A Demon's Journey

The Silver Moon Mountain, a region lying at the intersection of the Cemetia and Sinyalian Kingdoms, was often a source of tension between the two nations.

The ambiguous border markings made it all too easy for either army to overstep the boundaries and provoke a conflict.

Recently, the Sinyalian Kingdom received news that the Monarch of the Cemetia Kingdom was on the Silver Moon Mountain.

Fueled by their desire to capture the Cemetian Monarch, the Sinyalian Kingdom swiftly mobilized a massive force, determined to claim their prize.

However, they didn't stop there.

Upon receiving intel from a reliable source about the Cemetia Kingdom's weak points, the Sinyalian Kingdom also launched a coordinated assault on these vulnerable areas, with the aim of weakening their foe's defenses and seizing the upper hand.

These two brazen attacks by the Sinyalian Kingdom's army represented a significant threat to the Cemetia Kingdom, and the situation was teetering on the brink of all-out war.

In the midst of the brewing conflict between the Cemetia and Sinyalian Kingdoms, Laura was racing up the treacherous slopes of the Silver Moon Mountain, driven by her determination to acquire the precious Mysterious Jade Spirit Ginseng.

Drawing upon her ancestral elven abilities, Laura called forth the wind element to assist her ascent. With effortless grace, she merged with the air currents, evading the watchful eyes of the mountain's sentries, and slipping past their defenses undetected.

As Laura made her way up the Silver Moon Mountain, she suddenly heard sounds of a distant battle raging in the distance.

Curious and wary, she cautiously approached the commotion, taking care to conceal herself in the form of a large rock so as not to draw attention to herself.

Peering out from behind her rocky facade, she surveyed the chaotic scene before her.

A fierce battle was raging between the Monarch of the Cemetia Kingdom, flanked by their loyal army, and a massive force hailing from the neighboring Sinyalian Kingdom.

The clanging of swords and the roar of battle cries echoed through the mountain pass as the two sides clashed in a deadly struggle for supremacy.

Laura's heart pounded with anticipation as she whispered to herself, "This is my only chance." She reached out to touch her ring, which glowed with a faint blue light in response to her touch.

Noah had provided all of his comrades with Sword Qis, imbuing them with the power to take down a King Ranked Expert.

However, it was a risky move, as it only worked if the opponent was caught off-guard.

Taking a deep breath, Laura transformed into an ethereal wind and moved silently across the battlefield.

All of the King Ranked experts were engrossed in their battle, oblivious to the danger that was lurking nearby.

Laura crept closer and closer, her heart pounding with each passing moment.

She knew that any sudden movement or noise could give her away, so she moved slowly and cautiously.

Finally, she was within striking distance. "This is it," she whispered to herself, ready to make her move.

Laura, despite the tempting opportunity to strike the Monarch, was wise enough not to act impulsively.

She knew that any attempt to attack him at this moment would be fruitless, as he would be able to either evade or counter her attack.

Moreover, even if she managed to inflict a serious wound or even kill him, the commotion would immediately alert the other warriors on the battlefield to her presence.

Therefore, Laura chose to bide her time and wait for a more opportune moment to strike.

She watched the battle unfold carefully, analyzing the movements and patterns of each combatant, searching for a weakness to exploit.

After a grueling five-hour battle, the Monarch of the Cemetia Kingdom had finally managed to suppress his opponents.

Feeling confident in his victory, he lowered his guard.

It was precisely at this moment of vulnerability that he sensed an attack so close to his body that it attempted to pierce his head.

Reacting swiftly, the Monarch raised his sword and attempted to block it.

However, to his horror, the sword qi passed through his blade with ease and pierced straight through his head, ending his life in an instant.

With a swift movement, Laura appeared out of nowhere and snatched the rings from the Monarch's fingers and escaped.

The warriors of the Sinyalian Kingdom were stunned to see this happen, but some of the King-Ranked experts tried to pursue her.

However, their injuries were too severe to allow them to catch up.

The soldiers of the Sinyalian Kingdom, who were on the verge of defeat just a while ago, were now filled with renewed energy and began cheering.

The soldiers of the Cemetia Kingdom, on the other hand, lost their morale completely when they saw the Monarch's lifeless body collapse on the ground.

Laura fled at her fastest speed, her heart racing as she put more and more distance between herself and the battlefield where she had slain the king. Finally, she came to a halt and collapsed onto the ground, panting heavily.

Once she caught her breath, she carefully inspected the king's rings, her heart racing with anticipation. And there it was, the treasure she had been searching for: the Mysterious Jade Spring Ginseng, a powerful spiritual herb.

With a sense of triumph coursing through her veins, Laura carefully tucked the ginseng into her pouch and set off once again.

The Cemetia Kingdom was thrown into turmoil for several days following the news of the Monarch's demise, sparking a struggle for the throne within the Royal Family.

One faction was led by the Monarch's brother, while the other was headed by the Crown Prince himself.

The power struggle came to a head in the capital, where a fierce and bloody battle raged on, painting the ground with crimson stains.

When the fighting finally subsided, it was the Crown Prince who emerged victorious and ascended to the throne as the new Monarch of the Cemetia Kingdom.

Immediately after being crowned as the new monarch, the Crown Prince issued an aggressive order to attack the Sinyalian Kingdom.

The move was quite unexpected, and the Lamhilhan Theocracy, which had previously maintained neutrality, decided to forge an unlikely alliance with the Cemetia Kingdom, adding to the Sinyalian Kingdom's woes.

The war between the three nations raged on for months, and the Sinyalian Kingdom suffered heavy territorial losses.

However, this changed when an army of powerful warriors emerged out of nowhere, turning the tide of the war in favor of the Sinyalian Kingdom.

Not only did they manage to reclaim their lost territories, but they also managed to seize some of their enemy's land.

It was later revealed that these warriors were from the former Glerian Kingdom, which had been defeated and absorbed into the Sinyalian Kingdom.

David Valliadis, who had been secretly training these warriors for a long time, had planned to use them as a surprise weapon to deal a massive blow to the enemy kingdoms. With their skills honed to perfection, these warriors were able to turn the tide of the war.