Building the Strongest Undead Empire from Scratch

Chapter 229: I want to join you

If what Drake said was true, Raphaela would undoubtedly become a significant threat to Alex in the future. She couldn't tolerate the rise of other powerful races.

But why were angels like this? It contradicted her previous understanding of just and benevolent angels.

Alex pondered but couldn't come to a clear conclusion. The best course of action seemed to be directly attacking [Holy Wing] and killing Raphaela.

However, with only Drake's information, finding [Holy Wing] would be challenging.

Indeed, a continent was vast, and teleporting to another place without knowing the original location was understandable.

Drake only knew it was a place called Stone Pillar Mountain, with a towering stone pillar reaching the clouds, where Raphaela's castle was situated among the clouds.

It seemed they would have to wait for an opportunity to find that place, hoping it wouldn't be too late.

As for why the [Justice Alliance] had so many points, Alex guessed it was because they had gathered many Lords, attracting nearby Soul Hunters.

"If we can't find her, can we inform the angel race and have them eliminate Raphaela?" Xiao Mu suggested.

"Once Raphaela fully transforms into an angel, she might no longer be seen as an extraterrestrial visitor by the angels. We can't be sure if the angels will help her or kill her. Besides, how would we contact the angels?" Alex raised several critical questions. For now, they could only hope she and Lilith would be lucky enough to find Raphaela quickly.

No one had an answer. Drake looked at Alex.

"Your information is valuable," Alex acknowledged. "But it's not enough. At most, it means I won't kill you."

Drake frowned. If he left the Justice Alliance, Raphaela would surely retaliate.

Drake had used Raphaela's subject to teleport to the Desolate Mountains. She had left some Lords who hadn't submitted but had signed contracts outside for convenient teleportation.

So Drake didn't know the location of Stone Pillar Mountain, but the Justice Alliance knew his castle's location.

"Why? Isn't my sincerity enough?"

Drake was frustrated. Not killing him but not accepting him—what did she want?

"Miss Alex, we can use him to lure Raphaela out, then surround and...," Xiao Hui suggested, making a throat-slitting gesture and rolling her eyes, tongue out.

"Hmm, that's a good idea, but I doubt Raphaela will fall for it," Alex smiled and nodded.

"I think we must actively attack the Justice Alliance to have a chance to kill her. She won't agree to let Drake return," Xiao Mu reminded Alex.

"Maybe I'll be controlled if I go back," Drake said, spreading his hands helplessly.

"In that case, we won't attack her castle for now. We'll find a way to lure her out and kill her once, resetting her experience points!" Alex said confidently, puffing out her chest.

Xiao Mu/Xiao Hui/Sophie: ???

Drake was stunned. Was this undead Lord planning to torment Raphaela?

Indeed, Alex's plan was to avoid the risky task of killing Raphaela outright. Home-field advantage was significant, and the Justice Alliance might have unknown trump cards.

Alex didn't want to take such uncertain risks.

"Hey, earth dragon, what do you think?" Alex turned to Drake.

"If you can lure her out for me to kill, I'll let you go."

Drake internally ranted: Why not just kill Raphaela outright? If she revived, she'd surely seek revenge on me.

"I want to join you."

Drake said solemnly. "The Justice Alliance has no place for me anymore. I don't want to become a puppet like them."

"That's easy. Of course, you can join. You mentioned the Desolate Mountains have two races, Medusa and Giant Eagle. They sound like small races. I won't ask too much. Just conquer one of them and bring me the Race's Tear, and I'll let you join us."

Alex quickly thought of using Drake as a free enforcer. To her, Drake had no choice but to grow stronger. He could either become a lone wolf hunted by Raphaela or rely on Alex and her allies for protection and development.

In this world, where not growing stronger meant elimination, Drake understood his current predicament.

Drake pondered, his mind racing. Though he didn't know what the Race's Tear was, it was undoubtedly related to ruling a race.

These two races weren't strong. He could handle them alone, and he needed to develop anyway.

"Alright."

Drake agreed, seeing more benefits than drawbacks.

"But I can't guarantee she'll come."

"That's your problem."

Alex and Drake then signed a contract, not a system submission contract but one that restricted some of Drake's abilities to prevent betrayal and escape.

Luring Raphaela out might take time. Alex couldn't wait indefinitely, but she wouldn't release him without assurance.

"Just in case, I'll give you something useful. Don't use it unless absolutely necessary."

Alex handed Drake a fortress Essence Shard, worried she might not reach him in time if he was attacked. The shard was a precaution.

Drake examined it briefly, understanding its use. No wonder she told him not to use it lightly; the resource consumption was immense.

"I understand."

In their recent conversations, Drake discovered that Alex's presence exerted more pressure than Raphaela's. However, unlike Raphaela, Alex didn't give off a cold, inhuman vibe. She seemed more like a normal human girl.

But Drake knew that didn't mean Alex wouldn't kill him. Survival depended on his efforts.

Alex checked the system, then looked at Drake.

"Seven days. Before the leaderboard event ends, get the Race's Tear and lure out Raphaela."

Seven days was neither long nor short. Drake nodded.

Drake left Grimstone under everyone's watchful eyes. Alex gave a few instructions and returned to Undead City.

The angel lord's talents and abilities were terrifying. She needed to be dealt with.

Alex shared the information with Satan and Lilith, who also felt the pressure.

Their usual lighthearted tone was gone, replaced by serious responses. They, too, felt the threat from Raphaela.

Alex had thought only fallen angels had the ability to manipulate other beings. She hadn't expected angels to have it too.

It made sense. Both originated from the same source. If fallen angels had certain abilities, angels likely did too. What a troublesome opponent.

Meanwhile, on the cliff edge of the Endless Sea, Lilith pondered Alex's message.

"Stone Pillar Mountain?"

She summoned her forest elf subordinates, instructing them to return to their tribe and search for this place. The angel Lord was a significant threat and couldn't be allowed to grow unchecked.