Chapter 416: Operation Moonfall (5) (1/2)

After getting the confirmation from Yuko, I summoned my four Pillar Guardians and sent them to the four straggling Transcendents that weren't piloting a Darkgen.

Lith, using her flames to proper herself, the two daggers in her hand accurately struck one of the Transcendent on his back. In his desperate attempt to negate the damage, he opened his Domain and circulated his energy to his foot to kick Lith off his back.

The other three Pillar Guardians, however, failed to catch up to the Transcendents desperately trying to get away.

But before they could leave the surface of the moon, Yuko, Irja and Zerina blocked them. Using their Metagens they made a blockade preventing the four to leave.

And to chase the other three who went in a different direction, Avelin and the other Transcendents chased after them, riding Kazeyoshi's wind and Amry's flame.

Through that one shot from Dannae's gun, that injured Rank 2 Transcendent whose name went unuttered died first.

When they arrived from outside this enclosed area that they prepared to trap us, she was already disheveled, wounded and out of sorts. The grace of a Rank 2 Transcendent of a higher world was already non-existent.

I had no idea if she was a descendant or not, as soon as they landed and when Erin had the nine Transcendents line up with them, I instantly pulled the trigger.

Because it was only a pure energy blast gun, some of the quick-witted or those who had higher instincts still managed to jump out of its scope. The unlucky Rank 1 Transcendents, on the other hand, were incinerated or exploded along with their Darkgens.

If someone measured the Power Level of that blast, it was more probably almost 700 UPL. Most of those Rank 1 Transcendents only had a UPL of 200 more or less.

Among those who died, only the Rank 2 Transcendent woman still had her body intact.

”Monster, no wonder you're that confident even if Yuko told you they're coming. Transcendents were now an easy kill for you…”

”Not really, technically, it was Dannae who killed them. It's her ability that made this possible. I was only responsible for aiming the gun at them. And if I ever fight a Rank 1 Transcendent, if they have a troublesome ability or Pathway Skills, I will not be able to easily defeat them if I face them head-on.”

”… Uh then remind me not to get on her bad side.”

”As if you'll be on each other's bad sides… In any case, we're finishing up here. Wife, do you need help with that?”

Even though I told Yuko that we're going to close the Portal, the barrier behind us that's preventing entry to the secured Portal Location hasn't been broken through yet.

Nysia was fully utilizing her Defense Manipulation. However, it seemed as if she's fighting against a late-stage Rank 2 Transcendent as a Rank 1 Transcendent.

My senses never left her side, even when I left to assist Erin or when I fired that gun. I was clearly observing Nysia's struggle against the sturdy Energy Barrier they raised.

Surely, there's a way to enter and exit that place from those Dark World Transcendents but it's not 100% that they would give out that method. Moreover, it would render Nysia's effort pointless. She's already halfway through it but there were two more layers when she delivered a full-powered attack against it.

”It's too thick and they're using their Level 2 Source Energy to power this up. Because of that, the regenium's regeneration is a lot faster than normal.” Nysia's face once again appeared on the screen. There's now a sweat lining down her creased forehead, evident of how hard she's working at the moment. However, as soon as she saw my face, her expression relaxed and a smile once again appeared on her lips. ”I do need your help, husband. Come here and hug me.”

Upon hearing that, Erin who's eavesdropping on our conversation interjected. ”I can't believe Sister Nysia will be this shameless.”

”Every Companion of yours is now trying their best to steal a march against one another, except me and Noelle.” And Caila who's calmly watching the events since earlier chimed in her observation.

”Is that how it looks like, Caila?”

”Are you actually asking me about that? As you can see, even the Princess is doing the same.”

With a smirk, Caila pointed at the girl curled up in my arms, trying her hardest not to be caught on the live feed of the inside of my Metagen that was being shown on Erin and Nysia's screen.

”H-huh? I'm not the one who… initiated this.”

”But you didn't resist when he pulled you towards him.”

”It's a rare chance so…”

”Un. We're supporting you so no need to be shy, Sister Reinys.”

”Ugh… Even you, Noelle.”

Because I'm not feeling any pressure in the current situation, I naturally made use of this time to bond with one of my Companions. And being the one closest to me at the moment, I pulled her in when I came back after firing that gun.

”Caila. She's right. I'm the one who initiated this.” I took a glance at the previously annoying princess that was now like a rabbit in my arms. With her eyes slowly being filled with indignation, she puffed up her cheeks as she started hitting my chest with her small and cute hands.

It's a hit without any power backing it. It's just her way to protest from being teased too much. We still have a lot to talk about and things we need to straighten up regarding our past but at this moment, she's like Yuko and the others, a Companion that I will be taking care of with all that I have.