Becoming a wet nurse is not the end of the story.

Volume 7: The Collapsed Alliance: Chapter 38 - Beastmen, Vampires, and Demons. (Two chapters released together)

Lin Xueyin was completely unaware of the demons' actions, and was even unaware that she was being closely protected. Her mind was still preoccupied with how to resist the future invasion of the demons.

No longer needing to feign unconsciousness, Lin Xueyin gently tapped her finger on the map, looking at the distribution of the three major races—the Beastmen, the Barbarians, and the Blood Clan—on the northern lands, and couldn't help but feel uneasy.

Don't be surprised, this map is the simplest kind, the kind that ordinary people can buy in the market. It's basically just a map that divides the territory into different races.

The vampires and demons share a large border, yet no battles have ever occurred between them. If this is due to a civil war within the demon race, then such a civil war is far too exaggerated.

The border between the two races is a vast plain. If the demons were too busy to attack, what about the vampires? During the demons' internal war, the vampires could have taken advantage of the chaos to launch an attack, right? But even when the demons were fighting fiercely, the vampires never took the initiative to attack. Instead, it was the beastmen and barbarians who took advantage of the chaos to attack the demons.

Now, in the area where the Beastmen and Barbarians meet the Demons, there are areas that were previously conquered. Now that the Demons have unified, their focus will likely shift to these two races soon.

It seems that time is running out for humanity. If the demons make their move, it will be devastating, and the entire Northern Beast Alliance may not even be able to hold out for more than a few months.

Although she didn't know the extent of the Demon Clan's military strength, Lin Xueyin firmly believed that the Demon Clan, which occupied most of the continent and hadn't given the surrounding races much of a chance even with their constant internal wars, was a race whose strength was beyond the reach of any single race.

The technology of the dwarves, the magic of the elves, the high-level combat power of the winged race, the melee abilities of the orcs and barbarians, combined with the wisdom and mages of the humans, might be enough to deter the demons from taking action.

Although her plan was well-thought-out, Lin Xueyin forgot the most important thing: the alliance itself was a hidden danger. Whether it was the six states resisting Qin or the later tripartite balance of power, the alliance itself was the most unreliable thing.

He let out a long sigh of relief, and then he heard the door behind him being gently pushed open, and the light footsteps of two little girls slowly entered his ears.

"What's wrong? Is something the matter?"

"The Beast King Nadakors has arrived. He says he wants to see his sister, as if he has something important to discuss with her."

Is it something important? He frowned slightly, but didn't put the map away. "Alright, let him in."

Looking at Lin Xueyin's back, Kalier and Kashaer exchanged glances, said "I understand," and left the room. Soon, the door to the room was pushed open again.

A familiar yet utterly unfamiliar voice rang in Lin Xueyin's ears. "I never imagined that we would meet again in this way. I was just wondering how to get revenge on you, my enemy."

With her back to Nadakors, Lin Xueyin's lips curved into a subtle, enigmatic smile. She turned around again and looked at the man dressed in the robes of a beastman king.

"I never expected that the position of Beast King would fall to you. But what is it you wanted to talk to me about this time?"

"Haha, what are you talking about? Actually, those nobles sent me here, hoping to find out when you can treat my father again."

"When can I start treatment?" Lin Xueyin lowered her head slightly, thought for a moment, and then replied, "Anytime is fine, but can you provide me with a safe treatment environment?"

This is a challenge to him. Nadakors' face remained unchanged; he simply stared intently at the confident human girl in front of him.

"As expected of you, but I still hope you can help us heal our father's injuries as soon as possible. Our beast race doesn't have much time left."

Nadakors also saw the map placed in front of Lin Xueyin, a bitter smile on his face. He had previously thought of keeping this woman here, even at all costs, to keep her under his control and slowly train her. However, after getting to know her again, he realized that this woman was not such a simple being.

Therefore, he had no choice but to change his attitude towards her. Moreover, he didn't believe that the human nobles would allow such a being to overturn the balance that the human race had finally achieved.

Nadakors also understood that the human nobles would not allow a priest like Lin Xueyin to exist, and they would definitely do everything in their power to keep Lin Xueyin on the northern plains forever.

"I understand. I will treat the Beast King again in a week. Be prepared then. I don't want any more rats bothering me."

"Don't worry, we'll make thorough preparations in advance." Nadakors nodded seriously, indicating that they wouldn't make the same mistake again.

With the business concluded, Nadakors then turned to more personal matters, "Pastor Lin, I think you should be aware of your situation among the humans. If possible, we orcs would be your protectors. I wonder if you would be willing to stay here..."

“Nadakors, I think there’s something wrong with what you’re saying. I’m human, and you’re beastman. While I won’t discriminate against you, can you guarantee that the beastmen won’t be hostile towards me?”

With her arms crossed, Lin Xueyin looked at the somewhat embarrassed beastman in front of her, but the smile on her face didn't reach her eyes.

"I think what you were thinking about before was how to lock me up. What's the difference between me here and in the human race? In other words, it's more dangerous here than it is in the human race."

"Pastor Lin, although I did have such thoughts before, I believe we can still cooperate. As long as you stay with the Beastmen, I can make you the lord of a city, and let you..."

Before the other person could finish speaking, Lin Xueyin interrupted, "If that's all you're going to say, I think you'd better not continue. I have friends among the humans, why would I abandon them and come to your beast race?"

"Forget it, let's not continue this topic."

Lin Xueyin waved her hand, hoping the other party could let the topic pass, and Nadakors also saw that Lin Xueyin was reluctant to talk about the topic, so he rationally changed the subject.

"Then, may I ask Pastor Lin for his insights on the current predicament of our orc race...?"

As Elufelna, a demon, gazed at the exquisite map before her, which clearly marked all the major passes and military fortresses of the barbarians and orcs.

Before her, a pale-faced man in a black tuxedo knelt on one knee, reporting the information she wanted to know in a reverent tone.

"Hmm, the information here is very good. It seems that your vampire clan has become very powerful after these hundreds of years of development. Haven't you ever thought about independence? Wouldn't it be much better to live independently than under the rule of our demon clan?"

"Your Majesty, our vampire clan broke away from the demon clan, and returning to the rule of His Majesty the Demon King has always been our aspiration. Therefore, please do not doubt our loyalty."

Upon hearing the vampire man speak of loyalty, Elufina's face broke into a mocking smile.

"Is your loyalty to me, or to the previous Demon King?"

"Of course it's for you. We will dedicate all our loyalty to His Majesty the Demon King."

The man's trembling body, filled with fear and trepidation, made one involuntarily believe that everything he said was true.

His fingers tapped lightly and rhythmically on the armrests of the throne, and each soft sound made the already pale face of this vampire man appear even paler.

Just as this vampire was on the verge of collapse, Elufina stopped what she was doing and rose from the luxurious throne.

"I believe you, but what are your plans for the future?"

"Your Majesty, we now wish to openly return to the embrace of the Demon Clan, thereby causing the complete collapse of the Northern Beastman Alliance. And then..."

The rest of the conversation was interrupted by Elufina raising her hand. Her purple eyes were fixed on the military deployment map. After a moment, she slowly spoke.

"You should not leave the alliance for now."

"But, Your Majesty, we are in a very..."

Although the other party seemed somewhat anxious, Elufina had her own ideas. She simply waved away the vampire envoy, letting him leave hastily with dissatisfaction.

“Your Majesty, this will shake the spirits of the vampires. If they were to break away from the Northern Beastman Alliance now, it would be a major blow to the morale of the other two races in the alliance.”

He looked up, glanced at the somewhat anxious man from the Lava Clan, and then at the Grand Elder standing not far from him. His unreadable gaze revealed a faint chill.

Do you also have this suspicion?

"This humble servant dares not..."

"You don't dare?" With a sneer, Elufina simply turned her gaze to the map marked with the enemy's military deployments. "Little girl, if it were you, you would definitely have the humans and orcs form an alliance, wouldn't you?"

At that time, we will make full use of the advantages of each race and then resist the attack of our demon race. I remember all the military stories you told me clearly. However, I am really looking forward to seeing if you can achieve the kind of alliance you mentioned.

Are you already discussing your ideas with the orcs, suggesting they unite with the barbarians and vampires, set aside past grievances with the humans, and utilize the humans' wealth, along with the dwarves' tools, to arm themselves and defend against our attack?

However, I wonder if you will feel frustrated when you know my arrangements. The dwarves have already suffered heavy losses due to the ratmen's attack, and the winged race is too preoccupied with internal strife to attend to other matters.

As for the elves, with the secret realm destroyed, the ten elders are even more wary of you. Under these circumstances, why would they choose to send troops to assist you? As for the Northern Beastman Alliance, there is a big gift I have for you there, but don't be scared when the time comes.

Just thinking about Lin Xueyin's aggrieved appearance made Elufina feel hot all over. She really wanted to take her to her side, tie her to the bed, and do whatever she wanted to her.

However, the time is not right yet. I still need to calm down a bit. It's just a little bit more, just a tiny bit more. When that time comes, I will be able to be with her forever.

"Your Majesty... Your Majesty..."

Suddenly, a series of slightly uneasy voices interrupted Elufina's reverie about the future. She looked at the source of the voices with displeasure. It was the same Elder again. If it weren't for certain reasons, she would have kicked this person out long ago, who always acted like he was old and arrogant.

"What's wrong, Elder? Can't you see I'm contemplating our next course of action?"

"Your Majesty, I still hope to bring the vampires back under the control of our demon race as soon as possible. After hundreds of years of development, the vampires have made great strides, and they have not experienced a long period of civil war. They are extremely important to us, both economically and militarily. I implore Your Majesty to..."

"Alright, do we demons lack resources right now? As for the economy, I think our economy is not bad at all. Moreover, our military strength is sufficient to support our external expansion. Isn't that enough? A mere vampire choosing to return at this time, isn't it because they are worried that our swords will be turned against them?"

Why come back now, of all times? It's clear that they made this decision on the spur of the moment after they realized I was planning to fight the orcs.

Ignoring the crisis facing their allies, choosing to defect to the enemy at this time shows that even if such a person joins the Demon Clan, they might still choose to surrender in an even greater crisis.

With a cold smile, Elufina raised her hand, stopping him from continuing.

"Elder, I understand your thoughts, but if the vampires choose to surrender now, have you considered what the beastmen and barbarians will do? They will immediately choose to unite with the humans and elves to resist our attack."

Seeing his hesitant expression, Elufina didn't give him a chance to continue. "Although our demon warriors are not afraid of death, I don't want them to sacrifice in vain. With the vampires as our inside help, we can win this battle and defeat the main forces of the beastmen and barbarians."

The lord of the Lava Clan returned to his position, looking at the confident Demon King before him. Finally, there was a king who could lead the Demon Clan to glory. The Demon Clan could finally return to the peak where all races bowed before them.

Volume 7 The Collapsed Alliance: Chapter 39 The Arrival of the Barbarians

As Nadakors led the orcs in preparations for Lin Xueyin's treatment of the old orc king a week later, they heard that the barbarian king would be arriving with his men, saying he had something to discuss with them.

This is rather strange. Although the Barbarian King has not been on the throne for very long, he has still been in power for a considerable period of time. Compared to me, the temporary Beast King, the difference is not small. Why would he suddenly come here to discuss something with me?

Kryjord, the king of the barbarian tribes who ruled the northern ice plains, stood before the gate of the Orcish royal tent. Although it was called the royal tent, it also had a tall wooden gate and was surrounded by high walls, protecting this most important Orcish community.

"Your Highness, I never expected you to come here so suddenly. It really caught me off guard. May I ask what brings you here?"

Leading his guards, he hurried to the gate and saw the barbarian king already standing there, with several tall barbarian warriors behind him, warily watching the orc soldiers around him.

It's immediately obvious that these people are top-tier experts. It's said that the Feather Clan has many powerful individuals, but it seems that the Barbarian Clan's experts are no less formidable. Even a few lowly guards possess such a powerful aura.

"I am just an uninvited guest, I never expected that Your Majesty the Beast King would have to come out to greet me personally."

Nadakors noticed the typical forced smile on Korijod's face, which didn't reach his eyes. It seemed this person had come with ill intentions.

But thinking about it, it makes sense. Without even exchanging notes between the two countries, they had already secretly arrived in front of the capital. If this person had good intentions, then it would be truly bizarre.

Faced with this man who had suddenly arrived, Nadakors was on high alert, but the man did not say a word about his purpose.

"As an ally, how could I not come here to see what's going on with the Orcs after such a major incident? Besides, it seems the new Orc King hasn't even held talks with us yet."

That's right. Once the new king ascends the throne, he will need to hold a tri-king meeting with the kings of the other two races. This meeting will help to achieve a new strategic balance, so that the three races can continue to cooperate sincerely to resist the surrounding threats and avoid being caught in a predicament of being attacked from both sides.

"My father is only injured, and I am merely acting as his representative. Therefore, I will naturally not touch any of the established strategies that were previously agreed upon. Please do not worry too much, Barbarian King."

"Haha, you're worrying too much. Haven't you already brought the human envoys into the city? Are you saying that you don't want to form an alliance with the humans, and just let them in to have some fun?"

The barbarian king's words did not frighten Nadakors in the slightest. Instead, he calmly glanced at the man in front of him who was looking at him with a mocking expression.

"I didn't know that the barbarians, who are so closely related to humans, had started to be so hostile towards them. What, can't we ask the humans for help? Or does the barbarian king think that asking the humans to treat the Beast King was a mistake?"

This statement is quite malicious. If they admit that they shouldn't have asked the humans to treat the Beast King, then it can be interpreted as the barbarians wanting the Beast King to die without treatment. This has reached a point that the Beastmen find unacceptable.

The barbarian king knew that the other party's words had dug him a huge pit, so he chose to answer cautiously.

"Beast King, you jest. Our relationship with the human race is mostly based on trade. After all, the ice crystals produced in our area are an essential resource for the human race, so we still need to engage in legitimate trade with them."

He stared at the barbarian king for a moment. Indeed, among the three northern tribes, the barbarians' economy was not bad. They could buy a lot of food from the humans through the ice crystals that were a specialty of their tribe.

However, the barbarians themselves were major consumers of grain. In fact, it could be said that the grain they obtained through trade was only enough to support their most basic daily expenses, leaving very little grain for future reserves.

Self-sufficiency is possible, but it is unrealistic to expect the barbarians to have a large amount of grain stored in their treasuries. This is why the barbarians do not support the war between the humans and the north.