Chapter 80 -80-Abyssal Core
"I’m willing to accept the title," Daniel said slowly, his tone calm but unwavering. "But I hope to choose my own territory."
The moment those words left his mouth, the Human Emperor felt a subtle sense of relief wash over him.
To him, that condition was barely a demand at all. The territory of the human race was vast—letting Daniel pick his own fiefdom wasn’t any trouble. Even if Daniel couldn’t find a place he liked, the Human Emperor wouldn’t hesitate to carve out a portion of his own land to grant him. At their level, land was no longer about practical ownership—it was symbolic, a gesture of power and influence more than anything else.
"You can choose wherever you like," the Human Emperor replied without hesitation. "Even if you want a piece of land from deep within the human heartland, I’ll find a way to make it happen."
He had originally expected Daniel to choose some prosperous region, a fertile land with rich resources and strong strategic value.
But what he didn’t expect was for Daniel to bring up the northern frontier of the human territories.
"Your Excellency Human Emperor," Daniel said, his eyes unwavering, "if I remember correctly, there are still large portions of unclaimed territory in the northern frontier."
The Human Emperor paused, caught off guard by the mention of that name.
The northern frontier? Was he serious?
That place wasn’t just unprosperous—it was dangerous.
It bordered the Abyss, a terrifying region that spawned monstrous lifeforms, and invasions from abyssal beasts were a regular occurrence. Given the looming arrival of the Millennium Apocalypse, the north was the last place anyone would willingly stake their claim.