Chapter 4 - Valefor Territory War - Part 2

After destroying the little town of stray devils, they were on the constant move. During the "crusade" they crossed over many smaller groups of various enemies, nevertheless, they were all crushed and killed on the spot. Now they already entered the monster part of the Valefor Territory, and they faced more and more attacks. Apparently, numbers his father gave him were wrong, at least on the number of monsters located in the territory.

"What is the name of that mountain range before us?"

Asked Zarathul one of the commanders, that was in the commanding board together with him. Zarathul wasn't that well versed in the geography of the Underworld. Especially after Devils lost many of their territories in the Great War and the Civil War, many of things were buried in history. Only some people remembered them, old ones.

"Those are called Brood Mountains. Even before the Great War, nobody dared to enter those mountains. No one really knows what is inside there, but there are legends about some monster hibernating there."

Answered Commander Veran who was sitting at his side as he looked at the Brood Mountains with a hint of wariness. As they were chatting suddenly alarm sounded, it meant magical sensors caught usage of powerful magic in the sight. Combination of magic and technology was truly wonderful to some extent, it allowed the creation of many convenient things.

"My Lord, we caught the huge number of magical signatures, all of them are devils. Bearing the symbol of Old Satan Faction."

Reported on of officers to Zarathul, who was sitting on the commanding chair as he looked down at the Brood Mountains, with an indifferent expression. Even that he heard the name of Old Satan Faction wasn't any interest for him, as he already expected them.

"How many? Strongest energy signature?"

He only asked these two simple questions. Nothing else was required.

"Two thousand My Lord. The highest energy signature is 1st-Tier Ultimate-Class, it should be one of the descendants."

Answered officer respectfully as he waited for the next instruction. Zarathul just stood up from his seat and looked at the place, where members of the Old Satan Faction were located.

"Gather all troops. Surround and pincer them, but don't attack."

They had 20,000 soldiers, ten times more of that Old Satan Faction's and their quality was also higher, not mentioning that they had several Ultimate-Classes on their end as well. After they surrounded them, and both sides were preparing to fight, Zarathul unleashed his eight devil wings and flew high into the air and looked at members of Old Satan Faction, waiting for their leader. Deep inside he was wondering who it will be.

Creuserey had the appearance of a good looking man wearing the clothes of a noble[1]. His clothes were black with dark red belts and motifs, also wearing a cape.

He had black hair tied up in a small ponytail and violet eyes and also had pointy ears and pale skin. He had the appearance of a good looking man wearing the clothes of a noble. His clothes were black with dark red belts and motifs, also he was wearing cape.

"Creuserey Asmodeus, what a pleasant surprise. What are you doing in these lands? If I remember correctly, last time you were hiding so deep in the Underworld, that even finding the way back was troublesome."

Mocked Zarathul, even though he was happy right now. From three descendants, Creuserey was the strongest one. Other two, Shalba was weakling who knew nothing else than scheme, even despite his clan trait was of similar strength as his own, still he was worth less than a piece of trash and Kateria was the same as him.

Creuserey looked at Zarathul, as he knew his identity very well. His descent was probably even more royal than his own. The descendant of both bloodlines, Lucifer and Bael, inheriting their powers too.

"Same could be said about you, Bael-Lucifer."

Answered Creuserey as he waited for Zarathul's response, which never came. The only thing that came, was slash with Zarathul's Gáe Bolg coated in Power of Destruction, aiming at his head. Creuserey barely managed to conjure several magical circles to defend himself. Still, Zarathul didn't give him any additional time, as he unleashed his Power of Destruction technique, Gate of Babylon and weapons of Power of Destruction shot at him like it was raining.

There wasn't any need for some unnecessary words, both of them new that this would be solved only by fighting to the death.

Because Creuserey wasn't even Satan-Class, Zarathul didn't take him too seriously also, he was a person who heavily depended on magic. And that was a very bad mistake, Zarathul was an expert at dealing with magic, thanks to his Anti-Magic abilities. One of two innate abilities of Lucifer Clan, while his uncle Rizevim had another one, Sacred Gear Canceler, rendering every Sacred Gear worthless before him.

Still, he managed to attack Zarathul, by conjuring several magical circles, that shot an enormous amount of Demonic Energy straight at the place where Zarathul was standing. He only frowned at this and activated one of his Anti-Magic abilities together with Gram Demolition. This time, there were too many targets and huge targets, so he immediately activated Elemental Sight.

This was a perception-type ability that allowed him to enter and read information about the plane he was located. It had some limitations of course, as to activate it fully to read the whole plane, would require him to be Super-Devil at least because this plane was a very strong one. Still, he could use it to analyze surroundings around him, and with only several shots of Gram Demolition, he effectively destroyed everything that Creuserey sent at him.

"This is why are you weak. Fighting Anti-Mage with magic, sigh. Truly stupid. Still."

Said Zarathul as he saw that Creuserey was preparing to teleport himself out of this fight. He knew that the was no match for Zarathul, as he was only proficient in magic and his body was only about the standard of High-Class. With someone as Zarathul who combined spearmanship of Gáe Bolg with Power of Destruction as support, coupled with Anti-Magic spells, he was no matched for him.

"Though I am Anti-Mage, doesn't mean, I didn't learn anything else."

Said Zarathul, as he conjured his personal Magic Circle, and the Sword Sigil in the middle started glowing and it's light shot at Creuserey with lighting speed, twisting the space around him, as Zarathul was already there and with one slash of the Gáe Bolg at his right hand.

"AAAAHHHHH."

Only this was heard, as blood spurted into air and Creusereay teleported away, with the price of his right hand. His severed hand remained there as a trophy to the Zarathul's win in the duel. It was noble tradition, that if the side of devil nobles fought in the war and one had an enormous advantage in the number of troops, nobles would fight to decide the winner. An old tradition, that only old devils remembered.

Shouted two thousand voices of all members of Old Satan Faction. Zarathul wasn't that surprised as he just nodded his head in agreement. Then he looked at the Brood Mountains as he had a bad feeling. After looked at the mountains, he activated Elemental Sight to its full potential as he scanned the whole Brood Mountains, until he found something.

Danger, divinity and only one signature of life.

He felt that the presence in the Brood Mountains, whatever it was, was extremely weak, on the verge of dying, but divinity he felt let him shiver in fear. It was like vortex devouring everything in its way. He only learned how to perceive divinity from Ajuka as something as support, but even though he wasn't a specialist when it came to divinity, he never felt something like this. Not even when he met Shiva. Thus he looked as at that place, soon he turned around to see Esdeath already being there together with commander Veran.

"Take army with you and clean out whole Valefor Territory. I am going to the Brood Mountains, I have scanned it with Elemental Sight, and there is something there and it is the most terrifying thing I have encountered for my whole way."

Both of them nodded solemnly hearing this. Zarathul's nickname or rather it was the title, Crown Prince of Underworld. Not only he was probably one of the most talented devils ever born and the only reason why he wasn't Super Devil was his special conditions. Someone who was acknowledged by God of Destruction Shiva himself.

Thus Zarathul flew to the Brood Mountains, while soldiers of Bael Clan, under the leadership of Esdeath, went to clear out the Valefor Territory.

After one short time, he arrived at the Brood Mountains and searched for the place from which he felt the divinity energy signature. Though it was faint, he felt it there clear as day. Soon enough he found a cave and entered.

The cave itself was not very huge, but Zarathul noticed something strange. All around the cave were a weird inscription in the stone. They were similar to nordic runes but different in style. They were very different from everything Zarathul saw when he was in Forgefire Tribe of Runic Dwarves who were under the protection of Devil Race and would be soon migrating to the Iron Mountains in Underworld.

He continued deeper and deeper in the cave, until the encountered barrier, different from barries in this world. He scanned it with Elemental Sight and soon after, he slashed it with Gáe Bolg. When he destroyed the barrier, he entered into the heart of the cave. He saw there something, which he wouldn't forget for his whole life.

A large, exotic insect off his body. It was a meter-long worm that shone black, dragging along a strangely large abdomen with six stout legs. It looked very clumsy. The shell on the creature's back was open, and it flapped its wings from time to time. With a pair of short yet sharp pincers.

"Who? Devil?"

Asked mechanic voice coming from the unknown creature. It seemed cold and weak, Zarathul was feeling that this creature was already dying, and with the usage of the Elemental Sight, he found that its's soul was already in the process of decomposition.

"Yes, I am a devil. My name is Zarathul Bael-Lucifer. What are you?"

Asked Zarathul with a curious voice as he observed the creature. He saw that the creature was barely strong to answer him. Devils were especially s.e.n.s.i.t.i.v.e to the energies around them, and Zarathul felt that the creature before him was extremely weak in terms of energy.

"You could address me as a Broodmother, came a very long time ago through the dimensional path."

When he heard those words, his eyes went wide. This was a creature that came from different dimension through the dimensional path when the last Conjunction of Spheres happened. The last Conjunction of Spheres was several thousands of years ago, his father lived through the later stages of the Conjunction of Spheres. He even survived a few fights, across dimensions.

"What happened to you? I can help you, for something in exchange."

Asked Zarathul with sincerity. He genuinely wanted help the poor creature, as when he saw her, he felt the pain she was feeling, it was a very weird experience.

Said Broodmother with hard difficulty. Zarathul knew what those words meant, but he felt a special connection with the Broodmother and felt that she would be a very good ally.

"You want to use my Soul for Fusional Reincarnation, am I right?"

Asked Zarathul with a smile. He knew what that meant, he would use Evil Pieces to reincarnate Broodmother in the same way as he did it with Crom Cruach, and then he would fuse their souls together, or rather he would fuse her soul with his, becoming eternally tied with each other. Her soul would be healed, but it would need some time to adjust.

Manipulation with souls was not one of Zarathul's field of mastery, but he still knew some things. One of them was Fusional Reincarnation or healing soul. They were some basic things he was taught by his pact magician or some devil magicians.

"Yes, that is the only way. Your soul is compatible with mine, all people who entered before you were killed as they were unsuitable, so I killed them and prolonged thus my life. Unfortunately, it is coming to end."

Said to him the Broodmother. Zarathul nodded his head and took out all remaining extra Evil Pieces he had on hand. These were Evil Pieces he obtained through method his father told him and it took him several years to obtain several Queen Pieces and mutate them all. The whole process took around an hour to complete and them Zarathul started the spell to use part of his soul to fuse it with Broodmother's.

"AAAAHHHHH"

Screamed Zarathul out of pain as he felt that part of his soul torn away from rest and fused with Broodmother's. He only did this because he knew that his soul would regenerate after some time and usage of some precious materials, so it wasn't that problematic to give a small part of his soul to Broodmother's.

"H-how are you feeling?"

"My soul is healed, albeit weak. I need materials for recuperating and increasing my strength. When the Fusional Reincarnation was successful, I have fully returned to my larva stage and fully became part of this world and it's laws."

Answered Broodmother, this time with more energic voice than before. It was clear that the Fusional Reincarnation was successful and it even immediately took an effect.

"What are your basic abilities and what materials need?

Asked Zarathul as he needed to know the abilities of the Broodmother and what resources she needed. Soon enough, Broodmother sent a huge amount of information directly to his brain, filled with her basic abilities and what kind of materials she needed.

In regards to her abilities, now at the larva stage, she was only able to create basic drones for now. For every breakthrough, now she was 3rd-Tier Low-Class, she would obtain minor ability and for the realm, something powerful. Her specialty lied in creating drones, adapted for every environment, ultimate warriors. She was able to analyze species by devouring their corpses and create then specialized warriors.

To achieve higher levels, she needed materials. An outrageous amount of materials at that. Especially corpses and practically everything which had some energy in it, be it mana, demonic energy or the best option is divinity. She told him, that she needed divinity to advance to a higher realm. For example, he would need to get her something with a big amount of divinity to let her reach 3rd-Tier Middle-Class from 1st-Tier Low-Class. Only when crossing realms, divinity was needed, also during the creation of stronger drones, she would consume divinity, so Zarathul needed to think about the constant source of it.

"After I recuperate a bit, I will take you to the forest which is close to the place where I live. It is a forbidden area for most devils, so you will be there until you reach a sufficient level of strength and also, you can create their drones in a good environment. We will need them for the upcoming war, soon dimensional paths would open once again. If you will need anything you can tell me straight away, and I will do my best."

Said Zarathul as he laid on the ground. He needed to relocate the Broodmother to a more safe area, for her to recuperate fully, so she could focus on getting stronger and producing more and more combat drones. If she reached High-Class, she would be able to effortlessly produce High-Class combat drones. In truth, she would be able to produce them even while being in the Middle-Class, but production cost and time would be significantly longer.

"In theory, If I give you enough bodies of fallen angels and angels, would you be able to create drones absolutely immune to their light?"

This meant a lot, cause if they obtain troops that are immune to the light, they could use them as cannon fodder and their own devil troops won't be harmed by the light of any creature, not only fallen angels or angels. Even Zarathul with innate resistance to the light which is significantly weaker than him is still vulnerable to light. This could have huge use in upcoming wars during the Conjunction of Spheres.

"Possibly, but not only bodies of fallen angels and angels, but also bodies of devils. Analyze all three races need to be over 100%. All three races came from the same root, so I need all three of them to complete analyzing process."

When Zarathul heard that he shivered in excitement. They could easily gather bodies of fallen angels, and only bodies of angels would be slightly problematic as they don't leave Heaven. In regards to devils, they could use criminals sentenced to death and stray devils, that were proven to be guilty.

"In regard to angels, it would be slightly problematic as they don't leave Heaven at all."

Said Zarathul after a short time of thinking.

"If the analyze of fallen angels reach over 200% it would have the same effect, but I need at least skeletons of angels."

Only now Zarathul sighed in relief, as he knew that this would be more possible. Fining some skeletons of angels, won't be a huge problem, they only needed to dig a few battle sides in the Underworld.

"That's good then. Aside from resources do you need anything else?"

Asked Zarathul as he looked at the ceiling of the cave and then at the Broodmother.

"Hmm... conversation often would be good."

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Magical Battleship Grimoire Heart, Town of Fallen

Esdeath stood on the bridge observing how her troops were surrounding the Town of Fallen, which was the small town, where all fallen angels were concentrating through the whole Valefor Territory.

An hour ago, she got a message from her beloved, that he ordered to keep every corpse of fallen angels or any other enemy. He also gave the order to collect that corpses belong to the stray devils. She didn't ask why, as she knew that this was something important, judging from seriousness in his voice. Thus she sent some soldiers to gather all corpses they made and transport them back to closes fortress.

"Commander Veran, when we could start offensive?"

Asked Esdeath as she looked at the whole high commander of the Bael Clan army, who was here participating in this expedition.

"The whole city is surrounded by our army and Mana Battery Cannons are already stationed and ready to shoot. I recommend using Jupiter Cannon to blast their defenses straight to the abyss."

Answered Commander, though Esdeath didn't want to use the Jupiter Cannon as it could destroy all targets in its the way. Still, it was the only choice they were left, as they couldn't afford to lose many troops.

"Start bombarding the city with Mana Battery Cannons and artillery on the Grimoire Heart. After 12 hours use Jupiter Cannon to destroy what remains and then invade the city and kill everyone, leave no survivors aside those in lead."

Ordered Esdeath in cold voice. This was a war against rogue fallen angels, there was no room for prisoners, only those in charge of town would be taken, to torture them and obtain information. Then they would be killed like any other fallen angel.

And as she ordered, all Mana Battery Cannons and artillery on the Grimoire Heart started bombarding in systematical intervals town, killing many fallen angels in the process. Even though the number of fallen angels wasn't higher, their light is still lethal to most of the devils, so they would firstly bombard them, kill as many as possible there and then attack already weakened fallen angels and slaughter them all.

12 hours later

The whole town was already in ruins, with many corpses of fallen angels all around the place. The bombardment was very effective, as they managed to kill more than half of the fallen angels and while injuring the rest of them to some extent.

"Launch Jupiter."

Commanded Esdeath as the main cannon of the Magical Battleship Grimoire Heart started charging and soon, it shot pure magical beam straight at the town, destroying walls and the entire part of the city, together with all fallen angels turning them to ash.

"Send the troops in."

As the command sounded, a thousand devils rose high into the sky and flew straightly at the Town of Fallen. When they were high in the sky, half of them conjured magical circles and shot a huge amount of demonic power at them, effectively killing hundreds of defenseless fallen angels. The sight of thousands of devils in the sky, shooting countless magic spell on the enemies below them and killing them on the spot looked very magnificent.

Because devils were so few in numbers, they often chose to fight safe wars instead. It meant they would firstly weaken their enemy through traps or long-distance attacks, and then strike and destroy what is left. They weren't like som Pantheons, to whom mobilizing hundreds of thousand soldiers was nothing at all.

"Tell Kuroka to divide her nekoshou into squads and then head to clear out Valefor Territory completely. Collect all corpses, order from Lord Zarathul."

Said Esdaeth as she observed as the city fell. Now the biggest player in the Valefor Territory, rogue fallen angels were done, they could clear out the territory completely. Of course, they need to collect all corpses, as they would be of great use to Broodmother.

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Castle of Zekram Bael

Today was like any other one, with just one small change. Today there was a small meeting in the ancient castle of the First Bael. In the small courtyard, there were several people sitting around a small table.

One of them was a handsome man who seems to be in his early 20's, with shoulder-length crimson red hair and blue-green eyes. Formerly known as Sirzechs Gremory, now holding the post of the Lucifer, one of the Four Great Satans. Also, Super-Devil one of the powerhouses in the Devil Race.

Besides him was sitting another one of the Four Great Satans, Ajuka Beelzebub, formerly known Astaroth. Ajuka is a bewitchingly beautiful and attractive young man appearing in his early twenties, with light blue eyes and green hair that is slicked back. He has a mysterious aura around him which he claims makes him seem devilish. Another Super-Devil of Devil Race. All three Super-Devils were present.

Another person, Mephisto Pheles is a middle-aged man with gelled hair, which is a mixture of red and blue. He has heterochromia; his left eye is blue, while the right is red. He also gives out a mysterious atmosphere.

The last person was a middle-aged blonde man, with pink eyes and clothed in what was looking more like a military uniform, rather than noble attire. Lord Agares, Archduke of 72 Pillars and second-highest ranked Pillar House. They were also in the lead of one biggest and powerful Legions in the Underworld and were in charge of hunting all Stray Devils.

"So can we start already?"

Asked Zekram with serious as he looked at people sitting around the table. Basically, all devils factions were here, sitting behind one table and discussing the state of the devil race.

"So, the first thing that needs to be addressed, we need to speed up the conquest of lost territories.

If we want to establish the nation, before the Conjunction of Spheres happens, we need to have a lot of free space, where our subjects could expand. Be it devils or not. General Esdeath Partas, who is also fianceé of my son, has already captured former territories of Houses Marbas and Buer. Valefor Territory should be cleaned within a week or so. My son already recruited General Bai Qi to act as general of Devil armies. In regards to everything else, The Great King Faction is ready."

Said Zekram as all devils had solemn expressions when they heard that feared thing, Conjunction of Spheres. Everyone here knew name Esdeath Partas, she was the commander of the Bael Clan legions, who conquered lost territories and led her army to many victories. Prodigious commander and also, fearsome warrior. She was also, heir of the Partas Clan, which was Extra Demon Clan.

"We need to rally soldiers and let them clean out surrounding territories, which are not close to any other pantheon, especially Hades. I have already ordered legions of Agares Clan to march to former territories and start clearing them out. It would take some time to reclaim all of them, but first, we need some to accommodate Oni Tribes and Nekoshou-Nekomatas. Fortunately, the number of stray devils, have lessened drastically over the years, thanks to the Reincarnation Laws, so my forces could focus fully on the clearing out the territories. Besides that, Neutral Pillar Faction is ready."

Stated Archduke Agares. Thanks to the implementation of Reincarnation Laws, a number of stray devils were almost abysmal compared before that. This lead to that, Agares Clan could focus most of their soldiers on reclaiming lost lands for the devil race.

"Extra Demon Clans, will return and participate in the affairs of Devil Race once more. Besides that placing Bonded Fields and building Magical Towers have already started, fortification of cities is going well and placing magical defenses over fortresses is almost done. Also, some of them like Melabranche are returning back to the military. Extra Demon Faction is ready."

Said Mephisto Pheles. Extra Demon Clans are the houses of top-class Devils who are not a part of the 72 Pillars. Currently, most of the Extra Demons have secluded themselves from the current Devil Society, not wanting to involve themselves with the government, but now that era would come to an end.

"We need unity in the times that are coming. Our society has changed over the years, but now we are divided, tomorrow we would be united. But I am telling you one thing Zekram."

Said Sirzechs, with carefree voice, corresponding to his personality but not his position.

"I don't wanna that position."

Said Sirzechs with a smile as he looked at Zekram. He has a very laid-back personality, preferring to do things at his own pace and causing his wife to punish him for it. Even doing his job as now it is, was sometimes too much for him, and most of the administrative work was in truth done, by his wife, Veala. She was a member of Bael Clan, and was very similar to his mother Venelana, either be it appearance or especially her strict personality.

"Don't look at me, you know me very well, that I am not even good at doing my current job."

Said Sirzechs as Ajuka nodded his head from the side. Ajuka, however, doesn't care much about the role as a Satan, focusing more on his hobby over his job, and also has an easy-going nature like his fellow Satans. Seeing Zekram sigh in defeat, Sirzechs showed a victorious smile.

"Four Great Satans Faction is already."

Said Sirzechs as he looked Zekram.

"Now that all present agreed, from onwards, Devil Government would be dissolved, replaced with High Council of Imperium of Devil. When the conquest of Valefor Territory is done, creation of Imperium of Devil would be official, and I would take up the role being Emperor before my son is ready."

This was something that was decided long ago, that Zarathul would be groomed as future Devil Emperor. One of the reasons was that, when Ajuka tested him, he noticed that both bloodlines, Baelô and Lucifer were in the process of fusion, creating something new, passable to descendants. Also, Zarathul's talent be it magic, combat or commanding troops was one of the millennia. Another problem was that there was nobody who would be either suitable or wanted the post itself.

One of the best choices were either Ajuka or Sirzechs, as they were heroes of the Civil War, but sadly not even one wanted. Then there only one person remained, Zekram. Emperor needed to be Super-Devil so he would lead the people, not sit behind.

Choosing Emperor was no simple matter, it must be someone strong and noble bloodline with unlimited potential to get even stronger and have the right amount of leadership skills and charisma. Still, the unification of the devil race, finally came to the end, like it was during the times of Original Four Great Satans, where devils stood fart stronger and more important united than today.

Suddenly as they were discussing affairs, one of the guards rushed in an extreme hurry to the courtyard and immediately went to report.

"My Lords, Runic Dwarves are under attack. We got the report from Devils guarding their city, that several dragons are attacking their settlement, in lead with some new Evil Dragon, but Commander in charge noticed the smell of Grim Reapers, they are probably hiding behind dragons. Currently, they are holding, with only a few devil soldiers and dwarven guards died during the ambush, but now all of them retreated to the city, where bounded field and many magical barries activated and are guarding the city, but dragons are fiercely attacking the barries without the stop."

When the guard finished his report, everyone turned very serious. Runic Dwarves were allies of Devils, they were rather small in population, but they were master craftsman, who was only one in the world able to create Runes and had many Runemasters. They sold runes to Devils, creating a new type of fighters, called Rune Knights.

Runes were fascinating things. They could enhance many aspects, or even create resistances to some things, like elements. While not possible to gain full resistance, but they were Rune Knights with around 20% resistance tot he lights and holy elements. Other runes, could enhance the effects of spells or other wondrous effects.

"I will go, that old skeleton is becoming more daring by day."

Said Zekram with a solemn voice. His statement caught everyone by surprise. He could be considered as an ancient entity already, as he was several thousand years old, so no many remembered him. But those who did knew that he was a truly a terrifying entity.

"What are you shocked all? With this announcement, we will shock the world once more, and I as future Emperor, need to show them that we devils are still standing strong. Another point I hate that skeleton, I want to beat him up."

Said Zekram as he stood up. One uniqueness about Devil Race, was that older they were, stronger they became. Zekram Bael was Super-Devil, even several thousand years ago, since then he just stayed in shadows, thus most people forgotten about him, even many Devils weren't aware that they had one more Super-Devil.

"Soldier, bring me my armor and sword, today I will paint the sky with some dragon blood and broken bones."

So, today in this day, the world would remember, name Zekram Bael once again as his Power of Destruction would spread in his enemies.

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Underground settlement of the Runic Dwarves

Currently, the whole underground settlement of the runic dwarves was shielded by bounded field and many other magical barriers. The situation was now rather good, the only things that were destroyed were surroundings and only a few dead devils and dwarven guards, but the rest was fine.

There were tens of dragons swarming around the bounded field, waiting for the moment when the bounded field would be breached. They were let by a huge jet-black western dragon, who was radiating ominous aura around him.

Suddenly as they were attacking the bounded field of the runic dwarven settlement, magic circle appeared out of nowhere. It was a yellow magic circle, with letter 'B' in middle of it, the magic circle of Bael Clan. Someone arrived, and this caught the attention of all dragons who were currently attacking the bounded field.

A middle-aged man with jet black hair and purple eyes walked out of the magic circle. He was clothed in the pitch-black armor, most of the armor was crafted from dragon leather, while knees and his arms were covered in a thin layer of some black metal. He was holding black katana with red lines in his right hand, and his 12 devil wings were unleashed in their full beauty.

As soon as Zekram arrived, he unleashed an enormous amount of Power of Destruction and coated his whole sword in it. Then he just performed simple slash, aimed at dragons beneath him and sent a wave of Power of Destruction straightly at them, obliterating more than twenty dragons at the spot.

"Come little lizards, face your death."

Said Zekram as he flew with lightning speed at the leading dragon, and slashed at the throat of the dragon. Blood spurted int he air and dragon roared in the pain. As he saw, that his enemy is too strong, he attempted to fly away, with his giant wings already flapping at their best speed.

Zkeram just chuckled seeing the frightened dragon and conjured several magical circles, which shot one huge lightning a the dragon. As the dragon was busy at trying to get away, he wasn't paying attention to what Zekram was doing, and he was hit by the lightning, paralyzing him and causing him to fall down.

"How long are you going to watch the show, you pile of rusty bones?"

Screamed Zekram as he looked at a certain direction, far away from the settlement of the runic dwarves.

"So it was you who arrived, old bat. Why are you bats so meddlesome, you are like a plague, being everywhere and almost impossible to be disposed of."

Said creepy voice of figure which revealed itself. Hades has the appearance of a skeleton dressed in attire worn by high priests. He gives off a creepy aura. Despite having no eyes, his eye sockets can glow to give the appearance of eyes.

"Come Hades, I will make a bone meal out of you!"

Said Zekram slowly as the atmosphere around him started to change and his whole persona was coated in the crimson aura of Power of Destruction, with his eyes glowing like a light in the darkness.

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So another chapter is done and Pawn was introduced. I said it would be someone extremely powerful and interesting. For those of you, it is from the novel "City of Sin" written by Yanyu Jiangnan/Misty Rain of Jiangnan, very good Xuanhuan.

Basically, Broodmother is of the Worldeater race, something like a combination of Tyranids and Zerg, although drones of Worldeater race could have cultivation and also, Broodmother could cultivate. They could create my extremely overpowered drones... shortcoming is that they lean more on quality than quantity, but that is better for me...

So I hope you enjoyed, please review and tell me your opinions. Now story would take more kingdom building, army building, wars and conquests, domestic affairs and all that stuff.

We are two years before cannon, so many things need to be done before the cannon starts. I will follow the cannon only to some point...