SAME NIGHT – AT THE FOREST GROUNDS
A crowd of demons stood nervously under the moonlit sky, murmuring in anticipation.
Demon 1:"What kind of test do you think the new Commander will run? I really want to make it into the main squad..."
Demon 2(mocking):"With those lame skills? Doubt you'll even get selected. The bar's been raised now."
Demoness 1(excited):"I hope I get picked for Squad 1. Captain Tokira's evasive instinct is amazing! I'd grow so much under his guidance..."
Suddenly—
Demon 3:"Hey! I've been looking all over for you gu—"
WHAM!
A punch knocks him out cold.
Demon 2:"Captain Akim?! Why are you attacking our fell—"
WHAM!Another goes flying.
Panic erupts.
Demons:"What's happening?! Why are the Captains attacking us?!"
SHOOM! SHOOM! SHOOOOM!
Energy flashes as Commander Rick launches attacks from the treetops.
Demon:"Commander Rick?! Is this some kind of punishment?! What did we do?!"
Sanjay(laughing maniacally):"I like this idea, Rick — this is fun!"
Tokira(grinning):"Beating people up without a reason? That's my zone."
Akim(swinging his axe):"HAHAHAHAHA! Rick, this is exactly why you're the Commander...You let us have fun! ...Wait, what's that?"
He notices something unusual—Hassa is just standing still...
...yet demons at a distance begin dropping like they were struck by invisible forces.
Demons:"The new Commander and Captains have lost their minds! They're attacking us without warning!"
"Gods help us—these people are lunatics!"
"Bring back Captain Banos, please! SAVE US—AAAAAHHH!"
Suddenly, Banos and the other ex-captains arrive.
But something's different…
They've changed. Evolved. Upgraded.Rick instantly recognizes it —Luthor gave them gifts.
🔥 The Five's New Forms:
Hujo: Body more human-like, lean muscles, poisonous sweat, spike launchers, forward-facing knees.New Skill: Pitfall
Fujios: Skin now dark blue, forearms massive —A literal human catapult.New Skill: Sonic Throw
Kola: Grown Hulk-like, black fur, monstrous strength.New Skill: Berserker
Waka: Metal claws, tail vanished.New Skill: Feather Fall
Banos: Skin glowing red, horns fully grown.New Skill: Hellfire
Banos(declaring):"Fools! The assessment test has already begun."
Rick(grinning):"Here comes the only one with brains in the old First Division."
Hassa(deadpan):"No, that Fujios guy had brains too.He surrendered. Smart move."
The five ex-captains suddenly kneel.
Banos and the others:"We pay our respect to the First Division Commander and Captains."
All the other demons follow suit in fear and awe.
Rick:"Then let's talk about the results of this little 'Surprise Vigilance Test.'"
"Every. Single. One. Of. You. FAILED."
"Faced with an unexpected ambush, what did you do?You screamed.You ran.You panicked."
"Did any of you try to analyze the situation?No.Did anyone form a defense or organize a counterattack?Nope."
"Vigilance: 0Response: 0Coordination: 0Communication: 0OVERALL: 0."
He turns to the ex-captains.
"And you five? You didn't even show up on time...And still had the nerve to call them fools?"
Banos(bowing lower):"We apologize for disappointing you, Commander."
Rick:"Whatever.The real Assessment Test for the new First Division starts NOW.Let's see who's predator...and who's prey."
Demons(gulping in unison):"Y-yes, sir..."
Rick(coldly):
"Being selected for my main squad is not a privilege…It's a damn achievement.See this line? Cross it… and you're in."
He raises his hand. Dozens of glowing mana bullets swirl into the air — each one crackling with deadly precision.
"Each bullet holds 50 Jil of mana.They won't kill you...But they'll make you wish you were dead.If you can endure them...and still reach the line...you pass."
Demons(muttering in panic):
"What kind of ridiculous test is this?! He expects us to just… walk into his attacks?!"
Banos(serious):
"Fools. This is genius.It's the perfect vanguard test — pain, pressure, and perseverance.If you can't march forward through hell, you're not fit to stand beside him."
Tokira steps forward, drawing a glowing white circle around him, exactly 1 meter wide. Tokira(grinning):
"Our First Squad is all about speed, timing, and constant movement.So here's your test —You have 30 seconds to touch me while I stay inside this circle."
He claps his hands together and leans back like a predator preparing to pounce.
Waka(stretching her metal claws):
"Oh, this one's my expertise~.Been dying to try these babies out."
Tokira(teasing):
"Look at that... The kitten went through plastic surgery.Aww.I miss the feral beast you used to be."
Hassa stares silently at a demon. Hassa(flatly):
"Look into my eyes."
Demon:
"That's it? Just look at your—?"
Suddenly — AAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHH!!!The demon collapses screaming, convulsing on the ground.
Another demon:
"What the hell?! What happened?!"
Fujios(stepping forward, determined):
"Enough chatter. Move.It's my turn to redeem myself."
Akim cracks his knuckles with a thundering echo. Akim(laughing maniacally):
"Third Squad's test is simple!Take a punch from me and stay standing.That's it!"
He swings his arm, causing a shockwave in the air.
"AHHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHHA!If you pass out — welp, that's natural selection, baby!"
Kola(grinning):
"That's very much my style, Captain.I love this squad."
Sanjay steps into the shadows. Sanjay(calm and quiet):
"Your task: Hide from me."
"If I find you... you're out."
"Simple."
A small dagger spins in his fingers.
The Demons Look Terrified
Demon 1(whispering):
"This isn't training…This is a nightmare dressed as a recruitment drive."
Demon 2:
"Yeah, but if we pass… we're part of history."
Rick(watching from afar):
"Let's see who's worth bleeding for."
THE TEST BEGINS
RICK: "This is a technique I developed myself — Mana Gatling!"
A rapid, never-ending stream of tiny mana bullets erupts. Hundreds per second, they sting like a swarm of hornets. The bullets pierce skin, poking deep like needles. The first ten demons step forward.
They bleed. They scream. Some drop, crawling out of range. Others clench their jaws and stagger forward. Eventually, only two make it across the line.
RICK: "Only 2 out of 10 passed. Next set!"
Set after set. The pattern repeats. Pain, panic, pushing limits. Some endure. Many fail. Blood paints the ground. But then — the veterans step forward.
VETERAN DEMONS STEP FORWARD
RICK: "Are you ready?"
BANOS: "Anytime."
Rick unleashes the Mana Gatling again. Banos stands at the front, unfazed. He walks slowly, calmly, treating the barrage like raindrops. His calm inspires the newer demons. The other veterans follow behind him with unbending will and hardened expressions.
The storm of bullets rips across their bodies — but they do not break. They do not slow. They reach the line together.
RICK: "Everyone passed. Good job, Banos."
BANOS (smirking): "Finally, you used my real name instead of calling me 'Thanos'."
RICK: "Only because your skin turned red and now you look like Hellboy. I'm not a fan of him."
BANOS (stunned): "...You're impossible."
FIRST SQUAD TEST – SPEED & TIMING
TOKIRA: "Squad One will focus on fast-paced combat and constant movement. For this test, you have 30 seconds to touch me while I remain inside a one-meter circle. If you do, you pass."
WAKA: "That's my area of expertise."
TOKIRA: "The kitty's excited. Let's see if plastic surgery helped."
WAKA (grinning): "I miss your old insults."
Waka begins. Her speed and grip have increased after her evolution. She changes directions instantly, but Tokira evades everything with perfect timing. She slashes — but Tokira predicts the motion.
TOKIRA (thinking): "[Predictable...]"
But suddenly — at point-blank range — Waka releases her claws to full extension. The evolved length catches Tokira off-guard. Her claw tips graze his shoulder.
TOKIRA (surprised): "You got me. You pass."
WAKA (proudly): "Hehehe."
Later, a set of wolf-beastman triplets also pass. Total passed: 20.
SECOND SQUAD TEST – STEALTH & EVASION
Dense forest. Mist creeps through trees. Sanjay walks like he's out on a picnic.
SANJAY: "One hiding behind the tree... out. One buried underground... out. One hiding underwater in the lake... out. One hiding inside a hollow rock... pass — for creativity."
SANJAY (tilting his head): "Honestly, even I don't know how they fit inside a rock."
The remaining demons reveal themselves.
SANJAY: "Only ten passed. Good enough for a stealth unit."
THIRD SQUAD TEST – RAW ENDURANCE
AKIM: "Here it comes uraaaaaaaah "
KOLA: Bring it on raaaaahhhhhhh-------------------ugggggh(endures)
AKIM: "Well done! You pass!"
KOLA: "Now test my brothers!"
Two more massive bear demons step forward — one black-and-white panda, one white-furred polar bear.
AKIM: "A panda and a polar bear?! YES! We've got four bears in this squad now! AHAHAHAHA!"
SANJAY (watching blankly): "...Did he just count himself as a bear?"
RICK: "A grizzly, a panda, an ice bear... this is literally We Bare Bears."
AKIM: "What is that?! Is that American Masha and the Bear?"
TOKIRA: "Is the panda from Jujutsu Kaisen or Kung Fu Panda?"
PANDA: "Name's Mink."
ICE BEAR: "I am Blade."
AKIM: "UWWWWW — NICE NAMES!"
FOURTH SQUAD TEST – MENTAL RESISTANCE
HASSA: "Look into my eyes."
A brave demon steps forward.
DEMON: "Sure, what's this about—AAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!" (faints instantly)
CROWD (shaken): "W-What happened?!"
HASSA: "Next."
Hassa's presence alone breaks weaker minds. One by one, only those with mental resilience survive. He selects 50.
RESULT ANNOUNCEMENT
RICK: "Here are the results:
Squad One: 20 passed.
Squad Two: 10 passed.
Squad Three: 5 passed.
Squad Four: 50 passed.
Main Squad: 100 passed."
SANJAY: "Wait, how do YOU have 100 pass?! Your test was pure hell!"
RICK: "I didn't go easy. Every veteran tried for Main Squad."
AKIM: "Exactly! Rick going easy is as impossible as Masha and the Bear being famous in America! AHAHAHAHA!"
BEARS: "AJJFHAJJAHF HAHFHHFAA AHFHHAF!"
KOLA: "I don't get the joke, but it's funny!"
RICK: "It is famous. You died in 2015. I lived till 2029."
AKIM (shocked): "WHAT?! THAT'S UNPOSSIBLE!"
LUTHOR : "... Phonk music is great to listen to though."
RICK (shouting):"Now then — everyone who got selected, gather up! Form lines according to your squads!"
The selected demons scramble into organized formations, disciplined but brimming with pride.
RICK:"From this moment on, the First Division of the Demon Army is officially formed!Banos and the former captains — you're now the Vice-Captains of your respective squads."
RICK (calmly):"Now disperse."
DEMONS (in unison):"Yes, sir!"
FIELD SELECTION – RIGHT AFTER FORMATION
RICK:"Alright, let's roll out, guys. Time to select our demo field for training!"
BANOS:"Wait... shouldn't we report this to the Demon Lord? I mean, we just officially formed the First Division."
RICK:"Why? He's been watching us through a magic mirror this whole time."
BANOS:"Still... just out of courtesy?"
RICK:"Hey — f*** courtesy. That's one of those old-world values you've gotta let go of. Keep talking like that and I'm calling you Hellboy from now on."
DEMON KING'S CAVE – MEANWHILE
LUTHOR (watching through mirror, deadpan):"He knows I'm watching through a magic mirror... and still disrespects me."
BACK WITH THE GROUP
BANOS (sighs):"Fine... but can I at least go ask when he'll resurrect the Second Division?"
RICK:"Second Division...? Oh damn, you're right. If we're the First Division, there has to be a second one....Wait — does that mean Luthor's gonna summon another lunatic?"
SANJAY:"Yeah, it's already been a week. He probably summons someone today."
Everyone goes silent.
ALL (suddenly panicked):"AAAAA RUN FASTER! I really don't wanna miss the summoning ritual!"
DEMON KING'S CAVE –
LUTHOR (surprised):"So... all of you came to watch my summoning ritual?"
THE 5 (excited):"Yes!"
LUTHOR:"Oh right, you're all still kids at heart."
He begins chanting:
LUTHOR (chanting ancient spell):"Guluva boo art scholl, uraa wu winni pooo..."
A glowing magic circle begins forming beneath him.
RICK (curious):"So, who are you summoning this time?"
LUTHOR (nonchalantly):"Just a normal delinquent... until he got rejected from art college."
SANJAY (blinking):"Wait. Art school?"
LUTHOR:"Then the war started. He joined the German army."
RICK (eyes widening):"Oh my god..."
LUTHOR:"Then he became their leader by the next war—"
The magic circle starts glowing dangerously bright.
AKIM (shocked):"No! Not the greatest enemy of Mother Russia!"
SANJAY:"Wait — isn't that Napoleon?!"
AKIM (fuming):"Why are you Indians so good at European history?!"
The glow becomes blinding. The circle flares up. A shadowy figure begins emerging.
SANJAY (whispers):"He's here..."
RICK:"The Austrian painter..."
AKIM:"Europe's nightmare..."
TOKIRA:"The legendary mustache guy..."
ALL TOGETHER:"Adolf Hitler."
Silence.
LUTHOR (blinking, confused):"Ehheheheh... yeah… wait. Adolf who?"
NEXT CHAPTER ➜ LOL