◈ 084. [STAGE 4] Blast
Monsters have appeared filling the horizon.
But this time it’s different.
sky.
Under the gloomy overcast sky, as if it were about to rain.
Blacker monsters flew in formation.
I swallowed dry saliva as I looked at it through the telescope.
It looks like a huge dark cloud is gathering.
[Enemy Information – STAGE 4]
– Lv.? ??? : 2
– Lv.15 Rock Gargoyle: 360
– Lv.20 Steel Gargoyle: 242
The number is 600.
Since one individual is the size of two or three adult males combined, the visual intimidation is much greater than the number displayed.
“They are coming.”
Lucas, standing next to me, dared to tell me one more time. I raised my trembling lips and smiled.
“You fucking freaks who waited.”
I looked sideways.
To my left and right, cannons and ballistas lined up on the walls.
Everyone is ready to fire and waiting for the monsters to come within range.
All regular soldiers in the Crossroads were deployed with cannons and ballistas.
Since firepower had to be projected throughout this defense battle, one cannon and one ballista were distributed to each team consisting of four people.
If you shoot throughout the battle, inevitably one of the cannons or ballistas will break down.
Because then I have to shoot something else.
You have to keep the net somehow.
That was the role of common soldiers.
Knock Knock Knock!
In the center of the defense line, a newly installed automatic defense turret spun its massive gun barrel and let out a menacing sound.
It takes a little time to reload, but the automatic defense turret that shoots heavy magic bullets can inflict effective damage on gargoyles.
It will play an important role in this defense battle.
Three parties were placed in the center of the wall.
In the first line, the main party that has crossed the line together.
Right after that, in the second line, a new sub party this time. shadow squad.
In the last three lines, the final reserve team was composed of five N-class heroes brought in one or two.
These three parties will fight against the monsters that have broken through the fire.
After taking a final look at the situation on the wall, I looked at the sky again.
The gargoyles were approaching with terrifying speed.
The monster’s distinctive red eyes flashed under the dark clouded sky.
No matter how I look at it, I can’t get used to the eyes of those monsters.
“It looks like it will rain soon.”
Lucas muttered as he looked up at the cloudy sky.
“I don’t know how this weather will affect the battle.”
“I don’t think it’s going to do us any good.”
I exhaled bitterly.
“What can I do? Whether it rains or snows, we have to do the same thing.”
Kill monsters and protect people.
Because that is the purpose of this monster front and the meaning of existence.
I raised my voice as the wind mingled with dampness and hostility.
“Listen, everyone!”
All the soldiers standing on the wall looked in my direction at once.
“I won’t say much.”
I grinned.
“Kill them all and eat your fill in the evening! Let’s stretch out and sleep.”
oh oh oh-!
Soldiers raised their arms and cheered. I jerked my arm up.
“All troops ready to fire!”
The monsters are right in front of you.
I waited until they were completely within range, then I shouted.
“launch-!”
Lucas and the Twilight Corps soldiers recited at my command.
“Fire! Deploy the fire net!”
“Shoot!”
“Shoot-!”
The next moment, cannons were fired all at once from the gun gates lined up in a row.
pop! Beep!
Patter… … !
Cannons fired fire and ballistas fired crossbows.
Cannonballs and arrows rained down like a shower at the group of gargoyles flying in a row in the sky.
After a moment of silence.
Kwagwagwang-!
Japanese bombing.
The shot of the cannon and the ballista, which had been carefully adjusted in advance, was accurate and beautifully hit the monsters flying in the air.
Sparks and deflagrations scattered in the air like fireworks.
For a moment, everyone on the castle wall stared into the air, full of anticipation.
With the hope that perhaps the monsters would not have been swept away with this single shot.
but.
“… !”
When the deflagration lifted, such expectations disappeared like a mirage.
The gargoyles survived.
Even after being hit by hundreds of cannonballs and thousands of arrows, he was still intact without a single scratch.
They were flying towards the wall while maintaining their formation. Anyway, they were damn strong pups.
One of the artillerymen shouted at me.
“The attack doesn’t work!”
“Does not matter!”
I shouted at them.
“Don’t care if it works or not! You guys just keep shooting! launch! Keep firing!”
It wasn’t that they weren’t taken aback by the enemy’s health, but the soldiers eventually regained their composure.
If you present a goal to achieve right in front of your eyes, the soldiers will not get out of control.
launch. only fire.
“Focus only on maintaining the network! Shoot-!”
pop! Pervert!
Patter!
Cannons and ballistas fired bullets incessantly.
Do-do-do-do-!
As they came within range, the automatic turrets also raised their huge barrels and began pouring turquoise magic bullets.
A storm of gunpowder and metal raged incessantly until finally.
Krukreuk… … .
Big?!
The advance of the gargoyles has stopped.
The guys who flew in a straight line as if there was no resistance stopped one by one.
As the fierce flames unfolded, they could not move forward any further.
just hit this
It doesn’t matter if there is damage or not.
Push them back with pure physical force… … !
Kwajik!
It was then.
The body of a gargoyle, who had been hit by hundreds of bullets at the forefront, cracked and exploded
! Bubbuck… … !
It could not withstand the fire and was smashed.
Unknowingly, I clenched my fists and cheered.
“yes!”
High physical defense does not mean invincibility. Although reduced, the damage itself is accumulating.
A few gargoyles that were beaten by the endless and ruthless fire net could not stand it and crashed.
A blush appeared on the soldiers’ faces.
It’s not pointless.
This attack obviously works.
“They are pushed out! Keep spraying the net! Keep up the barrage!”
“yes!”
As shells and arrows continued to rain down, the battered gargoyles eventually gave up their advance.
And the center of the fortress wall, where the firework is relatively light.
We naturally corrected the route to the place where we intentionally opened the road.
Kreuk!
Krurluk-!
The gargoyle unit, which had been approaching in a line spread from side to side, changed its formation to a column.
And all at once, they began to flock to the center of the wall.
“That’s right, you stupid bastards!”
As the plan went on, when they got involved, I burst out with joy without even realizing it.
“Lily!”
“I know!”
Lily reached out to the alchemists.
“Blast Artifact! Activate!”
“It activates!”
“Artifact activation-!”
The artifact was activated along with the alchemists’ afterword.
Aaaah-!
The wind magic rushed fiercely.
R-grade gust artifact.
no great effect It just shoots wind magic straight ahead.
But that’s enough.
It’s not enough to devour the low-level wind magic from the gargoyle’s wings, it overflows!
Big?!
thump… … !
A sudden gust of wind took the wind magic from the wings of the gargoyles.
The gargoyles, who lost their lift, floundered in the air and then began to fall.
bang! Kugoong! Cookie light!
Like a thrown stone, it was carried downward and stuck.
Most of them fell to the ground in front of the wall, but a few flew to the outer wall of the wall and crashed.
Kwajik! Kugu Palace… … !
Those who were pinned to the wall were smashed head first.
Even the walls of the castle were not safe from the fall of the heavy men. The steel plates attached to the outer walls were bent, and the walls were shattered, scattering fragments.
Does not matter.
Wasn’t the wall built to prevent monsters in the first place? I don’t mind getting damaged while stopping monsters!
As the leading gargoyles fell helplessly, the movement of the entire gargoyle corps stopped for an instant.
If you spread both wings, you will be hit by the fire net, and if you try to penetrate one point in the front, you will fall.
‘So how are you going to react?’
I moistened my parched lips with my tongue.
‘If you guys are monsters, the behavioral patterns to follow have already been decided!’
Kill the nearest human with the shortest path.
The nature of the bastard monsters was determined that way. And this time was no different.
Krurluk-!
The cries of the gargoyles resounded in unison, and they spread their wings all at once.
and rush.
Choosing to break through to the center of the wall, all at once pierced the air and fired towards this direction.
Before being swallowed up by wind magic and losing lift, it started a physical charge based on the momentum fired like a bullet.
I shouted as I glared at the hailstones.
“This is the place to win! Never let go!”
I reached out for Lily.
“Lily! How long does the Gust Artifact last?”
“Twenty seconds to the first artifact!”
“Don’t be empty even for a second! Activate the second artifact as soon as you finish!”
“All right!”
Lily, who was checking the time with a nervous face, quickly ordered the alchemists.
“Second blast artifact! Activate!”
“It activates!”
“Activate-!”
Wow!
The second gust artifact is lit.
At the same time, the first artifact stopped working, but it blew out a residual wind, and it merged with the wind of the second artifact to blow a bigger wind for an instant.
Blocked by the wall of fierce wind, the gargoyles could not get close to the wall and fell down.
bang! Kwajik!
The sound of monsters being smashed echoed coolly.
But- those who managed to break through this trolley and reach the wall began to appear one by one.
Kugoong-!
A gigantic gargoyle clung to the edge of the wall.
His strong arms grabbed the edge of the wall and slowly pulled the giant up the wall.
Krrrr-!
A dreary cry escaped from the monster’s mouth.
and the next moment.
Bang!
Baka-!
Lucas’s foot kicked the monster’s jaws, and Evangeline’s shield struck the monster’s forehead.
Krukreuk… … ?!
The monster fell down the castle wall leaving behind a futile scream.
Kwakwawang!
There was a terrifying cracking sound from below.
Before I could even cheer that I had done well, the gargoyles successively clung to the walls.
thud! Kugoong! thud-!
One by one, the duo of SSR-class knights relaxed their necks and shoulders in front of the monsters who climbed the wall.
“Don’t leave the right side to me. miss.”
“I could block everything up to the left. mister.”
Lucas drew his longsword and Evangeline deployed her lance and shield.
The gargoyles rushed in, wielding vicious weapons in their hands.
Two of my knights grabbed their weapons and charged head-on into these monsters.
