Episode 1107 The Great Offensive (3)
The influence of an unknown curse reached the Allied Fleet as well, but no one was harmed. Only the fleet’s aircraft shook violently.
This feeling is… … .
Melissa Pesfield gripped the railing and stared at the darkened lake.A sense of déjà vuwashed over her. A disturbing memory of the ordeal she had faced in the Black Volcanic Zone after encountering Verden, the Leader of the World Alliance—then an unofficial Transcendent—flashed before her eyes.
Transcendent.
Marysa’s pupils trembled.
“That’s impossible……! There was a transcendent being of the Black Magic Realm that the Empire didn’t know about at all?”
She couldn’t believe it, but as far as she knew, the only dark mages capable of performing such a feat were transcendents who had fully adapted to the level of transcendence.
*Crack*…
Clusters of aberrant beings exposed to dark magic began to split open like gas bursting from a decaying corpse, revealing their sticky flesh.Their mouths and eyes, crammed together like barnacles on their bodies, trembled violently. Then, they all turned in unison toward a different direction, away from the Allied Forces.
[Let’s… … melt away together… … .]
They were cursed.
Crunch! Crunch! Crunch!
The aberrant creature on the left attacked the aberrant creature on the right in the blink of an eye. Just as the aberrant creature swarm had attacked the Allied Forces, it transformed into a tentacle-like form and struck another swarm.The purple fluid secreted from the tentacles melted the surface of the swarm, and the swarm attacked by the transformed kin retaliated with its own tentacles.
The monstrous entities entangled with each other, creating a nauseating scene. The implications were so clear that there was no need to explain them.
Internal conflict broke out in the Xerion Empire.
“What on earth is this…….”
However, the sight of fragments of the monstrous creatures decorating the lake aroused a different sense of alarm among the Allied Forces, rather than a spark of relief or hope. This was becausethe ominous nature characteristic of curse magic overwhelmed the hearts of living beings, especially the believers of the Ruas Theocracy, even if directed solely at the enemy.
Dael narrowed his eyebrows.
“The 7th-tier curse black magic
As a magic swordsman who had risen to the top of the Adventurer’s Guild, he was well-versed in various magical knowledge. He had also encountered information regarding 7th-tier magic on several occasions.
“Tearel, who on earth is here?”“Hmm.”
Tearel rose from his seat and stared intently down below the railing. He exercised his insight.Someone was beneath the lake, where light did not reach and which was generally invisible. Maintaining the curse, he was pointing in the direction of the Four Gates.
good.
They didn’t even exchange thoughts, let alone have a conversation, but they were undoubtedly saying that.
“I heard from headquarters that the Ternetian Federation is pushing the front lines. Are they using something like clones to operate simultaneously on two battlefields?”
An elevated transcendent being of the Dark Magic Realm.Ominous yet radiant dark magic.
Although he felt like a completely different being from Verden in terms of presence and magical power, Tearel was certain of his true identity despite having absolutely no basis for it.
As expected, you are very talented.
The reinforcements for the Alliance Headquarters are Verden.
Tearel trusted her intuition. However, she did not voice it. She was a woman of tight lips, like the serious depths of the ocean.
“Tearel?”“I don’t know. It might be the Darkwarton Magic Tower.”
Tearel moved away from the railing and changed the communication device channel. Tearel’s voice flowed from the bracelets worn by each commander.
“All troops, to the gate.”
Compared to the wars fought at Lake Pendren so far, the number of aberrant creatures Verden had taken control of by her curse was not very large.It was enough to allow her allies to advance two steps immediately.
At the point where only one step remained to the destination, it was the perfect assistance.
The Legion Commander’s order to advance was absolute, so no one questioned it. Not even those who were unsure whether the Transcendent of the Dark Magic Realm was truly an ally.
As soon as Thearel’s order was given, the communication device rang loudly.
───Ship No. 207, confirmed order to advance to the gate.───Ship No. 2 Main Ship, obeying!───Ship No. 141, accelerating.───Flight No. 23, descending altitude. Rapid advance.───Ship No. 7, deploying left flank defense.… … .… … .… … .───Flight No. 1 Main Ship, Atrium. Max output. Estimated time remaining to enter the gate: 16 minutes 34 seconds.
A distance that takes just over 20 minutes to cover if moving at full speed without any hindrance. I had to shed blood and sweat to cover that distance.
Tearel spoke again only after receiving contact from the entire fleet, excluding the ships that had been half-destroyed during the fierce battle.
“First flagship of the sea, Adventurer’s Guild. Commence march.”
Warships of the magical age, no longer relying on natural wind power, slowly took off. They plunged into the battlefield where monstrous creatures were killing each other.There was no room for a detour.As they were effectively cutting across the center of the engagement, there was no way to avoid the aftermath.
Kwa-kwa-kwa-kwang!Kuuung!
The Arnak Empire and the Ten Great Magic Towers absorbed the impact from each fleet and eliminated as many enemies as possible blocking their path, while the aberrant creatures that crossed the shield and invaded the deck were dealt with by priests and warriors.
At that moment, the strange form exploded.
“Ugh……!!”“Aaaaaaaah!”“Ugh, so now just touching the lake water is enough to start full contamination……!”
The Knight Commander of the Kingdom of Itel neatly stripped the contaminated flesh from the soldiers. As he dug deep into their cheeks and forearms, he saw things that should not have been visible.Fortunately, the bones and internal organs were not contaminated, so it was not too late.
“Clergyman! Hurry!”“Oh Lord Luas……!!”
The miracle of healing carried in prayer filled in the severed muscles and flesh.If the contaminated parts were removed before amputation or organ dissection, the body could be restored even with a relatively low-grade miracle.In this way, using the casualties as a stepping stone, the extermination legion now reached its maximum speed.
Tearel did not look back.
Kwa-kwa-kwang!
The enemy ship, filled with monstrous creatures, sank due to the magic of Tearel’s comrade, Evran. The eyes of the Allied forces widened as they watched the wreckage sink beneath the lake.
Finally… … a path opened for hundreds of ships to pass through.
“The sea route is completely open!”“Forward! Forwardyy!”
Those who had been unable to leave Lake Pendren for dozens of days let out a shout. There were no longer any physical obstacles to block the fleet.Naturally, there were no reefs either.Although the monstrous creatures were approaching from beneath the water, they were held back by Verden. The voices of the monstrous creatures gradually faded away behind them.
Dael tried to figure out who the certain transcendent being casting curses from beneath the surface was, but his senses could not possibly tell.
A dark purple crack is right in front of me.
Thearel faced the impending changes while standing at the very front of the first main ship.
Whoosh.
The space of the Xerion Empire swallowed up the Pendren extermination legions one by one.
Day 23 of the war.
Following Delharun, the World Alliance succeeded in entering the Four Gates.
* * *
The spirit beyond the body—the sensation of the soul resonating—vanished without a sound.
Shhhhhh… … .
The naval fleet cuts through the calm waters.
The world of the Four Gates, where the noise echoing from Lake Pendren never reaches.
“I thought a grim landscape would be waiting since the reconnaissance failed, but it’s actually a whole new world.”“I know. It looks like the salt desert of the Barimtiel Nation.”“There doesn’t seem to be any pollution at all.”
The sky, where the white clouds stood still, was a spine-chilling blue, and the sea covering the land was infinitely transparent, reflecting the sky above perfectly.The fleet was passing through the space between them.It felt as though they had entered the boundary dividing the two skies.
“…….”
Tearelle signaled for the ship to slow down and disembarked before anyone could stop her. As she jumped from the deck, her legs were submerged up to her ankles.As you can see, the water was crystal clear and showed not even the slightest trace of contamination.
It was a strange thing.
A heavy ship can move without any resistance, yet the water is shallow enough for a person to walk around. It was a contradiction that could not be explained by logic.
Splat!
Dael also came down.
“Tearel.”“I know.”
Tearel stared straight ahead.
I saw it too.
A massive object is settling on the horizon. To be precise, it is taking root. Since it is a type of tree, that description was correct.
An entity that any adventurer who has thoroughly read the subjugation manuals established by the Adventurer’s Guild would not be unaware of.
“That’s…….”
Daredor Kalb twitched his large muscles and narrowed his eyes to identify the identity. This was because his eyesight had deteriorated compared to his prime due to presbyopia.
“Soul Tree?”“What? You said Soul Tree?”
A tree that stains the nation with despair, a heteromorphic species that captures living beings and grows by feeding on their life force, and whose danger level skyrockets to that of a special individual once it completes its growth.
The location where the Soul Tree was recently discovered and subdued is the Principality of Liviant, and the names of Verden and Leila are recorded on the list as the main subduers.
I don’t know why that tree is in the sect… but something felt off.
The first is the size of the Soul Tree.
As it was in the sect, the tentatively named Soul Tree of Death boasted an overwhelming scale that contradicted the information the guild had collected over a long period. Although I had never seen a World Tree, I would believe it if someone told me it was.
The second is the fundamental body of the Four Gates.
The Soul Tree of Death envelops the source of the Four Gates with its roots and stems. To destroy the source body, the Soul Tree might have to be subdued first.
and…….
The third is the Xerion Empire.
Information regarding the commander’s appearance shared with all legion commanders at the Alliance Headquarters, and a being matching it, stands before the Soul Tree of Death.
Thearel parted his lips.
Sarkannon, 4th Commander of the Xerion Empire.
One of the Empire’s asymmetric forces that engaged in a one-on-one magic battle with the Darkwarton Magic Tower Master.
“Go outside and pass this on to headquarters. Ask if they can send asymmetric forces.”“I will relay the message immediately.”
Since communication with the continent is not possible from the Four Gates, it is necessary to go outside. You only need to take the communication device out of the gates for a very brief moment to make contact, so as long as you are careful, there will be no problem.
Medrant came down to the ground.
“It is an enemy of the Upgrade. Are you going to wait until the Alliance sends asymmetric forces?”“Wait a moment.”
Tearel counted on his fingers. He excluded Verden, saying he could not enter the sect, and only took into account the current punitive force’s strength.
One Transcendent Being.Multiple Extreme Points.Numerous national-level forces.Possession of the Alliance’s premier fleet.Numerous Artifacts.
I think I can handle him if I play well.
Tearel let out a calm breath. A heavy weight settled over her eyes, which held the depths of the ocean. She fully revealed the stature of a transcendent being.
“Even if we wanted to take action with support, they wouldn’t wait for us.”“That’s true.”
[Black Sea, Thearel.]
The former king’s closest aide, reminiscent of death, slowly raised one wrist.His finger bones pointed at her.
[You will die.]
As death was pronounced, Thearel’s heart beat abnormally. It was only for a brief moment, but that unpleasant sensation did not leave his nervous system.
“no.”
Of course, Thearel didn’t care.
You die.
This, too, must be resistance.
* * *
Federation of Ternetia
From the west, the roar of the raging dwarves.From the east, the wrath of Mother Nature against those who defied death.From the south, the northern chill cold enough to chill even the soul… … .
Sweeping in from every direction, they forcibly shrank the vast battlefield of the Empire. A massive undead legion gathered around the Gate of Death.
Boom! Boom!
In the north, newly installed magic particle cannons on the hills and mountain peaks were active.Whenever they were ready to fire, they bombarded the undead heavily surrounding the gate, and the extermination legion observed the undead army’s reactions to gain insight into how they moved the moment they received external force.
Adrian said.
“No new patterns are emerging.”“Good, I think we can stop here.”
After occupying the front yard, we continued our advance, sacrificing time, until we reached a distance where all soldiers could perceive the gate.The reinforcements were also nearby.It was time to launch a full-scale annihilation of the Ternetia Federation.
“While the remainder of the force, excluding the main body, distracts the Undead Legion by whittling them down from the outside, we will penetrate this area and break through their inner formation starting from the left. Once we join forces with the Elves to seize enemy territory and simultaneously attempt to enter the Gate of Death, our first objective will be achieved.”
The undead army outnumbers the Allied Forces by at least tens of times, so complete annihilation must be postponed. The urgent priority is to penetrate deep and eliminate the source of the Four Gates.
Is there anything you don’t understand?
Leonhardt cautiously raised his hand.
“Excuse me, the entry method is jumping out of a seaplane, right? It’s fine for us, but I was wondering if it would be difficult for the others to break through that air defense network barehanded.”“Of course, there is a means of transportation.”“Ah, I thought so. Then…”“I’ll briefly explain the route.”
Verden raised his pen high and moved it across the sky, then abruptly changed direction and slammed it down onto a spot on the map swarming with undead.
Leonhardt blinked.
“Huh? What is this?”“Eon-style training.”
Verden’s airship—Arsis—carrying the transcendents of the extermination legion, numerous national-level forces, and elite soldiers, rose to an altitude where the battlefield looked like a model board.
“Committee Leader, is this right?”“Hold on tight.”
and.
You will get hurt.
Whoosh, swoosh swoosh swoosh swoosh swoosh swoosh!
As soon as he seized the opportunity, he dived down and crashed into the Undead Legion’s barrier.
