Chapter : 189 : Destroyed And Eliminated
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In the battle room, as they looked at the army of beasts and the massive figure rising in the air, the group's faces all changed drastically. Because their team, whether it was the Sebastian Musketeers or the supernatural race the others had created, had obvious weaknesses.
However, there was no choice: the enemy had two Mythical Level creatures and three Legendary Level beings. The talent gap was too significant, especially in close combat. The strongest was the Goblin Chief developed by Clifford, but it was no match for the enemy. Not to mention, it was stronger than the Golden Behemoth. Once the enemy got close, the consequences would be severe.
"The Demonized People are divided, one part to guard against the flying Magic Ape, while the Blastoise cooperate with them. The Goblin Chief moves to protect the Demonized People and the Musketeers!" Sebastian quickly ordered.
Although the Astra Militarum now possessed anti-aircraft weapons, he wouldn't be careless. A thorough deployment was made.
"There are 30 flying Magic Apes, and a few of them have already been killed, which are also counted," Clifford said, quickly positioning the Goblin Chief in front of the Demonized People and the Musketeers, preparing to sacrifice themselves to halt the approach of these flying Magic Apes.
"The flying Magic Ape not only can fly but is a comprehensive upgrade of the base Magic Apes." Prokopy and others in the sparring room looked very solemn.
"Once they reach the position of the Demonized People and the Musketeers, it will be almost a one-sided massacre." Everyone could see the enemy's intent, the Flying Magic Ape was flying directly toward the rear of the high platform.
"30 flying Magic Apes, flying at low altitude, fast, but not very agile," Yamamoto observed briefly before giving the order, "Use the Gepard SPAAG."
Behind the Astra Militarum, on an all-terrain vehicle, gun muzzles were pointed outward. These small-caliber guns were the primary weapons for dealing with low-flying targets.
Anti-aircraft guns were first invented during Elizabeth's era, but the anti-aircraft guns of that time and today's models are quite different. Several decades ago, they were designed to combat supernatural flying creatures. Back then, anti-aircraft guns and other artillery were similar, they required manual aiming and firing, resulting in low accuracy. Effectively, they were less effective than machine guns. Therefore, in the Endless Mode, anti-aircraft guns were not used against the flying Zerg army.
Now, they were employing anti-aircraft guns with radar-guided targeting. The radar scans for targets, and complex computer calculations determine the target's location and trajectory for automatic firing.
Despite the availability of more powerful anti-aircraft weapons, in low-altitude zones, traditional anti-aircraft guns remained irreplaceable. Additionally, their cost was relatively low.
Seeing the Astra Militarum deploy the Gepard SPAAG, others were slightly stunned.
"This is... what is that?" Clifford asked with great curiosity. During training, Sebastian had never shown this device before.
"Radar detects enemies in the air," Sebastian explained simply.
Radar is an electronic device that uses electromagnetic waves to detect targets. By emitting electromagnetic waves and receiving echoes, it determines the target's direction, distance, speed (radial velocity), altitude, and other parameters. The antenna receives the reflected waves and sends them to processing units, which extract this information.
The group blinked in confusion. They couldn't understand the Musketeers' strange weaponry, more advanced and mysterious.
"Is that useful?" Jane asked weakly.
"It doesn't produce output on its own," Sebastian replied. "But it allows us to target the enemy with precision when combined with other weapons. Pay attention!"
On the field, the 30 flying Magic Apes had already soared several hundred meters into the air.
The Astra Militarum also dispatched some machine guns, aiming at the flying Magic Apes, but hitting airborne targets was extremely difficult.
The Blastoise also powered up. The 1,000 Blastoise, having stored their energy for some time, simultaneously fired their water cannons directly at the flying Magic Apes.
However, these Magic Apes were very intelligent. Seeing the water cannons, they ascended to more than a thousand meters altitude. Even if the cannons could reach such heights, their effectiveness would be greatly reduced due to decreased accuracy and power. The flying Magic Apes easily dodged.
Immediately after, they descended from their high altitude and flew straight toward the Demonized People and Musketeers. Falling from the height, they gained speed. They could also change positions in the air to avoid the bombardment of water cannons.
The machine guns continued firing, but hitting these fast-moving targets was extremely difficult. Even when some armor-piercing bullets struck them, they rarely inflicted fatal damage.
Just at this moment...
Boom—! Boom—! Boom—! Boom...
The Gepard SPAAG unleashed its firepower.
This wasn't a function solely for Guardsmen; the system calculated and analyzed targets independently before executing the attack. Only one shell was visible, flying at high speed toward the flying Magic Apes.
The Magic Apes tried to dodge, but they were too slow. Relying on radar and computer calculations, the system had already predicted their positions.
Boom—!
A shell struck a flying Magic Ape.
The shells had been upgraded through dozens of generations. Each year, the gunpowder research laboratory conducted at least one upgrade to enhance explosive power. These shells were far more powerful than those from Elizabeth's era.
After a loud explosion, the hit Magic Ape plummeted from the sky. The shells' lethality surpassed that of armor-piercing bullets, though their accuracy was still limited. A head-on hit without armor-piercing capabilities was particularly deadly.
The hit Magic Ape was not instantly destroyed but severely injured and unable to continue flying. It fell heavily to the ground in front of the Astra Militarum's position.
"Attack!" Sebastian immediately ordered.
The Flying Demon Ape's physique was stronger than an ordinary Magic Ape. Even when seriously injured, it could recover given enough time.
Boom—! Boom—! Boom—! Boom...
Otwin quickly ordered thousands of Demonized People to attack the heavily wounded Flying Demon Ape. Despite its tough physique, being hit by hundreds of attacks was devastating.
Soon, only a puddle of flesh remained on the ground. The remaining 29 Flying Demon Apes in the sky froze. Suddenly, they heard another explosion. A dozen more shells were fired, hitting eight of them.
The original target of the Gepard SPAAG was a fighter jet, its chances of hitting were high. Although the Flying Demon Apes were fast, they couldn't compare to a jet.
After falling, the eight remaining Flying Demon Apes retreated in terror. Thousands of Demonized People already waited on the ground, ready for the next assault. Soon, eight more flesh puddles appeared, and the surviving Flying Demon Apes hurriedly ascended, fleeing far from the Astra Militarum's position.
Prokopy, along with others in the observation room and the Behemoth Academy members watching from the battle room, were stunned. They had thought that the Flying Magic Apes would suffer severe casualties or even be destroyed.
However, it was the Flying Magic Apes that faced destruction, miserably. They left behind no intact corpses.
"All giant beasts, rush forward with all your strength! The Flying Magic Ape is looking for an opportunity to break into the enemy's position!" the bulky boy ordered. The game had only just begun, and he wasn't ready to give up.
The ground trembled with deafening force as tens of thousands of giant beasts, led by the Magic Apes, charged toward the Maze Puppet in a frenzied state.
"The enemy has launched an all-out attack!" Clifford said, grim-faced.
"Defend with all your might and keep them at least 300 meters away!" Sebastian ordered.
After some time, the Maze Puppet was repaired. The Goblin Chief returned inside, wielding a large wolf-tooth stick, ready to defend to the death. Terrell's Blastoise, although not at full power, understood this was a crucial moment. Thousands of Blastoise fired directly at the approaching army of giant beasts. The Demonized People and Musketeers, as the main offensive of the Hope's Peak Academy team, contributed significantly.
Shells, armor-piercing rounds, and explosions rained down on the advancing monsters.
The front line of the giant beast army kept falling, but they pressed on relentlessly. All supernatural species knew that melee combat meant casualties, there was no avoiding it. As long as you inflicted enough damage to close the distance, the long-range advantage could turn the tide.
Meters remaining: 800, 700, 600, 500 meters...
After paying a steep price, the beast army finally reached 400 meters from the line of death. Watching the approaching horde, Clifford almost ordered the Goblin Chief to throw the wolf-tooth stick as a projectile.
But 400 meters was a line of death. Due to heavy casualties, combined with the Astra Militarum's deployment of an additional 300 machine guns and over 10,000 Demonized People, the battlefield was littered with corpses.
"Go, go!" the sturdy girl shouted.
"We admit defeat," the bulky boy next to her announced, raising his hand.
"Captain!" she exclaimed, clutching her fists. "Just a little more, we can push through! They'll be slaughtered if we fight in close combat!"
"It's useless," the boy shook his head. "Passing this 400-meter line would come at an enormous cost, and we might not even succeed."
"Sebastian... I underestimated you," he said, standing and looking toward Sebastian's room.
He had just observed the battle. The Flying Magic Ape was the ace card, but Sebastian's powerful anti-aircraft weapons had turned the tide. The enemy was defeated before they could fully engage.
"The Behemoth Academy team admits defeat, and the Hope's Peak Academy team wins this match!" the referee's voice echoed in both the sparring and viewing rooms.
"Yay!" all four of them shouted in joy. They jumped up, embracing tightly. This victory was hard-won. Few believed they could succeed before the match.
"Win, we won," Prokopy and others in the viewing room cheered excitedly.
Seeing the defeated Flying Magic Ape, their hearts briefly sank, thinking their momentum was lost. But unexpectedly, the Magic Ape was frightened away.
"It's not easy to win," a group of elders in the void of Hope's Peak Academy sighed in relief. Relying on this modest lineup, defeating the Behemoth Academy was an achievement.
"Top 16, here we come!" Clifford exclaimed, laughing and hugging everyone. Smiles overflowed. Even Jane, usually silent, showed a faint smile. They celebrated outside with Prokopy and the others.
"Good kid," a school leader said with a smile. "You did a great job defeating Behemoth Academy, beyond expectations. Rest now during the wait for the next round."
At this moment, everyone was very happy. Reaching the top 16 was a significant success, especially considering the absence of main players Yeattine and Neville. Compared to previous years, where Hope's Peak often exited early, this was a notable improvement.
"Take a step and see," Sebastian said calmly. The goal was just the top 16? That was impossible.
Soon after Hope's Peak's victory over Behemoth, other schools' matches concluded. The results were unsurprising, top-tier schools won, with only Hope's Peak suffering a blowout.
There was no draw for the top sixteen. Based on the initial brackets, Prokopy and others, after brief celebrations, hurriedly studied their next opponent and devised strategies. The next opponent was Sea King Academy, a renowned school specializing in water-based supernatural species.
When the crowd learned their opponent, their faces changed slightly.
"This... how are we going to fight?" Clifford blinked in confusion.
"It's not good to fight," Terrell said gloomily. "Sea King Academy is ranked 8th. They have three Mythical Level beings and two Legendary Level ones. Underwater, their race, aside from my Blastoise, seems incapable of dealing with them."
"Water-type supernatural creatures?" Yuuki and Yamamoto, upon seeing Sebastian's prompt, smiled. Compared to aerial creatures, they favored fighting underwater.