Volume 4 Chapter 121

Volume 4 + Chapter 121: Not In Vain

In the inland regions of this vast continent, there existed an immensely enormous lake, its waters linking several different nations together.

This expanse of water was regarded as a neutral zone.

Within this lake, the most renowned area was the Pear Islands archipelago.

This time, at the very center of the Pear Islands, countless powerful figures from many different races had gathered.

Everyone present had come for only one purpose—

To establish an Anti–Vampire Clan Alliance.

After witnessing the might of the Vampire Clan’s Vampire Ancestor, the various nations and races had all come to understand one thing: the Vampire Clan dared to declare war on all nations not out of reckless showmanship, but because they truly possessed the confidence to do so.

For any single nation to oppose the Crimson Empire alone was already nearly impossible. Only by uniting could there be any hope of victory.

This time, the race that first proposed the formation of the Anti–Vampire Clan Alliance was none other than the Fox Clan.

In recent years, the Fox Clan had actively cultivated friendly diplomatic and alliance relations with many countries. It could be said that no other race was more suitable than the Fox Clan to serve as an intermediary.

Through the Fox Clan’s extensive networking, combined with the shared fear of the Vampire Clan’s Vampire Ancestor, the various nations temporarily set aside their grudges and decided to seriously plan the formation of an alliance, gathering here as a result.

“Ku ku ku!”

The little fox hugged her stuffed teddy bear and laughed.

This time, she was the one presiding over the grand scheme of forming the alliance. Yes—that’s right! Exactly so!

The Nine-Tailed Fox Emperor did not choose to attend personally, instead entrusting this heavy responsibility to his daughter, hoping she would perform well at this grand gathering.

This decision also carried the meaning of training and testing her.

The future of the world would belong to the new generation.

The Nine-Tailed Fox Emperor had always believed this.

“Father Emperor, I will not disappoint you. I shall engrave my figure—like a blazing sun that scorches the eyes—deep into every soul present. Until the very end of the world, this mark upon their spirits shall never fade!”

Before the representatives of many races, Yue Liu proudly declared her resolve to everyone.

Though her words were clearly quite strange, there was not the slightest trace of embarrassment on her face. On the contrary, she felt incomparably proud of her declaration.

“What is the Nine-Tailed Fox Clan’s princess talking about? Is that really the continental common language?”

“It should be, right? I can understand every single word, but once they’re put together, I don’t understand anything at all??”

“Is she chanting a spell?”

“Doesn’t seem like it. I don’t sense any magical fluctuations…”

“…I think she’d better be chanting a spell.”

Although the little fox herself felt nothing was amiss, the Fox Clan members listening nearby were almost unable to keep their expressions under control.

After all, their princess’s chūnibyō tendencies were quite famous within the clan.

Especially Bai Yang, the Fox Clan great swordsman who had always accompanied Yue Liu as her guard. Unable to hold back, he called out in a low voice, “Yue Liu!!”

“Master?”

The little fox turned around and glanced at her teacher.

Bai Yang kept winking and gesturing at her, reminding her to rein herself in.

“Uh…”

The little fox showed a rather pained expression, forcibly suppressing the urge to speak cool-sounding lines and strike cool poses.

She observed her surroundings. Many delegations sent by other races had already arrived.

Some nations’ rulers even attached great importance to this matter and had come in person to attend the assembly for forming the Anti–Vampire Clan Alliance.

Of course, not every nation had responded to the invitation. Some had yet to reply, likely choosing to observe the situation further.

But Yue Liu felt that this was already enough. As long as the Anti–Vampire Clan Alliance was officially established, the remaining nations—unless they wished to be harmed by the Vampire Clan—would surely choose to join one after another.

It was time to formally begin.

She removed the eyepatch covering her eye.

“Ahem!”

Yue Liu coughed a few times, adjusting her emotions to appear dignified and composed, just as she had been taught during her daily education in the Fox Clan’s royal household.

The pink-haired little fox, dressed in pure white shrine maiden robes, naturally exuded a gentle and elegant nobility. As a princess, she was perfectly suited to this role.

Of course—on the condition that she did not say anything strange.

Damn it!

The little fox felt that her words weren’t strange at all. They were obviously so cool! Yet she had been repeatedly warned not to behave as she usually did.

“Everyone, I am the Fox Clan princess of Fox Hill, Yue Liu · Gitusezhuoya. On behalf of the Fox Clan, I am honored to come here today to discuss the establishment of the Anti–Vampire Clan Alliance.”

Yue Liu smiled as she addressed everyone present.

“Huh? Why can I understand the Fox Clan princess this time?”

“That’s really strange. What was going on just now?”

“Don’t worry about such trivial details. Focus on the important matter. Our goal this time is to oppose the Vampire Clan.”

Seeing this, the Fox Clan members finally felt at ease.

Bai Yang also let out a long sigh of relief.

“As for the Vampire Clan’s recent acts of madness, I believe there is no need to explain them in detail to everyone present. You should all be well aware. In the battle against the Storm King, the Vampire Clan’s Vampire Ancestor has already demonstrated how terrifying her power truly is. Without exaggeration, even defeating the Storm King may not have required her full strength. Her true power is likely far greater than what we have seen.” Yue Liu stated solemnly.

Almost all the delegations present fell silent.

Indeed, this point hardly required further explanation. Without a common enemy of such dreadful strength, how could nations that had long been locked in conflict gather here together?

“Today, I hope that all nations and races can temporarily set aside their conflicts with one another, unite as one, and form an alliance to oppose the Vampire Clan! If anyone has objections to the formation of the Anti–Vampire Clan Alliance, please speak up now, so that we may resolve them together!”

Yue Liu took a deep breath and said everything in one go.

She felt as though her heart had nearly burst from holding it in.

But it was all worth it.

She had completed the task entrusted to her by her father emperor and left everyone with an outstanding impression!

The delegations that were able to attend were, for the most part, already supportive of forming the Anti–Vampire Clan Alliance.

This matter was essentially on the verge of being finalized.

“That’s wonderful, Yue Liu…!”

Bai Yang felt deeply gratified.

The other Fox Clan members were also overjoyed. Indeed, all the efforts the Nine-Tailed Fox Emperor had made over the years had not been in vain—Yue Liu had successfully stepped onto the stage.

“Then, I hereby announce to everyone—”

Yue Liu was just about to declare the official establishment of the Anti–Vampire Clan Alliance when, before she could finish speaking, a violent explosion suddenly rang out from beyond the Pear Islands, sending towering waves across the lake’s surface.

Boom!!

The islands shook violently, and everyone immediately realized that the protective barrier set up around the Pear Islands had been shattered.

Everyone present felt that this intruder was utterly insane.

After all, this place was filled with powerful figures from numerous nations and races. To invade here was nothing short of courting death!

They could all imagine the miserable fate awaiting the invader and silently felt pity for them.

Suddenly, someone screamed in panic.

“Why is it those guys—ahhh!!”

Everyone raised their heads and looked over.

They saw the silhouettes of many gigantic dragons, soaring through the sky and heading straight for this place.

“Ah?”

Yue Liu froze in place.

Sitting atop a dragon’s back, Xia Yi spotted the little fox below as she drew closer to the island. She happily waved and shouted loudly,

“Fox Radish, it’s been a long time since we last met!!”