Imp to Demon King: A Journey of Conquest

Garduck and Bart followed in Achilles' steps, showing the other soldiers that they were generals for a reason.

With a rallying war cry, they protected each other as they cleaved a bloody path through the soldiers, the demonic army surging behind them. Like a tide, they devoured the northern soldiers under Achilles' radiance.

Emboldened by their teamwork and courage, an Amazon leader's scream pierced the darkened sky.

"Are we going to lose to the demons with twice their numbers, sisters?"

She struck her shield, the deafening clangor forcing the stunned Amazons to recover.

"In our little sister's name, kill more northern soldiers than the demons!"

The Amazons' faces flushed as their hands tightened around their spears. Tensing their powerful muscles, they roared and charged with ferocious abandon.

The epic fight they had just witnessed... they'd never forget it. No. Instead, they'd sear Achilles' skills into their memories as a goal they'd strive to reach: a perfect warrior melding strategy, rage, and skills in a dance of savage precision.

Just like that, they hurled their spears and fired their magical ballistas before their blades glinted as they joined the demons in melee.

Following Garduck's lead, they drilled a deep hole that emanated the scent of blood and death. Then, running on a sticky carpet of carcasses, they stopped their advance and turned to take the enemy's center from behind.

Meanwhile, Luna raised her fist on the right flank as her voice thundered.

"March as one! Those Greek suckers have no chance against us!"

Ondine, Maven, and Ifrit's scarlet blades cut through the air as they repeated her command and overlooked the disciplined army on their march.

No chaotic duel occurred here, allowing them to display the fruit of their formation training under Karna's approving nod.

Behind him, Mimi's eyes sparkled as her Amazones mixed with the demons and worked in harmony.

Though using a simple strategy, her heart couldn't help but hasten in genuine admiration each time Luna's beautiful lips parted to utter thunderous commands. And each time the Greek soldiers burned under the djinns' spells or fell like lambs beheaded by the demons, an icy shudder ran down her spine.

The thick scent of blood and the sight of charred corpses made her lightheaded, but she clenched her jaw and watched Luna. She was beautiful, exuded charisma, and was strong.

"I must become like her to help my big brother."

Karna caught her conflicted mutter and patted her scarlet hair, his lips curling into a warm smile.

"Don't worry, little one. Your big brother only cares about your safety and well-being. But if you truly wish to tread the path of war, everyone would gladly teach a courageous girl like you."

Mimi gripped Karna's hand, her eyes narrowing into determined slits.

"I'm scared, big brother Karna. But I can't blame everything on my age." She exhaled, calming her racing heart. "I must develop my strength and courage. Only then can I hope to match impressive figures like you and Luna."

Karna's eyes widened, his heart hastening as he brought the girl closer.

"You have a heroic heart, Mimi. I'm eager to see you grow up."

As they discussed, they watched the right-wing army crush the Greek soldiers through their disciplined advance and teamwork.

Then, ignoring the trembling enemy lords standing at the rear, they bifurcated and regrouped with Garduck, Bart, and Achilles.

Guarded by five hundred soldiers, Drufus', War Machine's, and Kael's knuckles whitened, and their faces distorted into disbelieving grimaces.

"How are they devastating our ranks while outnumbered seven to one?!" War Machine slammed his intricate sword on the ground as he yelled. "I armed everyone's soldiers to the teeth using a hundred and fifty lords pooled resources. How does it make sense?!"

Kael massaged his brows, trying to stay calm. But his heart bled inside.

"Cu Chulainn shouldn't have lost... I-I..."

He turned to Sigurd, despairing as he saw the monkey king still entangling him in battle.

"I can only count on Ragnar and our agent to turn the tides..."

Sir Drufus nodded, crossing his arms over his chest.

"Once they group up with him, Adam's rear will collapse. We'll reverse the situation by pushing forward since his army strikes us from both fronts."

His eyes sparkled at Heracles in the center.

Though shallow cuts seeped golden blood all over his powerful muscles, he would never fall—not with the trump card he reserved for Achilles.

"Are you too proud to use it against anyone else? But you have no choice. Show them the powers of a god, Heracles!"

As the cogs of their plans turned on the right tracks, the only individual no one accounted for dusted his cape and leaned over his staff. He pointed at the six teenagers leading the central army, his sarcastic tone piercing through the chaotic noise of war.

"Tell me, Havi, why are you not joining the army? I'm not trying to guilt trip you, but you're quite useless here."

"Hahaha. Did Adam introduce you as Merlin? Well, you're right. I'm useless, but I'm just a regular human who scammed some divine knowledge from Loki." Havi waved his hand and shrugged. "Strategies and management are my strong points, not combat."

However, Merlin narrowed his eyes, his fingers tightening on his crystalline staff.

"Interesting set of skills, but I find something a little disturbing."

Havi turned at him, a deep furrow creasing his brows. "What?"

"Oh, nothing much. It's just your name. I could swear it rings a bell."n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

He struck his staff onto the ground the moment his words left his mouth.

The air trembled, and mana hummed as space warped and cracked around them.

Without warning, he manipulated his mana to isolate Havi from the outside world before a hulking, blazing blade condensed. Like a Damocles sword, it hovered above Havi's space prison, ready to fall.

"Havi." Merlin started. "The high one in Old Norse, one of Odin's many names. So, tell me, 'Odin's avatar,' is infiltrating an eleven-year-old girl's territory to target Adam, something befitting your illustrious title?"