Eldritch

"This world has 3 continents, Bludix, Igor, and Ohen. We are on Bludix, the mortal continent. All beings below the fifth stage stay here, they are unable to reach Igor or Ohen. There exists a magical barrier around both continents, as a way to make sure only the worthy make it inside. Igor and Ohen both have more resources than Bludix." The Lich explained slowly.

Ok, so i'm on the weakest continent, kind of lame. I guess I can conquer it first, everyone's gotta start somewhere. I wonder what stage I am? Whatever, I'll find out eventually.

"We are in the forest of Thoverra, located in the human nation of Lathrix. The closest city is to the east, 2 hours away. Humans often come here to hunt, though they know not to provoke myself, of the other 2 lords of the forest."

Not bad info, better than nothing at the least. But what's this about lords of the forest? Your minions were weak as hell! Oh shit, gotta remember I have Ban's body, i'm not normal. I did also get cut to pieces a few times. Guess he isn't a bad first servant.

"Tell me about the forest im about the conquer, Thoverra."

"We are currently in the northern side, my territory, I mean your territory Lord Vulpes. The eastern side and western side also have a lord. To the east lies a wyvern named..."

"I don't care about the names of those about to die. Well if they serve me well, I may let them live."

Damn, i'm getting good at this evil overlord thing fast. It's still a bit cringey, but it's getting there He shivers for a moment, before continuing.

"Yes, forgive me Lord Vulpes. The east is lorded over by a fire wyvern. His breath is the biggest issue, its range is troublesome and he can fly. The moment he leaves his cave it becomes almost impossible to stop him from escaping."

Ok, I have my first mount. Riding a wyvern would be badass, until I get a dragon. Don't I just have to stop him from leaving his cave? Not like he can kill me, seems easy enough.

"The wyvern has no subordinates, but is individually the strongest lord, before you came of course. To the west lies a tribe of orcs, led by an orc lord. They have driven all creatures not orcs out of the west side. They have the greatest numbers, and the orc lord is roughly equal to me in strength."

I've got my slaves. This is perfect! Orcs are physically strong and good at combat, perfect for fodder and physical labor! This is gonna be easier than I thought.

"Tell me about your situation."

"Yes my lord, I am a stage three undead, a lich. My minions are all dead as of right now, but I could summon more immediately if you wish. I prefered to be low key, so I never went all out with my summons. I can cast a few spells and my range is decent. Physically, I am subpar at best. I can summon an army of 500 undead by tomorrow if you wish it, my lord."

Ok, magic is good, range is good, he seems to know his place too. He can get me an eternally loyal army, and knows about the place i'm about to take over. Alright, he's worthy to serve me.

"You have shown your worth, and I will allow you to serve me. Whatever your old name was, forget it. You now serve me, and thus deserve a name befitting your new station. I will form a unit known as, The Four Lords. You shall be one of them! I give to you the name of Eldritch, Lord of Death!"

Damn, still cringe.

"Yes my lord, I, Eldritch, will serve you with all I am!"

"Ok good. Start summoning minions, tomorrow we march to the east to fetch my mount."

He shivers for a moment, before leaving. So I have a general, soon I will have an army as well. This is the beginning of my reign over this world. I will start here, then to a kingdom, then a continent, then three, then all that exists, For I am Vulpes the Undying!

Fuck all, gotta stop cringing.

-[Later]-

As I sit on a throne of stone I had Eldritch make for me, I contemplated. I have almost zero offensive capability, don't get me wrong i have the raw power, but cant use it worth a damn. I need something, a power so great that nothing can stop it, something that can cause overwhelming despair to those who see it. Hmm.

Eldritch has been summoning minions for a few hours. He currently has 200 skeletons, 153 zombies, and 10 skeletal knights. God damn, if these had been here It would have taken me forever to get to Eldritch. Its over half of the 500 that can be summoned, so were getting there.

Earlier, I had Eldritch show his strength to me, and It was fine. His fireball could easily blast a hole 5 feet deep into the stone walls, his ice shield can block a full power fist from me before shattering, and his shadow step can render him invisible for 10 paces. Not bad, but I asked how he could reach stage 4.

He told me he needs to devour cores that possess negative energy. This can promote his own core, and help him take the next step. He can corrupt cores with negative energy, but it takes a while. It would take one month to corrupt the orc lord core, and I intend to let him. It's just one orc.

I can also make another orc lord apparently, by feeding a stage 2 orc 10 stage 2 orc cores. The orc lord has been curbing their evolution to keep his position, so I can just replace him with a new stage 3 orc.

At the end of the day, I was looking at 300 Skeletons, 190 Zombies and 10 Skeletal Knights. It was quite a sight to see them all in formation. These will be the fodder for when we take the wyvern, but I don't think that will be needed.

I finally thought of what to use my second wish on, a power so supreme that nothing could withstand it, one that will cause such despair my enemies will kneel as the sigh of it.

As I was about to sleep, a smile worked its way onto my face as I thought of the wyverns face at the sight of my power. I fell into a dream with that wondrous thought.