"I... I'm here to discuss the specific terms of the alliance between our two races with you."
Sylvia found a lame excuse; she didn't dare look into Wu Liang's eyes, her voice as faint as a mosquito's buzz.
But her slightly trembling eyelashes and her hands tightly clutching the corner of her clothes had already betrayed the tension in her heart.
Who was Wu Liang? He saw through the Elf Queen's duplicity at a glance.
The phrase "my woman" from earlier in the day was like a seed that had already taken root and sprouted in her heart.
And the overwhelming victory that evening was the best catalyst, making her fully realize the reality and be completely conquered by this man's power.
Fueled by the alcohol, Wu Liang walked toward her step by step.
"We'll talk about the alliance tomorrow."
He picked her up horizontally from the chair and walked toward the large, soft bed.
"Ah! What... what are you doing?!" Sylvia cried out, struggling symbolically for a moment.
"What am I doing?" Wu Liang tossed her gently onto the bed, then pressed his body over hers, whispering in her ear, "Naturally... making you truly 'my woman'."
He no longer had any patience or need for testing.
He kissed her cold yet soft lips, blocking all her cries and protests.
Sylvia's mind went blank.
She could feel the scorching breath and the strong scent of alcohol from the man, and she could feel his unquestionable dominance and power.
She should have resisted, should have been angry.
But for some reason, her body was as soft as a pool of spring water, unable to muster a shred of strength.
The pride of a Queen, the dignity of a demigod—at this moment, they were completely shattered.
In their place was an unprecedented, strange feeling that made her tremble yet also harbor a faint expectation.
Her hands changed from pushing away to weakly grasping the clothes on his back.
Her body changed from stiff to slowly reciprocating... [Ding! Detected that S+ rank target 'Sylvia Moonshadow's' mental defenses have completely collapsed. Submission level has reached 100%!]
[Ding! Congratulations to the Host for completing the hidden quest: Conquer Moon Whisper!]
[Quest Evaluation: Perfect!]
[Issuing quest rewards...]
[Reward 1: Host's lifespan +500 years!]
[Reward 2: Obtained Talent—All-Element Magic Mastery (Passive)! The Host can instantly master and use all basic and advanced magic of all elements!]
[Reward 3: Obtained the supreme secret technique of the Elf Tribe—"Hymn of Life"! Can significantly accelerate life growth, heal injuries, and even resurrect the newly deceased!]
[Reward 4: Obtained special item—Seed of the Elven World Tree ×1! Once planted, it can transform the territory's environment and greatly increase the concentration of life energy and mana!]
...The next morning.
The first ray of sunlight shone through the window, illuminating the room.
Wu Liang opened his eyes, feeling refreshed; the exhaustion and drunkenness from last night had vanished.
Her long golden eyelashes fluttered slightly, and her beautiful face bore a hint of satisfied and weary blush. Gone was yesterday's coldness and majesty, replaced only by the attachment and charm of a woman in love.
Looking at her like this, Wu Liang felt an unprecedented sense of conquest and satisfaction welling up in his heart.
From today on, the most noble woman on this continent also completely belonged to him.
When Wu Liang walked out of the room feeling refreshed, Sylvia followed behind him, though her face still carried a bit of shyness and awkwardness.
She had changed into an ordinary elven dress and followed closely behind Wu Liang. Her girlish demeanor caused everyone who saw it to drop their jaws in shock.
When they arrived at the dining room, Lina and Irene were already waiting there.
Seeing Wu Liang naturally take Sylvia's hand, let her sit beside him, and personally hand her a glass of milk, Lina and Irene's expressions were a sight to behold.
"Sis... Sister, you..." Irene pointed at their joined hands, stuttering and unable to say a word.
Lina was also shocked, but she was much more mature than Irene. After the shock passed, it was followed by a burst of ecstasy.
Her Majesty the Queen... has been conquered by this man?
Doesn't this mean they don't have to fight anymore? Is the Elf Tribe... saved?
Sylvia's cheeks flushed red under her sister's gaze. She wanted to pull her hand back, but Wu Liang held it even tighter.
"From today on, your Queen is also my woman," Wu Liang said to Lina and Irene in a tone that declared his sovereignty. "From now on, we are one family."
One family... Lina and Irene looked at each other, both seeing a hint of absurdity in the other's eyes, but even more so, a sense of relief.
This outcome was perhaps the best outcome.
The news spread quickly.
The Elf Queen had become the Black Rock leader's woman, and the Moon Language Kingdom had formally entered into an eternal alliance with the Black Rock Tribe.
Sylvia personally issued a royal decree, ordering the elven army stationed outside the city to lay down their weapons and accept reorganization by the Black Rock Tribe.
He lowered his head and saw the once-lofty Elf Queen, now curled up in his arms like a docile kitten, sleeping soundly.
The Elf Tribe's powerful archers and mages were reorganized into a special mixed unit, with Lina Starseeker serving as the commander, reporting directly to Wu Liang.
They would serve as the special forces of the Black Rock Army, executing high-difficulty combat missions.
With the integration of the Elf Tribe and the annihilation of the Roland Empire's "Punishment Army," there was no longer any force in the entire Western Border that could contend with Wu Liang.
He became the King of the Western Territory in both name and reality.
One month later.
"Woo—!"
Accompanied by a loud whistle, the first official train pulled by the "black rock" locomotive slowly departed from the Tiee Fortress station.
Its destination was the main city of the Black Rock Tribe, hundreds of miles away.
After tens of thousands of prisoners worked day and night, this steel artery connecting Wu Liang's two core territories was finally fully connected!
Wu Liang stood in the luxurious observation car specially built for him, with beauties in his arms and a row of stunning women of all types standing behind him.
Wei Xian, Eliza, Florgloria, Akomann, Sa Lan, Ignis, Annia, Suina, Lolia... as well as the newly joined Sylvia, Lina, and Irene.
His harem had grown to an unprecedented size.
The train roared across the plains, and the scenery outside the window made everyone gasp in amazement.
On both sides of the railway were endless waves of golden wheat.
With the dual blessing of Wu Liang's Earths Grace skill and the Elf Tribe's natural magic, the Western Border saw an unprecedented bumper harvest this year.
Mountains of grain completely solved the problem of food and clothing for everyone in the territory, and laid the most solid material foundation for Wu Liang's next step of expansion.
Seeing the happy smiles on the faces of the people in the fields and their heartfelt worship and support for him, Sylvia's heart was filled with emotion.
Perhaps, following this man really was the best way out for the Elf Tribe.