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Charybdis stood before the massive portal made from pure magisteel, its unbelievably mystical surface and complex structure the direct result of her extensive research.
This portal would serve as a crucial component in her strategy, acting as both a camp for the exhausted cavalry and a transportation hub for the army to reach any battlefield efficiently.
Around her, the bustling activity of Lanka's growing army continued.
One month had passed, and though they had made significant progress, the numbers were still not where they needed to be.
Currently, the army boasted 1000 majins equipped with their quinque, with another 3000 in training.
Among these, 47 were Dragon quinque soldiers, bonded to magical beasts of dragon lineage, elevating their strength to be on par with Baron rank and abive daemons once their Rc grafting was complete.
Krodha approached, his expression filled with remorse. "Mother, I apologize for the inefficiency. We have not yet reached the numbers we need."
Charybdis waved off his apology with a gentle but firm hand. "Krodha, there is no need for apologies. The deadline was set to create constraints and drive urgency. I never expected to build an army from scratch capable of fighting billions of demons in such a short time."
She looked over the soldiers, noting their potential.
"More importantly, 150 of the 1000 have shown high potential. Given enough time, they will inevitably become strong and strengthen our kingdom."
Krodha's eyes shone with determination. "I will continue to push them, Mother. We will reach the numbers we need and beyond."
Charybdis nodded, her mind already working through the next steps. "Good. Focus on quality as much as quantity. Each soldier must be strong, capable, and loyal. We will need every advantage we can muster."
The portal hummed with latent energy, a testament to the immense time and resources Charybdis had poured into its creation.
"Krodha," she said, turning to her son, "ensure that the training continues without interruption. And keep an eye on those with high potential. They will be our key assets in the battles to come."
Krodha bowed his head in acknowledgment. "Yes, Mother. I will see to it."
As Krodha turned to leave, Charybdis continued while observing the portal, "I have made a breakthrough in the production mechanism of Rc cells. This new method should enhance the grafting process significantly and increase the succes rate of the process."
Krodha's eyes widened in surprise and hope. "That is excellent news, Mother. It will surely accelerate our progress."
Charybdis looked out over her burgeoning army, feeling a surge of pride and determination.
Lanka would rise, and with it, her vision of a new world order.
Turning back to Krodha, she continued, "We need to reach a total of 40,000 soldiers to completely take over the demon realm. Veldora, you, and I can eliminate about four to five lineages of daemons within one day, but we need enough forces to establish control immediately after."
Krodha nodded. "Understood, Mother. We will continue to recruit and train as many as we can. With the improved Rc cell production, we can expedite the process."
"Good," Charybdis affirmed. "We need to ensure that when we strike, it is decisive and overwhelming. One day of military operation should be all it takes to secure our hold over the realm."
As Krodha turned leave again Charybdis called out to Krodha once again," Call Harita her mission is complete , tell her Its time to hunt"
Krodha nodded his expression serious
"As you wish Mother"
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Harita moved silently through the realm of the Elemental Lord of Fire which she had been staying at for the past month.
Her nature as a demi-spirit which has been further enhanced allowed her to blend seamlessly with the other inhabitants.
Her mission was critical to Charybdis's plans: to subjugate the power of all th Elemental Lords as her underlings, assimilating their power into the Kingdom by hook or by crook.
Her master had entrusted her with this mission of utmost importance.
The realm of the Elemental Lord of Fire was a volatile place, filled with flames and heat that would have been unbearable for any ordinary being.
However, her demi-spirit essence made it easier for her to navigate the searing environment.
As Harita gathered information, she awaited the signal from her master.
The message came through the pager link, as master had called it , the voice of Krodha resonating in her mind.
"It's time to hunt."With a surge of determination, Harita activated the second phase of her mission.
Charybdis, from afar, used her immense power to block any path of escape by making a membrane of her marble Phantasm around the dimension, ensuring that the Elemental Lord and her minions were trapped.
Harita moved with deadly precision, her form shifting and adapting to the environment as she approached her targets.
Her eyes gleamed with a predatory light and a grin spread on her face in anticipation of the food she is about to have, as she zeroed in on the Elemental Lord of Fire, who stood surrounded by her most loyal underlings.
A fierce battle erupted.
The fire spirits fought back with all their might, but Harita was relentless.
She unleashed her demi-spirit abilities, her power enhanced by the data she had gathered.
As she fought, a blood mist began to form around her, solidifying into an external white appendage with red veins exposed in it.
As time passed Harita was completely covered in a coating of similar material and her form grew to be of enormous size with spikes from her back blazing with heat.
Her form adorned with a single, blazing eye, sharp claws, and a body covered in red-blue, flame-like fur that radiated intense heat.
It was her Owl form as Her master called it.
The fire spirits were overwhelmed by her sheer physical might and her ability to consume fire.
No matter what the Elemental Lord tried, Harita's ability of consuming fire allowed her to gain the upper hand.
Her claws slashed through the elemental minions with ease, absorbing their fiery essence and growing stronger with each attack.
The Elemental Lord of Fire, realizing the gravity of the situation, unleashed a torrent of flames, but Harita was undeterred.
She countered with a wave of energy, their powers clashing violently. Through sheer force of will and strategy, Harita gained the upper hand.
The Elemental Lord, now weakened and cornered, let out a final, desperate attack.
Harita absorbed the attack, using it to fuel her own power, and with a final, decisive blow, she consumed the Elemental Lord of Fire eating her spiritual body like a snack.
Her monstrous visage underwent change during her feast itself, her height that once stood at 14 meters now stood at about 35 meters the spikes on her back had changed into corrupted wings that undoubtedly once belonged to the Fire Elemental lord.
But Harita didn't notice these changes as she was bearing pain of having herself conceptually transformed once again.
Charybdis who was watching this allowed her power to aid this transformation via thier soul corridor.
With a final roar Harita transformed into the new strongest mortal representative of the fire element.
The assimilation was complete.
Harita stood amidst the ruins of her enemies, her body glowing with radiance.
She felt a surge of strength and a deep understanding of the element she had conquered.
Returning to Lanka, Harita entered Charybdis's chamber, her presence announced by a subtle shift in the ambient energy.
Charybdis looked up from her work, her eyes gleaming with curiosity and expectation.
"Master," Harita began, bowing respectfully, "the mission is complete. I have consumed the Elemental Lord of Fire and her underlings, assimilating their power into myself."
"Good job, As expected of you Harita, you've worked hard why don't you rest for some days and then we'll go over what's next for you since you no longer need Rc implants or Spirit Injections", Charybdis got up and patted Harita's head.
"Be proud You've been perfected"
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