parentshiftbook Chapter 160 - 160: Move into the snowy mountain
Chapter 160 - 160: Move into the snowy mountain
Alex needed to contact the Elemental Alliance next, wanting to meet them face-to-face to gauge their intentions.
If they knew Alex had Monarch level strength and were intimidated, they wouldn't dare come.
If they didn't know, why would five Commanding levels fear Alex alone?
If they remained neutral, Alex could tolerate them for now. But if they allied with those Lords, Alex would be the first to settle the accounts with them.
Alex only had Samson as a friend, added when he gave her supplies last time. She believed she had been friendly enough, and as neighbors, they had no reason to be enemies.
[Hamburger]: "Are you guys allying with those Lords to take me down?"
Alex was direct. There was no need to beat around the bush.
[Ice Queen]: "No way, we wouldn't dare!"
[Hamburger]: "Come to the snowy mountain. Let's talk alone. Don't tell anyone else."
[Ice Queen]: "The Barren Plains have Starfallen Empire troops. I can't go. They're still
"Oh, so we're going to see your friends!"
"No, enemies."
Alex explained the extraterrestrial visitors and their relationship with the native races.
"Even though they're the same race, they're enemies. It's like our Arctic Tigerfolk."
"Pretty much. Conflicts between races and within tribes never stop. It's frustrating."
Soon, Ice Cream flew to the edge of the snowy mountain, and Alex saw Samson on a peak.
On the other side was the vast Barren Plains, filled with human troops, led by Baldwin, whom Alex had repelled before.
Alex also spotted a mage among them, another Monarch level.
She wasn't surprised by the mage's presence. Baldwin wouldn't return without a Monarch level mage.
Samson had taken a great risk coming from the snowy mountain. His stealth ability was useful, but he wasn't fast. If discovered, he'd be doomed.
If Alex hadn't promised to come, Samson wouldn't have taken the risk.
"Wow, so many humans!"
Ruby had never seen so many humans before.
Alex decided to talk to Samson first. The Starfallen Empire had two Monarch levels, which would take some time to deal with.
Ice Cream descended on the snowy mountain's inner side to avoid being seen by the humans.
Alex and Ruby flew to the peak where Samson was.
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The Starfallen Empire troops were spread out searching for extraterrestrial visitor castles, reporting every three hours. The troops that found the Elemental Alliance were all killed, leaving Baldwin and Gareth waiting.
"Gareth, did you find anything on your return?" Baldwin asked curiously.
"I found some blood and hair. Preliminary tests show the blood is from hobgoblins, and the hair is from tigerfolk. The white hair suggests Arctic Tigerfolk."
Gareth spoke calmly, indicating the fourth Monarch level was a hobgoblin.
The hobgoblin kingdom wasn't strong, with few Monarch levels. The mage association had sent people to negotiate with them.
As for the Arctic Tigerfolk, Gareth knew they were likely seeking refuge in the snowy mountain, unrelated to the main event.
The mage association didn't contact the Arctic Tigerfolk in the far north, as they didn't know about the rebel group hiding here.
"Hobgoblins and Arctic Tigerfolk? One in the north, one in the south. What role do they play in this?"
Baldwin thought the Arctic Tigerfolk might have a motive to seize the Godhead, fitting their race's characteristics.
But the mage association handled such matters, and it wasn't the Starfallen Empire's concern.
"General Baldwin, are you sure one extraterrestrial visitor came from the snowy mountain?"
Gareth pondered, feeling the extraterrestrial visitor might be involved.
"Yes, the other five seemed allied, coming from the west. Only one came from the northern snowy mountain. Do you suspect her involvement? She's the strongest of the extraterrestrial visitors but far from Monarch level. She shouldn't be involved in Monarch level conflicts."
Baldwin didn't believe Alex could seize the Godhead and kill three Monarch levels alone.
"General Baldwin, after the troops report, let's consolidate our forces and move into the snowy mountain."
Gareth decided. Though they showed mutual respect, Gareth held more power. The Starfallen Empire relied on the mage association for protection, and no one dared disrespect a mage.