A massive ring hung in the sky, its origins unknown.
Three streaks of blue spiritual light descended from the heavens, landing on the ground and transforming into three figures.
"Ah, how rare. It actually went off without a hitch."
Merlin looked around, surprised to find nothing amiss.
"That must be the effect of my disciple's Command Seal. Otherwise, if I had followed my premonition before leaving, something would surely have happened."
Li Shuwen spoke, his hands clasped behind his back as he surveyed the surroundings. It was indeed a beautiful area.
"Premonition? Is it really that mystical? I haven't even had a chance for two lines of prophecy yet."
Merlin thought to himself that this old man was even more of a charlatan than he was. If he hadn't given up the profession of a prophet long ago, he would have definitely performed a few divinations before leaving, if only for peace of mind.
"Alright, since we're here, let's find Fujimaru Ritsuka and the others. I wonder how they're doing. Romani, Romani, can you hear me?"
Mo Shuying began calling the control room, but instead of Romani, it was Da Vinci who responded from the monitoring room.
"Received. Romani isn't here, I'm temporarily in command. You are currently south of La Charité, France, less than twenty li from La Charité. Mash and the others are almost there, but they're not in good shape. They've encountered many monsters. Everyone, please go and provide support as quickly as possible."
Da Vinci pointed them in the right direction, and the three didn't hesitate, stealthily heading towards La Charité.
After walking for five minutes, Da Vinci's voice rang out again, and it was urgent!
"Oh no! Mash and the others are being surrounded by over a dozen Wyverns, including Terror Wyverns, their advanced form! It's very tricky! Mr. Mo! Please provide support as soon as possible!"
"Hmm?"
A dozen Wyverns was already a considerably strong force. It was said that quantitative changes lead to qualitative changes, and the quality of Wyverns was not low.
"Understood, I'll rush over immediately."
Mo Shuying replied, then quickly looked at Li Shuwen and Merlin.
"At my speed, it will take at least ten minutes."
"It will probably take me about 15 minutes, Master."
Hearing the two Servants' responses, Mo Shuying knew that ten minutes was still a long time.
"Then I'll go first. Master and Merlin can follow. If the battle becomes urgent, I'll use a Command Seal to summon you."
With that, Mo Shuying inserted a treasured card into the second template.
*Buzz~*
A flash of bright light.
*Screech!*
A magnificent Hippogriff carried Mo Shuying into the sky.
Mo Shuying's knightly skirt armor was different from Astolfo's; it was more neutral, not as feminine as Astolfo's.
"At maximum speed."
Mo Shuying patted the Hippogriff's neck, and the Hippogriff neighed, instantly performing a Dimensional Leap. After several leaps, it began to fly at extreme speed. As expected of a phantom beast known for its speed, nothing could compare to it.
Actually, Mo Shuying had considered using Gilgamesh's mount, Vimana, but that thing was too high-profile. He was worried it would scare off the enemies. After all, they were legendary Wyverns, and they would surely provide a lot of experience. Mo Shuying hadn't leveled up in several days and desperately needed a source of experience.
And so!
*Screech!*
The Hippogriff sped along, and soon they saw a city shrouded in black smoke and flames—La Charité.
*Roar!*
Wyverns! A group of five-meter-long, dark green-scaled, large-winged, and two-legged subspecies of dragons. Not pure-blooded dragons, but considered top-tier pseudo-dragons, capable of spitting fireballs, and their flapping wings could create massive wind blades.
These monsters had strong defenses, making them difficult for ordinary people to harm, and their attacks were also powerful; a single fireball was comparable to a high-explosive grenade.
Mash and the other four might have had a chance against one or two, but now a dozen had suddenly appeared, and they were trapped in a death trap!
"I learn from the Eight Trigrams of Xichuan! In my duck-and-drake sleeves, I hold the military seal! Why should women willingly accept this fate?! Why must a general be a man?! Hah!"
Qin Liangyu had activated her Noble Phantasm, named [Chongzhen Emperor's Four Poems].
This wasn't a large-scale destructive Noble Phantasm, but a state-type Noble Phantasm that could significantly boost her combat power. Qin Liangyu dramatically flung her cloak behind her, her aura resembling a coiled jade dragon! She thrust her spear into the throat of a Wyvern. What would normally only pierce now directly exploded the Wyvern's neck!
However, these Wyverns weren't mindless monsters. They had the advantage of flight. Seeing their companion instantly killed, they immediately gained altitude, escaping Qin Liangyu's attack range. With no long-range attack methods, Qin Liangyu could only retreat, using her spear to parry the incoming fireballs and wind blades!
"These big lizards! Darn it! Stardust!"
The Director hid behind Mash, using her fingers to launch Magic Bullet attacks at the Wyverns. But dragons were known for their magic resistance, so even if hit by a Magic Bullet, it wasn't a serious injury, making the effect quite minimal.
"Mash! Fight and retreat! Retreat into the city! We'll fight a street battle using the city's buildings!"
Fujimaru Ritsuka spoke, and Mash, as a Servant, immediately began to retreat.
Qin Liangyu and Jeanne d'Arc, both commanders, knew that Fujimaru Ritsuka's decision was correct. Once they entered street combat and closed the distance, they could use the buildings for cover and their attacks would be able to hit the Wyverns.
However, the Director was still quite defiant.
"How can we just retreat like this! No! I don't agree, Liangyu! Let's show them what we're truly capable of!"
The Director shouted, but Qin Liangyu showed a bitter smile.
"Master, knowing something can't be done yet trying anyway is a major tactical blunder in warfare."
After hearing his Servant express their opinion so directly, the Director realized she had gotten a little too excited and carried away.
But there was no way she would admit she was wrong in this situation, so she said,
"Romani! What are you doing?! Where's the support?!"
Then, Da Vinci's voice chimed in.
"Mr. Mo is already on his way, moving very fast, and will be here any moment!"
"Tell him to hurry up! Otherwise, I'll charge him with dereliction of duty!"
The Director stomped her foot and shouted, while the Wyverns in the sky continued their assault. Mash was having a tough time defending, and just then!
"Screech!"
A Hippogriff's cry echoed in the distance! Over a dozen Wyverns shivered and began to panic. Only the red Terror Wyvern remained relatively calm, turning its head to look at the rapidly approaching black dot. The next second!
"Clang!"
A crisp sound, like metal striking metal, rang out beside the Terror Wyvern's ear. The Terror Wyvern didn't even have time to see what it was, when suddenly!
"*Crushing Fist!*"
A fist, glowing with dual green and purple hues and enveloped in powerful Internal Energy, slammed into the Terror Wyvern's head!
"*Thud!*"
A massive watermelon-like explosion erupted in the air. Mo Shuying grinned ferociously amidst the rain of blood! He free-fell onto the Terror Wyvern's body, then powerfully pushed off with his legs, lunging towards another Wyvern. Again, it was just a pair of steel fists! He systematically smashed the Wyverns in the air!
The Director watched the dragon corpses explode one after another in the sky and immediately covered her mouth.
Hopefully, Mo Shuying didn't hear what she just shouted!
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