Once Archer reached Pluoria, he returned to his humanoid form and realized that his tail had spikes going down the spine when it swished behind him. He was now standing on a tall mountain that overlooked the Crownlands in the Avalon Empire.
With a wave, Archer summoned his Shadow Army, which materialized around him, and Nyctros appeared before him. The shadow general knelt in front while speaking, ''Shadow Prince. What is your command?''
''Slaughter every Swarm monster you come across and bring me their hearts,'' Archer ordered. ''I will head south while the shadow creatures spread like a wave.''
Nyctros nodded before letting out a loud screech, causing the shadows to flow down the mountain. Archer kept summoning more until his mana ran low. While standing there, he noticed a reddish-gold dragon flying toward him.
