Chapter 117: Trap (1)

A powerful explosion engulfed the entire battlefield.

ᄂholy shit lol

ᄂwhat the fk did he do?

ᄂImagine his first stream being a massacre.

ᄂmy dragon breath is nothing compared to this...

ᄂwows. some r still alive after dat

The massive explosion had swallowed everything, creating a deep crater on the ground. It was an unbelievable miracle, given that Yongyong had once been helpless against even a single goblin-sized Kaiju.

“RAWRRRR!”

ᄂa dragon’s laughter is so gross.

ᄂlook at him all shiny and polished

ᄂThat’s 1.4 million in battle power? Then how strong is a Bluadge then...?

Yongyong happily closed the chat window and surveyed the battlefield. What lay beneath him was the ruins of the Sephiroth’s base, and the Kaiju obliterated along the path of his Dragon Breath.

“Oh yeah, now this is real Breath.”

Even though time had passed since his attack, the ground continued to melt, bubble, and release heat and steam into the air.

“Hmm.”

“40% of Sephiroth’s forces are gone in one ago.”

“Which means 60% are still alive.”

Yongyong mused that they really were not an easy opponent after all.

“Then let’s retreat.”

The giant metallic dragon’s form began to disappear.

“Heheheh.”

The goal of this battle was solely to support the Kaiju horde by intensifying pressure on the Sephiroth. Furthermore, such surprise attacks were not confined to this single location.

-This a fire that contains the flames of hell. Inferno Blast.

-Spirit King Fusion Bombardment activated.

-With this sword forged by the Galactic Empire and my martial arts...!

The Transcendents of the Community were running rampant across the lands.

***Bang!

The assembled Sephiroth fell silent at the sound of a fist slamming into a chair’s armrest.

[How has this come to pass?]

[...This is because the humans are too unpredictable...]

[Did we not prepare to send support with the Sky Ship?]

[They’re too quick to attack and retreat.]

The Sephiroth were overwhelmed by the Galactic Empire aiding the Kaiju, to the point of near defeat.

[At this rate, it seems not only will we not be able to conquer, but we will be driven out?]

[...I apologize.]

The woman sitting on a throne woven from tree branches tapped the floor with her staff.

Woom-

The entire space began to tremble as numerous magical formations were activated.

[Even the upper echelon is paying attention to this world. That is why I was sent here.]

She slowly stood up.

Creeak- Krrk-

The entire building began to move with her.

[So, find a solution quickly.]

[...Yes, I understand.]

The woman gazed out at the lush forest outside.

[If necessary, I will authorize the use of Sacred Relics above middle-grade that were previously restricted.]

[...Yes!]

***“Yongyong.”

“Call me Lord Full Metal Wardragon.”

“...”

Spirit Summoner Barron sighed as he watched Yongyong flipping through an enhancement procedure catalog.

“We have a mission.”

“...Really?”

Yongyong’s eyes lit up.

For better enhancements! More expensive procedures! And stronger modifications! He deemed it better to accept high-paying missions to increase his Merit Points.

“Oh! This mission gives decent Merit Points.”

“...Note that the Oradge specifically chose you, so you cannot refuse.”

“Of course I have no intention of refusing!”

But then, Yongyong tilted his head as he checked the mission details.

“Mmm? This time we’re helping the Sephiroth, not the Kaiju?”

“Yes.”

“Oho. Only those with a battle power of 1 million or more can participate, huh...”

Yongyong grinned.

“It only makes sense that I go!”

“This mission is especially important. Failure is unacceptable.”

“Were there ever missions that allowed failure before? Haha.”

If the Sephiroth conquered the targeted area under Imperial support, it would facilitate their advance into the Kaiju’s rear.

The strategic point was so tempting that they had no choice but to attack the Kaiju, even knowing the Galactic Empire was behind it all.

“Therefore, we must succeed this time. By the way, I was assigned to be your support.”

“Gahahaha! So you’re to be my attendant!”

“...That is not entirely wrong.”

“Right, I’m just kidding. You’re a Spirit Summoner skilled in mass destruction.”

The two left their lodging and headed towards the other mission participant.

“Mm. I’m a bit uncomfortable around Perpe though...”

This was no mere Spatial Distortion. It was Dimensional Isolation.

“I don’t think anything can be done without Virdel’s abilities. Is there any way out?”

“For a Spirit Summoner like myself, and Perpe, a physical combatant, no...”

“Hmm.”

“This...”

The Kaiju within the barrier were in disarray due to the sudden change. But this massive army of Kaiju, easily numbering over 10,000, was bound to eventually charge at them.

The three of them could somehow handle even 10,000 Kaiju, if they fought to the end. However...

“We do not have much time. The barrier is shrinking.”

The barrier was contracting rapidly. They likely would not even have space to move before finishing off the Kaiju.

PZZZT-

“I mean, what are we supposed to do?!”

“We can only wait for Virdel.”

“...Isn’t she in the middle of training right now?”

“Then... We are done for.”

“Waaa? Perpe is going to die?”

In truth, even Yongyong was flustered. If it came to a physical fight, he could unleash the countless new weapons attached to his body and retaliate with fire, but this kind of trap was his weakness.

“Aren’t you a dragon? Can’t you do something with magic?”

“...I am trying, but...”

His efforts were not doing much good.

“Is this to be our resting place?”

“Don’t go jinxing us! I still have so many enhancements to get done. As if I’m gonna die here!”

“You are addicted at this point...”

“Perpe’s going to die?”

Barron stroked Perpe’s head as she whimpered, racking his brains for a solution.

Communications were down and...

“Ah! Yes, don’t we have the Community?”

“The stream got cut off too. It must be the barrier’s doing.”

“Gah.”

“Like rats in a trap, huh.”

They had to swallow their anxiety as the barrier continued to tighten around them.

“For now, we hold out in the center of the barrier. Find a way out in the meantime!”

RUMBLE-

The barrier obscured the outside world, appearing as if coated in colorful oil. What’s worse...

-SKREEEE!

From among the Kaiju, a creature they had never seen before screeched and began to control the Kaiju.

“Is that their leader?”

“Be careful... I sense an unusual energy from it.”

“Perpe is scared...”

Meanwhile, as these three faced an unexpected crisis...

ᄂlooks like they’re fcked? lmao

ᄂdid u bros see the look on Yongyong when the stream cut off lol

ᄂHey, shouldn’t we tell somebody about this?

ᄂI’m sure they sent a message.

ᄂbruh even the stream’s done so how will they transmit shit?

ᄂig?

ᄂAY TURN ON THE STREM! WHO SPILLED RICE CAKE ON DA SERVER!!

ᄂhurry up and show us Perpe!!

ᄂdis goon LOL

ᄂwhat we supposed to do till then?

ᄂimma shit post

ᄂWho aside from Yongyong streams?

ᄂno1

ᄂthe other guys dont rlly stream World that much

ᄂThat Versya guy is no fun. He’s just training right now.

ᄂYO FULL METAL wARDRAGON! WHEN YOU BAK! THINGS WERE GETTING GOOD!! HNNG PERPECHAN!!

ᄂWe have to solve this.

ᄂWhat? How?

ᄂWe have to make our voices heard. (Seriousface)

ᄂ?

ᄂhow?

ᄂhow u think bro

ᄂofc we do it our way. IDC bros! gimme yo strength!

ᄂfr?

ᄂLEZ GOOOO!!

ᄂSPAM INFINITE GILF UNTIL A BLUADGE SOLVES THIS!!

ᄂYEEEEEET!

ᄂHNGNHNGNHNG!

ᄂHUEHUE

ᄂOpen the door, owner!!

ᄂSTANS GOING WILD

ᄂGILF TIME!

ᄂMy comrades. Even if you are blocked, I alone will remember you! So spam with all your might!

...the Community was rallying in a strange manner.