Everyone Is A Lord: My Talent Is A Little Too Strong Chapter 2959 1618: Fortress and Contemplation

"Lord Clan Leader of the Fox People, please speak freely."

Leo Ray offered a slight nod, his gaze meeting the urgent eyes across from him.

From their prior encounters, Leo Ray was aware that the Tunnel Fox Race Leader, a close friend of Lila named Xiya, had been a pivotal figure since the very beginning.

"Your Majesty of the Humans, the various second-tier powers are currently in a state of disarray and desperately require a leader of high standing. We implore you, Your Majesty of the Humans, to assume the mantle of the new Master of the Throne Corridor and illuminate our path forward!"

Without any hesitation, Xiya earnestly appealed to Leo Ray.

"The Foxman Clan Leader speaks the truth; please, Your Majesty of the Humans, do not decline our plea; guide us on our future journey!"

The other monarchs and influential figures from the second-tier powers mirrored Xiya's sentiment, their expressions conveying the same urgent request as they spoke in unison.

Among them, Lila and Hollis were obvious proponents, and even Prince Chasing Shadow nodded, clearly endorsing this proposal.

"I apologize, everyone, but I must decline your request."

Facing the expectant gazes of all present, Leo Ray gently shook his head. "For innumerable years, the Throne Corridor has cast a long, unshakeable shadow upon all of you. I have resolved to eradicate it completely. Henceforth, the Throne Corridor shall cease to exist."

"Only by wholly forsaking this past can we usher in a new dawn."

Upon hearing his words, the assembly was first taken aback, but subsequently, they began to nod their heads in profound agreement.

Indeed, the Human Majesty's words resonated; for ages, the Throne Corridor had loomed like the shadow of Death itself, forcing them to live perpetually under the suffocating weight of fear, subjugation, and exploitation.

To forge ahead boldly, it was imperative to shatter this oppressive obstacle, thereby smoothing the path that lay ahead.

"We wholeheartedly endorse Your Majesty of the Humans' decision. Ultimately, the designation of Master of the Corridor is merely a title; our true concern lies in having Your Majesty of the Humans as our leader!"

Xiya placed a hand over her chest and continued, "Therefore, we humbly ask, Your Majesty of the Humans, to bestow a new name upon our unified force, and we pledge our allegiance to it!"

"Precisely; wherever Your Majesty of the Humans shall lead, that is where our home will be!"

Other monarchs and powerful figures echoed this sentiment, their voices joining in unison once more.

"In that case, I shall not betray your trust nor fall short of your expectations."

Leo Ray contemplated for a moment before speaking with a serious demeanor. "From the moment I led the Human Clan into the Outer Region, my singular objective has always been to unite the Human Clan with a multitude of Outer Region forces, enabling us to confront the myriad challenges of the future collectively, such as the Great Catastrophe and the even more unpredictable Plate Wars."

"I firmly believe that many hands make light work. Rather than maintaining an isolationist stance, it is far better to embrace all streams, thereby providing every faction a space to realize its inherent worth; this has been my fundamental intention."

At this juncture, Leo Ray proceeded to elucidate in detail all that he knew regarding the Great Catastrophe and his forewarnings about the Plate Wars to the assembled company. This not only laid the groundwork for their new unified force but also equipped everyone with a clear understanding of their future trajectory.

After absorbing Leo Ray's comprehensive account, every monarch present displayed an expression of uncontainable excitement, nodding their heads in repeated affirmation. Even Prince Chasing Shadow, a rare occurrence, was seen nodding vigorously.

In their eyes, Leo Ray's significance had ascended to an immeasurable, almost divine, status.

Regarding the impending Great Catastrophe, the monarchs of these second-tier powers possessed a substantial degree of understanding.

Particularly over the span of nearly a century, with the escalating instability of the magical ley lines, which resulted in increasingly frequent outbreaks of Corrosion, it had become an immense burden weighing heavily on everyone's hearts, an affliction they were powerless to alleviate.

After all, every first-class force had opted for a detached approach, viewing other factions as mere burdens or expendable assets.

Following the ascension of the Broken Wing King above all other powers, his exceptionally narrow-minded focus on plunder and subjugation had plunged all factions into an increasingly dire predicament.

Now, Leo Ray's initial objective of advancing hand-in-hand with everyone to confront the unknown, destructive calamities stirred profound emotions within them.

"In my assessment, this vast expanse of land upon which we reside is akin to a colossal 'Fortress'."

"From the very day I stepped forth from the Human Clan's humble abode, my ambition has been to interconnect as many 'rooms' as possible until the entirety of this 'Fortress' is seamlessly linked together."

"Only by acting in this manner can we concentrate on fortifying the defenses of the entire 'Fortress,' ensuring readiness for future trials. These trials encompass not only the Great Catastrophe but also other 'Fortresses.'"

Leo Ray's pronouncement resonated with all present as he continued, "Therefore, what are your thoughts on christening this new coalition the Fortress Alliance?"

"Fortress Alliance... a name that truly stirs the heart and inspires might, just as one would expect from His Majesty, the Human King!"

The young Frost Fire Giant King's head bobbed enthusiastically, his countenance alight with excitement. "Our Frostfire Giant Kingdom enthusiastically pledges its allegiance to the Fortress Alliance!"

"The Stone Giants are eager to join!"

"The Half-Titans give their assent to join!"

"The Desert Fishmen shall join!"

"And the Moon Shadow Deer Folk are willing to join!"

"The Tunnel Foxmen also wish to join!"

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In an instant, a chorus of assent arose from every monarch, their voices vying to express their agreement. Even Prince Chasing Shadow eventually offered a nod of concurrence.

"We implore you, Your Majesty of the Humans, to assume the esteemed mantle of Master of the Fortress!"