Alexander emerged.
Unsurprisingly, Cassana, Zephyrinus, Thadon, Elroyce, and Jorim all fixed their gazes on him.
"Elder, you seem different!" It was Elroyce who spoke. Despite a warning from Alexander, he seemed to have the closest relationship with Alexander among the four ogres.
"Oh... tell me, what has changed?"
After scrutinizing Alexander for a while, Elroyce slapped his head, having an epiphany. "Elder Alexander, you look stronger!"
Hearing this, Alexander himself was startled and glanced down at his body. Indeed, not only had his muscles become more developed, but even his cock were thicker than before, undoubtedly enhancing his dual cultivation abilities.
Although Alexander was wearing pants, Cassana could still discern his transformation through the evident bulges, feeling a sense of anticipation and longing to become a Medusa soon.
Unaware of Cassana's thoughts, Alexander took the jerky Elroyce offered him to satiate his hunger. He quickly finished the jerky, drinking water as he addressed everyone.
"Have some food as well, rest well here, and at night, we travel. We'll hunt some magical beasts along the way as gifts for the Succubus Tribe!"
Everyone nodded and continued their tasks.
As for Alexander, he took his spear and went to practice in the woods outside the cave.
Swoosh!
With a bit of effort, Alexander's spear flew from his hand.
Thud, thud, thud...
The spear pierced through several large trees before lodging deep into one.
"This weapon is too light!" he exclaimed. "Looks like I'll need to acquire some higher-grade weapons when I return."
Two hours later, everyone had finished eating and began to rest.
...
In the Black Forest, the territory of the Succubi.
Moo, moo, moo...
The frenzied bellowing of Minotaurs echoed through the forest. Arrows fell on the crazed Minotaurs, but they seemed unfazed.
The mad Minotaurs, oblivious to pain, continued their charge towards the Succubi's position.
The Succubus guards had no choice but to retreat while fighting, with nearly half of their hunting ground overtaken by the frenzy.
In the Succubus Palace, the atmosphere was oppressively tense.
"Damn these Minotaurs, why don't they invade the territory of the Diamond Gorillas or the Ogres?"
"Do they think we Succubi are easy targets?"
"Damn madmen, despicable Minotaur tribe..."
Morgana was furious but powerless against the Minotaurs.
Morgana tried to use charm spells to control the Minotaurs, but they were completely berserk, rendering seduction control ineffective.
As the cold winter was approaching, a crucial time for all races to stockpile resources, the Succubus Tribe's hunting grounds were invaded by Minotaurs.
"Your Majesty the Queen, what should we do now?"
"Yes, Your Majesty, are we just going to let them be?"
"This is our territory, Your Majesty the Queen!"
"Your Majesty, winter is coming, and we haven't gathered enough resources!"
The palace was filled with the noisy discussions of the Succubus elders, worsening Morgana's mood.
Just then, an elderly Succubus elder spoke up in a low voice. "Your Majesty, why don't we seek help from the Ogre Tribe? The Ogre with the Abyssal Tyrannosaurus wanted to form an alliance through marriage with us, right?"
"Can we take this opportunity to ask the Ogres to help us drive out those Minotaurs invading our territory?"
This suggestion immediately calmed the frustrated Succubus Queen. "Right, if our internal strength is insufficient, we should leverage external forces. That's how we should survive!"
Morgana finally smiled.
"Have there been any Ogre sightings within our territory?" Her voice, cold yet seductive, echoed in the palace.
"Reporting to Your Majesty, we haven't spotted any yet!"
The palace fell silent again at this response.
After a while, another Succubus elder murmured, "Your Majesty, could it be that the Ogre Tribe has changed their mind and no longer wishes to ally with us through marriage?"
Despite their intelligence, Succubi were also prone to suspicion.
Before others could discuss this further, Morgana's voice overpowered them. "It's unlikely they've had a change of heart. James, the chief of the Ogre Tribe, left quite a dowry. From what I know of James, he wouldn't let these gifts go to waste!"
"So, someone from the Ogre Tribe will definitely appear in our territory. As for whether it will be an Ogre knight or if they'll bring an Abyssal Tyrannosaurus, that's hard to say."
Morgana's words quieted the Succubus elders for a moment.
Then, the elder who had initially suggested seeking the Ogres' help cautiously added, "So, Your Majesty, are we still going to marry off Ravenna?"
The Succubus Palace was quiet, with no one answering the question.
Morgana, who was asked, leaned back on her throne, eyes narrowed, lost in thought for a long time.
...
In the dense forest.
Alexander pulled his spear from the head of a giant bear and signaled Zephyrinus and Thadon to separate the meat, fur, and Beast Crystal. The rest of the bear was left as a snack for the Abyssal Tyrannosaurus.
"Elroyce, how far are we from the Succubus Tribe's territory?"
"Reporting to the Elder, because we are taking a detour, we should reach the border by nightfall."
Satisfied after patting the Gluttonous Birdstomach sac in his possession and checking the large parcels on the Triangular Python's back, Alexander asked another question.
"Have any of you seen that Ravenna? What does she look like? Is she beautiful?"
Cassana, who was pouring water for Alexander, also looked up curiously at Elroyce. She wondered if the famously charming Succubi could outmatch the beauty of Medusas.
"Maybe the Succubi are not as beautiful as me!" Cassana thought to herself, confident in her pure lineage and the likelihood of evolving into a Medusa.
Elroyce shook his head, replying somewhat naively. "I haven't seen Ravenna, but I've heard she's Morgana's twin sister. She probably looks similar to Morgana!"
Alexander squinted, thinking before asking again. "Has the chief James seen her?"
"I don't know about that," Elroyce replied, shaking his head again. His answer didn't seem to satisfy Alexander.
Half an hour later, the bear was fully dissected, and the group resumed their journey.
This time, Alexander didn't put away the Abyssal Tyrannosaurus but let it lead the way at the front.
They were close to reaching the Succubus Tribe's territory, and Alexander wanted to make a strong impression on his first visit.
A day later, Alexander, leading the Abyssal Tyrannosaurus and the Triangular Python, entered the hunting grounds of the Succubus Tribe.
However, not long after entering the territory, Alexander and his group encountered a band of exceptionally robust Minotaurs!