Chapter 235: The Battlefield of Interwoven Blood
"Boom!"
The flames detonated in an instant, reducing several enemies to charred remains before they could even scream.
However, there were simply too many of them—thousands of marauders flooded the entire district like an unstoppable tide, sealing off every escape route and surrounding Usagi completely.
"Bang! Bang! Bang!"
Energy blasts rained down from all directions, weaving a deadly web of destruction. A cold gleam flickered in Usagi's eyes as she bent her knees and leaped high into the air. Her foot barely touched a marauder's shoulder before she changed direction mid-air, narrowly avoiding the lethal barrage.
Her twin blades carved an arc in the sky, slicing cleanly through an enemy attempting to ambush her. Blood splattered, but her movements never faltered. With a swift flick of her wrist, the blades spun in a lethal dance, severing the heads of two more foes.
Her strikes were both elegant and deadly, resembling a rabbit dancing through the night sky—each step leaving behind a trail of fallen enemies.
Yet, in the next instant, another volley of energy beams rained down upon her, even shattering the ground beneath her feet. She couldn't evade completely—several beams grazed her, tearing through her clothes and scorching her flesh. A burning pain seared through her body, but she merely grunted and kept moving.
Usagi dived downward, her twin blades crossing—
"Splat!"
A marauder's chest was torn open, blood gushing out. His eyes widened in terror, but he collapsed lifelessly before he could make a sound.
As she landed, Usagi stomped the ground with force, sending shards of stone flying as she propelled herself forward once more. Her blades danced like a storm, each slash slicing through multiple enemies with deadly precision.
"She's reaching her limit! Keep wearing her down!"
A voice shouted from the crowd, eyes locked onto Usagi's blood-soaked figure.
Her once-white vest had long been stained crimson, sweat mixing with blood as it dripped from her body. Her stamina was dwindling, and her movements were growing heavier. Yet, her gaze remained sharp, unwavering.
"Even if I die, I will never retreat!"
She gritted her teeth and forced herself to suppress the pain, reigniting the crimson flames along her twin blades. The fire surged along the edges, transforming into two blazing arcs that swept forward.
"Boom!"
The fiery crescents tore through the ranks, incinerating countless marauders in their wake. Their bodies turned to ash in an instant, their screams lost to the inferno.
Even so, she couldn't shift the tide of battle entirely. The overwhelming presence of tens of thousands bore down on her like an insurmountable mountain, relentless in its pressure.
At that moment, Gemini and Pisces reappeared at the battlefield's center. The whip in Pisces' hand lashed out like a venomous serpent, streaking toward Usagi's back with a piercing whistle.
Usagi twisted her body at the last second, barely dodging the attack. But the force of the whip's impact still numbed her arm. Gemini seized the opening, his katana slashing downward, aiming for her throat.
A steely glint flashed in Usagi's eyes as she drove power into her legs, launching herself backward while raising her blades in defense.
"Clang!"
Steel met steel, sparks flying.
Gemini smirked coldly, pressing his attack with a flurry of strikes, giving Usagi no room to breathe. She clenched her jaw, parrying as best as she could while scanning her surroundings for an escape route. But the enemy ranks were too dense—there was no way out.
"It's time!"
Gemini's voice was icy. His blade suddenly accelerated, slashing toward Usagi's side, while Pisces' whip curled from behind, aiming to ensnare her.
Usagi's pupils shrank. She crouched low, dodging Gemini's deadly slash just in time, then swung her blades, severing Pisces' whip in one fluid motion. But the backlash sent a tremor through her arms, weakening her stance.
"Usagi will not disgrace the House of Akai—not ever!"
A fierce roar echoed in her mind as she charged back into the fray, her twin blades burning brighter than ever. She was like a demon incarnate, cutting through enemies with relentless fury. Her speed remained blistering, yet exhaustion and pain gradually dulled her edge.
The marauders swarmed around her, their roars deafening, their weapons gleaming with a deadly light. The air in Sonia City reeked of blood and smoke.
"Whoosh!"
A marauder lunged at her with a spear, the tip aimed straight for her back. Usagi twisted, crossing her blades to catch the spear's tip, then wrenched it sideways, snapping the weapon in two.
"Ahh—!"
Before the marauder could react, Usagi's blade tore through his throat. Blood spurted as he collapsed, eyes frozen in disbelief.
But there was no time to stop—more enemies closed in from all directions.
"Don't give her a chance to breathe! Kill her!"
Leo's voice thundered across the battlefield.
Usagi's gaze was like ice as her blades spun, carving a path of death.
"Slash!"
Bodies fell one after another, blood pooling across the shattered ground like a crimson river.
Suddenly, a cold sensation streaked across her back—a dagger grazing her shoulder, leaving a deep wound. A sharp pain shot through her, making her stumble.
The marauders seized the moment, pressing their assault. Energy blasts rained down again, sealing every avenue of escape.
"Huff… huff…"
Usagi took a deep breath, trying to steady herself, but her heart pounded as if set ablaze. The crimson aura around her flared uncontrollably, and she could hear her blood surging through her veins.
With a fierce glare, she raised her twin blades, channeling every last ounce of her power into them. The flames surged, forming a fiery barrier that repelled the advancing enemies.
"Boom!"
The explosion rocked the battlefield, sending marauders flying. But it was only a temporary reprieve—those behind them quickly surged forward again, giving Usagi no time to recover.
Sweat dripped from her brow as she tightened her grip on her bloodied blades. She gritted her teeth and planted her feet firmly on the ground, eyes ablaze with unyielding determination.
"Not a single one of you will leave here alive!"
She growled, launching herself back into the enemy ranks once more.