Building the Strongest Undead Empire from Scratch

Chapter 262: Elf King

In the depths of the vast, verdant forest lies the gathering place of the forest elves.

They cherish the forest and nature, maintaining their own order and civilization without cutting down trees to build grand cities.

Their homes are various treehouses. Deep within the forest stands a palace nestled among the trees, woven from wood and vines, exuding beauty and tranquility, signifying the extraordinary nature of its inhabitants.

Yes, this is where the king of the forest elves resides. Beside the palace stands a sturdy tree, its leaves emitting a gentle green energy, with several vines hanging down, bearing green fruits.

This tree is peculiar, entirely different from the surrounding trees, and is heavily guarded.

"This tree is called the Lumoria Tree, also known as the Tree of Life. It's the sacred tree of the elf race and crucial for their reproduction."

Seeing Alex's curiosity about the tree, Lilith patiently explained.

The two had already sneaked close to the palace, successfully infiltrating the depths of the forest elves' kingdom. The kingdom was poorly defended, and no one noticed the two intruders.

"Elves reproduce through a tree?"

Alex looked puzzled; it was the first time she had heard of such a thing.

"Yes, when I first learned about it, I had the same expression as you. See those fruits? Those are unborn forest elves."

Lilith smiled, her gaze fixed on the palace. This wasn't her first time here.

"So, moving this tree would be like having an Auxiliary Barrack?"

Alex suddenly realized a loophole.

"It's a good idea, but the Tree of Life is said to be hard to maintain. Besides, uprooting it might drive all the elves insane."

Lilith didn't mention that the real Tree of Life wasn't the one before them.

Alex was merely curious. She wasn't particularly interested in this tree; she had her sights set on the entire elf kingdom.

The forest elves weren't an independent race. Even if Lilith ruled them, it wouldn't count as a conquest.

Alex's goal was the entire elf race.

"The forest elves' king is inside?"

Alex turned to Lilith, who nodded.

"Alright, I'll go in and kill him!"

Alex, accompanied by two liches, stopped hiding and flew towards the palace. Along the way, many forest elf guards finally noticed them.

Lilith hadn't expected Alex to be so reckless. With no other choice, she followed with her fallen angels. The royal puppet had already returned to the kingdom.

Seeing the beautiful palace, Alex felt a bit reluctant to destroy it.

Then, a massive fireball struck the ground, igniting a fierce blaze.

The two liches immediately attacked the surrounding elves, unstoppable. No elf could withstand their assault.

The remaining Monarch level elves spread their wings and controlled natural elements to attack the liches.

In just one encounter, a lich used Bone Magic to kill a Monarch level elf guard.

Lilith was stunned. Were these undead so powerful?

To kill an equal-rank opponent instantly, the liches had to be at least five levels higher, meaning they were at least lv6 Monarch.

The forest elves' king was only lv7!

When Lilith looked back at Alex, she found that Alex had already disappeared.

While the liches caused chaos outside, Alex had already entered the palace.

Alex had instructed the liches not to kill too many elves or summon them as undead. She didn't want to feel like she was taking advantage.

She was here to help, and a few bodies would suffice.

Alex kicked open the palace door and walked in openly. A group of forest elf guards surrounded her with weapons.

"The style here is nice. I like it."

The interior was indeed ornate, with various decorations dazzling Alex. Many pieces of furniture and structures were made of wood, with vines everywhere, creating a green ambiance. The entire place had a natural feel.

What was this style called again?

Never mind.

Alex's figure suddenly vanished, leaving the elf guards bewildered.

Since she was here to help, Alex thought it best to kill as few elves as possible.

Invisible, Alex strolled through the palace, reaching a garden where she saw an elf man.

He wore a green crown adorned with gems, a luxurious light green robe, and had long, pale golden hair draped over his shoulders. He held a scepter symbolizing his throne.

No doubt, this was the king of the forest elves.

Alex's figure appeared at the garden entrance, her footsteps catching the elf king's attention.

"Do you know we have submitted to the Holy Court? You are opposing them."

The elf king spoke calmly, his voice melodious and gentle, stating a fact rather than a threat.

"Of course, that's why we're acting now."

Alex looked at the elf king, puzzled. It seemed he already knew about Lilith's puppet infiltration.

"Nothing surprising. I've lived for 539 years, ruling for 361. I saw the lack of loyalty in the eyes of those manipulated elves."

He sighed.

"Unfortunately, I realized it too late. I am willing to lead the forest elves to submit to you. We are but lost insects in the vast forest, too weak to control our fate."

Alex was taken aback. This wasn't how she expected things to go.

The elf king was clearly wise, with a long-term vision, understanding the situation.

He knew that resistance was a dead end. Now, under the eaves, he had to bow. Whoever held the knife to their throats, they would submit to.

Clearly, Alex's scythe was closer to his throat than the Holy Court's blade.

But Alex disagreed. If he submitted, her trip would be in vain.

Not getting a single body was hard to accept.

"You better give me enough compensation."

Alex's cold voice broke the silence after a moment of thought. The elf king observed her expressions closely.

"So, you're just an outsider's hired help. You're in a mercenary relationship."

The elf king saw through it. His voluntary submission disrupted her original plan.

He also understood that if he didn't offer enough compensation, the girl would still kill him.

After all, that was their original plan.