Bathed in the crimson light, Lancelot, facing the many gazes that converged upon him, raised an eyebrow and said, "If you want to praise me, just say so. Don't be shy."
Everyone: "╮( •́ω•̀ )╭..."
"Did you know in advance that there was an ambush?" Vermila asked.
"I have some guesses, but no concrete evidence. I've already told Brigadier General Mountbatten, but he said I'm being too suspicious..." Lancelot shrugged, then turned around and gazed into the distance. The scenes he saw through the blood-red curtain made his expression grave.
Seeing this, Vermila and the others quickly turned around.
Within that crimson world, streaks of blood appeared, baring their fangs and claws as they charged toward the students of the three academies. Their piercing screams even echoed far and wide through the barrier of the blood-red light.
Moreover, various offensive weapons emerged from the ground, their muzzles flashing with fire, and a barrage of steel bullets formed a dense, crossfire network, like a magnificent rainbow across the sky.
The situation is critical; many students have been injured, but thankfully, no one has died so far.
"Oh no, Gosdo and the others are trapped. We have to rescue them!" Vermila said anxiously.
Lancelot narrowed his eyes slightly. "Save them? What can we use to save them? They have the upper hand and are definitely well-prepared. They haven't revealed all their cards yet. With just the few of us, going up there would only be suicide missions, a drop in the ocean. Let's wait and see."
At this moment, Damu also stepped forward and said, "Don't worry, with the elites from the three academies all out, they will normally be accompanied by guardians. Once the guardians take action, their crisis will naturally be resolved."
Lancelot, however, was not as optimistic as Damu. After a sigh, he said quietly, "I'm afraid they anticipated this move as well."
"This... no way..." Damu hesitated, but the next moment, Lancelot's words were proven true.
Not long after Gosdo and his companions were in danger, a golden-red sun suddenly appeared in the sky.
The tranquil night instantly brightened, and bursts of flame descended from the sky. At the same time, a voice filled with boundless rage rang out, "You Chosen Ones have no fear! How dare you ambush our four great academies! You're courting death!"
Boom!!
Hundreds of enormous fireballs rained down from the sky like a meteor shower, creating waves of heat wherever they passed, scorching the air and causing violent ripples. In an instant, the entire manor was transformed into a giant steamer.
"Epic powerhouse!" Vermila's eyes lit up. "It's a guardian! Gosdo and the others are saved!"
Lancelot remained silent, simply observing the scene before him that resembled a natural disaster.
"Hoo! Davis, we've been waiting for you for ages."
A deafening dragon roar echoed through the heavens. The next second, under everyone's watchful eyes, a pair of golden dragon wings that blotted out the sky slowly closed, and the dragon skin that shimmered with metallic luster forcefully caught the clusters of golden-red fireballs.
The terrifying flames ejected from the exploding fireball set the entire manor ablaze, the fire raging and spreading in all directions.
This is Epic- level destructive power; even a casual aftershock can Destruction vast swathes of territory.
If all efforts are made, a single Epic life form could Destruction the entire surface ecosystem of a planet. Of course, this would take time and would only be possible on an ordinary life-bearing planet.
After the dragon wings blocked the guardian's attack, they slowly retracted. Above the sky, three life forms exuding terrifying auras stood proudly: a Gold Dragon and two Sea Clan.
The immense pressure from the higher level of life caused all the beings below, including Lancelot and the others, to tremble involuntarily.
"Three... three Epic!"
Vermila and Damu stared wide-eyed, their eyes instantly filled with despair.
There was only one guardian, while the opponent had three. It was a three-on-one situation, so it's no wonder the two performed so well.
"Hmm? Dragon Island and the Sea Clan, so that's why the Chosen Ones have such audacity. It turns out you're backing them up." Guardian Davis sneered, showing no fear even when facing three equally powerful individuals.
"Haha, Davis, this time I'm going to tear these Alliance geniuses to shreds right in front of you, and show you the consequences of opposing my Sea Dragon Alliance!" A Sea Clan wielding a giant warhammer laughed maniacally, then flashed and pounced towards the crimson world below.
Sensing the undisguised brutality and murderous intent emanating from the Epic life form, hundreds of students turned deathly pale, their blood almost frozen, and their movements became sluggish.
No matter how talented someone is, they are nothing until they mature.
"How dare you!" Davis roared, golden wings unfurling from his back. In a flash, he transformed into a golden light, about to stop the Sea Clan.
But the Gold Dragon was no slower than him, and perhaps even slightly faster. It arrived before Davis, its powerful claws wreathed in flames and lightning, and slammed down on Davis with tremendous force.
Left with no other option, the latter had to defend and engage in a battle with Gold Dragon.
Another Sea Clan Epic turned its gaze to Lancelot and his companions, who were located at the boundary between the inner and outer perimeters. With a swift movement, it brought a gust of foul wind and flew over with a ferocious expression.
"It's over, he's coming for us. We still couldn't dodge him. Teacher Zyra, I guess I can only marry you in my next life..." Vermila muttered to herself, her face ashen.
Lancelot glanced at her, then gave the girl a light flick on the forehead, annoyed. "Unless you're desperate, you should tell Zyra your last words yourself."
Leaving those words behind, Lancelot walked out alone.
Despite the overwhelming and terrifying pressure, he remained upright and walked step by step to the front of everyone.
He left the enemy to himself and turned his back on his teammates.
Vermila and the others were stunned.
Is this a desperate attempt to save them, even at the cost of one's own life?
What a fearless spirit!