Chapter 129 – Opening
An irresistible storm blew.
— ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ !
Will the breath of a dragon that has disappeared from the world be like this? Only the fire did not occur, but the result was not much different. It was unbelievable that it was created by humans.
Insignificant projectiles are all smashed and scattered in the air without even reaching the target.
The wings of the gigantic birds flying through the sky suddenly break, and black blood pours out from all the holes on their bodies. The intestines were completely shaken.
If that were the case with mutants with thick skins reinforced with magic, not to mention the small monsters riding on them. There were even those who were exposed to ruthless violence that borrowed the form of sound and exploded as it was.
Eventually, according to providence, the bodies and pieces of the monsters fell powerlessly from the air. Some of them patted down on the heads of the knights. Can the force of mass inflict a meaningful blow?
—Paaah!
“Light, protect us!”
However, even that was not allowed to the monsters. A hemispherical golden curtain that unfolds immediately upon the saintess’ cry. The high-density condensed wavelength of divine power eliminates impurities.
“Wow!”
“Nothing to be afraid of! The leader and the saintess are with you!”
—Gaagh!
—Kirik, Kiriririk!
Soon after, a group of monsters began to climb over the ridge from the other side, but no one was afraid of it because morale was already high.
The leader of the Black Lions crossed his arms and looked at the approaching enemies and the subordinates behind him.
Soon after, the order came.
“Everyone, advance.”
“Yes!”
“The goal is to recapture and purify the Argon Territory. In the event of a war, respond at your discretion, but protect the priests first. More than that.”
Humans and monsters.
The two forces have clashed countless times since the beginning of history to take away each other’s territory.
However, since the appearance of the Empire, the balance has long since collapsed, so the appearance of monsters trying to confront the army of superhumans who have surpassed human limits seemed pathetic at first glance.
Especially considering what kind of majesty the giant black knight and saint showed just a moment ago.
A brutal massacre was soon to take place. Numerous monsters will eventually turn into scapegoats to refine the young and fragile saint. According to the plan made by those who serve the heavenly gods.
“Oh, is this too much? As expected, the adversary and saintess who were created. Even a half-life saintess is very majestic.”
However, there was a human who stood on the side of the monsters.
A traitor to humanity who hates heavenly gods and worships evil gods. A bunch of losers abandoned and weeded out. Those who want to reject the old order led by the Millennium Empire.
Eclipse.
When the shadow of the new year covers the sky and darkness comes over the heavens and the earth.
The sun, moon and stars will lose their light, and the age of emperors and transcendents will come to an end.
And, a new era will open.
* * *
A man in black who watched the advancing knights from the top of the mountain.
“But no matter how much you do, you can’t even greet them properly. This is a bit too much.”
He clutched at his bleeding ear and muttered in an exaggerated tone as if he were a theater actor.
He was frowning as if he was in pain, but the corners of his mouth were very bizarre.
He continued his monologue in a soft voice even though no one was listening.
“I’ve worked so long for today. If it comes out too hard from the beginning, I won’t be happy.”
— Jab!
As the man muttered a pity, clapped his hands, the monsters’ corpses and pieces of meat wriggled and dark demonic energy began to leak out.
“Damn it, what is it?”
“It looks dangerous just by looking at it! Come back!”
—Bugrrr!
Demonic energy vibrating unsteadily. From the beginning, it seemed that the self-destruct special attack was in mind. The faces of the knights, who were advancing regardless of the corpses scattered here and there, showed a deep sense of bewilderment.
Besides, they were on their way through the site where one of the giant anomalies crashed.
“Rain, light!”
The saintess and the high-ranking priests hurriedly opened the divine barrier, but the divine barrier was specialized in anti-magic and was not suitable for countering physical forces such as explosions.
The things that the saintess had blocked earlier were fragments. It was unknown whether the protective power would be fully demonstrated if the huge body that maintained its shape on the outside caused a huge explosion.
The moment when Wolfgang, who sensed a serious sign, frowned and was about to issue an order in a hurry.
“All of you, so that you can hide in the nearby cover! If it’s not possible, get down on the floor immediately!”
“Damn it, it’s already too late! Protect the priests!”
Agnes, a blue-haired female knight with sharp beauty, pulled out her sword and stepped out.
“Priests. Please block the small fragments somehow.”
—Saaa…
Cold air emanated from the calm female knight.
“Cover it.”
— Damn it!
As Agnes muttered, drawing an arc in the air with the hand holding the sword, as if in command, a thick wall of ice that could have been a meter in thickness rose and encased the gigantic anomaly in a dome shape.
And, explode.
—Boom, Quaang!
“Keuheuk…!”
“Everyone, wake up! This much is bearable!”
Explosions rang out here and there, and contaminated bones and flesh broke through the holy barrier and rushed toward the knights.
“Ouch! My shoulder!”
“Damn it! Can’t you stop that! Priest, here it is!”
Some personnel succeeded in intercepting in time, but a few knights complained of pain. Because of that, the group’s advance stopped for a while.
—Quaaaaang!
Before long, a small earthquake occurred with deafening explosions.
The grotesquely modified body of a wyvern mutant with a body of tens of meters was turned into a bomb, so the power was enormous.
It was so thick that the ice wall cracked and cracked. If the ice wall hadn’t stopped it, a disaster would have happened.
“Sir, fuck…!”
“Crazy. If it wasn’t for the vice-captain, this…”
Thanks to the instantaneous wit, the damage was small, but the momentum of the party was broken again. It wasn’t to the point of despair, but it was clearly agitated.
—Kiaaaaag!
Just in time, when the group of monsters reached a close distance, a melee unfolded before long.
“Everyone, as ordered, we will enter into individual battles!
“Yes!”
Blood and gore abound. The monsters encroached on by the Magi fought hard, burning their lives generously, but the difference in power was too great in the first place.
As if venting their anger at the unexpected raid, the knights’ sword attacks were ruthless.
“You blasphemous one!”
“Gwahek!”
When the Grand Inquisitor, who had strengthened his body with divine power, jumped high and wielded a huge warhammer, an ogre’s head was immediately rolled into his body, ending his life.
“These bastards, there are many, so it’s not a big deal, right?”
“Push it up like this!”
At the level of a centurion using an aura, it was possible to face off against quite a few high-ranking monsters, and there were three knights who had awakened their images on this battlefield.
Before long, a merciless carnage unfolded.
—Kooung!
“Blow it, pour it!”
“It’s funny.”
Every time the leader of the Black Lions stomped, dozens of monsters of any kind turned into pancake batter.
“Freeze them all.”
—Bad… !
“Ghehe, Gehehehe!”
“Kiaaaaagh!”
“How dare you, the likes of you, interrupt Captain’s happy time with me? Die, die!”
When the female knight, who still had unresolved resentment, swung her sword while emitting cold air, even monsters with excellent regenerative powers like trolls became ice statues and could not move again.
—Faaaaagh!
“Cheer up everyone!”
Moreover, when the priests, led by the saintess, mobilized their overflowing divine power to energize the knights, even monsters could not defeat them.
—Roaring!
Drake, a sub-drake that was said to be much stronger than an ogre, who would normally have had at least one mountain range in his territory, resisted the knights by spewing fire, but he did not hesitate.
The inaction of those gathered here was overwhelming, as if personally proving the fact that the food chain between humans and monsters had been reversed for a long time.
— Squeak!
“Quhaaaaagh…”
“Well, this guy’s neck is a bit hard.”
“He fell down! The captain himself cut his throat!”
“Wow!”
Both the ogre and the drake were just earning time. Even though he accepted demonic energy and became stronger. It wasn’t long before they were all hunted down.
“Everyone, don’t let go of your tension! The enemy boss has not yet appeared! Maintain the battle line and advance slowly! Prepare thoroughly for the corpse explosion!”
“Yes, Captain!”
However, the man in black, perched on a tree at the top of the mountain, muttered calmly as if nothing was wrong as he watched them.
“Yes, it should be like this. Now that the stage is properly ripe, let’s prepare for the next chapter.”
A giant made of bones and flesh of humans and monsters meekly knelt in front of the man.
It was repulsive just to see it covered in black demonic energy and staggering tentacles.
Besides, among the creatures that became the material for the giants, there were still those who were still alive.
“Save me…! No, kill me…”
“Gah, gahhh…!”
Apostle of Eclipse, Hameln of Temptation.
He looked at the bizarre tower in front of him and smiled.
