At the Main Demon Camp, The Commander's tent.
Surrounded by his subordinates. The Demon Commander, Sardik Balahas is sitting on his demonic chair. He is an SSS-rank demon and the only one in this camp. His expression is grave.
He was a Commander with 1 million A-rank, ten thousand S-rank, and a Hundred SS-rank under him. Hundred of these S-rank are Generals that control each Demon Camp.
Although His expression was pretty grave and dark, Sardik Balahas didn't care about the result of the battle, whether it was defeat or victory.
His appearance was that of a Demon, with two horns at the side of his head, sharp teeth, reptile eyes, a large buff red body, sharp claws, and oppressive demonic energy.
"Lord, what do you think about this war?"
"This war is no different from the past. We are only getting rid of the useless ones. However, it would have been better if there was a change. Though, I think otherwise."
"As usual, the Lord is right. If only we could expand our territory. That Fort City would be nice if it fell, we would have billions of livestock."
"Hahaha, That's quite an ambitious statement Yoban. But, I agree with you... Yet, such a thing is not possible if the Kingdom does not treat this war seriously."
"We are only here to get rid of waste after all." Yoban the right hand of Sardik lamented to the side.
"Hmm, For the past thousands of years. The status quo of every continent remained the same. If those entities above wanted a change they would already made a move. Alas, they also don't want to destroy the status quo."
"Speaking of those entities my lord. Would you like to enter the 5-year Immortal competition?"
"Puhahaha, Is that even a question Yoban? Of course, I will participate. Who is so dumb who would not? Every single person in this world aims for that position."
"My lord is right. I was careless, forgive me of my insolence."
"Don't be too stiff."
Every Five years, a grand Immortal competition will be held in the central continent. Only the SSS-rank entities can participate in this competition, it is the number one requirement.
The winner of this competition will become immortal with the help of the entities above. There will be 12 winners throughout the whole world.
"Report!" A demon soldier entered the Sardik's tent. He kneeled immediately after he was in front of Sardik.
"What's the fuss?" Sardik asked nonchalantly.
"Reporting to the Commander. It's a bad news?!"
"Huh? What is it?"
"A Demon camp has been annihilated!" The demon shivered as he said those words.
"...What?!" Sardik's eyes turned into fury.
"Tell us who did it and what happened?" Yoban asked the demon but his expression was pretty grave.
"Y-Yes! One of our provision teams tried to deliver the goods to the demon camp. But as they arrive inside, not a single demon has been spotted. Even the General of the Demon Camp is missing!"
"...Is that all? Are you sure you didn't mistake anything?" Yoban asked.
"No, Grand General Yoban. When our investigation unit arrived to find clues. We found traces of Holy energy. Not only that, there is no sign of our people going out. Even if they do go out, they will not leave the Camp empty. We then also tried to investigate the nearby camps....unfortunately.." The demon gulped deeply while hesitating to continue.
"Annihilated?" Sardik continued it for him. But his tone was hoarse and filled with anger. These generals are loyal to him, even these past few days, no generals have lost their lives.
These generals will also report every time they take action. There is no reason for them to betray Sardik.
"Holy power? Who are they? If they can annihilate hundreds of thousands without a sound. This enemy is not only deadly but terrifying. I admit that the Holy Power could kill us as it's our weakness but our Demonic power doesn't lose out. This is abnormal no matter how I think..." Yoban was sweating bullets as he thought about the situation carefully.
"Five of our Demon Camps are victims of this incident, Commander."
"That's 500,000 Demons in total. What do you think my lord?" Yoban glances at Sardik.
"... Send someone on the Human side and search for clues. I can only think of one thing why such a person doing this." Sardik taps his armchair with his claws.
"Oh, Is that it? I understand My lord. You there, send some people to investigate this matter on the Human side. If there is a major incident, report it immediately."
"Yes, General!" The Demon soldier stood up, bowed, and left.
"My lord, if the Human side has so much power. Our Kingdom has to know about this incident immediately. If they were able to create such a weapon to this degree, our Demon race would be in danger."
Yoban's worries are not unfounded. He did not even suspect a person could do this. There is no possible way an SSS-rank and X-rank can cause such a massive massacre without a sound. Even the known, Holy Pope an X-rank individual does not have a spell that could continuously massacre Hundreds of thousands of Demons. Although, the Holy Pope can annihilate a Demon Camp alone, but not five.
So Yoban suspected it was a weapon that the humans created.
"Yoban, you handle this matter and call the Generals. We will have a meeting. This battle has to be concluded, we cannot linger around. If our enemy can annihilate our people. Although we are not trying to win, staying here is disadvantageous to us."
"As you command My lord!"
With that, Yoban the Grand General left the premises. Sardik Balahas tightened his grip on the arm of the chair, and with a creaking noise, the arm shattered into pieces. Sardik's eyes contained murderous intent.
"Humans, you despicable Humans! You are no better than us!"
...
"Where are they going? Why are the demons retreating?"
"It's still early, what happened?"
Earthlings and Inhabitants were puzzled by the Demon's retreat. They look at each other trying to find the answer but they all shrug in confusion.
"Everyone looks at Ranking! Something unbelievable appeared!"
"What the?! Whose group is this? They even surpassed the Knights of Round. 5 Million points! It's a mile higher than KoF, after a few days of battling they only accumulated 2.3 Million points!"
"The person hid their identity but not their guild name. What are their intentions?"
Various conversations started after the Demons disappeared from their sight. Gerad Verido the Commander, did not issue an order as he was also confused by the situation.
"Bring me someone from the investigation unit, I want this group's information." His tone was serious and he ordered one of his subordinates in a hurry.
"Yes, commander!"
This matter cannot be taken lightly. He knows that this group will be eyed and there will be many organizations and groups in the Kingdom who want these people. Gerad needs this group to work for the Kingdom.
He cannot let anyone get their hands before him.
...
Arthur Evan Pendragon frowned and rubbed his forehead. Staring at the ranking panel before him. No one knew what he was thinking.
"Is the Guildmaster angry?"
"Don't ask. Don't gossip. It's not strange if he is angered. Our days of effort were trampled just like that. Furthermore, an unknown group."
"..." The first guy looks at his colleagues with dull eyes.
"Ahem, Anyways. Have someone investigate this matter. To obtain such a large amount of points in a single day, no, in a blink of an eye is not something that cannot be overlooked. Knowing that they were in the ranking, meant they were in the same world as us. To be able to hide from the governments they have capabilities."
"You're right... But I'm relieved they are not the Crimson League."
...
Ares Guild.
Cho Kang-dae and Min Ari look at each other. Before they transferred to Paradise, Kim Yo-han told them he created a Guild. Told them the Guild's name.
Seeing that it's in the ranking. The two of them wanted to say something but no voice came out for a while.
Stunned and in disbelief.
"He was hiding his power. What did he do?" Cho Kang-dae mumbled.
"Haha, Yo-han is so amazing. Why is he doing this?"
"That brat is sure something else. Looks like I need to have a good conversation with him."
"...I prefer you don't do that Kang-dae-nim. Yo-han must have a plan. Let's meet him and join his group!"
"Huh?" Cho Kang-dae looks at her in confusion.
"I think, Yo-han wants to expand his Guild. To do that he needs Fame. This ranking is a better advertisement. In my investigation, I found out that. If we need a foothold in this world we need the support of the inhabitants. Right now, our Ares Guild is not known or famous in this world. We are not even relevant if we want to create a guild in this world.
Kang-dae-nim, I suggest we should integrate our Guild with Kim Yo-han's Guild. Right now, no one knows them but the two of us."