Awakening：The Infinite Evolution of My Talent as a Low-Level Awakener-Chapter 848: The Army Assembles!

"Marshal, although you were defeated, the Empire has not fallen."

At that moment, the voice of the Beak Doctor reached his ears.

Monroe opened his eyes and looked at the Beak Doctor standing before him. This mysterious physician was an elder figure of the Empire, whose age and time of survival were unknown. As for his strength... no one knew the doctor's true power. However, anyone who entered the Sanctuary of Healing, no matter how severe their injuries, would be fully restored by the Beak Doctor's abilities.

Although Monroe had barely saved his life before, his foundation had been severely damaged. Even the Secret Rune inscribed within him had become fragmented. But now... aside from feeling a bit weak, there were no visible wounds!

"A defeat or two cannot shake the foundation of the Empire," the Beak Doctor continued. "This is a letter from the Emperor, and as one of the three great Marshals of the Empire, you hold the right to choose."

The Beak Doctor did not engage in further conversation. Instead, he took out a letter and placed it in front of Monroe.

Monroe did not hesitate. He opened the letter from the Emperor.

After reading it, the pain and torment on his face vanished, replaced by unwavering resolve.

This was no ordinary letter—it felt more like a qualification, a chance to give everything and start anew!

"Have you made up your mind?" the Beak Doctor asked, his voice calm.

Monroe took a deep breath, regaining his former composure. Then, he smiled faintly.

"I am already the Empire's Marshal. There is nothing to consider. Thank you, senior."

He stood up and bowed deeply to the Beak Doctor.

The Beak Doctor remained expressionless, murmuring softly to himself.

"Then let us begin. This is the one hundred and eighty-first experiment. If it is you, it should succeed..."

Soon, their figures gradually disappeared into the depths of the Sanctuary of Healing.

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"Marshal, War Demon has already left the Empire's borders. He is now heading toward the Land of Nightmares. His goal is likely to regain control of the Land of Nightmares and form a new Nightmare Legion.

"Currently, the Land of Nightmares has already been encircled by Radiant Marshal's forces, who have mobilized their legions for an assault. All the remaining remnants have hidden within Chimney Mountain, protected by its natural taboos and the chaotic Power of Nightmares. The Radiant Legion will not be able to break through for a while. However, should War Demon and his forces attempt to enter Chimney Mountain, they will surely clash with Radiant's army."

In the Dawn Legion's camp, several officers were reporting the situation to the Dawn Marshal, who was clad in golden armor.

"Has the Emperor given any instructions?"

Dawn Marshal Elliot Sky raised his hand, interrupting his subordinate's report, and spoke slowly.

Upon hearing this, one of the more scholarly-looking officers slightly bowed and then replied, "The Emperor has delivered only one command: to eliminate War Demon and make sure the Nightmare Clan... vanishes completely."

At this, Dawn Marshal Elliot Sky nodded, his eyes flashing with a sharp, piercing light.

"Though War Demon is a powerhouse from the old era, he should not be underestimated. Through battlefield analysis, it is clear that his strength is even greater than before. In a one-on-one fight, not even Radiant, Twilight, nor I would be able to defeat him.

However... times have changed. The Nightmare Clan today is so weak, all that remains are the elderly, the infirm, and the helpless."

Elliot Sky spoke with a calm tone, then shifted the topic, asking,

"What is Twilight's stance on this?"

"Reporting, Marshal," the officer replied, "Twilight Marshal has already mobilized his army toward the Land of Nightmares. Meanwhile, four of the other nine Marshals have also been dispatched, leaving only five Marshals to defend the borders.

With the speed of the legions and the aid of the spatial drive devices, they should reach the Land of Nightmares in three days.

Furthermore, other races have learned of War Demon's breaking of the seal. The Elves and the Lizardmen, who had been preparing to act, have now quieted down, with no further disturbances."

Dawn Marshal Elliot Sky nodded, his eyes narrowing in thought.

"It seems the Empire is determined not to give War Demon a single opportunity. In that case, mobilize the army and head to the Land of Nightmares.

The Radiant Legion has lost the strength of the Heavy Armor Legion and Radiant Heavy Cavalry Legion. With Monroe also defeated and gravely wounded, they won't be able to hold back War Demon.

Therefore, inform the other commanders of the Radiant Legion to abandon any confrontation with War Demon, retreat the entire army at least a hundred miles away from Chimney Mountain, and wait for reinforcements.

As for the other races... Heh, at least those fools have some sense. In the battle between giants, if ants try to interfere, they will only be mercilessly crushed."

Soon, the entire Dawn Legion began to mobilize, launching large-scale teleportation toward the Empire's borders.

After giving his orders, Elliot Sky continued to sit quietly in the command center, repeatedly watching the projection in front of him.

The projection showed Sterl overwhelming a fully-armed Monroe, defeating the Radiant Heavy Cavalry Legion, and sniping at the Sky Griffon Knight Legion.

Not only could the entire battle be viewed in detail, but the intense pressure from the conflict could almost be felt, as if it were right in front of him.

"This kind of power... It's something that no individual, other than the monsters created by the Empire, could ever hope to contend with."

Elliot Sky remained silent for a moment, unable to help but express his thoughts. He couldn't deny it; in the face of such a powerhouse, Radiant Marshal Monroe's defeat was not unjust. If it had been him or Twilight, they would have met the same fate.

"Radiant has entered the Sanctuary of Healing. With his potential, who knows what kind of monster he will become..."

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"Your Majesty, at our current speed, we should be able to reach the Land of Nightmares in no more than three hours. However... it's likely that the Land of Nightmares has already been invaded. If things go as expected, the people of the Land of Nightmares should have already taken refuge within the Chimney Mountain Forbidden Zone.

Chimney Mountain constantly spews forth the Power of Nightmares, and it is the core of our clan. Because of this, the area around Chimney Mountain is filled with strong chaotic Power of Nightmares, and there are natural barriers as well. Even if we're besieged, it will take quite some time to break through.

Based on the current information we have, all remaining forces of the Radiant Legion should be concentrated outside Chimney Mountain."

Sterl sat on the throne made from the head of Barbatos, with the Commander of the Royal Guard, Wood, standing beside him. The report was being delivered by Walker, the Nightmare Spirit Marshal, who had previously been the most scheming among them.

Of course, by this time, Walker had set aside all ulterior motives.

Especially after witnessing the depth of the Dream Spirit Empire and Sterl's strength, he was now very clear on the situation.

At this moment, only Sterl could ensure their survival amidst the siege of the Dream Spirit Empire's forces.

Otherwise, that powerful Radiant warrior from the Land of Eternal Sealing would have easily captured them all.

Upon hearing this, Sterl nodded slightly and gave Walker a brief glance.

The information in the report was quite interesting. Not only was Walker informing him of the Radiant Legion's siege of Chimney Mountain, but he was also explaining the origins of Chimney Mountain itself.

There was no need to elaborate on the meaning behind this—Walker was not just introducing the Land of Nightmares to him, but also pledging his loyalty.

Under Sterl's gaze, Walker lowered his head. The Fire of the Soul in his eyes trembled, revealing that, despite his outward calm, his inner emotions were far from stable.

Withdrawing his gaze, Sterl slowly spoke.

"Don't worry about it. If the Radiant Legion remains idle, then we will directly enter Chimney Mountain. If they try to surround us, we'll break through."

"Yes."

Walker quietly withdrew, leaving Sterl alone to ponder.

It had already been half a day since they left the Dream Spirit Empire, and the Empire's border wasn't far from the Land of Nightmares.

Or rather, the land that once belonged to the Land of Nightmares had already been absorbed into the Dream Spirit Empire, leaving only a few barren areas behind.

During this time, Sterl's cheat system had refreshed again, and his ultimate passive skill for physical attributes had leveled up four times. Although it didn't fully meet the balance between physique and strength, it had greatly reduced the pressure he had to endure.

The Land of Nightmares had already been invaded by the Radiant Legion, which was within his expectations. At the same time, Sterl couldn't help but feel some relief. If they had delayed any longer, and the Radiant Legion had broken through Chimney Mountain's barriers and defenses, wiping out the Nightmare Clan completely, there would truly be no way to counter the Dream Spirit Empire.

As long as the Nightmare Clan still existed, there was hope.

As for the idea of wiping out the Radiant Legion while they were at it, Sterl had never foolishly entertained such thoughts.

It was important to remember that although the Radiant Legion's Heavy Armor Legion and Radiant Heavy Cavalry Legion had been destroyed to a large extent, the Radiant Army still had eight full legions, totaling eight million soldiers!

Even though these soldiers were not all elites—most were at the demigod level—the sheer terrifying number alone was enough to make anyone's skin crawl.

With just over two thousand Nightmare warriors, attempting to devour such a massive force would be incredibly difficult.

If they were delayed, it would become a serious problem.

Even if he personally took the field and coordinated with the elite Nightmare warriors to destroy the Radiant Legion, there was no doubt that the two thousand or so Nightmare warriors would be reduced to less than a tenth of their number.

Moreover, he was certain that the Radiant Legion would never choose to hinder them.

It would be meaningless, as the Dream Spirit Empire's strength would inevitably gather its most powerful forces for a single, overwhelming strike, sweeping over them like an avalanche, leaving him with no chance to break the deadlock.

In comparison to all of this, Sterl's thoughts were actually focused entirely on the Soul Devourer Sphere.

This Soul Treasure, originating from the Orichalcum Kingdom, had undergone subtle changes after devouring a massive amount of souls.