Chapter 566: The Coalition to Subdue the Bone King Is Officially Formed!

Not only Gilknifer, but also the “Black Scripture” from the Church Nation, now regarded the Yaren side with wary eyes and expressions.

The so-called “Holy Grace Yaren Nation” was something they had never heard of before.

And when they learned it was a hastily assembled force led by the kingdom’s third prince, the Church Nation paid them little mind.

Yaren are nothing but a bunch of brainless beasts—if they were truly this powerful, the Holy Kingdom would have fallen long ago.

Even if this group of beasts has unusually gathered together and learned to build a nation like humans, to the Church’s high ranks, they’re still just a bunch of show-offs.

But what did they see now? Several members of the “Black Scripture” could clearly sense the aura radiating from the “Ten Yaren Elite,” a presence so dangerous it made even them feel threatened.

Warriors of the caliber of the Kingdom, Empire, and Holy Kingdom are few and far between, yet this Yaren Nation has produced ten at once!

Such a massive force clearly threatens the Church Nation’s standing among the nations.

“You must be the Kingdom’s third prince, His Highness Shengzai, known as the ‘Sage Prince,’ correct?”

Though we do not know how His Highness gathered these Yaren , nor how you caused this transformation in them,

there is one thing we must warn you: no matter how human-like Yaren may seem, they are still Yaren .

Your Highness, as a prince of the human Kingdom, should keep your distance from such Yilei .

For the Siren Church Nation, while they do not treat Yaren with the same extreme hatred as undead, they hold no affection for them either.

Though Yaren lack intelligence, their race is not weak; had they not been too numerous and fragmented to unite, they would have been a grave threat to humans.

To the “Black Scripture” captain, Shengzai’s actions are nothing short of playing with fire.

He gathered the Yaren together, and worse—he used some unknown artifact or ability to make them even stronger.

If left unchecked, should these Yaren rise up against humans, will not the Third Prince’s actions come back to haunt him?

“What the hell do you mean? Are you insinuating our Yaren will betray Lord Shengzai?!”

“Lord Shengzai, this human dares to disrespect you and slander our loyal followers—can we kill him?!”

Upon hearing the “Black Scripture” captain’s blunt warning, the “Magic Claw” and “White Old Man” among the Yaren Ten Elite instantly erupted.

Insulting their intelligence? Fine—after all, before, most Yaren , aside from their tribal chieftains, truly were dim-witted.

But insulting their loyalty to Lord Shengzai? That’s unacceptable!

After witnessing Lord Shengzai’s methods and the might of his subordinate, Lord Kanglelong, do they have the guts to betray him?

This damn human is spreading lies—if Lord Shengzai actually believes him, what if he decides to give Lord Kanglelong a snack later?

We’re just tiny little limbs—nowhere near enough to fill even her bloody dragoness’s teeth!

“Thank you for your warning, but since they have honored me as their king, I shall take responsibility for their actions.

If one day they truly wish to betray me…”

Before Shengzai could finish, the Yaren Ten Elite behind him dropped to their knees at once, each vowing loyalty: “Lord Shengzai, please don’t listen to this human’s nonsense—our loyalty to you is absolute!”

“That’s right! Whoever dares oppose Lord Shengzai is my ‘Magic Claw’s mortal enemy!”

“If Lord Shengzai gives the order, no matter who the enemy is, my tribe will fight to the death in your service!”

To better lick… better cling to this Datui , Magic Claw had specifically traveled to human lands for intensive study.

He’d heard humans’ monarchs favored this sort of display, so now he delivered his oath with passionate fervor.

“Me too!”

“Yes, yes, me too!”

…

The other Yaren Ten Elite wanted to emulate Magic Claw’s display of loyalty, hoping to impress the mysterious and powerful Lord Shengzai.

But their vocabulary was limited, and their words, once on their tongues, all turned into the same chorus: “Me too!”

Seeing the Yaren Ten Elite’s profound reverence for Shengzai, the Empire and Church representatives were stunned.

After all, just as humans despise Yaren , Yaren likewise look down on humans.

So why are these powerful Yaren now showing such deep respect to a single human prince?

The “Black Scripture” captain had intended to say more, but before he could speak, Nigen beside him raised a hand to stop him.

“‘Black Scripture,’ whether Lord Shengzai or the Yaren Nation, are our allies in this campaign against the Magic Kingdom.

Our primary mission now is to exterminate Ainz Ooal Gown, the powerful undead. Do not say anything that undermines unity.”

Nigen pretended to be a peacemaker, but alongside Otto, who had remained silent since the start, he had already added the “Black Scripture” captain to his blacklist.

He planned to find an opportunity to kill him once they returned to the Church Nation.

How dare you threaten our great Lord Shengzai? You’re insane!

The conference progressed smoothly, since the Holy Kingdom’s Holy Princess had eyes only for Shengzai.

As for the Church Nation, both leaders were Shengzai’s lapdogs, so throughout the entire meeting, everything was decided by Shengzai’s word.

After much negotiation, the Empire would contribute 500,000 soldiers, the Holy Kingdom 200,000 soldiers plus a thousand clerics.

The Church Nation would send 300,000 soldiers, plus three six-color Holy Scripture squads, including the ten members of the “Black Scripture.”

The Yaren Nation would contribute 300,000 Yaren troops, plus the “ Yaren Ten Elite,” forming a massive coalition force of 1.3 million.

All provisions, including food for the army, would be covered by the Empire.

After all, their willingness to aid the Empire in this campaign was already a great boon—it would be unjust to make them bear the war expenses themselves.

Shengzai would serve as overall commander; the Emperor of the Empire and the Holy Princess would oversee frontline command and logistical support respectively.

As for the Church Nation, they got nothing—not even a seat at the table—and were forced to form an elite unit for decapitation operations.

Naturally, the “Black Scripture” captain protested, arguing the overall command should go to the Church Nation, the most prestigious among them.

But Nigen, head of the delegation, replied that the Third Prince’s strategic brilliance and renowned reputation made him the safest choice for command.

Gilknifer, who had previously admitted defeat to Shengzai, raised his hand in agreement.

The Holy Princess, of course, had no objection.

Thus, when the vote passed unanimously, the “Black Scripture” captain went numb.

(End of Chapter)