Death Guns In Another World

"In that case, we should adopt a more passive approach. If the Chaos Lords are vigilant and detect our reconnaissance, our plans may be exposed. I propose we wait and observe before taking further action. For now, we have enough time," Cecilia suggested.

"Can you determine the identities of the Chaos Lords?" Alex asked.

After hearing Cecilia's suggestion, Alex nodded before turning to Alice once again. Alice widened her eyes, focused ahead, and a mysterious glimmer flickered in her gaze. In the next moment, her eyes returned to their normal state.

"I cannot be certain about the other areas, but the closest one to us is the Horned Behemoth," she replied.

The group started preparing.

Back to the other location.

Anna stood at the top of the guard tower, knitting her brows and staring at the battlefield in puzzlement. The dense magical storms had faded gradually, while the Chaos creatures who had their attacks stopped launched their attacks again. She initially thought this was the result of her side expending too much strength. But shortly after, she realized that the situation was otherwise. The formidable spell casters maintained their attacks, though they were only casting ordinary, high-level spells like blizzards and flame meteor showers. She felt like they were working without putting in the effort… And in reality, that was indeed what they were doing.

But what astonished she was that these people weren't really not putting in any effort. On the contrary, their performance seemed like a segment of a bigger plan. Because after closer observations, she discovered that even though the formidable 'special army' appeared lazy, their positioning was just perfect as they covered one another's blind spots. As soon as any accident happened, they could fill in the gaps superbly. Not only that, but even though the Chaos army also seemed to be pushing on slowly, they were only able to move really 'slowly'. Once her side failed to defend against them, the Chaos army was definitely capable of picking up the pace and breaking through the city wall after stopping the first wave of defenses. Despite that, the Chaos army failed to charge through the defenses and that only proved one thing.

The pressure applied on the Chaos army wasn't removed yet. On the contrary, the pressure applied on them was managed on purpose!

"Miss Madeline, what are you guys…"

Anna couldn't help but turn to Madeline who stood beside her. At that moment, the young lady with unkempt hair and hugging a heavy tome leaned on the wall, her half-opened eyes making her look sleepy. Even though Madeline seemed really casual and nonchalant, Anna didn't belittle her strength. Because she knew how capable this woman is, beside Alex informed Anna that his subordinates would be led by Madeline.

Confronted with Anna's inquiry, Madeline reluctantly opened her drowsy eyes and gazed at her before responding softly.

"We must forge a path for the Leader."

"Huh?"

"Yes. As the wave crashes upon the shore, it carries impurities back into the ocean. Similarly, we must create an opening for Alex to infiltrate Chaos from behind and outmaneuver their retreat."

"...But isn't that incredibly risky?"

Although Anna was aware that this was Alex's plan, she couldn't help but feel apprehensive about the dangerous idea. The Darkness Capital was currently Chaos's stronghold, and Anna believed that Alex's daring strategy lacked careful consideration.

"This is a tactic we often employ in battle. Both us and the Leader are accustomed to it. Despite its apparent riskiness, if we control the situation well, the dangers faced by the Leader and the others will be much less than what we face. Besides..."

Madeline paused, her fatigued face revealing a subtle and peculiar expression. Although Anna couldn't decipher Madeline's thoughts, she had an inexplicable feeling that trouble was brewing after witnessing the complex expression on Madeline's face.

"The Horned Behemoth? Did Ion actually summon it? He must have a death wish..."

Mumbling under her breath, Madeline couldn't help but display an uncontrollable grin. She lowered her head and called out softly.

"Jeff."

"Yo, Senior Madeline, Jeff reporting. What are your orders?"

Upon hearing Madeline's summons, space warped and a robust, muscular knight dressed in pristine white armor from head to toe emerged from the void. He stood before Madeline and carried himself with an eccentric demeanor that would surely shock church priests. Madeline paid no attention to his flamboyance. On the contrary, she gradually closed her eyes as if on the verge of falling asleep.

"The Horned Behemoth is leading the way at coordinates 44.021. Alex needs cover. Lead your team, flank from the other side, and divert its attention. I trust you know what to do."

"The Horned Behemoth?"

Madeline gave a nod of approval, while Jeff couldn't contain his laughter before leaping down from his perch.

"Is there something wrong with that Horned Behemoth, Miss Madeline? Is it really weak?" Anna asked, her ignorance not hiding the fact that she sensed a problem.

Anna could tell that something was off about the Horned Behemoth, simply by the reactions of those who heard its name. Madeline shook her head in response to Anna's question.

"No, quite the opposite actually. The Horned Behemoth is considered one of the most powerful Chaos Lords. In terms of brute strength, it rivals that of dragon soul heirs."

"That strong? But then why..."

"You see, there's a saying in Alex's hometown," Madeline interrupted, lifting her head to meet Anna's gaze with her pitch-black eyes devoid of emotion.

"A weak teammate does more harm than a strong enemy. And this Horned Behemoth is known as a 'weak teammate'. Now we are certain that this time... Alex will definitely achieve ultimate victory," Madeline explained, her eyes closing as she seemed to drift into sleep. But before she fully closed her eyes, she softly uttered a command.

The magical attacks that were holding back the Chaos army weakened once again. This time, the Chaos creatures moved with even greater speed. Within seconds, they were just a few hundred meters away from the city walls. If they charged to the base of the walls, they could easily break through the defenses and penetrate the barrier.

Rumble!

However, at that moment, the heavy steel plates atop the city walls slid open, revealing black cannon openings that aimed directly at the approaching enemies.

In the next instant, the world fell silent.

Dazzling cannon blasts erupted from the city walls, showering the Chaos army with tens of thousands of fireballs. The brilliance of the explosions filled the air, breaking the silence like a late guest arriving at a party.

Boom! Boom! Boom!

If one were to compare the battlefield to a dance party, it was as if a melodious waltz had transformed into a raucous disco. Countless flashes of light, deafening booms, and the trembling ground became the main melody.

Caught off guard by this ambush, the Chaos army was thrown into chaos. Skeleton soldiers and soul griffins disintegrated in the blasts, while the Abominations were engulfed in flames, torn apart mercilessly.

In an instant, smoke and fire shrouded the entire battlefield. For the first time in this battle of quantity, the Chaos army found themselves at a disadvantage. But before they could regain their composure, the center entrance of the city wall swung open, and 300 heavily-armored knights on horseback charged out.

"Woooo! Attack!!!!" shouted the leading knight, his pure white armor shining brightly as he raised his spear high. In response, hundreds of golden light columns descended from above, enveloping the knights and increasing their size. With a thunderous roar, the knights galloped forward, slicing through the bewildered Chaos army as if they were cutting through butter.

Nothing could stand in their way. From a distance, the formation formed by the hundreds of knights resembled a sharp blade gleaming in golden radiance, effortlessly cleaving through the black, chaotic mass. Even the death knights' assault held no weight in the face of the holy knights. Before the death knights could strike, sparkling hexagonal crystals appeared, halting their attacks. It was as if the death knights were being crushed by a steamroller, reduced to nothing but worthless meat.

The reach of the holy knights' attacks was so vast that any enemies in their path met a crushing defeat. Even the evil incantations of the lichs proved useless against them. Spells that could easily claim lives were rendered useless when confronted by the holy knights. In that moment, the holy knights were truly invincible.

But just as the knights neared the edge of the swirling Chaos fog, the dense mist began to churn.

Then, a furious voice erupted from within the fog!

"You... are orchestrating your own downfall! Pitiful worms!"

Simultaneously, the fog billowed with intensity, revealing a colossal figure standing at a staggering height of 60 meters, resembling a human.

"Thank goodness..." Alex exhaled, his anxiety dissipating as he glanced at his companions.

"Prepare yourselves. The moment has arrived for us to venture forth."