Chapter 49: The Warrior of the Flames

screams and wails; Blood and weeping were everywhere from beginning to end.

At this moment, it seems more like ...... Right. It's like a nightmare!

No, that's a nightmare that's worse than a "nightmare", and there doesn't seem to be a way out of it.

Yes, as long as they remain at the center of this battle, there will never be a day of escape.

This fact has always been in front of us.

It's just that few people can face such a fact.

Yes, after all, there are no "gods" in this world. Therefore, no one will show pity for the persistence of humanity to this day.

Rather, if someone really did that-

That's an insult in the truest sense of the word!

However, it is precisely because of this that I can only resist with all my might!

Resist the existence that seems to be able to blaspheme even the "gods" without hesitation......

But what if, in the end, it turns out that such a revolt is only a futile dying throe?

The coastline as if at your fingertips...... and—

The levees, which were full of cracks and crevices in the distance, crumbled again and again, like stormy waves!

It's like a candle in the wind, and I can't help but burst out of the scream!

"What to do? There are more and more enemies! Captain ——! ”

The and fortifications built on them are weakening over time!

There is a possibility of collapse at any time!

They probably won't last long! This is a fact that everyone knows by heart.

But what can they do at this time but pray that they won't be crushed so easily and provide as much support as possible?

"Don't be afraid! Don't back away either!! ”

"I told you this was the last line of defense, right?! Anyway, don't let these guys run inland! ”

"Keep attacking! Now that we have Midgard behind us, there is no way back! ”

"You're fighting to protect what you think is important, aren't you?"

- At this moment, some people echoed loudly!

"Of course!"

"Then don't back down! Give our lives for this glory and pride! ”

“......!”

"Yes!"

The front that was on the verge of collapse was inspired by Mitchell's seemingly simple ...... Rekindle your fighting spirit in an instant!

Now, I can only admire that guy's incredible leadership, right?

Especially at this moment when Allen has no time to support the entire front and command and dispatch, if it weren't for him-

Now I'm afraid the whole front has been shattered......

I have to say that that kind of contagion and leadership are not something that anyone can have.

It's like it's just an ability that belongs to him, something that's innate—

Although it sounds a bit exaggerated to say this, the people around him will indeed be unconsciously ...... by his character

Involuntary infection.

This is the meaning of "charisma", right?

At this moment, he is indispensable! No one knows this better than Allen.

At the same time, it is also because of such a companion that he can fight as he wants-

"Don't try to get your way!"

Cromwell cut in from a negative angle just in time to parry the attack that was close at hand......

His just the right amount of support also gave Alan time to regroup-

"Thank you!"

"Alan, focus, what are you thinking?"

"I'm sorry."

You don't have to look to know that he's still worried about Stella - after all, that guy has relatively little actual combat experience......

Can you really handle it alone?

"Alan!"

Cromwell unconsciously accentuated his tone.

"If you are so absent-minded, you will die! Cheer up...... That guy's words, it's going to be fine! ”

Although impulsive and reckless, sometimes it is easy to be led by the nose. However, that guy's strength doesn't have to worry at all.

Even if she is alone, she can deal with all kinds of unexpected situations with ease.

It's better to say that it's the side that should be worried about as her opponent.

"Concentrate on the battle in front of you, don't think about it! That guy isn't a kid anymore! ”

However, it is doubtful whether this is the case at all.

After all, the guy was only 19 years old.

On weekdays, she always prefers to call Alan "brother" than the regiment commander.

The next thing that catches your eye is a spectacular image of countless ships and tactical aircraft moving side by side......

It's just that no matter how fierce and dense their artillery fire is.

No matter how swift and leaky the attack is; No matter how tacit and skillful the cooperation is.

However...... Still in vain. It's like hitting a stone with an egg—

In the end, it can only be used to prove one's own powerlessness and human powerlessness!

In the face of such an opponent, they can only hate their own powerlessness and stupidity......

I can't do anything else—

In an instant, the team with a dazzling variety of weapons was torn to pieces in the blink of an eye!

Because, no matter how you attack, it won't do anything!

Once upon a time, all kinds of things allowed humans to dominate any environment; Weapons for any battlefield......

In front of their eyes, it looks like fragile glass objects—

It can only become useless garbage to be chewed up at will, chewed again, and finally ...... Swallow it!

"I've worked hard enough, I've really done my best, why?"

Why don't these guys let go, which is equivalent to us who are already begging for mercy?

In the end, how far do we have to be forced to give up?

Can such a battle be put to rest one day?

I don't know, no one can know the answers to these questions -

So, until the answer is known, they can only fight desperately......

Other than that, there is no other option; Other than that, there is no way out.

It's like a multiple-choice question that doesn't have any choices...... You can only follow the instructions of the standard answers.

As if that was the only thing that was right—

It seems that only doing so is the only thing that is allowed......

So, that's all you can do, right? In the final analysis, it has nothing to do with personal feelings.

It's just that you have to do it; It's just that we have to shoulder the mission. No matter how heavy it is!

Not only that, but on top of that, you have to watch your companions who once fought side by side......

Easily taken along with tactical machines into the firmament that is absolutely beyond the reach of human power alone—

Then the tactical machine was easily crushed and flattened with little effort!

Then the cockpit was pulled out mercilessly, along with the neural connection device!

"Help me! Help me! Me, I...... I don't want to die! ”

However, if it gets to that point, it's Allen...... I can only watch what will happen next......

It's easy, to look at a companion who doesn't even know his name—

with a touch on the enemy; Hatred of the world and despair are swallowed up......

Of course, before this, they had withstood countless shelling and intensive attacks with their bare hands.

However, in the face of the iron wall like an iron wall, the layers of skin and shell are blocked and weakened......

Those attacks are as insignificant as a drop in the bucket!

However, even if you have to witness such a thing, there are still many people who are desperate to do so!

Because this is not a war "just to protect someone" for a long time!

However, even this perseverance of "never giving in, never admitting defeat" is commendable......

But this is far from something that can be solved by perseverance alone-

In that case, why do you have to be so persistent and seem to challenge an opponent who knows you can't win?

"What an idiot for unknown reasons......

How many times have people said that? But so what?

Somebody has to do this kind of thing, anyway...... Isn't it?

"Don't be afraid, and don't be afraid! Otherwise, the shelter that you have so hard found will be burned in an instant! ”

"Are you willing to accept that outcome?!"

Of course, no one wants to accept such an outcome. However, now, the scene of blood flowing like a river in front of me is really unbearable to look at!

However, as soon as Lemuel's words fell, he felt a sense of disobedience as if he was restless—

Then, as if it were close at hand, the air that was already like a sea of scorching fire suddenly exploded!

"What's it this time again?!"

"It can't be another enemy reinforcement, right?"

"Really. I'm fed up - there are only a handful of people who can fight, and the enemy still has reinforcements at this time? ”

At this time, even the twelve paladins who can be called the mainstay are ......

I can't help but feel unbelievable......

"It can't really be an enemy, right?"

But who can know this until it is confirmed?

Then, most people's vision was robbed of their freedom by the snow-covered scenery, and their bodies felt light, as if they were in mid-air!

"Oops! Get out of here, everybody! Run as far as you can—"

However, his reminder was still a step too late! Then came the impact that could easily lift even a body weighing several tons!

"Huh?! That's really ...... There is enough of surprise! ”

Even before the impact and wind began to spread, Alan joined forces with all his companions to create a shield wall—

“Shielde

! ”

That's a full twelve-layered shield wall that can weaken almost all attacks! However, even this can't be stopped!

The tremendous force of the impact and the force that echoed it even caused huge cracks in the walls of Midgard!

Like, crater-like! Not to mention tactical machines - there is nothing to be done in the face of such a strong and unreasonable destructive force.

And this is the damage caused by the weakening of the shield wall!

It's ...... It can't be described as unheard of!

It's just that everyone can't believe that they once relied on the Leviathan as a "patron saint......

and all mass-produced airframes based on the Leviathan.

And now he will fall to the ground because of a seemingly frivolous attack!

"What's the joke!?"

This makes people fall into despair in the blink of an eye, and the difference in strength instantly makes everyone's eyes widen!

"Brother!"

"Brother!?"

Vane was so anxious that he didn't know what to do—

In desperation, she forced back the fountain enemy in front of her with an inverted slash, and then used the weapon in her hand -

The halberd threw it with all his might!

finally found a way out of this impenetrable encirclement!

"Don't get in the way! Brother, he-"

Immediately after, she rushed out desperately! By the way, kill the enemy in front of you instantly!

- Obviously, at this moment, her brother's safety is more important than anything else in her eyes! Because......

"I don't want to lose anyone anymore!"

So, please, don't ...... anymore Don't take anyone away from me anymore!

But at this moment, her plea, no one can hear it except herself. How ironic......

However, such attacks and interference are even more ridiculous and comical to the Walled City than tickling......

Soon, the encirclement began to shrink again!

"Shh

To be honest, Vane is super upset right now!

But at this time, someone blocked the enemy for her!

"Leave it to me here, you can go quickly!"

The person who makes this declaration is none other than ...... Exactly lucky.

I have to say, it's really timely rain! Her appearance...... Of course, Gareth and Maz were also together.

"I'm sorry!"

I can't even say thank you.

But in fact, they don't need this kind of goosebump-giving gratitude at this moment, right?

I have to say that it is really reliable......

"In short, that's the power of love! Right? ”

If you say that, you'll be beaten?

Gareth, who had just thought so, instantly saw Maz receive a merciless knife -

"Can you shut up and do your job?"

It's a shame that they can still talk as if nothing happened in this situation.

I always feel that it is very enviable to have such an object. Isn't it?

In fact, as Gareth said, the current situation is still as grim as burning eyebrows.

However...... But the two sides are gradually falling into a tug-of-war!

This is an outcome that no one wants to see. But now I have to accept such a result-

At least that's what it proves ...... At least not being crushed by the other party, there is still hope of reversing the situation, right?

Even if it's very slim......

"Actually, it's still ...... Seriously, what level of resilience is this?! ”

"I knew it wasn't going to be that easy."

"Then fight them until they don't have time to regenerate!!"

In an instant, under the leadership of Mitchell and Alan and Cromwell, everyone is back on their feet!

A new round of attacks was launched in the blink of an eye!

Although they can regenerate, they are very slow, so if you aim at the core......

It's completely achievable to kill with one hit......

At the same time, if it can be done, then it will be possible to regain the initiative!

It's entirely possible.

After all, as long as they destroy the core of the human "brain", no matter how strong their vitality is, it will not help.

"Let's go!"

"Understand !!"

However, at such a time, Lemuel could only watch from the sidelines-

Because of the heavy damage he suffered before, he can only honestly wait for recovery.

"Brother, now concentrate on recovery, and the enemy will be handed over to us!"

"Well, thank you."

From beginning to end, at such times, he felt that his sister was quite reliable......

"What the hell! That kind of affectionate look - did you awaken the forbidden love or something? ”

In an instant, I don't know who complained like this.

“......”

And even at this moment, when it is almost dusk, the earth's crust like a volcanic eruption is still about to move!

The number of enemies is constantly popping up as if out of nothing, and it seems to be able to "multiply indefinitely".

However, what else can be done but to block the water and cover the earth?

This is undoubtedly the situation that Alan is facing at this moment-

It can even be said to be some kind of "trapped beast fight".

So far, although a method has been found that can be used as a breakthrough, the combat strength of the two sides is too different-

They are like nightmares that can be resurrected indefinitely, and they keep falling; Constantly being consumed!

However, it can quickly make up for the loss of combat power......

Such an opponent - how to win?

I don't know, how could anyone know!

But even if you don't know, you have to do it head-on-because this is a responsibility and a mission!

And at this moment-

As a matter of course, Yuya locked all the core locations of the enemy in front of him, and did not hesitate to wave the big sword in his hand-

First, it cut off a pair of forelimbs that were equivalent to arms, and firmly pierced and pinned them to the ground!

In an instant, the blood gushing like a fountain instantly engulfed the tactical machine!

However, at the moment when she wanted to take advantage of the situation to smash the core-

The enemy made a ...... similar to the last Dying-like gesture -

In an instant, the tongue that makes people creepy just by looking at it tightly wrapped around the junction between the neck and the head of the tactical aircraft!

In an instant, the transmission and reception of the signal was successfully prevented!

And the tactical machine that has lost this is simply no essential difference from scrap copper and rotten iron!

"Oops!"

In an instant, I was strangled by the enemy in front of me, who seemed to be a snail and a little like a monitor lizard!

Suddenly I felt that it was difficult to breathe, and in an instant, I lost even the ability to make the least resistance!

"Damn!"

Gareth in the distance was the first to notice the anomaly, but he couldn't help—

In front of his eyes, there are countless "beasts" desperately blocking his way!

Just dealing with them was already making him miserable.

And Maz was in a similar predicament in an instant.....

"What to do? If it goes on like this, that guy might ——! ”

Obviously, he wanted to watch his companion being swallowed like that......

This kind of thing is obvious......

No matter what, I can't accept it calmly.

And it just so happened that this scene was exactly the same as the situation that Rila faced a few years ago!

Is it possible that we will witness such a tragedy again in this situation?

No! Absolutely not!!

However, protecting some people requires sacrificing some people.

Equally...... If you want to be someone's partner, you have to be someone's enemy at the same time!

This kind of thing should have been understood a long time ago.

But why, can't we get used to it now?

Why is it still unacceptable? It's helpless – it has nothing to do with the so-called trade-offs......

So, because there is nothing to be done, can you watch it happen with peace of mind?

Right?

This kind of excuse, to be honest, is really a bit stretchy to even convince yourself!

"Well, I'll go a little bit—"

"Got it, be careful, brother......"

As the person who knew Lemuel best, Wayne knew his brother's character better than anyone else.

Now, even if I talk about it......

"Don't go!"

He won't listen to this kind of willful words. That guy has been like this since before......

Quickly and mercilessly penetrate the entire belly of the walled city level from behind!

"It's rude, you."

At this time, even Leviathan felt a little bloody and couldn't help but complain-

"At such a time, would you still be stuck in this kind of thing?"

In short, it is good that the goal is achieved.

In the blink of an eye, that part of the flesh and the organs were crushed!

"It doesn't matter, right? Luck! ”

"Huh? Yes!? No, no, no, no, no! ”

However, someone, the ** disease in this place is still the same as always......

"That's good."

Since this was the first time that Lemuel was rescued by the princess, it was natural that Xing's face at this moment was as if he was on fire!

In an instant, he jumped and jumped away from him.

"Huh? Why is it so far away? ”

"Don't worry, I'm really fine!"

In an instant, the interaction between the two suddenly made Gareth and Maz look at each other. Big-eyed staring -

“...... I have to say that it's really the same as always! ”

"Well, who's to say it's not?"

However, "episodes" like this are not destined to last long.

In an instant, the sonar equipment on the tactical plane came again, and the voice warning that couldn't help but make people break out in a cold sweat-

Nature can't be a good thing.

"700 nautical miles to the southeast, signs of enemy reinforcements are detected!

Now it's about the middle of the northern forest! ”

"Reinforcements again? Are they trying to wipe us out? ”

"If you're going to get reinforcements, there's something here, too—"

At this moment, a voice that should not have been in the here and now interjected as if nothing happened......

And, as if a little lazy?

So who, exactly?

However, before the mystery could be clarified, such a voice was heard again-

"The forest ahead, right? Leave it to me! ”

In an instant, everyone saw countless ...... A fireball-like being falls from the sky!

“...... Hum! ”

At this moment, the corners of Alan's mouth couldn't help but rise slightly-

"Is it finally time to catch up? That guy ......"

At this time, everyone was confused by his self-talk-

To the one just now, the voice that suddenly appeared...... It was clear to me that there were only the Knights Templar present.

In an instant, the crowd burst into cheers when the mech, which seemed to symbolize the flames, appeared in everyone's field of vision......

It's unbelievable!

"Stella, back now! Belch? Am I late? ”

"No, the timing is just right."

With that, Alan walked forward quickly and patted her on the shoulder!

"Really? Hey, hey, hey......"

And everyone couldn't help but be amazed by this scene! ——

Unexpectedly, I have always given people the impression that she is both "impatient" and does not know how to be considerate of people, so that Stella was easily tamed!?

"That's ...... Is it genuine? ”

"Well, if it's fake?"

“...... No, no, no! How is that possible—"