Episode 1098 Front Yard Battle (5)
When one takes power, numerous crises and opportunities arise, whether desired or not.Here, a crisis refers to the situation where one must ponder how to recover losses incurred while running the country, and an opportunity refers to the possibility of obtaining artifacts through all sorts of connections.
Naturally, Yurion seized that opportunity.
Armor-type artifact, [Armor of Leakage Removal].
It uses Ki or magical power as propulsion to grant the owner the ability to fly and accelerate.To be precise, since it involves controlling the release of power to move the body freely rather than granting it, its power depends entirely on the owner’s senses.
Yurion dragged a murky golden light and unleashed the pressure of energy with the Sword of the Oath.The small airships of the Kingdom of Ronia, captured by the Xerion Empire and located near the trajectory, sank. He single-handedly broke through the fleet’s formation and reached the deck.
Kuguung… … !
The large seaplane tilted slightly from the impact.
“Are you the commander Bendia missed? Which one… Oops.”
Yurion twisted his upper body and snatched the arrow flying toward his head.It wrapped around his finger and was crushed in half.
“You’re the type who doesn’t talk?”
[… … .]
Commander Luerin of the 8th Division repeatedly drew his bowstring with his face half-covered by a worn-out hood. It was a light rapid fire preceding a heavy strike to gauge Yurion’s reaction.
However, for Yurion, a strike that does not contain sufficient power is nothing but useless.
“stop.”
The arrows stopped in mid-air.
Crunch!
The Sword of the Oath was plunged into the deck. Through the sword, Yurion’s unique energy instantly spread out and soon seized control of the hull itself.
The incantation echoed.
“reversal.”
The large seaplane began to tilt rapidly.The deck soon became vertical.The rest, except for the entities capable of
However, it wasn’t just the seaplane that was reversed.
The arrows, suspended in mid-air, spun in reverse and rushed toward their master. At this, Luerin performed acrobatics with feather-like movements.Precisely weaving through the gaps in the rain of arrows, she pulled the bowstring with a twisting motion.
Whoosh—shhh!
Yurion deflected the arrow while keeping his feet firmly planted on the overturned hull.
It’s quite heavy.
At the same time, Yurion’s new form blurred. Energy and morale intersected, and the Sword of the Oath and the Bow of the Skeleton clashed hundreds of meters above the ground.
Swordsman and Archer.
Luerin, who was outmatched in strength due to her light body, fell from the airship, and Yurion chased her with the [Armor of the Sea] and struck her with a punch.
“Fall.”
Language was added to gravity.
Luerin, stuck on the hilly terrain, squeezed through a rift and rose to her feet. And… a shadow fell upon her as she raised her head.
A large seaplane plummeted.
Kwagwagwagwagwagwang!
The curve of the hill collapsed and sank deep.
Ship fragments rained down like a shower.
The airship’s power source went out of control in response to Yurion’s voice, and the explosion inside distorted the area where Luerin had crashed into chaos once again.
“What are you all doing?”
Yurion, who had been dragged deep underground and returned to the battlefield, gave an order to the legion.
Push it away.
A colossal undead beast, enslaved by an oath, swept through the Imperial forces with its monstrous body. Although it was biologically and classificatorily undead that even modern human technology could not replicate, it was a violence of mass.The sense of astonishment that had spread with the appearance of the Xerion Empire commander was reversed.
The morale of the soldiers was extremely high.
“It is a royal command.”“Fulfill the oath.”
The Knights of the Word Spirit stood at the forefront.
The hesitant soldiers stepped over the corpses of their comrades and charged at the enemy. With free will united in one direction, it was the perfect situation to forge an oath.Much like when the Pledge of Truth was established with everyone’s consent at the World Conference.
Yurion gripped the Sword of the Oath with both hands and held it up in front of his chest.
Joint Pledge: Bond
The energy soaring into the sky colored the clouds.
In a dark golden world, those with the will to exterminate the undead legions have their minds and bodies strengthened. It was a separate buff that did not stack with magic or miracles.
“If I were to unleash such a technique on every battlefield, it would be very costly. But since you have come, I suppose there is no need to hold back.”
If we capture the Commander, the Xerion Empire will be significantly weakened.Attacking the Four Gates will also become much easier.
Kuooooh… … .
Those who chose corruption gathered around the 8th Commander who emerged from the wreckage of the airship. There were three corrupted ones facing the undead beast that had turned into an enemy, and three more corrupted ones standing beside the Commander.
They’re stronger than I thought. I wonder just how many humans and beastmen they sacrificed.
Yurion tasted bitterly as he watched the beings who had betrayed life and fallen. Perhaps the reason he felt pity was because he was a king.The conditions for corruption are satisfied not only by betrayal in the true sense, but also by the oppression of fear.
The Fallen One, a former Duke of the Kingdom of Ronia, stuck out his long tongue.
[Finally… … are you tearing into the flesh of a Transcendent? If I offer this body as a sacrifice to create an altar, just how immense a power I will obtain… … !]
“Haha, you arrogant fellow.”
Before they knew it, the spot where they stood had become another battlefield separated from the main one.Its immense presence forbade weaker entities from approaching.
“What about the other commanders?”“They are formidable.”
Captain of the Knights of the Word Spirit.Vice-Captain of the Knights of the Word Spirit, Leona.
Cardinal of the Three Orders, Gregor of Justice.
Beltroa, the Tower Master of the Volcanic Island.
Obsidian-grade adventurer, Iniktor.
The five extreme human figures took their respective positions with Yurion at the center. The 6th Commander, whom they had faced for a short while, stood beside Luerin.
“Unlike acrobatics, this is a technique unique to the undead that harnesses the energy of death… However, it bears a strong trace of martial arts.”“It is confirmed to be a transcendental level being who has fully adapted to the realm.”“So, excluding those four undead, the other entities are at least that level as well. It is truly fascinating. How did they create such undead so soon after their resurrection? It’s not like they brought them in from somewhere.”
Yurion let out a sigh as if to say that the former king was utterly despicable.Then he narrowed his eyes.
“Everyone, do not die.”“Your Majesty, please take care.”
Yurion laughed heartily at Leona’s cold and dry answer.
That’s obvious.
The seasons of Yurion are divided into three types.
A contract with oneself, a pledge of autonomy.A contract together, a collective pledge.An oppressive contract, a compulsory pledge.
A transcendent being who has made a covenant with the world and performs various miracles to interfere with a part of it.He is Yurion Highros.
Voluntary Pledge: Silence
All of Yurion’s physical abilities are amplified only when he is silent.
Kwaaaaaaah!
The sword energy of both sides clashed.
The Halberd of the Dead and the Sword of the Oath intertwined chaotically and resonated. Shoulder blades met shoulder blades. Yurion, displaying his skills with precision, and the 6th Commander engaged in a fierce battle without yielding an inch.
Supported by Gregorban, the commander distracted the 8th commander. Having dodged the arrow, he closed the gap, swung his sword to deflect the bow, and spun, delivering a side kick that struck the bow covering the face.Luerin’s upper body was thrown back.The moment her back hit the ground, she rose solely from the momentum and thrust her leg sharply. Clang! The commander blocked the strike with his gauntlet and was pushed back, and Gregorban immediately took his place, brandishing his handguards.
BANG!BOOM! BOOM!
Leona, Inictor, and Beltroa waged a collective battle against the highest-ranking corruptors. A sea of flames surged to protect the two martial artists.
One Transcendent Being and five Extremes.Two Commanders and three Corrupted Ones.
It was one aspect of the Second Transcendental War.
* * *
A new battlefield unfolded not only at the boundary between the Mane Hills, Yurion’s march route, and the Conflict Zone. A bloody battle also began in the center of the Conflict Zone.
An ominous blue light flashed.
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The breath of cold exhaled by the gliding Bone Dragon swept across the battlefield. Even though it has been degraded by becoming an undead, it is the inherent ability of a dragon.Unless one is a transcendent being, it is difficult for an individual to confront that power.
In response, they countered as a legion rather than as individuals.
The line of flesh and bone
Haldirn, the sole disciple of the current Darkwarton Tower Master, cast a magic barrier, and following him, the mages deployed elemental and magical barriers.They immediately activated defensive artifacts and magic items without hesitation.
Crack crack crack crack crack crack!
I could see the surface of the protective shield freezing acutely moment by moment. If I had been exposed to that bitter cold barehanded, I would have frozen and shattered into pieces.
Boom!
[… … !]
Immediately afterwards, the airship fleet bombarded the Bone Dragon’s wing membrane, and… the only witch on the continent created an illusion.Since it was impossible for her to infiltrate the Bone Dragon’s mental realm, she aimed at space.
The Nightmare of the Wicked
The Bone Dragon vanished from sight without a trace.
The witch’s magic that had imprisoned Leonil, the former head of the Royal Court Mage Corps of the Kingdom of Estiria. Silis had achieved remarkable magical growth since then.Now she was not only the Queen of Estiria but also a disciple of the Otherworld.
Of course, she is still an inexperienced witch and wizard.
‘This is, the Undead Dragon’s… …!’
Silis gritted her teeth. Fresh blood flowed from the head topped with the crown of thorns. Perhaps because of his large body as well as his presence, she could not fully trap him in the nightmare, unlike with Leonil.
Boom! Boom!
After briefly disappearing into the nightmare realm, the Bone Dragon began to shatter the illusion with force. Its claws and head emerged.At this rate, the magic would be thwarted… but the original objective was to stop the Bone Dragon.
Illusionary Wings, Urban.
Ignacia’s right arm rose over the creature’s skull and pulled the muscular arm. Urban left Gargant to guard Ignacia’s disciple.Ivory-colored hair fluttered as the fused energy fell along with the first punch.
BANG!
The Bone Dragon fell down.
It didn’t suffer any significant damage, merely having its balance shaken, but in any case, a dragon on the ground is much easier to deal with than a flying one.
The High Priest of the Temple damaged the membrane of the wings.
The extermination of the Bone Dragon proceeded, led by the Extremes, while facing the Undead Legion.
and.
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Sword energy flew wildly through the undead camp, and dangerous explosions echoed. The resonance of metal spread ceaselessly, regardless of whether the undead were being swept away.
The Temple Master and the 3rd Commander clashed.
* * *
Two massive swords clashed, slicing through the horizontal.
The energy wave spread.
With their swords clashing, Bendie summoned a sharp rapier. It pierced the air multiple times at a speed that left afterimages.
Apocalypse of War – Necranon blocked the path with his massive grip, but a lightning-fast thrust pierced his gauntlet and impaled his hand bone.
[What beautiful craftsmanship.]
Bendie drew his rapier, lifted his body, and thrust his greatsword down.He intended to sever the enemy’s arm, but Necranon lowered his center of gravity, twisted his wrist backward, and grabbed the blade with his fingertips.
Bendie made a decision.
Dangerous power.
It is a strength reminiscent of the Water King of that era.
Whoosh──────
Necranon raised his arm with all his might, deflecting her greatsword upward.Then, drawing a diagonal line with the massive sword in his left hand, he glided forward and struck with his right hand, crossing it with his own sword.
BANG!
Bendie’s body was lifted into the air for only a moment before she regained her balance and performed a somersault. Crunch. Having absorbed most of the impact, she left footprints in the conflict zone.
[There is no technology superior to that… … hmm?]
Necranon suddenly lowered his gaze. Before he knew it, a dagger was embedded between his leg joints. It was a counterattack Vendie had launched in an instant.
[Indeed, a technique befitting the title of Master.]
He drew a dagger and threw it to the side.
Necranon showed no signs of pain. If he had been human, his tendons would have been severed long ago, but since he was undead, vital points were meaningless.
Judging by the sensation at my fingertips, it is a skeleton type. Destroying the body is the only answer.
Bendy selected a striking artifact from the armory and predicted the flow of the battle. If he did not use his trump card, the fight would be delayed.
It was then.
[You seem to have many questions, Vendie Caekar.]
Necranon dragged his greatsword along the ground as he moved his feet leisurely.
[Do you want to know? The true identity of the 8th Commander.]
I know the identity.
Bendie replied firmly.
She is the first High Disciple. The soul that the Xerion Empire is summoning and manipulating.
[You are unbiased. It cannot be understood at all by the doctrine of light. That must be why you are a transcendent being.]
Necranon spread his arms as if praying.
The soul is the beginning of an eternal cycle.
“……The cycle of the soul?”
[Finite life comes to an end, and endless repetition will paint the future. For a world where no more farewells exist, we shall proceed with the process.]
What on earth should be called an undead that seems to possess faith? Bendy had no idea. After all, undead and faith were words that did not go well together at all.
[War is.]
The transcendent being’s senses split time.
[It is the consciousness of all things.]
Necranon charged violently at a speed disproportionate to his size. Vendy did not dodge. Summoning twin swords, she crossed her weapons head-on.
Part of the plain in the conflict zone collapsed.
* * *
Verden, moving in secret and ruling over the glory of the dead.
It was fortunate in many ways to meet Landerck, the third servant, right from the start. This was because he was in charge of the Empire’s intelligence network and was capable of creating numerous pathogens and spreading them across the continent.
It was at that time, when I was receiving information through him, that I was getting information.
Landerck froze.
Verden asked.
“What’s wrong?”“Nekbael…….”
Landerck swallowed hard and reported in a low voice.
The Four Dragons moved.
The empire’s asymmetric military power, virtually on par with that of the former king, has been revealed.
