Chapter 157 - Before the war begins (1/2)

In just an instant, tens of vortexes formed in the meeting hall, this is soon followed by hundreds and thousands of vortexes. In just a few breaths time, everyone felt the gate opening up to them as the light frightens the demons away. But all these vortexes excluded one youth with blonde hair and blue eyes, his face betrays his young age, yet the maturity of a veteran soldier surrounds him.

Be it the past or the present, this is a spectacular sight which no general can create, even their general in the past wouldn't be able to accomplish such as feat. As for the reason, a good general may be able to help his man conquer his fears, but he won't ever be able to do so for everyone. As for inviting the demons in before making them retreat in fear, that's something which even the geniuses at the demon rank might not accomplish. Failure means death, but Ash made use of his imaginative sorcery to bewitch them, he had to make them accept the death of their previous general and move on with life, onto the next battle on the battlefield.

From behind, Nightin was curious as he tried to extract data on this youth as well. The youth was shrouded in mysteriousness and without the system's assistance, he foresee no means of seeing through him. His demeanor, his character, his heart, his soul, all of them seem to be lacking, having been extracted by the surgeon who made a mistake.

[Status: He's the only son of the general who passed away and as for his name, he changed his name from Braxter into Lester ever since that day. He's the only one who didn't wallow in despair, because all he desires for is revenge and getting stronger was the only way.]

[Cultivation realm: Half step Martial Saint realm, potential iridescent grade Saint force yet to be awakened.]

[Note: If no one pulls him out from the notion of taking revenge, he might end up posing a threat to humanity one day. If he manages to regain his sanity and find another reason for living, he might prove useful in...]

”System, what will he prove useful in?”

”Host, that information is currently sealed up due to some reasons. You'll know about it once you step into the Demigod realm.”

The Demigod realm again? Just what is everyone trying to hide from me?

”Ash, take note of that youth with blonde hair.” Nightin warned as he transmitted his voice through telepathy. Since he isn't able to figure it out yet, then he can only wait until he's at the Demigod realm all of them are mentioning.

Ash scans around and soon enough, he sees that youth and wrinkles his brows in contemplation. But after a brief moment, he shakes his head and replies ”Take him with you, he isn't someone destined to be under me.”

”No second thoughts despite his immense potential?”

”I can't raise someone who's already dead on the inside, but you might be able to do it.”

”And on what basis did you get that theory from?”

”Just a hunch, but you should be able to do it, at least better than me.”

Nightin nods his head as he walks up to Lester, calling out ”Braxter, come with me.”