Chapitre 57: The Tentacular Behemoth! (1)
"ROOOOAAAARRR!" Erica's thunderous roar reverberated across the battlefield as she unleashed a blinding beam of light from her mouth, forcing the tentacular to defend itself at the cost of its own tentacles.
In her majestic form, Celeste conjured azure flames, aiming to scorch the enemy. However, the tentaculars skillfully evaded her attacks, seeking refuge beneath the boiling surface of the sea. Undeterred, Celeste dove into the depths of the ocean, emerging with a beast larger than herself clamped between her powerful jaws. With fierce determination, she unleashed her fiery wrath upon the captured creature.
Ember, lacking an advantage over the oceanic beasts, unleashed a torrent of fire upon the sea's surface, reducing the present tentaculars to ashes. Meanwhile, Alex observed the battle, well aware of the disadvantage his heavenly beasts faced due to their elemental types. He had intentionally held back his trusted allies, Kelly and Blake, to safeguard the defenseless civilians against the relentless horde of tentaculars.
As the battle unfolded before his eyes, Alex remained calm, listening as Astrid's voice rang from his smartphone. "Sir, all units are ready for deployment." A smirk crept across Alex's face as he received the message, promptly ordering Astrid to open the gates for the deployment of the frame gears.
Responding to his command, numerous magical gates materialized along the beach, each emitting a resounding "Thud" as heavy metallic objects hit the ground. Through the shimmering portals emerged towering mechanical warriors, their obsidian black armor adorned with gleaming accents of gold. These awe-inspiring creations were the result of Regina and Alex's collaborative efforts—the newly crafted frame gears.
The Juggernauts, known for their immense strength and exceptional defensive capabilities, stood as the formidable brawlers of the legion. They were piloted by Arcadia's veteran soldiers, experts in unarmed combat. Their sheer power was unimaginable, making them akin to relentless beasts on the battlefield.
Accompanying the Juggernauts was another mechanical marvel, the Nova. While not as massive in size, it exuded an aura of agility and speed, earning its reputation as the swiftest among the frame gears. Its metallic grey frame and fiery crimson eyes accentuated its nimble build, making it a versatile combatant capable of wielding an extensive array of weapons.
The Infernas, these red-clad warriors possesses a balanced stat allocation, excelling in versatile weaponized combat, particularly on the ground. It became the most widely produced frame gear model, meeting the minimum requirements while exceeding expectations. Known as the Infernas, this versatile marvel showcased its adaptability and reliability, making it a force to be reckoned with on the battlefield.
As the frame gears took their positions, kneeling before Alex, a sense of awe and anticipation filled the air. Alex's grin widened as he channeled his mana into the enchanted clothing he wore, activating the spell known as [Emperor's Aura]. The power emanating from him was palpable.
"Warriors of Arcadia! Today, the land of Egret faces a dire predicament at the hands of the tentaculars. They have requested our aid! You have trained tirelessly for months, and now it is time to showcase the might of Arcadia! Attack!"
As Alex concluded his speech, the knights rose to their feet, assuming their practiced formations. The towering Juggernauts stood shoulder to shoulder, forming an impenetrable wall along the coast of Egret. The Infernas made their way to the shallow waters, taking up an offensive stance. Meanwhile, magical circles began to materialize on the legs of the Novas, signaling the commencement of their aerial assault.
The wide-eyed populace of Egret watched in awe as the Novas gracefully levitated into the air, soaring above the turbulent seas towards the encroaching tentaculars. The monstrous creatures lashed out with their tentacles, but the agile frame gears effortlessly evaded their attacks.
Equipped with giant grappling guns, the Novas unleashed precise shots that pierced the tough flesh of the tentaculars before deftly returning to the waiting Juggernauts on the coastline. The Juggernauts, held the rope made of sturdy materials like mithril, drew the tentaculars out of the water, providing an opportunity for the Infernas to join the fray and dispatch the menacing creatures with lethal precision.
Witnessing this orchestrated display of power and cooperation between the Infernas, Juggernauts, and Novas, a smile crossed Alex's face. Beyond being a hero to the people of Egret, this battle against the tentaculars served as a grand showcase of Arcadia's might and the prowess of its frame gears.
A Framegear, on its own, possesses the power to single-handedly bring down a behemoth. However, unlike Touya in the novel who unleashed these mighty machines recklessly onto the battlefield like barbarians, with minimal coordination, Alex took a different approach. Recognizing the importance of teamwork and efficiency, Alex dedicated himself to training the pilots, ensuring they could achieve seamless cooperation in various situations, just as a well-prepared soldier would. With this disciplined approach, the pilots were equipped to tackle any threat that came their way in the most effective manner possible.
The battle continued under the watchful eyes of civilians who could only watch with awe and cheer for the warriors who killed the creatures wreaking havoc on their very home.
Within half an hour, more than twenty tentaculars died under the assault of Alex's summons and army of frame gears, in front of the whole world.
As the battle raged on, the sea level began to rise at a rapid pace. The water from the sea once again began to flood the city, but the Juggernauts, enchanted with shield spells, were able to prevent the water from entering the city and acted as a dam, protecting the city from flooding.
People recognized the recurring phenomenon unfolding before their eyes, and much to their fear, a giant tentacle emerged from the sea.
"Infernas, retreat!" Alex commanded the Infernas to retreat as he knew very well the kind of danger emerging from the depths of the sea.
The Tentacular Behemoth, the leader of the whole group of Tentaculars, whom Alex had under his control. When Alex brought the behemoth under his control, he personally checked its strength, and it was something not to be taken lightly by humans.
Alex had ordered the behemoth to attack the city, especially the castle of Retrobamba, and have his group of tentaculars launch occasional attacks on the city. The behemoth was compelled to attack the city only after witnessing a large number of its group dying and to attack Alex with its full might, attempting to kill him.
The colossal beast emerged from the waters of the ocean, letting out a loud cry that terrorized the citizens of Egret, who remembered well the power the beast had displayed before.
All frame gears retreated when the giant behemoth emerged, fixating their gazes on the horrifying creature.
The behemoth looked around with its giant, enraged eyes, witnessing its people dying before it. Its fury-filled eyeballs glanced around the island and locked onto Alex, who stood atop a rock, gazing back at it.
With a loud cry, the tentacular attacked Alex with its tentacles.
État de l’alimentation hebdomadaire
-- Classement
Power Stone 
-- Power
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