Zombies… of course

Behind him stood a towering figure, half-human, half-beast. One side of its body was covered in glowing blue scales, and a massive, razor-sharp claw extended from its arm.

Its eyes glowed a menacing yellow, exuding a terrifying aura. "Relax. I've already sent my men to find them. Let's see what they're really capable of," it growled, its voice like the grating of rusted metal.

This was the Azure Scaled Zombie King. He had taken in the Zombie Fetus, essentially becoming its "adoptive father." Not out of kindness, of course—he saw potential in the creature, a future ally who could become a powerful asset.

Even without the Zombie Fetus, the Azure Scaled Zombie King had long been planning to expand his territory onto land. While he was one of the rulers of the shallows, life there wasn't exactly easy. The deep sea was home to colossal beasts far beyond his strength.