Chương 455: Chapter : 455

Zinia pulled her hands apart. A large section of the stone wall split completely open. It created a clear, narrow path straight through the tough defenses. Naomi and Laxmi dashed out of the opening. They moved with blinding speed. They ran directly into the center of the chaotic battlefield. They became a fierce, unstoppable strike team. They easily dodged the confused enemy vanguard. Naomi used her green wind magic to slide flawlessly past a swinging sword. She kicked an enemy soldier squarely in the chest.

The soldier flew backward and crashed into the dirt. Laxmi threw a massive, roaring fireball. The flames hit a large group of guards. The guards scrambled away in pure panic. The strike team headed straight for the magical artillery in the back. Before Laxmi and Naomi reached the supply lines, the enemy vanguard tried to intercept them again. Three massive soldiers wearing dark iron armor stepped right into their path. They held long, sharp spears. They formed a very tight blockade.

"You are not going anywhere!" one of the soldiers shouted angrily. He thrust his spear directly at Naomi's face. Naomi did not slow down. She twisted her body smoothly. The sharp spear tip missed her shoulder by a fraction of an inch. She grabbed the wooden shaft of the spear with her free hand. She pulled herself forward. She used the enemy's own forward momentum against him. She spun around and drove the blunt hilt of her dagger into the back of his neck. The soldier collapsed instantly onto the broken pavement.

Laxmi laughed a loud, happy laugh.

"Nice move, Naomi! Leave those two for me!" Laxmi leaped high into the air. She gathered a huge amount of heat in her right leg. Her combat boot burst into bright orange flames. She delivered a devastating, flaming dive kick. She slammed her boot right into the center of the two remaining soldiers. The fiery explosion knocked both men completely off their feet. They rolled across the broken cobblestones. Their dark armor smoked heavily.

"They are too slow!" Laxmi cheered. She landed perfectly on the ground. She wiped a smudge of dirt from her cheek.

"Let's keep moving!" They continued their fast sprint toward the enemy supply lines. The artillery mages in the back finally realized they were in massive danger. They panicked. They pointed their glowing staffs at the two girls. They prepared to fire another volley of deadly red lasers. Back behind the rock wall, Sayma watched the strike team through her magical crystal. She saw the artillery mages aiming their weapons.

"Luna, Ira," Sayma commanded politely but quickly.

"Provide covering fire for the strike team. Do not let the artillery mages complete their spells." Ira stepped out from behind the rock wall. She stood in the open. Her face was completely blank. She raised her pale hands. She drew moisture from the surrounding air. She formed dozens of sharp, spinning water blades. She threw her arms forward. The water blades shot across the battlefield. They flew right over Naomi's head. The blades struck the artillery mages accurately.

The high-pressure water knocked the glowing staffs right out of their hands. If you find this story on Amazon, be aware that it has been stolen. Please report the infringement. Luna shuffled out from behind the wall. She rubbed her tired eyes. She let out a long yawn.

"I am awake. Sort of." Luna pointed two fingers at the sky. She lazily flicked her wrist. A jagged bolt of yellow lightning cracked through the dark clouds. It struck a large metal sign hanging over the enemy's heads. The sign exploded violently. Sparks rained down on the confused artillery mages. They scrambled frantically for cover. Ken sat safely behind his broken wall. He watched Luna and Ira provide excellent cover fire. He ate another piece of strawberry candy. He chewed it slowly.

He looked incredibly comfortable.

"Great teamwork, guys," Ken mumbled lazily. He leaned back against a piece of rubble.

"You are making this look very easy. I am very proud of you. I would clap my hands, but my hands are busy holding this candy wrapper." Princess Iris smiled warmly. She looked at Ken. She appreciated his very relaxed attitude. It kept the team totally grounded.

"Just stay there, Ken. You are doing a great job staying safe."

"I am an absolute master of safety," Ken agreed cheerfully. Naomi and Laxmi finally reached the enemy supply lines. They saw massive wooden wagons parked near the back of the plaza. The wagons were totally filled with blue mana potions and extra magical crystals. The artillery mages relied entirely on these specific supplies.

"There are the wagons!" Naomi shouted fiercely. She pointed her silver dagger at the wooden carts.

"Laxmi, light them up!"

"With pleasure!" Laxmi grinned wildly. Her golden eyes shined with pure excitement. Laxmi gathered a massive amount of fire in her hands. She formed a gigantic, roaring ball of orange flames. The intense heat warped the air around her. She threw the massive fireball directly into the center of the supply wagons. The impact was absolutely spectacular. The fireball hit the wooden carts. The magical mana potions inside the wagons instantly ignited. A massive, brilliant blue and orange explosion erupted into the sky.

The shockwave blew the artillery mages completely off their feet. The supply lines were totally destroyed in a single second. The wooden carts turned into a pile of burning black ash. The magical artillery was completely neutralized.

"Target destroyed!" Laxmi cheered loudly. She pumped her fist into the air.

"Great job! Let's get back to the Princess!" Naomi smiled broadly. They turned around and sprinted back toward the 13th Unit's defensive line. The enemy soldiers tried to stop them, but they were too fast. They easily dodged the confused guards. They leaped through the open gap in Zinia's rock wall. They returned safely to the zone. Princess Iris nodded in proud approval.

"Flawless execution. You neutralized their ranged support perfectly." Sayma checked her crystal again.

"The enemy mana signatures are dropping rapidly. They cannot sustain a long-range fight without those potions." The Lion King watched his supply wagons burn to the ground. He saw the massive explosion of blue magic. His face turned bright red with absolute fury. His eyes bulged. He gripped his giant spiked club so tightly his knuckles turned totally white. His entire plan was falling apart. The small group of girls had completely embarrassed his elite vanguard.

"You think you can defeat me with cheap tricks?!" the Lion King roared furiously. His deep voice shook the ground.

"You are absolutely nothing! I will crush you with my own two hands!" The warlord stepped forward. He violently pushed his own soldiers out of his way. He walked to the very front of his army. He glared at the 13th Unit's rock wall. He was totally enraged. He decided to stop relying on his soldiers. He decided to take matters entirely into his own hands. He possessed an incredible, terrifying amount of raw magical power. He was absolutely ready to unleash it. The real battle was just beginning.

The 13th Unit had completely disrupted his plan, and now they had to face his wrath.