As the fear and confusion rippled through the ranks of the demon adventurers, the once confident and poised noble demons now found themselves rattled by the sheer magnitude of the situation. The appearance of Lich King Drelak and his generals had thrown everything into disarray. The adventurers, who had been on the cusp of victory, now faced an entirely new and terrifying threat, one they had never anticipated.

The Succubus Queen, seated upon her grand throne, narrowed her eyes as she studied the intruding force. She rose gracefully, her wings unfurled, casting a soft, ethereal glow that bathed the throne room in light. Her gaze swept over the Lich King and his generals, a wicked smile curling on her lips. “So, the Lich King himself has chosen to visit my palace. How intriguing,” she purred, her voice dripping with malevolent amusement.

Lich King Drelak, towering and imposing, stepped forward, his skeletal frame crackling with dark energy. His voice, deep and resonant, echoed through the throne room. “Succubus Queen,” he intoned, his tone devoid of warmth, “I’ll be straightforward. Will you join me in my quest to conquer the world?”

“Hahaha! Conquer the world? What kind of joke is that?” the Succubus Queen scoffed, her laughter dripping with disbelief as she dismissed the Lich King Drelak's idea as utterly ridiculous. After all, to conquer the world, one must first be able to leave the dungeon—a feat no monster could accomplish. Little did she know, Drelak possessed the power to freely enter and exit any dungeons, unhindered by any restrictions.

“Of course, I knew you would say that. But fear not—I possess a rare artifact that can bring you out of this isolated Dungeon World. If you vow to join me, you’ll be free to leave this dungeon,” Lich King Drelak said.

What Lich King Drelak said wasn’t a lie; his very presence here proves he has the power to enter and leave any dungeon at will. However, the Succubus Queen, being a prideful boss monster, was not one to submit easily.

Lich King Drelak, sensing what the Succubus Queen was thinking, decided to take the initiative and said, “I know what you’re thinking, but you should give it up. No matter how much you resist or how much pride you have, the outcome will be the same. You can’t win against me, so it would be wise to accept my proposal peacefully.”

Hearing that, the Succubus Queen let out a weary sigh and replied, “Fine. It seems I don’t really have any other options, do I? No matter how I look at it, the outcome is inevitable. I suppose I’ll accept your proposal.”

“Excellent choice,” Lich King Drelak said, a satisfied smile crossing his face. “It appears I didn’t need to use force after all. Now, let’s move forward with the slave contract.”

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Without wasting any time, the Succubus Queen bowed deeply in submission, her reluctance evident as she accepted the bone slave collar from Lich King Drelak. This act of submission marked a significant shift in her position, as she was now forever bound to Drelak’s will. In an instant, she went from being the supreme Succubus Queen of this world to becoming one of the boss monster generals under Lich King Drelak’s command.

With this latest addition, Lich King Drelak now commands a formidable array of 14 boss monster generals. Moreover, as Drelak's power continues to grow, his generals become increasingly formidable as well. It won’t be long before both Drelak and his generals ascend to S-Class status. Once they reach this level of power, they will be poised to embark on a full-scale conquest of the entire world, bending everyone to their will and solidifying their dominance.

Once the slave contract was finalized, a wave of silence fell over the throne room. The adventurers, both noble and common, were gripped by an intense sense of fear and dread. Their eyes darted nervously around the room, each person acutely aware of the ominous new threat that now loomed over them, casting a shadow of foreboding over their once confident demeanor.

Lich King Drelak’s eyes gleamed with dark satisfaction. “Now that the Succubus Queen is under my control,” he declared, his voice echoing through the vast throne room, “we have secured a powerful asset for our future plans. However, our business here isn’t complete yet. We still need to deal with these demon adventurers, and their dead bodies will serve well to expand my skeleton warrior army. Kekeke!”

The throne room fell into a heavy, oppressive silence as Lich King Drelak’s chilling laughter echoed through the grand hall. The adventurers stood frozen, their shock and fear palpable. The once-hopeful faces now reflected a deeper dread, their earlier triumphs overshadowed by the looming threat of the Lich King and his newly acquired ally, the Succubus Queen.

Zealot and Sasha, among the sea of stunned adventurers, exchanged grim glances. The unexpected turn of events had turned their hard-fought battle for survival into a desperate struggle against a seemingly insurmountable force.

‘Son of a bitch! If it weren’t for this bone slave collar, I wouldn’t be involved in this mess!’ Zealot thought, frustration evident in his mind. ‘Dammit! This is becoming increasingly difficult; it seems the “Age of Monsters” is making everything hard to predict. I can’t believe the knowledge I gained from reading the novel is proving useless now. Ugh! Fuck this Lich King bastard!’

Zealot felt a deep sense of disappointment and regret, realizing that it was too late to change the situation now. He couldn’t believe how his trust in the novel had failed him, landing him in such a dire situation.

Meanwhile, ‘Tch! I can’t die yet! I have to kill Zealot no matter what! If I don’t, I’ll die with immense regret!’ Sasha thought as she unsheathed her weapon, preparing to strike Zealot down with all her might.

Zealot, having read Sasha’s thoughts, could only sigh in disappointment. He couldn’t fathom how she was so focused on revenge when the real threat was Lich King Drelak and his boss monster generals. ‘This stubborn bitch… I can’t believe she’s still obsessed with revenge at a time like this. Jeez, this is unbelievable... She's got revenge on her brain like it's a full-time job…’