Chapter 1280 - The Sharp Blade that Struck from Behind (2/2)

“Yea, Big Brother, I feel like I’m in a movie… And I hate it.”

Upon hearing Rhode’s lament, Icy Snow’s expression also changed slightly and said in uncertainty.

It wasn’t surprising that they felt the same. At a glance, the entire hall was totally run-down. Wooden benches were removed and the sculptures on both sides were shattered. What caught their attention more were the rectangular, crystal glass-like boxes that were placed on the floor and tied to the walls. They flickered and emanated magical radiance rhythmically from time to time. But Rhode was clearly aware that what was hidden underneath the brilliance was the prelude to death.

According to Icy Snow, Lapis decided to plant nearly 15 Plane Destruction Bombs here to increase the success rate—just in case. Since the progress was more than half completed, Rhode and Icy Snow were now surrounded by seven to eight time bombs that were 10 times more powerful than nuclear bombs. If anything were to happen, they would be in for a whole lot of fun.

Not only that, but Rhode also understood what Icy Snow meant on another level. Because this scene reminded him of a movie where terrorists barged into a certain place, wreaked havoc, and captured everyone as hostages. Then, they used hostages as meat shields and set up bombs in order to fulfill their anti-human and anti-social aspirations. And at that moment, a person known as the protagonist showed up, defeated the evil forces, and successfully removed the threats and dangers…

That’s a nice thought, isn’t it?

But it was a pity that reality wasn’t a movie. There weren’t that many protagonists who would step forward bravely as heroes. Besides… Even if they were here, perhaps it would be too late.

At this thought, the corners of Rhode’s mouth perked up slightly into a strange smile.

Ion must be attacking the front right now. I’m curious what expression that bast*rd shows when he learns about what was happening behind his back.

Rhode couldn’t help but reach for the pocket watch and look at the time. It had nearly been a day since the battle began. Since Ion didn’t seem to have the intention of returning, it proved that Orchid Heart had successfully made him take the bait. But perhaps she wouldn’t be able to hold on for too long. After all, with Orchid Heart’s forces, she might even invite more trouble if she went overboard.

***

It’s almost time.

Almost at the same time, this thought cropped up in Erin’s head. She stood above the city wall, gazing at the towering pile of Chaos creature corpses at the bottom. As of now, the situation was still under control. On the surface, even though it seemed like the city wall was crumbling under the crashing waves of Chaos creatures, the city walls still held on strongly. Under Orchid Heart’s command, the mighty adventurers coordinated with the undead creatures in repelling waves after waves of Chaos creatures. What surprised Erin was that the adventurers also seemed experienced in such battles where they had lesser manpower on their side. Even when facing so many enemies, the adventurers had an easy time. Although they were mostly powerful, without such experience, not even a formidable being would be able to extricate oneself from the sea of Chaos. But now, the adventurers were apparently familiar with the style and tempo of Chaos and weren’t intimidated or overwhelmed by their ‘human wave attack’.

After all, in the game, no matter how many monsters there were, players were only able to create a party with a maximum of 100 members…

But even so, they were almost at their limits. Right now, the pile of corpses of Chaos creatures at the bottom were almost at the same height as the city walls. If this continued, perhaps this defensive line would be entirely submerged by Chaos creatures. When that happened, it would be meaningless no matter what tricks Orchid Heart had up her sleeves.

“We don’t have much time left.”

While Erin felt unsettling, Orchid Heart’s voice sounded in her ear. Upon hearing Orchid Heart’s words, Erin heaved a sigh of relief and turned to the sleepy young lady who had been holding a heavy, black tome in her hands since the start of the battle.

“Can we start now, Miss Orchid Heart?”

“Just a while more, a while more… But we’re almost there.”

Facing Erin’s question, Orchid Heart gave a confusing answer. Then, the latter opened her eyes all of a sudden, and ice-cold glints flashed.

“Alright then, let’s begin.”

Orchid Heart said, extended her arm into her pocket to reach for an oval device embedded with a beautiful gemstone. Then, she squeezed with force.

…!

The steel city walls trembled. Deep, ear-piercing sonic booms echoed in the sky, overwhelming the cries of battle. The Chaos creatures who were swarming ahead came to a standstill instinctively, gazing curiously at the steel city walls. Then, they witnessed trails of white steam spurt from the gaps in the city walls. Iron plates over the gaps flipped open all of a sudden, and razor-sharp, strong, and enormous triangular pyramids emerged out of the sleek walls! They spread out densely and let out a biting, cold, malevolent glow. Then, the trails of white steam emanating from their openings grew even more intense.

Boom———!

It was like a thunderclap. Along with the deafening rumbles, sharp, iron plates shot out from the bottom of the steel city walls abruptly like a bulldozer, slamming onto the pile of corpses. In loud booms, flashes of lightning erupted and linked with one another. In an instant, the steel city walls were enveloped in white flashes of dazzling lightning bolts that obliterated the Chaos creatures into powder before they retaliated. As for the piles of corpses below the city walls, they were nowhere to be seen. In the blink of an eye, the faltering defensive line became a reliable, solid fortress. The flickering lightning bolts formed a deadly no-man’s land that destroyed all intruders.

“This… This is…!”

Looking at this scene, Ion widened his eyes in bewilderment. He didn’t expect the enemies to be this capable! But… This also proved that the enemies were on the verge of collapse! Without any choice, the enemies resorted to using their ace in the hole. In other words, they couldn’t hold on for much longer!

In this case, I shall send them to their deaths!

At this thought, Ion grew more excited and agitated. He clenched his fists and stared straight ahead.

“Attack! Charge forward! Kill them all!”

The Chaos creatures didn’t stop at all as they continued to swarm the city walls regardless of peril.

However, Ion didn’t notice Orchid Heart, who stood above the steel city wall, to suddenly extend her arm to flip open the heavy tome in her other hand.

Then, she placed her finger on a page that was densely packed with various recorded runes.