The Tartarus Kingdom.
The Royal Capital, Shpirren.
We launched an offensive, but…
We were easily broken through by the enemy, and they are now advancing towards this Royal Capital.
The Royal Capital’s residents are fleeing one after another, creating a massive traffic jam on the Great Street.
We have defensive combat power, but…
We are no match for the enemy who has broken through our forces.
The Royal Castle.
The First Prince is the New King.
The Second Prince is the King’s Aide.
The military and civil officials left in charge during their absence.
“How far has the enemy advanced?”
“Yes, Your Majesty the King. They are currently around this area.”
“According to the report from General ○○, who is dealing with them, it seems they won’t hold out for much longer…”
We are in a cooperative relationship with the northern kingdom… We are fighting together due to shared interests.
However, it’s only a matter of time until they reach the Royal Capital.
The King signals his younger brother (the King’s Aide), who is a year younger than him, with his eyes.
“Everyone, I don’t think you’ll come up with any good ideas by overworking yourselves. Shall we take a break?”
“Ah, yes.”
“Hm, indeed.”
They leave the room one after another, offering their utmost respect.
Only the two members of the Royal Family remain.
“Haaaaa…”
“Good work, Elder Brother.”
“You should call me ‘Your Majesty’♪?”
“Yes, yes, good work, Your Majesty.”
“…The enemy is aiming for this Royal Capital, isn’t that right?”
“Yes.”
“What do you think we should do?”
“Our remaining hand is our personal guard force.”
“Can we do something by mobilizing the subordinates of the military officials from earlier?”
“It’s impossible.”
The older brother (the King), who is told by his younger brother that it’s impossible.
After their break time ends.
They attend the pointless meeting once more.
“Your Majesty the King and the King’s Aide, please enter~!”
We are greeted with the utmost respect.
“Well then, everyone, you must be feeling a little better. It is time to suck this country dry. Please come up with a plan to save the country.”
***
The Royal Exclusive Machine (Rayos) is playing with the Tartarus Kingdom Army.
“Catapult! Shoot it down quickly!”
General ○○, with whom the Kings were speaking.
In an attempt to stop the Royal Exclusive Machine (King Star) that Rayos is possessing, they are launching anti-ground explosives with a catapult into the sky, showing how desperate they are.
This is bad, bad, bad!
If this point is breached, there will be no defensive forces left in the Royal Capital.
“Shoot it down quickly—!! Useless! Scatter them in their path! Even if you aim, at that speed it’s too late!”
Ten minutes later.
“Ahhhhhh—…!?”
General ○○ stretches his hand towards the sky where the attack cannot reach, trembling with responsibility for letting the enemy machine reach the Royal Capital.
Even when his subordinate calls out to him, asking what to do.
“It’s not my fault… mumble mumble.”
“General? Please come back. Give us instructions.”
The escaped enemy machine (Golem)… Rayos, possessing the Royal Exclusive Machine (King Star). With no obstacles in its path, it easily arrives at the Tartarus Kingdom’s capital, Shpirren.
I can see it!
Now, let’s give them a spectacular greeting—♪!
The Royal Exclusive Machine (Rayos) changes its function (mode) from flight to bombing by switching its Support Device (backpack).
Screams of residents from all over the Royal Capital erupt, louder than the alarm bells.
“Hello—♪!”
“Elemental Rain.”
A Magic Engraving that randomly showers the ground with elemental attacks to bomb it.
Gyaaaaaaaah.
With the Magic Detection Sensor at maximum, it bombs the unmanned buildings. Outside the Royal Capital, people are stampeding.
“Hahahaha♪! You think you can escape from me♪?”
It ascends to an altitude beyond the range of anti-aircraft fire from the Royal Capital. Maintaining its hover, it releases its possession. It possesses the ground beneath the feet of the residents fleeing to lands other than the east of the Royal Capital (where enemies still linger). It causes the entrances and exits of various parts of the Royal Capital to collapse. I won’t let a single person escape from this place♪!
Kyaaa?! Uwaaa?!
Those who fled first suddenly disappear before their eyes.
Before they can wonder what happened, they are pushed from behind and half of the fleeing residents fall into the sunken ground. Those at the very bottom are crushed to death, suffocated to death, die from heavy bleeding, or die from internal bleeding.
Watching those who are saved on the edge of the collapsed ground, Rayos returns to the Royal Exclusive Machine (King Star) that was kept in the air.
Possession.
“I’ll be visiting the castle~~♪”
“They’re here—!? They’re here, they’re here—!”
“Magic volley fire—!!”
Most of the remaining forces in the castle greet them.
Those absent are those who can only fight in close combat and their superiors (including royalty and nobles).
“The power isn’t enough♪.”
*Pop!*
As if crushing an ant, it is crushed by the Royal Exclusive Machine (King Star), weighing several tons.
*Crack!*
Not only that.
Cracks spread across the stone pavement.
“The footing is collapsing!? Retreat! Back into the castle—”
“Burn♪.”
One of the mechanisms. It extends protrusions stored in its arms and fires excessive magic bullets at people. Those who seemed to be commanders and those at the very rear turn into flesh fragments.
“What a pretty fireworks display~~♪! Now, who will be fireworks next♪?”
” ” ” “Hiii!!” ” ” ”
They choose to flee, abandoning their weapons.
A magnificent escape. Is it a trap♪?
Rayos releases its possession.
It pursues in its Astral Body.
No traps. No ambushes.
Important figures (the New King and the woman)… none.
Possession.
*Clang!*
” ” ?! …Hm? What was that sound?” ”
“Hey!? Let’s run!”
” ” Ah, ah…? ” ”
“…………”
Rayos, possessing ornamental armor. First, it heads to the treasury where valuables are stored. Using its Possession Ability, it physically unlocks all the keys. It regrets the small amount of gold and silver treasures, and then possesses the ceiling, creating the shortest route to the Royal Exclusive Machine (King Star).
*Rattle, rumble.*
Intermittent vibrations shake the ground beneath their feet. The Royal Guards, guiding the protected individuals to safety, assume the enemy is underground.
“Did His Majesty escape?”
“Yes, Squad Leader. We are the last. However…”
“What is it? Was there another enemy!”
“No, it’s not that…”
The messenger hesitates.
“What in the world happened?”
“…Actually.”
The messenger finally explains. All the exits of the Royal Capital have collapsed. At the bottom, those who tried to escape are struggling to get out, creating a hellish scene. It is extremely difficult to escape from the Royal Capital.
“…What is this.”
They escaped from the enemy who attacked the castle, but… they cannot escape the Royal Capital.
“This is like being lambs in a barrel… Hah!”
“What is it… Mog?!”
“Be quiet… (whispering)”
The Squad Leader had used Physical Enhancement magic. He catches the sound of approaching soles from afar.
“Let’s get out of here quickly.”
“Yes.”
*CRASH!!*
” ” ?! ” ”
The sound was distant, but the sound of metal colliding with the stone pavement echoes from the direction they are fleeing. The Squad Leaders, acting as the rearguard, stop.
“Impossible!? They’ve outflanked us. Are Their Majesties safe!?”
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is back and he’s here to tell you who’s going to hell. I’m sorry, but I haven’t heard of you. Come on, I’ll take you there.
The Royal Capital is surrounded.
Rayos, possessing the Royal Machine, lands in the Royal Castle’s garden again.
“Good afternoon, Your Majesty the King. I’m back from the front lines.”
Rayos’s possession ability comes into play as the Royal Machine dives into the castle. It immediately changes its form to a bomber and unleashes a devastating attack.
“This is… this is a nightmare! The Royal Exclusive Machine in the garden!?”
The King, his eyes widened in horror, scrambles to his feet as the castle walls crumble.
“This is how it ends! A foolish king who put his faith in those who couldn’t defend him!”
Rayos’s voice rings out, laced with sadistic glee.
“This is the end of the Tartarus Kingdom! Farewell!”
With a deafening roar, the Royal Machine unleashes its full power, engulfing the Royal Castle in a fiery inferno. The flames rise into the sky, painting a grim picture of the kingdom’s downfall.
