Chapter 706  706 Stretching Muscles


    Shinari, Aldred''s trusted friend and confidante, entered themand center as Vortimer ryed Aldred''s request. Her piercing blue eyes surveyed the bustling room before locking onto Vortimer. "Where does Aldred want to go?" she inquired, her tone a mix of concern and curiosity.


    Vortimer, still projecting the holographic disy of the impending demonic threat, turned his metallic head toward Shinari. "Commander Aldred wishes to clear his mind and stretch his muscles. He''s leaving his post temporarily, and he has requested you to take over."


    Shinari nodded in understanding. "Understood. Tell him I''ll manage things here. And if he needs anything, he knows where to find me."


    With a swift nod, Vortimer left themand center to execute Aldred''s orders. Shinari took Aldred''s ce at the central console, immediately addressing the ongoing challenges faced by the emissaries across the gxy.


    Meanwhile, Aldred, apanied by Vortimer, strode purposefully through the corridors of the Ster Seraph. The hum of the ship''s machinery and the distant murmur of conversations among the crew surrounded them as they made their way to the hangar bay.


    Once in the hangar bay, Aldred''s eyes fell upon the gleaming silhouette of another massive battleship—a vessel designed for both war and exploration. Its sleek design spoke of advanced technology, and its surface shimmered with protective energy shields.


    This one should do," Aldred said, his gaze fixed on the battleship. He turned to Vortimer. "Prepare for departure. We''re visiting the nearest demon-upied."


    Vortimer''s optic sensors flickered with curiosity. "What is your intent?"


    Aldred grinned, a glint of determination in his eyes. "I intend to get a firsthand look at what we''re dealing with. It''s time to assess the enemy''s strength and find any weaknesses we can exploit."


    The battleship''s ramp lowered, and Aldred and Vortimer stepped aboard. The vessel''s interior was a testament to the technological prowess of the Imperium—sleek consoles, advanced navigation systems, and a sophisticated war room. As they settled in, Vortimer initiated theunch sequence.


    The battleship soared into the cosmos, leaving the protective embrace of the Ster Seraph. Aldred, seated in the captain''s chair, watched the starry expanse unfold before him. The vastness of the gxy spread out like a cosmic tapestry, with pinpricks of light representing distant stars and gxies.


    As they approached the demon-upied, its surface was marred by ominous clouds and dark energy emanating from demonic portals. Aldred''s expression hardened as he observed the corruptedndscape.


    "Prepare for a stealth descent," Aldredmanded, and Vortimer efficiently executed the order. The battleship cloaked itself, bing invisible to the demon forces.


    "The fact they don''t detect us this close means that our tech are more advanced than theirs."


    "The demons aren''t known for their technology. Compared to humans, they are far behind. However, theirrge numbers and psychic powers that allow them to corrupt the souls more than make up for it."


    Aldred agreed with a nod. One of the reason why demons were feared was because they were able to brainwash people. The brainwashing was so powerful that it could affect the entire and sometimes an entire sr systems.


    Allied ships suddenly turned against theirrades. The very best of friends, sons, spouses suddenly raised their weapons against those whom they loved.


    It was a terrifying weapon that no technology manage to counter. The only way to resist was to strengthen the will of the spirit but even the strongest of mankind could relent to the darkness. Even the Holy Sons were not immune.


    Aldred stood from his chair, his eyes never leaving the holographic representation of the. "I want to see firsthand what these demons are capable of. We need to understand their tactics, their numbers, and any potential weaknesses they might have."


    Vortimer nodded, his synthesized voice steady. "I''m ready to assist in any way, Commander."


    The battleship descended through the atmosphere, its stealth systems rendering it undetectable to the demonic forces below. As they hovered above the demon-upied territory, Aldred activated a viewport, allowing them to witness the chaotic scene unfolding on the surface.


    Demon legions moved with a terrifying unity, swarming overndscapes tainted by dark energy. Aldred''s jaw clenched as he surveyed the destruction wrought by these malevolent entities.


    "Data analysis indicates concentrations of demonic forces at strategic points," Vortimer reported. "It appears they are consolidating their power for further incursions."


    Aldred''s gaze narrowed. "Take us closer to one of those concentrations. We need to see their tactics up close."


    As the battleship approached a demonic stronghold, Aldred observed the coordination and discipline of the demon forces. Dark magic crackled in the air as demonicmanders orchestrated their minion.


    As the battleship hovered above the demon-upied, Aldred''s eyes scanned the chaotdscape. The once vibrant world, now corrupted by dark energy, held the scars of demonic invasion. Aldred turned to Vortimer, his expression serious. "What was the name of this before it fell to the demons?"


    Vortimer, processing the historical data, responded with a touch of mncholy in his synthesized voice. "This was once known as Eldoria. It was a thriving hub of culture and innovation, a jewel in the Imperium. Now, it serves as a grim reminder of the demonic threat."


    "Stay here and observe, Vortimer. I need to assess the situation on the ground," Aldredmanded. Without waiting for a response, he phased out of the battleship, leaving Vortimer momentarily stunned by the sudden disappearance of his humanmander.


    Invisible to the naked eye, Aldred hovered above the demon-infested, his senses attuned to the malevolent energy that permeated the atmosphere. The swarming legions of demons moved with a twisted unity, their dark intent palpable even to someone as distant as Aldred.


    His eyes narrowed as he observed the demonic concentrations, pinpointing strategic points where the enemy forces gathered. Aldred''s mind calcted the potential threat these concentrations posed.


    He needed more than just observations; he needed a decisive action to weaken the demonic forces.


    Raising his palm toward the heavens, Aldred summoned a radiant ball of fire that resembled a miniature sun. The ster winds emanating from the celestial creation were so intense that rms red in Vortimer''s battleship, detecting a hazardous anomaly.


    Vortimer, his metallic form disying signs of concern, observed the holographic readouts. "Aldred, the generated ster wind exceeds safety parameters. It maypromise the integrity of the battleship."


    Aldred, unmoved by the rms, maintained his focus on the swirling mass of demons below. The demons, sensing the disturbance, looked up to the sky in confusion, unable toprehend the celestial threat descending upon them.


    As Aldred continued to make the miniature sunb bigger, the ster wind intensified, tearing through the demonic ranks. Thousands of demons were incinerated in an instant, their forms reduced to ashes by the intense heat and force of the ster wind.


    Vortimer''s eyes scanned and recorded the scene. The amount of power in that miniature sun was incredibly immense, and his eyes could calcte the exact destruction it could cause, however, where did Aldred got the source of energy to create something like this out of thin air.


    The demonmanders, realizing the impending catastrophe, attempted to rally their forces, but chaos ensued as their defenses crumbled before the unstoppable force of nature unleashed by Aldred.


    With a calcted precision, Aldred lowered the miniature sun toward the ground. Just before it made contact, an explosion erupted, sending shockwaves across the demon-infestedndscape. Rocks, debris, and the remnants of demonic forces scattered into the atmosphere.


    What followed after that was a series of explosions.


    Boom! Boom! Boom!


    Aldred''s power greatly impacted the that all the volcaones on the became active and exploded all at once.


    Vortimer, monitoring the situation from the battleship, observed the devastation caused by Aldred.


    Aldred reappeared on the battleship, his invisibility dissipating. "Send the recording to the emissaries. Let everyone know that I mean business."


    Vortimer, without hesitation, initiated the transmission of Aldred''s awe-inspiring disy of power. The recording captured the celestial fury unleashed upon the demon-upied—the radiant miniature sun, the intense ster winds, and the subsequent series of explosions that engulfed the demonic forces and the veryndscape itself.


    Emissaries and leaders across the gxy received the transmission, their holographic disys flickering to life with the unfolding spectacle. Theary council members, stationed in their respective worlds, watched in stunned silence as the power of Aldred''smand unfolded before them.


    Commander Naria, who had been embroiled in negotiations on the desert, leaned forward, her eyes widening in disbelief. "By the cosmos! Did Commander Aldred just conjure a sun? What kind of power is this?"


    Captain Zeltron, overseeing the logistical operation on the gas giant, stared at the holographic disy with a mix of shock and admiration. "I''ve never seen anything like it. That''s not just military strength; it''s sheer cosmic might."


    In the Celestial toon''s centralmand, Cleome, the head emissary, exchanged nces with Smander, her second-inmand. Smander''s stoic expression cracked into a rare smile. "Well, I always knew Aldred was something special, but this... this is beyond extraordinary."


    On countlesss, civilians gathered aroundmunication hubs, public squares, and even in private homes to witness the astonishing disy of Aldred''s power. Whispers of awe and disbelief filled the air as the recording spread like wildfire across the gxy.


    The transmission reached the ears of theary council, a gathering of influential leaders from various members. High Chancellor Gdran, a wise and seasoned diplomat, watched with a mixture hope and disbelief.


    The recording continued to y, revealing the aftermath of Aldred''s intervention. The demon concentrations obliterated, thendscape scarred, and the volcanoes erupting in tandem—all bore witness to the consequences of challenging the might of Aldred and the Imperium.


    Then, Aldred appeared, staring into the screen. "Citizens of the Imperium. I am but a humble servants of the Emperor assigned by the Inquisitors to cleanse the demons from our holy empire. As you can see, I am very determined to banish them all to the pit of hell where they came from. I shall destroy every single demons until they vanish from the face of the gxy, but to do that, I cannot do it alone. As servants of the Emperor, I asked all of you to contribute to this holy cause and exterminate the biggest threat of humanity all and for once!"


    As the recording concluded, a moment of silence hung in the air. Then, across the gxy, cheers erupted. The cheers of emissaries,ary councils, and civilians echoed throughmunication channels.


    Commander Naria, still processing what she had witnessed, finally spoke. "That''s our Commander Aldred! The demons won''t stand a chance against such power!"


    Captain Zeltron, a renewed determination in his eyes, nodded. "It''s time to take the fight to them. If Aldred can unleash that kind of force, we have a chance."


    Cleome and Smander exchanged determined nces. Cleome addressed the assembled emissaries, her voice filled with conviction. "Aldred has shown us the path. We will rally our forces, strengthen our defenses, and push back against the demonic threat. This is our moment!"


    Smander was especially excited. "Finally, after two years, we will fulfill our promise of fighting against the demons."


    Theary council members, inspired by the disy of cosmic power, began discussing strategies to unite their worlds against themon enemy. High Chancellor Gdran spoke with resolve. "We shall support the Celestial toon. Together, we will ovee this demonic menace."


    Back in the Ster Seraph, Aldred, aware of the impact of his demonstration, turned to Vortimer. "Send a message to all emissaries. Tell them that we are ready to lead the counteroffensive. The demons have seen our strength, and they will know the might of the united Imperium."


    Vortimer, acknowledging themand, initiated the transmission. Across the gxy, the message reached the hearts of those who had witnessed the recording. The Imperium, galvanized by Aldred''s cosmic prowess, stood united, ready to face the impending storm with newfound determination.


    With a single action from Aldred, all the problems the emissaries had vanished without a trace.