Raising A Few Wives in a Beast Apocalypse

Chapter 558 557: Perfect Calm...

After that, the two parties exchanged information animatedly. Both were extremely interested in what the other had to say after all.

"Well, I'm not sure how to feel now. To think that there are many more divines in the beast world. Not to mention the lower ranks, who are also countless times more than our own. Is this war really worth fighting when the conditions are so dire?" King Fredrick spoke in a somber tone.

It wasn't just that which got to him. It was also learning more about Monarchs that do it. While they already knew about Monarchs, they were mostly just a far-away concept. But now, to learn more about increasing the pressure a lot.

From what they know, the guardians used tricks and arrays to win last time. But will that be viable this time? After all, it will all be expected, unlike last time.

While humans are great tricksters, the plan might have only worked because they were underestimated due to their weakness. Which won't be the case this time.

What made it worse was how all their true experts who could rival the Monarchs were killed in the war before the last one. And from records, there were only 5 of them against 12 Monarchs.

It was a miracle they weren't wiped out back then.

The worst part was how there were always new Monarchs when one died. Unlike them who had to build from the start without the natural cultivation land and resources or authority since there was none.

"Are you giving up?" Muku asked the king with narrowed eyes. There was already a hint of disappointment in his eyes. Though there was some understanding, too. After all, he knew just how terribly frightening Monarchs were.

"Haha. Do you think that I would have made it this far if I were so easily scared off? Though I might have to take you up on that offer of letting you lead... I'll need to see something first, but it sounds rather appealing right now," King Fredrick spoke with a broad, unrelenting smile on his face.

He was clearly afraid of the Monarchs after what he was told, but at the same time, he refused to back down. A true paragon among men.

"What? No, that was a joke. I really don't want anymore responsibility. Especially if the whole race. You can give that to Klaus. He's the one who likes telling people what to do," Muku replied with a wave of his hands in denial.

"Is that so? Well, if he has the strength when the time comes, then sure. However, for now, it would have to be you. Anyway, I'm sure you want to catch up with your family after a long separation. So I won't keep you here. Feel free to tour the kingdom as you chat. My people and I need to discuss what you told us and figure out the best way forward," King Fredrick dismissed Muku politely.

He could tell that the other party was getting bored. Clearly, someone not used to politics and such. This made him a great ally, actually. After all, if one is too scheming in politics, the chances of them losing their way and only chasing personal benefits while ignoring the bigger picture increase.

He was confident in himself that he was focused on the bigger picture. But he couldn't say the same for everyone else. So dealing with people like Muku was always a great thing.

"As you wish, your highness. We'll take our leave for now and see you later..." Muku readily agreed to leave.

He never liked meetings when it wasn't just him and his girls. After all, he couldn't goof around in meetings like this.

After that, he, the girls, and Klaus left the room...

....

Inside the meeting room after Muku's group left...

"Your Majesty..." the general who called Muku insolent before spoke hesitantly.

"Speak," the king replied calmly.

"Why do you seem so accepting of that boy? Sure, he is strong, but is he really worthy of the way you treat him?. And the joke you said about surrendering leadership to him was a bit..." the general spoke.

"Who said it was a joke?" The king cut him off and asked.

"It wasn't?" The general asked in a surprised and confused voice. He wasn't the only one. Everyone else in the room had thought that he was joking when he said it, but he wasn't?

"Tell me, how old do you think that young man is?" The king asked.

"From what I've gathered, since he is younger than Klaus and older than Klaus's sister, he should be around 23 to 25, as Klaus is 26 and the sister is 22, being 4 years younger?" The general replied confusedly.

"True... now add a minimum of 30 and a maximum of 50 years to that," The king continued.

"But wh... You don't mean..." the general caught on to something.

"Yes. I mean exactly that. Gareth sensed time manipulation on them," the king replied.

"IMPOSSIBLE! Even Gareth, with all his countless years of practice, can only pause time for a minute. And you're telling me they stretched a few years into a minimum of 30?!" The general shouted in disbelief.

"Hehe. Not only did they do that. But it was likely done in the Beast World. From how they spoke about it, it's safe to assume it wasn't an accident they found themselves there or that they returned." The king spoke calmly. Completely ignoring the general's shock.

"Is that why they are so strong?" The general asked as he felt that he was finally starting to see the full picture.

"Do you think you would be able to reach R9 in 30, no 50, no 500 years? Even with this KP system they talked about?" The king asked simply again.

"No. Only absolute geniuses can reach even R8 in that time. It can be observed from the young prince and Klaus. They are both R7 right now. But without lucky encounters, reaching R8 in the next 50 years is out of the question. Then, going from there to R9, that would require a few hundred years," The general replied truthfully.

"Exactly." The king didn't explain anymore.

"So that's why you want to make him the human leader? Considering that he not only managed to reach that rank but also brought his whole group with him certainly says a lot. So maybe it's not a bad plan after all," The general spoke understandingly.

"That's not all. Do you remember a while ago when he was telling us about the terror of Monarchs... I'm sure you do. And I'm sure you also felt despair in your heart. Which I confirmed by looking into all of your eyes. But do you know what I saw when I looked into his?... I saw absolute calm. Like he wasn't speaking about universe-ending threats but telling us about what he was having for dinner. There was no fear in his eyes at all. It was the same for the ladies at his side. None of them registered the threat..." The king exposed his analysis of everyone in the room.

"But it could have been just that. Maybe they didn't register the threat as they are still young. Maybe they don't comprehend the majesty of Monarchs yet," Another general chimed in. He refused to accept that the nerves of those brats were better than theirs.

"On the contrary, I think it's quite different. It's not that they didn't acknowledge the danger. Instead, they acknowledged it and thought of it as something to be faced instead of feared. After all, fear gets you nowhere. Especially in a situation like this, where running isn't even an option. Or maybe they have a secret weapon that works even against Monarchs. Anyway, it doesn't matter what the real reason is. Whether it's the first reason or the second, or maybe something else. What matters is that, unlike us, they seem ready for what's to come. Wouldn't you want such people to be the ones in charge? I, for one, would prefer that if possible. But I'm not forcing you to think like me. I'm just telling you where I stand so my decisions in the future don't shock you," The komg explained casually but seriously.

What he didn't know was that he was right on both guesses. Muku's group had dealt with Monarchs so much that the nervous fear everyone else has is long gone. Not to mention his bloodline that destroys all, including Monarchs.

Sure, for the time being, it was mostly useless with the little he could do against them. But if he develops it enough, who can stand in his way?

It was their trump card, and he was working on it every chance he got. So who knows, maybe by the time they have to face the Monarchs, he would be ready to destroy them.

If he isn't, why not hide behind Althea? After all, if other Monarchs can come into the picture, then Althea will be able to as well, right?

It was shameless, but it was a plan better than none at all.

"... We will do whatever you decide, your highness," the Generals all spoke at once after a moment of silence.

They figured that since it was their king who had gotten them that far, then why not continue to let him lead them in however he wanted?.

Yeah, King Fredrick was that charismatic...