Become Overpowered CEO of Hero Clan

Become Overpowered CEO of Hero Clan – 106

The grand banquet began with the sacred flames burning brightly. The harmonious melodies of the pipa and haegeum filled the air, and the graceful dancers moved elegantly to the rhythm.
Eaglemaw, having transformed into the form of a young human man, thoroughly enjoyed the performances and refreshments prepared by the Ligno Giant tribe. As the performances neared their end, a Lord-class tree giant pulled a massive cart, displaying the tributes. Each time, Eaglemaw nodded in satisfaction and offered a word of praise to the tree giant acting as a porter.
The night-time performance continued until the early morning. The beautiful dancers had gathered around Eaglemaw, attending to him, while intelligent monsters performed a play called “The Legend of the Eagle,” bringing the banquet to its climax. The monsters continuously praised Eaglemaw, striving to win his favor.
“You’ve worked hard to prepare this.”
“It is nothing. We cannot afford to be careless on the day we serve you, Great Eaglemaw, once every hundred years.”
“Haha, it has almost been a thousand years since I allowed you Ligno Giants to reside in the Screaming Lands. Never forget to be grateful. Without my protection, could your once-small tribe have achieved such remarkable progress?”
“How could we ever forget your sky-like grace, Great Eaglemaw? Your words make me worry that our performance did not meet your expectations.”
“And what if it didn’t?”
“I apologize! If you point out the shortcomings, we will listen attentively!”
“Heh, it’s fine. These children are enough for me. I will take them with me when I leave, so be prepared.”
Eaglemaw said, looking around at the beautiful dancers. These intelligent dancers were all Lord-class Arctic Fox monsters, but to Eaglemaw, they seemed nothing more than mere attendants.
“Well… These dancers belong to the Ice Castle. I had to request them from the Frost Queen of the artic regions. If we do not return them, it could cause diplomatic issues.”
“What? Are you defying my orders?”
“Th-that is… I apologize!”
“I like them. They will leave with me tomorrow. Consider it an honor to become my attendants.”
The dancers barely managed to hide their pale faces. They could not express dissatisfaction to such a high-ranking being.
“Hahaha, being able to continue serving you, Great Eaglemaw, fills me with joy. You will continue to cherish us, won’t you?”
A quick-witted female Arctic Fox monster, speaking in a nasal tone, nestled into Eaglemaw’s embrace. She had been occupying Eaglemaw’s lap the entire time.
“Haha, that depends on you. There are many maidservants serving me, so you’ll have to work hard not to fall behind.”
“Oh dear, I hope I don’t end up taking jobs from the other sisters there.”
“Hahaha! You’re a bold one.”
Eaglemaw, intoxicated by the banquet, drank heartily. Once the performances ended, he ordered everyone to leave except for the dancers.
At that moment, a mysterious scream echoed from a distant place. The unsettling sound made Eaglemaw’s eyes glint with a cold chill.
Chief Timberlord, noticing Eaglemaw’s change in demeanor, tried to avoid displeasing him.
“Haha, you know this is the Screaming Lands. Sometimes the restless spirits cry out like that.”
“…Timberlord, you said your people have been in this land for almost 1,000 years.”
“That is correct.”
“Aren’t you curious about what happened to those who lived here before you?”
“If you would tell us, we would listen attentively.”
“The tribe of monstrous beasts that lived here 1,000 years ago dared to harbor resentment against me, who collected tributes every hundred years. I had allowed them to stay in this land rich with negative energy. Ungrateful wretches.”
“Monstrous beasts, you say. I have heard of them, but I didn’t know they were such ingrates. To think they would dare to resent you, Great Eaglemaw.”
“They must have had something to rely on. But do you know how long it took them to finally defy me after staying in the Screaming Lands? About 1,000 years.”
“I did not know such a tale existed in the Screaming Lands.”
“Haha! Is that all you have to say? How coincidental. Neither they nor you could endure beyond 1,000 years.”
“What do you mean by that…?”
“The Twilight Impermanence Formation. The monstrous beasts believed in that ancient formation and dared to challenge me. They had spent centuries mastering its control.”
– Roar…! –
A terrifying killing intent emanated from Eaglemaw. The dancers quickly fled the banquet hall, and fear crept into Timberlord’s eyes, which had been filled with loyalty.
“On the night when two moons overlap, the yin energy of the sky becomes overwhelming. The spirits trapped in the Twilight Impermanence Formation are too afraid of the sky’s grand yin energy to utter a sound. Yet, such a scream…”
– Crack! Crackle. –
Eaglemaw’s killing intent grew even more palpable, causing the ground to tremble. Timberlord, realizing the gravity of the situation, could only stand frozen in fear.
Eaglemaw’s arms, back, and lower body began to swell. Eagle wings extended from behind the young man’s back. His gray robe tore apart, revealing the thick feathers of an eagle covering his entire body.
“…Are you saying that your Ligno Giant tribe intends to follow the same foolish path as the monstrous beasts?”
“W-what do you mean by that! Great Eaglemaw, please quell your anger! It is true that we researched the Twilight Impermanence Formation, but we never intended to oppose you!”
“Do not think you can deceive me with your sly tongue. If it is truly a misunderstanding, prove your loyalty to me.”
“W-what should I do?”
“Are you so terrified that you’ve turned to stone? Swear the Oath of the Heart Demon before my eyes.”
“I understand! Please wait a moment.”
Chief Timberlord manipulated a ring to open a magical space. He reached into the void and pulled out a neatly crafted stone tablet. With a trembling voice, he began to chant.
“I, Timberlord, have never intended to defy the will of the sky-like Great Eaglemaw! It is true that we researched the control methods of the Twilight Impermanence Formation, but we never intended to use it against Great Eaglemaw! Our Ligno Giant tribe will remain your loyal servants for generations, for thousands and thousands of years!”
“Haha, good. I may have misjudged you… Ugh. Ugh!”
Just as Timberlord was about to inscribe his name in blood on the stone tablet, Eaglemaw suddenly clutched his chest and staggered. The fear-stricken expression on Timberlord’s face instantly changed, a cold smile spreading across his lips.
“Heh heh, the poison is finally taking effect. The colorless, odorless Divine Shadow Poison is an ancient demonic relic that gradually halts the heart and muscle movements of its victim. Even as a Tier 2 being, you cannot withstand the toxicity of the Divine Shadow Poison!”
“You wretch!”
– Roar! –
With a thunderous roar, the giant eagle monster broke through the banquet hall’s roof and soared into the night sky. Though its eyes were filled with intense killing intent, its movements were sluggish, and its wingbeats appeared awkward.
– Swish— Thud. –
The Lion King, who had been hiding his presence, flew in like a lightning bolt and landed beside Timberlord.
“Timberlord! Has it begun?”
“Yes. The poison has taken effect, so time is on our side. All forces, subdue Eaglemaw!”
Flames roared to life, and the drums began to beat once more.
– Thud— Thud—! –
As the flames of the banquet hall’s sacred fire extinguished, the beacon atop the tall fortress ignited, casting a fiery glow. The resounding drumbeats echoed across the plains, signaling to the monsters that the moment of decisive battle had arrived.
– Thud. Thud-thud. Thud. –
Under Chief Timberlord’s precise commands, the Lord-class champions gathered in a line, plunging their arms into the ground. Thick tree trunks sprouted from the earth where the eagle hovered in place.
– Crack-crack-crack! –
The trunks twisted like living serpents, attempting to ensnare the giant eagle. The eagle responded by flapping its wings, generating a frigid gust of wind.
The fierce gusts managed to sever several of the growing tree trunks.
– Swish! –
However, new trunks quickly sprouted to replace the ones cut by the wind. By now, twelve Lord-class tree monsters stood in a line, their arms embedded in the ground.
– Screech! –
Eventually, the sluggish movements of the giant eagle allowed the tree trunks to latch onto its right foot.
“Now!”
“Here we go!”
– Bang! –
Timberlord and the Lion King leaped into action simultaneously. They flew to opposite ends of the eagle and threw a long, net-like object with great force.
The net absorbed the yin energy of the two Emperor-class monsters, expanding to cover the entire sky. The eagle, its expression twisted in frustration, surrounded itself with a blood-red barrier for protection.
Its body had been unresponsive for some time, making it difficult to use other treasures or techniques.
– Whirl—! –
– Crunch. –
The massive net wrapped tightly around the blood-red barrier. Meanwhile, the eagle closed its eyes and began to mutter something.
“Throw the branch spears!”
– Boom. –
– Swish-swish-swish! –
This time, twenty Lord-class tree giants drew long wooden spears from their bodies and hurled them at the giant eagle. The spears struck the blood-red barrier entangled in the net, but only managed to create minor cracks, failing to penetrate it.
“Again, throw!”
– Swish-swish-swish! –
– Thud— Thud-thud-thud— Thunk! –
Several of the wooden spears fired in succession managed to pierce through the blood-red barrier. This success brightened Timberlord’s expression. The Divine Shadow Poison, an extreme toxin from ancient demons, was effectively suppressing Eaglemaw’s power. Otherwise, the blood-red barrier would never have been breached by the spears of mere Lord-class tree giants.
– Crunch. –
Timberlord, who usually maintained the form of a green-haired human male, reverted to his true form. A massive brown tree giant, twice the size of a Lord-class tree giant, took a powerful step forward.
– Boom! –
The ground shook as the giant Timberlord threw a purple wooden spear from his shoulder with great force.
– Swoosh. –
– Thunk! –
The purple spear shattered the blood-red barrier and seemed to pierce the giant eagle within.
“Ugh.”
However, the blood-red barrier soon shattered into pieces, revealing the giant eagle clutching the purple spear in its talons.
A dark crimson aura flowed over Eaglemaw’s entire body. It seemed he had expelled the extreme toxin of the Divine Shadow Poison.
“Did you think I, Eaglemaw, would succumb to mere poison?”
“The Divine Shadow Poison is not so easily overcome. You must have temporarily suppressed it in a corner of your body! Don’t pretend to be strong when you can’t even use your full power because of the poison!”
“Hmph, 70% of my strength is more than enough to annihilate you.”
– Roar───! –
Drawing upon yin energy, Eaglemaw exuded an overwhelming pressure that seemed to crush the world. As the giant eagle’s massive wings flapped vigorously, two whirlwinds formed on either side of Eaglemaw, beginning to devastate the surroundings.
The battle had reached a critical juncture, with the fate of the Ligno Giant tribe hanging in the balance.

Note: I changed Simma Oath to Oath of the Heart Demon