I. The Royal Clan: Rhine and Tygo

The wisdom of the War God guided all of this. After a spiritual communication with the War God Kambas, the High Priest in the red robe of the Holy Altar announced the will of the War God. The newly born royal family was named the War God's Clan, the eternal guardians of the temple. In light of the overwhelming power of the War God's Clan, they will be permanently stripped of "the vast majority" of their rights to bear offspring by the War God Kambas. As for the offspring resulting from intermarriage with other races, the War God will no longer intervene. In light of the overwhelming power of the War God's Clan, they will be permanently stripped of "the vast majority" of their rights to bear offspring by the War God Kambas. As for the offspring resulting from intermarriage with other races, the War God will no longer intervene

Even the Rhine people, who have the most lenient views on sexuality and family, were outraged. At that time, the chieftain of the Rhine, who was also the father of His Majesty Grek Sal, nearly dueled with his own son. Maintaining an ambiguous relationship with a woman of a different race is not uncommon among the nobility of the Beamon Kingdom. Some powerful and influential nobles even possess beautiful human and elven slaves as their concubines, while keeping several enchanting fox girls is considered quite normal. Maintaining an ambiguous relationship with a woman of a different race is not uncommon among the nobility of the Beamon Kingdom. Some powerful and influential nobles even possess beautiful human and elven slaves as their concubines, while keeping several enchanting fox girls is considered quite normal

Within the realm of the Behemoth, the rate of deformity, which refers to the likelihood of Behemoth mothers giving birth to offspring that lack intelligence or possess only rudimentary intelligence, is significantly higher than that of humans. These offspring, which fail to attain intelligence, are still considered family members. Among them, there have indeed been instances of certain beastmen engaging in the repugnant act of mating with their own beast relatives.

The direct consequence of this matter was that the vassal tribes under the two races, the rabbit-headed leaders of the Boai tribe and the cat-headed leaders of the Garfield tribe, engaged in a large-scale armed conflict in the royal city

The current king of the Kingdom of Bimon is His Majesty King Grek Sal, a lion of the Rhine tribe

The fertility of the Rhine and Taige tribes has never been particularly high, and since the will of the God of War is expressed so subtly, the implication is all too clear.

However, no noble dared to bring such matters to light, as this kind of audacious act that defies the world is intertwined with family honor. No noble would be bold enough to challenge the honor of their own family.

Although the Kingdom of Bimon has not engaged in warfare with neighboring countries for the time being, there have always been localized frictions, especially with human nations. In the eyes of humans, Bimon is merely an uncivilized barbarian. While the truly barbaric nations lie beyond the Thunder Mountains, stubborn humans still equate Bimon with savagery.

The king belongs to the Rhine tribe, while the queen is from the Taige tribe

Only the Berserkers can face the frenzied roars of the Behemoths head-on, fearlessly engaging in a brutal melee where flesh and blood fly. Their valor continues to be passed down through generations in the tales of the Behemoths even a thousand years later

The legendary aspect of His Majesty Grek Sal is manifested in another matter, which adds a significant chapter to the long history of the Behemoth Kingdom

He did not know who said these words, but every time His Majesty Grelk Sal thought of this, his eyes would inevitably become moist

Orcs only respect the strong. In the Battle of Hyjal, humans introduced to the Behemoth figures of legendary greatness, akin to dragon riders, and showcased the power of mages that transcended worldly imagination. However, if one were to ask who remains celebrated by the Behemoths a millennium later, it would be none other than the Berserker of Tel Aviv.

The four princesses together bore a total of twenty-four princes and four princesses for His Majesty Grek Sal, bringing both a tremendous surprise and a dilemma to the Bimon Kingdom. The mixed blood of the Rhine and Taige clans is indeed the crystallization of two of the most outstanding races. The princes are far more agile, taller, stronger, and smarter than their relatives, whether they are cousins from the Taige clan or the Rhine clan.

Although such events are not uncommon among humans, who claim to have a long and brilliant civilization, they remain an unforgivable crime in the eyes of the Behemoths. Interracial marriage is viewed by the Behemoths as only slightly better than mating with beasts, which illustrates how shocking the decision made by His Majesty, the esteemed and universally recognized powerhouse, Gregor Sal, was at that time.

However, it is regrettable that although these powerful main battle races possess formidable combat strength, they are unfortunately not particularly sharp-minded.

Within the Royal Guard, there exists a training squad composed of twenty authentic Tel Aviv Berserkers. These individuals are the very companions that His Majesty Grek Sal encountered during his adventures in Tel Aviv. The Berserkers share a similar disposition with the Behemoths—that is, they only respect the strong

What is astonishing is that His Majesty Grek Sal's fidelity to love is comparable to that of the mandrakes, a species that has long been extinct in the Behemoth world. He outright rejected the requests from other tribes to offer beautiful women, only accepting three concubines contributed by the Taige tribe due to the king's obligation to take four consorts. Together with Queen Angel, he spent twenty-five years in affectionate companionship.

His Majesty King Grek Sal ascended the throne and was crowned with the Thorn Crown at the age of twenty. This year, he is forty-five years old, and it has been twenty-five years since his coronation in the year 115 of the Aegean calendar, during which he has faced two waves of challengers appointed by the God of War.

Many ethnic groups expressed serious dissatisfaction with the king's favoritism, yet felt powerless to change the situation

The Kingdom of Behemoth differs from humanity; the most respected among the Behemoths are the strong. Even those Behemoths who come from the most humble of backgrounds can be promoted to nobility if they achieve military merit.

As challengers, not just anyone is qualified. First, the five major races and their subordinate tribes will conduct a preliminary selection (PS: the selection format refers to Super Girl... hehe...). Candidates must be universally recognized as strong, and only those who emerge victorious in internal family competitions will qualify for the next round of competition

The reaction of the Taige tribe was equally intense, but surprisingly, Princess Angel accepted the proposal of His Majesty Grek Sal.

The Behemoth Kingdom is an extremely martial nation. Although the Behemoths' reverence for military power has reached an unparalleled level, the balance between the Taigo and Rhine tribes has now been disrupted. Whether these brave and intelligent princes will permanently rule over the Behemoth Kingdom is the most troubling issue for the Council of Elders and the priests of the altar.

The Taige and Rhine tribes both bear a glorious title—royalty. Although the populations of these two races are quite small, they are all born hereditary nobles, much like the swans of the Smile tribe. The Rhine and Taige tribes jointly protect the capital of the Bimon Kingdom, the city of Shabak, which is home to the City of Kings and the City of the War God.

In terms of the Elephant Clan, although their military strength is considerable compared to the Behemoth and the Pan-Continent, they have never had a king throughout history. This is because they are fundamentally unable to pass the intelligence examinations set by the Elder Council and the wise priests of the Sacred Altar.

Love is always cruel

The Rhine clan, with a population of 4,000, is responsible for guarding the southern urban area where the Elder's Hall is located, while the Taige clan, with a population of 5,000, is tasked with guarding the northern urban area where the Temple of the War God is situated

As the most elite guard composed entirely of nobles, the garrison forces in the royal capital consist of only four regiments, with the Taige and Rhine clans each commanding half. Their equipment is the best among all legions of the Behemoth. These four regiments are directly overseen by the king, which allows their legion insignia to be engraved with a crown. This unit is named "Whip of the War God"

However, even the clarifications from the war god Kambas did not alleviate the concerns in the hearts of the Behemoths. Since then, there have been few instances of intermarriage between different races among the Behemoths. Occasionally, there are examples of intermarriage, but they are often unacceptable to both families involved. In certain families, the crime of intermarriage with another race is considered a serious offense, ranking just above the crime of mating with beasts, and can lead to the application of family-sanctioned punishment.

This matter concluded with His Majesty the King's insistence and the mediation of the God of War's priest. At that time, many nobles, including the Lions of the Rhine, were willing to concede primarily because they believed that this might just be a fleeting whim of the capricious monarch, who would soon grow weary of it. After all, the Lion tribe's notorious reputation for being extremely irresponsible in matters of love is far more renowned than their invincible prowess in battle.

The Elder Council is the authority institution of the Beamon Kingdom, second only to the king. More than half of the elders oppose and can even amend the decrees issued by the king. The elders of the council are composed of the most recognized, just, selfless, and erudite noble elders from various races, who have endured the vicissitudes of life. The position of elder is for life, and vacancies can only be filled by the respective race when an elder voluntarily resigns or passes away.

The magnificent fur of the Behemoth, the beautiful fox girl, and the swan girl are all coveted targets for humanity.

His Majesty the King’s fondness for the beauties of the Taige tribe has far surpassed his affection for the beauties of his own tribe

The Whip of the War God, in addition to being supported by a sanctuary for sacrifices that is far superior to other troops, is composed of two-thirds from the Lion and Tiger clans, with one-third sourced from outstanding soldiers across various battle zones, effectively concentrating the elite of the Behemoth Kingdom's finest.

The direct consequence of this matter was a scattering of eyeballs on the ground

An unexpected event occurred after the competition; before he could be crowned by the High Priest of the Holy Altar, the would-be king surprisingly proposed to Her Highness, Princess Angel.

His Majesty Grek Sal went to Tel Aviv with a pilgrim's heart, where he defeated countless berserkers and returned to the Orc Kingdom with their praise and blessings

The altar sacrifices of the War God’s servant and the trials proposed by the elders certainly involve more than just considerations of bravery and ferocity; they aim to select a strong individual who possesses both wisdom and valor. Only such a strong individual can lead countless Behemoths towards glory

Although there have been intermarriages between different races in the past, resulting in offspring, there has never been such a powerful and dominant new lineage born. This example has completely perplexed the elders

This great monarch defeated the representatives of the other four major races and the challengers of the Taige tribe in the contest for the throne that year, and ultimately vanquished the reigning king, His Majesty Hemingway of the Taige tribe.

The Altar Priesthood and the Council of Elders will issue the examination questions for the trials to the candidates dispatched from various races at the appropriate time. Only those who endure the five assessments set by the Altar Priesthood and the Council of Elders, and gain the recognition of the War God Karpas, will have the opportunity to confront the monarch and compete for the Thorned Crown

This situation is as absurd as a human male marrying a female ogre.

Although the God of War, Campos, clarified to all the Behemoths through the altar that the Mueller clan is a regrettable case, this is due to the close blood relationship between the House clan and the Nadi clan, resulting from the consequences of consanguineous marriages. However, the God of War absolutely supports and permits inter-ethnic marriages.

The king of the Behemoth Kingdom is not a hereditary position; the Behemoth realm is a world where the strong survive. Each king serves a term of ten years. Upon exceeding this term, the five great nobles can each select a challenger, from which the most outstanding warrior is chosen to compete against the king. The victor is crowned as the next king.

Speaking of this, one must mention the newly emerged race of the Muler tribe in Bimon. After the Millennium War, the population of Bimon sharply declined. In response to the threat posed by humans, following the Battle of Hyjal, the Bimon Kingdom, which retreated to the Danube Wasteland, once issued a decree by the Council of Elders, allowing intermarriage between the populous House centaurs and the Neidi donkey-headed people. As a result, their descendants became hybrids resembling donkeys rather than horses. Although they combined the strengths of both races, becoming stronger and more enduring, the consequences were severe. The female mules of the Muler tribe all possess a congenital defect—an inability to bear offspring. The Bimon Kingdom, which retreated to the Danube Wasteland, once issued a decree by the Council of Elders, allowing intermarriage between the populous House centaurs and the Neidi donkey-headed people. As a result, their descendants became hybrids resembling donkeys rather than horses. Although they combined the strengths of both races, becoming stronger and more enduring, the consequences were severe. The female mules of the Muler tribe all possess a congenital defect—an inability to bear offspring.

In the realm of the Behemoth Orcs, there are countless valiant and battle-hardened races. Even among the weaker races, there may unexpectedly emerge fierce and combat-ready talents and close kin. Moreover, one cannot overlook the immensely strong Bearfolk of the Beel tribe, the astonishingly powerful centaur warriors of the House tribe, and the ferocious, bloodthirsty crocodile warriors of the Cartile tribe, among other formidable main combat races.

In the face of the potential threat posed by humans, who are equipped with far superior resources and numbers compared to the Behemoths, every successive king has been deeply concerned but has never managed to find a solution. For some unknown reason, humans subconsciously cannot accept the Behemoth orcs as allies.

Being a good king requires more than just bravery

Thus, the throne of the Beamon Kingdom is essentially monopolized by two races: the Tiger Warriors of the Taige tribe and the Lion Warriors of the Rhine tribe. Both of these races possess unparalleled bravery that surpasses all in the Beamon Kingdom, as well as extraordinary wisdom that is not commonly found among other races

Although the High Priest of the Sanctuary, the Great Shaman, is quite old and well-versed in many matters, he nearly dislocated his jaw in surprise.

Among the various tribes of the Behemoth, although there are no legal restrictions on intermarriage between different races, almost all tribes still adhere to the custom of marrying within their own kind. The formation of such customs does not occur in a day or two, and breaking these habits cannot be accomplished in just a short time either

Although the king of the Beamon Kingdom possesses the right to have three palaces and six courtyards, and various tribes must present beautiful women from their clans to the king, in reality, the practice of tributing beautiful women from various tribes is largely a decision made to consider the balance of power distribution among the tribes

His Majesty Grelk Sal is recognized as the most formidable warrior among the Rhine tribe and is also a legendary figure known for his unconventional ways. In his youth, before his coronation, the king enjoyed adventure. It is said that he once crossed the Taimuraya Snow Mountain and visited the human kingdom on the other side, the Kingdom of Tel Aviv, which is covered in ice and snow. The Kingdom of Tel Aviv is the most respected kingdom among humans by the Behemoths. A thousand years ago, during the Battle of Hyjal, the renowned Beel tribe legion among the orcs was severely defeated by the berserkers produced by this kingdom, suffering significant losses.

Since His Majesty Grek Sal was still single at that time, his proposal to Princess Angel meant that, if successful, Princess Angel of the Taige tribe would undoubtedly become the queen