"It's Hong Maru."
Bai Luo said: "Elder Feng's request is to form a marriage alliance with the Great Ogre Clan."
"And the parties to the alliance are the princess of the Tengu Clan and Hong Maru."
The status of the Great Ogre Clan in the Demon Country, it's not an exaggeration to say they are the strongest clan.
Four subordinates, plus their status as a subordinate clan.
Elder Feng was also a sensible person, knowing that only by binding the Tengu Clan to the Great Ogre Clan could they truly establish themselves under Bai Luo's command.
Bai Luo didn't dislike such a scheme.
As a mother and a clan leader, it was only natural for her to want her daughter and her clan members to live good lives.
"So it's Hong Maru..."
"In that case, wouldn't Hong Maru become Bai Luo's son-in-law?"
Zhu Cai suddenly understood, and her attitude also represented the Great Ogre Clan's stance.
They had no problem with it at all and were willing to accept this condition.
"Congratulations, Red King."
Star Fang nudged the Red King next to him with his shoulder.
The leader of the Wolf Clan and the leader of the Great Ogre Clan.
Their appearances and temperaments were quite similar, both appearing to be middle-aged men.
This also gave them a lot of common ground.
"Bai Luo, that's certainly not bad."
Red King: "I just don't know if Hong Maru is willing?"
Hmm, this sentence was a bit disingenuous.
What's willing or unwilling?
For such a big matter as a marriage alliance, how could you be given the right to choose?
This is a good thing that benefits the Demon Country, how can you mess it up?
Red King (rubbing his hands): "Rebellious son! Will you agree? Or will your father force you to agree?!"
Zhu Cai: "Brother, just go along with your sister-in-law."
That's right, Hong Maru's sacrifice was nothing at all.
If Hong Maru were to say 'no' even once, Bai Luo would immediately draw his sword and cut off his kidney.
'You dare to dislike my daughter? I'll break your legs!'
Bai Luo had a daughter late in life and betrothed her to Hong Maru.
If you dare to disagree?
Do you really not know what 'my sword is not without its sharpness' means?!
"I've decided to personally lead a group there."
Bai Luo stood up, his gaze sweeping over his subordinates one by one: "No soldiers, only subordinates."
When his subordinates get married, Bai Luo, as their lord, certainly cannot be absent.
This was a good opportunity to let the Tengu Clan feel the power of the Demon Country.
"Then, I shall accompany you as your bodyguard."
Artoria had not expressed an opinion, as she was new and only had a partial understanding of many things.
However, if Bai Luo was going out, she would definitely have to go with him.
"Hmm, Liya, you come with me."
"And me, and me!"
Egui Peng raised her small hand: "Peng Peng wants to go play too."
"You can, yes."
Bai Luo lovingly stroked Egui Peng's head.
He had always been unable to resist cute little girls.
"As for me, I'll stay in town."
Yustizafull: "The Einzbern children have just been revived, and I'm worried they won't adapt to life here."
Although this trip was only to display power, if things went smoothly, they would definitely have to stay there for a period of time.
She couldn't abandon the children and run off at such a critical moment.
"Cang Ying, you stay too."
"Yes, Master."
Cang Ying didn't ask why; he only needed to execute the order.
"Then that's settled."
"This time, I will bring Zhu Cai, Zhu Cai, and also Snow Empress, Snow Empress, Peng Peng, and Liya, six of us in total."
Zhu Cai and Zhu Cai were Hong Maru's and Bai Luo's immediate family, so they definitely had to come along.
Snow Empress, Snow Empress, Peng Peng, and Liya were Bai Luo's nuclear weapons to deter the Tengu Clan.
[Artoria]
magic essence: 300,000 EP (Demon Lord Seed)
[Snow Empress]
magic essence: 260,000 EP (Demon Lord Seed)
[Egui Peng]
magic essence: 200,000 EP (Demon Lord Seed)
[Snow Empress]
magic essence: 120,000 EP
The magic essence of the four varied.
The reason for this was that the current soul strength of the four girls could only accommodate that much magic essence.
As mentioned before, soul strength determines the upper limit of magic essence a monster can withstand.
As for how to increase soul strength...
For monsters with growth-type Unique Skills, increasing soul strength is as simple as eating and drinking.
[Zhu Cai]
magic essence: 100,000 EP
[Zhu Cai]
magic essence: 100,000 EP
For example, Zhu Cai and Zhu Cai, their magic essence was only 100,000.
Because 100,000 is a watershed for soul capacity.
They were originally B-rank Great Ogre Clan members.
The time they had possessed their Unique Skill was too short, and their foundation was insufficient.
And after reaching Special A-Rank, to improve further, they must first increase their soul strength.
This was also the problem faced by Frey and Clayman, two of the current Ten Great Demon Lord Seeds.
Bai Luo could forcibly raise a monster to 100,000.
However, this was pretty much the limit.
The path ahead could only be walked by the monsters themselves.
Of course, when Bai Luo possessed enough soul energy, he would be able to recharge the Unique Skills of the monsters, further increasing their upper limits.
"When do we depart?"
"Right now!"
Bai Luo disliked dragging things out.
Moreover, Bai Luo and Hong Maru, along with other Great Ogre Clan members, were at Mount Tengu.
This meant that Bai Luo could pinpoint their location and directly descend upon Mount Tengu through spatial magic.
At the same time, in the hidden village of the Tengu Clan, deep within Kusha Mountains, in the eastern part of the Jura Great Forest.
"Mother."
"Father."
A young girl, dressed in a white kimono with beast ears on her head, was looking intently at the white-haired woman recuperating on the bed.
Beside the woman, Bai Luo accompanied her.
Their relationship had not estranged due to 300 years of separation; instead, it had grown deeper.
"Oh, oh, Little Hongye, you're here."
Bai Luo stroked his long beard, a benevolent smile on his face: "That brat Hong Maru hasn't bullied you, has he?"
"No, Hong Maru's swordsmanship is excellent; I've learned a great deal."
"Mm-hmm, that's good, that's good."
Hearing that the two youngsters were getting along well, Bai Luo felt relieved.
Unlike in the original story, where Hong Maru and the others visited the mountain, this time they did not bring the Snake Woman with them.
This ensured that the initial favorability of the Tengu Clan, especially the Elder Feng faction, was at a friendly level.
The other party was not an enemy, and their own biological father led the team.
Hongye and Feng immediately extended the highest guest reception etiquette to entertain the dozen or so Ogres who came to visit.
However, the Tengu soon discovered that the power of the Ogre Clan was somewhat beyond their expectations.
All dozen or so Ogres were A-Rank or higher Demons.
This strength alone was enough to make the Tengu Clan take them seriously, not to mention the mysterious and powerful Demon they called their Lord.