William, now in possession of the demons' bodies, began moving toward the center of the five regions. But before he left, he made sure to absorb all the death energy he had spread across the Barren Lands. The cleansing device wouldn't recognize it as his power, and if left unchecked, it could cost William control over a large portion of the land.
After securing the energy, he headed toward the central region, which was the Swamp. Upon arriving, he took out all the demon bodies he had stored and examined the cleansing device he had brought along. It was designed to purify territories of hostile energies or Demonic, and now William is going to use it , now that there is no living Demon to stop him.
For a few seconds, nothing happened after William tossed the device into the lake. Then, the swamp began to boil, and dark vapors started rising from the water. From the center of the swamp, a large runic dome emerged, its shimmering surface humming with power. The dome expanded outward, forming a massive barrier that began to engulf the entire region of the five territories.
As the barrier closed in around the regions, it emitted a steady hum. Slowly, the demonic energy trapped inside began to burn away, causing the barrier to glow even brighter. The dark vapor released from the burning demonic energy met the barrier's surface, where it was purified, dissipating into harmless wisps of air.
The once overwhelming presence of demonic energy in the region was gradually cleansed, the power of the purification device working relentlessly to bring the land under William's control. Soon, the swamp and the surrounding territories would be cleansed and transformed into something William could use to his advantage.
As the runic dome emitted its deep hum, a sweeping transformation began to unfold across the once desolate landscape. The murky, viscous waters of the swamp, thick with decay and rot, slowly stilled. The layer of filth that clung to the surface was washed away as the cleansing energy spread, purifying everything in its path. The swamp water, once black and putrid, gradually became a crystal-clear, shimmering lake, reflecting the sunlight that now pierced through the clearing sky. The air, which had been suffocating and heavy with the stench of death, began to shift, becoming cool and refreshing.
Gnarled, twisted trees that had once stood lifeless in the swamp were replaced by majestic oaks and graceful willows, their leaves a vibrant green, rustling in a gentle breeze. The barren, lifeless ground was reborn, lush grass rapidly spreading outward, blanketing the earth in soft, rich hues of emerald. A kaleidoscope of wildflowers bloomed where there had once been only mud and ash, their colors painting the landscape with life. What was once a bleak, inhospitable swamp had transformed into a serene, sapphire-blue lake surrounded by a vibrant, thriving forest.
Beyond the swamp, the desert lands—once cracked and scorched—underwent a similar metamorphosis. The dry, barren earth quaked, giving way to rolling hills that began to flourish with greenery. Grasses spread like a living tide, bringing color and life to the desolation. The towering mountains that had been little more than jagged rocks now stood adorned in rich, verdant forests. Streams of fresh water began to flow from the peaks, cascading into waterfalls that glistened in the sunlight, feeding into the newly-formed rivers and lakes below.
The stifling gloom that had once hung over the region lifted completely. The sky, once perpetually cloaked in thick, ominous clouds, cleared to reveal a vast expanse of bright blue, the sun shining warmly over the reborn landscape. Birds returned to the trees, their melodious songs filling the air that had once been silent and still. Animals cautiously emerged from the rejuvenated forests, drawn by the revitalization of the land, which seemed to pulse with the essence of life itself.
Even the foul miasma that had once choked the air dissipated, replaced by a fresh, invigorating breeze that carried the scent of pine and wildflowers. The entire region—forests, lakes, and mountains alike—had been transformed from a wasteland of corruption into a breathtaking paradise.
Where once there had been only desolation and death, there was now beauty and harmony. The land, once claimed by demonic corruption, had been fully restored to its natural splendor, teeming with life and possibility. William stood at the heart of it all, the architect of its rebirth, a symbol of the region's newfound purity and strength.
But the transformation didn't end with the land alone. Above, in the sky, a swirling cloud of purified demonic energy lingered, having been cleansed by the runic dome. As the dome hummed once again, the purified energy began to coalesce and descend toward the earth, slowly gathering at the center of the newly reborn region. William watched in anticipation as, from the coalesced energy, a grand structure began to take form—a towering three-story manor that stood as a beacon of his control over the land. Its elegant spires and majestic facade gleamed under the sunlight, crafted entirely from the purified energy that once fueled the demonic corruption.
Just as William admired the manor, another structure began to rise a short distance away. This one was simpler but no less important—a grand altar, taking the shape of a sacrificial structure known as the Altar of Summoning. From here, William knew he could call forth new servants, soldiers, and even powerful heroes to aid him in his conquests. The altar hummed with power, glowing softly, waiting to be activated when the time was right.
However, it was the final structure, forming just to the left of the manor, that truly captured William's attention. This would be his unique building, something special to him, as every territory lord was granted a singular, distinct structure that reflected their individual power and abilities. The purified energy swirled and condensed, gradually taking shape as William observed, curious and eager to discover what form it would take.
Slowly the the energies were wholy spent as William watched and raised his brows seeing the structure that was built as his unique Building.
William was stunned not because it was an powerful looking one but the one he knew from his previous life.