Thunder... What Was It Again? (Third Update)
The lightning bolt struck so suddenly and ruthlessly, showing no regard for Leone in Bullet's hands.
"Aaaaaah!"
This meant that while Bullet appeared unharmed, Leone suffered the consequences, screaming in agony as she was struck by a blinding golden electric shock.
This shows that lightning is quite powerful.
"Snort!"
Amidst the rampant, overflowing lightning, Bullet saw this scene and let out a displeased snort.
He then released his Armament Haki, forming a Formless shield around the two of them, pushing all the Raiden away and finally preventing Leone from being electrocuted to death.
However, her current situation isn't very optimistic.
Even after Bullet released her right hand, she knelt on the ground with a pained expression, using both hands to support her limp, hot, and numb voluptuous body.
That's what makes Raiden so terrifying.
Even the Lion King wouldn't fare much better if he were hit.
"We're still a step too late, what a pity."
High in the sky, a chilling voice resounded throughout the entire venue.
Many people, including Bullet, instinctively looked up.
I realized that, without me noticing, the entire blue sky had been covered by thick, dark clouds.
There stood a blond man wearing full silver-gray armor, a black overcoat draped over his back, and two tufts of hair sticking up on his head.
Bathed in golden Raiden, it floated in mid-air beneath the dark clouds.
Looking down at Bullet from above, his eyes and face were extremely resolute and cold.
Only when his gaze fell upon Brand, who had already died, did a barely perceptible hint of regret appear on his face.
"A pillar of the empire has fallen!"
This person.
Of course, it was the Empire's Air Force Admiral Budo.
His Teigu is 'God of Thunder's Wrath: Adramelech'.
It belongs to the same type of elemental manipulation Teigu as Esdeath's 'Demon Extract: Demon Extract'.
However, it's not a parasitic type, but an equipment type, which is the armor he's wearing.
Besides the defensive capabilities inherent in the armor itself, its main ability is to release and manipulate Raiden for attacks, and it can even summon large-scale Thundercloud at any time.
The reason he can fly now is because he has developed a technique to manipulate electromagnetic forces to make himself levitate.
He received Brand's request for assistance from the God.
Under the emperor's command, they used the spatial teleportation ability of the strategic-grade Teigu 'Dimensional Array'.
They arrived at the battlefield on Mount Famu as quickly as possible.
However, it was too late, resulting in the empire suffering its greatest war losses to date.
As for Esdeath.
Although Budo didn't know why they had been out of contact for several days, he believed that given the other party's superior strength, it was unlikely that anything serious had happened.
And right behind this Admiral Budo.
One after another, Fire Dragon carrying 'Purgatory Knights' flapped their wings and flew in the sky under the Thundercloud, their numbers estimated to be more than seven hundred.
In addition, there were countless 'Black Lainge Giant Eagle'.
He brought most of the Imperial Air Force's main force with him.
"Invaders, you must pay the heaviest price for invading the Empire and for Brand Brand's death!"
"Thunderstorm is coming!"
General Budo roared, Coating in electric lightning, high into the air.
The next moment.
Lightning flashed and thunder roared from within the dark clouds. Golden bolts of lightning, as if possessing their own consciousness, nimbly evaded their own Fire Dragon and giant eagles, striking the officers and soldiers on the World Government's side.
"Roar!!!"
"Chirp!"
At the same time.
More than two thousand 'Black Lainge Giant Eagle', each several sizes larger than a fighter jet, aggressively swooped down on the World Government's Flying Warship and fighter jets in the distance.
Vice Admiral Lan Zheng of the Empire's Air Force led the remaining 342 'Purgatory Knights' in an aerial battle against them there.
The sheer number of 'Black Lainge Giant Eagle' created a dark, oppressive visual effect.
At least in terms of numbers, they far exceed fighter jets.
No way.
Even with the boost from the 'Shrinking Tunnel', the transport efficiency of this Small Star Gate is still limited, making it difficult to bring in too many Air Force units, as it spends most of its time serving the Army.
However, in this world where extraordinary powers exist, the smaller group is not necessarily the weaker party.
Then look at those 'Purgatory Knights' riding Fire Dragon; under the leadership of another Air Force Vice Admiral, Bols, they are rapidly heading towards the World Government's Army camp.
Soon.
The Fire Dragon spewed out torrents of fire downwards, while the knights on their backs pulled the triggers of their 'Dragonfire Gun,' unleashing flames no less powerful than their dragons.
The most terrifying of them all was the Teigu 'Rubicante: Rubigand' in the hands of Vice Admiral Bols.
The flames it unleashed, in terms of range, area, and temperature, far surpassed those of the surrounding Fire Dragon and their subordinates.
[Boom!]
They created a raging inferno that engulfed a large number of World Government soldiers, and even ruthlessly sacrificed some of their own soldiers who were intersecting with them.
This scene enraged the lieutenant Vice Admiral and Rear Admiral, including Onigumo. After quickly eliminating their opponents, namely the Imperial Vice Admiral and Rear Admiral, they stomped on the air beneath their feet and charged forward.
However, their actions were met with a powerful counterattack from the Thundercloud above, with a barrage of golden lightning bolts striking down upon them.
"Hateful!"
With a look of rage, Onigumo either used eight long swords imbued with Haki to block the electric shocks or used Geppo and Observation Haki to dodge repeatedly.
But in any case, he was indeed entangled.
The main problem was the sheer volume of lightning strikes; it was like a torrential downpour.
Because Budo's "Thunderstorm" is similar to Esdeath's "Blizzard," it only consumes stamina when it is released.
The continuous wind, snow, and Raiden are actually caused by nature itself; its role is simply to guide the Raiden in the Thundercloud.
This means that as long as the Thundercloud don't dissipate and Budo himself isn't defeated, there will be a continuous barrage of lightning attacks for a short period of time.
"That's a bit too arrogant."
Bullet narrowed his eyes as he watched the lightning strike the barrier of Haki.
Budo successfully provoked his anger.
"Um?"
Just as he was about to take down another Air Force Admiral of the empire, he seemed to notice something and stopped, while uttering a very dissatisfied complaint.
"That bastard! He clearly promised to leave all the big fish to me, but he went back on his word!"
At the same time.
In the air.
Just as Budo was focused on manipulating the lightning in the Thundercloud to strike the intruders below, a huge shadow suddenly loomed over him from behind.
At the same time, a strong sense of crisis filled him with fear, causing his expression and body to stiffen unconsciously.
"Armor of Lightning!!"
Without any hesitation or looking back, Budo unleashed a massive surge of Raiden that enveloped his body. In that instant, the armor on his back was struck by a devastating blow.
[Duang----]
Like a real roar of thunder, visible shockwaves spread out with streaks of purple lightning, and Budo's figure transformed into a golden meteor, plummeting into the chaotic battlefield below.
In that instant, he vaguely heard a roar that was mostly drowned out by the loud noise.
"What was that, Lei?"