"The two of you, run! We can't stop him as we are now!!" Remedios shouted, her head in a state of total confusion.
The two of them seemed to understand that too, because they turned and ran without looking back.
That was good. There was no time for people to lollygag around like idiots on a real battlefield. Even if Remedios died, so long as the Holy Queen, the head of state, survived, there would still be hope. And even if the worst-case scenario unfolded and the Holy Queen died, so long as her sister was still alive and they
managed to recover her body, they could bring her back to life. Several priests — probably capable of third-tier spells — stood guard by
Calca's side. With them serving as walls, that ought to be able to buy the two of them more time to flee.
"Hmph. [Greater Teleportation]."
Suddenly, Jaldabaoth vanished, and the sword in her hand struck nothing but
air.
"What?!"
Remedios panicked and looked around, and then a piteous wail reached her ears. Remedios's heart lurched. The sound had come from the direction where the two of them had run.
However, the wall of paladins kept her from seeing what was going on.
The power of the magic items she possessed suppressed her terror, but her anxiety continued welling up. If her sister and their guards were killed, then only Calca could stand against Jaldabaoth. She was the pinnacle of the Holy Kingdom;
if she was lost, then the country would fall with her.
"Out of my wayyyyy!" Remedios shouted as she broke into a sprint. The paladins hurriedly parted their ranks for her.
She was too far from Calca.
How slow her body was!
Remedios had always thought her strength of arm and fleetness of foot were at the zenith of human ability, and it was a silent source of pride for her.
However, this moment was the first time she learned that it was nothing but false vanity.
All she needed to do was survive a single hit. However badly hurt she was, there were many priests here. There was a way, so long as she did not die.
While Remedios told herself that as she ran, she saw that Jaldabaoth hand was about to reach Calca. She did not have the luxury of verifying Kelart's safety.
"Noooooo" cried Remedios. She could only hope for a miracle now.
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Jaldabaoth hand reaches Calca, he is stopped by a 4-meter-tall metal robot.
This robot delivers a powerful punch to Jaldabaoth. He was thrown away.
"Are you alright, Queen Calca?"
said Edward who suddenly appeared
"Where are you guys from?"
Kelart Custodio said.
"I'm here to help you"
They were very surprised. Hope shines in their faces.
"Is that your Golem?"
"Yes. But it's not a Golem. It's a tenth generation super mecha T 277 developed by the then-Russian Federation."
The T 277 Battle Mecha stood tall and proud, its metallic frame gleaming. Piloted by one of Edward's Clones, the Battle Mecha was a force to be reckoned with on the battlefield.
"Umm....But why are you helping us?"
"Because you are our future friends I'm here to make friends. So consider it a gift from us." Edward said with a smile
"...." For them it was the smile of an angel
Remedios who quickly reached them is overjoyed to see Calca and Kelart healthy and expresses her gratitude to Edward.
"Umm...Thank you! Lord Edward! I will never forget your kindness"
"It's not necessary. But we need to get out of here fast. T 277 Can't keep this monster busy for long."
T 277 and Jaldabaoth engage in combat.
"But I cannot leave my people."
"But we'll die if we stay here. He's too strong."
"Yes he is right, Calca sama. We must escape."
"But...
"Calca sama, if you are alive you can regain your strength and regain your country. Please accept reality."
Calca who did not want to leave her people explained herself with great difficulty.
"Okay. Let's go then."
A sophisticated chopper appears from the sky.
"That way we can get out of here quickly. Don't worry it's safe. Please come inside."
Due to the chopper, the air pressure increases a lot.
Calca and the rest got up quickly after a little hesitation
Jaldabaoth was furious to see Calca and her companions escape.
He tries to catch them but is prevented by T 277.
Jaldabaoth was furious and launched a powerful attack on T277.
It is damaged a lot.
The dust settled around them.
The Clone activated the Battle Mecha's weapons systems, unleashing a barrage of missiles and lasers at Jaldabaoth. Jaldabaoth laughed, his demonic powers deflecting the attacks effortlessly.
As the Battle Mecha closed in, Jaldabaoth raised his hand, summoning a dark energy that enveloped the machine in a shroud of darkness. Captain Mercer fought against the oppressive force, his determination unwavering.
With a mighty roar, the Battle Mecha broke free from the darkness, its weapons blazing as it charged towards Jaldabaoth. Jaldabaoth met the attack head-on, his own powers surging forth in a dazzling display of strength.
The battle raged on, the two adversaries locked in a deadly dance of destruction. Each blow landed with bone-shaking force, each attack met with equal ferocity.
T 277 unleashed the full power, a devastating blast of pure energy that engulfed Jaldabaoth in a blinding light.
.
.
Calca watches the capital destruction through the window. When Kelart puts her hand on her shoulder and comforts her.
They also saw a huge explosion