Online Game: Starting With SSS-Ranked Summons

After the domain collapsed and reality settled back into the familiar forest clearing, Arthur stood over the massive flamingo corpse.

After releasing the beetle from his summoning space, the constraint vanished immediately, creating room for something far more powerful.

Arthur placed his hand on the flamingo's bloodied feathers, feeling the residual mana still clinging to the legendary creature's corpse. His Primordial Summoner talent activated, dark energy swirling around the massive body as resurrection magic took hold.

The flamingo was absorbed into the portal before emerging shortly after.

"Awaken."

The notification materialised instantly:

[You have summoned a Tidal Flamingo. It is now completely and utterly loyal to you; it will do as you instruct without fail. You have the right to name it.]

[Would you like to name the Tidal Flamingo?]

[Yes/No]

Arthur selected no without hesitation. He didn't have much of an emotional connection to the beast; Arthur only named beasts that either interested him or had some significance in his journey.

[Name Confirmed. The summoned Tidal Flamingo will remain as 'Tidal Flamingo'.]

The massive body began stirring, twin heads rising as resurrection was completed. But where fury and territorial aggression had burned before, now only absolute loyalty radiated from those four eyes. The legendary creature stood, fully healed and restored to peak condition through the summoning magic.

"Flamingo," Arthur addressed his newest summon directly, "you're now part of my forces. Your domain capabilities will prove valuable for future encounters."

The creature's twin heads bowed in synchronised acknowledgement, accepting its new purpose without resistance. The Primordial Summoner talent ensured complete obedience regardless of the beast's original personality or instincts.

Aether chittered excitedly from Arthur's shoulder. "Ooh! Master got the big pink bird as a friend now! It was trying to splash us, but now it's on our team!"

Arthur smiled at his companion's enthusiasm while mentally cataloguing Flamingo's capabilities. A level 26 legendary-rank summon with domain abilities and water manipulation mastery represented a massive addition to his combat potential. The creature's aquatic battlefield control would complement his existing summons' capabilities perfectly.

More importantly, Flamingo possessed its own domain, making it the second domain-capable summon in Arthur's arsenal alongside the Winter Beast. Once Arthur himself awakened his domain at level 25, they would command three overlapping territorial advantages that could overwhelm almost any opponent.

"Winter Beast, Flamingo—you two will coordinate domain strategies during future battles," Arthur commanded through telepathic channels. "Layered domain interference will become our standard approach against powerful enemies."

Both legendary creatures acknowledged simultaneously, their combined presence radiating enough power to make the surrounding forest feel oppressive.

Arthur checked his status, confirming that the successful summoning had integrated properly. His forces now included multiple legendary-rank beings, an epic-rank collection, and the ever-reliable Aetherion, whose abilities continued proving decisive.

The hunt continues, Arthur thought with satisfaction. But now with even greater firepower.

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Arthur reached out through the telepathic bond connecting him to all his summons, focusing specifically on the primordial cat he'd left as Charlotte's guardian.

Neko. How is Charlotte's treatment progressing?

The response came immediately, carrying Neko's blend of feline indifference and underlying concern.

The human healer continues her work. The procedure has entered a critical phase. Jasmine's face shows concentration and exhaustion, but her hands remain steady.

Arthur's chest tightened slightly despite his controlled expression. Charlotte's vital signs?

Stable, Master. The healing energies flowing through her body have intensified. I can sense magical patterns forming and reforming around her heart and lungs. It appears complex.

Any complications? Anything concerning?

None that I can detect. Jasmine has requested water twice but otherwise remains focused entirely on the task. Charlotte's breathing has become more regular than before, which I interpret as positive development.

Arthur allowed himself a small measure of relief. Good. Continue monitoring closely. If anything changes—anything at all—contact me immediately regardless of Jasmine's instructions about interruptions.

Understood, Master. I will protect her with my life if necessary.

I know you will, Neko. Thank you.

The connection faded, leaving Arthur standing in the blood-soaked clearing with marginally reduced anxiety about his sister's condition.

After having his regular check-up with his sister, Arthur, who had wanted to continue his levelling session, was interrupted by a notification chiming from his friends list.

Checking the alert, he found a message from Alfie Brighthand—the brilliant young craftsman he'd recruited to Power Guild specifically for his technical expertise and A-rank Blacksmith talent.

[Alfie Brighthand: Guild Master, production has officially begun! All the materials and resources you requested have arrived from the minister's contact. Setting up the workshop now. The initial prototype should be ready for testing within a few days.]

Arthur's eyes gleamed with satisfaction as he read the update. The teleportation array project was finally underway, and Alfie's enthusiasm was evident even through text communication.

He typed his response quickly: [Good job, keep up the good work. If you need anything—materials, additional funding, personnel—just let me know immediately. This project is top priority.]

The implications of completing the teleportation array system were staggering. Once Alfie finished perfecting the design and Arthur could mass-produce the arrays, his operational capabilities would expand exponentially.

His reach would increase even further as his subordinates would gain independent teleportation capabilities. No longer would they need Arthur's personal spatial manipulation to move rapidly between locations—the arrays would provide autonomous fast-travel that transformed his guild's response times.

More importantly, Arthur could install these teleportation networks on Earth between different countries allied with him. China, Palestine, France, and Canada—all could be connected through instantaneous travel points that would revolutionise coordinated defence strategies.

The demons' attacks on places where he didn't have summons or subordinates stationed could be addressed through the rapid deployment of guild forces via teleportation arrays. His reach would become far and wide, covering gaps in his defensive network that currently relied on his personal intervention.

Strategic mobility wins wars, Arthur reflected, already envisioning the tactical possibilities. Once the arrays are operational, we can respond to threats anywhere on the planet within minutes instead of hours.

The teleportation project represented more than just convenience—it was force multiplication on a scale that would fundamentally alter the balance of power between humanity and the demonic invasion. Arthur's allies would gain the ability to concentrate overwhelming force at any threatened location before the enemy could adapt.

[Alfie Brighthand: Thank you, Guild Master! I won't let you down. This technology is fascinating—I've never worked on anything this complex before!]