Chapter 1523 Monster Sovereigns
"h.e.l.lo, Agatha. I"m Sharog."
A mature, seductive, and imposing orc lady introduced herself to Agatha with a friendly smile and a relaxed tone as they faced each other.
"It"s a pleasure to finally meet you. My lord must have informed you about our arrival, I a.s.sume?" She inquired in flawless native Anfang language.
Sharog wore her monstrous armor, but her alluring figure didn"t detract from the sense of danger she exuded. Behind her, an entourage of Orcinas stood. These 24 monstrously beautiful Orcinas were chosen by Eren to lead their own teams and a.s.sist in managing his monster army.
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Over the course of a decade, Eren"s monster army had grown in both strength and numbers. Eren had run another monster-specific Rank-up program for the talented monster he had in his monster army. After all, the Rank-up program was created after he had overtaken the possession of another monster named Bigua. So it wasn"t too difficult for him to run the same program for his monster subordinates as well.
Now that he was approaching the endgame, it was time to reveal its true power.
Sharog, Baran, Baran"s wife, Kaalmaahen, Ror, Radoo, and the 24 Orcinas, along with Eren"s other key monster subordinates, had collaborated extensively during these years. Under Eren"s orders, they had come to meet with Agatha.
Their purpose to meet Agatha was straightforward: Eren wanted them to emerge from the Badlands and establish a permanent presence in the City of White Raven. He suggested they create distinct sections, designated for monsters, allowing them to integrate with the city"s human population more easily.
However, Eren understood that this integration wouldn"t be seamless. The Children of Echidna, AKA the monsters, had their own customs and way of life. Therefore, it was important for the key figures from both sides to meet, discuss, and reach agreements before Eren could proceed with relocating his entire monster army to the city.
Once Agatha and Sharog"s parties reached an understanding, they could proceed with the relocation plan. However, the success of this move also hinged on Eren"s ability to dismantle the rudimentary restrictions placed on Rankers and the Children of Echidna since the creation of the World-encompa.s.sing Array.
Without this a.s.surance from Eren, any decisions made now would ultimately prove futile.
Bringing the monster army to the City of White Raven served several vital purposes for Eren. Firstly, it would fortify the city"s defenses, enabling it to withstand the impending chaos he planned to unleash upon the world.
Secondly, having the monster army stationed within the city provided Eren with greater flexibility in deploying and utilizing his formidable forces. Additionally, it allowed Agatha to leverage these monstrous subordinates to advance her goals, working in concert with Eren"s other monster subordinates to foster prosperity within the city, even amidst the looming turmoil.
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"Nice to meet you, Sharog. Indeed, Eren has told me of your arrival," Agatha acknowledged, her gaze s.h.i.+fting between Eren"s a.s.sembled monster subordinates. Eren had appointed Sharog to lead the negotiations with Agatha"s team, so the two women engaged in discussions while their subordinates listened attentively.
This marked the first occasion that Grandmaster Amory had encountered such potent monsters emerging from the Badlands and confidently standing before him. He recognized that if he were to engage in combat with the orc monster named Ror standing beside Sharog"s right at this moment, his chances of victory would be no more than 50% at best.
Moreover, there was a risk that he might not survive even if he defeated Ror. Amory"s pyrrhic victory was based on the a.s.sumption that the orc did not have any unexpected and extraordinary trump cards hidden up his sleeve.
"What am I thinking? These… these are allies."
However, Amory swiftly chided himself for having thoughts of battling against the monster figures. He realized that contemplating battle with these allies was not only unwise but also contrary to their collaborative objectives.
He understood that his prejudiced views on monsters, influenced by the complex dynamics between Rankers and Monsters in Anfang, wouldn"t easily dissipate. Nonetheless, he resolved to refrain from making any injudicious remarks or actions that might provoke the ire of Eren"s monster subordinates.
Rankers from Agatha"s side were quite intimidated by the monsters" presence around them. Even Steve and Amory felt quite tense. Only someone like Ramy Richards and Agatha could keep their cool for the most part.
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"It appears you were in the midst of dealing with these nuisances. Do you require our a.s.sistance?"
Sharog inquired casually, her gaze sweeping over the evident aftermath of the confrontation between the White Raven Rankers and Edinburgh"s central administration personnel. Sharog and her comrades stood poised and prepared for combat even beyond the confines of the Badlands, dedicated to safeguarding Eren"s interests.
Agatha shook her head, politely declining their offer.
"We appreciate your willingness, but it won"t be necessary. We"ve already resolved the issue at hand. More importantly, Eren instructed me to take charge of a particular prisoner from your group. Where might they be?"
Agatha inquired, scanning her surroundings for any signs of the said captive.
Observing Agatha"s signal, Ror nodded in acknowledgment. The Orc Emperor promptly vanished from his position, reappearing moments later at the same spot. However, this time, he was accompanied by S-Ranked Monsters who had awaited him at a short distance.
Monster Sovereigns!
Rankers from Agatha"s side felt a collective s.h.i.+ver and unease as four formidable S-Ranked monsters materialized before them amid the a.s.sembly of Rankers and monsters. Even Sharog"s subordinates couldn"t help but feel overawed by their imposing presence.
These four S-Ranked monsters were not part of Sharog"s original team of monsters. Instead, they were allies forged by Eren during his explorations within the depths of the Badlands and throughout Anfang.
These S-Ranked monstrosities stood here because Eren had given them a certain a.s.surance, with Orc Emperor Ror acting as the primary intermediary in establis.h.i.+ng these connections per Eren"s instructions.
Accompanying these S-Ranked monsters was the captive Agatha had been antic.i.p.ating. This detainee happened to be none other than Bisha, the Oni monster, who had been dispatched by the priest Rok Jahar from the Continent of Echidna.
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AN: Bigua was mentioned in chapter 721. Sharog was mentioned in chapter 446. Radoo was mentioned in chapter 624. The 24 Orcinas were mentioned in chapter 625. Ror was mentioned in chapter 665. Kaalmaahen AKA Kaal was mentioned in chapter 692.
Also, Bisha and Rok Jahar were mentioned in chapter 744.