[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-sss-ranked-awakening-i-can-only-summon-mythical-":3,"chapter-sss-ranked-awakening-i-can-only-summon-mythical--sss-ranked-awakening-i-can-only-summon-mythical--chapter-534":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","SSS-Ranked Awakening: I Can Only Summon Mythical Beasts",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1327235,1762,"Chapter 534: Open Attack I","sss-ranked-awakening-i-can-only-summon-mythical--chapter-534",534,"\u003Cp>Far beyond the reach of the Forest of Twin Disasters...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beyond the cursed waters, the roaring shadows, and the sealed horrors that lurked beneath ancient soil war was moving.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And for the first time...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It moved in the open.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The land stretched wide beneath a dim, overcast sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rolling plains of dry grass bent under a cold wind, their whispers drowned beneath a far more dreadful sound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Marching.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hundreds, no, thousands. A sea of demons advanced in terrifying unison.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their forms varied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some crawled on all fours like beasts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Others walked upright, their twisted bodies armored in bone and chitin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some were massive, towering over the rest like walking siege weapons. Others were smaller, leaner—faster but they all shared one thing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Purpose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They moved not like a scattered horde... but like an army. Coordinated, disciplined, and controlled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the front, a small group walked ahead of the mass. Six humanoid figures.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their movements were calm, measured, almost regal compared to the monstrous chaos behind them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their eyes glowed with intelligence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With awareness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With intent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Captains.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The same rank that had begun organizing forces within the Forest of Twin Disasters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But these...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These ones were not hiding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not hunting in silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They walked openly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boldly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As if daring the world to see them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One of them—a tall figure with dark, smooth skin etched with glowing crimson lines—stopped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The army halted instantly behind it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not a single creature stepped out of place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The wind howled across the plains.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Captain lifted its head slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Far in the distance, stone walls stood. A city.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Small by kingdom standards but filled with human lives.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unaware of what was coming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Captain smiled faintly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its voice carried easily through the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is one of them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another Captain stepped forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This one broader, its body wrapped in layered plates of hardened black armor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Scouts confirmed population.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A third spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Minimal high-grade defenders.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The first Captain nodded slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Perfect.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It turned slightly, looking back at the army behind them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thousands of demons were waiting in silence. Ready to attack and destroy at the command.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This...\" It gestured lightly toward the distant city. \"...will be the beginning.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the city though, life had continued as normal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Until it didn’t.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A scout stood frozen atop the outer watchtower.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His breathing was uneven.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His hands trembled slightly as he stared into the distance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At first, he had thought it was dust.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A storm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he saw movement and shapes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His blood ran cold. \"...No...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He staggered back slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then turned and grabbed the horn beside him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He blew into it with everything he had.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sound tore through the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Loud.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Urgent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Desperate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Within seconds, other horns answered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then bells.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alarms spread through the city like wildfire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>People stopped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Turned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Listened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then everywhere was filled with panic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Demon army!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"TO THE WALLS!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"MOVE!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The streets erupted into chaos.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Civilians rushed to gather what they could.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some ran toward shelters. Others toward inner districts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guards flooded the streets, shouting orders and directing movement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were maintaining what little order they could.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the barracks soldiers were already moving.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Armor was strapped on. Weapons were grabbed. Shields raised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No delay.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had trained for this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They just hadn’t expected it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not like this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not an army.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the center of the military district, a man stood fully armored, his expression grim.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was the commander.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gaze remained fixed toward the horizon beyond the walls.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They confirmed it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A soldier beside him nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, sir.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Commander exhaled slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How many?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The soldier hesitated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Thousands.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then the Commander nodded once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sound full mobilization.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, sir!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The soldier ran.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Commander turned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Prepare all units.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His voice rose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Archers to the walls.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Infantry ready at the gates.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Reserve squads remain inside until ordered.\" His eyes hardened. \"We don’t let them breach.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, two large buildings stood near the center of the city.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Marked with the insignias of mercenary guilds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside one of them, the atmosphere was tense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dozens of mercenaries stood, gearing up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Weapons were checked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Armor tightened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A large man slammed his fist against the table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Finally...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A grin spread across his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Been a while since we’ve had a real fight.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another mercenary scoffed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thousands of demons isn’t a fight.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A third smirked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s a payday.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite the tension, there was no fear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was their role.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their agreement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unspoken but absolute.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mercenaries protected their city.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially from things that weren’t human.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And demons were at the top of that list.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The gates of the city opened not to retreat but to advance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rows of soldiers marched outward, forming defensive lines beyond the walls.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shields locked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Spears raised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Archers positioned along the ramparts above.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Commander stood at the front.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Waiting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beside him stood several high-ranking officers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And scattered among the ranks were the mercenaries.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some calm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some excited.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All ready.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ground trembled faintly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then louder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then louder still.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The demon army came into view.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And for a moment, even the bravest soldiers felt their breath catch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn’t just the number.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was the way they moved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unified.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Controlled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like a single entity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Commander narrowed his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...That’s not normal.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beside him, one of the mercenaries muttered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His grip tightened on his weapon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s not a horde.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Captain at the front of the demon army stepped forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Calm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Confident.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It stopped within clear sight of the defenders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The soldiers tensed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Commander raised his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hold.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one attacked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not yet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Captain tilted its head slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then it spoke. Its voice carried across the battlefield.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clear and sharp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It spoke in human tongue. \"We greet you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shock rippled through the defenders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Commander’s eyes narrowed. Behind him, murmurs spread. \"They can speak...?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Since when...?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is bad...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Very bad.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Captain continued. \"You stand before inevitability.\" Its gaze swept across the army.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lay down your weapons.\" A pause. \"And your deaths will be swift.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Commander stepped forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His voice cut through the fear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Or what?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Captain smiled wider.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Or we take everything.\" Its eyes gleamed. \"Slowly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silence fell again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Commander raised his sword.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then come.\" His voice was firm and unyielding. \"Try.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a moment, nothing moved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Until the Captain’s smile vanished. Its hand rose slightly. And dropped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ground exploded into motion. The demon army surged forward. A tidal wave of claws, teeth, and destruction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The soldiers roared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"FOR THE CITY!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"HOLD THE LINE!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arrows rained from the walls.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Steel met flesh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Magic clashed against demonic force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The battlefield ignited instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>",1107,"2026-06-05T19:29:03.455Z",1,"novelbin.me","8d97ab04e545037577652cd4e76b08a4a745a3db826a69014c1bb63ec80bfe44","sss-ranked-awakening-i-can-only-summon-mythical--chapter-535","sss-ranked-awakening-i-can-only-summon-mythical--chapter-533",548,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fsss-ranked-awakening-i-can-only-summon-mythical--cover.jpg"]