Goladon nodded. "All right. But our army needs to rest and recuperate for the time being."
The demon army had marched hundreds of kilometers at forced pace, consuming a considerable amount of stamina and Spirit Force. If they did not rest now and continued toward the Valley of the Forgotten Path, the entire army's combat strength would be reduced by thirty percent.
Hodan said, "Lord Demon General, the Calamity King has more specific instructions regarding this war."
"Speak."
"You may divide the troops into two parts," Hodan said. "Have half of the cannon fodder forces proceed to the battlefield at the River of the Forgotten Path first and wear down the enemy's strength. As for the other half, the elite forces can join up with the reinforcements from the demonic beast troops before heading to the battlefield and wiping out the exhausted enemy forces in one stroke."
"Demonic beast troops?" Goladon repeated.
Hodan nodded. "Yes, the demonic beast troops that assisted the Calamity King in exterminating two thousand Skeleton Soldiers and thwarting the Undead's scheme."
Goladon narrowed his eyes. "Wait. Is this truly the Calamity King's order?"
"Absolutely."
Hodan took out an Eye of the Demon. "You can confirm it with the Calamity King."
"I'll do it myself." Goladon did not take the Eye of the Demon from Hodan's hand. Instead, he took out one of his own and infused it with Fel Energy.
The Eye of the Demon rose into the air and rapidly expanded.
Soon, the Calamity King's voice came from within the enormous green eyeball. "Goladon."
"Great Calamity King."
Goladon bent his knees and knelt. "Your humble servant Goladon requests your direct instructions."
From that voice, Goladon could sense the Calamity King's Berserk Spirit Force aura. It was no different from before.
"I have already instructed Hodan