Across five allied nations, Arthur's summons had redefined the meaning of national defense. Each creature brought capabilities that transcended human understanding of warfare.
High-level protection from powerful summons for mortal nations.
The countries took advantage of the opportunity to level up new champions, champions that would become nightmares for the demons to come.
Meanwhile, non-allied nations struggled with casualty rates exceeding 60%. Their newly awakened fell to epic-rank demons that Arthur's summons eliminated casually.
The alliance benefits were measured to have saved millions of lives.
The reality was undeniable.
Arthur's political gamble had paid dividends that reshaped global power structures.
Protection purchased with loyalty.
Investment yielding infinite returns.
Each summon continued their demon harvesting, providing experience points that elevated human forces beyond previous limitations.
This is what evolution looks like.