Chapter 1461 Before Dawn
It only takes a genius to remember the address of this website in one second: (Vertex Chinese), the fastest updates! No ads! As it continues to get closer to the Devil's King's City, the attack on the floating island becomes more and more fierce.
From once a day at the beginning, to once every few hours now, often the second wave appears on the skyline before the previous wave of attacks is over.
Only after nightfall will the floating island experience a moment of peace.
All unfinished projects and ground facilities have been basically stopped. The construction team has put all its manpower and energy into repairing the runway. However, facing the enemy's tidal offensive, Roland did not dare to let the Sky Knights pursue more. This made The pressure was all on Eleanor.
Another change is that the number of high-level devils is also increasing rapidly. Some of them are known for their strength, and some have weird and unpredictable abilities. The subsequent loss of the drone gun tower further amplified the defensive pressure.
By the afternoon of the next day, the enemy broke into the floating island for the first time - after several high-level devils used magic blades to cut open the sealed gate, Eleanor immediately issued an invasion alarm. The God's Punishment Witches, who were armed to the teeth, formed the second line of defense. The two sides fought in the narrow corridor. This scene was like a battlefield designed by the Federation hundreds of years ago, except that the positions of the two sides were completely reversed.
In Akalis' conception, the God's Punishment Witch is the tip of the spear that pierces the devil's position, and is the key to destroying the obelisk and the mother body. Only by defeating the resisting enemy can mankind have any hope of victory. On the floating island, the devils have become the attacking party, and the God's Punishment Witch only needs to block their progress.
However, their strength standards have not been lowered because of this - in a sense, the God's Punishment Witches are the nemesis cultivated against high-level enemies. It is difficult for a devil with forbidden abilities to take any advantage in front of a group of ancient witches who are similar to supernatural beings and are not afraid of pain, not to mention they still hold guns in their hands.
Therefore, despite being at an absolute disadvantage in terms of numbers, they still blocked the enemy from the core area.
At the same time, traces of devil troops also appeared on the ground, most of which were spider-shaped monsters. There were a few here and there at first, but now they have gathered into a small patch of "black puddles".
"It's like ants waiting for corpses." Agatha looked at the scene below the floating island and murmured in a low voice. "If we fall, they will definitely swarm up and tear everyone into pieces."
"More devils are still on the way. It seems that the enemy wants to surround us." Phyllis also looked solemn. "In the past, the Federation wanted to completely defeat the devils with a supernatural force. Now it seems that this idea is a bit naive. ”
"Well, even without Mask and its symbiote army, this amount is not something the Federation can absorb..." The Ice Witch closed her eyes, "We underestimated the battle of divine will."
"But at least you have retained hope." Roland patted her shoulder with relief. Regardless of the outcome of the Witch Empire, after mankind experienced two complete disastrous defeats, they still retained the fire of resistance instead of giving up completely. This alone is very difficult.
"Your Majesty!" At this time, Feilin came over with the latest information, "The route of the devil's floating city has changed, and it seems to have turned to our side!"
"Who is the reporter?"
"It's Miss Lightning from the expedition group. She also said that the other party has expanded the patrol range of the Terror Beast at the same time, and she and Maisie can no longer stay nearby to monitor. Finally, Miss Lightning mentioned that there is an extremely amazing magic reaction below the royal city. Overflowing, even she, who is not good at sensing magic, noticed the burning aura."
Roland couldn't help but look at Agatha.
"What do you think that is?"
"I don't know..." the latter shook his head, "but since the magic power has been condensed to this extent, it will definitely not be something simple."
"Same as I thought." Roland agreed.
It's surprising, isn't it?
Symbiotes, high-level evolutionary mass production, gods of divine creation... The devil has really seen endless new things emerging in the past hundred years. Even though they were still using ordinary bone spears at the beginning of the War of Divine Will, they had now been replaced by explosive improved ones - although not every madman could have one. Even if the gunpowder used was not human, it must have been inspired accordingly.
In the past, people often said that war is the best catalyst for civilization, and it seems that there is some truth in it. Roland looked at the dim sky above the projection, God... is this what you want to see?
There is no doubt that if they continue to advance against the attack, they have no chance of winning. At this time, the floating island is like a boat sailing against the current, and the turbulent black water is thousands of devils. If the number of enemies increases several times, there will inevitably be a large number of casualties on the island.
And judging from the powerful magic emerging from the Demon King's City and their proactive approach, they should have more than one trump card for the decisive battle.
But... he never thought about having to fight to the death with the other party face to face from the beginning.
The location of the floating island on the map is still a little short of the end of the marked red line, but since the devil is willing to take the initiative to shorten this distance, he can also save some effort.
"Notify everyone and gather in the conference room." Roland ordered Felin, "It's time."
Everyone in the command post put down what they were doing and looked in this direction.
The room suddenly became extremely quiet.
"As you command, Your Majesty." The knight puffed out his chest and raised his hand in salute.
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A few minutes later, the top brass gathered on the top floor of the bridge.
The setting sun is sinking into the earth little by little, and the skyline is showing a blood red color. The numerous corpses of devils lying on the landing field add a chilling color to the afterglow.
"Tonight, the enemy will enter our final strike range."
Roland looked at the attendees. They were divided into two rows around the long table. On one side were the witches - Anna, Wendy, Agatha, Phyllis... and on the other side were the military commanders - Iron Ax, Edith. , Brian, Felin... Every pair of eyes is full of silent trust. Even though the enemy was overwhelming like dark clouds, no one showed any signs of retreat or uneasiness.
"I don't think there is any need to repeat this plan. From the moment it was born, everyone has been involved in it and witnessed its entire process from scratch." Roland said slowly, "Although I was the one who proposed the plan, But it won’t become a reality without everyone’s joint efforts.”
Prototype bomb trial production, parameter calculation, configuration selection, airdrop test - even with the assistance of the Graycastle Design Bureau, he followed the process step by step to complete the full set of inspections from experimental products to operational weapons, in order to be used in actual combat No surprises.
"In order to minimize the chance of being discovered and avoid unnecessary losses on the road, the fleet will set off at around five in the morning. Night flights are full of risks, but I believe Tilly can lead the Sky Knights to do this. If everything goes well , tomorrow morning, there will be a new 'sun' in the sky."
Seeing that no one in the conference room had any objections, Roland stood up and said, "Then, I declare that the Sun Glory Project has been officially launched!" He paused, "——Remember, the darkest moment is just before dawn."