The Villain's Story

[Jade Serpent Beast King: 2.]

[Jade Serpent Beast: 100]

[Jade Knights: 200.]

[Jade Mages(Ice): 100.]

[Jade Soldiers (Infantry(Spear)): 2000.]

[Jade Soldiers (Archery):800]

[Jade Soldiers (Swordsman): 200]

[Jade Workers: 1000.]

[Jade Serpents: 5000.]

The updated list appeared in front of me...along with a new addition.

[Jade Serpent Commander:5.]

The list of my troops appeared in front of me, along with the new addition I spent so much on.

They were summoned right in front of me, instead of the barracks like the rest. I guess the Altar, or rather this domain, spawned them here because I wanted to check on them.

They were like the knights, with full serpentine bodies, But instead of the cobra-like heads, they instead had a streamlined shape, with a few scales here and then. Like that of a viper. The eyes didn't have much of a difference. Their clothing seemed to be made out of cloth, with a few armor plates here and there, and they did not have any weapons at all.

However, their rank was not low. They were A-rank, just like the knights. However, their main task was not to fight, but to lead.

I had encountered a problem the first time I awoke in this domain of mine, and that was with the synchronization. To relay any order, I had to link my mind with all my troops. I could relay it to a special group of them, like the knights and the serpentine beasts, like I did previously when Sabrina and Samantha were here. But the problem is the relay time. The knights cannot relay my orders perfectly and in time, and neither are they suited for it. In the middle of a battlefield, I need to be able to relay them perfectly, or have someone to respond to sudden changes in my stead.

Therefore, I need commanders. I couldn't even link with the troops I had when I first came here without a major headache and feeling super drained… So naturally, I would not be able to do it now since I literally doubled my forces.

So, the ones I only have to link too would be these 5, which would be less of a strain on my mind. They can control the army in my stead. They are actually more suited for it as well, according to their description at least…

They would be the main points of this raid, and honestly save me quite a bit of time and effort.

Taking a satisfied breath, I made up a plan and waited for night to come in the desert. Then, I could finally begin…

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[Giganta, Nighttime, Desert, in front of Minotaur Labyrinths.]

The sand was actually cool instead of hot this time, and the surrounding rocks and other things as well. The breeze, shockingly in this desert, also carried with it a deep chill, which was simply pleasant for my body. The temperature has dropped massively here…and I feel at home.

"Alright, I should have quite a bit of time before the sun comes up again."

Nevertheless, I still need to hurry.

I flew away from the labyrinth city, but not too far…enough so that there would be a distance of a few meters if a city was about to prop up right in front of the thing.

With a smirk on my face, I stimulated the mana in my body and sent my mana heart into overdrive, I trapped and restricted my aura to the maximum, and let mana fill almost all of my body, concentrated mana. Unlike going in and out of the place, which just required mana and some time. To summon the entire domain, I needed a lot of mana.

A lot of it.

[Supreme dragon of Frost, Lanesha is excited!]

'I can't blame you!'

I said to her with my thoughts as even my heart continued to beat in anticipation, and a wild smile appeared on my face. My mana leaked into the surroundings, it was not slow, but rather quick.

But it still wasn't as quick as Ezra's domain, which engulfed it almost instantly. I guess different domains have a different propagation time.

It was done, and I opened my mouth to activate the mana both in my body and the environment, giving birth to a city.

"I am the Jade palace…"

Unlike the others, which simply needed the words 'Domain Expansion' or the thought of it once one got strong enough, mine actually needed this particular statement to be said, or else nothing would happen. Even if I got stronger, I would still need to say this.

It was a glaring weakness…but I guess something this overpowered does need it to be balanced in one way or another.

Regardless, I finished that statement.

"... And the jade palace is me."

Ice spread out from beneath my feet, not shoving the sand away, but simply replacing it. The grains of sand had their molecular structure changed and turned to small pieces of ice, which joined together. The surrounding area became a frozen land in an instant…and on the border of this frozen land.

Walls emerged, the walls of my Jade City, which held their weapons and all their troops, and then around me, my palace came into being. It wasn't simply dropped or appeared on the ground, but the foundations that dug deep appeared first, and then it came. Then the city and all my other troops.

It was a pleasant, yet scary sight… One that made me think of another way to use it.

'What would happen if I summoned it right in the middle of a fight? Would it work?'

I thought to myself, as the two serpent beasts rose out from the castle and roared, as if expressing their joy at finally being brought out onto a world.

My troops all did the same, either roaring or slamming their weapons to the ground.

But ignoring all of that, I was about to ponder more about using it as a weapon amidst battle, but Lanesha interrupted me.

[Supreme Dragon of Frost, Lanesha says it is not ideal to leave an army without a task.]

I smirked, and summoned my spear, The AME-No-Sakahoko. I was about to summon an armor as well when I realized I didn't have one… I need to address that issue as well.

Ignoring everything else, I linked my mind to that of the commanders, and ordered them to make the troops I had chosen march forth, outside the city and in front of the labyrinth gate. A towering and powerful structure indeed.

I jumped towards the castle walls, and took a stance, as my 'army' rushed forth. Just before they reached the tall and strong gate, they stopped and took a formation.

No matter how powerful they are, it would be hard to break down that gate quickly…but that is not their job.

[Heavenly Sky Spear(5-Star).]

—Third Movement—

Redemption.

Breaking that gate down…is my job.

The spear strike went forth undisturbed, and clashed with the gate, destroying. Roars of anger emerged from the dark crevice, which was met by a rain of ice bolts from my mages.

Pointing my spear towards the gate, I ordered with a resolute voice.

"Advance."

And my army did just that…and to be honest.

It felt amazing.