Chapter 436
Chapter 436
Defense Specialization and Pursuit Battle
At a distance where s.h.i.+n and others could be seen
in other words, they could also see Maple and everyone else.
Maple! s.h.i.+n is coming!
Well proceed with Haku as planned! Maple, dont mind us!
Mai, Yui! Leave the defense to me!
Do it
!
[Throne of the Heavenly King]! [Afterglow of Salvation]! [Deploy All Weapons]!
At Kasumi and Sallys words, Maple activated her skill. Similar to conjuring a throne on Hakus head, by setting up a throne on Hakus head, she could deploy a damage-reducing field and vast arrays of weapons.
Furthermore, if she was perched on Hakus head, nothing could hinder Maples line of fire.
[
Use Threads
]!
Sally fastened everyones legs with some threads. Although it became more difficult to dodge, for the sake of the operation, it was worth it.
[
Collapsing Sword
]! Wens [
Wind G.o.d
]!
[
Commence Attack
]!
Since they came with monsters, the Maple Tree was easy to spot. True to that, flying swords and wind blades flew their ways. Seeing that, Kasumi immediately commanded Haku.
With Sallys threads holding her body in place, Kasumi repositioned herself as Haku twisted his body to avoid the attack.
[
Throw
]!
I see! Its a mobile artillery!
s.h.i.+n admired the calculated attack.
Followed by gunfire, an iron ball was released. By taking advantage of Hakus huge body, it could be fired from anywhere. Moreover, even if Haku was aimed at, with the mobility that far surpa.s.sed Syrups, he could evade with ease. In the first place, his height rendered any melee attacks unusable.
Defeating Haku would be a surefire way to stop the artillery attack, since he basically acted as a pedestal. However, itd be easier said and done. After all, not only did he have an enormous HP, he also had [
Hardening
].
Moreover, there was also the fact that he was surrounded by the monsters Maple created.
Tch,
then I have no choice but to give up! Wilbert, I leave it to you!
As originally planned, they also had to take care of the monsters. s.h.i.+n, who decided to prioritize the small fries, flew around so that the attacks of monsters and wizards didnt reach him. Despite that, he still cut down the enemies from above.
[Full Draw] [Long Range] [Expand Range]
That wall makes it difficult to see!
[Arrow of Annihilation]
!
Wilberts arrowclad in reddish-black auraflew at an astonis.h.i.+ng speed with a tail of the same color.
A tremendously powerful arrow that pierced everything in a straight line. It annihilated all the monsters on its trajectory with a single blow, and even knocked the players behind it back.
With a single blow, Maple and the otherswho shouldve had advantage in numberssuffered considerable damage. However, it didnt quell the invasion.
Maple and the others were aware of their enemies strength. Under Paynes commands, they were prepared to make sacrifices for the sake of winning.
Marx! Activate the trap! Well soon be engaged!
[Trap Activation]
!
Some traps could be triggered without stepping into them. Prompted by Marx skill, some traps within the effective range were activated. The ground swelled as rocks and wooden pillars approaching Hakus height rose one after another, hindering the monsters.
[Trick Shot]
!
[Volley of Arrows]
!
[Collapsing Sword]
!
Without a pause, arrows were exchanged between enemies, followed by a rain of arrows and swords, effectively reducing the number of monsters. Even so, the monsters still managed to destroy the pillars, pa.s.sed between them, and dragged the players who failed to keep their distance into the billowing sand smoke.
[
Healing Light
]! [
Fountain of Recovery
]!
Misery also summoned a field that provided constant healing to the frontline. Not only that, she also diligently casted her skill to constantly replenish HP. While offense wasnt her strong suit, she had a high defense.
Like that, while the Kingdom of the Flame Emperor fought arduously, a majestic torrent of light ran through the ground.
[Holy Blade of Conviction]
!
[Fourth of the Swords: Whirlwind]
!
[Multi-Fire Bullets]
!
[Earth Wave]
!
As the monsters attacked, Payne and the others slayed the players. Despite Miserys abundance of healing, it couldnt catch up with the tremendous burst damage, so they couldnt afford to lower their guard.
Maple, leave this to me!
Sally! What about Payne?
No, this is my chance Ill head for s.h.i.+n! Iz and Kanade, you can focus on the ground!
Alright. Then, as planned, Ill leave as many magic books as possible.
Be careful. Dont overdo it.
After all, indiscriminate attacks such as bombs could still kill Sally. If Sally wasnt on the ground, they could direct all their attention to attacking.
Sally didnt waste any time to use her thread and use Marxs generated pillars to head towards s.h.i.+n.
Ooh! Are you sure!? Youll have to take us both on!
I know, but I cant let you do as you please!
Sally knew that s.h.i.+n and Wilberts combined technique had defeated more monsters than expected.
By stopping the two and providing fire support to Maple, Mai, and Yui, shed be giving the Congregation of Holy Swords a ma.s.sive advantage.
For that, shed have to take out the leader herself.
Now, now, I dont need any handicaps! But, this can be an opportunity for me, too?
To intercept Sally, s.h.i.+n recalled many of his swords from the ground. s.h.i.+n should be aiming to defeat Sally as well, since itd greatly reduce the opponents strength.
[Path of Water]
!
[Water Coat]
!
Hey, youre good!
Upon conjuring some water pillars, Sally quickly navigated from pillar to pillar. Seeing that, s.h.i.+n maneuvered the sword that was to be his foothold, maintaining his distance while attacking with Wens Wind Blade.
Sally wielded double daggers. While she could also cast magic, it wasnt her
forte.
But as long as she maintained her distance while fighting, she was a force to be reckoned with.
You cant even graze me!
All I need to do is receive your blow!
If she could help the Congregations of Holy Sword by minimizing his attack, thatd be good enough for Sally.
As for the one-on-one duel, if she stayed far enough from s.h.i.+n, itd give her a chance to avoid his Wens Wind Blade.
Under normal circ.u.mstances, itd be impossible to dodge his skill. However, Sallys extraordinary dodge skill allowed her to accurately grasp his window of attack.
Actually, the monsters below are bad news. I have to defeat it! Wens [
Far Wind
] [Whirlwind]!
The swirling windwhose range had been expanded by Wens skill, continuously attacked Sally. The constant wind blade, along with the [Collapsing Sword], shouldve ultimately blocked her escape.
[
Super Acceleration
]! [
Leap
]!
Despite this, Sally leaped into the air before she was completely surrounded.
Oboro
[
Fire Child
]!
With a quick evasive action, Sally avoided the brewing storm and made a foothold in the air before approaching s.h.i.+n.
I wont let you!
Oboro
[
Spirited Away
]!
Not letting her approach, s.h.i.+n fired his swords forward like a shotgun. In return, Sally slipped through and nullified his attacks using
Oboro.
A great chance to attack!
At that moment, Sally caught a red effect at the edge of her vision.
Tch!
[
Icicle
]!
As expected, youre awesome!
When she closed her distance to s.h.i.+n, she was caught in someone elses line of fire. To defend against Wilberts deadly arrow, which flew from below, Sally summoned a pillar of ice.
While admiring her flawless movements, s.h.i.+n recalled his swords and held up his s.h.i.+eld.
Now, hed be able to attack with the swords. As he stared at Sally, expecting any kinds of attacks
However, in the next moment, s.h.i.+n widened his eyes at Sallys choice of skill.
[Origin of the Swords: Hollow]
Sallys hair was white, while her eyes were dyed red. He couldnt have misheard that. It was the same skill Kasumi had used to defeat s.h.i.+n. Was it an illusion, or reality? Before he could ascertain that, Sally vanished.
Wen,
behind
!
Following the series of changes, Sally had disappeared. Based on that, s.h.i.+n decided that Sally had indeed used
[Origin of the Swords: Hollow
], and conjured a storm behind her. Unlike Kasumi, Sallys HP was thin, so she could still be shredded by a blade of wind.
I had expected you to react like that, s.h.i.+n.
Huh!?
Suddenly, the s.p.a.ce in front of him distorted, and Sally appeared at close range, brandis.h.i.+ng a dagger.
Under such a proximity, hed inadvertently get hit. Shed closed in to him. Intuitively, s.h.i.+n felt that she could end him right then and there. Nevertheless, the Kingdom of the Flame Emperor had Misery, who could use [Resurrect].
As such, hed immediately revive and counterattack. In such a distance, it should be difficult for Sally to avoid his attack.
But, just as he prepared to block it, an intense light rose from the ground towards the sky, filling the entirety of his vision.
!
s.h.i.+ns gaze collided with Sally, and he instantly understood her implications.
If s.h.i.+n were to use [Resurrect], the rest of the army would be wiped out by Paynes slightly delayed, yet super wide range attack.
With such a delay, s.h.i.+n would be the only one resurrected.
Upon realizing that hed been entangled in a way more careful strategy than expected, he shouted.
Misery!
Just abandon me!
In that case!
Sally advanced without hesitation, and quickly slashed at his vital point before he could raise his s.h.i.+eld.
Water and flame burst where shed slashed, and the increased damage of [Sword Dance] blew away his HP.
Aah Ive been had.
As a matter of course, Maple wasnt the only one whod gotten stronger. s.h.i.+n vanished as he begrudged his lack of foresight.
Haa,
Ill leave the rest to you!
In his final moment, as his core turned into light and disappeared, he saw a torrent of brilliant light streaming through the ground. It was the resurrection effect he was familiar with.
