CH 451

C451: Requiem of the Earth / Nanami

The enemy unit that Yuta had informed me about came into view. They were heading this way, led by a flashy, pink-colored magicraft.

It was certainly different from the enemy that had just attacked us and looked very strong.

“Vajra Kai will suppress that enemy, so please cover me with arrows.”

I asked my allies to step back a little and concentrate on covering me. Everyone seemed to be obediently following my instructions, as if they recognized Nanami from the battles up to this point.

As they got closer, I realized that the pink magicraft was moving much faster than I had imagined. Just when I thought it was getting close, it was already in front of me, raising a large scythe-like weapon.

Immediately, I took a defensive posture with my shield up.

A violent sound echoed and impacted my left arm, which was holding the shield. It was a heavy blow that was hard to believe that it was an attack from a light looking scythe.

If it were to be hit seriously, even the Vajra Kai, which has a great defense, might not be able to withstand it.

In addition, enemy machines other than the pink magicraft also attacked Vajra Kai as if they were swarming around it.

They were not as fast as the pink one, but they were so fast that I could not let my guard down.

It was difficult to avoid them, and I repelled all the attacks with my shield. The attacks were stronger than those of normal enemies, but I felt no need to fear them. It is still the pink magicraft that I have to watch out for.

I move to counterattack while blocking the enemy’s attack with my shield.

After repelling a frontal sword slash from an enemy and knocking it off balance, I struck its unprotected belly with Gaia Rubulus.

The enemy magicraft, hit directly by the Gaia Rubulus attack, which has the power to destroy magicrafts with its shockwave alone, was cruelly blown to pieces.

The atmosphere changed drastically after that blow. The enemy units, which had been on the offensive in a high-spirited manner, suddenly became cautious. They surrounded the Vajra Kai at a short distance from it, aiming for an opening to attack.

As the distance between the enemy and the Vajra Kai was created, cover began to be provided by allies.

Arrows were fired simultaneously toward the enemy. Although the arrows were easily repelled, they were a great help to Nanami.

Taking advantage of the small opening created by the cover, I prepared for a big move.

I don’t really understand it, but I activated what is called an automatic chanting program. It takes about five seconds to complete, so it is difficult to use in a melee fight, but once it is completed, I will be able to use surprisingly powerful techniques.

“Begin auto chanting… Accessing Ludia Core… Begin chanting the spell ‘Power Lift’… Beginning combined chanting of the spell ‘Demolition’… Beginning simultaneous chanting of the spell ‘Quake’… Beginning simultaneous chanting of the spell ‘Gravity’… All auto chanting has been completed. SS class magic attack preparations complete.”

A voice announcement similar to Feri’s announces the completion of preparations. Hearing this, I immediately launched the magic strike.

“Earth Requiem!”

I shouted and slammed Gaia Rubulus into the earth.

A shockwave spreads out from the Gaia Rubulus that pierces the earth, causing it to collapse in a fan shape. The enemy magicrafts caught in it were crushed and cruelly destroyed.

The pink magic magicraft, perhaps sensing the danger, jumped high and evaded, but the rest of the enemy machines were unable to escape or avoid it, and at best were wrecked and their magicrafts almost annihilated.