"Hmm?"
Hearing this, the cadres immediately became interested.
Disobedient?
Then beat them until they obey.
The Monster Nation's friendly attitude towards the Tengu Clan was entirely based on the relationship between Hakurou and Kaede.
Otherwise, if it were another race, they would have already pushed through forcefully.
Shion and Ice Empress had already agreed.
Once the Tengu problem was resolved, they would ask Rin for permission to subdue the Lizardmen's wetlands.
"My Lord!"
Hoshiga: "The Starfang wolves are willing to be the vanguard!"
"In yesterday's battle, the Ogre lads didn't get to fight to their heart's content."
Akano also refused to be outdone. "I heard that the Tengu Clan has innate divine strength, and my Ogre have long wanted to test their mettle!"
"And us Hobgoblins."
Rigurd flexed his muscles, striking various poses. "Managing prisoners and transporting supplies, please rest assured and leave it to us, Rin!"
"Alright, alright."
"Calm down first, everyone."
Rin shook his head and said, "The Tengu Clan's strength is not weak."
"As far as I know, the leaders of the Tengu Clan throughout history have been able to gain the blessings of the Mountain God."
"Their strength is comparable to a Demon Lord Seed."
Judging by magicules, Momiji was roughly equivalent to a Demon Lord Seed with 300,000 magicules.
Of course, only the magicules quantity reached that level.
The strength of a monster depends on two things, magicules and skills.
Momiji didn't have any powerful Unique Skills.
So, in a real fight, as long as your magicules break through 100,000, you can be considered on the same level as her.
Below 10,000, 10,000 to 100,000, 100,000 to 1,000,000.
Within these three stages, the amount of magicules is not the key to determining strength, Unique Skills are.
"Special A-Rank..."
Hearing about Momiji's strength, the cadres immediately knew that they might not be her match.
However, Artoria, Snow Empress, and Ogerpon remained unfazed.
"So, Benimaru is not her match?"
Akano was worried that his son would suffer a loss there.
Of course, Akano didn't care if Benimaru lost an arm or a leg.
What he was worried about was whether Benimaru had embarrassed Rin.
Hmm, indeed a loving father.
Daughters are treasures, sons are weeds.
It's an old tradition of the Red Oni family.
"Not at all."
Rin anticipated the possibility of a battle.
He now had plenty of magicules, which he could use to boost his dependents.
So, he immediately sent enough magicules to Benimaru, allowing him to break through to Special A-Rank.
Also upgraded were Shion, Shuna, Souei, as well as Ice Empress and Justeaze.
"Benimaru, having reached Special A-Rank, successfully defeated Momiji with his Unique Skill."
Although it wasn't an instant kill like in the original work, he still won relatively easily.
"Lost, and still dare to show attitude?"
Ice Empress felt her anger surge. "Those Tengu are a bit too ungrateful, aren't they?"
She was also Special A-Rank now and considered her strength to be above Benimaru's.
If even Benimaru could win, she certainly could too.
"It seems there's a big problem within the Tengu Clan."
Artoria analyzed. "As the strongest, Momiji was defeated by us, but the other side still maintains a strong attitude."
What does this indicate?
It indicates that some Tengu don't take Momiji seriously.
They don't acknowledge Momiji's strength.
Or rather, they weren't afraid because of Momiji's defeat.
"So, who exactly are they?"
And as keen as Artoria was the Snow Empress, she also detected the internal conflict within the Tengu Clan.
"The xenophobic faction."
"It is because of them that our plans have been hindered."
Rin actually went to the Tengu Clan with good intentions.
First, joining Rin meant that all members would receive a name.
For the Tengu Clan, with a population of tens of thousands, this was simply a godsend.
As for receiving a name and becoming Rin's subjects.
It should be known that naming a monster, in severe cases, could directly cause the namer to die.
Rin took such a great risk to name them.
It's reasonable for you to offer your loyalty, isn't it?
"However, the fact that I am willing to bestow names is currently only known to Elder Kaede."
Rin said with a serious expression, "I am not a pushover, I will not do things like shamelessly offering benefits to others."
"So, this is a test for the Tengu Clan?"
Snow Empress immediately understood Rin's intention, he was screening the Tengu Clan for those worthy of his acceptance.
"Elder Kaede is a smart person."
"No, I should say, she trusts Hakurou enough."
Kaede trusted Hakurou, knowing that he wouldn't joke about such matters.
And if the naming matter was true.
Rin's sincerity would truly be overwhelming.
"As expected of the Tengu Clan Elder who has managed the Sacred Mountain for 300 years, she is a farsighted woman."
Snow Empress nodded silently, developing a good impression of Kaede.
The other cadres were the same.
No one dislikes smart people, especially when the other party also has the identity of Hakurou's wife.
Hakurou serves as the chief instructor in the Monster Nation.
The old man possesses an extraordinary demeanor, a true grandmaster, deeply beloved by all.
"After all, she's Hakurou's wife, so by extension, she's one of us."
Rin was aware of Kaede's situation.
Having given birth to Momiji, she had transferred almost all of her magicules to her and even named her.
Kaede having lost her magicules, was now bedridden, and her condition was not optimistic.
"Is there a way to treat her?"
Shuna and Shuna were somewhat concerned about the condition of Hakurou's wife.
"It's just a minor issue."
However, Rin didn't take it seriously.
It was merely a lack of magicules.
For such a small matter, was Violet's eight million magicules reserve a joke?
Just giving Kaede some magicules would immediately make her lively and energetic.
"And she also made a request, neither too big nor too small."
"A request, you say..."
Shuna: "Since she is Hakurou's wife, we can certainly listen."
"However, if it's too much, Rin-sama cannot agree."
"Yes."
Snow Empress: "At worst, I'll go myself."
"Haha."
Hearing everyone's discussion, Rin smiled faintly. "Actually, it's nothing much, just a marriage alliance."
"Marriage alliance?"
"Who with whom?"
"If it's with Master, that's absolutely not allowed!"
Upon hearing of a marriage alliance, the girls in Rin's household immediately couldn't sit still.
Their reaction was even more intense than when they had heard about the hawkish resistance earlier.
"Ahem, that, it's not me."
Rin quickly interrupted some people's fantasies.
If Snow Empress and Snow Empress were to hear that the Tengu Clan wanted to form a marriage alliance with Rin, they would likely rush over on the spot and wipe out the other side.
What kind of trash dares to make such a request.
They're practically asking for death.
(To be continued.)
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