After meeting Elmo and Victor outside the elven village, Vicente went with them to the heart of the Majestic Treefrog Grove.

The elves and dragons could not directly join them in the fight against the vampires because of the non-aggression treaty the two tribes had signed with Demien Bloodthorne in the past.

However, the Majestic Treefrog Grove was a vast region!

The elves and dragons were the rulers of the area, but their tribes together occupied only 45% of the territory. Other high-ranking tribes, allied with these two tribes, occupied the rest of the magnificent forest area the trio was currently in.

With at least three months to travel through this area before returning to their group outside the Majestic Treefrog Grove, the three decided to try to find opportunities and allies in this area first.

As soon as they left the elven tribe, with Vicente informing them of the opportunities he had, when and where his cyan pentagram would appear, as well as the elves' advice regarding the enemies they would encounter along the way, the three set out on this new mission.

Vicente was stronger, with information about something that could make him even stronger, and also with the Dragons' Amulet. But would it be enough? The young man's two allies couldn't help but remember how a fragment of a dragon's soul with early 6th stage cultivation could defeat them so easily and be sure it was not enough.

They had to get stronger, or get powerful allies, or risk dying before they even met Demien Bloodthorne!

...

Four days after leaving the territory of the Elves Tribe, Vicente's trio crossed a large area and arrived at the northern lake of the magical area they were in.

The lake before them was enormous. It was so large that you couldn't see the other side of its shore from any of the points around it, making this lake look like a small sea.

The vegetation where the group now stood was varied, with some parts of the area containing gigantic trees and little undergrowth, and another area where there were no such large trees, where the undergrowth thrived.

In the middle of this divided area, on the shore of the lake, a gigantic bird, so large it could carry an elephant on its back, was standing in front of Vicente's group.

With its wings outstretched as if ready to take flight at any moment, the bird looked as big as a 5th stage dragon, casting a vast shadow over the group.

Its huge legs shone like metal, reflecting the sunlight, while its claws looked like blades.

Its curved beak, ideal for tearing into the flesh of its prey, and its sharp, penetrating eyes would frighten many experts, even if the creature had no intention of doing so.

But when faced with this Intermediate Archmage, Vicente, Elmo, and Victor stood resolutely, their gaze fixed on the dark golden feathered creature's eyes.

"Human, why do you have this item?" The Roc asked, glaring menacingly at Vicente, his voice tearing through the sky as he felt the power of the dragons, his masters in this world.

"We are friends of the dragon tribe. We went through one of their challenges and got this item." Vicente said sincerely, even though he didn't owe it to the others to explain. Wanting to turn this encounter, which had started awkwardly with the bird approaching and even attacking them, into something more positive, he didn't speak arrogantly, nor did he try to hide the truth.

"We come from the Elves Tribe, Roc. We're looking for allies. Would you like to join us in fighting the damn vampires?" Elmo asked, his roots trembling as they prepared to attack should the creature before him lose his mind.

"Oh? Fight the vampires?" The bird sensed that Vicente's words were true and focused on the Leshy's words. "The three of you want to do that? With only this mediocre power?"

"We have six more 6th stage companions waiting for us outside the Majestic Treefrog Grove. But if someone like you joins our group, I'm sure dealing with those damn vampires will be a lot easier." Victor said, appealing to the pride of the giant bird in front of them.

The large, dark golden feathered bird retracted its wings, making its talons and body posture less threatening. "You have good eyes, human. We Rocs are among the five strongest in the Majestic Treefrog Grove. If anyone can fight the bloodsuckers, it's us."

"Will you join us, Elder?" Vicente asked with a twinkle in his eye.

Despite the Roc's confident and arrogant manner, it wasn't lying. After the dragons and the elves, the other three strongest tribes in Majestic Treefrog Grove were the Roc Tribe, the Hydra Tribe, and the Qilin Tribe.

The trio was on their way to the Hydra Tribe, which was located around the lake they were at, when they saw this giant bird approaching them.

The giant Roc glanced at Vicente before turning its gaze to the horizon and seeing the beautiful landscape before it, 22 meters above the ground.

"I want to help you. Vampires are like cockroaches where I come from. There, we have a saying. 'If you can kill a vampire, kill it before it's too late.'

But I'm afraid I can't join you. I don't have an agreement with these demons, but I have to protect my tribe."

Vicente narrowed his eyes, sensing this being was in the same situation as the vampires. "Are you also from the Upper Continent?"

"My ancestor came from the Upper Continent." The bird confirmed. "The elves and dragons have told you many things..."

"Some things, yes." Vicente smiled.

"Well, since you're friends of our coalition, I'll help you find some new allies to better prepare for the fight against Demien Bloodthorne. You seem to be going to the Hydra Tribe, right? Forget about them. Hydras are strong, but vulnerable to vampires. They won't help you.

The Qilin are different. The Qilin Tribe is 230 kilometers south of our current location. Find them and tell them I sent you. At least one 6th stage Qilin will join your group." The gigantic bird said as it tossed one of its feathers toward the group.

"In the meantime, I'll arrange for a Beginner Archmage from my tribe to meet you at the Qilin Tribe within a week. Until then, wait for me."

The group promptly thanked it before the bird took off as quickly as it had approached them.