With a swift combo, X incapacitated Rein; however, her battalion still stood, protected by a light shield. Well, they were just a herd of sheep, so it wouldn't be much of a hassle to deal with them.
Watching their Commander General's weakened condition, the second-in-command stepped up and confidently barked, "Scatter around, ladies, and focus on rescuing the princess and General Rein."
The ground quaked, buildings trembled, sending shockwaves through the air. The resounding shatter of glass echoed all around, as if a symphony of destruction had been unleashed. Angels, once ethereal and graceful, descended from the sky like a cascading downpour, their glow nearly extinguished. And then, a deafening roar, thunderous in its power, reverberated through every street and building, shaking the very foundation of the entire city.
An army of mutated beasts, concealed beneath the veil of darkness, finally emerged into view as giants with an assortment of wings that filled the sky. On land, towering giants possessing elemental powers revealed themselves.
Alexia regained her senses after the resounding roar. While many in the battalion had fallen or were left dazed, she managed to maintain her footing, albeit momentarily stunned. As anticipated, X's men exhibited no signs of surprise or defeat.
In stark contrast to the misconception that the true army consisted solely of giants, Alexia discerned the reality. The giants served as formidable battering rams for the destruction of any defenses. The genuine army, hidden behind these colossal figures, numbered at least five thousand strong. However, amidst this terrifying assemblage, one figure stood out above all others—a beast with the head of a lion. Even amidst the presence of such dread-inspiring creatures, his commanding aura emanated regality, akin to that of a true king.
"Ladies, stand up and engage! The entire city is depending on us!" shouted the second-in-command. The fallen angels rose once again, assuming a defensive formation.
The unstoppable beast army's advance halted momentarily as they clashed with the angels. However, the giants tore through the formation of angels like a bull running in the fields, rending their defenses apart.
As the situation grew increasingly bleak and shrouded in darkness, a sudden and radiant golden light enveloped the entire city. A comforting warmth spread through the air, revitalizing the tired and battered angels whose forms seemed like dry leaves in a storm, filling them with a surge of rejuvenating strength. And then, a magnificent sight unfolded before everyone—an immensely large army of angels covered the sky like a blanket. Their sheer numbers and heavenly light instilled hope in the hearts of all who witnessed their arrival.
X, seeing this development, became elated, confident that the Queen enjoyed showcasing her power. However, both X and the Queen knew that mere numbers alone wouldn't alter the course of the battle. Under her command, there were three divisions, each led by a general.
Fighting against the Queen alone would be deemed suicidal, not to mention challenging her with the combined might of three generals.
Soon, everyone in the town noticed that the Queen had arrived to their rescue. Her emblem blazed with radiant light and a warm glow at the heart of the city, a powerful symbol of her presence and protection.
Delighted to see her mother's grand and heavenly entry, Alexia momentarily got distracted by her grand power. She wanted to join her, but...
"Hah! Where are they?" exclaimed Alexia when the men surrounding her vanished like a puff of smoke.