First Battles of Ascension 1/2

After the meeting with his allies, Romonus and the leaders separated into their attack groups. Outside the castle, the gathered Legions were ready and all armed to the teeth. Through his monstrous senses, Romonus could 'see' some of the troops in the back in the middle of small sparing matches. 

Some women talked to each other about the upcoming battles and who would get the most glory. Some men were silent, others were boasting about who would get the most kills or doing a last check on their equipment. 

The four Satans, Ajuka, Falbium, Serafall, and Sirzechs, were conversing with each other. This was the first time they would lead proper armies in decades. It was exciting in a way, but even their peerages were there. 

Sirzech's entire peerage had gathered, including Romonus' three mentors, Souji, Surtr, and MacGregor, who seemed to be looking at him with proud expressions. He also saw the others he rarely spoke to but still respected. 

Just that his three mentors were his friends and those who had taught him most of what he knew, and for that he was forever grateful. Falbium's sole Peerage member was his Mutation Rook, the Blue Holy Bull Kuyutha. Serafall's Mutation Queen Piece was the Behemoth, a mix of a Lion and a Bull that towered next to Kuyutha. Alongside these two titans was Ajuka's Mutation Bishop, the King Snake Falak. 

These three legendary creatures of Arabian myth were the envy of many Devils, as only the Satans could convince these creatures to join them. As for Arjac, the Werewolf King, he was smiling at the Underworld Purple Sky. 

He needed no Moon to transform, and neither did his army. His army was smaller, at only 10 Legions, but he still had 100,000 Werewolves at his command, and they all hungered for war. Ancestor Deming of the Corpse Ghost Sect seemed alone, but he had brought his army of the Undead with him. He had been alive for so long that some called him the first Necromancer of China. 

No one knew if it was true, but he wasn't denying the claim. As for the rest of his targets, he left it to those he trusted as he had bigger fish to fry with Hades. Attacking his territory would piss off the Greeks, but it was a price he was willing to pay. 

Before he left, he and the rest of the campaign leaders gathered in front of millions of soldiers gathered. Devils, Fallen Angels, Werewolves, Dullahans, and more. The three Dullahan clans had even brought their vassals, including Bat Demi-humans, lesser vampires. 

They also had other species of Dark Creatures, like true Living Armors, Wraiths, and Undead. Each Clan could field 20 Legions, which was 60 or 600,000 troops for all three. Romonus appreciated their numbers as, when added to His own 750,000 Devils from his 75 Legions to invade the realm of Hades, they had enough. 

While he could do everything himself, it was better to rely on his number of advantages to mitigate consequences. Romonus took a deep breath as he looked around. 

"Everyone ready?" 

Sirzechs patted him on the back, but he flinched as Archaon was spiky in some places. 

"Remind me never to do that, and yes, we are. I never wanted to start a war; I wanted peace, but this was the only way to prevent that dark future. Heaven would never accept your plan to use the Holy Relics as you plan to do, even for a good reason you have." 

Serafall glanced at her troops, 20 Legions of the Sitri Clan, a total of 200,000 Devils. 

"Let's get this over with. The faster we finish these battles, the faster we can return to peace. As long as you save the world from the Evie Atolde and Trihexa." 

Azazel found that quite funny in a way. 

"We are starting a Second Great War to prevent even more deaths? Once you become a Demon God, you better stop this." 

Romonus nodded. 

"I plan to; while I have no intention of ruling the world, I need this power to make sure this world or Universe doesn't die like the universe of the Atolde. For now, it is time to get going." 

He opened his hands, causing Ruin Maker and the True Longinus to appear in his hands. He twirled both weapons several times before placing Ruin Maker on his shoulder. 

He swung the lance through the air and slashed a massive wound in reality to create a gigantic portal. With a single thought, the portal split into six for the six attack teams several hundred meters across.

Romonus, enhancing his voice with magic, explains to the greater Legions and attack groups. 

"Each of these portals corresponds to an attack group. Serafall, Miria, Bikou, Arthur, La Fey, Vespera, and the Sitri Legions, take the first portal. Ajuka, Latia, Seekvaira, Rias, Tobio, and the Astaroth Legions will take Portal two. 

Portal three will be for your group, Falbium. Kuroka, Shirone, Kouki, and your Legions. Viviana, Azazel, Akeno, Itsuki, and Silvana, you are taking the 4th." 

Just as he was going to keep going, Sirzechs stopped him. 

"I got this. Me, my Peerage, the Legions of House Gremory, Arjac, Ancestor Chen, Baraqiel, Armaros, Penemune, and the Legions of Grigori, we are being sent against the Vatican to get the Shroud of Turin through the 5th. Any other requests?" 

Romonus smirked. 

"When you are in the Vatican, steal all their books and other treasures. Holy Swords, maybe some hidden blood of Jesus. Anything you find bring to me, even the corpses of Angels. I can sacrifice those in my ritual to increase the power."

Baraqiel placed a hand on his chest with a determined look. 

"Leave that to me, Armaros and Penemune. Devils won't be able to touch those treasures while we can. All to see my beloved once more." 

Romonus turned to Valerie. 

"Speaking of her, Valerie, how are we looking at resurrecting them?" 

With a smile, the former Dhampir raised her thumb. 

"I am good to go whenever." 

Romonus nodded. 

"After this war, we will get to it. Now then, as for my group. Avivoton, Caoimhe, Natsume, Valerie, Connla, Azi Dahaka, Grimaldus, Kharn, Mephiston, Walburga, Arawan, and the Legions of the Dullahan Clans, and the 15 Legions of House Berith.

We will disengage when we get Lilith's body in Rizevim's lab. Any questions?"

He looked across the attack groups, but he saw no questions. With a grin, Archaon encased his face in the helmet. 

"In that case, get moving." 

At his order, the gathered Legions began to separate by attack group. Romonus didn't pay attention to the other attack groups because these were well-trained troops that only needed to be told once. 

The 75 Legions of House Bael, 15 Legions of House Berith led by Avivoton, and the 60 Legions of the three Dullahan Clans gathered behind him, and Arawan stood beside him. The Death God waved his hand as Divine Energy circulated him, creating a set of black armor. 

Before he advanced, he turned to Romonus. 

"I may be a Death god, but I am also a god of War. I know how to lead from the front." 

Romonus nodded. 

"Glad to have you." 

Caoimhe and her husband Avivoton looked at each other before they put on their helmets. These two had fought together for so long that they knew each other well. Natsume, standing with them, took a deep breath before looking at Romonus' back.

"I am ready. We all are." 

Romonus glanced at his allies, Avivoton, Caoimhe, Natsume, Kharn, Grimaldus, Mephiston, Azi Dahaka, and Walburga. Besides Natsume and Walburga, everyone here was well-tested in war, but he could vouch for their skill. 

"Good, move to the 6th portal." 

Romonus looked at the ground before him at his two small pets. The two Mustelids had no fear; they couldn't feel what that was. With a smile, Romonus was excited to reveal some of the weapons Grimaldus had created. 

Azi Dahaka flew next to Romonus before he started to grow to his full size of 75 meters. His three heads turned to his master. 

"This is going to be bloody and fun." 

"I know." 

Romonus didn't look at the other five portals as he and the rest of his attack group moved directly to the border of the Domain of Hades. When they crossed over, they had to wait for the Legions to pass through. 

He had opened the portal a mere 500 meters from the border, and Hades was sure to respond. 

'Might as well kill another Big Bad from the Light Novel while we are here.' 

He hefted Ruin Maker off his shoulder and grabbed the handle of the True Longinus, which no longer looked divine. The spear radiated a conflicting aura of Demonic and Divine Energies that caused it to look profane. 

He and his allies advanced toward their target, but behind them, the troops began to move through. Starting with his 75 Legions of the Bael Clan. They moved through, 1,000 at a time. Some walked on foot, others on monstrous horses' backs, and even several Cerberus were being brought forth. 

The attack dogs of Devils, and these soldiers were here to fight for their Demon Kinf. Even at this rate, it would take several minutes to move the entire army, but they were not defenseless. 

As everyone was walking forward, Avivoton turned next to him. 

"What is the plan?"

"The plan is simple: I will launch a massive attack to mark the beginning. It will give our full army time to advance. Once our troops arrive, we will move to Rizevim's secret lab to claim my prize. 

We will also collect any other treasures that Mad Devil has collected. While Azazel's attack group hunts him. Sir Arawan, I also have decided that we will be killing Hades today. I shall take everything of his, and you shall be given this territory. 

That will also increase the amount of time we will be deployed here. Once we can disengage, we shall join the Vatican attack since that will be a war against Heaven." 

Caoimhe smiled as she had a hand on her longsword on her hip. 

"This is kind of exciting. What better way to bond as In-Laws than to fight a war." 

Azi Dahaka looked down at them before smiling. 

"I like you, little lady." 

Caoimhe smiled behind her helmet at the Evil Dragon. 

"Thank you."

Romonus shook his head as he saw that from the mist of Hades, Domain, an army of the Undead was starting to gather. Hades revealed a projection of himself above the army, seemingly enraged. 

"So I am the first war you will be waging, Demon King? I have been ready since your coronation." 

Romonus looked up at the projection, but he was undeterred. 

"I am opening, everyone, brace." 

No one dared to take that directive lightly because Romonus was one of the most powerful beings on this planet. He raised his weapons to the air and created two gigantic orbs. One was a swirling black hole of dense Gravity magic; the other was a swirling purple and crimson orb of Destruction. 

He forced them against the other causing them to fuse into his strongest attack and the only one he ever dared to name. 

"The End." 

He launched the bomb of pure destruction into the center of the gathered undead army. This was not his army, just the dead overflowing into his domain. His actual army consisted of the Grim Reapers, especially his Ultimate Class Grim Reapers.

However, when The End smashed into the army of the undead, it exploded into a tidal wave of pulverizing, obliterating energy. Romonus waved Ruin Maker toward the blast, which caused all the power to flood into the Domain of Hades, wiping it. 

Everyone around him squinted their eyes and looked away, but when they looked back, they saw nothing but pure destruction. For miles into the Domain of Hades, only flat black earth remained. 

In one attack, Romonus cleared out over 50 miles of territory because he held back so as not to destroy more. Avivoton smiled to himself before turning to Romonus. 

"So this is the kind of power the Demon King of Devils has." 

Azi Dahaka snorted. 

"My master can show more than just this." 

After all this time, Azi Dahaka had become more than a believer. The power that Romonus could release was more than enough to earn his loyalty. This was just the beginning of this bloody, but short war. 

With the initial attack complete, Romonus pointed his sword forward. 

"Advanced and destroy him." 

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