Everyone Is A Lord: My Talent Is A Little Too Strong Chapter 2641: 1454: The Situation and Concerns

Previously on Everyone Is A Lord: My Talent Is A Little Too Strong...

Grey Elder recounted how the ministers, armed with Tier 6 equipment and scrolls from Leo Ray, fiercely resisted an ambush by powerful liches, holding their ground until their defenses faltered under the relentless undead assault. In a sudden turn, the liches' spells failed, their summoned forces collapsing as bone spears redirected against them, leading to their swift defeat by an unexpected ally—Frank, the legendary hero and Lina's teacher. With Frank's aid using a Siren Dead Spirit, the group shattered an illusion realm trapping the true Rainforest leader and warriors, exposing impostor liches and reclaiming the army amid chaos, though Frank pursued the escaping foes. The Rainforest Grand Army then withdrew, averting disaster at Theta Fortress, as Leo Ray learned the tale and expressed concern for Frank's safety.

The arriving figure sported a thick mane around his neck and a lion's visage flushed with shame and awkwardness. He was none other than Loris, head of the Rainforest Fortress Alliance.

"My apologies, Human Majesty. My brief lapse in judgment dragged us right into the lich's snare, making our Grand Army go berserk and stirring up massive chaos for you."

Hardly steady on his feet, Loris voiced his regret, "This mess falls squarely on the Rainforest Fortress Alliance, and we'll spare no effort to set things right."

A wave of profound thanks washed over Loris's leonine features as he went on, "Luckily, Your Majesty sent in human powerhouses to shatter the prison holding us, sparing not just our lives but the whole Rainforest Fortress Alliance!"

"Had the lich's scheme pulled off, the fallout would've been beyond comprehension."

With those words out, Loris dropped to one knee, offering a sweeping salute to Leo Ray.

Notably, this direct and fierce lion chieftain had never once yielded to another, underscoring just how deep his appreciation ran.

As he pointed out, should the lich have pressed on unchecked, even with Leo Ray and Sina’s Desert Alliance Grand Army rushing to aid, a devastating clash would've unfolded, leading to ruin on both sides.

Back then, surrounded by vast supplies for cultivation and undead rituals, the lich's strength would've skyrocketed, plunging the realm into hellish chaos as its unchallenged overlord.

"No need for formalities, Rainforest Leader; you didn't mean for this to happen. Good thing we nipped this disaster in the bud before it spiraled out of control."

Leo Ray grinned, reaching down to lift the sturdy form upright, then declared gravely, "Still, wiping out the lich demands immediate action; we misjudged their threat before."

"Human Majesty speaks true; the Rainforest Fortress Alliance's core troops are already marching into the Witch Demon Territory. This round, we'll crush them for good!"

Loris's fist balled up with a sharp crack, his head bobbing in firm agreement.

Even as they geared up for combat, fresh admiration gleamed in Loris's gaze toward Leo Ray.

As rainforest chief, he'd heard how not only did his own Grand Army strike the Yinging Fortress, but the Desert Alliance had hit the closest Desolate Fortress at the same time.

This youthful human sovereign had somehow quelled the wild onslaughts from both alliances' Grand Armies, averting disasters and protecting those two vital border strongholds and their commanders. It was a deed beyond belief.

If their roles swapped, he'd probably come up woefully short, forced to witness his territories crumble and his folk die.

"Rainforest Leader has the right of it; I've just sealed a deal with the Desert Leader. Her side's tangled in more knots, yet she's poised to send forces whenever needed."

Leo Ray, readying himself for the fight too, spoke with deep resolve, "Right now, since we've foiled their ploys one after another, the foes must be thrown into disarray, the perfect window for us to strike."

"No delaying then; let's rally close to the Land of Howling, the lich's haunt."

A fierce killing intent rolled off Loris as he snarled, "We can't allow those vile beings to slip away!"

Soon after, Loris recalled something, his brows knitting tight, "Human Majesty, one issue calls for our sharpest caution."

"Rainforest Leader, you're hinting at possible backing from other powers lurking behind the lich, right? No way could the lich alone rattle both the Desert Alliance and Rainforest Fortress Alliance like this."

Leo Ray caught Loris's implication at once, his face turning graver by the moment.

Keep in mind, the Rainforest Fortress Alliance and Desert Alliance stood as the top third-class powers in the Outer Region. With their equilibrium, only feeble third-class groups lingered, scraping by in the gaps, too weak to menace or defy these colossal players.

Deeper in the Outer Region waited far mightier second-tier forces.

Thus, whatever backed the lich couldn't be another third-class outfit; it had to stem from second-tier or superior ranks.

The lowliest second-tier force boasted fighting prowess and legacy that dwarfed the united strength of the Rainforest Fortress Alliance and Desert Alliance. Our coalition could scarcely hold against them.

"That's correct, Human Majesty. In the past, our Rainforest Fortress Alliance clashed with various second-tier powers, but those were just rivalries, neither unleashing everything."

For the first time, unease flickered across Loris's lionish countenance as he added, "Should they go all-in, the Rainforest Fortress Alliance wouldn't stand a chance."

Leo Ray gave a pensive nod at those words.

Evidently, despite the rainforest leader's hot-blooded nature, he shunned hubris and spoke with striking honesty.

As for why the dominant second-tier powers hadn't swarmed the third-class domains, the explanation was straightforward.

A key rift among Outer Region factions centered on scarce assets like forging ores, divine artifacts, and magic crystals.

The nearer to the Outer Region's heart, the richer and finer these vital resources grew, peaking amid top first-class powers where they overflowed in abundance.