The Ethereal Asia Defense Corps, headed by Guan Yu, dispersed many of their elite to hunt down the monster all over the planet. Strategic planning was too much because many awakened Ethereal chose to join guilds for fame and wealth. As a result, the Ethereal Asia Defense Corps faced a shortage of experienced warriors to combat the monster. This forced them to devise innovative recruitment strategies and train new recruits at an accelerated pace to fill the gaps in their elite forces.
The Ethereal Asia Defense Corp has only elite 400 loyal combatants that Guan Yu personally gathered and recruited within his uncle's clan, and those were talented from other clans among the other 12 elders, like in the case of Annisha Hartono, the twin sister of Amisha, who is currently in a defensive position, keeping the Jack of Irons force from expanding their dominance in the city of Bandung, Indonesia.
Unlike the Ethereal European Defense Corps, they have nearly two thousand combatants, and the Ethereal African Defense Corps has less than 700 combatants. Despite the smaller number, the Ethereal Asian Defense Corps is known for its exceptional skills and unwavering loyalty to Guan Yu.
These combatants can never be swayed by wealth and fame, as their commitment lies solely in protecting their city and its people. They undergo rigorous training and are equipped with advanced weaponry, making them a formidable force to be reckoned with. Their reputation precedes them, as they have successfully defended Bandung against numerous threats in the past, earning the respect and admiration of both their allies and enemies alike.
Ramiel saw the live broadcast of the devastation on the news and wanted to help, but with the passing days, he was still thinking about how his ability to open a dimensional gate would affect Earth and how summoning his army might lead to more problems. He consulted Grandpa Tang, and he contemplated this and just gave him a reasonable answer: that protecting life and surviving are the basic instincts of any living being. his overwhelming power left unchecked and used openly without thinking about the outcome was indeed a foolish thing to do.
Grandpa Tang told him to look outside the box and not bend the rules for his own reasons. He knew this because Grandpa Tang disregarded the rules and created his own law because it was a mistake. Many lives were ruined, and it took him two lifetimes to make things right. and tried his best to wash away the stain of his sin.
He wanted to further explain to Ramiel that being this old tends to be a blessing and also a curse, but mentioning that he and the other elders all over the planet were immortals and have lived for many years and watched history unfold in their eyes, and at times they even used their power and influence to control the events based on their own perception and reason, Ramiel looked at his grandfather with curiosity and confusion.
He had always known his grandfather was wise and experienced, but the revelation of immortality and the manipulation of events left him with mixed emotions. Ramiel wondered how his grandfather had managed to maintain his integrity and righteousness amidst such power and influence. and told him he didn't need to hide their secret anymore.
Ramiel longed to understand the burden his grandfather had carried for so long and the reasons behind his decision to finally reveal their secret. As he listened intently, Ramiel's admiration for his grandfather grew even stronger, realizing that true wisdom lies not in the possession of power but in the ability to wield it responsibly and with an unwavering moral compass.
because the Empress already told him that most of the people around him upon her visit were in a state of endlessness because of the vast mana stored in their bodies, which allowed them to live indefinitely. Ramiel couldn't help but feel a sense of awe and admiration for his grandfather's ability to navigate such a complex world without succumbing to the temptations of immortality and manipulation.
He realized that his grandfather's integrity and righteousness were not just products of his character but also a result of his unwavering commitment to using his powers for the greater good.
Ramiel active golden eyes can see beyond mortal eyes, because soon his two bodies finally merge together, all his powers and abilities also become one. Seeing Grandpa Tang and Grandma Mao, their mana's were pure, and even if they were suppressing it it was still above rank S Gold.
And that was the most powerful rank ever recorded; they were truly immortals, and Ramiel felt a mix of awe and fear. He couldn't imagine living for hundreds or thousands of years, watching the world change and evolve while staying the same. But he also couldn't ignore the responsibility that came with such power and longevity.
Grandpa Tang continued to advise Ramiel, telling him that with great power comes great responsibility. He reminded Ramiel that he had a duty to use his powers for good and to protect those who were weaker and in need. He also cautioned him against using his abilities recklessly and without thinking of the consequences.
Ramiel listened intently, knowing that his grandfather's words held great wisdom and experience. As Ramiel absorbed all that his grandfather was telling him, he couldn't help but think about the devastation he had witnessed and how he could have used his powers to prevent it.
He realized that his hesitations and fears were holding him back from truly fulfilling his potential as a powerful being. He knew that he needed to find a balance between using his powers for the greater good and not causing harm in the process. With the guidance of his wise grandfather, Ramiel made a promise to himself to use his powers responsibly and to never let his fears hinder him from doing what was right.
He understood that with his abilities came to a great responsibility to protect and serve others, and he was determined to fulfil that duty to the best of his abilities. As he looked out at the world, Ramiel felt a newfound sense of purpose and determination, knowing that he had the support and guidance of his wise grandfather to help him along the way.
After their talk, Ramiel retired to his room to reflect on his grandfather's advice and dig deep within himself for a logical response. He was losing control of his personal and private life when, all of a sudden, he remembered designing the other version of Lā mĐ'ěr, also known as The Black Battle Mage.
This alternate image of Lā mǐ'ěr represented a version of himself that was fearless, powerful, and unyielding in the face of adversity. Ramiel knew that embodying this persona would give him the strength and confidence to overcome any obstacles that stood in his way. With a renewed sense of purpose, he began to envision the steps he needed to take in order to bring Lā mǐ'ěr to life and fulfil his newfound destiny.
And with symbiote armor, he could help him achieve his goal again. Soon the symbiote armor came out of his body, and it was delighted that they could come out again as they waited patiently until their master commanded them. He stood up and called for Beta, and just like that, she came out of the dimensional rift without any effort. It has been weeks now, and he still can't find any answer to how he could gain such overwhelming power.
He asks his godmother, Lady Laerdya Galadhiel, to investigate his current situation and have a meeting with the Council of Elders to seek guidance. Lady Laerdya Galadhiel, being a wise and experienced advisor and inventor, agreed to help him and immediately began her investigation. As they awaited her findings, he continued to train and harness his newfound powers while helping his Arcanian family understand and gain connection with his earth family.
He was determined to find a way to bridge the gap between his two worlds and create harmony among his loved ones. With Lady Laerdya's guidance, he hoped to uncover the secrets behind his overwhelming power and use it for the greater good.
many Jack of Iron army started to establish their own stronghold, the 37 jack of Irons before has grown to 60 and it has in Bandung established a two fortified base on Husein Sastranegara International Airport, the first was near the red dimensional rift that was in the middle of the runway, while the second stronghold was as the very end facing west.
the red dimensional rift still remained open, many government agency and military personnel were shock to see that the rift was still open after the entire area were bombarded with missiles equipped with the same spell used in the southeast Asian forest a few weeks ago, The government agencies and military personnel were perplexed by the fact that the red dimensional rift remained open despite the previous missile bombardment actually worked successfully many time before
Concerns grew as they realized that this rift could potentially bring a bigger treat, within those few hours the Orge giants began to gather material from the other side of the rift, at first they struggle to enter because they were burned and severely hurt by the residual magical energy.
However, as the giants adapted and found ways to protect themselves, they started pouring through in and out of the rift in increasing numbers. The government agencies and military personnel quickly realized that they were facing a much more formidable enemy than they had anticipated. but within a few hours of their rampage quiet down and they were all focus in securing their dominion over a two particular place near the dimensional gate.
The giants seemed to have adapted to the rift and raw energy burst, this was the first time expert saw this, most of the time creature that came out of the rift can never go back that is why most monster would loo for shelter in the near by mountain forest of even in manmade structures and make it their home,
However, these giants were different. They not only withstood the chaotic energy but also seemed to harness it, using it to their advantage. Their ability to establish dominance near the dimensional gate was a clear indication of their intelligence and adaptability. It was a sight that left the experts in awe, as they realized they were witnessing an unprecedented phenomenon in the realm of monster behavior.
They entered the rift and freely carried much of their equipment to the human realm and started building. It became evident that their objective was not only to secure their dominion but also to expand their influence beyond the immediate vicinity of the dimensional gate.
Dr.Mai Chenguang and her team quickly realized that these monsters were not simply mindless creatures but rather highly organized and strategic beings. As they observed the monsters constructing intricate structures and utilizing advanced technology, it became clear that they possessed a level of intelligence far beyond what was initially anticipated. The implications of this discovery were profound, as it challenged the conventional understanding of monster behavior and opened up new possibilities for future research and collaboration between humans and these enigmatic creatures.
The Jack of Irons or this ogre would eventually roam the area in search of food; they hunger mostly for human meat, posing a constant threat to the remaining civilians. The defense line proved to be ineffective against the relentless and cunning nature of these creatures, forcing the Ular Kemba League and Bayangan Licik Guild to reassess their strategies in order to protect the vulnerable population. They resort to attacking rather than directly confronting them.
as they realized that a direct confrontation with the Jack of Irons or the ogre would only lead to more casualties. By using ambush tactics, they were able to catch the creatures off guard and minimize the risk to civilians. However, this new strategy required careful coordination and precise execution in order to be successful. At this moment, after seventy hours, they were able to only kill five ogres that were level 25, and these were smaller than the rest, around 12 to 18 feet tall, and these were wearing limited armor, and looked like this group of ogre was only roaming the area searching for food.
But the real challenge lay ahead, as they knew that the Jack of Irons and the larger ogres were still lurking somewhere inside their stronghold and could cast attack spells. The team understood that they needed to gather more information about their enemy's whereabouts and strength before launching a full-scale attack.
Despite the efforts of the Ular Kemba League and the Bayangan Licik Guild, the defense line they established around the airport was not enough to prevent the creatures from reaching the west side of the residential area. This unfortunate outcome resulted in further attacks on civilians and raised concerns about the safety of nearby locations, such as the residential area across the TPU Sinaraga cemetery.
The two guilds were protecting their people as much as they could. Sadly their effort were seen as another stunt to gain popularity, fame and control over the situation. As tensions rose, citizens began to question the effectiveness of the guilds' strategies and demanded more transparent communication and cooperation between all parties involved. The need for a unified approach became evident, as the safety of the entire community hung in the balance.
Bayangan Licik Guild headed by Aji Baskoro was furious hearing this, the death of his fellow members were being used to create division and distrust among the citizens but Amisha Hartono was annoyed to those field reporters covering the situation an acting as if they were doing this to show the truth, that these so called heroes were all fake.
And the reporters were publicly saying that the Indonesian people can only rely their safety from their city officers, even if they were not actually doing anything, meanwhile, Aji Baskoro, actually an elected government official, was bravely confronting and fighting against these destructive creatures directly,
Amisha Hartono believed that the field reporters were exacerbating the division and distrust among citizens by portraying themselves as truth-seekers. She felt frustrated that these so-called heroes were actually fake and publicly claimed that the Indonesian people could only rely on their city officers for safety, even though they were not actively taking any action.
As more reporters flocked the area and were using their influence to even force the military and other peacekeeping forces to stop them from getting near the first and second locations, Amisha Hartono saw them gathering in a location open and unprotected a few meters from where they killed the tree monster privately, as the two guilds were temporarily based at the warehouse on the outskirts of the airport, 50 meters from their location.
Concerned for the safety of those foolish reporters, Amisha immediately contacted the local authorities to alert them about the potential danger. She emphasized the urgency of the situation and urged them to take immediate action to forcibly remove them in the area, sadly her voice fell on deaf ears.
She even ran toward the group of reporters and tried to persuade them to leave the exposed location. However, her efforts were in vain, as the reporters seemed oblivious to the imminent threat. A few reporters even told her that the monsters were no longer rampaging, and as soon as the military air force returned with more firepower, they were no longer needed in the area.
Amisha's heart raced with worry as she realized that time was running out and that more drastic measures might be necessary to ensure their safety. She wanted to just beat all of them up and drag their unconscious, broken but alive bodies toward the safe zones, but doing this will eventually tarnish their honor as true warriors, a hesitantly decided to coordinate with the Ethereal Asia Defense Corps elite unit. She reached out to the unit's commander, explaining the gravity of the situation and requesting their immediate assistance,
General Allen Thompson was on the line; he gave Amisha confirmed reports that the four EDC teams, consisting of fifty members, ,were able to kill these creatures in the cities of Cebu, Philippines; Chiayi, Taiwan; Nallamala Forest in India; and Haiphong, Vietnam, which have more Jack of Irons and larger ogres sightings, mostly nearly reaching a hundred; the largest was in Cebu, Philippines. 92 in total and were all level 70 Jack of Irons were confirmed and eradicated by Zixuan Xú with his 50 elite warriors.
while Guan Yu was on a different mission by himself in the Guizhou China, he encountered a group of level 120 ogres, the largest he had ever seen. Despite their immense size and strength, Guan Yu managed to defeat them with his exceptional combat skills. The encounter left him wondering if there was a connection between the increased sightings of these powerful creatures and the visit of their Vip Guest few weeks ago.
Maenwhile EDC individual teams are currently regrouping to attack. More locations had the same problem, but because many guilds from these areas pushed the enemy into a controlled location, they were sure victory was in their hands, especially with the support of the Ethereal Asia Defense Corps elite unit. The team strategized to divide their forces and launch simultaneous attacks on multiple enemy-controlled locations, increasing their chances of success. They were confident that their coordinated efforts, combined with the experience and expertise of the elite unit, would ultimately lead them to victory.
Ethereal Asia Defense Corps elite were all tired and worn out from their previous battles. However, they knew that the success of their mission relied on gathering more intelligence about the enemy's tactics and reinforcements. Therefore, they decided to send a reconnaissance team to scout the surrounding areas and gather vital information before launching their final assault.
They could only rely on each other's support, even with Zixuan Xú, Longwei, Bowen, and Hao-Yu leading the four units, they knew that teamwork and communication would be crucial to achieving their objective. They devised a plan to coordinate their movements and share any new findings in real-time, ensuring that they were always one step ahead of the enemy. With their strategic thinking, they were confident that they could finish their mission.
Meanwhile, one of the members of the Ular Kemba League personally confirmed that four Jack of Irons had been spotted prowling around; all four were level 70, standing 25 feet tall and fully armored, and their scent of kin spilled blood, drawing them out in the open runway field.
The reporters saw this and with their brazen ego decided to earn their right to be the greatest reporter as a three news crew went toward the four monster to capture exclusive footage of the Jack of Irons. They knew that this would be a risky endeavor, but their determination to provide the most compelling news story outweighed any fear they may have had. As they approached the towering creatures, adrenaline coursed through their veins, fueling their quest for journalistic excellence.