Chapter 607
Chapter 607: Let’s Rampage After a Long Time (3)
Thud, thud, thud, thud!
The cyclopes, who were hurling rocks at the fortress, turned their heads at the sound of galloping hooves.
The small humans were riding horses and charging towards them. Anger surged at their fearless arrogance.
Kaaah!
One cyclops lifted a rock and hurled it at the approaching humans.
These were the stones gathered at the fortress to deal with monsters. Naturally, their size was quite substantial.
If it hit properly, it would completely disrupt their ranks.
Pahh!
As the stone sliced through the air, Ghislaine’s eyes sparkled with excitement.
Woosh!
Dozens of spears made of magic power materialized around him. They were launched directly at the incoming rock.
KABOOM!
The rock shattered into pieces instantly. In the meantime, the Knight Order led by Ghislaine moved forward.
Kaaah!
All five cyclopes fixed their gaze on Ghislaine.
The momentum of the approaching humans felt ominous. The monsters instinctively sensed danger.
Kaaah!
The five cyclopes stopped their assault on the fortress, picking up rocks to throw at Ghislaine and the knights.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
The flying rocks were continuously shattered by Ghislaine’s magic spears.
Seeing their rock attacks failing, the cyclopes grew more frantic and grabbed the large clubs resting beside them.
These clubs were made from enormous trees, capable of staggering even a dragon if it connected.
Kaaah!
Watching the roaring cyclopes, Ghislaine grinned.
“Come on, let’s rampage after a long time.”
Hiiiii!
Ghislaine’s eyes began to glow red. A swirling energy enveloped him, extending to the Black King.
Thud, thud, thud, thud!
Each cyclops exhibited power comparable to that of superhumans. But Ghislaine showed no fear whatsoever.
The ones following him were skilled enough to handle them.
Ghislaine gripped his massive greatsword tightly and shouted.
“Gillian! Kaor! Take them one by one! The rest spread out to keep the surroundings in check!”
Gillian and Kaor raced alongside Ghislaine.
Pahhh!
As soon as Ghislaine’s orders were given, an aura was released from the greatswords held by the two.
Zing—!
Light burst forth from the black armor of the Knight Order. The armor, now infused with the knights’ tremendous mana, had become far more powerful than before.
Thud, thud, thud, thud!
With the sound of thundering hooves shaking the ground, the Knight Order of Penris charged forth like lightning in a storm.
They charged without a moment’s hesitation into the hell of swarming monsters.
Thud, thud, thud, thud!
The Penris knights in the pursuit were only half of their number. The remaining half had gone with the mobile army to another fortress.
Despite their strength, facing the tidal wave of monsters with just half their number wouldn’t be easy. Yet, the faces of the Penris knights were filled with excitement resembling a thrill.
A fierce grin spread across all the knights’ faces, their eyes burning with passionate determination instead of fear.
—They charge first into the most dangerous place.
This was not just a motto; it was the very reason for the existence of the Knight Order of Penris.
They were born for this moment and had lived for this moment. They had received the best support and endured harsh training for this.
Thus, they became the strongest knight order on the continent.
KABOOM!
With a sound like thunder, the Knight Order of Penris clashed against the frontlines of the monsters.
Their charge, piercing like meteorites from the night sky, was swift and strong enough to halt anyone.
The monsters charging toward the fortress couldn’t even put up a proper defense, merely swept aside. The destructive power of the Knight Order of Penris was now the mightiest in the continent.
Their numbers were notably fewer, yet all of them had reached the rank of elite knights. Some had even reached the pinnacle like Lucas.
As they swung their greatswords, the monsters were instantly ripped apart.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
The monsters blocking the way between the cyclopes and the knight order quickly vanished.
Kuooh!
Kaboom! Kaboom! Kaboom!
The roars of the cyclopes shook the earth. With red madness sparking in their eyes, they charged towards Ghislaine.
The leading cyclops raised a massive club, ready to smash Ghislaine into the ground with all its might.
KABOOM!
With a tremendous noise, the club struck the earth. But Ghislaine was already gone.
Evading the attack with exquisite horsemanship, Ghislaine swung his greatsword towards the cyclops’ ankle.
Slash!
The blade of the greatsword dug into the cyclops’ ankle. However, even a blade infused with the aura found it hard to slice through the cyclops’ thick limb.
Ultimately, the greatsword, which could cut through steel, became stuck.
In that moment, Ghislaine’s will connected with the flow of the world’s providence. The flow of the world responded to his will, guiding his sword.
Rumble!
The surrounding space distorted as the flow of time slowed. In that fleeting moment where everything seemed paused, only Ghislaine’s greatsword surged forward.
Cutting through the cyclops’ flesh and bone, it relentlessly advanced.
Chop!
When the world’s time returned to normal, an unbelievable sight unfolded.
The massive cyclops’s ankle was cleanly severed, soaring through the air. A flash erupted from the cut surface as red blood gushed forth like a fountain.
KAAH!
Kaboom!
The unbalanced cyclops dropped to one knee, collapsing.
The cyclops couldn’t comprehend what had just happened. He had certainly felt his powerful muscles withstanding the attack.
He would receive a wound, but that would be all. He could stomp down before his ankle was completely severed.
Yet, before he knew it, his ankle was gone. He sensed something was wrong instinctively but lacked the skill to understand why.
The cyclops could only exert superhuman strength using its robust physique, lacking the intelligence to grasp higher-level techniques.
Kaaah!
Thud, thud, thud, thud!
Ghislaine maneuvered around the howling cyclops.
Another cyclops nearby attempted to stomp him with its massive foot.
Kaboom!
As Ghislaine tightened his grip on the reins, the Black King twisted in an extraordinary manner, changing direction.
Thud, thud, thud, thud!
His horsemanship reached the level of the miraculous. The Black King, enhanced by Ghislaine’s mana, moved like a whirlwind under Ghislaine’s command.
Ghislaine continued to circle around, slicing through the nearby monsters.
Kaaah!
Two cyclopes swung their clubs at Ghislaine, trying to stomp him beneath their feet.
Kaboom! Kaboom! KABOOM!
But Ghislaine simply dodged and circled around, leaving only the surrounding monsters to be torn apart by his greatsword.
Meanwhile, Gillian and Kaor began to engage with their own cyclopes.
Though they couldn’t overpower the cyclopes, they could certainly keep their attention occupied.
Thanks to this, the Penris knights could fight the surrounding monsters without worry.
KAAAH!
The cyclopes became enraged. Even those who couldn’t stand properly due to their severed ankles swung their clubs at Ghislaine.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
But Ghislaine danced nimbly with the Black King, dodging every attack.
Instead, only the monsters approaching him were smashed to bits by the cyclopes’ clubs.
Before long, the surroundings became noticeably empty. The monsters that had been lunging at Ghislaine were all killed by the cyclopes.
Those who were a bit further away had either joined the Penris knights or charged toward the fortress.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
Dodging the rain of colossal clubs, Ghislaine took a deep breath.
“Phew!”
Intense red light glowed on the greatsword he held. Ghislaine then severed the ankle of another cyclops.
Graaaah!
Once more, his blade met resistance. The cyclops’s skin was just too thick and tough for the aura blade to slice through immediately.
But this time, focusing his will allowed Ghislaine to cut through the cyclops’ ankle.
KAAAH!
Kaboom!
The cyclops with the severed ankle couldn’t support its immense body could not remain standing.
Drip.
At the same time, a trickle of blood began to flow from Ghislaine’s nose. Even briefly exerting his will had taken a toll on his body.
Yet Ghislaine continued to move without rest. Saving strength in this situation was a luxury he couldn’t afford.
Thud, thud, thud, thud!
Boom! Boom! Boom!
The cyclopes attempted to bring Ghislaine down in anger, their fury directed solely at him.
With the Black King, Ghislaine evaded every attack, cutting the remaining cyclops’ ankle once more.
Slice!
Swish!
Kaboom!
The third cyclops swayed, losing its balance. Finally, all three cyclopes had their ankles severed.
The legendary giants struggled to rise, but it was not easy to support their mountain-like bodies with one leg missing.
KAAAH!
The furious screams of the cyclopes echoed.
They flailed in rage and agony, wildly swinging their clubs.
If they could just land a single hit, surely they could kill him, but they couldn’t manage to make contact.
Ghislaine, having neutralized the cyclopes’ movements, raised his mana even higher.
Although they had suffered severed ankles, the attacks originating from their enormous sizes remained a threat.
He had to move faster and more accurately.
Graaah!
The five-stage core within Ghislaine activated. Knowing that using too much of his will would be dangerous, he planned to fight using just the core’s power.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
As the cyclopes’ attacks struck the ground, the earth cracked, creating small tremors.
Even upon this shaking earth, the Black King moved freely like a dancer. Ghislaine felt as if he had become one with the Black King.
Slash!
Every time Ghislaine and the Black King moved, new wounds appeared on the bodies of the cyclopes.
Due to height differences, most of the attacks were aimed at their lower bodies, but occasionally, the arms swinging the clubs also failed to evade Ghislaine’s blade.
KAAAH!
The cyclopes were driven insane. A mere human that seemed no more significant than dust was flying around before their eyes, and capturing such a tiny being felt like an impossible task.
If only they could land just one solid blow, it would all be over, yet that opportunity never came.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
As the cyclopes swung their clubs in a fit of rage, Ghislaine’s attacks flew at incredible speed.
With time, the cyclopes’ arms, thighs, and calves became tattered and blood-soaked, like ragged cloth.
Kuuoooh!
The two cyclopes being occupied by Gillian and Kaor were also struggling to move.
The two couldn’t face the cyclopes like Ghislaine, but they could still direct their attention and score minor wounds.
The enraged attacks of the cyclopes were focused solely on the two, tying up the most threatening foes.
This shift began within the fortress.
“It’s done.”
Jerome’s eyes gleamed. There was no longer a need to fend off the cyclopes’ indiscriminate rock assaults.
Jerome’s gaze turned skyward. Dark flying monsters were still approaching in droves.
“Shall we begin?”
Jerome murmured with a grin.
The monsters climbing toward the fortress could be left to Belinda. He intended to take care of the skies.
Huff…
He took a moment to catch his breath.
Control of multiple spells had been used to fend off siege attacks while keeping the surrounding monsters at bay.
However, he now stopped the multiple spells and drew all the mana he could.
He planned to use simple magic, but it needed to be more powerful than ever.
It would take a little time, but he believed in Belinda and the soldiers and attempted it.
Crackle!
Before he knew it, green light began to flow around Jerome’s fingertips.
The light danced between his fingers, almost like a living entity. With each pass of his fingers, the light grew more intense and larger.
As it reached his palm, the lightning explosively expanded. The swirling electricity at the center of his palm quickly climbed up his arm.
Zzap!
When the lightning reached his shoulder, it seemed to pause briefly. But it was merely the calm before the storm.
Flash!
Suddenly, Jerome’s eyes sparkled with a blue glow.
As he extended his arm, the lightning began to move according to his will.
His voice resonated softly.
“Chain Lightning.”
KAAAAAH!
The bolt of lightning that burst from Jerome’s fingertips split in midair like branches, racing outward.
The magic that burst from his hand struck the first target. Then, it leaped even more powerfully to strike the second target.
Thus, the lightning savagely darted between the monsters, relentlessly moving among them.
Boom! Kaboom! KABOOM!
In the light of blue lightning that painted the sky, the battlefield lit up as brightly as day.
KAAAAAH!
At the moment Jerome’s magic peaked, a colossal thunderclap rang out, and the light of the lightning engulfed the world.
And in an instant, silence enveloped.
Saaah…
The archers and wizards shooting from the rear found themselves momentarily dazed.
The dark clouds, which had blocked even the sunlight, began to disperse slowly. Light started pouring down from the heavens.
The flying monsters that had covered the sky…
More than half of them had been turned to ashes, blown away.
