The dawn broke over the massive, scarred crater of the ancient battlefield, marking the beginning of the second major engagement between the Allied forces vs Demon army. This time, the approach was fundamentally different. There was no arrogance, only cold, martial discipline.
The Allied army, now numbering 11,000 hybrid warriors, executed a cautious advance from their fortified perimeter, moving in a solid, coordinated defensive formation. Kai's strategy was clearly being followed: establish fortified positions progressively across the vast terrain, utilizing anti-magic runes and earthwork barriers. The core directive was strict: don't let demons lure them into traps within the crater, but force them into a conventional, frontal confrontation.
The battle began when the demons attacked t
