After returning to the small canyon, Ang continued to closely monitor the Demons' movements. Demons guarded the cave entrance at all times. Though they were not especially vigilant, their numbers and potential threat forced Ang to proceed cautiously. He decided to first determine their exact numbers so he could make plans for the next step.
Over the next few days, Ang discovered that the Demons emerged from the cave at fixed times each day to boil substances with pungent odors. Strangely, the Demons who came out seemed different each time, but their numbers were always around a hundred. After observing them for five consecutive days, Ang found that the Demons who emerged on the fifth day were almost exactly the same as those from the first day. This led him to speculate that there were at least five hundred Demons inside the cave.
Although these Demons were not as strong as the ones he had encountered on the Maple Sugar Plane, they were naturally powerful and numerous. Ang realized they would be difficult enemies to deal with. He guessed that the Demons would not leave the small canyon anytime soon. They were likely waiting for something or making some sort of preparation.
After confirming the Demons' movements, Ang cautiously withdrew from Mount Verki. When he returned to the outskirts of the mountains, the cavalry squad members were already waiting for him. Seeing Ang return safely, everyone immediately surrounded him and began asking about the situation.
"Commander, how is it?" they all asked at once.
Ang answered calmly, "For now, the situation is fairly stable. The Demons have not made any major moves. However, the Mount Verki area is extremely dangerous. None of you must go near it." Pointing at the map, he continued, "Next, we need to conduct a thorough