The Magic Empire for 20,000 years

Chapter 232 [Please Read On!] Frost Giant Chieftain

Yes.

The spark that ignited the conflict between the two sides in the battle just now, as well as the many demons who were shouting wildly, stirring up anger, and fanning the flames, did not belong to either of the two Abyss Expeditionary Forces.

They are mid-to-high-ranking demons whom Eldoron captured and controlled with [Otherworldly Bondage] after defeating demon invaders time and time again over the past few months!
Under Elion's arrangement, two of the dozen or so airships that went into battle were specifically used to transport demons captured by the mages of Eldoron.

Led by Elion, the two airships were first teleported to the high altitude near the abyssal rift.

The instant the teleportation was complete, Elion immediately cast a wide-range illusion spell, "Barrier," obscuring the entire sky and concealing the traces of the two airships.

It appears that the starless and moonless night sky is still completely empty.

Then, the airship opened its hatch, allowing the demons to quietly fly down and blend into the demon armies of both sides under the cover of night.

Even demons without the ability to fly were given the [Flight] spell by mages beforehand.

So, in the following hour or so, without anyone noticing, hundreds of mid- to high-level demons, including Berserker Demons, Bull Demons, Flor Demons, Shadow Demons, and so on, dispersed and merged into the legions of both Yenogu and Buffet.

For top-tier demon species that are born with "true vision," they can directly see through illusions and transformations as long as they are within a certain distance.

Therefore, it is unlikely that other non-demon races, even if they are proficient in shapeshifting or illusion, could infiltrate the group and take advantage of the chaos.

But now, every single one of those who have infiltrated is a genuine demon!

However, bound by a terrifying magical contract, they had no choice but to risk their lives to carry out this mission that instigated war.

If it were a regular army, it would be extremely difficult for outsiders to infiltrate.

However, infiltrating the already chaotic demon army was as easy as going home.

Demons have no strict military organization or uniforms for identification. It's perfectly normal for some demons to run away halfway through a demon legion's march, and then some other demons to mix in.

Thus, these demons, controlled by the magical contract, dispersed among the legions of both sides and soon began to act simultaneously. Some took the initiative to attack, leading a group of low-level demons to charge into the enemy's positions, while others shouted and roared, stirring up their own anger and fanning the flames.

Ultimately, this led to the current great war!

At this moment, the battle between the two demon legions has entered a white-hot stage and is escalating.

A Brezu demon and an Ironclad demon were wiping out enemy soldiers around them while exchanging insults across the distance:
"Where is your lord, Buffett? Is that stupid bull in the maze too afraid to come out on his own? Or is he trapped in his own maze and can't get out?"

"Is your lord, Yenogu, the hyena mongol, gnawing on rotten flesh in his own home?"

They shouted with great enthusiasm, their faces flushed red, spitting as they yelled, fighting as they shouted.

The nearby demons were also stirred by this emotion, and their fighting became even more intense!
No one realized that these two demons, who were hurling insults at each other and inciting hatred, did not belong to either side at all, but had only infiltrated the group a few hours earlier.

As the battle intensified and casualties mounted, the legendary demon generals on both sides began to feel uneasy.

"No, if we continue fighting like this, it will only benefit Koschitchell's army."

"That legion only arrived recently. It's relatively far from the Abyss Rift, and it brought a large number of elven prisoners with it. I wonder what they're planning."

General Balor, with the head of a gnoll, unleashed his daily [Firestorm], burning the large group of minotaurs in front of him to ashes, while glancing back at the still silent Koschitch Legion behind him.

Those burly frost demons and frost giants clad in animal skins were eyeing this place menacingly under the cover of night.

…………

"The material plane expeditionary forces, respectively loyal to Buffet and Yenogu, have engaged in a great war."

"This is our chance!"

The Frost Giant Chieftain, carrying a giant axe on his back, gazed at the two demon legions locked in fierce combat at the edge of the abyss, his eyes gleaming with excitement.

He is the High Chieftain of the Frost Giants of the North, Yarma Frostleaf.

A mid-tier legendary frost giant!
Just as humans and elves can become professionals, giants, demons, and other naturally gifted beings can also further enhance their strength, surpassing the level of ordinary individuals within their race. This typically occurs through two pathways.

First, through repeated battles, they hone their innate extraordinary abilities, further strengthening and exploring their monstrous aspects, which scholars refer to as "elite individuals" or "evolutionary types."

This is often accompanied by an increase in strength and physique, as well as an increase in size. At the same time, the monster's innate magical and supernatural abilities will also be greatly enhanced in this process.

For example, the previous wolf-serpent demon "Sleepless" was an evolved wolf-serpent demon.

This is also how the vast majority of extraordinary beings become stronger.

However, for most monster races, there is also a racial limit to evolution.

Another, more unique, and limitless path to advancement is to take up a superhuman profession, just like other insignificant humanoid races, and become a "monster professional."

Warrior, Barbarian, Mage, Priest...

If one embarks on this path, the extraordinary abilities originally possessed by a monster, combined with the characteristics of a professional, may complement each other, achieving a synergistic effect greater than the sum of its parts.

Yalmar Frostbeard, the Frost Giants Chieftain, is a "Frost Giant Barbarian" who has taken up the extraordinary profession of "Barbarian".

The Barbarian's "Berserk" trait, along with the significant enhancement to melee abilities, perfectly suited his original fighting style. He was quite satisfied.

Three years ago, Chieftain Yarma finally became a mid-level legend, one of the few top powerhouses on the continent.

Then, something else troubled him.

He is getting older and older.

Fortunately, Koschitch, the Lord of Wrath and King of the Frost Giants of the Bottomless Abyss, recently sent down an "oracle," giving him an opportunity.

Next, if he can complete the task assigned by the demon lord, he can lead the entire tribe to the territory of Koschitchet—the 23rd level of the Bottomless Abyss [Iron Ice Plains]—and obtain eternal life.

"Now, it's time for us to take action!"

The high chieftain gazed at the two demon legions locked in battle ahead, then turned to command the hundreds of frost giants behind him, his voice as cold as the northern winds:

"While the two great abyssal legions, loyal to the Tauren King and the Gnoll King, are locked in battle, we will break in, seize control of the abyssal rift, and then summon the projection of the Lord of Wrath."

"Then, using the blood of the Sun Elf prisoners of war, we will perform a human sacrifice ritual to complete the task assigned to us by our Lord of Wrath—"

"Using the power of ritual, we can tear a piece from the abyss rift and transform it into a portal that we can control and move through!"

……

High above, Elion, standing atop the bone dragon, observed the battle below.

He saw that while the two Abyss Legions were locked in battle, the Koschitch Legion in the south suddenly moved!

This legion, composed of demons, frost giants, young white dragons, winter wolves, and other cold-type monsters, is rapidly advancing towards the abyssal rift.

Large numbers of frost giants roughly placed the sun elf captives into sacks and carried them on their backs to ensure that the captives could keep up with their pace.

"Koschitchell's army suddenly moved?"

"Let's observe for a while longer, and if necessary, we will launch a preemptive strike."

Elion's original plan was to wait until the armies of the gnoll king Yenogu and the minotaur king Buffyment were both weakened before launching a preemptive strike.

Unexpectedly, the army of Kosch'tch, the Frost Giant King, suddenly intervened, making the situation even more chaotic and unpredictable.

This legion still has a large number of Sun Elf prisoners who need to be rescued!

El-Erian decided to observe the situation further before making his move at the optimal moment.

Compared to the massive demon legion, the five-party allied forces are far fewer in number, but they are all elites, and they are united and obedient to command!
(End of this chapter)