Building A Human Empire By Creating A Clan [EN]: Chapter 101

“Edar Lundringgen, attend the Grand Assembly.”

The messenger from the Grand Assembly arrived shortly after the Lord departed.

This messenger was alone, unlike the twin envoys from before.

Aside from being an elf, she shared nothing in common with the twins.

【Lv. 87】

I checked her level and searched my memories.

Had I encountered her before?

No, she wasn’t a figure I recalled.

‘The fact that someone of this level isn’t in my memory suggests she died before the game’s official start.’

The time I became Edar and the game’s launch date are separated by decades.

‘I don’t know precisely when she was destined to die; it must have been sometime during that long interval. The important thing is that her fate has changed.’

Because I’ve altered history.

The event that would have killed her must have been averted as well.

‘There must be more than just one or two people like this.’

How many races have been affected by my becoming Edar?

Humans, orcs, and vampires – three races, at least.

‘Knife-ears [a derogatory term for elves] and dwarves? Their conflict didn’t escalate into a full-blown war, so it’s not as significant. It just gave me a little more room to maneuver. I couldn’t inflict significant material or human damage on them.’

Only orcs and vampires have truly suffered as a result of the altered timeline.

The remaining races are arguably in a better position than they were at the game’s original start.

‘In the original story, there was supposed to be a great war between the races just before the game began.’

A chaotic period of recovery should have occurred, leaving them too preoccupied to bother with humans or Tiamar, but that’s a history that will never come to pass now.

The reason, as I said, is because of me.

‘I don’t regret it. This was the right choice.’

I pushed aside my thoughts and addressed the messenger.

“Are you instructing me to come alone this time as well?”

She shook her head.

“No. There are no restrictions on who you bring.”

“No restrictions? Could I bring an army, perhaps?”

She smiled at my jest.

“You may. But you’ll have to travel directly, not through the gate [teleportation portal].”

My subordinates exchanged wary glances.

“Her excessive politeness is suspicious.”

“It would be wise to prepare thoroughly before going.”

Indeed, I should.

Is the Grand Assembly likely to be so generous towards me?

There must be a reason for the smile.

“Calliope, select thirty of our most skilled warriors.”

“Yes, Edar-nim.”

“Helmut, choose twenty trustworthy humans.”

Helmut’s eyes widened in surprise.

“Are we accompanying you?”

“I’ve said it’s time for humans to step onto the world stage. The Grand Assembly is that stage. For the future, you must experience it firsthand – how humans are perceived and treated in the wider world.”