Building the Strongest Undead Empire from Scratch

Chapter 192: Alex's plan

Xiao Mu and Xiao Hui led the undead into the hobgoblin royal city (old), finding that there weren't many hobgoblin guards inside—only a few hundred, specifically tasked with managing the city's defenses. Most of these hobgoblins were Standard level, likely because all the Commanding level ones were piloting the iron beasts.

With just these hobgoblins, they couldn't gain much experience, and the rest were just civilians. These hobgoblin civilians were dressed in rags and looked emaciated, clearly having a hard life. They were probably abandoned when the hobgoblin kingdom relocated.

Seeing Xiao Mu and the others, the civilian hobgoblins knelt and begged for mercy, not daring to resist. Although they desperately needed experience points, Xiao Mu and the others didn't slaughter these civilians.

They made their way to the hobgoblin kingdom's palace, which was less luxurious than the stables of Undead City. It was likely a difference in aesthetic taste due to their different races.

Inside the palace, they found a hidden puppet king, thanks to Snazzle's tip. As for whether there were any useful supplies in the city, there were none—not even a single hair.

Disappointed, Xiao Mu and the others returned with Snazzle. Although they gained fewer experience points than expected, they did acquire two Monarch level combatants, which was a decent haul.

When the siblings and the undead returned, the task of reporting naturally fell to Xiao Mu and Xiao Hui. Arthur was too large to enter the palace.

Xiao Mu initially thought of contacting Alex directly, but then realized it didn't matter whether Snazzle lived or died; they would bring the body back anyway.

Upon arriving in Undead City, Snazzle was utterly despairing. This city was undoubtedly more grand and powerful than their hobgoblin royal city. Even with Arthur and Riven gone, leaving only Xiao Mu and Xiao Hui, Snazzle didn't dare resist. Of course, his staff had been confiscated, rendering him unable to use any magic.

The siblings escorted him to the deepest part of the palace.

Inside, Azure was reporting on the situation in Emerald Hills to Alex. Alex was delighted to learn that Azure had advanced to Monarch level.

Unexpectedly, the first Race King to reach Monarch level wasn't Arthur but Azure. John was also close to advancing, and after him, it would be Arthas and Crane.

Alex examined Azure's new Monarch level abilities, noting enhancements to his soul attacks and curses, with his domain power following the same theme. Notably, as the specter king, Azure could now summon his subjects after advancing to Monarch level.

Alex was already looking forward to the other Race Kings' performances after their advancements.

At this moment, Alex saw Xiao Mu and Xiao Hui entering the hall, dragging one dead and one alive hobgoblin. Snazzle froze upon seeing Alex.

"It's you!"

Snazzle recalled the painful experience of being beaten on the snowy mountain. If this girl hadn't taken the Godhead, he might have died.

Alex was puzzled: "Do I know you? You've seen me before?"

Alex couldn't remember the faces of hobgoblins—they all looked equally ugly to her.

"Snowy mountain."

"Oh, it's you!" Alex suddenly realized. It was the hobgoblin Shaman who had escaped from the snowy mountain.

"Did you kill the Monarch levels of the human race, werewolves, and blood clan?"

"They're dead, and I'm alive. What do you think?" Alex replied dismissively, then turned to Xiao Mu, who quickly recounted their journey.

After Azure finished his report, he returned to Emerald Hills through the portal.

"No worries. Two Monarch level corpses are still a gain, and Sophie will be taking action tonight. If we capture Rockhammer City, we'll have plenty of resources," Alex said nonchalantly. Since the hobgoblin kingdom had relocated, the old city was bound to be devoid of resources. The unexpected gain of two Monarch levels was a pleasant surprise.

Snazzle was shocked by Alex's words and became agitated.

"What do you mean, two corpses? I've been so cooperative, and you still want to kill me? I can help you take down the hobgoblin kingdom. Please, spare me..."

Before Snazzle could finish, he was completely frozen, and Xiao Mu quickly let go.

"Who needs your help?" Alex remarked, deeming Snazzle less useful than summoning an undead.

"Kill him," Alex instructed the siblings. Xiao Mu and Xiao Hui exchanged a glance, and Xiao Mu spoke first.

"You do it. You should be the one to advance to Monarch level first."

Xiao Hui understood her brother's intentions and didn't waste time with thanks. She formed a spear from dark energy and pierced Snazzle.

Xiao Mu watched expectantly, but Xiao Hui didn't level up. Xiao Hui's experience points were shared with Alex. Subjects killing enemies still granted Alex experience points, but not when subjects' troops did the killing.

Soon, the two Monarch level corpses were summoned: one reaper guard and one necromancer. Alex had a slight obsession with symmetry, and having just one reaper guard felt off. Now, with two, it felt much better.

"So, what's next?" Xiao Mu asked Alex, disappointed that neither of them had leveled up. Both were at level 9 Commanding level and had hoped at least one of them would advance.

"Rest for today. Tomorrow, when the dwarves capture Rockhammer City and we have resources to build an undead fortress, we can launch an attack on the hobgoblin kingdom," Alex replied.

She planned to establish undead fortresses not only in the southern hobgoblin kingdom but also in Emerald Hills, Barren Plains, and Rockhammer City.

The nearby fortresses would serve to protect Undead City. After all, the number of undead was constantly increasing, and they couldn't have millions of undead crowding around the city, blocking the roads, and leaving no room to move.

"Alright, we'll wait then," Xiao Mu agreed. There was no rush. The hobgoblin kingdom didn't know who their enemy was and still believed their kingdom was well-hidden, though it had already been discovered.

"Let's go eat. Are you joining us?" Xiao Hui asked.

"Go ahead, I'm not hungry," Alex shook her head.

Xiao Hui dragged Xiao Mu towards the dining hall, where the dark elves began preparing lunch for them.

As Xiao Hui pulled him away, Xiao Mu complained, "Seriously, can't you have some ambition? All you think about is eating!"