In the camp, King Yellow Wind's [King of the Battlefield] trait amplified his rallying speech.
His voice rang loud and clear, stirring the hearts of his troops.
"We are the army of justice!"
"Army of justice!"
"Army of justice!"
"With Heaven's blessing, success is assured!"
The chants echoed through the camp.
Even the human workers, who had initially been cautious of the demon army, found their emotions stirred.
"Long live the Mouse God!"
"Those ghosts have haunted us for years—finally, someone is going to deal with them!"
"May they succeed and return victorious!"
The humans, now acclimated to the demon army's presence, began cheering as well. Many had fled from the Liusha Kingdom, and their hatred for the ghosts who had destroyed their homeland ran deep.
A Plan to Unite Humans and Demons
King Yellow Wind's sharp ears caught snippets of their conversations.
"This is an opportunity to foster better relations between humans and demons," he thought.
Calling Old Black Fox aside, he gave quiet instructions.
"Do this, this, and this…"
The fox's eyes lit up.
"Brilliant, my lord!"
Recruiting Human Auxiliaries
Old Black Fox, accompanied by Mouse General, led a detachment of soldiers to nearby Baihu Mountain, where a cluster of villages housed the remnants of Liusha Kingdom's population.
The fox and the mouse remained outside the villages, sending trusted human elders ahead to make their case.
"The Mouse God of Wuzhen Mountain seeks to purge the Ghost King from Liusha City. Who among you will join us in this righteous cause?"
The villagers were skeptical.
"March with demons? What if they just want to fatten us up for a feast?"
"Right? We worship the Mouse God for protection, not to throw our lives away!"
A fiery elder slammed his cane into the ground.
"Have you forgotten the horrors the Ghost King brought upon us? The lives lost, the families destroyed?"
His words hit a nerve. Many lowered their heads in shame but still hesitated.
The First Volunteer
A large, scarred man emerged from a butcher's shop, a blackened cleaver in hand. His tall, muscular frame and eyepatch made him an intimidating figure.
"I'll go," he said gruffly.
The villagers murmured.
"It's Zhuo Jin, the butcher… or should I say, General Zhuo Jin?"
"I heard the Mouse God appeared in his dreams years ago, but he didn't believe and lost his family to ghosts."
As Zhuo Jin stepped forward, a dozen other men joined him—former soldiers and those seeking vengeance for loved ones lost.
Adding Incentives
Old Black Fox addressed the crowd again:
"To all who join the campaign, we offer five taels of silver and three stones of rice. Furthermore, their families will be protected under the Mouse God's name!"
"Only 100 slots are available!"
The crowd stirred.
"Silver? Rice? And safety?!"
"That's enough to feed my family for months!"
Within minutes, the mood shifted entirely. Men jostled to volunteer, eager to secure one of the coveted spots.
A Tactician's Wisdom
As Zhuo Jin observed the shift in enthusiasm, he asked,
"Why didn't you mention these rewards earlier?"
Old Black Fox chuckled.
"If we had, we wouldn't have seen who among you had true courage and conviction. Men like you will lead those swayed by rewards, turning sheep into wolves."
Zhuo Jin stood straighter, a spark of pride in his eye.
The Arrival ofKing Yellow Wind
As the newly-formed auxiliary force assembled, clouds darkened overhead, heralding the arrival of King Yellow Wind's army.
Descending from the skies on a swirling gust of wind, the demon army exuded strength and discipline. Flags fluttered, weapons gleamed, and their presence was overwhelming.
Villagers fell to their knees in awe, chanting,
"Mouse God! Mouse God!"
King Yellow Wind gazed down at Zhuo Jin and his men.
"You, Zhuo Jin, are now Commander of the Human Auxiliaries. Ready your men—we march soon!"
Zhuo Jin knelt, his voice booming.
"Your servant obeys!"
A Mortal with Potential
King Yellow Wind's gaze lingered on Zhuo Jin.
[Species: Human]
[Realm: Qi Refinement – Martial Master]
[Traits: Martial Soul (Purple), Mountain-Crushing Strength (Purple), Blade Mastery (Purple), Tactics (Red), Loyalty (Red), Spear Expert (Red), Master Archer (Red)…]
"What a warrior!"
Even among mortals, there were those who could shine brightly.
King Yellow Wind couldn't suppress a grin. "A tiger among men! A true asset to the campaign."
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