They looked to see closely-packed, rectangular buildings with a distinct ancient architectural style. The buildings were constructed from a warm, sandy-colored stone. The rooftops were flat and simple.
The walls of the buildings featured large, arched doorways and windows. There were narrow, shaded alleyways snake between the buildings, creating a maze-like layout. A few patches of greenery, like small trees or shrubs, can be seen emerging in the corners.
"So, do you think Robin is down there?" Saphir asked, as looked at the sprawling town below.
Ben shook his head, his eyes narrowing as he pointed towards the towering structure in the distance. "No, she wouldn't be in the town. She's in the Courthouse," he replied. "We need to get there, and once we do, we'll have to move quickly to reach the top of that Gate. Robin is in the Tower of Justice right behind it," he added.
"They must already know we're here," Mikita said.
"With a giant Mech stomping through their town, it's not exactly like we're blending in," Nojiko added with a smirk. The ground beneath them vibrated slightly as the Mech took another heavy step.
Kashii & Oimo walked behind the Love Pirates.
A group of Marines stood frozen in shock as they looked up at the towering robot, its metallic frame glinting ominously in the sunlight. "What is that?" one Marine shouted, as he gripped his weapon tighter.
"It doesn't look good, whatever it is," another Marine replied.
"Has anyone informed Chief Spandam about this?" a third Marine asked, his voice shaky as he tried to process the sheer size of the machine.
"We need to tell him now!" another Marine urged, already fumbling for his Den Den Mushi.
"Let's move, Kashii & Oimo could you stay close to Lexie the tank and support it?" Ben asked.
"Sure," Oimo replied.
"We will support all," Kashii added.
Ben soared down towards the town. The Marine saw a figure flying towards them. "Shoot him!" a Marine ordered, as they raised their guns and began to fire.
Ben dodged the barrage of bullets. "Demon Barrage!" he declared, as he created dark energy projectiles that swirled around his body and wings. With a powerful thrust, he launched the projectiles toward the Marines.
The dark energy projectiles streaked through the air, striking their targets. Each impact sent a sharp sting through the Marines' flesh, and the energy pierced their skin with a forceful burst.
"Ahh!" the Marines cried out in agony as they fell to the ground, their bodies writhing in pain. Blood seeped from the gaping wounds.
Kaya was right behind Ben. She saw the Marine firing at them. "Angel Barrage," Kaya said as she formed small energy projectiles resembling angelic feathers, around her wings. She then fired a volley at the Marines. Their faces, bodies and legs all got hit. Each feather mark left a mark on his body and cut their skin. There was blood coming out from all their wounds as they dropped to the ground.
Pau Ra Pa flew through the town. "There is something flying coming toward us," the Marine shouted.
"Why has there not been any reinforcements," another added. Pau Ra Pa aimed her large cannon at the men in front. It glowed bright and fired a beam. The beam went flying through the air and hit the group of men. There was a loud explosion and the men went flying into the air.
"Good shot Pau Ra Pa," Vivi commented as she aimed her Gero Gero Gun. She pressed the trigger and a frog-shaped bullet was launched. The bullet flew through the air and hit a group of men who went flying back.
A Marine charged towards Vivi. He ran towards her and swung his sword at Vivi. Vivi saw this coming. She was about to pull out her sword when Maya clashed with the Marine. There was a clunk noise as they clashed. Maya then swung her sword and cut him. She slashed his chest and went down. "Thank Maya," Vivi said.
"I am happy to help," Maya replied as she saw a group of Marines coming towards them.
"Hex's Embrace" Kaya said as she swung her blade in a circular motion. She slashed from multiple angles at the Marine. The blade had glowed red for a second. The Marine had no chance to react as the attack was powerful and quick.
Vivi saw the blade reacting and glowing when Maya swung her sword. She remembered when she had used Succubane it glowed purple.
"Let's keep moving," Nojiko shouted. They all nodded and ran together.
Raki in her beast form was running around the streets. She was being chased by a few Marines. They shot past Raki and missed. "Stop that ugly thing," one Marine shouted.
Raki stopped and turned around. "Breath of Basilisk," Raki said as she exhaled a grey mystical breath. The breath reached the Marines and they were all instantly petrified.
"What is this?" a Marine said, looking at his comrades turned to stone. He touched one Marine and he could feel it was rock solid. "You are a monster," the Marine shouted, looking at the two-legged dragon, with a rooster's head.
He ran away at full speed. "Bleu Formidable," Saphir said as unleashed a flurry of powerful strikes at the Marine. The Marine got stabbed multiple times as he dropped to the ground. A pool of blood left his body on the ground.
Raki nodded and they both kept moving.
Zala, in her towering Carnotaurus form, roared as she swung her massive head. The soldiers barely had time to react before her hardened skull connected with their bodies, the impact sending them hurtling through the air like ragdolls. The sheer power of her headbutt was unstoppable; the soldiers collided with the stone wall behind causing the wall to crack and crumble.
Conis saw Zala in her beast form wrecking havoc. She gripped her Heat Javelin. The flame on her back got brighter. She saw a group of men approaching Zala from her side. She jumped in the middle of the group. "Scorching Cyclone Slash," Conis said as she spun rapidly with the Heat Javelin extended. She created a cyclone of flames around her, burning through the Marines as she moved.
Alvida drove Lexie through the town. She was behind Pau Ra Pa. Marianne turned the turret to the right. She saw a group of Marines running towards them. "There is more coming from the right," Marianne commented.
"Take them out," Alvida replied. Marianne nodded as she pressed the button. The cannon charged up and shot a beam at the Marines. As the beam hit the ground there was a loud explosion which sent the Marines flying in all directions.
Alvida drove out and got to the Courtyard. "I am going to leave and help the girls on foot from here," Alvida said.
"I can drive Lexie if needed," Marianne responded. Alvida nodded and stepped out of Lexie. She saw a group of Marines in front of her. She ran towards them and swung Seraphina. The Marine feet left the ground. His teeth shattered and blood left his mouth as he dropped to the ground.
She looked at the other Marines. They all gripped their swords.
At that moment. HQ sat down. The King Cannon Mark II was ready to fire. She picked up the Deni Deni Mush. "Am I okay to fire?" she asked NT.
"Go for it," NT replied. "Target town," she added.
HQ pressed the button. The explosive charge ignited, propelling the round into the vast expanse. In an instant, the air fractured with a resounding boom as the projectile hurtled towards its destination, leaving behind a trail of smoke. The Miss Love Duck shook at the force. The shell travelled through the sky over the ocean, over the Island Gates and impacted the town.
The shell hit a building and exploded. A huge explosion was seen. Derby went flying everywhere and a large mushroom cloud was seen.
Ben saw the explosion. He thought the long range support was powerful.
He saw the girls gathering at the Court Yard and landed. "We need to move towards there," Ben said.
"Yes my love," Alvida said. Ben noted Seraphina had some blood stains.
"Where is Marianne?" Honey asked.
"With Lexie, Pau Ra Pa is also on guard over there," Alvida replied.
Ben nodded. As he looked in front, he saw several large figures approaching them.