Monarch of Darkness

Evan turned his head back and asked, "Uncle Jack, what is happening"? Evan was already acquainted with two Sylvia clan warriors when he talked with them yesterday. He instructed them to stay awake and to be alert all the time. The two Sylvia clan warriors obeyed his instruction and that was the reason they could thwart the assassination attempt. 

"Prince, due to the incident of yesterday night, lord Thomas had ordered these elite imperial army warriors to guard you", one of the Sylvia clan warrior who was slightly taller than the other Sylvia clan warrior replied.

Evan turned his head and observed the warriors infront of him. They were standing near the entrance in a orderly manner. All the warriors had burly looking body and they were emitting a fierce aura. Their armours were shining yellow and a bull signia was carved on everyone's armour.

"Imperial army! What is the imperial army of Northpeak empire doing here?", Evan asked again. According to the knowledge of Evan, guards with the insignia carved armours were elites of a empire. Back in their Eternal Moon kingdom, they had also moon guards who were elites among devils.

"They were the raging bulls, a regiment specialized in defence. They were in charge of protecting northern borders", one of the Sylvia clan warrior replied.

"How many regiments were there in imperial army of Northpeak empire?", Evan asked curiously.

"We have not much idea about this. You should ask Lord Aaron when he returns", the other Sylvia clan warrior who was standing by the side of Jack replied.

Evan nodded and proceeded toward the inn gate. When he reached outside, a burly looking man stopped him." Excuse me prince, you can't go outside of inn. Lord Thomas has ordered us to stop you from leaving the inn", he said solemnly. "It is expected", Evan murmured. He took a look at the armoured warriors and turned back. The two Sylvia clan warriors followed him back to inn.

"Wake me up, when uncle Aaron returns", Evan said and returned to his room. He didn't start cultivating. His head was feeling little heavy. So, he decided to nap for some time. Yesterday, Evan had used his Soul Invasion technique to stop a assassin for some moments. But his body took a backlash in this process as his body was not strong enough yet to use the full power of his royal devil soul.

'Knock, knock', a rhythmic knocking sound came from outside of his room and Evan woke up. He opened up the door and saw a smiling Aaron infront of his room. "Little prince, have I interrupted your sleep", Aaron asked smilingly. "No,no,uncle, I have already slept enough. Please come inside, I have some questions for you", Evan replied.

Aaron smiled and came inside. After washing his face, Evan looked fresh. It was already evening now. His headache had gone already. He sat in his bed facing Aaron. Aaron was sitting on a wooden chair. "Uncle Aaron, what happened in your trip", Evan asked. He was quite curious to know what happened. He could feel that his uncle Aaron was in a great mood.

"First I want to congratulate you little prince", Aaron laughed broadly. Evan felt surprise.

"For what", he looked at Aaron in confusion. 

"You are now the sole owner of Blue herb mountain. It was a precious herb mountain of Blackridge kingdom but they had transferred it's ownership to you", Aaron replied smilingly.

"Herb mountain!, is it precious?",Evan looked at Aaron skepitally. He really couldn't understand why his uncle Aaron was being excited for a mere herb mountain.

"Of course, it is precious. Blackridge kingdom have five herb mountains under their territory but now they have to hand over one of herb mountain to us. We initially have six herb mountains within our territory. But now we have an additional one", Aaron said. He was in a good mood today.

"Uncle, is there any lead about Pietro?", Evan asked.

"No but we managed to get a herb mountain as a compensation. Although it was not enough as a explanation but a camel will do if we can't get a horse. Initially Lord Thomas was demanding a magic crystal mine from the royal family. But their royal family was hellbent on not giving their magic crystal mine to us. Later, they have to hand over a herb mountain to us which nearby our border", Aaron explained to Evan.

"That Pietro is dangerous", Evan looked at Aaron. Evan already knew Pietro was like a venomous snake. So,he tried to give a warning to Aaron.

"No need to worry about him. Now he had no place in entire Northpeak empire. Lord Thomas had already circulated his picture as a suspect of assassination attempt to a royal family. Pietro will hide in a corner or leave the kingdom,if he wants to live normally", Aaron added.

"Uncle, can you describe me the army structure of Northpeak empire to me", Evan asked. "And why are you asking this?", Aaron asked curiously. Evan described about the warriors with bull signia to Aaron and Aaron nodded.

"So, you have seen the Raging bull battalion who were guarding the entrance today. Well, I will tell you now about other regiments", Aaron said.

Evan listened attentively. Aaron started his explanation, " There were total 11regiments in the Northpeak empire army. Evan you must remember that, a kingdom will last as long as it is the home of brave. In this world, where ruler is decided by the strength of fist, a brave and loyal army is necessary for survival of a kingdom. Northpeak army is made up of 11 regiments.

Raging bull army-specialized in defence

Northern falcons-specialized in surveillance and air attack

Bearguards- A strong army responsible for defending southern border of Northpeak empire

Night owls-A group specialized in collecting information from enemy camps

Ironfangs-Specialized in attack

Fierce tiger regiment-A specialized cavalry group

Saberguards- protect the Northpeak city

These seven regiments are specialized regiments with warriors of specialized magic attributes. Other four regiments are Northern regiment, southern regiment, eastern regiment and western regiment. Each regiments were headed by a powerful regiment commander and two powerful lieutenant commanders."

Evan was listening with great attention. He was feeling intrigued by such carefully planned army structure. Devils were powerful but they lacked such carefully planned army. Determination of Evan to know the power structure of human powers grew with this new knowledge.