The World in Turmoil

At first, no one paid attention to the disaster.

It was nothing more than a Demons suddenly appearing in the city and killing a few humans.

But as time went by, elephants, lions, tigers, dogs, cats, birds... all sorts of animals, and even people, suddenly transformed into Demons in full view of everyone, attacking humans with impunity.

Thus, everyone in the world, from the Southern Countries to the Northern Countries, from the east coast to the west coast, from imperial palaces to slums, realized one thing.

Catastrophe has arrived; humanity is facing imminent doom!

Merchants, with their keen sense of smell, were the first to flee, followed by ordinary workers. More and more people were escaping the crowded city to avoid the disaster.

A bustling city turned into a ghost town in the blink of an eye.

The kings and nobles, like headless flies, watched as the prosperous era came to an end, the hierarchical order that had lasted for thousands of years crumbled step by step, the land became increasingly barren, the army was depleted, the tax revenue dried up, and everything was heading towards its end.

The ruling order established by humankind is facing its most severe challenge since its self-construction.

The ordinary people who returned to the countryside discovered for the first time that as long as there is sunshine, air, water, and food, people can live a simple and beautiful life.

The desolate countryside is once again experiencing a revival.

Auwest, the Continental Magic Association, the Supreme Hall.

Dugu Qing, Frieren, Fern, Stark, Sein stood in the hall and returned the Flying Boat to Serie.

Serie sat on the golden throne with bare legs, exuding a gentle aura.

"No, you don't need to give it back to me, you can keep it, Frieren."

Seeing that Frieren insisted, Serie had no choice but to leave the Flying Boat behind, thinking that it might come in handy later.

"Then we'll take our leave! I need to travel around the Southern Countries first, and find a forest with a suitable temperature to live in seclusion."

Dugu Qing waved goodbye to Serie and turned to leave.

"Wait a minute."

Serie quickly rose and, in a sorrowful voice, told everyone.

A dramatic change has recently occurred within the Demons. A new Demon King has ascended the throne, possessing terrifying power that even Serie herself lacks confidence in defeating him.

Even more terrifying, the Saintess of the End spent a century laying down a spell that almost covered the entire planet, intending to transform all animals into Demons.

Humans—no, not just humans, but also small animals like dogs, cats, chickens, ducks, and pigs—are in danger.

"Demons race united!"

"The new Demon King possesses over 60,000 years of magical power!"

"The Saintess of the End also cast a spell to transform all animals into Demons!"

Dugu Qing, Fern, Frieren, Stark, Sein were all shocked after hearing Serie's introduction.

I never expected that so many things would happen after I left the Demon King's Castle.

"So, even if I return to the forest, I'll still see butterflies, dragonflies, moths, and bluebirds from time to time, and I'll turn into Demons?"

Dugu Qing's face turned deathly pale. The thought that she would never be able to find peace even for a walk filled her with hatred for the Saintess of the End.

"How could there be such powerful magic as turning all animals into Demons! How can this be allowed!"

Fern clenched his fists, his disdain for the Saintess of the End reaching its peak.

"So, the adventure must continue!"

"In the end, we only rested for a short while!"

Stark and Sein exchanged a glance and quickly accepted reality.

After all, Frieren and Dugu Qing in the team were no ordinary people; they had long been prepared to face suffering and save the world.

"Dugu Qing, you are the hero who drew the Sacred Sword, the chosen one born of destiny. This time, the mission to save the world rests on your shoulders."

Frieren tiptoed and gently patted Dugu Qing's shoulder, her eyes full of expectation.

Dugu Qing shrugged. "Although I hate burdens, this time the Saintess of the End's magic was truly disgusting. I will definitely find it and teach it a lesson, making it understand why flowers are so red."

Serie stepped out of the main hall, declaring to the world her identity as the founder of the Continental Magic Association.

The Demons have cast an evil spell to transform animals into Demons. Humans, whether kings, nobles, commoners, or wanderers, all have a chance of being transformed into Demons.

Moreover, the longer the delay, the more people will be transformed into Demons.

For the survival of humankind, for the prosperity of civilization, and for world order.

In the name of the Mage of God, Serie issued a decree of holy war, calling on everyone to unite, gather in Auwest, form an allied army, attack the Demons, kill the culprits, and restore peace to the world.

Serie's declaration, carried by the envoys of the Continental Magic Association, spread in all directions, rapidly reaching the entire human world.

The rulers of various countries responded one after another.

The people of the Southern Countries, Central Countries, and Northern Countries, who lived and thrived on this continent, regardless of their system of governance, set aside their past grievances, joined hands, and marched toward Auwest.

The common people hiding in the countryside, upon seeing the Transformation Magic on the envelope, suddenly realized the truth, and hurriedly took their weapons and headed north.

The world situation has been completely transformed.

Auwest, a suburb of the city.

Dugu Qing and Fern were holding down a wildcat that had just been transformed into Demons.

Frieren stretched out her small hand, Detection Magic, and activated it with all her might, penetrating deep into the Demons's internal organs, down to its cells and genes.

"How is it? Are there significant differences between transformed Demons and Demons?"

"That's right, their structures are somewhat different. Perhaps I can follow the clues and find a way to break the Transformation Magic."

Frieren placed the Demons cells into a vessel, smiled faintly, and felt much more confident.

The group returned to the city, entered the Alexandria Library, and consulted alchemical materials, analyzing the flesh and blood of the Demons.

Several miles outside the city, on a rolling hillside.

The thunderous sound of horses' hooves echoed endlessly, shaking the earth as if the ground were trembling.

Serie, clad in exquisite steel armor and a red cloak, looked dashing and valiant as she gazed into the distance.

The cavalry commander at the head of the cavalry, who was flying the flag of the Kuman Khanate, smiled easily and ordered his soldiers to open the city gates to welcome their allies.

Tens of thousands of cavalrymen, advancing relentlessly, came to a halt at the city gate.

A messenger stepped out from the ranks and loudly announced the news.

"Kuman, with an army of 70,000, has come to the alliance meeting. He requests that Serie come out of the city to meet him."

As soon as the voice fell, the heavy city gate slowly rose, and Serie led Fa'erxiu and Jian Ze out.

The two sides met at the foot of the city wall to discuss the great cause of destroying the demon.

Major feudal kingdoms, commercial republics, nomadic states, knightly orders, city-states, mercenary groups, adventurer guilds, bounty hunter organizations, assassin groups, wandering knights... and the Church of the Goddess of Creation all dispatched large armies to the outskirts of Auwest to participate in the alliance meeting.

Auwest, a place where events converge and the world's attention is focused.

A conference that will determine the fate of humanity is about to convene.