People in Xumi: I am really not the Dragon King

Chapter 510 Shadow: A Great Victory at the Front, the Weather is Great... Wait? Who's drawing their sword and hacking at the castle tower?!
"Click——"

A crisp sound, like ice breaking, came from the air, followed by the appearance of dark cracks that gradually spread along the edge of the teleportation channel.

Beast Realm Wolves, Abyss Apostles, Mechanical Sword Demons.
The abyssal monsters, which should have been symbols of chaos, emerged from the cracks in an orderly fashion, causing the soldiers, who should have been the enemy, to feel an inexplicable sense of tacit understanding and composure amidst their instinctive fear.

More than ten beast-like hunting dogs, who had acted as the vanguard, quickly withdrew after opening the passage.
The hundreds of Abyss Apostles who had drawn their turn to appear took their places, each dividing their numbers in half to face the Shogunate army and the rebel army who were originally engaged in battle.

Then, the massive humanoid machine fell into the very center of the apostle formation, and the moment those icy blue eyes lit up, it froze a large area of ​​the ground beneath its feet with just its aura.

"."

Without a word, he drew the mechanical longsword, wreathed in frost and fierce wind, from his side.

The sword demon, who had retreated to one side, straightened up and nodded slightly to the two slender figures wearing masks in front of him, watching them walk in different directions they had chosen beforehand after landing.

"White fox ears and tail, a broken half of a crimson demon horn, and a massive humanoid machine—could this be…?"

On the Haiqi Island side, in the center of the formation.

Having received a reminder from Xin Hai before setting off, Goro looked at the several figures ahead whose features perfectly matched his.
Unable to think of any possible solutions, I suddenly felt an unprecedented sense of unease.

Based on current information, those dozens of monsters require someone with the corresponding attribute's "Divine Eye" to have any chance of defeating them head-on. Even in a one-on-one situation, the final outcome is still uncertain.

If these monsters serving as followers are already so powerful, it's obvious that their leader is not someone that can be overwhelmed by sheer numbers.
"—Avoid direct combat! Contact our allies and retreat as soon as possible!"

"The enemy's main attack seems to be focused on the Shogunate army. We should retreat first and not fight these monsters without any preparation!"

They quickly spotted the mechanical sword demon and the figure wearing a demon mask approaching the Shogunate army, while their own side consisted of half of the Abyss Apostles and the white-haired priestess in a priestess's robe.

I vaguely sensed that these enemies seemed to be allocating their forces according to their numbers, and that the three leaders were probably incredibly powerful.
Goro, whose garrison was still far away, decisively sent a retreat signal into the air and instructed his subordinates not to engage them in a direct confrontation.

"You chose to retreat. Even if you were facing only me?"

"Yes, although the main purpose this time is to remind A-Ying of the shogunate army's crushing defeat, Chiyo's side will definitely put in a lot of effort, so the resistance army's losses can't be much less than theirs."

She wore a red and white shrine maiden outfit that differed slightly from the normal style, along with a fox mask with harmonious and simple patterns.

Hana Sanri, whose numbers were far fewer than those of the two armies, walked alone in front of the many apostles, but it was the rebels in front of him who chose to retreat.

"."

Without uttering a word, nor displaying any obvious intention to attack,

The approaching white-haired figure showed no sign of haste or panic; his mere gaze exuded an air of elegance and composure.

"A shrine maiden? And monsters I haven't seen before?"

"They don't seem very strong, with such a small number of people. Why don't we take this opportunity to attack the Shogunate?"

The resistance was composed of a very diverse group of people, including many treasure-hunting gangs and pirates who had been wiped out during the extermination efforts.
Although these soldiers were willing to obey their general's orders in most cases, their determination to take revenge on the shogunate far exceeded that of ordinary people.

There was absolutely no indication that those frail-looking monsters and the masked witch posed any threat.
The moment they turned around and drew their weapons, before they could even make a move, they all froze on the spot.

"."

"Sleep now, and rest in peace."

"Although being washed by the fear of all living beings within the ley lines isn't a pleasant experience, it's at least better than the other side."

The apostles dispersed, erecting elemental barriers in all directions to intercept the rebels, leaving only a small opening for them to escape.

He strolled leisurely past the numerous resistance fighters who stood frozen in place like statues.

Using the ley line access and dream realm authority granted to him, Hana Sanri directly shook the consciousness of the surrounding rebels, forcibly drawing the souls that approached him into the ley lines.

Both Inazuma's sorcery and Liyue's fairy magic contain methods that allow the soul to temporarily leave the body. As a fox spirit who has been active for a long time, she is naturally proficient in related spells.

But now that they possess this divine-level authority,

Hana Sanri discovered that compared to the demonic arts that required years of arduous training, the way he was operating everything now didn't seem like he was conducting any precise research. It was more like he was exercising instincts ingrained in his blood, such as eating and breathing.

"So, just how powerful is that person who can render the army completely powerless with mere arbitrary authority?"

He realized that in his own hands, the power these authorities wielded would be as laughable as a child playing with a toy.
Of all the power that being held, the few portions distributed at this moment are merely insignificant scraps.

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As footsteps passed by, the lifeless body fell like harvested crops, its face still bearing the lingering disbelief.

It's unimaginable how much effort it would take for an entity capable of so easily destroying a nation to suppress the destruction it inadvertently caused.

No one knows better than him how much preparation he made to ensure the resurrection wouldn't cause any problems, and he has also experienced the respect and care that the other party, as a "boss," showed to his subordinates.

Within a short period of time, the planned number of casualties was achieved, and another group of Abyss Apostles sent to delay the "Traveler" were recalled.
Hana Sanri looked back at the other side where Chiyo was, gazing at the "horrific" scene, and was very glad that the one who had given them power had not chosen to stand against the entire world.

With the center of the battlefield as the boundary, endless snow covered the other side.
Before the group of ice sculptures with terrified expressions, the silent sword demon remained silent, merely watching the slender figure engaged in slaughter ahead.

"."

His memories as a "human" person were intact, and his soul was perfectly restored.
But as a sinner who betrayed his own surname and then accidentally killed his mother, he had no idea how to face everything now except to repay the benefactor who gave him a second chance.

"."

Briefly utilize the mechanical puppet's properties to discard unnecessary thoughts.

Looking at the already defeated shogunate army, the massive sword demon silently used icy winds to isolate itself from the outside world, choosing to let the brutal frontal slaughter inside continue for a little longer.

"—Run! That's a monster! We can't win!"

"—Guards! Guards! Stop her! There will be a great reward when I get back!" The formation collapsed, and chaos ensued.

All the invaders were blocking escape routes from all sides. Facing the only enemy charging head-on, the shogunate official in charge was in a situation that resembled a living hell.

She received far more gifts than she had in life, but Chiyo did not use any power stronger than she had in her final moments.

Faced with these soldiers who were still just ordinary people, she chose the most practical way: to remind them of the flaws in their ranks through death.

"."

Her magnificent cherry-pink robe was splattered with blood; most of the commanders behind her had already been beheaded in the instant she charged in.
Close-quarters combat is the most realistic and brutal. With countless sword swings without any hesitation or unnecessary delays, the scene here is completely different from the peaceful and serene scene on the other side.

"."

The killing spree is more than halfway complete; enough people need to stay behind to report on the situation.

After signaling to the Abyss Apostles in the distance to leave an escape route for the remaining people,

He looked at the shogunate officials in the distance, who were directing their soldiers to cover the rear and who thought they could escape with the eyes of someone looking at insects.
Chiyo gathered her strength on the spot, deciding to give them an unforgettable experience even after their resurrection.

".?"

Several bolts of lightning struck from the sky. I swung my sword and used the dark power within me to obliterate them midway.

Turning to look at his side, he was somewhat surprised that the battered tengu was still able to stand up.

After all, Chiyo had taken a few of her blows in the previous battles, so her impression of the little guy wasn't too bad.

He shook his head and casually unleashed a solid, dark force, sending it into the area affected by the icy wind.

Realizing that if even this last reliable general were to perish, the disorganized shogunate army would be unable to withstand the ensuing large-scale invasion, and confirming that the intensity of the cold was not fatal,
Chiyo nodded towards the sword demon in the distance, finally summoning the small portion of the "King of Gale's" authority and dark power within her.
They decided to use this power, originating from the bottomless abyss, to deliver the most authentic battle report to Ayane in Inazuma Castle.

"More than half of them were killed or wounded, and almost all the other commanders were wiped out?"

"how so?!"

"—It was just an enemy who made the move, so why was even General Kujo Sasara beaten to this state?!"

On the east side of the battlefield, at the southern end of Tabai Sand.

After a brief exchange with the few remaining squad leaders in the front-line army, the commander who came from Kujo Jinya to meet them looked at the terrified troops with disbelief on his face.

"—You mean all of you were repeatedly slaughtered by a demon wearing a red demon mask, and all the commanders were beheaded?"

"Even if it's a powerful enemy, you're still making a disgrace to yourselves."

!!!

He paused, then froze in place, overwhelmed by an intense sense of pressure.
Accompanied by a deafening roar from the landslide,
Two enormous elemental blades sliced ​​through the side of the cave where they were temporarily stationed, and the aftershocks alone caused many soldiers to collapse on the spot.

Unconsciously, his gaze shifted to the terrifying figure in the distance, covered in blood and with its horns torn apart.
It was as if he saw a dark, ferocious beast with a tiger's body and a snake's tail devouring him from behind, and the thick smell of blood at the tip of his nose almost stagnated the air.

Having long suppressed the enemy with superior troop numbers, they had never faced a truly formidable foe.
Sensing the terrifying aura ahead, a feeling born from the slaughter of countless people, the mere psychological fear completely extinguished the fighting spirit of many soldiers.

"Phew, this is outrageous."

"An army that chooses to flee before even engaging in battle—how can such an army possibly fulfill its intended purpose?"

They chased all the way to the foot of the cliff on the south side of Tasha, and finally chose to use the authority combined with the power of the abyss to send a message to the distance.

In reality, neither she, nor Hua Sanli, nor even Dao Qi beside her possessed the true power to wield authority.

Besides their own severe lack of control, their bodies were also unable to bear the power of authority that far exceeded the limits of ordinary demon gods.

However, those who borrow power do not need to understand its true workings, nor do they need to care why the dark power is so docile.

The methods of using power have been ingrained in the recipient's body as instinct.

Setting aside all other thoughts, all she had to do at that moment was "draw her sword."

'boom--'

Element collection,

Mixed with a hint of the ethereal purple hue unique to the Void Realm, the azure ice blades and sky-blue wind blades pierced through the air, cleaving through the mountains before flying all the way to the vast ocean.

The calm sea surface was first frozen, and then large swathes of ice were shattered like glass by the wind blades behind, splitting the water into two directions as it was cut open.

Outside the battlefield, the two swords, serving as "battle reports," continued their advance.
After crossing the ocean and traversing a long distance, it flew straight to the highest point in Inazuma Castle, the "castle tower" where the general resided.

"A great victory at the front! The resistance has suffered more than half its casualties, all the monsters in the desolate sea region have been driven out, and the implementation of the Eye Hunt Order is almost complete."

"The current situation isn't too bad. Although there are outsiders causing trouble, there's still a chance for Inazuma's eternity to be realized."

Inside the castle tower is a meditation hall specifically for the general.

Having just finished his sword practice, Kage put down the battle report in his hand and expressed his satisfaction with the Shogunate's loyalty and ability.

I let out a long breath, dispelling the unease that seemed to come from nowhere.

After standing up, I decided to rest for a while.

Climbing to the top terrace of the castle tower, one can gaze into the distance.
Looking at the bright sun outside, the blooming cherry blossoms, and the ice and wind blades flying straight towards her from the front lines, she felt that the weather today was alright.
？ ！！

The sharpness and coldness of a demon god-level aura assaulted her head-on, and the sudden sense of danger made her body tense instantly.
Before she could even think about what went wrong, the purple-haired otaku girl, who felt like the castle tower was about to be cut in half, froze for a second, then jumped off the terrace at top speed and pulled out the dream that was residing in her body.

(End of this chapter)