Chapter: 48. Reinforcements!
An ant shaking a tree, a mantis blocking a chariot.
When a tiny object faces a torrent, logically, it should be instantly swallowed up without a trace.
However… there are always some things that defy the logic of the universe.
Even Philex, who had meticulously planned for a long time, could hardly believe the bizarre scene unfolding before him.
A black feather appeared out of nowhere, floating in front of Princess Livra. The black feather slowly rotated, managing to create a transparent oval barrier that enveloped the entire royal family.
Where the magic cannon passed, even as it soared high through the sky, the distant ground was left with charred scars resembling a dragon, enough to glimpse the terrifying power of the magic cannon.
Yet, against such might, it found it difficult to advance even an inch when it struck the barrier created by the tiny black feather, giving an illusion that it had no actual power at all.
The Olus royal family did not possess such a treasure…
Moreover, judging by the magical properties of that black feather, it could only be…
“Xue Feiya Hald! What have you done this time!”
“As you can see,” Xue Feiya stood in place, looking up at the magic cannon that continued to unleash its might upon the world, revealing a sly smile. “Haven’t I done nothing at all? Didn’t you say to appreciate the magic miracle created by your human race? I’m watching, but it seems it’s not as grand as you said… Look, it hasn’t even destroyed a platform!”
The passive black feather defense set up for Livra was enough to withstand the assault of the magic cannon.
However, to be honest… the power of this magic cannon indeed slightly exceeded Xue Fei’s expectations. She manipulated magic with her fingertips, and another black feather floated out from behind her, fortifying the defense alongside the first one.
Hehe, if one isn’t enough, then two will do!
Didn’t Philex say there was more than one magic cannon?
Coincidentally, I have more than one black feather!
The black feathers grow back like hair, they won’t be plucked away!
Seeing her carefully developed artillery being so easily blocked, Philex didn’t express his anger outwardly, but inside he was burning with rage.
Demon Princess… this matter initially had nothing to do with you.
But you brought this upon yourself.
“So ruthless… so despicable… What does the matter between humans have to do with your demon race… you demons always meddle in things that don’t concern you…! Mi Erhe! Please bring forth the item I asked you to safeguard!”
“Okay…! I… I got it! Philex, here you go!”
Mi Erhe was in a panic, his frantic search for magical tools within the gilded garments of the Olus royal family was chaotic.
He found the item Philex mentioned.
Xue Feiya focused her gaze…
Oh! Isn’t this an old friend!
Just like the one Belis took out from the barrier before, it was a magic crystal that could temporarily store magic.
Philex received not just one but a total of five such magic crystals.
These magic crystals were like blind boxes; you never knew what kind of magic was sealed inside.
Xue Feiya had loved opening blind boxes in her past life!
Seeing that Xue Feiya had no reaction, Philex secretly felt he had made a good bet.
It was quite unexpected.
—But this might be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to eliminate the Demon Princess.
With her taking out the magic crystals, she hadn’t rushed over to interrupt his spellcasting… Instead, she remained frozen in place, which perhaps indicated that she was exhausted from maintaining the defensive barrier for the royal family?
Heh… the Demon Princess is indeed cunning, pretending to be calm when in reality she’s struggling, wanting to drag out time until the cannon fire ends.
Thinking about it, it’s no surprise; blocking magical cannon fire with just her own strength, if she still had the energy to spare, then that would be a joke.
The cannon fire would continue for a while.
During this time… it was enough to set up a deadly strike.
Philex released the five magic crystals he held, the crystals lit up with colorful lights as they floated, illuminating the arrogant intention to kill that began to rise within Philex.
“Magic crystals… I guessed they might come in handy; I even specially brought them from your homeland in the Demon Territory, I must say that the Demon Territory really has some interesting things… can store magic… what a great idea. But Your Highness, how do you feel knowing that you’ll be turned to dust by the creations of your homeland? Don’t worry, when the joint forces of the kingdom and church state bring high-level races to counterattack the Demon Territory on that day, I will make sure to relay your last words to the Demon King.”
“Why so much nonsense?” Xue Feiya wanted to see what magic was inside, so hurry up and let it go!
“Oh dear… looks like you’ve resigned to your fate, well then… very well, the magic is just about ready, Mi Erhe, prepare to retreat, run as fast as you can, otherwise, if you get blown up… I can’t save you.”
“?”
As the words fell.
The five crystals reached a critical point and emitted brilliant white light simultaneously.
Mi Erhe finally reacted and frantically fled backward, while Philex supported his defensive magic and quickly retreated. He was quite eager to witness the legendary demise of the Demon Princess.
The Demon Princess dying to protect the human royal family… wouldn’t that make for a beautiful story, hahahaha!
Even having run quite far, Mi Erhe was still blown over and sent flying a dozen meters by the wind generated when the magic crystals released their power.
If Mi Erhe didn’t at least possess second-stage physical prowess… he might have been killed outright.
As for Xue Feiya, facing the magic crystals directly.
She finally saw the magic sealed within.
—She was quite disappointed.
You church state really haven’t produced anything new, have you?
The magic sealed in the five crystals was nothing more than a blast identical to that of the magic cannon in the sky, presumably a portion separated from it.
However, in terms of power, it was significantly weaker, a common issue with magic crystals.
Philex’s face showed anticipation; he believed he was about to slay the Demon Princess, and the Pope would surely recognize his great achievement!
The result…
What unfolded before him was simply incomprehensible…
“Why… what on earth are you… some kind of monster?”
“Oh dear, saying such things isn’t very nice, you dog.”
What comes around goes around; if you insult me, I’ll insult you back.
Xue Feiya had done nothing.
The magic contained within the five crystals was now unleashing its full force, but when the assault reached her, it seemed to encounter an unbreakable barrier, splitting and flowing around her, as the magic cannon could only shoot like five meteors into the dark night sky.
“Not done yet!!”
Philex didn’t want to miss this opportunity; once the magic cannon fire ended, and the kingdom regained its composure, everything would be much more difficult.
Philex raised his arm high, signaling something.
In the distance, among the two Tenth Stage fighters locked in battle with Ecklight, one of them created space and turned around, redirecting the magic they had maximized for attacking Ecklight toward the Demon Princess.
Moreover.
Philex gritted his teeth and adjusted the magic cannon’s command; the bombardments that had been striking the throne platform oddly changed direction, pouring down like a waterfall toward Xue Feiya.
Thus, she was surrounded on three sides.
Uh… Xue Feiya felt…
—Is this necessary?
After all, am I just someone passing by to mediate?
You all dare to attempt to gang up on the weak mediator, is there no humanity left?
At this point, she even suspected that everything happening today was designed specifically to target her.
With attacks approaching from three sides, Xue Feiya felt time slow down in her eyes, as if the colors in her space were fading away.
This was her moment of contemplation.
The range of the attacks was quite large.
If she directly used the Reflection spell that had previously blocked the magic crystals, there was over a ninety percent probability that it would result in heavy casualties within the audience.
And if she directly pushed back with magic of equal or greater power than the magic cannon…
Then it wouldn’t just be heavy casualties; innocent people would be turned to ashes.
Defensive measures are impossible, and counterattacks are even less so.
Other absorption-type magic would take some time to deploy, making them even less feasible to consider.
Hmm… this is somewhat tricky.
Xue Feiya was not afraid of seeing people die, but she didn’t want innocent individuals to die because of her.
—This was the same reason she had left the battlefield.
Well then, never mind.
Since it was others who first expressed their intent to kill and wished to eliminate her, isn’t it a bit unreasonable to have her weigh things now?
Yet Xue Feiya still intended to do her utmost through precise magical manipulations to protect the audience as much as possible.
And she wished them good luck in dodging.
It’s not conducive to watch the excitement without running away.
Time’s flow restored to normal.
As Xue Feiya withdrew Reflection, preparing to face the three incoming magic blasts barehanded…
Two familiar and pleasant voices quickly surrounded her.
“Xue Feiya!”
“Sister…! Over here!”
A surprise Tenth Stage magical attack from behind—was sliced cleanly in two by the form of Xiya, who appeared instantaneously holding a Holy Sword.
The five magic crystals from the front—were all obliterated by Belis, leaping down from the Demon platform with her magical blade.
With no magic that would reflect back to the audience, what remained was just the torrent of the magic cannon cascading from the sky.
Xue Feiya raised her barrier, effortlessly pushing it back without any worries.
The massive magic was directly sent back into the sky, exploding.
Creating a grand spectacle resembling fireworks, illuminating the eyes of everyone present.
Xue Feiya felt the solid backing behind her; it was Xiya’s back.
Similarly, Belis, blocking in front of her, glanced back, and the desire to protect her sister in her eyes grew even stronger.
Oh dear…
I have reinforcements too!
“Xue Feiya, are you okay…? Sorry for taking a bit of time to deal with that Tenth Stage old lady over there.”
“We’ll strike swiftly!”
“Not going back with Father and Mother was indeed the right choice; Sister, I just got back and saw you causing trouble again!”
Golden and purple magical particles swirled around Xue Feiya from both the front and back, warming her heart.
I mean you all…
Even if you hadn’t come, I wouldn’t be in danger.
—But I might feel a bit lonely.
So, your arrival is just perfect…
Hehe, I’m happy now; I also have reinforcements! Philex, are you angry?
With all of us working together, our strength can cut through steel; we will surely sweep through everything…!
“Tsk… that damned golden-haired big-breasted woman… Does Sister need your help? Be a bit self-aware!”
“Hm…? I thought I heard some kind of noise, probably some biting animal…! Did you hear that, Xue Feiya?”
“You all got it wrong; I didn’t call, and I won’t bite anyone.”
““Not talking about you!!””
“……”
We… we will be unstoppable… victorious…?
First of all, please don’t argue.
That would make my reinforcements seem rather dim-witted.
