The cage of earth rumbled, and as bits and fragments started to break off everyone knew it would fall off soon. Flying shadows in the shape of vultures and gargoyles entered the enclosure using the gaps at the top.
Seeing the waves of aerial enemies, Tsugumi quickly got on a caliber jian and shouted while she ascended. "I will take care of the fliers and provide cover fire. Hubbies, Nii-sama please be careful!"
The sword saint waved her hands as she drew an imaginary triangle. At each movement thirty-six Caliber Jians manifested. After she sent each group charging towards the shadow gargoyles and vultures.
Perhaps due to her overwhelming stats or bursting spirit, each of the swords stabbed the shadows squarely in the head. With [Weak point targeting] Tsugumi fought like a wolf in a sheep pen. The swords mercilessly skewered shadow after shadow in a show of overwhelming dominance.
Like a maestro directing a play, the one hundred and eight swords followed Tsugumi's every gesture. They would soar, descend, attack, and defend with a flick of her hands. Caliber Jians would form up and separate as they ravaged the slow aerial shadows entering the cage of earth.
As the monsters had neither flesh nor blood, the caliber constructs of the sword saint advance unimpeded. Even alone the sword saint dominated the flying shadows. They tried to attack her but with her insane speed, none could follow her. While Tsugumi battled with the ones in the skies, the walls finally began to fall apart.
The eastern wall collapsed first. Hundreds of charging knights advanced with lances pointed outwards. They were met by a reptilian beast over 20 meters tall. Unfurling its wings in a tyrannical pose the dragon opened its mouth and unleashed hell.
A raging firestorm met the advancing shadow army. In this tight space, they had no room to maneuver thus they had no option but to charge forward. Unfortunately, the dragon in front of them was anything but a fairy tale.
The ones who didn't get instantly turned to ash continued to run as their bodies burned. As the dragon swept her fire from side to side like a garden hose, thousands evaporated like smoke. Some of the knights threw their lances or shot arrows all failed to harm the giant reptile.
Aura covered the dragon in frightening amounts. The caliber changed the scales of the majestic beast from black to a shade of orange. It then lunged and body-slammed the charging shadows. Its colossal body flattened the knights by the dozens.
Not yet done, the dragon rolled its body like a log and crushed the humanoid shadows trying to compose a battle line. The sheer brutality of the reptile would have sent shivers to those that would see it. The dragon's claws ripped apart knight after knight like confetti.
Its tail slammed and smashed those that got to close and its head bit and tore head and limb from all who opposed her. What occurred right now could only be described as a one-sided massacre. Yet the shadows did not stop. They showed no fear and simply attacked without pause.
At this moment the other walls similarly started to get destroyed! Aurum went to reinforce the one to the right, and Geo and Lars joined forces to defend the rear. Hiro on the other hand rushed the front. The San-Baka called for their strongest skills to annihilate the coming armies.
The son of Standar used [Gales Turn Into Hurricanes] and created a caliber giant behind him. Aurum's summon used a giant greatsword and bisected the coming armies like it was mowing grass. Geo raced forward and used [Dance of Past and Future] to take out an absurd number of enemies.
Lastly, Lars wrapped himself in [Spirit Armor] using [Astral Form] Code: Larua. Because they could not rely on [Butcher] Sword Dynasty fought a little conservatively. Knowing that healing took time, they didn't want to all be out of coming at the same period.
The cage of earth limited the battleground to 5 zones. The top, and the four sides. Due to Heavenly Sword's pitiful number if they widened the area, they would most naturally be flanked and surrounded.
It could be a scene straight out of myth. Wherever Hiro looked all he could see was the black of the shadows and the glowing body parts. Hiro quickly scanned the battlefield and found Gilthunder stabbing shadows left and right. He also noticed the royal guard fighting to reach the Starfall husband.
His wives still under the blazing light continued to exert pain as the ritual continued. Their faces and links told him of what they needed to endure. Hiro wanted to do something to help them but knew you can only strengthen steel but tempering it.
'Please be safe my loves. When you get out of there I am going to punish you girls severely. I won't let you off no matter how much you beg me. How could you worry and lie to me like this? You better be ready.'
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Alan who received Hiro's orders quickly went to Castle Keihas. Halfway through he saw the marching army led by Dylan. Before he could approach a familiar voice and caliber signature called out to him.
"Alan! What the hell is going on?" A beautiful middle-aged woman led a group of courtesans and quickly approached the son of Srayver. "Xing, Master is in combat with Starfall. We need to tell the Prince."
Before the merchant pair could finish their conversation Dylan approached them. "Madam Xing everyone here should be part of Arcus Kiss?" Alan and Xing gave their greetings and bowed. "Save the peasantries answer me now."
"Yes lord prince. I have with me 150 low-rank [Adepts] and 50 [Initiates] average level of 35." Dylan nodded and looked towards a new direction. "Kael. How many men does Javelin have?"
A man with a medium-sized build came forward. Covered in armor, wore a spartan helmet, and a red cape, lastly, the man was armed with a spear and shield.
Kael saluted and reported in a sharp manner. "Greetings your Highness, Javelin currently has 300 mid-ranked [Adepts] with an average level of 68. We have yet to receive flesh recruits." Dylan clicked his tongue as he answered in annoyance.
"Still short of my target, but It will have to do. Have all of them entered your battle harem yet?"
"Yes, my liege we stand at the ready."
"Very well. Then we move after I bind Arcus Kiss."
Dylan made a gesture to his wives and all four raised their hands as they began separate binding rituals. The 200 women with Madam Xing kneeled as they were sworn into Dylan's sub harems. Calibers and power flowed from the domination links and passed from dom to subs.
If one checked they would see that the 500 people here all were either bonds or subs of Dylan. When the binding rituals were completed the prince of the Dominii raised his spear as he roared.
"Gae-bolg! there is currently an Identified army twenty thousand strong that is attacking the city. Also one of Starfall's husbands is present. Some of you already fought with him. He is the Wraith hunter Gilthunder Gonzales!
"I apologize for not being able to welcome you all properly but we are short on time. We have one task. Defend the city and annihilate the foreign army." Dylan then channeled Aura into his spear and rallied his battle harem.
"THE LANCE NEVER BENDS! THE LANCE NEVER BREAKS!"
"THE LANCE NEVER BENDS! THE LANCE NEVER BREAKS!" Repeated the warriors around.
"GAE-BOLG! MOVE OUT!"
"BY YOUR WILL GRAND-DOMINANT!!"