The Giants and the foot soldiers were lucky they did not experience the terrible magic at work. Earl Barbatos who had been a little further from the frontlines couldn't help but curse at this sudden reversal.
They knew their Dragon Devil allies would have survived the massive magical assault since they were among the toughest he ever knew. This made it even worse seeing them get slaughtered after Keyrin's attack left them vulnerable.
Yet, their loss was the Giants' gain.
The Armoured Giants finally made it to the front of actual defensive lines since their enemy's heavy hitters had been busy in the skies. Once there they quickly managed to capture three-quarters of the sky bridge.
Taking indefinite hiatus, rewrite chaps and post at times. tyvm