Chapter 384 - 384: Strike first

With the defeat of the orcs, the central region has been left unoccupied and many other races have been scrambling for this location as well. Everyone race present are trying to secure more land for themselves and thanks to Derik and Cyrus' presence, the other invaders have been less violent lately.

In what was expected to be a heated battle for more land, these invaders simply chose to share that region amongst themselves. Apparently, no one was willing to reduce their military strength in a useless conflict when the real threats are still in the empire.

In no time, new small settlements began springing up. These settlements were small and considerable forces were moved to each of these settlements, weakening the main base where these races once formed.

Derik and Cyrus didn't bother themselves with these new settlements appearing in the central region of the continent. By the way, the other races are already moving towards the continent, once they arrive everything will be reshuffled. Some races will fall, and some races will stand tall. Only after that battle will the true overlords of this planet be known. 

Their current interest is in the other races that may pose a threat to the empire. Before they leave, they had decided to launch an attack against the most powerful races, especially since they are not expecting Derik and Cyrus to act during the period of their breakthrough. Of course, these two couldn't act while they are still in the middle of their breakthrough but they both have successors ready to make a name for themselves.

In Derik's opinion, this is the best time to showcase the strength of their successors before they leave. At least if things should get too dangerous, they can always step in and save them.

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"And that's the settlement we are bringing down today" a golden-haired youth not more than seventeen years said.

He was dressed in a white tight-fitting mage robe with a white scarf wrapped across his neck. Behind him were Agus, Fernandos, and about ten thousand mages and paladins all from the palace of life. Amongst these warriors, the weakest amongst them was at the mid-grade of the silver realm, yet they were all kneeling before this youth whose cultivation base was only at the mid-grade of the bronze realm.

"The beast men? This is will be a difficult task… Interesting" A youth in a black and red mage sleeveless attire spoke up.

His face was hidden by the hood, but his silver hair and glowing silver eyes revealed his identity pretty easily. All over Blink's body were countless black tattoos and his palm was covered with a black glove. Behind him are the five new demon commanders, Blake, Andrew, Philip, Jean, and Dimitris, alongside the former three demon generals and finally an army of over ten thousand dark mages, dark knights, and supernatural beings.

"If we can weaken this race before the new races arrive, their chances of getting swept away in the chaos will rise, reducing the foes the empire will have to deal with when our palace masters are gone" Clovis said while looking at the beast men settlement from the mountain their forces stood.

Blink gave Clovis a meaningful look, unable to respond properly. He could definitely feel Cyrus's presence in that body but the way he spoke and the words he used is not something Cyrus would use, so Blink didn't know how to address this person properly.

"Don't worry, I'm Clovis and I am also Cyrus… we are one, speak to me as if you are speaking to a fellow successor, there is no need for formalities" Clovis could easily tell Blink was feeling uneasy about his identity and he couldn't blame the poor lad.

In fact, Blink's reaction was even a thousand times better than that of his sect members who were left bewildered by the news when Clovis suddenly arrived at the sect claiming he is Cyrus' successor. His cultivation base after Cyrus had possessed him was merely at the low grade of the bronze realm and when compared to people like Agus and Fernandos, he was a joke.

This sudden appearance caused some conflict which resulted in a short battle between Clovis and some normal sect members at the low grade of the silver realm. With Cyrus taking control of the body and utilizing his life magic, these people were subdued leaving Agus and Fernandos stunned.

By the way, Clovis was actually able to utilize the life magic just like Cyrus, backing up his claim to the throne and in just a week, he moved up from the low grade of the bronze realm to the mid-grade of the bronze realm, leaving people shocked by his incredible cultivation speed. What these people did not know was that Clovis' body was still slowly adapting to Cyrus' soul fragment and power and with each successful adjustment's made, Cyrus' power in Clovis strengthens, increasing his realm even further.

"The beast men are rather easier to deal with since they don't possess a strong variety of spells and techniques like we do… Their power simply revolves around their spirit beasts… once you understand the nature of their beasts and their capabilities… dealing with them shouldn't be a problem" Clovis said calmly.

"hehehehe! As expected of you… Trying to make it sound easy to calm our nerves…. Your words may be true but do you really think it will be that easy?" Blink chuckled in response.

"Well, if they could rival the orcs in strength then it definitely won't be as easy as I'm trying to make it look… but it doesn't matter, does it? We can all have fun here and save the world at the same time… I'm sure the successor of the death mage is not afraid of some little danger, right?" Clovis shot Blink a sly smile making Blink chuckle lightly in response.

Suddenly, Blink fell on one knee with his head bowed respectfully.

"Palace Master, your orders?" He whispered softly.