Chapter 288 287. Drive
It actually didn't matter whether the Lizardman spies were killed or not, but the Demons, facing the empire that they saw as almost invincible, although they were not afraid, were also worried.
Lin Jun simply used the spy as a sacrifice to boost morale.
The truth is, there isn't just one tribe of Lizardmen.
Two days later, Puji captured another spy from a nearby half-demon tribe.
Lin Jun learned about the situation of these half-demons from Shou, Xinghuo and Louisa.
The so-called half-demons are hybrids born from the union of demons with alien races, or even different races within the demon race. There are many specific types, all collectively referred to as half-demons.
Unlike tribes like the Demons and Lizardmen, who chose to exile themselves because of the older generation's loyalty to the Demon King, the Half-Demons were ostracized.
Although there are occasionally one or two hybrids with extraordinary talents, most of them are too weak.
Not only does the diluted bloodline weaken or even eliminate racial talents, but possessing multiple bloodlines also means that extracting talent skills every ten levels becomes more of a test of luck.
They belong to different races, and their skills are completely unrelated and cannot be used together. As a result, the higher their level, the weaker their combat effectiveness is compared to purebloods.
Moreover, this weakening continues to worsen with the continuous hybridization of different types of half-demons, showing a trend of each generation being worse than the previous one.
The empire has never kept useless people.
Every year, a large number of waste half-demons are expelled. Even those who remain in the empire have a status only slightly higher than that of slaves.
Occasionally, there are people with extraordinary talents who successfully combine the strengths of hundreds of races and become beings with superior combat power. However, what they can change is only their own destiny, not the fate of the half-demon.
As for running to humans, elves, and dwarves?
They will simply be treated as demons and killed directly, which is no different from seeking death.
There is no way. Some half-demon predecessors in history, in order to change their own destiny, did not hesitate to block the way of life for their descendants.
Therefore, when the Empire promised a piece of autonomous land, the most active response in the North came from these half-demon tribes.
This is the half-demon tribe closest to the demons.
Although it is said to be the closest, in fact, there is at least four or five days' journey between the two - the demons live in too remote a place, at the very north of the extreme north.
It is worth mentioning that even for tribes living in the north, the natural barrier of severe cold still exists.
The reason why there are no other tribes around the Demons is because other races' [Cold Resistance] is difficult to reach the level of level seven or eight.
They live in the permafrost tundra area where soil, ice and snow are mixed. The temperature is relatively high and they can barely survive with a level of five or six.
The two spies were probably the most cold-resistant among them, with only level seven resistance. They needed to wrap themselves in fur coats to move around nearby, and they had to make a fire to keep warm at night.
In other words, even if these tribes could form an offensive force, they would not be able to sustain for long and would inevitably seek a quick victory.
And Lin Jun likes to pursue opponents who can win quickly!
After figuring out the direction of the two tribes, the fungal mat that had been spreading evenly outward began to concentrate and spread in that direction, striving to detect the enemy's movements at the greatest distance.
It is not known whether these two tribes will fight each other or communicate and cooperate.
This is my first time organizing a large-scale offensive and defensive battle, and I’m a little excited!
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On the other side, in the lizardman's tent.
The lizardman leader Tucker was eating the fat in front of him in big mouthfuls, and sitting opposite him was the leader of the half-demon tribe, Bastardos, an ultimate hybrid with multiple bloodlines including dragon, goblin, snakeman, and succubus.
They sat on both sides of the tent, and on the first seat sat three envoys from the empire.
If Hunting were here, he would be able to recognize that the guy standing at the back with a miserable look on his face was none other than the demon Gray whom he had met once.
Although he was accused by Galen's "last words", fortunately the patriarch is not someone who cannot distinguish right from wrong.
At the beginning, Gray only reported the situation of the Demon Tribe and did not mention anything else. Later, it was entirely the patriarch's own idea to let Galen go to the Far North.
A little thought will make it clear that this cannot be Gray's conspiracy.
But after sending out people and confirming with the tribes along the way that Gallon's last trace was through the Lizardman Tribe and heading towards the Demon Tribe, Gray was inevitably accused of having a false intelligence that led to the fall of important members.
This time, he was sent here to redeem himself for his crimes.
Although he and Gallon were enemies, at this moment, no one wished Gallon was still alive more than he did...
With him are Pine, who is also a demon, and the vampire Unir.
Originally, the chief sent him and Pine here just to use the two tribes as scouts to test the strength of this demon tribe that made it impossible for Garen to escape.
Find out the details before taking any action.
However, for some unknown reason, His Majesty airlifted Yuniel to take over the command.
And looking at Yuniel's posture, it seems that she wants to wipe out the demon tribe in one fell swoop and then go back to report?
Gray didn't think there was anything wrong with it.
Yuniel himself is a LV60 vampire count, and Pine is at the same level as him.
Among the two tribes, the half-demon Bastardos is also a palace-level existence, but as a hybrid, his true combat power remains to be discussed.
In addition, there are more than 20 diamond-level people in the two tribes, so it shouldn't be difficult to defeat a demon tribe.
After all... when it comes to the demons, in addition to their powerful combat capabilities, the most impressive thing is their sparse population.
Not to mention, it is a declining demon tribe.
But Gray didn't take it lightly, after all, Gallon had fallen there.
Even if the other party uses some traps or tricks, it means that the other party has the means to harm masters, so we must be on guard.
On the main seat, the vampire Yuniel's slender pale fingers impatiently tapped the stone table covered with thin ice, making a light "tap, tap" sound.
Her scarlet eyes swept over the two people below with a hint of contempt: "We have been waiting here for several days. When will the two clan leaders lead the team to set off?"
Lizardman leader Tucker swallowed the last bite of meat and wiped his mouth with his claws. "My Lord Envoy, continue north. It's freezing cold, so we have to make more preparations! And... even if I'm ready, what about the half-demons? I can't just rush over with my tribe, can I?"
Bastardos glanced at the lizard man, forced an ugly smile, and said in his shrill voice: "What are you talking about, Brother Tucker!
You guys go ahead, I'll follow. Lizardmen have tough scales and are not vulnerable to surprise attacks. It's safest for the overall situation to explore the route first."
"Bullshit!" Tucker's eyes widened immediately, and he slapped the stone table, making it buzz. "My scales are thick, not iron lumps! Besides, my life is not a life? Those worthless mixed-blooded kids of yours are suitable for exploring the way!"
"Enough!" Yuniel's scarlet eyes narrowed dangerously, falling on the two leaders who were blaming each other, "The Empire's patience is not endless!"
"Three days! I'll give you three days to rest, regroup, and mobilize all your 'elite'!" She deliberately emphasized these two words, with undisguised sarcasm, "After three days, if you're still dawdling here... humph..."
Bastardos and Tucker looked at each other and could only say "yes" in unison. (There is another chapter around one or two o'clock, you can read it tomorrow morning)
(End of this chapter)
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