This is probably the third time I've had to fight personally, Demilo thought.

A commander was meant to stay at the rear, directing troops, but when an army faced annihilation, it fell to the commander to step onto the battlefield and see the mission through. Even if they fell, the Divine Lord could revive them from memory, carrying over the merits of their previous life.

To the Divine Lord, a capable legion commander was a rare asset. Not every sorcerer projection could ascend to Hero status. Most projections lacked command talent, and even those with skill might not suit their assigned faction. A sorcerer specialized in commanding the undead, for instance, was useless in the Star...