Building the Strongest Undead Empire from Scratch

[Night retreats, dawn arrives.]

Alex rose early, packing her belongings into her ring and donning her mage robe. Closing the magic book on the table, she descended to the second floor, where Ruby was resting.

"Wake up, sleepyhead. We're leaving."

Ruby bolted upright, her hair a mess, and rushed over. "Really? We're finally leaving?"

"Yes."

Alex nodded, and with Ruby also cloaked in black, they left the mage tower and headed towards the main hall. But before leaving, they had to see the Vice President and return the magic book.

Knock, knock!

"Come in," the Vice President's raspy voice came from within. Alex pushed the door open and saw a mountain of documents scattered across his desk. He seemed to be in the middle of something. Seeing Alex, he seemed to understand her purpose.

"Vice President, I have finished studying the earth magic book and came to bid you farewell."

The man didn't seem surprised, merely looking at Alex with approval. "Go. A mage with your talent should venture out more to grow quickly."

"Take care."

Alex placed the magic book on the table and left the Vice President's room. She then took Ruby down to the third basement level and informed the teleportation department of their departure.

"Miss Alyssa, you're leaving so soon? Why not stay in Yellowrock City for a few more days?"

"I must be on my way. I'm not just a mage of Yellowrock City, so I can't stay in one place for too long." Alex flashed her badge, and the person immediately understood.

"I see. We look forward to your next visit."

The person in charge quickly prepared the teleportation array. After a test run, Alex and Ruby vanished in a flash of white light, leaving Yellowrock City behind.

Eldoria continent, Hurricane City.

As soon as they stepped out of the teleportation array, Alex received a system notification. Someone was messaging her. For them to reach out at this particular time, it must be important. However, this place was too public, right inside Hurricane City. Alex didn't reply immediately but headed outside with Ruby.

This time, they weren't planning to stay in Hurricane City. Their destination was the capital of the Starfallen Empire: the City of Glory.

That was where the true power of the human race was gathered. Could the Holy Court and the Mage Guild be the only ones representing the vast human race?

Alex didn't buy it. If it weren't for the need to apply, she would have even wanted to see a map of the Eldoria continent. But at this point, it didn't matter. The Starfallen Empire would definitely have maps.

Alex and Ruby set off north. The terrain here wasn't much different from the Barren Plains, but the vegetation was more lush, with more greenery.

Alex stopped in mid-air and opened the system dashboard. It was a message from Xiao Hui.

"Ruby, the Beastman Empire's envoy has gone to the Arctic Tigerfolk kingdom."

Ruby was taken aback, her face etched with surprise. "What are they doing there? Shouldn't they be bothering the humans?"

"This news came from Death Spirit. Maulclaw is dealing with them. They come with ill intentions."

Alex said grimly. The fact that they didn't directly attack the Arctic Tigerfolk kingdom meant that the deaths of the previous Beastmen hadn't aroused their suspicion. She had successfully deceived them.

And this time, they came without knowing that Ruby now ruled the Arctic Tigerfolk. Their goal must be the Arctic Tigerfolk's bloodline.

Ruby was worried about the safety of her people. She knew that the current undead were no match for the Beastman Empire. Therefore, they couldn't afford to engage in a war unless absolutely necessary. The priority was to stabilize the situation.

"Alex, I have to go back and take charge."

Ruby had made up her mind. She couldn't let Alex get caught up in this.

"Yes, it's good for you to go back. After all, Maulclaw can't lead the tribe right now. But remember not to act rashly again. If they insist on this, we can just try to appease them for now and leave the far north later."

Alex advised, understanding Ruby's concerns. For now, it was best to avoid confrontation. The Beastman Empire had Sovereign-level powerhouses, making them one of the top forces among the local powers.

"I know, don't worry."

Ruby promised solemnly.

With that, they bid each other farewell. Ruby headed north to the undead Imperial Capital, while Alex continued south towards the City of Glory.

Hurricane City was located in the heartland of the Starfallen Empire, as was the Glory City, so the distance between the two cities wasn't too far.

It only took Alex an hour to see the City of Glory in the distance.

It was a magnificent imperial city. The entire city was enveloped in a giant, pale green barrier. The official road outside the city was wide and straight, stretching into the distance, bustling with people coming and going.

Alex landed in the distance and walked towards the royal city, a sense of awe rising within her for the first time. Both the city walls and the area it covered were comparable to her undead Imperial Capital, incredibly grand.

The guards at the gate routinely checked the passing pedestrians. The light curtain also had the ability to detect races, preventing extraterrestrial visitors from sneaking in.

Although there weren't as many mages here as in Hurricane City, there were still quite a few visible.

The guards treated mages differently, not subjecting them to special checks. As long as they showed their badges, they could directly enter the city.

As soon as Alex appeared at the gate, the surrounding people turned their gazes towards her. Even in such a royal city, the identity of a mage still attracted envious and admiring looks.

Ignoring the stares, Alex walked straight into the city.

Passing through the city gate, the rich architectural style of the Middle Ages came into view. Alex was captivated by its magnificent and mysterious atmosphere, as if exploring a medieval labyrinth.

The ground beneath her feet was paved with black stone bricks, clean and tidy. The passing pedestrians and the noisy chatter made Alex feel like she was truly in this world for the first time.

Alex walked slowly through the city, observing her surroundings with her deep-set eyes hidden beneath her hood.

Suddenly, she seemed to catch a glimpse of a familiar figure, but a passing carriage blocked her view. When she looked back, the figure had vanished.

Alex didn't believe it was her imagination. She immediately quickened her pace and crossed the street, searching for the figure from earlier.

Following the trail, she arrived at a church in the city and stopped in her tracks. The figure was standing at the entrance of the church, gazing at her.

He wore a black mask, obscuring his face, but the familiar build and aura gave Alex an overwhelming sense of familiarity.

"Is there something I can help you with, esteemed Magus?"

That familiar voice!

Alex's memory came flooding back in an instant. She hadn't expected it to be him!