Months passed in a blur of raids and growth. Alex's system evolved with him. At Level 5, he unlocked [Aura of Command], a passive skill that boosted his followers' morale and strength in battle. He trained them, sharing scraps of his power through the system—though only he gained from kills directly.
His legion grew from a ragtag band to a formidable army. They captured a small fortress from Valthor, turning it into their base. Alex led charges against kingdom outposts, each victory swelling his stats:
[Level: 10]
[Strength: 50]
[Agility: 50]
[Endurance: 50]
[Mana: 45]
[Skills: Advanced Sword Mastery, Energy Bolt (Lv. 3), Summon Minor Undead]
The last skill was a game-changer. From slain enemies, he could raise spectral warriors to fight for him—temporary, but terrifying. Kingdoms whispered of a "Demon Lord" rising in the shadows.
In one epic clash, Alex's legion faced a combined Eldoria-Valthor battalion of 500. He waded into the front lines, sword blazing with mana, cutting down soldiers like wheat.
[Enemies slain: 47. +47 to all stats. Kill Count: 312]
His legion mopped up the rest, losses minimal thanks to his aura. But the kingdoms noticed. Spies reported back: a boy with unholy power, building an army to challenge them all.