Reincarnated As A Lion In Another World-Chapter 168: Instructions, New Policies

The six-trees clearing, a place that had been kept hidden from the rest of the forest for some time.

Through repeated use of magic runes scattered everywhere, placed around layer upon layer.

All who searched for this place would find themselves going in circles, unable to reach their destination no matter how many sharp twists they made.

Only a being who had experience in the arts of magic could navigate his way through the ghostly trees to find the Six-Tree clearing.

Kael strolled past the ghostly trees, feeling the dense magic energy pressing against his skin. On his back was a green magic rune and etched on the pupils of his two eyes were blue intricate patterns.

The blue, circular pattern magic runes, overlapped with his golden irises, creating a pair 9f mesmerizing eyes no one was around to see.

Kael eventually reached the area of the six-tree clearing to see a magnificent sight.

Six trees stood in a circular formation as usual. Unlike before when the trees only had one circular magic rune on them, now each tree was completely covered in glowing runes.

Each tree exuded a terrifying amount of magic energy, acting as an energy storehouse for magic, the same storehouse used to power the magic stones and temporarily powered the Log Carriers.

At the center of this clearing was a large lioness with multiple rune tattoos flashing all over her body.

She sat on the ground in the middle of the clearing, allowing the vast magic energy of the trees to bathe her in the overflowing magic energy.

Her body brimmed with color and her eyes were closed shut. As sensitive as N'bayé might have been, she was currently unaware of the happenings of her immediate surroundings.

Her mind was in constant turmoil, revising and rewriting calculations. Her body was constantly trembling as it underwent minuscule change.

Kael could practically feel the quality of her magic energy being lifted.

Kael walked to N'bayé, standing in front of the large lioness and observing her closely. Truly, she was unaware of anything, Kael was hiding his aura and she didn't even open her eyes to stop to check who stood in front of her.

"This is good," Kael said to no one in particular, "By the time you're awake, I'll probably be gone…"

Then he turned around to look at the trees and the grounds and the trees. He noticed that N'bayé had prepared well for this moment l, she probably saw it coming and knew exactly when it would come.

"Just how useful would you become once you've evolved? Will this affect my child?" Kael asked himself.

His eyes looked back at N'bayé, sensing the growing life inside of her. It had just been three months of pregnancy.

No longer saying anything, Kael immediately walked out of the six-tree clearing, having seen enough, he had other things to do.

However, one of the trees gained a new magic rune, a small red mark at the bottom of the trunk.

Inside this rune was a recording of everything Kael had said and things he did not say. Kael had left a message for N'bayé.

If she was successful in this evolution, she would be the strongest of his lionesses, he had to leave some instructions for her to follow.

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Burdo walked beside Zabita, still in his tier 2 lion form.

After three months of staying close to Kael, one of the most wealthy and influential beasts in the forest, he still hadn't evolved to tier 3.

This was intentional on Kael's part, something Burdo did not really appreciate.

He had watched non-lions being given the chance to be stronger, better, and faster, while he, the brother of the king, wallowed by the river.

Burdo's lionesses had long lost the excitement they had for him. The only reason they still followed him was because half-bread was better than none.

Their first choice for a pride leader to follow would have been Kael, unfortunately, the king wasn't interested in having them as consorts.

There were now other lions already out in the forest but none of them were related to Kael in any way. Kael simply allowed them to stay as some sort of…experiment to watch.

It was better to stay with the brother of the King, even though both of them didn't really have a good relationship.

Burdo could not accept this, not with his nature. He had gone to Kael and demanded an explanation, risking his life in the process.

Fortunately for him, Kael had been in a good mood that day and dismissed his unrespectful tone. Instead, Kael had told him that he would allow Burdo to evolve once his first daughter was born.

Of course, the betrothal contract, Burdo didn't forget.

If Burdo had tried to evolve the manual way, like Priya, perhaps he would already be tier 3 by now.

"Did something happen?" Burdo asked, his dorsal fin opening slightly.

He noticed how the atmosphere near the mountain was dry and down even though it was early morning.

The wolves patrolled with their ears down, the foxes were not bickering as usual, and there were a lot of bird scouts in the sky all of a sudden.

Zabita nodded, continuing her walk. She then proceeded to explain the attack that had happened and tell him about Katari's injuries.

Burdo's expression froze, Kael was in a bad mood, he didn't need to be a genius before he knew this.

Subconsciously, his steps became lighter and his breathing became more controlled.

Zabita side-eyed him, observing his involuntary act of subservience. She didn't feel any egoistical superiority watching him, even though she had to be careful.

Eventually, they arrived at the side of the mountain where Kael was currently residing.

This place had the steepest mountain side and there were almost no caves in the immediate vicinity.

Currently, there were a lot of wolves around, even some foxes and snakes.

Burdo didn't like snakes, and as soon as he saw some of them grouped up in a corner, he frowned.

In the absence of Madam Vixy, the caste leader of the Fox Merchants, Ken stood in her place.

A lot of people could already tell that this would lead to some serious issues in the future, Madam Vixy was just…not someone who should be offended repeatedly.

The leader of the Snake Assassins, Esta, was here too. Her green snake body coiled up in a corner next to Ken.

She was one of the few creatures who preferred to stay in her true form.

Commander Bibi was also present. He stood next to Kael in his humanoid form, arms folded and wearing a cold expression.

There were some bloodstains on his body as well as some scars on his chest, but he didn't seem bothered by it, he listened attentively to what Kael was saying.

Olivia, Priya, Diane, and a strange person Burdo had never seen before were also present. This strange person wore grey clothes, had brown skin and deep black braided hair.

Behind her were two powerful black wings, folded and containing their power to themselves.

"Nalii is probably staying with Katari to watch over her and make sure she's in good health," Zabita said offhandedly as she made her way to Kael and the rest.

Eidel and Ruda were still nowhere to be found, Skybaud, the leader of the Avian Intel was also absent.

"...A change of plans is necessary, the campaign would have to be brought closer which will stress you guys," Kael said with an indifferent expression.

"No worries Your Majesty, we were looking forward to this day," Commander Bibi said with a cruel smile.

The others nodded. It was at this time that Burdo and Zabita joined them, forming a circle that separated them from the rest of the wolves and foxes.

"Burdo, you're here, good," Kael said, nodding his head before looking at the Esta.

"Katari will not be available for some time, you will have to coordinate with Priya or N'bayé while I'm gone.

I want the elephants subjugated before I come back, failure is not an option. Use all the means you have, get an elephant spy if you have to." Kael said.

Esta nodded her head, bowing slightly to acknowledge Kael's command. She didn't know how long Kael would be away but she knew she had to start delivering results as soon as possible.

"As for the instigators of this early morning attack, I personally want to pay them a 'visit',

The campaign to take over Paradise Beach is in full swing as of this moment.

I doubt if our current army numbers will be enough. For now, two policies will be in effect.

The first is that the warrior subcaste will be open. Fox Merchants, Avians, Snakes, and perhaps bears, they can now apply to become part-time warriors.

This is just the first, Priya or N'bayé will give you the signal for other sub-castes to be open. I wish to use this to diversify our economy.

The second policy is that another round of aggressive recruitment will be going on. You start recruiting now and you continue as you make your way to Paradise Beach.

By the time you reach your destination, I expect a force of more than one thousand warriors, feel free to surpass my expectations."

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Kael's words stunned the listeners, but Kael didn't budge, his decision was made. As a matter of fact, Burdo felt it was a reasonable thing.

Only he knew just how bad it would be to underestimate the inhabitants of Paradise Beach, especially those Cheetah brothers.

Kael looked to the sky, waiting…