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Chapter 157: Before The Anubis Royal Ball? by Harem-Fan

     "Well, Human Mage reproduction is not in today's talks, so let's move on to relevant matters..."

     Dakar held up the part about the most important topic, the Demon King.

     "It seems we all have similar information, except that the Demons tried to recruit Sam to become the host for the Demon King. This news lets us know that the time frame from the new King's ability to move is within 10 years at the fastest, and 12 years at the longest. This means that the Possession type Demon (like Luke's) has not taken the new body and grown it yet. I guess they already have the body, but wanted Sam as a better host."

     Yeah, during the reading break, Jasmin whispered about how the Demon King was supposed to emerge nearly 18 years ago, but her Father sacrificed himself to enter the Demon King Castle in the sky, and fought by himself to destroy the host, and force the Possession Demon back to the starting point... Like resetting a Boss in a video-game. (creepy foreshadowing)

     Then Dakar moved to the next topic...

     "Last year's invasion of the Northern Sky Mountains was instigated by Vampires."

     King Lucas took over.

     "It started off as a rumor or joke, because Kayo Eon, the former Elf Queen came to Sam, but after investigations, we actually found a small Vampire Kingdom hidden deep in the mountain range. This Clan was responsible for driving the tribes south for resources. The Dracul Clan seems to have no ties with the Lorelei Undead Legion."

     Yeah, this Dracul Vampire clan made me think of the legendary monster, Dracula from Earth.

     Then Dakar moved on...

     "Both the Demon Lands and the Undead Lands seem to be quieting down while both sides are reorganizing troops and gaining resources to prepare for war. Both sides are working together on the surface, but our spies confirm they still hate one another and will stab each other in the backs."

     As no one had questions, he moved on and asked King Lucas to speak on the next point, so Leonardo said...

     "In the East Sea region, a few Pirate Kings are quietly kidnapping normal humans, so as to not alert us of their evil plans. They are sending these Humans to the Demon and Undead Lands. My North's Secret Guard has been fighting them in secret, and are starting to wage navel strikes on them when we find them, but with the many small islands in the massive sea, it is troublesome, I assume the South Kingdom is doing the same?"

     Salinas looked towards me and said to King Lucas...

     "We have intercepted plans of Pirate King Barbados making a move on the students during the 2nd year trial exam, and I will personally attack them."

     Yeah, when I read that the Pirate King of the South Pirate Kingdom was going to raid the exam island for Mage and Knight students, I was even surprised. While fighting weak Demons, we also have to deal with Pirates.

     Dakar said firmly.

     "Since we cannot cancel the exam, I hope you do not mind that Anubis and the North send our Secret Guard to protect students in the dark, right?"

     Salem said in response.

     "We will let your two nations protect the students on the island, while our team and Queen will fight them on the Sea, how's that?"

     Both Kings agreed. Yeah, by hiding, it would be impossible to wipe out Barbados who is slippery. If this guy stays alive during the war, he will stab the Humans in the back for profit. Even if we are bait, it is fine, because we have the strength to fight, especially with my few groups powers in the second year division. Fuck, I am bringing Falbium, enough said.

     Dakar moved to the political and royal issues...

     "We agreed to both of your nations tax reforms for the war years, and we will only take 10% to ease the nobles and merchant families. Although it will make army building harder, the stable economy should make it easier in the later stage. As far as my Kingdom, with the union with my Daughters and Crown Prince Lucas, trade has become optimistic. My people are seeing this in a positive light. How are things on your end, Mage Queen?"

     Salinas closed her eyes and spoke.

     "My army was shaken last year with the betrayal of one of my 3 generals to the Undead. I imprisoned her in Alcatraz (dumb move), but many in my Government are nervous about traitors now. I have even had to capture some defectors fleeing to your two nations and the Pirates, because they do not want to be on the front line between the Demons and Undead all at one time, sigh. So even though things seem alright, I am struggling with hidden rebellion."

     When I heard this, if it was before last night, I would think the south kinda deserves it, but for some reason, my instinct wants to help Salem, no, Salinas out of trouble.

     Even though she and I did not actually have sex, the memories of it still make me feel that Salinas is that Naiad, and last night, I took her Shawl from her. The Past Life Pearl is a cruel magic item for anyone to use.

     As I sip my coffee, I reflexively send my thoughts...

     ]No matter what, protect the Round Table Swords of the floating islands, traitors who steal your islands will cripple you...[

     Everyone watched Salinas suddenly stand, and as she looked around, her eyes landed on me who was innocently drinking coffee.

     As my [Summons Telepathy] is one way, unblockable, and cannot be detected but only by the recipient, only she knows I spoke to her. Not many people know I have all of Evelina's buffs, so this startled Salinas for her to hear my thoughts.

     Why are my buffs a secret? Because if my foes know I can come back from the dead once a day with [Summons Rebirth], they will take precautions. (This is why Sam died in Zoe's past, his foe calculated this in her

     Zoe told me to keep the trump card guarded.

     This is the very reason that Evil wanted the whole world to know she was my Summons, to make them underestimate me. As long as Eve is not on the battlefield, the foes will think I am vulnerable and make sloppy choices.

     Salem was nervous and asked his strangely acting Sister, thinking an ambush was coming.

     "Sister, what is wrong?!"

     Salinas realized no one in the room heard Sam's voice but her, and she quickly thought about it.

     In her eyes, she saw the dark-blue haired and golden eyed boy, seemed to overlap with King Hades, a ruthless and domineering tyrant, and she was confused in her heart with her legs trembling from memories, so she said while sitting.

     "No, I suddenly realized my floating islands are vulnerable, so I must secure them."

     I looked outside the window, not able to stare at her eyes right now, and Dakar said in surprise.

     "Damn, good thing you thought of that, because the Demons have one island, and so do the Undead, if they captured yours, we Humans would really be screwed."

     Salinas saw I was not taking credit for this oversight on her part, and she felt more complicated, and just nodded to Salem about fixing this Trojan Horse.

     Dakar then said.

     "Now the biggest issue... Evil Loli, or as we now know, Evelina Lorelei... Leonardo, your stance?"

     King Lucas looked at me with a grin and said.

     "Ever since that Devil has been tamed, I do not get bullied, so for the North, I am so damn happy!"

     A couple of snickers made it out of people in the room that have been bullied by Evil... So almost everyone.

     As Dakar looked at Salinas, she said.

     "This is terrible for the war, as our foes will try to kill Sam to kill Evil Loli and Falbium in turn, then we lose our greatest weapon."

     Dakar looked at me and nodded,  but said instead.

     "Even I cannot say I could kill Sam with Freya, Zoe, and Evil with her Dragon Lich, so I will let King Lucas decide this. All I can do is help my Son-in-law with my little strength."

     King Lucas said this.

     "I am betting everything on Sam, and will train him well. I will let Sam grow naturally, and not clip his wings by hiding him. He is the North's future King, and hopes for Humans."

     Dakar then asked.

     "Sam, Vera, Daniella, or Percy, before we end our meeting, do you have anything to comment?"

     Both women shook their heads, and Percy asked.

     "For the World War, should we not move our West army to the Southern Kingdom?"

     "No, that is not good..."

     As everyone looked at me, I explained my thoughts. Due to the many movies and books I have seen on Earth, I have a good friend named Murphy. I also listen to his sage advice of Murphy's Law.

     "I believe... I think we are not going to fight just the Demons and Undead in this war... I think the Northern Sky Tribes will attack Anubis from the rear and the North. I think the Demons and Undead might stimulate the Beast Forest. I believe the Pirates will betray us. I think the Demons and Undead will not fight each other till a year in, or the Demon King takes action. I believe the South will suffer internal friction, stimulated by traitors. I think the Elves will be more aggressive, because of me. I think we have to plan for all of my thoughts here, just in case."

     For a while, everyone thought of the worst outcomes I proposed, and even if they did not happen, how to deal with them at the same time.

     Then Leonardo said calmly.

     "Dakar and Salinas, I think we should not rush this tough choice. Lets take this next year to each come up with proposals to each of these outcomes, and then present them at the Exodus Trilateral Meeting. This is too big to conclude in just this visit, right?"

     As both worried King and Queen nodded, Dakar smiled and changed the topic.

     "Alright, then I end the meeting for this year, so let us go get ready for the Royal Ball, we have news to deliver to our people."

     (A/N Of course many things took place off-screen in the meeting, but for the sake of my poor readers boredom, I condensed it into this shorter version. The real meeting covered around 2 hours of boring content, with many documents, but hey, lets just read the fun stuff.)

     Salem said to this.

     "Sam, I think I would like to meet your friends you wrote about, and some of your wives I have not met yet, so let's have some drinks and enjoy tonight."

     Dakar stood and said.

     "Alright, Sam, you and I need to also talk during the ball, so I will see you then."

     Salinas stood, and said to Salem without looking over.

     "Brother, come and talk less, you can socialize later after we talk."

     Tap Tap Tap~! Salinas boot heels were brisk as she left in a hurry, confusing everyone but me.

     I am actually now dreading seeing her there, sigh, I am confused... 

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