Friends, Want to Risk Your Lives? 2/4
"Access code correct, boundary lifted, access permitted..."
Amidst the cold, lifeless, synthesized electronic sounds, a wooden speedboat breaks through the colorful light curtain hanging from the Interstellar City Mountain Range Olympus, seemingly preparing to dock.
However, as the distance drew ever closer, the Argo not only did not slow down, but activated all its anti-dash protections and accelerated forward.
Just as it was about to crash into the shore, the Argo of wing-like wooden decks spread out, miraculously used Magecraft and wind power to rapidly rise along the turbulent airflow, and then soared into the air like a bird flying across the sky, soaring over the harbor of Atlantis and casting a huge shadow from above.
This was naturally the work of the master craftsman Daedalus, but some of the advanced concepts of imitating the wings of an airplane and cutting off the airflow were obviously the result of Samael's secret guidance.
"Climb continues! All normal! Approaching the Interstellar City Mountain Range! Distance to glide point... 1500 meters!"
Atalanta, on the watchtower, accurately reported the situation, her fingertips always holding an arrow, nocked on the bowstring.
Inside the captain's cabin, Jason, whose design was based on the Interstellar City Mountain Range, perked up upon hearing this and excitedly looked at the highlighted and circled areas on the fish-scale map.
Gliding points are platforms in the Interstellar City Mountain Range used to receive landings of airborne units. They are also the fastest and relatively safest route to the Great Altar.
In this way, there is no need to take greater risks by traveling through the surface cities of the Atlantis of Mu Continent.
After all, although they have the access code for this fortress, they can tell from contact at sea that the True Body Machine God left here have most likely had their programs rewritten by the Star-Seeded Soldier and will annihilate all external enemies.
Who knows what might happen on that road in the city?
"Surgical procedure is active and functioning normally!"
The wings are functioning normally!
Wind speed and direction are normal!
Distance 1000...900...700...500...
On the watchtower, Atalanta's clothes fluttered in the fierce wind, her emerald green eyes fixed intently ahead, continuously reporting the situation.
Upon receiving the feedback, Jason gripped the hilt of his sword and roared at the Sorcery Array.
"All personnel in position, prepare to land in 10 seconds and prepare for the assault!"
In a solemn and quiet atmosphere, the Argo Heroes held their breath, awaiting the tremors of landing.
Looking at the rapidly approaching gliding point and the Interstellar City Mountain Range that were constantly expanding in his field of vision, the captain, feeling a little scared, subconsciously shrank his neck and chuckled awkwardly as he raised his hand to pat the side.
"Hey buddy, I have no experience with this kind of crazy stuff, so you'd better protect me later, Hera..."
However, the feeling of emptiness in his hands brought Jason back to his senses. He pursed his lips, lowered his head, and silently gripped his sword and shield. The fear in his eyes disappeared, replaced by a resolute look.
With landing imminent, Atalanta's tense nerves finally eased slightly, and she reported the situation in a clear and calm tone.
"No anomalies in the airspace! Contact countdown...5...4...3...2...1... landing..."
"Crack..."
But just as the Argo was about to crash into the gliding point, a crisp tearing sound of wood echoed in everyone's ears.
Jason, whose nerves were on edge, jumped up in fright the moment he heard the strange noise, his face changing drastically.
"Oh no! It's down there!"
At the same time, the Argo's hull cracked, and a stalagmite a meter long pierced through the cabin and continued to grow upwards.
Creak...
The ship emitted a teeth-grinding sound, and the damaged light patterns flickered. The Argo was like a piece of meat skewered on a skewer, waiting for the chef to prepare it.
"Burning Shadow, Arrow Against the Moon - Dark Sky Eclipse!"
At the critical moment, Atalanta leaped from the watchtower along the increasingly tilting hull, slid sideways, and at the same time drew her Sky Bow, unleashing a torrent of violent power from the other side of the Moon Goddess into the arrow.
In an instant, a sharp, purplish-red beam of light shot downwards, striking the main body of the stalagmite. The surging divine power instantly shattered it.
"Quick! Abandon ship! Jump over!"
Jason rushed out of the captain's cabin, grabbed the gunwale, and roared fiercely, his determination extraordinary.
Hiss hiss hiss!
However, before anyone could make a move, a sharp, piercing sound rang out, and long, thin spikes shot out from the ground.
Puff puff puff puff!
The two hastily constructed wings on the Argo were the first to disintegrate, pierced and torn apart by the violent divine power.
The ship, which had been able to remain airborne, immediately plummeted to the ground amidst the flames and black smoke, like a kite with a broken string.
"Boss, watch out!"
Seeing that Atalanta was about to fall off the swaying side due to the loss of control of the ship, Circe immediately leaped down, flapped his wings, reached out and grabbed the Huntress, and flew back to the Al.
Pfft!
However, the densely packed earth spikes were swift and sharp, and in the blink of an eye, two of them brutally pierced through Circe's hastily erected protective spell and pierced into her wings.
The Witch of the Eagles was in pain, blood splattered, and she lost control, plummeting to the ground.
Meanwhile, Medea, alone and helpless, could not stop the Argo from sinking.
"Open the dome halfway! Use this as a deceleration valve! Maintain full protection and levitation spells, everyone, prepare for an emergency landing!"
Jason knew that his attempt to directly reach the gliding point was futile. Without hesitation, he turned and rushed to the control panel, taking the helm himself. He nearly broke the steering bar in two, paying the price of severely damaged hull, before finally managing to break free from the dense barrage of spikes and wobbling as it crashed to the ground.
"The Magecraft has cast a levitation spell! Warriors, seize the opportunity and prepare to jump ship if necessary!"
As the scenery on the ground expanded rapidly, and the howling wind rushed into the cabin, tearing off pieces of the ship's planks and sending them flying, Jason steered the ship while issuing commands to the Sorcery Array.
"Captain, what about you?"
Prince of Calydon, who was relatively quick-witted, couldn't help but ask a question.
"Even if you want to jump ship, someone has to stay here and find you a good place, right? Stop being so wishy-washy, it's finally my turn to step in this time!"
Jason stared intently at the increasingly clear city and streets on the ground, making final adjustments to the Argo impact point, and chuckled and cursed under his breath.
Although almost all the Argo Heroes are descendants of gods, their purity and abilities vary, and not all of them can survive the fall.
"Don't give up yet! It's not time to give up! Theseus said the Argo is the best ship, and you are the best captain! He's never wrong!"
Prince of Calydon, who had organized the Calydonian Hunt and held considerable prestige, struck his shield to summon the Argo Heroes to prepare for the hunt.
"Castor and Pollux, you two protect the captain and don't leave his side for even a moment! The rest of you, follow me and release your divine power downwards to counteract the shock!"
With high morale, everyone stood on either side without hesitation, using every possible method to slow the Argo's descent.
Okay, you bunch of idiots actually believe this! I'm getting cocky, I'm confident I can risk my life to go crazy with you all!
Jason gritted his teeth and cursed under his breath, his hands moving like butterflies flitting among flowers as he turned the axles on the workbench. But a slight smile crept onto his lips, and the gloom that had been building up in his heart was somewhat dispelled.