"Commander Torino….Commander Torino….they are here!"
A soldier screamed out, a young soldier was ushered into the war room. Stunned to see the Chief sitted in the room.
He fell on his knees, bowing his head before the Chief.
"Greetings Chief Zephyr" the young soldier greeted.
Craig stayed mute, noticing the surging tension.
Commander Torino cleared his throat, drifting attention towards himself.
"Young one, you must be a reporter right? What's going on?" Commander Torino questioned.
Fear gripped the heart of the soldier as he reported the news.
"Commander Torino, they are here…..the incoming wave is here" The soldier announced.
A lopsided grin appeared on the lips of Craig.
Commander Torino exhaled a deep sigh.
"Thank you for your vibrant effort to report the situation to us young soldier but the Chief already saw them coming"
"You can leave now" Commander Torino issued his commander and the young soldier left the war room.
A palpable darkness hung in the air, like a living entity that pulsed with malevolent energy.
Every sound seemed amplified. Every movement ominous.
Shadows loomed, casting a foreboding gloom that seemed to swallow all light. The air was heavy with an unspoken menace.
The atmosphere was thick with tension, the darkness seeming to seep into the soul. It was a feeling of unease, of foreboding that couldn't be shaken.
Craig exited the building, the Wave has already begun.
Every steps taken by the hordes of incoming demon slaves. The ground trembled, threatening to quake.
Secretary Arnold and Secretary Pedri followed suit.
Commander Torino summoned his horse.
Craig mounted on his horse, facing the direction of his officers. The gaze of many soldiers were fixed on him.
The fervent wind blew eerily, his crimsoned hair was scattered.
"Arnold, you are the Secretary of Defense. Guard and control the walls, I may not be able to fully block them"
"Any one who reaches the walls must be strucked down by the forces of the village"
"Is that clear?" Craig questioned.
"Yes sir"
"But Chief Zephyr, I still I'm not in support of you going directly against the incoming wave of Furies"
"It would be an honor to die in the battlefield" Secretary Arnold spoke out.
Craig glanced at him from the horse back.
He exhaled a sigh.
"Arnold, you are a former knight right? You're the only one in this village who is currently awakened as a player"
"You are a useful subject so dying here wouldn't make sense to me, I need you by my side once everything is over"
"Stick to your duties of defense and allow me to do my job"
Craig stated.
He noticed the sadness written on the face of Secretary Pedri, Craig knew he's the only one strong enough to take down this wave.
And besides he has a demonic beast in his asset.
They are just ordinary humans and he's a Demon Lord.
"Goodluck Chief Zephyr….we're praying to the gods for your safety"
Commander Torino voiced out.
Craig giggled.
"Praying to the gods huh? I'm a Demon Lord, I need no prayers to survive. Instead of receiving their protections"
"This so called gods will be rooting for my death"
Craig muttered.
He returned his gaze back to his officers.
"I can see they're already closing up, if i don't act now. It will be disastrous for anyone"
"Stick to your roles and leave everything to me"
Those were the final words of Zephyr before he departed. He increased the pace of his horse while heading towards the exit gate.
The walls were created within three days and a ten foot tall entrance gate was created for soldiers to exit the village.
Each areas of the walls were covered and gathered by armed soldiers.
Soldier ants were also given the orders to protect the walls with their lives in case the Furies came through.
***
Craig rode his black horse out of the gates, heading straight towards the charging wave of Furies.
His eyebrows furrowed, his pupils dilated. This wasn't a time for him to be joking around.
"It's strange to think I will be protecting a nation of humans right? Even when I'm a Demon Lord"
"An extra or not. I'm still a Demon Lord"
Craig whispered.
His face beamed with smiles, he rode his black horse at a breakneck pace. The stallion's muscles rippling beneath him as he thundered forward.
The wind whipped through his hair and the horse's mane streamed behind him like a dark banner.
The distance between himself and the charging demon slaves drew closer each pace.
Craig could see them from the distance.
Amongst the species of Demon Slaves, Furies were the ugliest, vicious man-eaters.
The creature's body was a twisted mass of dark, scaly flesh, it's limbs ending in razor sharp-claws. It's eyes glowed otherworldly.
Burning with an insatiable hunger for human flesh.
They lust after the flesh of Craig despite him being a demon kin.
The black horse's hooves devoured the distance, it's powerful strides eating up the ground.
Craig felt alive, connected to the horse's primal energy. Together, they were a whirlwind of motion, unstoppable and unrelenting.
Craig rolled his eyes, he could see his shadows moving at a very fast pace.
His eyes squinted.
"Are you ready? Ramposa"
He squinted.
A loud growl erupted from the shadows, the Mother of Ants Ramposa dived out of the shadows.
Her claws sprouted out, glaring at the charging Furies.
She licked her lips, watching the Demon Slaves like a starving lion.
"Delicious meals" She giggled.
Craig chuckled at her words, he teturned his gaze back to the Furies.
His eyes flickered, unveiling the crimsoned hue.
And he unleashed his Starlight Energy. A corrosive effect which burnt the air itself, this is the essence of the Demon Lord Zephyr.
Craig moved his fingers and a black card appeared on his fingertips. Revealing the draconic head displayed on the card.
An insignia of the Demon Lord Zephyr.
It had three rings surrounding the draconic head.
The black card shimmered before vanishing into thin air.
[A Black Card has been used…..]
[Activating your Authority: Father of the Night]
[Sub Authority is in use: Nightmare Control]
Screeches echoed from every direction. And a disruption erupted from every angle of the realm.
The Nightmare Control Sub Authority is the manifestation of the Demon Lord's spirit. An essence that drives its target mad.
A power which eats away the mind of its target. Attacking both the intelligent and non intelligent creatures.
With no one exempted. Unless you're on the level of the Demon Lord, you cannot escape the effects of the Nightmare Control.
This is an unwritten law!
The Wave was left in shambles the second the sub authority was unleashed against him.
Havoc reigned supreme.
"Ramposa….." Craig called out.
Ramposa shrieked, baring her fangs….her eyes flickered, unveiling the violent hue.
"Coming in master…!!"
She superseded, charging directly against the Furies. Their bloods splattered, Craig watched from the distance.
Observing the brutality of Ramposa.
Ramposa maintained her humaniod form since it made it easier to kill them, while in this state. She's physically stronger and faster.
An imitation of her master's form.
Craig tilted his gaze, his eyebrows furrowed.
Many Furies were charging towards the direction of the walls.
"I thought as much, this guys are man-eaters, I'm a demon kin and Ramposa is a spirit beast turned demonic beast"
"A result of my taming corruption"
"I have to prevent this monsters from reaching the walls. Those humans aren't strong enough to handle this numbers yet"
"Can I summon another beast?" Craig asked.
The system's virtual panel appeared before his eyes. Its brightness shimmered across his face.
[A slot has been opened to summon another beast]
[Would you like to summon another beast?]
[Yes?] [No?]
"So there's really a slot to summon a beast huh? While Ramposa is busy. I need another beast to handle the rest"
Craig stated, he clicked the Yes button.
A dragon scaled blade mark appeared on the dorsum of his right hand. It flickered fervently.
He activated his second Authority.
[Notice…..]
[Utopian Authority: Beast Monarch activated]
[Sub Authority: Beast Summoning is in use]
**
[You have summoned your second Beast]
~~
A loud cry echoed across the sky, a burst of fiery energy illuminated the field, signaling the summons arrival.
It's radiant plumage shone like a molten gold, casting a warm glow amidst the chaos.
It's chaotic flame's disintegrated the Furies close by.
And it's shimmering light scattered across the scene. Revealing its phoenix manifestation.
Craig's brows curled up.
Bewildered by what he saw.
"Is…is that a phoenix?" He asked.
[Yes…..]
[You have summoned a Rakasha Phoenix Beast]
[Rank: S]
[Sub Authority: Beast Taming has been activated]
[You have created a bond between yourself and the Phoenix...]
[You have tamed the Rakasha Phoenix Beast]
[Restrictions has been made as the Phoenix Beast migrates into the Demonic Realm]
[Registering Tamed Beast…..]
[Would you kindly name your beast?]
"Yes"
"It's name is Amaterasu….the Lord of Flames"
Craig spoke out.
[Congratulations….]
[Your demonic beast accepts its name]
**
[Amaterasu will be unleashed]