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Chapter 1148: The Gap Between Vice Admiral and Commodore!
"Rear Admiral Bud, they should be the mages mentioned in the intelligence."
Senior Colonel Mas, who had transformed into a large cuckoo, flapped his wings and flew to Bud's side to remind him. Clearly, they still didn't know what a Demigod was. Of course, it didn't matter.
"Hmm, judging by their aura, they're about the same as Commodores. You should be able to handle them."
"How about it? Do you want to fight, or should I handle them all?"
Bud, bathed in lightning, crossed his arms over his chest and gave them the right to choose. Because if these 'mages' truly had strength comparable to Commodores, it would put considerable pressure on Senior Colonels and Colonels like them. Of course, if they won, not to mention the military merit they'd gain, their own strength would definitely improve.
Senior Colonel Mas, Colonel Ottovan, and Colonel Mina exchanged glances. Then they all revealed smiles. Because they all saw fighting intent in each other's eyes. Let alone that the opponent's aura was only at the Commodore level. What if they were Rear Admirals or Vice Admirals? At this point, could they still fear combat and flee? They were all elite officers who had gone through layers of selection and successfully joined the Main Battle Legion! From the start, they had the resolve to die in the otherworld. Coming to this world with Bud this time was an adventure, but also an opportunity!
"Rear Admiral Bud, the one holding the spear, leave him to me. Colonel Ottovan and Colonel Mina will go deal with the elf, alright?" Senior Colonel Mas, maintaining his beast form, asked in a deep voice. After hearing this, Bud's originally serious face revealed a satisfied smile. Because the person holding the double axes indeed had the most imposing aura. At the same time, he sighed in his heart, the World Government had truly too many talents. If these three were placed in the empire of the past, they would at least be figures of Rear Admiral or Vice Admiral rank. And there was a high probability they could become Imperial Arms Users, making their names spread among the nations.
[Boom!] Suddenly, Mabel Von raised the radiant gold spear in her hand, transforming into a sharp and brilliant golden light, and blasted towards them. The sudden sound of tearing air that exploded instantly kicked off the prelude to the combat.
Seeing this, Senior Colonel Mas didn't say a word and quickly transformed into his human-beast form. Underneath the grayish-black wings, two thick arms immediately grew out, as well as five fingers like bird claws.
"Finger Gun: Cuckoo's Cry!" He didn't use any weapon. The sharp, curved bird claws turned into swift afterimages, accurately striking the tip of the golden spear that was thrusting towards him.
[Clang!!!] The clanging sound of colliding metal instantly blasted ripples in the surrounding air. 'Demigod' Mabel Von felt the force transmitted through the spear shaft and immediately showed a surprised expression. However, Senior Colonel Mas remained expressionless. Because this didn't surprise him. He was an Animal-Type Ability User, and in terms of physical ability and strength, he wasn't much worse than most Commodores. As for the opponent, this mage before him, Senior Colonel Mas could sense that this spear thrust wasn't just pure physical strength. It also had energy attached, which should be magic power.
"Hmph, if it's only this level, the victory or defeat is truly uncertain..." Senior Colonel Mas's bird face looked directly into Mabel Von's gaze with a playful expression.
On the other side. Colonel Ottovan and Colonel Mina, with pure white wings on their backs, flew simultaneously from the left and right sides towards the 'Tree God' Valahallen on the rooftop of the Elder Council Great Hall.
[Whoosh whoosh whoosh...] Valahallen continuously shot out arrow after arrow condensed from green light at an extremely high rate of fire. Her arm movements were so fast that even the Emperor watching from the castle in the distance felt they were blurred. Although she was just one person, she shot with an effect comparable to a volley from an entire archer unit! The sky full of green light arrows left the citizens and soldiers in the city dumbfounded. However, the two Winged Race wearing blue coats were like incredibly agile butterflies. They danced gracefully in the dense arrow rain, and not a single arrow could touch them.
This wasn't Observation Haki, but Paper Arts, one of the Six Powers. By releasing all strength from their body and following the changes in the air current, they dodged all incoming attacks at the last moment. The biggest difference between it and Observation Haki was that it relied more on observation with the eyes. The latter, however, could perceive attacks from all directions even with eyes closed.
Despite this. The effect of Paper Arts also caused the opposing 'Tree God' Valahallen to show surprise. She didn't think there was a problem with her archery. So, did these two Winged Race from the otherworld use some strange magic or talent? But fortunately, as a Demigod, she also possessed magic stronger than most mages.
The next moment. As Valahallen's magic power surged. The branches and vines around her began to move one after another. They were like awakened snakes, swarming towards Colonel Ottovan and Colonel Mina in groups. With such a large quantity gathered together, there was almost no room to dodge.
Colonel Ottovan and Colonel Mina immediately swung the spears and long sabers made of Iron Cloud in their hands, creating impenetrable afterimages in front of them. All approaching tree branches and arrows were shattered before them. Colonels from the Main Battle Legion like them, as long as they used bladed weapons, had basically reached the Swordsman Realm. This was where the two of them were strongest!
At the same time. Granham Hotek, whom Senior Colonel Mas considered the strongest, could no longer suppress the fighting intent burning like flame in his heart. With a burly physique no less than Bud's, he held two golden battle axes. Amidst the howling gale, he charged towards Bud and chopped down directly. He had completely forgotten Freya's order was to capture alive. Or perhaps, Granham Hotek felt that the man before him, like Raijin, would be difficult to defeat if he didn't go all out. He guessed right, and he guessed wrong.
Bud was expressionless, calmly watching the golden axe approach. The next moment. The Electric Serpent around him burst into radiance. At the same time, his right arm, covered by the Imperial Arms 'Lightning God's Rage: Adramelech', instantly transformed into a golden meteor, tearing through the air. At a speed that Granham Hotek couldn't react to at all, it bombarded his golden armor-clad chest, which Dunken, the 'God of Forging', had crafted for him. Bud didn't say any unnecessary words throughout.
But! Beneath this dazzling golden electric flash, a punch imbued with black (Haki) was hidden. Carrying incredibly powerful strength, the moment it touched the surface of the golden armor, the sound it made told him everything.
[Boom!] [Crack!] In this split second, it was as if the entire space-time was slowing down. Granham Hotek looked down in disbelief at the golden armor cracking open on his chest. Piece by piece, the shards 'slowly' scattered before his eyes. By the time his perception returned to normal, he only felt a scorching hot impact in his chest, hitting his internal organs. And just as his nervous system transmitted the pain sensation to his mind, his entire body, amidst circles of Sound Burst Qi Mist, had already turned into a straight beam of light, plummeting towards a certain corner in the city.
That place was the slum! Black Street!
"I am Admiral Golden Lion's adjutant, not an ordinary Rear Admiral," Bud said lightly as he retracted his right fist flashing with electricity. "Indeed, his combat power should be equivalent to a Vice Admiral. This is the manifestation of the gap between a Vice Admiral and a Commodore! The latter couldn't even take one punch from the former..."
(End of Chapter)
"Rear Admiral Bud, they should be the mages mentioned in the intelligence."
Senior Colonel Mas, who had transformed into a large cuckoo, flapped his wings and flew to Bud's side to remind him. Clearly, they still didn't know what a Demigod was. Of course, it didn't matter.
"Hmm, judging by their aura, they're about the same as Commodores. You should be able to handle them."
"How about it? Do you want to fight, or should I handle them all?"
Bud, bathed in lightning, crossed his arms over his chest and gave them the right to choose. Because if these 'mages' truly had strength comparable to Commodores, it would put considerable pressure on Senior Colonels and Colonels like them. Of course, if they won, not to mention the military merit they'd gain, their own strength would definitely improve.
Senior Colonel Mas, Colonel Ottovan, and Colonel Mina exchanged glances. Then they all revealed smiles. Because they all saw fighting intent in each other's eyes. Let alone that the opponent's aura was only at the Commodore level. What if they were Rear Admirals or Vice Admirals? At this point, could they still fear combat and flee? They were all elite officers who had gone through layers of selection and successfully joined the Main Battle Legion! From the start, they had the resolve to die in the otherworld. Coming to this world with Bud this time was an adventure, but also an opportunity!
"Rear Admiral Bud, the one holding the spear, leave him to me. Colonel Ottovan and Colonel Mina will go deal with the elf, alright?" Senior Colonel Mas, maintaining his beast form, asked in a deep voice. After hearing this, Bud's originally serious face revealed a satisfied smile. Because the person holding the double axes indeed had the most imposing aura. At the same time, he sighed in his heart, the World Government had truly too many talents. If these three were placed in the empire of the past, they would at least be figures of Rear Admiral or Vice Admiral rank. And there was a high probability they could become Imperial Arms Users, making their names spread among the nations.
[Boom!] Suddenly, Mabel Von raised the radiant gold spear in her hand, transforming into a sharp and brilliant golden light, and blasted towards them. The sudden sound of tearing air that exploded instantly kicked off the prelude to the combat.
Seeing this, Senior Colonel Mas didn't say a word and quickly transformed into his human-beast form. Underneath the grayish-black wings, two thick arms immediately grew out, as well as five fingers like bird claws.
"Finger Gun: Cuckoo's Cry!" He didn't use any weapon. The sharp, curved bird claws turned into swift afterimages, accurately striking the tip of the golden spear that was thrusting towards him.
[Clang!!!] The clanging sound of colliding metal instantly blasted ripples in the surrounding air. 'Demigod' Mabel Von felt the force transmitted through the spear shaft and immediately showed a surprised expression. However, Senior Colonel Mas remained expressionless. Because this didn't surprise him. He was an Animal-Type Ability User, and in terms of physical ability and strength, he wasn't much worse than most Commodores. As for the opponent, this mage before him, Senior Colonel Mas could sense that this spear thrust wasn't just pure physical strength. It also had energy attached, which should be magic power.
"Hmph, if it's only this level, the victory or defeat is truly uncertain..." Senior Colonel Mas's bird face looked directly into Mabel Von's gaze with a playful expression.
On the other side. Colonel Ottovan and Colonel Mina, with pure white wings on their backs, flew simultaneously from the left and right sides towards the 'Tree God' Valahallen on the rooftop of the Elder Council Great Hall.
[Whoosh whoosh whoosh...] Valahallen continuously shot out arrow after arrow condensed from green light at an extremely high rate of fire. Her arm movements were so fast that even the Emperor watching from the castle in the distance felt they were blurred. Although she was just one person, she shot with an effect comparable to a volley from an entire archer unit! The sky full of green light arrows left the citizens and soldiers in the city dumbfounded. However, the two Winged Race wearing blue coats were like incredibly agile butterflies. They danced gracefully in the dense arrow rain, and not a single arrow could touch them.
This wasn't Observation Haki, but Paper Arts, one of the Six Powers. By releasing all strength from their body and following the changes in the air current, they dodged all incoming attacks at the last moment. The biggest difference between it and Observation Haki was that it relied more on observation with the eyes. The latter, however, could perceive attacks from all directions even with eyes closed.
Despite this. The effect of Paper Arts also caused the opposing 'Tree God' Valahallen to show surprise. She didn't think there was a problem with her archery. So, did these two Winged Race from the otherworld use some strange magic or talent? But fortunately, as a Demigod, she also possessed magic stronger than most mages.
The next moment. As Valahallen's magic power surged. The branches and vines around her began to move one after another. They were like awakened snakes, swarming towards Colonel Ottovan and Colonel Mina in groups. With such a large quantity gathered together, there was almost no room to dodge.
Colonel Ottovan and Colonel Mina immediately swung the spears and long sabers made of Iron Cloud in their hands, creating impenetrable afterimages in front of them. All approaching tree branches and arrows were shattered before them. Colonels from the Main Battle Legion like them, as long as they used bladed weapons, had basically reached the Swordsman Realm. This was where the two of them were strongest!
At the same time. Granham Hotek, whom Senior Colonel Mas considered the strongest, could no longer suppress the fighting intent burning like flame in his heart. With a burly physique no less than Bud's, he held two golden battle axes. Amidst the howling gale, he charged towards Bud and chopped down directly. He had completely forgotten Freya's order was to capture alive. Or perhaps, Granham Hotek felt that the man before him, like Raijin, would be difficult to defeat if he didn't go all out. He guessed right, and he guessed wrong.
Bud was expressionless, calmly watching the golden axe approach. The next moment. The Electric Serpent around him burst into radiance. At the same time, his right arm, covered by the Imperial Arms 'Lightning God's Rage: Adramelech', instantly transformed into a golden meteor, tearing through the air. At a speed that Granham Hotek couldn't react to at all, it bombarded his golden armor-clad chest, which Dunken, the 'God of Forging', had crafted for him. Bud didn't say any unnecessary words throughout.
But! Beneath this dazzling golden electric flash, a punch imbued with black (Haki) was hidden. Carrying incredibly powerful strength, the moment it touched the surface of the golden armor, the sound it made told him everything.
[Boom!] [Crack!] In this split second, it was as if the entire space-time was slowing down. Granham Hotek looked down in disbelief at the golden armor cracking open on his chest. Piece by piece, the shards 'slowly' scattered before his eyes. By the time his perception returned to normal, he only felt a scorching hot impact in his chest, hitting his internal organs. And just as his nervous system transmitted the pain sensation to his mind, his entire body, amidst circles of Sound Burst Qi Mist, had already turned into a straight beam of light, plummeting towards a certain corner in the city.
That place was the slum! Black Street!
"I am Admiral Golden Lion's adjutant, not an ordinary Rear Admiral," Bud said lightly as he retracted his right fist flashing with electricity. "Indeed, his combat power should be equivalent to a Vice Admiral. This is the manifestation of the gap between a Vice Admiral and a Commodore! The latter couldn't even take one punch from the former..."
(End of Chapter)
