Chapter 264: Fight of the Steele Army (2/2)

The ice beams exploded out and created a shockwave of blue energy.

Aron managed to escape the attacks and stood at the very edge of the explosion.

And then he felt it.

”Interesting. It doesn't require us to kill, but as long as deaths happen. Kyros was right. As long as we can cause the deaths of the forces of Destiny, Fate will reward us by directly gifting us with recovery and even the needed experience points to level up...” Aron smiled.

”My lord!” The two mages turned to their Commander.

The Commander had peered into the ground since the start and began to look at each of the shadows that moved.

”No good. The disguise is too perfect. I can't tell them apart. But that attack isn't something a Champion can perform several times. Craft ice burgs or ice spikes with your magic. Your magic force can kill those shadows, but ice burgs and ice spikes can't kill our forces.” The Commander ordered.

The mages began to shoot out their attacks on the ground.

”That Commander is quite smart... Oh well... I've killed Champions through guerrilla warfare. Let's see if I still got the moves...” Aron smiled as he disappeared. He didn't just have Shadow Ghouls. But Kyros bestowed on him Dark Cloak with a portion of Wings of Darkness.

Back in the Nephilim Temple...

The armies of the Steele family continued their advances. Branze used [Eyes of the Supreme Commander] to ensure no one would die and focused his attention on instructing the Coven. Even with the ability, the massive creatures proved trouble that even the Coven was having a hard time. Only Gojirrah and Reptilia could slay the beasts easily, but the rest were struggling.

But with Branze's teachings and strategies, the group was able to fight and challenge them.

The first retreat occurred when Gregory was critically wounded, and his legs were crushed.

Branze, Diana, Gojirrah, and Reptilia held the line while the rest fled. And when everyone was in the Temple, they retreated.

The servants took their positions as archers and began to attack. But the massive creatures had means of creating protective coverings forcing Branze to give instructions as to how to attack.

The Coven had to make another attack as the massive creatures were reaching the walls, and this time, the Coven managed to push back even without Branze's help.

The army advanced, and later, the knights and servants joined the Coven's struggle, and another strategy was being implemented.

As the killings continued, more and more of the Steele family reached Captain-level strength. And with Branze molding them, they were acquiring more and more abilities.

Soon, Branze didn't allow the Coven to fight in the battle but only accompanied the team to help them. Through Branze and Diana's Molding, the army had yet to suffer any deaths. But those critically injured were many. So whenever that happens, Diana and Branze would create a strong wall to help bring back those wounded back to the Temple.

But each time they made their attacks, it gave the knights and servants a great amount of experience and increased their confidence. On the first few attacks, many were trembling to the bones. And Branze and Diana had to summon their shields several times to hold the enemy. But soon, the team grew acquainted.

Even against the monstrous beast, the Steele family no longer had fear in their eyes.

”It's time. Alright, everyone! We are at the last line of our training. We will be attempting to push beyond the limits of where the Temple can bestow its Holy energy! Coven, you will become the main group that will make the killing blows. The rest will only serve to distract and defend against it. The purpose of this is to mold you all to become Force users! And not just any force users, but Holy Force users!” Branze declared.

Diana was stunned. But she realized that everyone believed the insane proposal that Branze had declared.

”You have all fought and felt the power of Holy. Now it's time to take off those training mechanisms and be a force user. Do you believe that we can do this? Do you believe that you giant slayers can become Holy users?!” Branze asked.

”Yes!” The army chorused.

”Good! Charge and fight! Our first goal is to reach the distance where the Temple's empowerment fails. That will be our training ground!” Branze shouted.

No longer were the Steele servants and knights an immature group of weaklings. The moment they charged, they charged like a disciplined army.

The Steele Family finally had an army.

The Steele army roared and fought the army of giants.

”Husband... You've changed. I can feel powerful energy in our words.” Diana called to Branze.

”I got a Job. Or rather, I awakened it. The power of Push isn't just the movement of displacement. Its advancement and moving forward.. Because of that, my very words can drive a man to move forward even in this situation.

”What job did you awaken?”

”It has a strange Title. It's called Motivational Speaker.”