Subjugated Demihumans

The following months passed calmly, I didn't have to do much.

The dwarves of the Sorcerer Kingdom had already settled in Carne Village, I gave them three days off per week and a residence in the center of the future multicultural city.

At the moment, the village was home to goblins, orcs, humans, and now dwarves.

It was my experimental village, where it would be demonstrated if coexistence between species was possible.

For now, I have several species under my banner, but I will only grant a few the title of main races, let's say those races that have enough members to have representation.

These are:

The lizardmen under the command of Cocytus, the first race to be conquered under the Nazarick banner, great warriors.

The dwarves whose representative is Gondo, they will be my leading builders of the Sorcerer Kingdom, at the moment they are not many, but their importance made me give them representation.

The Quagoa, represented by Pe Riyuro. Maruyama said that if it were not for Ainz, the Quagoa would have been something similar to Genghis Khan, so for that same reason, I only killed half of them, knowing that demihumans only respect strength. For now, we have made a deal; the Quagoa children who consumed hard minerals from a young age will be part of the Sorcerer King's army, while the others will work in the mines looking for rare minerals.

The dryads who live on the sixth floor of Nazarick creating fruits, their contribution to agriculture is essential. I am thinking of exporting them outside Nazarick to achieve a greater harvest. Their leader is called Pinison, a canonical character who lived in the great forest of Tob, but I saved her and now she serves me.

The frost dragons, only a few dozen of them. They shouldn't have representation, however, like the dwarves, their importance made me give it to them. They would function as glorified airplanes and messengers in exchange for a considerable sum of money. Additionally, they would be excellent cartographers for discovering new lands.

And of course, the most common race, the humans. I wasn't sure who their representative would be. I had thought of Jircniv, but for now, he is the leader of a vassal state. In the end, I chose Enri, the goblin leader and wife of the kingdom's most talented alchemist, Nferia.

The races that still didn't have representation are the goblins, orcs, although it is possible that the warrior king Go Gin will represent his species in the future, and all the species of the Abelion Hills that have not yet bowed to me.

"Speaking of the Abelion Hills, should I forgive Buser?

Buser was the strongest of the Bafolk, Buser, was known for his martial arts skills to break weapons. For this reason, all participants in his hunts have so far returned unharmed. Therefore, he commanded great respect as a ruler. He had united many tribes and had complete control over the Bafolk of the Abelion Hill region.

From the perspective of his species that obeys under his rule, Buser is considered a charismatic leader who was respected by all. However, although he was seen as a powerful warrior, when pushed to the wall, he was a coward fulfilling his end and feared death. He also had no loyalty to his master, Jaldabaoth.

The problem was that he had a set of three chained baby skulls hanging from his waist. Although these possessed no charm, they were considered by him to be the latest fashion.

That was the problem; he was cruel, but also an experienced warrior.

Maruyama, the author of Overlord, said that he was a warlord and a king above Ramposa but below Pe Riyuro and Zanack.

Besides, he was an honorable warrior.

"I will forgive him if he agrees not to kill humans from the Sorcerer Kingdom."

Decided, I will talk to the demihuman leaders.

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"Demiurge, I will go to the Abelion Hills to subjugate the demihumans. How have the Quagoa integrated?"

"The Quagoa are having territorial disputes with the stone eaters, but I have already resolved that problem, Ainz-sama."

"Hmm, just as I imagined."

"Your wisdom impresses me, my lord."

"Is that so? I don't see it as much."

It was normal for two cave-dwelling species to fight, right?

"Well, I am going to subjugate the demihuman tribes and bring them civilization. Goodbye, Demiurge."

"My blessings, Ainz-sama."

I teleported with Gate to the Abelion Hills.

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The submission of the Abelion tribes went smoothly. I asked Demiurge to contact one of his summons, and this summoning would call the leaders of each tribe.

It didn't take long for them to question who I was and where Jaldabaoth, their master, was, arrogantly mistaking me for a human.

I lied to them, saying that Jaldabaoth had fallen by my hands, that I was now their leader, and from now on I was their king. My first order was to stop eating humans, from now on they would feed on the livestock of the Sorcerer Kingdom.

The demihumans didn't believe it; someone as powerful as Jaldabaoth couldn't die so easily.

"So here we are, do you believe me now? Time is running out."

I had paralyzed the entire demihuman army I had brought with a single spell (Aura of Despair Level 3). The demihumans were on the ground, some unconscious, others nauseous on the ground. The only ones who partially withstood the spell were five:

King Buser, leader of the Bafolk Rokesh, ruler of the Naga Raja tribes Vijar Rajandala, ruler of the Zoastia tribes Nasrene Belt Cure, ruler of the Magalo tribes Halisha Ankara, ruler of the stone eaters.

These five must be around level 20, Buser a level above 30.

These five were paralyzed.

But only Buser spoke, the one in the best condition.

"We surrender, accept us as your subjects, we will not eat humans, please forgive us."

"Wise man, you will be the representative of the Abelion Hills, make sure to strictly follow my orders. If I see you eating humans from the Holy Kingdom or the Sorcerer Kingdom, I will eradicate the species of the culprit."

The five leaders couldn't speak, believing the words of this demon, who seemed as fearsome as Jaldabaoth.

However, that was it, equally fearsome; they needed proof that Jaldabaoth was dead to live in security.

"Forgive us, great king Ainz Ooal Gown, do you have any proof that Jaldabaoth is dead? If he returns, I fear for our lives."

My eye sockets glowed a reddish color, giving the appearance that I was angry.

"You will never see Jaldabaoth again; you have my word. Now I dominate these hills. I will communicate to the surrounding countries of his death and his plans to force you to conquer the Holy Kingdom. Tomorrow you will have human traders and human adventurers, you must receive them properly according to your traditions."

I continued,

"The adventurers will come asking to explore the land in search of rare herbs and minerals; you will let them explore."

"The traders will come asking to pass to the Holy Kingdom; you will allow them to pass."

"There will be many changes from now on; you will dedicate yourselves to livestock and trade and wage war on whom I tell you."

"Understood, your majesty," Buser said.

"You are intelligent. I have heard of you, Buser, bitter enemy of the Holy Kingdom. You will be one of my generals. What do you think?"

"It is an honor."

I felt satisfied with how the exchange turned out.

"Just to be sure, what should you do with the humans tomorrow?"

"Not kill them, if they are adventurers let them explore, if they are traders let them pass to the Holy Kingdom," he said quickly.

"And if you don't?"

"Our species will be exterminated."

"I'm glad you understand."