Cut off my way home? You'll sacrifice the entire other world in return!

The air was thick with the smell of blood.

That was the smell left behind after tens of thousands of Allied troops were instantly evaporated.

Li Fan stood in the square of the Demon King's City, with dark red earth beneath his feet.

"Your Majesty... Your Majesty?"

The castle gate opened a crack.

The green-skinned goblin butler poked half his head out.

The goblin was stunned to see the empty plains outside.

Then more heads popped out.

There were orc cooks wearing aprons, skeleton soldiers carrying hoes, and succubi holding rags.

This is Li Fan's Demon King Army.

A logistics team that he had trained for ten years, only knowing how to grow potatoes, build houses, and falsify accounts.

"Your Majesty! Did you win?"

The goblin butler rushed out, still holding the little booklet he used for keeping accounts.

"Great! Those punitive expeditions have all been driven away? I was so scared! I thought we were doomed!"

"By the way, Your Majesty, it's time for dinner. The beef stew with potatoes is ready. Would you like some...?"

The goblin's voice abruptly stopped.

Because he saw the look in Li Fan's eyes.

Those eyes no longer held their usual affability, nor even that feigned authority.

"Your Majesty?" The goblin butler subconsciously took a step back.

Li Fan remained silent.

He simply looked at the group of men in front of him.

Thousands of monsters crowded together at the castle gate.

Some of them wore expressions of joy at surviving a disaster.

Some were even playfully fighting with each other.

Too weak and complacent.

Li Fan shook his head.

"system."

Li Fan silently recited in his heart.

【exist】

"Enable Legion Conversion Function"

[Legion conversion function is now available]

This function can forcibly screen and recombine lower life forms, retaining high-potential individuals for demonic transformation, while the rest will be sacrificed directly as nourishment.

Li Fan raised his hand.

His palm was facing the group of chattering monsters.

"gather."

Li Fan's voice was not loud.

But all the monsters heard the command etched into their souls.

Although they didn't understand why, they quickly lined up out of habit formed over the past ten years.

Neat and tidy.

The goblin butler stood at the front, chest puffed out, seemingly waiting for praise.

"Your Majesty, everyone is present and awaiting your orders!"

Li Fan looked at the butler who had been with him for ten years.

For the past ten years, this goblin has helped him manage his accounts, helped him deceive heroes, and even learned how to make braised pork.

Although it doesn't taste authentic, at least it's something to look forward to.

"You did a good job."

Li Fan said softly.

The goblin butler grinned, revealing a mouthful of yellow teeth: "It is my honor to serve Your Majesty! If Your Majesty wishes to return home, I will..."

"But I can't go back."

Li Fan interrupted him.

The goblin's smile froze on his face.

"The road is blocked."

Li Fan's fingers curled slightly.

"Since you're not taking that route, then you..."

"Then it's useless."

boom!

Without any warning.

Black flames rose from beneath the monster formation's feet.

It's not the kind of illusionary flame used to scare people.

It is true hellfire.

"Aaaaaah!!"

"Your Majesty! It's hot! It's hot!"

"Help! Your Majesty, spare my life!"

Screams erupted instantly.

The orcs who only knew how to farm and the skeletons who only knew how to clean struggled wildly in the demonic fire.

Their skin was ulcerated and their bones were charred.

The goblin butler, being at the very front, was the most affected.

His legs had been burned to ashes, and he lay face down on the ground, gripping the ground tightly with his hands and looking up at Li Fan.

There was no hatred in his eyes.

There was only deep confusion.

"Your Majesty...why..."

He was still clutching the ledger tightly in his hand.

Li Fan remained expressionless.

"Because I want to change my way of life."

"Growing potatoes won't save me."

"Only blood will do."

Li Fan clenched his fist.

puff.

The goblin butler turned into a cloud of black ashes.

The ledger that recorded ten years of income and expenditure disappeared completely.

[Sacrificing the low-level monster Goblin Butler grants 0.00001% energy.]

[Sacrificing a low-level monster orc laborer grants 0.00001% energy.]

Several thousand monsters.

They all disappeared within a minute.

All that remains in the square is a thick layer of ashes.

as well as…....…

A dozen or so figures remain standing amidst the pile of ashes.

Those are the elites selected by the system.

A nightmare beast, its entire body pitch black and radiating a savage aura.

Two minotaurs, who were originally in charge of chopping vegetables, are now holding two pig-slaughtering knives and have bloodshot eyes.

There was also a succubus who was originally responsible for explaining advanced mathematics problems to the hero, but now her body is wrapped in black lightning.

They knelt on the ground, trembling.

They watched their companions being eaten, and the only reason they survived was because they were stronger and more worthy of killing.

"Is this the foundation of the new legion?"

Li Fan glanced at them.

"That's too little."

"But it's okay."

Li Fan turned around.

His gaze fell on something not far away.

There lay a desiccated corpse.

Eric the Brave.

That once arrogant man, known as the Son of Light.

Now it looks like a piece of dried bacon, twisted and curled up on the ground.

Li Fan walked over.

The boots made a rustling sound as they stepped on the ashes.

He stopped beside Eric's body.

"Feed".

Li Fan kicked the dried corpse's head with his toe.

"Stop playing dead."

"I know your soul is still inside."

"I only drained your energy, I didn't erase your consciousness."

Of course, a dried-up corpse cannot speak.

But the terror before death still lingered in those empty eye sockets.

"Didn't you want to protect the world?"

"Didn't you want to be a hero?"

Li Fan squatted down and placed his hand on the top of the dried corpse's head.

Black light surged within his palm.

That was pure death energy obtained from the sacrifice of several thousand of his subordinates.

"Then get up."

"Keep working."

"But this time you're not doing it for justice."

"It's for me."

Click click click.

A sound of bones grinding together could be heard.

The dried corpse on the ground suddenly twitched.

Then it started shaking.

The previously shriveled skin began to swell, but instead of returning to its flesh color, it turned bluish-black.

The broken finger folded backwards, causing the nail to grow three inches longer.

The tattered golden armor faded rapidly under the corrosive influence of death energy.

The sun emblem, which originally symbolized holiness, was pierced by a hideous bloodstain.

"Uh... Uh ah..."

The mummified corpse let out a roar from its throat.

That is the pain of having one's soul forcibly stuffed back into a rotting body.

"Stand up."

Li Fan stood up and gave the order from his superior position.

Eric.

A terrifying shockwave exploded outwards from the dried corpse.

A hand covered in black arm armor gripped the ground.

The figure staggered to its feet.

He is taller than he was in life.

It is a full two and a half meters long.

His body exuded a suffocating stench and oppressive aura.

His once azure eyes were now just two green will-o'-the-wisps.

He stood there.

The Child of Light.

The monsters of today.

[Acquired unit: Fallen Corpse Rider 001]

[Strength Rating: Demigod (Surpassing his peak in life)]

【Characteristics: Immortality, Pain Shielding, Absolute Obedience】

Li Fan looked at his masterpiece and nodded.

Do you still recognize me?

Li Fan asked.

The black-clad figure turned its head stiffly.

The will-o'-the-wisp in his eye socket flickered.

It seems to be struggling.

It seems that a trace of memories and dignity from their previous life has been retained.

That was Eric's remaining consciousness resisting.

"Kneel down."

Li Fan frowned slightly and emphasized his tone.

Just two words.

It was as if two mountains were pressing down on Eric's soul.

That is absolute control.

Click!

Eric's knee slammed heavily onto the ground.

Two deep craters were smashed into the ground.

His body, however, was completely honest.

He lowered his once proud head.

Place your hands, one on top of the other, in front of your knees.

He performed a standard knightly swear of allegiance.

However, the target was the demon king he had sworn to destroy.

"Owner...……"

The sound was forced out of that mouth.

Li Fan smiled.

He reached out and patted Eric's helmet.

It's like filming an obedient dog.

"That's right."

"See, isn't it much easier not to carry the burden of justice?"

Li Fan turned around and looked at the distant sky.

That's the direction of the Holy Light Imperial Capital.

"Now that the team is in order..."

"Let's go then."

"Go and send a big gift to your hometown."

Li Fan snapped his fingers.

The space behind me began to distort.

Eric slowly stood up, drew the black magic sword from his waist, and silently followed behind Li Fan.

The old era has ended.

The demon king who played games with the hero is dead.

Those who are alive now.

He's a madman who'd turn the world into hell just to go home.