(Chapter 82: Assault on the Temple)
Nadjeshda, Susanoo, and Leone were the ones breaking through from the front, while the others attacked from elsewhere.
Just as they landed in the courtyard, a large number of guards appeared within it. Since the enemy knew they were coming, they had naturally made preparations. However, the courtyard was only so large; no matter how many guards there were, they could only remain within it. As long as they controlled the courtyard gates, they could cut off the endless stream of soldiers.
"Let's go!" Nadjeshda ordered sternly as she looked at the numerous guards.
"Oh! Let's have ourselves a good fight!" Leone said with a grin, clashing her fists together after transforming. The guards opposite them also raised their weapons and charged at the three of them. The sounds of fighting and battle cries rang out.
"Report! Something terrible has happened! Several rebels suddenly appeared in the courtyard and are fighting the guards!" someone rushed into the main hall and reported.
A smile appeared at the corner of Esdeath's lips upon hearing the report. "So they came after all, just as I expected." She had waited a long time for this moment. Esdeath herself was a battle maniac, yet she had never found an opponent who could make her fight at full strength. Night Raid clearly met that standard. Defeating powerful enemies was also something that made Esdeath very happy.
Belic's expression changed drastically. None of the arrogant air he had possessed when Chen Fan and the others first arrived remained. Instead, he looked like an extremely timid coward, trembling even as he sat in his chair.
Hearing that the enemy had entered the courtyard filled him with terror. "What? The enemy has already entered the courtyard? Isn't that practically right outside the door?