The Human Allied Army
Auwest, Alexandria Library.
Frieren rested her chin on her hand, her pen moving ceaselessly as she worked out calculations in her notebook, surrounded by a vast collection of magical tomes.
"Transformation Magic, activated through the air, seeps into the animal's blood and alters its genetic makeup... I can first create a barrier to resist the Transformation Magic and prevent the city's residents from being affected..."
She raised her finger, and magic surged from her fingertip, forming a small barrier that isolated the special magical elements from the outside world. However, a trace of worry flashed between her brows.
"I don't know if it will work, but let's set up the barrier and see the effect!"
Frieren put down the Grimoire, closed the door to the reading room, and walked towards the hall.
The hall was quiet and solemn, with towering wooden bookshelves filled with countless Grimoire.
Dugu Qing was engrossed in reading a book titled "The History of Empire Magic".
Fern sat quietly beside him, keeping him company, occasionally taking notes.
What are you looking for?
Frieren moved over and sat down beside Dugu Qing, a hint of curiosity in her eyes.
Fern rested his chin on his hand, "Dugu Qing wants to research magic that uses other people's magic to enhance his own; maybe it can even be used to fight the Demon King!"
Frieren felt immense pressure upon realizing that the new Demon King possessed over 60,000 years of magical power, and nodded slightly.
Dugu Qing closed the Grimoire. "If only I could bring back the magic from the empire and study it! Maybe I could use that magic as a foundation to research even more powerful magic."
The three left the library, about to set up a barrier to test its effectiveness.
Jian Ze led a squad of soldiers, panting as they approached.
"Dugu Qing, Lady Serie requests your presence."
Dugu Qing looked puzzled, but still followed Jian Ze to the meeting place of the allied forces outside the city.
The allied forces, from all corners of the world, dressed in different styles of uniforms, were densely packed and stretched as far as the eye could see, arranged in hundreds of formations, each occupying a piece of land.
Chaotic yet orderly.
Dugu Qing, Frieren, Fern looked around, deeply shocked.
Inside the makeshift meeting hall, heroes gathered, and powerful figures stood side by side.
Serie sat in the main seat, her blonde hair flowing over her shoulders, arms crossed, as if she were resting.
The two rows on the left and right, ranked by troop strength, were filled with powerful figures, men and women, young and old, all dressed in magnificent attire.
When they saw Dugu Qing, a hint of suspicion flashed in their eyes simultaneously.
"Lady Serie! You wouldn't want this pretty boy to become the leader of the alliance, would you!"
Upon hearing this, everyone remembered that Serie had just declined the position of leader, and instantly fixed their gazes on Dugu Qing with burning eyes, like wolves and tigers, as if trying to see through his abilities.
Dugu Qing stood calmly in the center of the hall.
"Serie, what do you want from me?"
Serie suddenly opened her eyes, her gaze sharp and piercing, her imposing aura sweeping across the entire area.
"The new Demon King possesses over 60,000 years of magical power, far surpassing mine. At this critical juncture, only by selecting true heroes can humanity be led to victory. What do you all think?"
Kuman readily agreed, saying, "The men of the steppes admire the brave most; what Lady Serie said is absolutely right."
Mayor Venist bowed slightly to Dugu Qing, "The hero that Lady Serie spoke of? Could it be this exquisitely handsome young man?"
Everyone looked at Dugu Qing again. His looks were stunning and his temperament extraordinary. Although they were captivated by his charm, they doubted his fighting ability.
Serie flicked her cloak, her lips curling into a frenzied smirk.
"Indeed. In the past, Himmel was able to defeat the Demon King with a forged Hero's Sword. Today, Dugu Qing has drawn the Hero’s Holy Sword. Born with destiny, he is the chosen one, the child of fate. We should unite as one, obey the Hero's command, and wipe out the demons. Everyone, I elect Dugu Qing as our leader. Only he can lead humanity to victory."
The Archbishop of the Church of the Goddess of Creation pushed through the surging crowd, activated his Detection Magic, and repeatedly verified that the Hero’s Holy Sword in Dugu Qing's hand was definitely not a fake.
He slumped down and slowly knelt on one knee.
"The Church is willing to accept Your Excellency's leadership. We request that You be our Church's Son, serving as the leader of the allied forces and leading humanity to victory."
Seeing the archbishop bow his head, the commanders of the various knightly orders no longer hesitated and knelt down on one knee in succession, indicating their willingness to accept Dugu Qing's command.
Dugu Qing touched his nose, looking embarrassed.
"The Demon King possesses over 60,000 years of magical power, which is truly troublesome. I am only in my twenties; what merit do I possess to command the Human Allied Army? Please, everyone, seek someone more capable!"
The magic power, accumulated over 60,000 years, was almost divine or demonic. Just thinking about it nearly suffocated everyone present.
The Mage of God, Serie, had already declined the position of leader. Although the group didn't know much about Dugu Qing, electing a leader acceptable to all parties was much better than fighting their own battles and becoming a disorganized mess.
"Humanity's fate hangs in the balance at this moment. We request that you assume the position of Alliance Leader and lead humanity to victory."
The monarchs of various countries knelt down in unison, displaying a humble posture.
"If the turmoil continues for too long, I fear that even human territories will descend into chaos. I request that you assume the position of leader and eradicate the demons."
Seeing this, the leaders of the other smaller factions no longer hesitated and knelt down.
In the blink of an eye, almost everyone in the hall knelt down.
Dugu Qing looked troubled and turned to look at Frieren beside him, his eyes filled with a hint of reproach.
If he had a choice, he would have no intention of taking the position of leader.
Because once he takes on this heavy responsibility, every action he takes will be scrutinized under a magnifying glass, and his entire life will be bound to the world's attention.
What he ate, did, and liked on any given day will all be exposed to the public; there are no secrets whatsoever.
For those who love quiet, cherish freedom, and hate constraints, there is probably nothing worse than this.
"I believe in you. You will definitely defeat the Demon King and save the world."
Frieren looked at Dugu Qing tenderly, her eyes full of encouragement.
"Keep going, you can do it!"
Fern clenched his fists, his eyes filled with earnestness, and cheered wildly.
"Say yes! I'll help if you encounter any difficulties."
Serie pulled Dugu Qing's hand and made him push down onto the throne of the alliance leader.
You've really caused me so much trouble!
Dugu Qing placed his hands on the handles, supporting himself, and gave an embarrassed smile.
"Kuman pays his respects to the Alliance Leader."
Richard pays his respects to the Alliance Leader!
"..."
The kings and rulers of all nations shouted in unison, their eyes burning with fervor, their voices resounding across the land.
Dugu Qing shook his head helplessly, asked everyone to stand up, and gave orders.
He appointed Serie Frieren as his vice leader to assist him.
The mayor of Venist was appointed to inspect the Southern Countries, slay the transformed Demons, set up barriers to prevent transformation, and stabilize the rear base.
The task was entrusted to the Iris Flower Kingdom to inspect the Central Countries, slay the transformed Demons, set up barriers to prevent transformation, maintain order, and provide a continuous supply of food to the Human Allied Army.
The Red Maple Kingdom was appointed as an inspector of the Northern Countries to receive humans fleeing south.
After much planning, the Human Allied Army, this war machine, was finally established with great difficulty.