Volume 2 Chapter 4 (1/2)
Chapter 4
───”Sun Thousand” - Last Wagon
The last wagon here the conductors resided It was a test run now, but when it started for real, the long trip spanning for a few years would begin
Because they operated the ”Sun Thousand” that was equipped with various interiors like special guest wagons, bedrooons, there were naturally ons
However,that was not all, as expected
In the last wagon that served as a rear, many arms and Gifts were prepared for assailants In the event of an e for the battle to ambush the enemy from here
And right now, the last wagon of ”Sun Thousand” that was being attacked by the ”Bull of Heaven”───startedabout in disorder to deal with yet another threat different from it
Sharol Gundark as in charge of the battle division of the ”Six Scar” Coency notice from the surveillance spirit ”Laplace Little Demon” alias Lapko IX
Sharol, wearing a speciallyher beloved trident, had tension running through her face
”Attacker other than the ”Bull of Heaven”? What kind of whimsical fellow is it, Lapko IX?”
”I' because there's still a distance between us, but they are a tiger Eude closer at terrific speed”
Sharol's facial expression became stern just as she heard it
”Hohou An Unknown ene to make an assault on the test run of ”Sun Thousand”, the latest masterpiece made by the world-famous ”Six Scars”! Main forces of ”Six Scars”, prepare for interception!”
”Ready for interception~!”
”Start loading~!”
”Prepare for elevation~!”
Ukkyaa~♪ the spirit colony noisily ran around as if having fun, and the soldiers of ”Six Scars” continued preparations with tensed expressions
Sharol also fixed her robe and gloves and secretly asked to Lapko IX
”So, how strong do they look? Will we e it by ourselves?”
”It ht them normally There's already this storlanceMaybe it's a Divine Beast class”
”Uhyaa, seriously!? In that case we can't leave out the possibility that the rider is a Demon Lord!”
As Sharol gripped the spear and raised her tension while brushi+ng the sweat away Even as it was, a powerful Celestial Beast like the ”Bull of Heaven” was attacking Being pincer attacked with the Demon Lord would lead to the worst development
On the other hand, Ayazato Suzuka who caon because of the proble wide the moment she heard the word ”Demon Lord”
”W-Wait a minute! Did you just say Demon Lord? There are even those in Little Garden!?”
Suzuka asked while her eyes sparkled a little Ayato showed a bitter s a curious Senpai Far fro about Deo for sightseeing
In place of Sharol as overwheli appeared and raised her Usamimi
”YES! Deeneral ter rampant in Little Garden! They individually hold powerful Gifts, and are beings that hold abilities that can at tie whole countries, or even whole eras!”
”Ho-Hohou? That's aet the whole picture!”
”Well, that's normal for humans of the outer world To put it bluntly, the Queen who summoned you three is also one of the Demon Lords So please don't be careless Or perhaps I should say, if the opponent is a De”
Sharol infor the inner side of her nekomimi
However they couldn’t give up so easily She quickly started working out the plan with her hands folded
”Although, if only we enter the Ley Line, we'll be able to escape fro to catch up to the super accelerated Spirit Train, so the point is that we only have to gain time!”
”I see So are we attacking with that ballista?”
”Ah, impossible, impossible Even if we raise this ballista, there's this stor shot down by a lightning strike, and it's impossible to hit them directly with the arrows in the first place, isn't it?”
There are several openable and closable parts on the wagon decks of the Spirit Train, and it was designed to be able raise the ballista and set it up from there Arrows of the ballista that was endoith the Gift of Seic bullets that chase the eneht There was no way to slip away unless the target is knocked down or its ets killed by this violent storm However, in this situation where the visibility is bad due to the thunderstor is difficult, it would be hard to make use of its ability to the fullest
Towards the tho fell silent without thinking of a good i raised her usamimi and proposed
”Sharol-sama The enemies are clearly outlaws Can't the ”Host Master Authority”───”Der gestiefelte Kater” that ”Six Scars” holds be invoked?”
”Hht now I can't speak of the details, but it’sdistance with the enemy”
”So then, are we going to wait until they board and assault theon?”
Everyone received Lapko IX's suggestion and muttered whether it would be safe that way
It would be best if they could gain time, but the loaded ballista had only 25 arrowheads in it, and that ae either If so, then it would be more proper to make preparations to wait in advance, and take the initiative of attack when they boarded
The Inner side of the wagon would be destroyed but there was no helping it given the situation
Since it was an advantageous position, surprise attack tactics would be her ranked opponents
Sharol clapped and gathered attention
”Alright everyone! Let's quickly begin the interception! Activate all traps inside the wagon, and e! Because if the ene off the last wagon before we dive into the Ley Line! As soon as you e and assets, prepare to intercept───”
”Please wait”
Ayato quietly raised her hand in order to interrupt Sharol's command
Hearing the suggestion from the unexpected person, Sharol turned around with her neko up
”Yes, what's the ood idea?”
”Yes I have an idea in regards to using the ballista In short, the probleht?”
”YES! However, we only lack the skill to hit with ballista arrowheads in this heavy stormso if there was someone who possessed such skill, then it could be a different story”
Kuro Usagi directed her sight towards Ayato while delaying her words a bit Kuro Usagi doubted whether she and a certain woman were one and the sai kneell, then even in such a storh the skull of the enemy
However, appearing as if she did not notice Kuro Usagi's intentions at all, Ayato shook her head and turned towards Suzuka
”Suzuka It seems it's your turn”
”Me? But I can't use such a big thing, you know?”
”It's alright You will not be shooting Rather than the shooter───it would be good if you become the cannon itself”
───Coon all at the same time
Suzuka's situation in particular was severe
Being serious down to the roots, she iined ”Ayazato Suzuka who becaroaned with her ar at her state as she opened and closed her ined a funny scene
As Ayato revealed slight smile of enjoyment, she turned towards everyone present
”There's no need to think too deeply about it It's just a nonsense of a girl froht be worth in testing it Rather than depending solely on it, I think it would be good to advance both plans”
”OK I leave that to you! We, ”Six Scars” will start preparing for interception, so only take a few necessary people!”
”Thank you, Sharol-san ───Ah, Kuro Usagi-san please help Sharol-san Our side will be fine with Suzuka and few others”
”I-Is that so? But wouldn't it be hard with only the two of you and few others in case of an eency?”
”No, it will be alright”
Kuro Usagi, pressed by the s face that couldn't be said whether was soft or not, drooped her usailant after all Given the situation, it seeht so easily
Withdrawing as it couldn't be helped, Kuro Usagi faced towards the interception unit in the vehicle
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While the two-sided strategy was being developed inside the ”Sun Thousand”───The attackers that were Asterius and the White Tiger, steadily advanced towards the Spirit Train The Bull Monster Asterius that was straddled on the Tiger Deity, carried the giant battleaxe on his shoulder and awaited the opportunity to attack
However, it was not because of anxiousness that they didn't approach the Spirit Train
It was because the other person that they heard would be joining them on the way didn't appear at all
While Asterius bared his fangs out of ier
”Hey, White Tiger Is your co yet?”
『Pardon irl I think she'll come any time now』
”I heard that for the third time already Did you think my memory was that bad?”
Muu, the White Tiger lost the words to say In addition, Asterius who hit his storess
”It would be annoying if they escaped like this In the first place, your goal should be for ht? Then transportOr stop the iron fortress”
『 It cannot be helped Let's hear what that little girl has to say later』
The White Tiger leaked a sh His appearance seemed to be too far off from the proper majesty that he should have───However, that evaluation was overturned in an instant
The s that were pushed forward touched the at speed underwent a drastic change
The thunderstor the body of the Tiger Deity, and the storm became a tailwind and started to push his back Unable to bear the sudden increase of speed, Asterius had his upper body overturned, however he clung to the white fur with enough power to stick his nails in it, and held onto it with both feet
He almost fell down, but if it were a normal person their body wouldn't even have been able to withstand the shock that came with the acceleration
It was said that the Gryphons of the Greek Pantheon manipulated the fluids to protect the riders from the acceleration That was because the reasons why the Eude the war chariot” and ”Protecting the treasures of Gods” They would be disqualified as rider beasts if it appeared that they would kill the war chariot passengers with their own acceleration
However this pure white Tiger Deity was different
Originally, this beast did not have the plans to carry a rider on his back Let alone the rider, the current speed was so dangerous that it would evenit
In fact, his acceleration broke through the wind and rain and even gave shock to the Spirit Train
From the side, the Spirit Train that received the shock shook violently, and slightlythat, the White Tiger realized that the place the Spirit Train was rushi+ng to was the surface of the Ley Line
Talking a srowled in a small voice
『Mu This is bad, Bull Monster It appears that this iron fortress isover the Ley Lines and receiving divine protection It's foolish to destroy it, and I can't stop it with half-hearted power either』
”My myTo construct a fortress with the most valuable asset of Greece, it seems there are people of firm character in Little Garden So even a Celestial Beast raises his hands?”
『I hate to do it, but there's no other choice but to board on it There should be some kind of entrance Or perhaps there's also the h it's made fro by the looks of itcould it be the prototype of Zeus' Thunder?』
The White Tiger said while pointing towards ”Proto Keraunos” He seeed his shoulders thinking denying it would be less
The double-edged axe that Asterius originally used, official nay, and it was a weapon different from Keraunos It was an extremely powerful Gift on its own, however this Keraunos that took the shape of his Sun Authority excelled even that
This double-edged axe that was endoith the Authority of Taurus, held the power that corresponded to the prototype sacred tools of various Western Europe, Northern Europe and Orient Gods
In past, both edges of the double-edged axe, were regarded as the horns of one of the holiest animals - the bull, and there were overnor of the skies
In the Western Europe, Zeus' Lightning
In the Northern Europe, Thor's Hammer
In the Orient, Indra's Vajra
The powerful s that would attack the enemy with both sides, are seen as the weapons of chief Gods and war Gods, and are also called the ”The Strongest Proofs” Furthermore, this axe was bestoith the ability that held theTwelve Constellations
Howeverthe arle swing of it To be able to endure the Keraunos with its full power unleashed, it should be sois of Capricorn, that had the protection of Twelve Constellations
”HmphIs this where I should say as expected of a Celestial Beast? But you are looking down on it a little, Tiger Deity If I seriously swing ”Proto Keraunos”, everything in the surroundings───until the horizon would be turned into dust But I personally don't intend to do that”
『Hohou So you don't like less destruction? That's quite lenient for soe to surroundings, isn't that quite like a military men?』
The White Tiger spoke as if poking fun at him
He had no other intention aside froer reaction than expected