The fifth day of the festival. I think I'll pay attention to Burasato-san today. The event Burasato-san supervises is called "Sword Dance Masquerade". Members keep fighting against the blood army corps that is condensed from blood into a human form for a duration of time.
However, the blood army corps is made up of the fresh blood of the giants I created, with the blood from the sword wings of Burasato-san as the core. In a sense, since it is a part of Burasato-san's body, they could be a closer existence to my clones.
Therefore, the performance of the "Blood Sword Army - Demon Branded Soldiers" unit that composes the blood army corps, which is created with the[High-Rank Body Generation], is equal to or higher than High-Rank Summoning.
For that very reason, the performance was good, and even without issued commands, they can act independently. That will be a very important thing in the coming Holy War, which is many vs. many. To raise the probability of survival, no matter what, this is an event we can never avoid.
Female Knight Therese's POV
It was like a sea of blood on the plains. With Burasato's sword wings acting as its core, the "Blood Sword Army - Demon Branded Soldiers" made of the blood of the highly toxic "Blue Poison Giant - Vertalos" assaulted us. While having high level integrated technology (Bio-Equipment), their numbers could easily reach 1,000.
Completely surrounded, we built a defensive formation called[Holy Shield of Emasu]that's incredibly effective. From the inside,[Magic]was used in waves to attack and withstand the enemy assault. Somehow, we were able to endure the predicament.
『Soldiers, raise yourselves! Our future will be an end if we do not act now!』
Normally, this would've been a desperate situation. Their ability was high even for a single unit. In addition, partly due to the fact that it's commanded perfectly by one will, the chances are not great, as I feared.
But even so, I raised my voice. As a person who leads, weakness must not be shown.
『Rear guard, the higher rank officers stand by in ten person length areas for[Magic]casting and wait for further instructions. With exception of those who favor trouble, move closer. Vanguard, press on, PUSH!』
『『『OK!!!』』』
While hearing the response, I channel magic into my favorite magic sword, which has been with me for many years,[Lunar Wind Sword - Lune Van], along with the[Star Water Sword - Behr Lute]. The 2 magic swords shakes in response, magic light of different colors shining. The recently acquired magic sword[Star Water Sword]is a gift from my husband Ovarou, who came home the other day.
Recently, he has been too busy and we only talked by using the ear-cuffs and only a little over time. That had somehow left a feeling as though my existence had been forgotten... It seems I was worrying over nothing.
Quite the opposite, now I'm feeling relieved and reassured. I feel good and not bothered at all. Well... for the sake of the present, I will forgive him just this time.
『Commander, an attack is beginning to concentrate on the east-side!』
Once, before the fight, I met danna-sama. Although once a slave, through many twists and turns, Behn, my former adjutant[Prelate Bishop], became my second-in-command again and reported loudly.
In response to it, I, as one of the[18 Demon Warlords]who got the title[Brilliant Mercy Righteous Knight]and obtained one new ability, the mind and body touching[Light of Mercy]will have enemy energies drained when exercised.
It is an aura that covers the whole body, shining gold and glittery where the support of nobility is felt. At first, it was confusing to use it. However, nowadays, I can move it freely which makes it easier to discharge[Light of Mercy].
I create an image of it becoming like a complete storm of falling cherry blossoms in my mind.
Then it changes in accordance to my image and out shines[Light of Mercy]. With it, I swallow up the [Blood Sword Army - Demon Branded Soldiers] which rushed to level our defense. Their activities became remarkably stagnated.
The offensive and defensive force was reduced by half while movement that was as fast as the wind became slowed.
Not missing the opportunity, the vanguard, who strengthened the defense on the east side, attacked from the spaces of the shield wall with spears and swords, and the Blood Army was kicked out.
In the end, because Burasato's sword wings were its core, the "Blood Sword Army - Demon Branded Soldiers" could be revived after some time. Still, it certainly had the effect of decreasing the intensity of the attack.
『Hold out until the last minute.』
『Hold fast and wait for the time when elder sister Burasato comes out. Until then, it's time to cut off the mass.』
『Such help is unwelcomed.』
『Usually I am a reliable elder sister, I was really fighting for respect from myself!』
『Hahahaha!』
The members laugh as if to ridicule and desperately crush the enemy in front of them while sweating.
To say nothing of the attack that the vanguard, who is the wall, draws out, the members behind the vanguard's downpour of rain and hail of countless colorful[Magic]produced destruction and crushing noises. However, the enemy, of whom a number we already knocked down, is increasing one after another and doesn't seem to decrease easily. Our mind and body are gradually becoming exhausted.
Stamina is being squeezing out, and there are people on the verge of magic depletion too. If concentration becomes interrupted, there'll be people who will make mistakes and suffer from injuries.
Even so, everyone still fights desperately, with the condition of a clear victory or clear defeat under a predetermined time. The battle formation tears down and it becomes a free-for-all fight. The weaker members were ultimately defeated by the violence in numbers. After that, it became very scary.
Today's event is "Sword Dance Masquerade", and is to be repeated again and again until the sun goes down. It has already repeated itself several times. As a punishment for the defeat during the previous one, after a rest, it shall continue for some time. The difference: Burasato, who was supposed to be the supervisor, enters the war for just one minute.
At that time, it was just pandemonium. She comes attacking in a state drunk with blood. The[Blood Raid Empress (Variant)]would be wearing a vortex of blood swords in an enigmatic typhoon while laughing.
By the end of the minute, only a small amount of us were left but there were no deaths (but only just barely). I bore serious near fatal injuries, and the members who dropped out neared one hundred. Given that the total number of our group was more than 300 people, we understand the tremendous damage.
Though treatment was immediately given to members, the damage is too large and some have not yet returned to consciousness. At present, I am a non-participant. Therefore, managing to endure by the number that decreases compared with the beginning, we somehow hold out. You can also participate in the event again, until the end.
Thereafter, I may not be able to endure a second time, so that Burasato continues to raise much more punishment if that happens. Funny or not, everyone is either wounded or dropped out. That's why this is the crucial moment. We are on the brink of whether it is possible to survive safely today.
『Enemy in the rear, a large number confirmed.』
Before us, who firmly strengthened our defense, large-size Blood Sword Army Demon Soldiers appeared - fusions of dozens of normal-size Blood Sword Army Demon Soldiers.
All of which have dramatically improved abilities, probably now comparable to large demon Trolls. That itself is a wonder. That danger must be removed immediately, otherwise, it is certain that our defenses will be broken.
『The 1st through 3rd lines standby.[Magic]launch preparation --- FIRE!』
We had prepared spells in advance so they could be fired simultaneously. The time to use them has come.
『Great Flaming Serpents - Roven』
『Flowering Branches - Jezebel』
『Flood of Polluted Waters - Agra』
Hell-fire Serpents, huge tree branches, and an impure muddy stream attack the large-size Blood Sword Army Demon Soldiers. Respectively, they evaporate in the conflagration, bloody bodies absorbed by the branches, and are lost in the muddy stream. While rolling innumerable Blood Sword Army Demon Soldiers by the after effect, although it spread destruction, the battle has not ended yet.
『All hands, do not relax until the end!』
[Lunar Wind Sword]is clad in silver dust swirling in a spiral wind along with golden holy water from[Star Water Sword]and[Light of Mercy]together, I utter a cry while sending a wide-range attack. It will be a painfully long battle, but we will survive.
Rou's POV
Although Burasato-san is itching to participate, because she is made to enter the war only as a punishment if members are defeated by a certain degree, the Blood Army Corps is beginning to make a more vigorous attack.
Just 1 minute to participate in the war. It seems it was not enough. No, I wonder if her desire has not accumulated even more. Well, at any rate, the proportion of injured people is quite high, but the members of our medical unit <
Afterwards, I thought about bringing provisions later, while I tried to help the members who have yet to return to consciousness with the[Blood Elixir]. Let us give a helping hand to Seiji-kun. In this case, as long as it is not serious, you will be able to move tomorrow. Because I don't intend to end it here yet, there is still more, even if you were wandering between life and death, or not wanting to drop out.