Old Mission, New Kingdom

The sun rose to find the Old Mission quiet, everyone was still sound asleep, the Elves stayed there rather than travel home in the dark.

Nightshade was the only one awake, making sure the place was under guard as he'd slept the last few days away recovering. Thanks to a healer and tons of potions, he was back on his feet, although he wasn't one hundred percent healed, he knew he had to be ready for a fight regardless of the adversary, or size of the army.

He walked the Mission looking around, inspecting barracks, archer towers, and the rest of the mission. He wanted to thank them all for making sure he lived to see another day, but he'd have to wait.

Word of the death of Demon Lord Cezeros reached people far and wide. Other Demon Lords took particular interest as they'd lost one of their counsel members. Kingdoms also took notice as they'd never heard of a lesser summon ever killing a demon lord. Survivors of Demon Lord Cezeros' attacks and conquests flocked to the Mission Outpost seeking refuge and safety.

As the others began to wake up, various races began showing up begging for sanctuary. They'd heard the good news that the dreaded demon lord had been killed, and wanted nothing more to serve their savior.

"EVERYONE CALM DOWN!"

The crowd settles as Nightshade levitates over the gate.

"I am Nightshade, Greater Summon of Harper, my master..."

The crowd murmurs amongst themselves as Nightshade continues.

"I know you all came seeking refuge, but currently our living situation will not allow us any more people."

The crowd becomes unsettled and nervous, their homes were destroyed, and they need a new place to live.

"WE WON'T TURN AWAY!" called out Harper

Nightshade picks her up and levitates back into the sky.

"I am Harper, Magic Caster and master of the Demon Euphrates and Greater summon Nightshade, and I will help you!"

The crowd cheered unaware of the trouble brewing.

"So, a greater summon killed him?"

"Yes, my scouts confirmed his death at the hand of the summon."

"Literally."

"Too soon Mal."

"Why does it matter that a summon killed one of us?"

"Because that summon can freely challenge us, he has the ability to change how the world views us."

"Then why wouldn't we ally with him?"

"That would make us look weak!"

"Do what you will Thirteen, we know better than to try to stop you, but don't be surprised when one of us kills your new pet."

"Okay *-laughs-* you'll be lucky to even hit him... Cravous."

The Demon Lords of the realm had gathered to discuss the fate of this new threat, Nightshade killing Demon Lord Cezeros had the world balance out of wack, but they hoped to restore it, in their favor.