As a foot soldier in the Red Mist Legion, Mongke Khan aspired to become a general of the Red Mist Legion. Through one battle after another, he proved his worth with a trail of bloody victories. His willingness to eliminate superiors without hesitation accelerated his rise through the ranks. Over the seven-year campaign in the Realm of the Thousand Lakes, his glorious acts of slaughter earned him great honor—and his reputation shone brighter than ever. Yet, one by one, his comrades fell beside him. On the night of their ultimate victory, Mongke Khan was proclaimed the new General of the Red Mist Legion and bestowed with the title “Axe King.”