Building the Strongest Undead Empire from Scratch - Chapter 227

Chapter 227: I really want to tell you, but I genuinely don’t know
Drake could no longer maintain his previous composure. His first thought was that there was another undead Lord on the Arsen continent.

But he knew that undead Lord was unique. Could this man’s troop be a part of the entire undead race? Drake would never have guessed that someone would willingly submit, providing Alex with the means to cross continents.

“This isn’t something you need to know. Just cooperate and tell me everything you know,” Xiao Mu said, stepping forward as the lich moved aside, staring intently at Drake.

“It’s fighting three Monarch-level dwarves in a dwarf city, but those dwarves are no match for the Soul Hunter. I took the opportunity to escape and ran into you here,” Drake admitted, feeling the pressure. This undead gave him a stronger sense of danger than the Soul Hunter.

“In that case, you’ll come with us,” Xiao Mu declared.

A Monarch-level Lord was valuable, whether they killed him or not. Letting him go was not an option.

Drake understood this and could only lament his unfortunate fate.

Just as they were about to head towards Anvilcliff, a small black dot appeared in the distant sky, rapidly approaching.

“It’s chasing me?!” Drake instinctively wanted to flee, but Xiao Mu’s face lit up with joy. He hadn’t expected the Soul Hunter to come to them.

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Meanwhile, in Undead City, Alex was examining the latest product developed by the hobgoblins and alchemy warlocks.

Named the [Teleportation Dark Alchemy Enchantment Stone], Alex simply called it the Return Stone.

The feature combined the hobgoblins’ teleportation ability into a device shaped like a multifaceted stone, or crystal.

By holding the Return Stone and using Mana Points, one could instantly teleport back to Undead City.

The artisans had built an altar-like structure for testing, with a circular altar surface inscribed with intricate magic circle patterns. Alex could see traces of alchemy magic within.

“Infusing Mana Points will teleport directly here?” Alex asked the alchemy warlock beside her, holding the Return Stone.

“Yes, Your Majesty. Testing has shown no issues, and it can be used. However, we don’t yet know the upper limit. We can confirm it works for anyone below Monarch level. The teleportation range depends on the Mana Points used. The farther the distance, the more Mana Points required. If it can’t teleport, the device won’t activate,” the alchemy warlock explained respectfully, noting Alex’s interest in the new invention.

“Good job. Start mass production. But remember, this is for emergencies, not for attacks. We also need to develop a device for teleportation,” Alex said, pleased. Combining two technologies had indeed produced something unique. Neither hobgoblin artisans nor alchemy warlocks alone could have created this.

“Yes, Your Majesty,” the alchemy warlock replied, bowing and leaving. Alex flipped through their design sketches, mostly weapons, which didn’t interest her much.

One design caught Alex’s attention. It involved basic applications of spatial attributes, similar to her space ring. Though the technology was still immature, with limited internal space, it was a start.

Alex’s alchemy magic expertise surpassed that of the Dark Alchemy Warlocks, allowing her to occasionally guide them.

Troops with special skills could gain experience not only through combat but also through activities like research and resource extraction, though at a slower rate.

Alex had some useful items and equipment packed and sent to her allies’ palaces, keeping some for herself.

However, the Return Stone had a clear drawback: it couldn’t teleport over long distances. It was useful for emergencies but not entirely reliable. Improvements were needed, as using it in a life-or-death situation required sufficient Mana Points.

Alex returned to the palace and had just sat down when she received a message from Xiao Mu.

“You mean you not only killed a Soul Hunter but also captured a Monarch-level Lord?”

Alex checked the leaderboard. The good news was that Xiao Mu’s kill had earned them three points. The bad news was that [Light Alliance] was now in second place.

[Justice Alliance] was in first with five points.

“Who are these guys, getting points so quickly?” Alex wondered, heading to the main fortress while messaging the Alliance group.

Alex: “@Satan, undead 3 points.”

Lilith: “Impressive, looks like I need to step up.”

Alex waited a couple of seconds. Satan, likely feeling competitive, remained silent.

Far away on the Valoria continent, Satan was fuming as he looked at the system interface and the points ranking.

“Damn it, I have to surpass her!” Satan muttered, banging his head against the wall in frustration.

Abaddon ignored Satan, but Cain, entering the room, saw the scene. Satan quickly composed himself, becoming the master of facial expressions.

“Ahem…”

Cain, having seen enough, felt awkward. This demon Lord wasn’t quite what he had imagined.

Meanwhile, Alex had teleported to the undead fortress outside Grimstone and quickly flew into the city.

Landing in the central square, she saw the Xiao siblings, Sophie, and an unfamiliar man, presumably the captured Lord.

At least tie him up. This is so unprofessional, Alex thought, approaching.

Though Drake had suspected, seeing Alex confirmed his fears.

It really was the undead Lord!

Drake had hidden underground when rescuing his allies, so Alex hadn’t seen his face. But he had seen her clearly.

“You’re Alex?!”

Drake blurted out. The siblings looked at Alex in confusion, their eyes asking: Do you know him?

Alex: ???

“Who are you? Do I know you?”

Drake realized they had fought but never truly met, so it was normal for Alex not to recognize him.

“I’m the one who saved the titan Lord and Behemoths Lord.”

“Oh, it’s you. So you’re hiding on the Arsen continent,” Alex said, drawing out her words, feigning realization.

Drake felt a hint of killing intent when Alex mentioned the Arsen continent.

With her strength, she could indeed act on it.

“Tell me where your castles are. Since you came here, don’t tell me you don’t know.”

Alex didn’t waste time, directly questioning him. She needed the information before deciding his fate.

Drake was stumped. He had teleported here and didn’t know the way.

He could only tell the truth, but Alex clearly didn’t believe him.

“Stone Pillar Mountain? Is there such a place on the Arsen continent? Sounds made up,” Alex said, asking Lilith, who confirmed she had never heard of it.

“You’d better think carefully. If you tell me where the other three Lords in your alliance are, I might spare you. I keep my word.”

Drake was on the verge of tears.

“I really want to tell you, but I genuinely don’t know!”