After discussing some matters with Lucy, I came back to the orcs' site. I just left Lucy with assurance and took a rest or spent time with Ru. I can't let her role affect her relationship with her son.
I came back to the site and was surprised by what I saw. They work fast. Every task was distributed and now they are half way through finishing their houses. Even the kids were helping and it seemed that it was just a piece of cake for them. However, I can't help but to worry.
I approached Moccus, who had already finished his house. The logs were cut into four then used as a wall for a 5 by 6 house. I couldn't help but to be mesmerized as he did exactly what I said.
The plan or blue print Tema gave was to use 4 huge logs as foundations. And after that, a shape will be carved to fit the one-forth length size log for a wall. When it came to the floor, it simply made a flattened ground.
Still, I thought that they were stupid. It was real that they could build amazingly if only given by knowledge.
"/Amazing, Moccus! You really live up to your position as the leader of the orcs!/" I pirased him a little while supporting myself inside his house. The roof was also made from wood. However, they were smoothened./"
"/It was because of your blessing us with knowledge, My Lord!/"
"/Was it like that? Then good job. After your fellow orcs finished their houses, order them to eat the food. The chef is already done with the food./"
"/Is it true?! I thought that you were joking! I just decided to follow you because you are strong. Who would've thought you were a benevolent master!/"
It was full of cheerful words. I almost jolted at every intonation he makes.
I just left him while bathing in his own words of gratefulness. I can't help but to cringe at every word he says. It's repetitive.
Calling all the present monsters, from goblins to hobgoblins, I announce their involvement in our nation. They were announced as certified citizens.
After that, they promised me their loyalty by declaring their loyalty oath. It was nice to see another race being part of my family. Even if I can't accomodate them completely, I will use their leader as my bridge to them.
They ate the foods prepared by thechef then took a rest for the day. It was a fulfilling and successful day. I will see my other task to do tomorrow. I will slowly build my nation.
***
After the day, greeted me. I walked out of my room then proceeded to the orcs' settlement. There, I greet Moccus before giving him the task for the day.
"/Moccus, I want you to take on a journey. Find more tribes of orcs then invite them here. I want to have more help because I have a grand plan to do./" I announced as he bowed down, greeting me.
"/What is it, My Lord?/"
"/I will build my house, to extend the walls up to the borders of the forest and help me with the colony./"
At what I said, Moccus eyes widened more. He can't believe what I just said, huh. I guess, in his eyes, I am a definition of his lord.
Let's assume.
"/You have a colony, My Lord?/"
Oh, I see... He was surprised that I had a colony. Although I didn't invade it myself but only abosrb it from Rena, it's still commendable since I have a different land.
"/Indeed. I have a colony. Now, take your time, then find more orcs. We will greatly compensate them with more foods!/"
No talking about food. It was fortunate for me that my Daily Quest was the result of my needs. I finally understood that the Daily Quest was still the same because I needed a work force for my construction. Although I don't know what the use of that Heavy Titanium is, I won't use it and keep it inside the inventory.
Perhaps that item has a different type of use other than armor. I don't know, I haven't checked it anyways. Now going forward, I have to do the Daily Quest.
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[Daily Quest]
Recruit an Oxumagicus tribe
Completed: None
Reward(s): Platinum Ore
Failure Penalty: Unknown
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This is a peculiar monster. Oxumagicus? Sounds like a magical ox. Does a magical ox exist as a monster? I don't know, it's a known word for me.
I asked Tema what were oxumagicus. It seems like they are hard to comprehend since I didn't know what they were. If at least I could know how to communicate with them, it would be best.
[Oxumagicus are like oxen but live in a deep part of the forest. They are extremely rare monsters that seclude themselves from other monsters since they focus on taking care of their farms.]
Hm? Those kinds of monsters exist? I guess, I should not be surprised. Even though it is new information for me, it's not bad.
They seem to be monsters that are best for farming. They would be a great help if I could have them help me.
I called an orc that was just next in line of position to Moccus. I left him a plan to build a new space and houses for the next race I will take in. He cheerfully accepted it.
But I should give humans a farming job too. I will have them build a farm too.
I added to build a wide fence for a farm. I also approached Lucy about my plan.
"Do you think we can easily build that?"
"I don't think so, Lucifarge-sama. I think it would be best to have help from experts."
Right. But we can't easily find oxumagicus. Since I don't know their location and appearance, it is not sure that they would have me as their master.
"Experts? Who?"
"Not who, where."
I just made a perplexed expression. Where... does she mean she knows some places who have experts.
"Where is it?"
"A kingdom from our south, the Salfarmia Kingdom. They are known for their best cultivation. If we could have them support us... But I think it is impossible."
"Why is it?"
"Because they are a small nation, they won't share the knowledge that keeps them survive."
I see... So Lucy just suggested a challenging mission. I guess. It would be hard to have them.
If at least I have more information.
"What do you think they lack? And why are they still not invaded?"
I think Lucy is really smart. It feels like she knows everything about geography and the surroundings. I think it is the result of them moving from one place to another.
If Lucy had some information to help me have their hearts, it would be best since we could have a nice relationship.
We don't have a bad relationship, I haven't attacked any citizen of them, but it was their trump card. If I can show them what they need, I can have their technique.
"They only lack magic. They can't survive from monster raids. That is why they have assistance from other nations in producing some high quality vegetables and fruits."
So it was like that... It is tricky information. I think it won't suffice.
"I will visit that country. I'll visit Rayas, continue with your job." I said before leaving the room.
I quickly headed to the training and barracks. There, I noticed Rayas who was leading the training.
When Rayas saw me, he halted the training to greet me.
"We Greet the Great King, His Majesty, Demon Lord Lucifarge."
Sighs... It's still feels unreal to me. I am really a king of these men. It feels like my announcement was just a facade and now I suddenly have a nation. I don't know about celebrations or anything after all. I considered that welcome party as my coronation too.
Rayas approached me when he let the men continue their training.
"Your Majesty."
"Please, Rayas, call me as usual."
"No, Your Majesty. It would be disrespectful if I continued to call you my previous address."
"Haha. I see... Then should I make you my Heavenly Demon General too? So that you can have a higher position, enough to greet me like the past?" I teasingly asked, but I didn't expect that he would take it.
"Your Majesty-! My Lord! Thank you for your benevolence. I will surely do my best to be in the service of you." He said.
"Ah, haha. Okay. But I'm here for a different matter." I initiated the topic.
"What is it, My Lord?" He perplexedly asks.
"Do you have a good scout? If you have, I want you to find oxumagicus' location. That's all I need, don't interact with them, so we won't lose them."
"I will personally do it!"
I halted his cheering. He can't do it. If he also leaves the nation, who would command the force if there's a sudden attack.
It was assurance that they finished making Hinayowai as a fortress and had the Olteria's promise not to attack us, but there are other nations who would feel threat towards us.
"I have a job for you. Continue training them and have the command over them for the past few weeks." At those words, Rayas made another confused expression. He really likes it, huh.
"Where are you going, My Lord?"
"I will be visiting Salfarmia. We need their cultivation technique so that we can cultivate our land. We are near scarce on food."
"So it was like that? Rest assured, My Lord! I will surely protect the land while you are away."
I sighed in relief. "That's reassuring. I know I can depend on you."
***
Now I've been thinking, should I get ready for evolution? I think it is the right time, but I am still having second thoughts.
'Tema, what do you think? Should I level up before going to Salfarmia?'
[You can. At least, don't spoil the thrill of your new evolution. You are just 1 level away.]
'Haha. I guess you are right. Salfarmia is also near the monsterzone. I guess, I can arrive at Salfarmia at night after grinding some exp.'
I am currently wearing the same cape and mask. I like this cover. It gives me a different aura and mood.
I didn't waste more time then flew to the south west where the mountain range is. I noticed that it was still noon, it is good. I just finished my lunch and I can grind more.
After reaching the mountain range, I finally dived into the monster zone. There, just near the outer border, a Killer Bee attacked me which was nesting in a huge tree.
Their bee hive is behind a huge tree. Also, there are at least 50 Killer Bees.
I can just release a smirk before rushing towards them.
I shot some icicles coming from my
In just a blink, there were already 20 Killer Bees down as I shot endlessly.
More smoke-like appeared from the vaporizing ice. It covered the area as I quickly released more icicles to hit the Killer Bees.
Finally, there are no Killer Bees left but only the Queen Bee. She seems to be protecting her hive. But I really don't care about that. It can be considered as my prize, but exp is more important.
I took out my sword from the inventory. As usual, rainbow colors glowed around the area.
"I can't waste another minute. I am excited about my evolution!"
I swung my sword fiercely as my excitement fueled my adrenaline. The effect of my swing scarred the mountain and a mark emerged. And just at the same time, the Queen Bee fell down, giving me the enough exp for my level up.
*Ding*
[You level up! Evolution will commence. Do you wish to continue?]
This is it!
I landed on the ground to see the notification properly.
I hope I get a more human-like appearance to help me, but it's not also bad to have more monsters since I can just find another body, but still! It would be nice if both! I can be a monster-looking and at the same time human!
I'm really getting excited. I cheerfully exclaimed, "YES!"
[Evolution will now commence...]
Nice! My body came to evolution as my body started to reform into more like an adult form of human! It is nice! I can still have a human appearance.
My body glowed more and just a few minutes, I could feel that my face also changed. I can't wait to see the result!
More time was used and I could feel some sluggish inside my stomach as if I am really tired and want to eat. I feel like I want to devour something!
I patiently endured the pain that was injecting me. I know that all of this will be worth it.
I closed my eyes, then more changes appeared and as I patiently waited. The transformation came to a halt.
Was it done?
[You successfully evolve, dear reincarnator, Hanzel. You evolved into a Lesser Parasitic Vampire. Congratulations.]
What?!