First Battle

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Orderly footsteps echoed through the reinforcement plaza. From the enormous Teleportation Gate, Abyssal Demons clad in alchemical armor marched out of the transport airships in neat ranks.

Though Abyssal Demons were chaotic by nature, that was only when they were left unchecked.

When higher-ranking demons kept them in line, Abyssal Demons could display astonishing discipline.

And even if their individual qualities fell short, the deputy legion commander of the demon legion would use mind control to instill discipline in them.

Watching these Abyssal Demons, each over three meters tall and radiating life force as vigorously as furnaces, Absolute Zero finally breathed a slight sigh of relief.

"A legion of this strength is sufficient as the vanguard."

Questioning a Throne's decision was both an extremely offensive and extremely foolish thing to do.

But Richard's overly young age made it hard for him not to worry.

Yet from the looks of things, his concerns had clearly been unnecessary. A Wizard who could become a Throne could not possibly be someone who greedily sought merit and rashly pressed ahead.

After leaving the transport airships, the Abyss Legion did not linger at the base. They directly boarded War Airships and headed for the war zone where they would next be deployed.

However, their Legion Commander did not leave with them.

"Hey, Great Wizard over there, where is Lord Richard?"

Istaroth greeted Absolute Zero, and the formidable aura around him made Absolute Zero narrow his eyes.

"You wish to see the Throne?"

"Yes."

Istaroth looked at the Great Wizard before him, a trace of wariness flashing through his heart. His instincts told him that this Great Wizard was absolutely not someone to provoke.

"Could you take me to see him, Great Wizard?" Istaroth asked with a smile.

"Wait a moment."

Absolute