Having relied on himself to fight alone every day, Charles had grown somewhat weary.
Ever since he captured the Six-Armed Serpent Demon as a subordinate, whenever Charles encountered challengers, he no longer killed them immediately after defeating them.
Those willing to offer up their true names were kept on as subordinates.
As for those who stubbornly refused, there was no helping it. He could only cut off their heads.
Besides that, Charles had also provided some resources, allowing the Fireburn Demon Kaseron to advance into a Greater Demon.
Originally, Charles had hoped that this fellow could advance into a Balor as well.
That way, he would have another Greater Balor under his command.
Yet this fellow proved utterly disappointing. In the end, he had merely advanced into a Greater Lava Demon.
Though it was quite powerful too, it was far less useful to Charles.
"My Lord, Kaseron has finally advanced into a Greater Demon."
A trace of disappointment flashed through Charles's eyes. He kicked him flying. "Trash!"
"After using so many of my resources, you only became a Lava Demon!"
"Hand over your true name!"
Kaseron asked tentatively, "My Lord, I have been so loyal. Do you still want my true name?"
Charles slowly walked up before Kaseron, reached out, and gripped his head, squeezing it until it creaked and groaned.
"My foolish Kaseron, have I been too merciful?"
"You actually dare bargain with me?"
The agonizing pain of having his head squeezed made Kaseron howl miserably.
"I was wrong, Master!"
"Please forgive me! I truly know my mistake!"
"I'll give you my true name right now!"
Only after Kaseron had handed over his true name did Charles carry the Lava Demon outside.
Four or five other Greater Demons stood outside, all with their heads lowered, terrified that Charles would