The Apocalypse and the Ally

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"I saw more than one go down." Geld spoke with a frown "This is not a private talk anymore." He said.

Benimaru nodded "However we were given an order." He said with his hands crossed "But we have Souei in stealth in any case." Souei's mission was always to be in Acnologia's Shadow ready to strike and turn the tides.

While the group was talking, another group of riders was making their way to the city in sight.

"That..." Benimaru noticed "... Lizardmen?" He could hear their singing from far away.

Geld sighed "That looks like the son of the Lizardmen chief." He said "Did they spar his life?"

"Apparently."

And so, Gaberu was running with top speed, and just when he was at the group's feet,he jumped off his raptor and did an acrobatic landing "Tada!! I am here!" He said.

"Whoa!! Gaberu-sama so cool!!"

"You stuck the landing!!"

"One more time!!"

As always his hench men were fanning over him.

"Not now everyone, We are here for more important matters." Gaberu turned serious "I am here looking for Acnologia-dono..." He announced to the group of Benimaru.

"..." Benimaru was already tired from hearing him speak "What do you need? Acnologia-sama is busy right now."

"Worry not, Since I have been exiled from my home, I have thought where should I go? Where am I most needed, where is the place that is desperately in need of my help." Gaberu was shining from head to toe, like a hero who came to save the day.

But Benimaru was not having any of it "...Cut his tongue and legs and send him back to the Lizardmen village. At least show some behavior of a refugee." He said.

Geld did not waste any time and took out his axe.

"WAIT WAIT WAIT!!" Gaberu quickly back off "I am here to ask for forgiveness and seek master to serve! It's just old habits guys, no need to be serious!!" He was sweating from head to toe 'The Orc is scary, the Kejin is even more scary, and I can feel some eyes on me from the shadows, I will get killed...'

Benimaru sighed "You seek a master to serve?"

"Yes, I thought and found no one more worthy-- I mean no one better than Acnologia-dono to serve, that's why I came here!" He said.

Geld stopped and looked at Benimaru "...Stay here until Acnologia-sama returns. Do something funny and I'll use your scales for as toothpicks."

Gaberu was pressured by Benimaru's hot magical aura, a fire lord standing in front of him, just by his gaze he is able to produce heat 'What kind of monsters serve under that person?!' he wondered.

....

Meanwhile...

Setting on a chair in front of a small table, Acnologia looked at the man in front of him, a king of a country came personally to see him, black hair, dark skin and protected in his armor with a sword at his side 'Isn't this the guy from Rimuru's mind?' However that was not what was important, Acnologia looked around him to see a few other black armored men "I thought you requested a private meeting...this does not look like it." He said while someone who looks like a butler was serving them refreshments.

"Hoho! My servants are too devout, I couldn't convince them to leave us alone." Gazel spoke in a light hearted tone.

"...You are not supposed to convince them." Acnologia was not buying any of his honey coated words.

Treyni took a sip of a juice given to her while not minding any of what is going around her.

"Haha! Leave us from that for now, We have more serious matters at hand, but first of all...I am Gazef Dowargon, King of Dowargon kingdom, It is a pleasure to meet you."

'I'll let it slide, weakling need protection anyways.' Acnologia grinned while giving Gazel a knowing gaze.

"....I am Acnologia Tempest, King of Dragons and King of this Forest, welcome to my home." He said.

Gazel tensed "King of Dragons....king of the Jura Forest?" He repeated.

"...Indeed, you did not hear wrong."

Gazel smiled "For King of Dragons, that I do not care about, dragons can settle their superiors however they like...but king of this forest? Your claim in absurd and without any back up or proof."

"You mean I have something I need to prove to you?" Acnologia rested his head on his fist and leaned to the side while completely relaxing in his seat.

Gazel looked at Treyni, the Manager of the forest who did not bat an eye to his claim.

Feeling his gaze, Treyni put down her cup and spoke "There is no mistake in Acnologia-dono's claim...The Great Jura Forest has formed an alliance amongst it's tribes and races, all under one banner and the leadership of the master who defeated the Orc lord and saved our homes from destruction...As the alliance leader... Being the king of this forest is not a wrong."

Gazel had his eyes opened, together with his butler who was in disbelieve.

However, Gazel smiled "Haha! If the Manager of the forest backs up your claim, then I have no reason to refute it either, however...the Great Jura Forest is a neutral territory kept as such to imprison the Storm Dragon by the Demon lords...Your claim over it will no longer make this forest neutral and the wrath of the demon lords will befall you." He said.

"...I do not fear Demon lords, I do not fear anybody, They all can try my wrath instead." Acnologia spoke with a frown "I have taken the mantle of king and I intend to keep it...clean or dirty."

Gazel couldn't help but clench his fist in hiding, Acnologia's words were a clear warning to those who have bearded it or not "I see...But I must ask...Where does your settlement stand?" Gazel asked.

"...Your meaning is?"

Treyni smiled and interrupted "It's means if your settlement is a peaceful one or a hostile one to the neighbor nations."

Gazel nodded "Yes, Monster settlement are usually on the hostile side but there are a few peaceful ones that work the same as the big nations, for example the Beast demon lord kingdom, Even though it is under a demon lord ruling, it still trade and make relationship with other nations, I wonder which one are you on?"

Acnologia nodded "I do not intend to shed blood recklessly, I plan to grow this home where monsters can live in harmony, away from hunger and the struggles and the tragedies of the everyday monster life."

Gazel smiled "So a peaceful one, by the size of this forest, the Jura Forest under you can be considered a nation size settlement, May I presume that you do not have any allies that can recognize your nation?"

Acnologia sat straight and nodded "Indeed, we are busy with the aftermath of the Orc lord. There is no time to look for allies...not that we needed any in the first place."

Gazel laughed "Kahaha!! Well, Allies don't exist for just sending help, but rather, you need an ally nation that will recognize your nation as a true and peaceful monster nation...Or you will be considered an illegal monster gathering that will have to be taken care of by the other nations, such was the Fate of the hostile monster settlements."

Acnologia thought for a moment "And I presume you are not telling me this just for the sake of it, right?"

"Indeed, I would like to form an alliance with your nation." Gazel said while extending his hand to Acnologia.

Acnologia was a bit surprised, but he kind of saw it coming when he started speaking about allies..."...And what do you want in return."

"The things allies these days want from each other, Your nation and Dwargon nation will have to exchange Military reinforcement, economic trades, reduced fee of crossing the boarders, protection of citizens and criminal extradition...etc." Gazel said.

Acnologia thought for a moment "I see no reason to refuse." He said. He finally took Gazel's hand.

"By the way...What is the name of your nation, Acnologia-dono?" Gazel asked.

Acnologia froze when his worst enemy came up [Naming!!] With the thousands of somehow similar names he have given, Acnologia started to hate naming things.

"...We don't have a name." He said in frustration.

"Hahaha! No need to rush, I will retreat for today, Acnologia-dono must first Inform his people about the news, you then can create the name you desire. Meanwhile I'll write the official documents and come back tomorrow. Until we meet again." Gazel spoke. In a few seconds he was already on his way back.

Treyni and Acnologia stood side by side looking at the departing Dwargon king "It seems our Forest has a king now." Treyni said.

"You don't like it?" He asked.

"What is there to hate? With you and the storm Dragon back in the field, Our forest is bound to prosper." Treyni said cheerfully.

"You already knew?" Acnologia asked, while they didn't try to keep it a secret, Veldora's return was supposed to be somehow hidden.

"Hm? What are you talking about? The whole world must have know about his return? That Magic burst wasn't something that can be ignored." Treyni tilted her head.

"...Tsk." Acnologia shook his head in annoyance "Let's head back." He said.

And so, Acnologia went back to deliver the huge news... As always, Regurdo called for a celebration...again!

The debate for the nation's name was heated between Acnologia, Veldora, and Rimuru....And of course Rimuru's name won by the majority vote.

The Nation will be named Tempest after the Family of three brothers last name.

The capital city will be named Dragonheart, surprisingly, This name was given by Gobuta who said since there is 2 Dragons that lives here, it should be so.

And now, one celebration turned into three.

Milim, the demon lord was devouring everything in sight.

Irene was sitting with a bunch of strawberry cake buffet, if you look closely,you can see her trembling from the heavenly meals in front of her.

...Gaberu was ignored to the side 'Its okay, they don't know that I am a great warrior yet.' he was thinking.