Building the Strongest Undead Empire from Scratch

"What?!" Eldrin exclaimed before Alex could even react. Both Alex and Thunder shot him a puzzled look.

"Why are you so surprised? Why else would I have made you vice president?" Thunder retorted, rolling his eyes at Eldrin as if it were the most obvious thing in the world.

Did Eldrin really think their connection to the previous undead lord was a secret?

Alex, on the other hand, seemed unfazed. Ever since she learned that the previous undead lord was originally human, she had suspected he had a powerful background.

Moreover, the previous undead lord had mastered several natural forbidden spells, which was highly unusual.

Each Mage Guild branch on a continent was only allowed to teach one type of magic. For example, Hurricane City only taught wind magic, Thunder City only taught lightning magic, and so on.

The fact that the previous undead lord could wield all these spells suggested a connection to the seven main schools of magic within the Mage Guild.

"So, the humans... no, your goal is to find someone who can bring peace to this chaotic world?"

Alex raised an eyebrow, her gaze fixed on Thunder.

"That's right," Thunder confirmed with a nod. "And you are currently the most promising candidate."

"Why not that Divine Mage? Why me?"

Alex couldn't believe that she was the only one chosen for this task, nor could she believe that only humans had this ideal.

"If I'm not mistaken, your two realms represent life and death. Only by combining them and fusing multiple natural spheres can you create a rudimentary world."

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Thunder paused, accurately describing the nature of Alex's realms. He continued, "Very few possess dual realms, let alone with such compatible attributes. Neither I nor the president qualify for this task."

"As for that legendary Divine Mage, his path has reached its end. It's clear that even true gods can't achieve what we desire. Let me reiterate: there can only be one God of Creation."

Alex understood Thunder's meaning. It wasn't that they didn't want to undertake this task, but their paths had reached a dead end. They were incapable of achieving it.

Even a genius like Alex only had a chance of success.

"But this is a burden you're placing on me. Why should I do something that even Divine Mage couldn't achieve?"

Alex was reluctant. Even if she owed the Mage Guild a favor, there were countless ways to repay it, not by undertaking such a daunting and seemingly impossible task.

"It's not for us. Once you choose this path, you must break free from their control. If you can't, what's the difference between you and a pseudo-god?"

Thunder's words silenced Alex. If that was truly the case, then she had no choice but to accept this responsibility.

"What about the system? Is it the God of Creation of this world?"

Alex recalled her previous speculation. The system had the power to create races, just like the God of Creation.

"No, this world doesn't have its own God of Creation. It's the product of two gods."

Thunder casually erected a barrier within the room. "Based on our speculation, the World's Heart was originally a true god. It absorbed the unclaimed, shattered planet Astralon, seeking to become supreme. However, the system intervened."

What followed was a conflict spanning several millennia between the two gods. Their goal was to gain control of planet Astralon.

"I see. Only when planet Astralon gives birth to its own God of Creation can it break free from their control."

Alex understood. Although she had her suspicions, Thunder's explanation provided more details.

Having obtained the information she sought, Alex retrieved her Honorary Mage robe and badge from her spatial ring, placing them on the desk.

Thunder had anticipated her purpose for coming here. He had been waiting for her.

"Very well. You no longer need the Mage Guild's protection." Thunder smiled faintly. "So, what's your next move?"

"Soon, Emperor level factions will be no match for me. What about you humans? What are your plans?"

Alex didn't answer directly, instead posing a question to Thunder.

"We'll wait and see," he replied calmly.

"How many races have sided with the World's Heart?" Alex pressed.

"More than you can imagine. We know of those who have openly declared their allegiance, and so do you. As for those who haven't, neither of us knows."

Alex took Thunder's words to heart. It seemed his previous warning wasn't an exaggeration.

Even the human Mage Guild was divided. The situation among other races was likely even more complex.

"What's the purpose of the continent's core of will?"

Alex seized the opportunity to ask all her burning questions. Thunder was not only an elder of the Mage Guild but also a lord.

"It's essentially a clone of the World's Heart. Fusing with it will allow you to reach Divine level faster, but you'll also be completely bound to its power. The same applies to the system."

Thunder explained calmly. "My advice is to destroy it, to weaken the World's Heart. At the same time, you need to find a way to break free from the system's control at Sovereign level and eliminate all the lords to weaken the system."

"I see."

So that was why the Angel race was eliminating all the lords, and why most races in this world were hostile towards the extraterrestrial visitors.

The numerous lords were manifestations of the system's power.

If Alex wanted to remain neutral, she had to weaken both sides before ascending to godhood.

"Thank you for telling me all this. If the opportunity arises, I'd like to meet your president."

Alex stood up, smoothing her dress as she prepared to leave.

Thunder remained silent. He had told her everything he could. As he watched her disappear, he murmured to himself, "I hope you succeed. Planet Astralon can't endure another upheaval..."

"Mr. Thunder, what if other races approach Alex?"

Eldrin voiced his concern.

"That's her problem, not ours. We should focus on our own duties."

"Yes, Mr. Thunder."

Eldrin nodded solemnly. He had initially thought that Elder Mr. Thunder merely wanted to assign territories to the undead. He hadn't expected them to be tasked with directly destroying the core of will.

The information he had received today was shocking.

Was the world they lived in not real?

Eldrin suddenly felt a pang of curiosity about the worlds those extraterrestrial visitors came from.