I Ascend to the Divine Throne through Arcane Means

After all, he hadn't even fully explored the Isaac Great Forest, let alone sailed out to sea.

Moreover, Jasper could sense that the humans in front of him were not weaklings.

These people seemed to be of Commander Level?

It's important to know that a Commander Level existence is considered a strong entity within the Isaac Great Forest.

Although their aura seemed to Jasper just freshly at the Commander Level, the fact that several appeared here was peculiar.

In the Lizardman Tribe, as long as one undergoes training for a time, they can become a warrior.

Beyond that, only a few can, through continual training and battle experience, rise to become a commander.

But to break through to become a hero, that's something that might not occur even once in many years.

Before Jasper broke through to Hero Rank, he too was at the Commander Level.

Having several Commanders was enough for a tribe to survive in the Isaac Great Forest.

"What kind of deal?"

Jasper asked, looking at the humans before him.

"The Kane Floating City is planning to develop this great forest, and naturally, we need to communicate with the inhabitants first."

Haha glanced at the task introduction on the system panel and said to Jasper.

"We need to explore resources within your tribe's territory to determine their value."

"If there are resources of sufficient value, you will receive twenty percent of the mining profits."

"If you're willing to cooperate with the Kane Floating City, your tribe will also receive protection from the Kane Floating City against attacks from other forces in our world.

"Besides that, there's also...."

"Alright, you don't need to say anymore."

Initially, Jasper listened patiently to what Haha was saying, but his face quickly darkened.

Who do they think they are?

Wanting to develop resources in the Water Snake Tribe's territory?

What a joke!

This is just like handing over the Water Snake Tribe's territory!

Even back when he hadn't broken through to hero, the tribe wouldn't accept such terms, let alone now!

Moreover, the Water Snake Tribe's resources only get twenty percent for mining?

Even the Water Snake Tribe doesn't impose such terms on vassal tribes, so how is this different from making the tribe a slave to the Kane Floating City?

Protection for the Water Snake Tribe?

This is simply provocation!

It's an insult to the Water Snake Tribe!

Jasper couldn't hide the anger in his eyes, gazing at the players with hostility.

In his mind, these people were asking for death.

Indeed!

The fact that he has achieved heroism hasn't been announced, so did these humans come to provoke him?

It's time to showcase his power!

Without a word, Jasper drew his longsword and swung it at Haha in front of him.

"Hmm?"

Haha, who had been watching Jasper's movements, reacted instantly and retreated upon seeing the attack.

Unfortunately, the difference in power was too great. Although Haha dodged Jasper's initial attack, he was still cut into two after a few consecutive strikes.

"Time to run!"

"Damn, a Gold Rank Professional, are we that unlucky?"

"Even other lizardmen don't have Gold Rank!"

"Let's get out of here!"

...

The players originally standing behind Haha saw what happened and, after checking the system panel's alert of their teammate being attacked, quickly turned to flee.

With the opening of version 3.0, the level cap for players has been increased to level 80.

This means players can now successfully break through to Silver and become Silver Rank Professionals.

But even so, they pose little trouble for Gold Rank Jasper.

Seeing the players run away, Jasper stepped forward and killed another one but didn't continue the chase.

Killing them wasn't a hassle, letting them go was simply to spread the message.

To let others know what happens when you provoke Jasper, who has become a hero!

"What's wrong?"

Ymir approached Jasper, curious as he cleaned his longsword.

"Didn't you want to recruit those humans?"

"They lost their minds, daring to say those things."

Jasper shook his head and recounted the conversation with Ymir.

"Damn, how dare they?"

Ymir was enraged, glaring toward the direction the players fled, ready to chase after them.

As chief, Ymir naturally held the Water Snake Tribe in the highest regard.

The humans' words blatantly disregarded the Water Snake Tribe, deliberately insulting them.

While Ymir was still fuming, Jasper calmed down.

For some reason, the mention of the Kane Floating City by those people caught his attention.

And even gave him a sense of unease.

Jasper trusted his instincts, as they had aided him many times during his adventures.

Could something unexpected happen?

Jasper furrowed his brows, thinking that as the sole hero in a hundred years of the Isaac Great Forest, he should have no rivals.

Yet the humans' reaction puzzled Jasper.

Being able to kill a Commander in a few moves, they must know his prowess isn't something they can contend with.

This is definitely the strength of a Hero Rank.

The group fled decisively, abandoning their ally without hesitation.

But even then, Jasper couldn't sense fear from them, and noticed one even turned to take a small box, aiming it at him, flashing light.

Strange...

Though the human corpse before him was present, there wasn't anything noteworthy.

Was I overthinking it?

As Jasper and Ymir were returning to the shipbuilding site, a lizardman was waiting there.

Seeing them back, he hurried over to say:

"Lord Jasper, Chief, the leaders of other tribes have arrived."

"They are waiting for you two to return."

"Oh? Why did they come over?"

Ymir was curious and asked:

"Which ones came?"

The messenger lizardman quickly replied:

"Chief Bert of the Claw Tribe, Chief Aus of the Green Eyes Tribe, Chief Aus of the Jialu Tribe, Chief Qiqi of the Croc Tooth Tribe, and Kuxue High Priest of the Long-tailed Tribe."

"What's going on, with all of them here?"

Ymir looked cautious upon hearing this.

"What's wrong, brother?"

Jasper asked Ymir.

"These are some of the strongest leaders from the surrounding tribes. I previously informed them of your hero achievement."

"I intended to invite them to celebrate your hero achievement and discuss future tribe integration, but didn't expect them to arrive so early."

"Could it be something unexpected?"

Ymir felt uncertain.

In the Isaac Great Forest, when a hero emerges in a tribe, others rally around and unite to conquer other races.

The Lizardman Tribe's status as one of the strongest is due to historical lizardman heroes leading them against other races.

The Water Snake Tribe never had a hero, but other tribes did.

The Water Snake Tribe supported them fully and reaped significant rewards.

Knowing Jasper became a hero, Ymir planned to do the same.

He didn't foresee such a scenario, could the tribes defy tradition?

But with Jasper, their defiance surely wouldn't succeed.

Thinking this, Ymir hurried with Jasper to the tribe.

Upon entering the largest building at the center, Ymir saw several different looking lizardmen seated cross-legged, seemingly in discussion.

Seeing Ymir's return, and Jasper behind him, Chief Aus of the Green Eyes Tribe spoke first:

"Ymir, we have trouble now."

"Have you seen those odd-looking people?"