Death Guns In Another World

"He truly is a handsome Lord," Margareth thought to herself, appreciating Alex's striking profile.

Alex was completely oblivious to the thoughts running through the young girl's mind at that moment. His attention was solely focused on the task at hand.

"I need to leave this area quickly, there's nothing but desolation ahead!" Alex thought to himself.

With that thought in mind, Alex abruptly halted, picked up his pace, and dashed forward. But just as he was about to move, a furious snarl echoed in his ears. The fog suddenly thickened, and a massive hand emerged from within, reaching out for Alex and the girl he was holding. Within moments, a grotesque gorilla covered in decaying, bloody flesh emerged from the fog and lunged at Alex.

"Ugh, what a nuisance," Alex muttered under his breath. He swiftly wrapped one arm around the alchemist and drew his magical sword from its sheath. With a burst of speed, he evaded the chaotic creature's grasp, leaping onto its arm in a graceful arc. Then, he propelled himself forward, his sword radiating a brilliant spiritual light. His slashing attack dispersed the fog and unleashed a blinding blade ray that struck the creature's throat. In an instant, the chaotic creature ceased its movements as its skull soared into the air and vanished into the fog. Its colossal body crashed to the ground with a resounding thud. This battle caught the attention of nearby chaotic creatures, but when they turned towards Alex, all they saw was a headless corpse. The two had vanished into the fog, leaving no trace behind.

"Phew... That takes care of that," Alex sighed in relief. He released his grip on the girl and surveyed their surroundings. The once vibrant land, once part of Dali's Kingdom, had been completely tainted by chaos. Everywhere was now shrouded in shades of gray. Thick fog engulfed the area, obscuring visibility for dozens of meters.

"Alright, let's begin here," Alex declared. Making sure there were no chaotic creatures in the vicinity, he nodded and reached into his pocket for a prismatic crystal. He threw it onto the ground, and in a flash of radiance, the petite girl appeared before him. She was now dressed in a pristine white robe and a wide triangular hat. Upon seeing Alex, she inclined her head in a slight bow.

"Master, greetings," she greeted respectfully.

"No need for formalities," Alex waved off her courtesy with a casual gesture.

"Now it's your turn. Gather them all."

To Alex, two individuals were pivotal for their expedition into the land of chaos - Margaret and Lisa. Lisa, as the psychic of the Astral Temple, possessed the ability to summon heroic spirits and communicate with them. Her presence was indispensable, especially in a chaotic land where she functioned as a signal transmitter. She could establish connections and communicate with heroic spirits in places with no signal reception. Relying on her signals, the rest of the group could navigate through the collapsing chaos without losing their way. Furthermore, Lisa served as Alex's megaphone, relaying his commands to others when necessary.

However, Lisa's abilities were somewhat limited compared to Margaret. In terms of strength, she was not as formidable. This was particularly evident in the chaotic land where she primarily served as a signaling satellite for the Astral Temple.

"I understand, Master. I will take care of it," Lisa responded obediently. She nodded gently, raised her silver staff, and struck it against the ground.

Clang!

A clear and melodious sound reverberated through the fog. Within moments, figures started emerging from the dense mist, one after another.

''Leader, we're here!"

Along with the energetic greeting, Maggie strolled out of the fog as Scarlet followed closely behind her. After a few moments, the rest also arrived one after another. As members of Alex's elite squad, every one of them possessed solid strength, so no one was sacrificed when they sneaked around the Chaos army. In just a few breaths, all elite members were gathered, arriving behind Alex and standing by to go.

"Seems like everyone is fast on their feet, huh."

Looking at this scene, Maggie couldn't help but blow a whistle. She squinted and scanned the fog casually.

"Minnie, proceed with the reconnaissance," Alex commanded his scout. Shortly after, he received a response.

"I have confirmed the target, my Lord. However, something peculiar has caught my attention. Despite the chaos surrounding it, the Dali Kingdom Capital remains intact. Not only that, but both the chaos and the city seem to coexist in a unique order," Minnie reported.

Alex was taken aback by the news. Logically, any structures of light would have crumbled and decayed under the influence of chaos. The Dali Kingdom Capital, being a city of light, should have long been destroyed by now. Yet, according to Minnie's observations, it still stood, defying the odds and operating in a special form of light.

"Let's investigate further," Alex decided after a moment of contemplation. He signaled to the group and led them into the fog. Lisa and Margareth followed closely behind. Soon, their figures vanished within the mist, leaving only faint afterimages behind.

Thanks to the Camp Reversal Badge, Alex and his group arrived at the Dali Kingdom Capital without wasting any time. If they had taken the usual route, they would have spent hours navigating through chaos. But now, their assimilated bodies moved effortlessly, flowing with the currents of chaos towards their destination.

A wave of dizziness washed over them as they stepped onto solid ground again. Margaret had already fainted, her eyes spinning in confusion. Lisa, although slightly unsteady, remained composed as she leaned against Alex for support. Clutching her silver staff tightly, she relied on it as her sole anchor.

"So, this is the Dali Kingdom Capital?" Alex wondered aloud.

After shaking his head to toss the unpleasant dizziness behind him, Alex lifted his head and sized up the Dali Kingdom Capital.

The entire Dali Kingdom Capital was engulfed in a thick blanket of mist. But what caught his attention was that the buildings stood untouched, preserved in their perfect state. If Alex had known that Bahamut's clone had ravaged more than half of the city earlier, he would have been even more astounded. There was no sign of any damage. Everything appeared serene and flawless. However, something felt off.

As Alex gazed at the flickering lights in the Capital, he squinted his eyes and reached for the hilt at his side. A strange sense of danger emanated from deep within him. For some inexplicable reason, it felt absurd and peculiar. Just like Minnie had mentioned, a power of Light, completely different from this world, was exerting its influence. This power did not belong here, yet it felt oddly familiar.

But before addressing that, there was another pressing matter...

"We're separated again... Leader..." Maggie's voice echoed in Alex's mind. Chaos was chaos, after all; expecting them to adhere to any rules like Order was utterly impossible. So despite everyone arriving in the Capital at the same time, they were once again split apart. Some were thrown outside the city, while others were flung into the heart of it. Luckily, Alex had Lisa, the "signal transmitter," with him, allowing him to stay in touch with his group. This time, in addition to Margareth and Lisa, he had Minnie and 30 others by his side. Unfortunately, Scarlet and Maggie were separated this time. Scarlet seemed to be trapped in a library within the dark palace, while Maggie was transported to a vampire tower. And that wasn't all...

"There's no one around, Alex. We haven't seen any living or undead beings," Scarlet spoke calmly, but her voice betrayed a hint of uncertainty. It wasn't entirely surprising, considering that the Dali Kingdom Capital was known to be a gathering place for undead creatures. It would make sense if there were no living beings in sight. But now, as they surveyed the vast city, there was not a single undead creature in sight... In fact, there was nothing moving at all.

Clang...!

In that moment, a loud crash reverberated through the air. Alex's expression shifted slightly upon hearing the sound. He extended his arm and signaled to the group. As soon as they saw his gesture, they quickly concealed themselves in the surroundings and turned towards the source of the unfamiliar noise.

Clang...! Clang...!

Amidst the resounding clash of swords, a group of shadowy figures emerged from the misty haze, slowly advancing towards Alex's companions. As the fog dissipated, their true identities were revealed, leaving both Alex and the steadfast Margareth astounded

Before them stood a formidable team of skeletal sentinels. Although "skeletal guards" may not be the most accurate depiction, their appearance resembled that of skeletal guards, with nothing but bones and no trace of flesh. However, there was an uncanny resemblance to robots in their presence.

Their peculiar robotic bodies seamlessly merged with the skeletal framework, making it almost impossible for Alex to discern them if not for their protruding skulls and limbs.