Teaching Abihime; The Path to an Emperor-level Great Demon

"Not..."

Chiyo withdrew his gaze.

"Your camp still needs you."

His voice was calm, yet it was like a thunderclap that jolted Abihime out of her daze.

The little girl suddenly came to her senses and looked at the devastated camp.

Burning tents, wounded Clan Members, corpses strewn everywhere.

She took a deep breath and clenched her hands tightly, her nails nearly digging into her palms.

"I..."

"You are the Bird Tribe's Princess."

Chiyo interrupted her hesitation.

"This is not the time to stand around in a daze."

Abihime bit her lower lip and nodded firmly.

She spread her wings and flew toward the center of the camp, her clear voice echoing through the night sky.

"Bird Tribe, heed my command! All Clan Members still able to fight, assemble! Treat the wounded and put out the fires!

Yuming, Chiyi, lead people to clear the battlefield!

Lingyu... lock him in the stone prison and wait for Mother to return and deal with him!"

Her orders were somewhat awkward at first, but with each command she gave, her tone became increasingly resolute.

The Bird Tribe warriors recovered their order from the chaos and began carrying out her commands methodically.

Chiyo stood in the distance and watched quietly without intervening.

Before they knew it.

The next day's sun rose.

It crossed the eastern mountains, casting golden-red light over the restored camp.

After a full day and night of recovery.

Abihime had made all the necessary arrangements and began her training for the day.

She stood alone in an open space at the edge of the camp, crimson flames gathered between her hands as fine sweat beaded on her forehead.

The rock before her was covered in charred marks, yet it had never cracked.

"No... still not right..."

Abihime gritted her teeth. The flames