< 292. Decisive Battle (2) >
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『Ahayute executes the sentence.』
A low deep voice rang out. At the same time the spear that left his hand stuck in the ground. Kwaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!! A huge explosion swept through the area destroying Adren’s Sky Tower.
However it happened not in the allied formation that Ahayute had originally targeted but in a distant clearing on the white earth. A small portal was open in the sky near where the spear should have originally fallen. Lorhorn who distorted space and let go of the attack vomited blood.
“…cough.”
“Great Archmage! Are you okay!”
“Yeah…it’s okay.”
Lorhorn coughed heavily again and again. This was because I used too many powerful space magics in succession. The soldiers who came to their senses late were shocked. Lorhorn who wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth with his sleeve looked down at them and said.
“I’m sorry. “I didn’t know it would turn out like this.”
“It’s the Archmage’s fault…”
“Isn’t now the time to question such things? “Hurry up and run away.”
The usual composure could not be found on Lorhorn’s stiff face. Only then did the commanders realize what they had to do and began to put it into practice. shouted the commander-in-chief.
“All troops retreat!”
[Retreat!!]
Other commanders repeated the retreat order in a loud voice. Looking again there was no chance of winning. The number of giants coming down from the sky seemed to be over thirty at best.
He had expected to fight giants but he had not imagined there would be so many. The soldiers behind him were about to turn and retreat. Suddenly several spears of light were shot in a slightly strange direction.
Not towards the Allied Forces but towards empty space in the distance. Adeshan was the first to notice the intention and let out a scream.
“Oh no!”
But it was already too late. Three spears of light struck directly near the portal through which the Allied Forces had advanced. Kwaaaaang! The dust that rose up along with the sound of the explosion covered the sky. The elaborately maintained magic became distorted and the portal disappeared.
“iced coffee…!”
“This can’t be right.”
Despair fell on the soldiers’ faces. It is no exaggeration to say that their only escape route a glimmer of hope has disappeared.
Now that Kratir was exhausted there was no one to restore the portal. People began to collapse in their seats or burst into tears one after another. Suddenly someone’s laughter was heard from above the castle wall.
“Ahahaha! Look at those facial expressions. Hey did you really think you were going to win?”
The soldiers raised their heads. A woman whom she had not seen before appeared next to Letancier holding her stomach and giggling. The bright look in her eyes made it seem like she wasn’t an ordinary crazy bitch.
“That outfit…!”
She gasped as people saw her wearing the same clothes as the other archbishops. Le Tancier asked.
“Tieria. Stay safe. “Is the ceremony over?”
“Still doing it. “But I came because I thought there was no need for me.”
“You really…no. “It certainly could be.”
“I think it’s over anyway so let’s not be rigid. “There’s no need to know if this is a saint or something right?”
Archbishop Tieria giggled. She secretly slipped out of the Advent ceremony she was conducting with her archbishops as subjects. Because I thought this side would be more fun.
When she saw the faces of people distorted by her despair she thought her judgment was correct. The frozen adjutant barely opened his mouth.
“Commander. “What would you like me to do?”
“I am…”
The Commander-in-Chief stammered. I couldn’t think of anything. At one time he served as the general of the empire and went through all kinds of hardships but this was unprecedented.
The giants had now completely escaped the magic circle and were preparing to throw their spears. Particles of light gathered in their grasp and filled the sky. The adjutant unable to bear the frustration strongly grabbed the commander-in-chief’s shoulder and shook it.
“Commander! “You need to come to your senses!”
“That’s right… we need to distribute the damage so everyone spreads out and retreats…”
The commander was about to say something. Spears of light shot out from the hands of all the giants. Dozens of beams of light reminiscent of thunderbolts were aimed precisely at the Allied Forces.
“Keuuuum..!”
It was not something that could be blocked or let go. Nevertheless Lorhorn did not give up and chanted the spell. Dimensional doors opened one after another in the air swallowing up the windows of light. Those that could not be blocked were attempted to be intercepted by talented individuals such as the two sword saints and Schlieffen.
“What the hell is happening all of a sudden?”
“Everyone run away what are you doing?”
Nabirose who had just cut down four spears frowned and shouted. Seiffa and himself neutralized four spears each and Schlieffen cut five spears but the spears remained.
In the end two spears of light broke through the air defense network and exploded in the middle of the Allied formation. bang-! Kwahia Ah- !!! A pillar of light rose up with a roar that shook the heavens and earth. The soldiers who saw the spot where the flash subsided turned pale.
“Ahhhh…!”
“This…this is ridiculous.”
There was nothing left inside the huge deep pit. I couldn’t believe that it was a space where hundreds of people lived just a few seconds ago. Even if we couldn’t do it 500 people would have evaporated.
“Aaaah! “Ugh!”
“Save me! “My legs!”
The devastation was spread out on the edge of the pit. Those who were unfortunate enough to not die immediately were screaming. Those who had lost part of their limbs or lower body were crawling around like bugs.
Even if he was lucky enough to survive and return home he would have to live with a disability for the rest of his life. But the misfortune did not end there. One of the officers who was looking around shouted in panic.
“Commander Sa has died!”
“All the other commanders were there…!”
It was a hopeless situation. As they were counting the personnel they learned that the high-ranking commanders who were supposed to be at the head of the Allied forces had evaporated in the recent bombing. But I couldn’t just leave it like this. As he was organizing the chain of command in his head he looked back at Adeshan.
“4 Field commander please give orders!”
“What?”
“You are currently the highest commanding authority. “There are people higher up still but they are injured or in a state of panic so we can’t communicate with them!”
“that…!”
“I have been watching the sweep operation for several months. Everyone recognizes your skills Commander. “Please give me orders quickly!”
the officer shouted. The giants were preparing to throw their spears again. Every time they flapped their wings shiny feathers fluttered down. It was the seed of a familiar that would turn into a monster that would tear people to pieces the moment it touched the ground.
“I am…”
Adeshan trailed off. I knew I didn’t have time but I had nothing to say if it suddenly came out like this. Her head was getting hot quickly. What should I do? What can I do now?
“I throw it again!”
At that time a soldier pointed to the sky and shouted. Adeshan hurriedly raised his head. The fully formed spears of light were about to leave the hands of the giants. She was about to shout something. Easy profit! Once again dozens of lightning bolts rained down on the ground.
“…ah.”
Marya sighed. Braum who was next to her grabbed the handle of his shield. Everyone including the two instinctively sensed the impending end.
Navardose was still nowhere to be seen. All he could hear was the plosive sounds he assumed he and Abel were making irregularly coming from somewhere far away. There was no one anywhere to save them now.
“Cough! Cough!”
Still he couldn’t wait quietly. Lorhorn who was spitting out blood again was about to chant a spell. A new voice rang out from the sky.
“Everyone come to your senses!”
“uh…?”
It was a familiar voice. fault! The owner of the voice landed in the middle of the Allied formation before anyone could turn their heads. Adeshan’s eyes widened.
“Aser…?”
“Come to your senses! “It’s not over yet!”
Asher was in front of me. Orsay who was with him was performing acrobatics and attracting the attention of several giants. Asher requested this to reduce the number of windows even a little.
The windows of light were now directly overhead. At the moment of desperation Asher took a deep breath and raised his arms high in the sky.
“Haaaab!”
At the same time sparkling mana swirled and gathered together. Stars were visible in the sky where the clouds had disappeared. Ugh! The storm of mana originating from the starlight soared into the air forming a wide force field.
It was the divine protection of the stars the exclusive patent of the giants. Quagwagwagwang! The spears of light that finally arrived hit the defense shield like heavy rain.
“Kahak!”
Asher was disgusted as if he had been kicked in the stomach. It was because she consumed her mana excessively. Heaven and earth were shaking but the star’s protection was not destroyed. He barely raised his head and looked back at Adeshan and said.
“Hmm…you shouldn’t give up.”
“Aser.”
“Everyone believes… Commander senior you can find the answer. “You can save people.”
As he carried the lives of the Allied forces on his shoulders he did not stutter. Her beautiful eyes were burning with the same determination as when she saved the Dragon City. Lorhorn’s face brightened when he saw that the shield was still intact.
“If this is the case…all wizards should join forces with Mage Asher!”
The archmage’s cry rang out. Asher’s star’s protection was the only hope in the current situation.
“Yeah…I can’t die like this.”
“Take my mana young friend!”
The wizards barely came to their senses and began transferring their mana to Asher. Various types of mana enveloped his body. Asher who was staggering as if he would fall corrected his posture.
“Whoa…thank you everyone.”
“You’re acting strange.”
Archbishop Tieria frowned at her. It was annoying to dare to handle the power of giants but I didn’t like the sight of hope on his face. Asher who was catching his breath opened his mouth once again.
“senior. hurry.”
“…okay.”
Adeshan clenched his fists. His head was finally cooling down. There was no way out and no chance of victory but it was the commander’s role to find the answer.
okay. I decided to become a general.
“Haaaa….”
Adeshan closed his eyes and concentrated. A black energy spread beneath her feet like a mist. She was the mana of shadow that controlled the minds of living things. The shadow spread quickly and began to seep into nearby Allied soldiers.
“Huh?”
“What something just happened….”
The soldiers affected by Mana were bewildered. I don’t know why but I wasn’t afraid to fight anymore. Groundless confidence was raising its head in their hearts.
“K…ugh…!”
Adeshan gritted his teeth. Blood trickled down her high nostril. Just eliminating fear was a simple task compared to completely controlling the mind but there were too many people.
Of course she couldn’t stop midway so she overlaid the entire army with shadow mana. Now the giants were forming their formation and preparing to throw their spears. Adeshan’s voice echoed in the minds of all Allied forces.
[Listen! The entire army must enter the headquarters by any means necessary!]
“What…!”
Lorhorn’s eyes widened. It was a strategy completely opposite to what he had in mind. He may or may not Ade Shan continued.
[There is no place to run to! If we lose here anyway everything is over. Let the giants hit their heart!]
“Waaaaa-!!”
A thunderous roar erupted. None of the soldiers whose morale had been forcibly raised raised any objections. Zaifa raised the corners of his mouth after hearing the command.
“Now it’s starting to sound a bit like a horse.”
“Miss Iril.”
Schlieffen grabbed the hilt of his sword. They had no intention of backing down in the first place. Once again the giants’ bombardment struck the defense shield and the final assault began.
