"It's Benimaru."

Rin said, "Elder Kaede's request is to form a marriage alliance with the Oni."

"And the parties to the alliance are the princess of the Tengu Clan and Benimaru."

The status of the Oni in the Monster Nation, it's not an exaggeration to say they are the strongest clan.

Four subordinates, plus their status as a subordinate clan.

Elder Kaede was also a sensible person, knowing that only by binding the Tengu Clan to the Oni could they truly establish themselves under Rin's command.

Rin didn't dislike such a scheme.

As a mother and a clan leader, it was only natural for her to want her daughter and her clan members to live good lives.

"So it's Benimaru..."

"In that case, wouldn't Benimaru become Rin's son-in-law?"

Shuna suddenly understood, and her attitude also represented the Oni's stance.

They had no problem with it at all and were willing to accept this condition.

"Congratulations, Akano."

Hoshiga nudged Akano next to him with his shoulder.

The leader of the Starfang wolves and the leader of the Oni.

Their appearances and temperaments were quite similar, both appearing to be middle-aged men.

This also gave them a lot of common ground. ʀᴇᴀᴅ ʟᴀᴛᴇsᴛ ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀs ᴀᴛ ⓝovelFire.net

"Rin, that's certainly not bad."

Akano: "I just don't know if Benimaru is willing?"

Hmm, this sentence was a bit disingenuous.

What's willing or unwilling?

For such a big matter as a marriage alliance, how could you be given the right to choose?

This is a good thing that benefits the Monster Nation, how can you mess it up?

Akano, rubbing his hands. "Rebellious son! Will you agree? Or will your father force you to agree?!"

Shuna: "Brother, just go along with your sister-in-law."

That's right, Benimaru's sacrifice was nothing at all.

"I've decided to personally lead a group there."

Rin stood up, his gaze sweeping over his dependents one by one. "No soldiers, only dependents."

When his dependents get married, Rin, as their lord, certainly cannot be absent.

This was a good opportunity to let the Tengu Clan feel the power of the Monster Nation.

"Then, I shall accompany you as your bodyguard."

Artoria had not expressed an opinion, as she was new and only had a partial understanding of many things.

However, if Rin was going out, she would definitely have to go with him.

"Hmm, Artoria, you come with me."

"And me, and me!"

Ogerpon raised her small hand. "Ogerpon wants to go play too."

"You can, yes."

Rin lovingly stroked Ogerpon's head.

"As for me, I'll stay in town."

Justeaze: "The Einzbern children have just been revived, and I'm worried they won't adapt to life here."

Although this trip was only to display power, if things went smoothly, they would definitely have to stay there for a period of time.

She couldn't abandon the children and run off at such a critical moment.

"Souei, you stay too."

"Yes, Master."

Souei didn't ask why, he only needed to execute the order.

"Then that's settled."

"This time, I will bring Shuna, Shion, and also Snow Empress, Ice Empress, Ogerpon, and Artoria."

Shuna and Shuna were Benimaru's and Rin's immediate family, so they definitely had to come along.

Snow Empress, Ice Empress, Ogerpon, and Artoria were Rin's nuclear weapons to deter the Tengu Clan.

[Artoria]

[Magicules: 300,000 EP (Demon Lord Seed)]

[Snow Empress]

[Magicules: 260,000 EP (Demon Lord Seed)]

[Ogerpon]

[Magicules: 200,000 EP (Demon Lord Seed)]

[Ice Empress]

[Magicules: 120,000 EP]

The magicules of the four varied.

The reason for this was that the current soul strength of the four girls could only accommodate that much magicules.

As mentioned before, soul strength determines the upper limit of magicules a monster can withstand.

As for how to increase soul strength...

For monsters with growth-type Unique Skills, increasing soul strength is as simple as eating and drinking.

[Shuna]

[Magicules: 100,000 EP]

[Shion]

[Magicules: 100,000 EP]

For example, Shuna and Shion, their magicules were only 100,000.

Because 100,000 is a watershed for soul capacity.

They were originally B-rank Oni.

The time they had possessed their Unique Skill was too short, and their foundation was insufficient.

And after reaching Special A-Rank, to improve further, they must first increase their soul strength.

This was also the problem faced by Frey and Clayman, two of the current Ten Great Demon Lord Seeds.

Rin could forcibly raise a monster to 100,000.

However, this was pretty much the limit.

The path ahead could only be walked by the monsters themselves.

Of course, when Rin possessed enough soul energy, he would be able to recharge the Unique Skills of the monsters, further increasing their upper limits.

"When do we depart?"

"Right now!"

Rin disliked dragging things out.

Moreover, Rin and Benimaru, along with other Oni, were at Mount Tengu.

This meant that Rin could pinpoint their location and directly descend upon Mount Tengu through spatial magic.

At the same time, in the hidden village of the Tengu Clan, deep within Kusha Mountains, in the eastern part of the Great Jura Forest.

"Mother."

"Father."

A young girl, dressed in a white kimono with beast ears on her head, was looking intently at the white-haired woman recuperating on the bed.

Beside the woman, Hakurou accompanied her.

Their relationship had not estranged due to 300 years of separation, instead, it had grown deeper.

"Oh, oh, Momiji, you're here."

Hakurou stroked his long beard, a benevolent smile on his face. "That brat Benimaru hasn't bullied you, has he?"

"No, Benimaru's swordsmanship is excellent, I've learned a great deal."

"Mm-hmm, that's good, that's good."

Hearing that the two youngsters were getting along well, Hakurou felt relieved.

Unlike in the original story, where Benimaru and the others visited the mountain, this time they did not bring Albis with them.

This ensured that the initial favorability of the Tengu Clan, especially Kaede faction, was at a friendly level.

The other party was not an enemy, and their own biological father led the team.

Momiji and Kaede immediately extended the highest guest reception etiquette to entertain the dozen or so Oni who came to visit.

However, the Tengu soon discovered that the power of the Oni was somewhat beyond their expectations.

All dozen or so Oni were A-Rank or higher monsters.

This strength alone was enough to make the Tengu Clan take them seriously, not to mention the mysterious and powerful monster they called their Lord.

(To be continued.)