The Elemental Sword Demon King
Episode 265: The Beginning of the Final Actually
The strength of «Tim Salamander» lies in their teamwork. Although their cooperation was sorely lacking when the team was first formed, they now blend into each other's nature like gears, allowing them to perform several times better than their original strength.
Naturally, they did their best when the five members gathered in formation, but even when fighting as a couple in a tactical unit, they did their best, they may be able to gather enough strength to fight against individual aces of various teams.
Therefore, they had to gather in groups of at least two people before going up against any enemy team.
However, Kaizo was an exception with his ability to defeat ace-level enemies single-handedly. Instead, he had to proactively search for battles to weaken the other team.
(It seems, none of these enemies will be easily defeated, considering they are elite enough to advance to the finals.)
In terms of pure power, Mia with special ability «Trick's Murder» definitely has the advantage. Also, the power displayed by the other Rei Assar was only the tip of the iceberg.
In the end, it was best to avoid unnecessary battles and meet the team as quickly as possible.
They walked for tens of minutes as they discussed.
"The goal is here."
The princess maiden who led the way stopped in front of a small temple within the forest. The door opened to reveal five faintly glowing magic circles drawn on the stone floor.
"Is this «Gate» responsible for moving us?"
Kaizo put the suitcase she was carrying on her arm to her chest.
"Kaizo, thank you for your hard work."
"Everyone, let's bring the minimum. For the time being, my Fenrir will keep the items that are only needed after we meet."
Flicking his finger, Aura called out to the white wolf with a gust of wind and snow. The white wolf widened its jaws and instantly sucked up the luggage.
"I'll bring my own ritual magic kit, Deus El Machina!"
This time it was Tiana who summoned her knight spirit. The high-armored knight opened part of his armor and took his bag into the empty space.
"Doesn't this mean there's no point in making me carry luggage?" Kaizo grumbled as she stepped on one of the shining «Gate».
"This is «Magic Stones» each of you." The princess girl leader handed to everyone a spirit crystal containing spirit magic to make the spatial «Leap».
It's identical to the one used in the previous survival battle, «Tempest».
Since the field was surrounded by an isolation barrier created by «Elemental Lords», there was no way to go the usual way.
After being moved inside, the Spirit Contractor could only get out of the field if their «Magic Stone» was taken or tampered with or in other words, defeat in sword style.
"May the princess maiden bestow the blessing of «Elemental Lord» on these arrogant elementalists!"
With a solemn statement from the princess maiden, «Gate» everyone is activated.
"Kaizo's..."
Suddenly, Victoria called Kaizo.
"Hmm?"
"In a moment, we'll see each other again, right?"
"Why do you feel lonely?"
"Bo-stupid, how-how is that possible!?" With a reddened face, Victoria turned her gaze away.
Kaizo smiled wryly, "Don't worry. In a moment, we'll find one by one of us."
Instantly, Kaizo's entire body turned into particles of light and disappeared.
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Meanwhile, in another part of the forest,
"Ladies, from now on, we will do the last mission issued by «Saints Aria's»." The blonde knight took off her white coat and threw it to the side.
Worn under the coat is uniform with a white stripe on a red background, similar to the uniform design of «Division Rupture» except in reverse color.
His sapphire eyes were infused with intense brightness. Her long braided blonde hair shone with dazzling brilliance.
He was the Paladin, Saint Luna Airis. Leader of «Sacred Spirit Knights» representing the Holy Kingdom of Lugia.
The young female knights, all with their hair cut into a shoulder-length uniform, stood motionless in a line in front of him. Although one of the teams Kaizo met at «Tempest» also shared the name «Sacred Spirit Knights», the team here trained to a completely different level.
Among the three sent by the Holy Kingdom of Lugia, the two losing teams were only the vanguard. The team present here is their true number one squad.
Inside the Kingdom, the most elite team known as «Tim Secret Paladin».
Their power rivals «Knight Emperor Naga» from Draconian, Dragon Kingdom. In terms of team strategy, they are perfectly suited against the «Four Dewa» Kingdom of Bonia.
"Then, to help with the completion of the mission, I have something to give to all of you." Luna Airis drew a magic circle using the sword in her hand.
Immediately, five dazzling beams of light were generated as objects like long rods emerged from them.
A nervous atmosphere began to spread among the young female knights. The tip of the sharp spear shone, these were five spears with scriptures engraved on its trunk.
Custom-made divine armament, «Spearies Copies».
Forged by the best magic equipment craftsmen, this is a replica of the legendary « Magic» grade equipment.
As they are physical weapons forged from mithril, they are more difficult to use compared to «Elemental Aero». But for the experienced Spirit Contractor, as soon as divine power was put into them, they became effective weapons.
They were extremely strong against spirits that carried the attribute of darkness. More importantly, these weapons carried special effects, all that was needed was a simple magic infusion of «Search» and they could automatically search for the direction of the dark spirits.
The number one troop of the Holy Kingdom of Lugia has received two missions from «Saints Aria's» of their country.
At first glance, their mission is a full victory at «Style Festival Sword». But their real secret mission was "Evastation «Spirit of Darkness» Alicia."
As for why the extermination of the dark spirit was necessary, the reason was completely kept secret. However, for the knights of the Holy Kingdom of Lugia, the command of «Saints Aria's» is absolute.
Therefore, they did not question the mission in any way, instead they just did it secretly.
During the «Tempest» event, Alicia was accompanied by a powerful monster «Nephesis Loran» which prevented them from taking action. But this time, the rules were the intermediary between individual and team fights.
As long as they took advantage of the opportunity when the dark spirit acted alone, there were plenty of opportunities to succeed.
(In addition.) Luna Airis muttered to herself internally, (the Dark Spirit« was her sword.)
Three years ago, Luna Airis lost to that opponent despite very favorable conditions. Alicia is an elemental weapon of «Strongest Sword Style Holders», «Void» Elemental Sword.
(Facing the same opponent, I will not allow myself to lose a second time.)
Luna Airis looked up and announced firmly, "Confirming our tactics once again. Our first priority is the extermination of the «Spirit of Darkness». As for the commander of «Tim Inferno», Rei Assar, do not fight him in battle unless three or more team-mates are gathered. Replace it!"
"Agreed!" The young female knights nodded simultaneously and gripped their respective «Sacred Spear».
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*Connected.....
*Note: This story is fictitious. If there is a similarity in the name of the character, the scene, or the story, it is a mere coincidence and there is no element of intentionality.