"Where did those Mecha come from?" The young Bishop's face darkened at the sight.
He had come to command the Criminal Army to temper himself in battle and build up a record of military achievements that would help him rise through the Holy Light Church. An unexpected defeat on the front line would damage both his reputation and his prospects. No wonder he was agitated.
"Use the Holy Light Cannons," the young Bishop ordered coldly.
"But, sir, our people are still over there!" a Cleric beside him blurted out, only to meet the commander's stern gaze.
"Those men are sinners. Fighting for the Lord is their only chance to wash away their sins," the young commander declared, leaving no room for argument.
"Yes, sir!" The Cleric shuddered under that stare and hurried off to carry out the order.
Moments later, flashes lit up the rear of the Holy Light Church's forces. Several pale-gold beams then surged toward the Marine Armor squad.
Green spotted the danger and immediately ordered the magic armor activated. The Marine Armor units dropped to one knee. Dense Magic Runes appeared across their shoulders, raising shields of light that blocked the incoming beams.
The Holy Light Cannons were powerful, however. Six Kobold Marine Armor units lost their shields and exploded on the spot, while the nearby cannon fodder suffered even heavier casualties.
The barrage also showed how tough the Skeleton Soldier Marine Armor was. Its price tag of nearly ten thousand Gold Pounds had not been for nothing. The Kobold Marine Armor units caught by direct hits from the Holy Light Cannons were all destroyed, but one Skeleton Soldier Marine Armor survived. Its shield had broken too, yet its sturdy armor had somehow held!
The surviving Skeleton Soldier Marine Armor was a wreck. Its entire left arm