Socially anxious people transmigrate to another world; living in seclusion is too difficult.

Upon receiving the notification from the deliberation council, Verla was extremely unwilling. During the court meeting, she pretended to be in a difficult position and pushed the reasons for not being able to change generals onto the ministers. At one point, she was worried that changing generals would dampen the morale of the front lines and asked the military to study and discuss it. At another point, she was worried that the generals of the Soul-Abusing Realm would not be able to command the regular army well and asked the special departments to discuss it.

The issues ranged from provisions and weaponry to the issue of deputy generals—a whole host of problems that the ministers needed to discuss and study. In short, they disagreed with the council's decision to replace the commander. The ministers, unwilling to offend the council, either feigned ignorance or directly sided with the council. Within the Demon Kingdom, even a low-ranking official understood that the council held most of the power, and the Demon King was largely a symbolic figure.

Vera, finding herself in a passive position during the court assembly, was utterly helpless and resorted to a ruse, hastily ending the assembly and rushing back to her palace, refusing to see any officials, hoping to use this as a form of resistance. When this reached the ears of the deliberation council, Harold laughed and said, "Let the little girl act like a rogue. This matter is of great importance. Execute the order to change commanders directly, with the Extermination Team supervising its execution. If Cai Ran disobeys, she will be dealt with according to military law."

The order was quickly and urgently sent to the Realm of Torture. A lieutenant happily took the order and entered Brad's tent, congratulating him: "General, congratulations! We are finally going to transfer you out of this cruel place."

Brad looked puzzled: "Transfer? Who gave the order?" Although he knew he was about to be rotated, according to custom, there was no precedent for early rotation or transfer in the Soul Torture Realm, so he was very curious about who gave the order to break this rule.

"A messenger from the Extermination Bureau has arrived, conveying the orders from the Deliberation Court. They say it's extremely urgent and request that the general depart immediately," the lieutenant relayed the messenger's information in detail.

"The Annihilation Bureau? The Deliberation Court?" Brad was somewhat surprised. This was the first time he had seen these two agencies carrying out the same mission at the same time. He took the letter from his deputy, read it carefully, and then immediately set off without even packing his luggage. Changing commanders at the front was a very important matter, especially during wartime. It meant that this commander named Cai Ran was very likely a threat from the Demon Kingdom.

Brad traveled day and night, speeding all the way from the westernmost part of the Demon Kingdom, finally arriving at the royal city of Damonlit. Upon entering the city, he didn't report to the military headquarters, but went straight to the Deliberation Court, where he wanted to receive the court's transfer order in person.

Seeing that Brad had received the letter and returned immediately, the members of the deliberation court were very satisfied. It seemed that the general from the Realm of Torture was the most reliable and obedient. Xu Benran immediately said, "Brad, it was unavoidable to transfer you back from the Realm of Torture. Cai Ran on the eastern front disobeyed orders and hindered the Demon Kingdom's grand plan. You will immediately set off with the members of the Extermination Team to Luowen County of the Heavenly Fortune Empire to take over the eastern front army. We have already given orders to the Extermination Team that if Cai Ran does not accept the transfer order, he will be dealt with according to military law and executed on the spot."

Brad knelt down and accepted, saying, "Your subordinate will certainly not fail in your mission!" He then got up and left. Five people were already waiting for him when he left. They were the second extermination team newly formed by the Extermination Bureau. Because they were worried that the previous extermination team would not be able to effectively control Cai Ran, this extermination team was much stronger.

The two exchanged glances, nodded, and set off together, heading straight for Luowen County. Inside Luowen County, Cai Ran was completely unaware of this and was still diligently planning the Huaijing offensive. He was determined to defeat the core of the Tianyun Empire in one fell swoop through a massive attack and thus take over the Tianyun Empire.

Four days later, Cai Ran completed his plan and was holding a military meeting with the remaining generals and deputy generals. When he got to a crucial point, a messenger ran in from outside the tent and said anxiously, "Commander, something bad has happened!"

"What's going on! Why are you all in such a panic?" Cai Ran was very annoyed that the military meeting had been interrupted.

"People from the royal city have arrived!"

After spending a long time together, most soldiers and generals admired Cai Ran immensely. During this time, news spread that Cai Ran had angrily rebuked the Extermination Team and refused the Council's order to advance south. Everyone knew what the Council would do next: either replace Cai Ran or kill him. In short, the fact that someone was coming from the capital was enough to cause panic among everyone.

Cai Ran knew this all too well, but he wasn't worried at all. Before the expedition, the Demon King had promised that he would never replace him and would let him do his best. He was also willing to risk his life for the royal family.

After Brad led the Extermination Team into the main tent, Cai Ran ignored them and continued to explain his battle plan, leaving the generals and deputy generals in a dilemma, as they did not have the courage to confront the Council of Deliberation and the Extermination Bureau head-on.

Brad, being a general who had led troops in the Realm of Torture, gave a cold look and said in a gloomy tone, "Except for Cai Ran, everyone else must leave within ten seconds."

Within the realm of the Soul Torture, strict discipline is the most basic military quality. This also means that Brad is intolerant of any disobedience; he is destined to destroy anyone who disobeys orders. However, this is his first appearance, and he cannot kill so many deputy generals and commanders before even taking over the reins. This would not be a good thing for him to manage the army in the future. Therefore, he gave them ten seconds to leave.

After Brad's almost blatant threat, the generals and deputy generals finally left the tent within ten seconds. Then he signaled the Extermination Team to read out the transfer order. At this moment, Cai Ran spoke up: "Who are you? How dare you take over my command?"

Brad answered in a firm and unyielding voice: "Brad, Commander of the Seventh Army under the Eternal Commander of the Realm of Soul Torture!"

Upon hearing this title, Cai Ran was shocked. He never imagined that the Council of Deliberation would send someone from the Land of Torture. Ignoring his surprise, Brad continued, "Cai Ran, I have been ordered by the Council of Deliberation to take over the Eastern Front. The order is effective immediately. Now, hand over all intelligence and return to the Royal City."

But Cai Ran still harbored illusions. He asked, "Does the Demon King know about this mobilization? I will not hand over military power without the Demon King's consent."

The Extermination Squad immediately reprimanded, "This is the decision of the Deliberation Court, and it has the support of the Extermination Bureau. The Demon King's silence on this matter is tantamount to acquiescence. Cai Ran, if you do not hand over military power, we will have no choice but to deal with you according to military law!"

"Hmph, just kill me already. I will not accept this order without the Demon King's consent," Cai Ran said resolutely.

But no sooner had he finished speaking than another person entered the tent. It was the same royal envoy from before. He entered the tent, looked at Cai Ran, and said, "The Demon King has agreed. General Cai, come back to the royal city with me..."

Upon hearing this, Cai Ran felt a void in his heart, and then, like a deflated balloon, he staggered out of the tent with the royal envoy. This also marked the official takeover of the Eastern Front army by Brad.

Soon, Brad overturned all of Cai Ran's plans and, following the instructions of the deliberation court, revised the southward expansion strategy and pushed forward with all his might. Within a week, the entire southern territory of the Tianyun Empire south of Luowen County was taken over by the Demon Kingdom, and Nanjun fell.