Fein stood on top of the walls with the army of degu user from every stronghold in the South gathered below him.historical

'Let's see how powerful my shadow army became after my understanding of shadow law increased.' Fein took a deep breath.

Yes, he found out that his understanding of shadow laws enhanced his shadow manipulation directly. After his talent ascended to SS rank, so did his understanding of the laws. Now, he found out that he could summon more powerful shadow lords than before.

Fein stood tall and proud in the center of the stronghold's courtyard. The civilians and leaders of the stronghold had gathered around him, curious and anxious to see what he had summoned.

Fein lifted his arms, and in a burst of darkness, an army of shadow soldiers materialized before them. The soldiers were all clad in black armor, and their eyes glowed a sinister red. They stood at attention, waiting for their master's command.

Gasps and murmurs erupted from the crowd, and the leaders of the stronghold looked at each other in shock. They had never seen anything like this before.

One of the leaders stepped forward and addressed Fein. "What... what is this? How did you summon them?"

Fein turned to face him, his eyes gleaming with confidence. "I am Fein, and I am a master of shadow manipulation. With my power, I can control and manipulate shadows to do my bidding."

The summoning of Fein's army of shadows was an awe-inspiring sight, but the appearance of the ten S rank shadow lords was even more impressive. The leaders and degu users couldn't believe their eyes as the shadows took on physical forms and stepped out of the darkness.

First came the S rank shadow lords. The chimera ant had a body like a lion with insect limbs and wings, the death knight was covered in black armor and carried a massive sword, the angel of death had a skeletal appearance with glowing red eyes, the ghoul king was a monstrous humanoid with razor-sharp claws, the zombie king was a decayed undead with a ravenous hunger, the shadow reaper was a cloaked figure with a scythe, the shadow wraith was a spectral entity that floated above the ground, the shadow wolf was a massive lupine creature with glowing eyes, the angel of dark flames was a winged humanoid wreathed in fire, and the dark dragon was a colossal serpent with eyes that glowed like embers.

The degu users watched in amazement as the shadow lords took their positions along the wall, ready to face the demon army. But then, Fein stepped forward once again, and the shadows parted to make way for the four SS rank shadow emperors.

The leaders of the stronghold couldn't believe their eyes. They had only ever heard of S rank degu users, but this was on another level entirely. And then, Fein spoke once more.

"But I am not alone in my power. I have called upon four SS rank Shadow Emperors to aid us in our fight against the demons."

In a final burst of darkness, four massive figures appeared. They were towering and intimidating, with dark energy radiating off of them in waves. The civilians and leaders gasped in awe and fear at the same time.

The first Shadow Emperor, the Fallen Arc Angel, had a regal and commanding presence. He stood tall and proud, with nine black feathered wings stretching out behind him. His body was lean and toned, with sharp features and piercing blue eyes that glinted with intelligence. His attire consisted of black leather armor adorned with silver and gold accents, and a flowing black cape that billowed behind him.

The second Shadow Emperor, the Deathly Dragon, was a massive creature that towered over the other shadow lords. Its scales were a deep, midnight black, and its eyes glowed a fiery red. Its body was covered in razor-sharp spikes, and its powerful wings could create gusts of wind strong enough to knock over buildings. Its roar was deafening, and its breath weapon was a torrent of black flames that could melt steel.

The third Shadow Emperor, the Ghoul King, was a ghastly sight to behold. Its flesh was rotten and decayed, its eyes were sunken and empty, and its limbs twisted and gnarled. It wore tattered robes that hung off its emaciated frame, and its fingers were tipped with razor-sharp claws that dripped with venomous toxins. Its presence alone was enough to make even the bravest of warriors tremble with fear.

The fourth and final Shadow Emperor, the Angel of Dark Flames, was a beautiful yet terrifying figure. Its body was wreathed in black flames that flickered and danced around it like living shadows. Its wings were bat-like and stretched out behind it, and its hair was a fiery red that matched the color of its eyes. It wore black armor that glimmered like obsidian, and its sword was a wicked-looking blade that was said to be able to cut through anything. Its voice was soft and alluring, but there was an underlying sense of danger to it that made even the strongest-willed individuals feel uneasy.

"What SS rank!? Isn't Lord Fein SS rank? How is possible that he can command four create of the same rank as him!?"

"Idiot! Were' talking about Lord Fein here. If you look at his achievements, you would see that its not impossible for him."

Fein continued, "With my army and these Shadow Emperors, we will defend this stronghold from the demons. We will not let them take our home."

The crowd erupted into cheers and applause, the fear and anxiety they had been feeling moments before replaced with a newfound hope and confidence. They knew that with Fein and his shadow army on their side, they had a chance at victory.

The leaders looked at each other, exchanging nods of agreement. "We stand with you," one of them said, and the others echoed his sentiment.

Fein smiled, his eyes gleaming with determination. "Then let us prepare for battle. The demons are coming, and we must be ready."