Chapter 474: The demons
Feng nodded with deep satisfaction. Arthur’s serpent wasn’t just protecting Chinese territory—it was elevating their capability to levels. China was emerging from the crisis stronger than it had entered, with forces that could challenge powers like America which had once seemed untouchable.
Palestine
In Jerusalem, President Hassan observed similar phenomena through reports from commanders across Palestinian territory. Formicia, the superior-rank spider that served as their protector, had established web networks that covered hundreds of square kilometers with efficiency.
"The spider queen’s methodology exceeds our every calculation; she never failed to impress," Defence Minister Khalil reported with obvious relief. "She creates hunting grounds where our forces can engage demons under controlled conditions, with guaranteed escape routes if encounters become too dangerous."
Hassan studied tactical displays that showed Palestinian forces achieving victory ratios that defied conventional military doctrine. Formicia’s webs allowed human units to attack demon forces from elevated positions while the spider queen managed enemy movement through terrain manipulation using her webs.
"Our awakened forces are achieving advancement rates that exceed those of first-world countries," Khalil continued. "Personnel who entered the crisis as civilians are now demonstrating combat capabilities that rival special forces veterans."
Palestine was experiencing a military renaissance that transformed it from a nation struggling for basic security into a regional power with forces capable of projecting strength across significant distances.
Northern Alberta Wilderness - Frost Wyvern’s Domain
The frost wyvern soared through air that seemed to freeze by his will, ice particles dancing around his massive form like living snow. Below, the demons in the landscape had been transformed into something that resembled his ancestral hunting grounds—endless expanses of perfect ice sculptures that his human allies broke to gain experience.
Five epic-rank demons had emerged from a rift near what the humans called Edmonton. Demons that would have posed significant threats to the area.