After applying the ointment all over the limbs, the Jade Godtree reached out and grabbed Iris's hem, saying in a matter-of-fact tone, "Turn around."

"Hehe." Iris smiled and turned to look at the Jade Godtree, saying, "Is this the attitude you have when asking for help? You've lived for so long and still don't understand basic courtesy. What a waste."

The Jade Godtree held out the ointment in its hand, tilted its head, and made a light hum, resembling a stubborn child.

Iris glanced at her, then reached out to take the ointment, slowly lifting up the Jade Godtree's petal skirt and applying the ointment on its back.

"Hiss-" The Jade Godtree couldn't help but draw in a breath.

As Iris applied the ointment, she said, "It's fine if you didn't understand courtesy before, but if you still don't understand in the future, there might be consequences~"

Iris's smile was warm and comforting, making people feel at ease. But in the eyes of the Jade Godtree, it seemed sinister. She suddenly had a bad feeling, wondering if something like that would really happen to her... No, how could something like that happen to herself? It was absurd...

After applying the ointment, Iris returned it to the Jade Godtree and said, "Twice a day, my little green tree. I wish you a speedy recovery."

"Hmph!" The Jade Godtree made another snort, refusing to pay attention to this bad guy.

After a while, the ointment began to take effect, spreading a cool sensation throughout the body. The Jade Godtree immediately felt the burning pain in its body lessen. Its expression showed a hint of surprise. This ointment was really effective.

This bad guy still had a bit of conscience.

Following that, Iris began to instruct the vampire soldiers to clean up the battlefield, check the names of the deceased soldiers, and arrange for their burial.

The White Stork Empire now belonged to my vampire forces. Who would be better to stay and guard this place? It had to be someone familiar with the White Stork Empire and with some governing abilities.

Demons were absolutely out of the question. They had to accompany me on the expedition to the Ruined Land continent. It would be a waste for them to stay here.

This person had to be selected from the vampires. Iris looked at the small villa she used to live in, and an image of a woman came to her mind...

"Merice." Iris murmured.

Merice was Iris's cousin and held the position of student council president at the Tian Du Academy in the White Stork Empire. She should be familiar with the White Stork Empire.

Merice was also part of the vampire royal family, and Lilia should have taught her some governance-related matters. Even if she hadn't, Lilia dealt with political affairs every day, conducted morning audiences, and with prolonged exposure, she would have learned some things. If she didn't understand anything, she could learn!

"Well, that's decided." Iris nodded and decided to let Merice manage the White Stork Empire.

At this moment, a figure appeared in the sky, holding a sword wreathed in lightning and fire. This angel hovered in the air, looking down at Iris and said, "Thank you, vampires, for helping the White Stork Empire drive away the savages of the Ruined Land. On behalf of the people of the White Stork who have passed away, I express my gratitude to you!"

Although the angel was dressed in blood-stained silver armor, his figure was tall and elegant. His facial features were firm and profound, with a high nose and seductive thin lips.

He was the ninth-ranked Angel of Dawnlight - Uriel, formerly known as Davis.

When Iris heard these words, she couldn't help but feel that the other person was insane! What do you mean by representing the people mourning the passing of White Stork? Are they trying to seize control of the White Stork Empire? However, it seemed unnecessary for her to argue with someone of this level, right?

Iris looked up at the sky, and their eyes met.

This angel looks a lot like Davis... Iris paused for a moment, this strange thought flashed through her mind. Could it be that Davis is also a reincarnated angel? Or is he similar in appearance to this angel?

Even if the other person is Davis, Iris would never hand over the White Stork Empire! Her goal is to unify the two continents, not just occupy a few pieces of land.

"May I ask for your name?" Iris asked.

The angel furrowed their brows slightly and replied, "I am Uriel, the Angel of Dawnlight, the ninth in the angelic sequence."

"I understand," Iris smiled. "I am well aware of your intentions, but the autonomy of the White Stork Empire belongs to the vampires. If you want the autonomy of the White Stork Empire, then show me what you're capable of!"

Iris's attitude was resolute and brooked no interference.

"I understand," Uriel said. Suddenly, they descended from the sky, wielding a sword that crackled with lightning, and landed in front of Iris.

"Boom!" Uriel suddenly burst forth with a dazzling light.

"Buzz ~" Within that light, countless fragments of electric currents surged. These fragmented electric currents danced around Iris as if they wanted to corrode her body.

Iris's pupils contracted, her arm lifted slightly, and her palm radiated a platinum-colored flame. As soon as the fragmented electric currents touched the flame, they immediately exploded violently.

Iris intentionally controlled the power of the White Flame; otherwise, those fragmented electric currents could not contend with the White Flame at all.

The distant Jade God Tree looked on with excitement. She wished for this angel to kill Iris so that she wouldn't have to pay compensation and could leave this place.

Before the smoke from the explosion had dissipated, Uriel crossed through it at the fastest speed, appearing again less than five meters away from Iris.

With one hand holding the sword crackling with lightning, Uriel stabbed towards Iris's abdomen. Uriel had no intention of killing this vampire; he knew that he needed the vampire's help to oppose the Ruined Land.

The main reason he wanted the autonomy of the White Stork Empire was to bury the comrades of those knight orders and let the White Stork people who were wandering outside return to their homeland, nothing more.

Iris reacted swiftly. She adjusted her footing just in time to avoid Uriel's attack. After three months of arduous training, both her reaction speed and agility had improved.

Uriel did not expect Iris to evade his attack. A hint of surprise flashed in his eyes, but then a cold smile curved on his lips. He twisted his wrist and continued to advance towards Iris.

Iris immediately used her spear to defend against Uriel's attack. The two weapons clashed, creating dazzling sparks.

"Bang, bang, bang ~"

After a series of clashes, the two of them stepped back a few steps.

After this exchange, Iris understood Uriel's strength. This guy had only awakened for less than half a year and had not fully recovered his strength. Iris had no pressure fighting against him.

Iris gave face to Yulier mainly because he was most likely Davis. Otherwise, Iris wouldn't have fought him alone and would have called all the demon generals to besiege him or activate the Qimen formation, controlling the power of the White Flame.

Iris lightly pressed on the ground and the Qimen formation silently started just as Yulier swung his sword to attack.

"Mountain and Gen! (yin ji, second tone)"

As Iris uttered these words, a vast mountain range appeared behind her.

Just as the sword was about to pierce Iris, a rocky claw blocked in front of her, forcefully stopping Yulier's Lightning Sword.

At this moment, a dragon had formed behind Iris, protecting her beneath it. Yulier was instantly knocked back, stabilizing himself only to find that this vampire had summoned such a strange beast. With a roar, the earth dragon released a powerful wave of air, flipping Yulier over.

Yulier regained his balance and did not continue his attack, simply saying, "I concede."

Iris deactivated the Qimen formation, and the earth dragon disappeared. She walked up to Yulier and said, "I know what you want. I can allow you to do what you want on this land and accept some refugees, but you must remember that this territory belongs to the vampires."

"What are the conditions?" Yulier knew very well that there was no such thing as a free lunch, especially when dealing with a stronger opponent.

"Of course, it is to defend the city and resist external invaders, such as the neighboring Crescent Empire."

"The Crescent Empire won't attack here, I promise."

"You can't say for sure." After that, Iris waved her hand and left with some vampire soldiers.

A chicken angel, can't even defeat a vampire, didn't even make this bad guy bleed, so weak!

The Emerald Divine Tree looked at Yulier with resentment, as if he owed her money.

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