The Advantage Is Ours
As night fell, the sky was dotted with stars.
Inside the Allied Forces Hall, Dugu Qing, accompanied by Fern, finally tallied the total strength of the Allied Forces.
The Kuman Khanate 70,000 troops, the Iris Kingdom had 60,000, the Red Maple Kingdom had 50,000, the Venist had 40,000, the Blade Knights had 30,000... The total military strength exceeded 800,000.
Moreover, the armies of various countries that arrived at the front lines, such as the Kuman Khanate, the Iris Flower Kingdom, and the Red Maple Kingdom, were relatively close to the Magic City, so their formations were more uniform, with cavalry, infantry, and archers all included.
Meanwhile, soldiers from more distant countries, such as Venist, Troima, and Loran, arrived at the front lines mostly as light cavalry, while melee infantry and ranged archers from the rear were marching north day and night along the east and west coasts.
If all forces were to converge, the military strength surrounding the Magic City would likely reach an unbelievable level.
Training soldiers and arranging troops were the business of the individual leaders.
However, as the leader of the alliance, Dugu Qing could not allow the Human Allied Army to suffer from insufficient supplies, so he decided to build a super highway from south to north.
It facilitated the movement of large armies, the transport of provisions, and the connection between the north and south.
In this way, with the protection of internal barriers and the defense of external armies, humanity has a chance to contend with and defeat the Demons.
When Serie heard that Dugu Qing wanted to repair the road, she volunteered to use her Enlarge Magic.
This magic can alter a person's physique, making them several times, or even dozens of times, larger. It can be described as an alternative form of magic that can transform the heavens and the earth. As long as there is enough magic power, one can grow larger indefinitely without any limit. This is the magic mentioned in legends.
Dugu Qing obtained the Enlarge Magic and was preparing to study it diligently.
Outside the hall, the thunder of hooves echoed as a scout in a military uniform adorned with irises dismounted and rushed into the hall.
"It's terrible! The Demon King has personally led a massive army, flattened the Imperial Capital, and destroyed an empire that has stood for thousands of years. His vanguard, numbering 600,000, continues south, sweeping across the Northern Plateau, and is now over a hundred miles away."
As soon as the words were spoken, a commotion erupted in the arena.
The imposing Allied Hall was instantly transformed into a bustling marketplace.
"Impossible, absolutely impossible!"
"An empire with a thousand-year history, how could it be defeated so quickly!"
"The Demon King's Army is too powerful!"
"The empire is destroyed, and we are now on the front lines facing the Demons!"
"Alas! We have just formed an alliance, our military uniforms and commands are not yet unified, and our battle plans have not been arranged. The enemy has already attacked. What should we do now!"
The leaders of various factions, with a magical lifespan of no more than fifty years, instinctively felt some fear when faced with the surging, wolf-like demon Demons.
"What's the panic!"
Seeing the panicked expressions on everyone's faces, Dugu Qing put down the Grimoire and calmly stood up.
The crowd looked at the elegant and composed Dugu Qing, their gazes softened, and they fell silent.
Dugu Qing walked to the battle map, picked up the command baton, his gaze calm.
"The Magic Capital has been the site of over fifty large-scale battles throughout history. The rights and wrongs are difficult to determine, but historians invariably note that it was precisely on this ancient battlefield of Auwest that countless dynasties rose and fell, their fortunes dictated. I don't understand why everyone is talking about the fall of the Imperial Capital and the destruction of the empire, as if our initial battle with the Demons Race doomed our army to a grim fate. Regardless, the combined forces in this battle are 800,000 to 600,000; the advantage lies with us!"
Everyone suddenly realized, "Yes! No matter how powerful the Demons army is, it only numbers 600,000, which is 200,000 fewer than our own army!"
So what is there to be afraid of?
"The Alliance Leader's insight is brilliant."
Upon hearing the news, Serie took off her cloak, donned exquisite armor, and stepped into high boots, walking swiftly like a shooting star to Dugu Qing's side.
"Besides, I'm not dead yet! What are you afraid of?"
Serie lightly tapped the table, and tens of thousands of years of magic, like rolling black clouds, raged and swept across the land.
The group exchanged glances, then lowered their heads like children who had done something wrong.
"Report! The remnants of the Imperial army, led by Kanonie, have come to surrender."
The messenger burst into the hall, knelt on one knee, and dispelled the somber atmosphere.
"Oh! I didn't expect that some of the Imperial Army soldiers could escape! What a pleasant surprise!"
Dugu Qing led the rulers of various countries out of the palace to greet them.
Outside the palace, Kanonie, dressed in a dark blue military uniform, stood like a sword, his body covered in blood, yet exuding a captivating charm.
Dugu Qing led her inside, ordered fine wine to be served, and inquired about matters concerning the empire.
Kanonie sat in his seat, looking at Dugu Qing, and thought back to a few months ago when Dugu Qing arrived in the empire, the empire was peaceful and prosperous. Now, only a few months later, the world situation has been completely changed.
The Imperial Capital city fell, the empire was destroyed, and the emperor died in battle.
Even Fuleisi, who held great power, died on her escape.
Dugu Qing, however, transformed himself into the leader of a million-strong human army, holding a prestigious position and wielding absolute authority.
The world has changed so rapidly, like the sea turning into mulberry fields, that it made Kanonie feel somewhat embarrassed.
She drank the fine wine and recounted all the events that had transpired, including the civil war between the empire and the various dukes, the sudden attack by the Demons, the fall of the Imperial Capital, Fuleisi's escape with her troops, and their ambush along the way.
"I see!"
"So, the empire went through a civil war before it was destroyed!"
"That's not surprising, that's not surprising at all!"
The important figures present nodded in understanding and took their seats.
Dugu Qing continued to inquire about the Demons's combat strength and the command abilities of its Demons.
A rare smile appeared on Kanonie's face.
"Most Demons are transformed from animals, and their original forms are mostly chickens, ducks, fish, dogs, sparrows, cockroaches, mosquitoes, flies... The magic power they possess is negligible, and their intelligence is questionable."
"Only Demons transformed from monsters possess powerful magic, which is quite worrying. The alliance leader commands the human elites, with countless experts; defeating the Demons vanguard shouldn't be difficult."
Kanonie, who had personally fought valiantly against the Demons, appeared to point out the Demons' weaknesses, and the important figures present all breathed a sigh of relief.
"In that case, Lord Alliance Leader, give the order!"
"Yes! I can't wait to fight the Demons."
"I want the war to end quickly so I can go home and see my little prince!"
Many people volunteered to join the fight, eagerly hoping to see the world return to normal order.
Dugu Qing issued the order in a deep voice, mobilizing the three armies.
Serie set up Gravity Magic to confine the airspace with a sudden increase in gravity, cutting off the possibility of the Demons, who are skilled in flight, launching a surprise attack on the human lines from the air.
Infantry from various countries lined up in battle formation.
Archers were positioned at the rear, awaiting orders, while cavalry guarded the flanks, vigilant against enemy encirclement and outflanking maneuvers, waiting for the opportune moment to strike.
The order was given to the entire army, and the various legions quickly changed formations, taking up high ground and occupying advantageous positions, awaiting the arrival of the Demons.