However, he couldn't directly command these lords at the moment. In terms of rank, they were all equals—novice lords. Once they returned safely to the Eye Demon race, they would all participate in the next Lord Competition together.
The lordship status they had gained by parasitizing other lords wouldn't take up any of the Eye Demon Empire's official slots. This was precisely why he had gone to such great lengths to have his kin parasitize members of the Human Race. Acquiring these extra slots would earn him substantial rewards from the Empire.
Despite being urged several times, these Eye Demons, newly inhabiting the bodies of lords, continued to stroll leisurely in the rain.
Left with no other choice, Ah Pu led the Core Lords of the Northern Expedition Legion and hurried up the mountain. Having spent the past few days together, Ah Pu had earned considerable respect among the Core Lords, and they generally trusted his decisions.
