Chapter 573: Arthur’s Light
There have been many necromancers throughout the history of the Barisan continent, but in the past hundred years, only a few are known. Some of them are from the devils’ side, but only two figures must be treated as a serious threat by the alliance forces.
One of them is said to be the successor of the Sloth Devil, and the most terrifying is the Sloth Devil herself.
The fact that the devils are finally showing undead in their armies means there is a chance the Sloth Devil is among them. This is a concerning situation, as the Sloth Devil’s reputation as a one-person army is well known. Her story first appeared a long time ago, during the sudden outbreak of undead and beasts in the Vindas Empire.
The undead and beasts brought severe trouble to the noble houses and the imperial family, as their numbers were overwhelming and their strength formidable. They appeared openly across all noble territories, and despite the deployment of emperor-stage cultivators, the defenders faced major challenges and even suffered casualties.
The outbreak was eventually contained after the imperial family managed to track the summoner using their artifact, revealing the Sloth Devil as the culprit. She had been lazily watching the destruction from the sidelines, and even when surrounded by several emperor-stage cultivators, she still managed to escape using her summons, fatally injuring some of them in the process.
Since then, rumors about the Sloth Devil have spread, and many know her as a powerful necromancer or summoner.
Even so, none of the alliance troops fell into panic or despair. Even if the Sloth Devil was present, they would still face her. They also must prepare for the worst.
Although they have more troops and greater resources, they still cannot underestimate her. They believe they can win, but they also know it will come at a heavy cost if she is truly here.
When the distance between the two armies closed to five kilometers, the devils’ troops finally charged at full speed. The undead, which had previously moved like puppets, suddenly began moving with agile motions, as if they were living beings.
"Decapitate the undead or obliterate them at once! That’s how you kill them! Cut off their legs if you want to immobilize them! Don’t treat the undead like living beings—they won’t feel pain, even if you strike their bodies! You must take them down in a single, clean blow!" one of the battalion commanders shouted in warning.
As he shouted, his gaze also scanned the devils’ army, trying to spot the necromancer. He hoped it wasn’t the Sloth Devil. The other emperor-stage cultivators were doing the same. But before they could search any further, the devils had already reached them, and their troops began attacking with elemental techniques.