Chapter 2850: 1561: The Sudden Envoy (Part 2)

Capítulo 2850: Chapter 1561: The Sudden Envoy (Part 2)

Just as described in the rumors, the Throne Corridor is merely a temporary platform for second-tier powers to huddle together for warmth. It has no special features or significant influence, and cannot even constrain any member.

So here’s the question, given this, why do the messengers of the Throne Corridor seem to carry little weight, yet cause Lila and the others to be so tense and frown?

“Your Majesty, there is something you do not know, and it goes like this.”

Lila obviously noticed Leo Ray’s confusion and began to elaborate further.

“Just over ten years ago, things started gradually changing. When the New King of the Broken Wing Clan became the Master of the Corridor, he issued a sudden order—to reconstruct the Throne Corridor, making all second-tier powers obey the directives of the Master of the Corridor.”

“The second order was that the Broken Wing Clan would become the ruler of the second-tier powers. All second-tier powers must bow to the Broken Wing Clan, and all magical ore veins and heavenly treasures would belong to the Broken Wing Clan. Other second-tier powers would need the Broken Wing Clan’s permission to mine, and they would have to offer up most of the profits, even if the resources were on their own territories.”

As Lila said this, both Kira and Payton heaved a heavy sigh simultaneously.

In recent years, the Stone Giants have gradually declined, struggling even to maintain the equipment of their warriors, due to the lack of materials for repairs. This, apart from competing with the Half-Titans, is the main reason for their predicament.

It was precisely because of the Broken Wing Clan’s ruthless plundering that the Stone Giants were unable to exchange enough resources through ordinary trade and the Shadow Market.

Due to limited resources and the fact that the Stone Giants consume much more food than ordinary forces due to their large size, many Stone Giant villages suffer from a lack of clothing and food, and even go hungry. Their cultivation progress is also greatly affected.

Yet, even so, whenever those messengers of the Throne Corridor come, they ignore these issues, showing complete disdain and instead becoming more ruthless in extracting more profits in various ways.

At this thought, Lila and the others cast a gaze full of unexplainable colors at Leo Ray.

But His Majesty is entirely different. Not only did he personally help the Stone Giants resolve the “Corrosion” and the crisis at Dawn Fortress, on the very first day of his reign at the Starfall Royal Court, he raised the foundations of the Stone Giants to an unprecedented height and even promised to help the Stone Giants weather the terrible Great Catastrophe!

In their sight, Leo Ray slightly furrowed his brow and asked, “Do the second-tier forces just allow themselves to be trampled upon so wantonly?”

“To Your Majesty, initially, we would never follow such ridiculous orders and treated them with disdain, ignoring them altogether. After all, while the Broken Wing Clan was among the top of the second-tier forces, they didn’t have what it takes to command all others.”

“In terms of strength, even if the Stone Giants alone cannot defeat them, adding the Half-Titans would at least make them reconsider.”

Lila nodded emphatically and continued, “When the Broken Wing Clan issued those two orders, the Frost Fire Giants, who are next to the Broken Wing Clan, were the first to resist. After all, in terms of strength, the Frost Fire Giants slightly surpass the Broken Wing Clan, so how could they allow themselves to be dominated?”

“The Frost Fire Giants, is it? I visited their territory back then; indeed, they are a group of large, powerful beings skilled in magic. Their cities are often built on mountain peaks, which is quite impressive.”

Moli’s fair face showed a hint of curiosity as she asked, “What happened after that?”

It should be noted that while this girl’s footprints are extensive, she was trapped in a spatial rift by a demon for a long time and has no idea about recent happenings.

“After hearing about the Frost Fire Giants’ defiance, we expected a spectacular battle between the two sides. However, what happened next was unimaginable.”

Lila first nodded to Moli, then took a deep breath of the cold air and continued, “The day after receiving the news, we received another piece of news.”

“That was, during the night, the Frost Fire Giants and the Broken Wing Clan engaged in fierce battle. In just one night, the main army of the Frost Fire Giants was completely wiped out, and even their royal city was mostly destroyed and easily overrun.”

Lila’s voice trembled slightly as she went on, “It is said that on that night, the corpses of the Frost Fire Giants were everywhere, and their wails and screams were endless. The sky was painted red by the overwhelming magic explosions as if the apocalypse had arrived. From that day on, the Frost Fire Giants were completely subdued by the Broken Wing Clan.”

“The Broken Wing Clan possesses such formidable strength?”

Hearing this, Moli couldn’t help but furrow her brows slightly.

She had some knowledge about the Broken Wing Clan.

Their backs have only the wing root; they are an anthropoid species with some Winged blood, supposedly the descendants of Winged who had their wings clipped—a punishment only imposed on the most wicked, exiled from their tribe.

As for the Broken Wing Clan’s strength, Moli hadn’t delved deeply, for there wasn’t any need to. Even the most powerful second-tier power couldn’t challenge a first-class force.

Regarding the Throne Corridor mentioned by Lila, Moli was equally uninformed and had never heard of it before. Among the Forest Elves, they regarded it as inconsequential.

She used the term “so strong” merely from her personal standpoint. If she were speaking from the standpoint of the Forest Elves, the result would be obvious.

But it’s certain; if they can easily defeat a force near the top of the second-tier, they are indeed a formidable opponent for us now.

“The Broken Wing Clan’s power indeed exceeded everyone’s expectations.”

Lila rubbed her fair forehead, calming herself, and then continued, “Several days later, we discovered that the Broken Wing Clan had formed alliances with several other top second-tier forces, each formidable in their own right, capable of matching the Frost Fire Giants. It was their service to the Broken Wing Clan that made them so strong.”

“Indeed, they have their spearheads.”

Leo Ray showed a look of understanding and thoughtfully nodded.

Clearly, their overall strength far surpasses ours.

According to Lila, only the combined forces of the Stone Giants and Half-Titans can barely contend with them, whereas we, even with the loyalty of the Ancient Human Cavalry and my inherent strength and trump cards, can only rival the combined forces of the Stone Giants and Half-Titans at best.

This means that we can only contend with two top second-tier forces and cannot eliminate the Broken Wing Clan’s minions, let alone deal with the Broken Wing Clan itself.

“In such a situation, having me take charge, these guys certainly know how to challenge me.”

Leo Ray smiled wryly in his heart, then cleared his throat and asked, “What happened after that?”

“To Your Majesty, even though the Frost Fire Giants suffered a crushing defeat, several rebellious second-tier forces secretly formed an alliance. They, too, were swiftly defeated by the opponent as if they were being swept away, leaving corpses everywhere. As a result, the voices of opposition gradually faded.”

Lila shook her head helplessly, responding, “Even though we Stone Giants have been observing in the shadows without hastily taking action, things have reached such a point that even if I have any resentment, I am powerless to change things…”

Though Lila left her sentence unfinished, the meaning was clear.

After speaking, Lila herself, as well as Kira and Payton beside her, clenched their fists in unwillingness, their bodies trembling continuously.

As guides of their tribe, they naturally would not allow their people’s lives to be mere stepping stones for others’ authority.

“Rest assured, as long as I am here, no one can stand on your heads again.”

Leo Ray stood up from his seat, nodded slightly, and said, “It’s time to meet those messengers.”