Chapter 117: Trap (1)

A powerful explosion engulfed the entire battlefield.

ㄴholy shit lol

ㄴwhat the fk did he do?

ㄴImagine his first stream being a massacre.

ㄴmy dragon breath is nothing compared to this…

ㄴwows. some r still alive after dat

The massive explosion had swallowed everything, creating a deep crater on the ground. It was an unbelievable miracle, given that Yongyong had once been helpless against even a single goblin-sized Kaiju.

“RAWRRRR!”

ㄴa dragon’s laughter is so gross.

ㄴlook at him all shiny and polished

ㄴThat’s 1.4 million in battle power? Then how strong is a Bluadge then…?

Yongyong happily closed the chat window and surveyed the battlefield. What lay beneath him was the ruins of the Sephiroth’s base, and the Kaiju obliterated along the path of his Dragon Breath.

“Oh yeah, now this is real Breath.”

Even though time had passed since his attack, the ground continued to melt, bubble, and release heat and steam into the air.

“Hmm.”

“40% of Sephiroth’s forces are gone in one ago.”

“Which means 60% are still alive.”

Yongyong mused that they really were not an easy opponent after all.

“Then let’s retreat.”

The giant metallic dragon’s form began to disappear.

“Heheheh.”

The goal of this battle was solely to support the Kaiju horde by intensifying pressure on the Sephiroth. Furthermore, such surprise attacks were not confined to this single location.

-This a fire that contains the flames of hell. Inferno Blast.

-Spirit King Fusion Bombardment activated.

-With this sword forged by the Galactic Empire and my martial arts…!

The Transcendents of the Community were running rampant across the lands.

***Bang!

The assembled Sephiroth fell silent at the sound of a fist slamming into a chair’s armrest.

[How has this come to pass?]

[…This is because the humans are too unpredictable…]

[Did we not prepare to send support with the Sky Ship?]

[They’re too quick to attack and retreat.]

The Sephiroth were overwhelmed by the Galactic Empire aiding the Kaiju, to the point of near defeat.

[At this rate, it seems not only will we not be able to conquer, but we will be driven out?]

[…I apologize.]

The woman sitting on a throne woven from tree branches tapped the floor with her staff.

Woom-

The entire space began to tremble as numerous magical formations were activated.

[Even the upper echelon is paying attention to this world. That is why I was sent here.]

She slowly stood up.

Creeak- Krrk-

The entire building began to move with her.

[So, find a solution quickly.]

[…Yes, I understand.]

The woman gazed out at the lush forest outside.

[If necessary, I will authorize the use of Sacred Relics above middle-grade that were previously restricted.]

[…Yes!]

***“Yongyong.”

“Call me Lord Full Metal Wardragon.”

“…”

Spirit Summoner Barron sighed as he watched Yongyong flipping through an enhancement procedure catalog.

“We have a mission.”

“…Really?”

Yongyong’s eyes lit up.

For better enhancements! More expensive procedures! And stronger modifications! He deemed it better to accept high-paying missions to increase his Merit Points.

“Oh! This mission gives decent Merit Points.”

“…Note that the Oradge specifically chose you, so you cannot refuse.”

“Of course I have no intention of refusing!”

But then, Yongyong tilted his head as he checked the mission details.

“Mmm? This time we’re helping the Sephiroth, not the Kaiju?”

“Yes.”

“Oho. Only those with a battle power of 1 million or more can participate, huh…”

Yongyong grinned.

“It only makes sense that I go!”

“This mission is especially important. Failure is unacceptable.”

“Were there ever missions that allowed failure before? Haha.”

If the Sephiroth conquered the targeted area under Imperial support, it would facilitate their advance into the Kaiju’s rear.

The strategic point was so tempting that they had no choice but to attack the Kaiju, even knowing the Galactic Empire was behind it all.

“Therefore, we must succeed this time. By the way, I was assigned to be your support.”

“Gahahaha! So you’re to be my attendant!”

“…That is not entirely wrong.”

“Right, I’m just kidding. You’re a Spirit Summoner skilled in mass destruction.”

The two left their lodging and headed towards the other mission participant.

“Mm. I’m a bit uncomfortable around Perpe though…”

It was rare for Yongyong to express such discomfort.

“Rank 3, with 1.2 million battle power.”

“Ugh. She didn’t receive body modifications like me either.”

“She is strong.”

The two nodded as they thought about Rank 3 Perpe.

“Whatever, let’s go!”

“…Yes.”

***Crunch- Crkk-

“Whew… Berserker Perpe. If I let her continue like this, I probably won’t have a chance to shine.”

“…Just wait for now.”

In front of Barron and Yongyong, Perpe, a small white-haired girl wielding a huge greatsword, was massacring the Kaiju.

When she cleaved through Kaiju, the blood spilled was absorbed by her. She then used the absorbed fluids to fuel her immense power, crushing more enemies.

“Hmm.”

Her toughness was chilling to watch.

The power she wielded was astounding for her small frame, and the murderous look in her blood-red eyes made even her allies nervous.

“I’ll blow all of you to pieces!!”

In battle, she was more beast than human. Her greatsword shattered even the notoriously sturdy ground of World.

“Hooh… Unlimited stamina…”

As long as she had an enemy to fight and their blood to steal, her power was virtually limitless.

“I remember how my precious wings almost got ripped off by that brute swordsmanship.”

Furthermore, Perpe could also stock extra blood out of battle, making her versatile in any situation. Not to mention the insane damage she could deal with each blow.

Upon entering World, Perpe was given nothing but an indestructible greatsword. Yet with that alone, she achieved 1.2 million battle power and steadily accumulated Merit Points.

“I wonder what she’s saving all those Points for.”

“Well… To each their own reasons, yes?”

“Yeah. I guess so.”

Of course, Yongyong had no such reason. He was just dragged here while enjoying extreme sports.

“Anyhow, let’s start moving ourselves!”

“I will assist you!”

As Yongyong and Barron joined the battle, the tide began to turn. Barron’s Spirit King bombardment, and Yongyong’s cutting-edge weapons made quick work of the Kaiju.

However…

“What’s up?”

“Hmm… Yongyong. Look around.”

“…”

“It appears they will not continue to simply overlook our intervention.”

Despite knowing about Imperial involvement, the Sephiroth chose to target this strategic point. Yet contrary to expectations, they were taking a passive stance.

Aren’t they supposed to take advantage of the opening we made?

“They have no reason to endure one-sided damage and abandon this position. It connects to the rear of the Kaiju horde, which could lead to a counterattack, after all.”

This was why the Sephiroth had no choice but to fall for their plan. Yet, despite gaining the upper hand with Imperial support, they were actually withdrawing their forces.

“Then let us also leave. There is no need to get further involved.”

“Alright.”

“Take care of Perpe. You should have received a device to calm her down.”

“Will do.”

Yongyong approached Perpe, who was slaughtering Kaiju, and threw a small metal sphere at her.

Krak-

Naturally, he missed his target due to her reflexes.

Pzzzt-

But the sphere emitted a wave of Ether energy, jolting Perpe back to her senses. She groaned softly in pain

“It huurts…”

“We’re leaving this place.”

Confirming that Perpe had returned to her usual self, Yongyong was about to leave the battlefield with the others. However…

Krk- Krrrk-

A chilling sound reached his ears.

What the? What is this ominous feeling?

KRRK- CRACK-

The sound was like ice cracking on a frozen river, spreading through the air and swallowing the entire space around them.

“…Hurry!”

Yongyong sensed something was wrong and urged haste, but…

FLASH-

Twelve pillars of light rose and began to connect.

PZZT-

“Ugh!”

“Waaa?!”

“Th-this is!”

The twelve pillars of light enclosed all three of them, including the Kaiju army.

“Damn. Is it a trap? Or did we just happen to be caught up in it?”

“Hmm. Turns out they weren’t idiots.”

“Yongyong-kun… What do we do?”

“Call me Full Metal Wardragon.”

Even as Yongyong grumbled at Perpe, he did not forget to be vigilant.

“Containment, is it…”

“Looks like they’ve pulled out some Sacred Relic or whatnot.”

Yongyong attempted to break the barrier with his Ether Breath, but it did not leave even a scratch.

“This power is of a completely different element! It is isolating dimension itself.”

This was no mere Spatial Distortion. It was Dimensional Isolation.

“I don’t think anything can be done without Virdel’s abilities. Is there any way out?”

“For a Spirit Summoner like myself, and Perpe, a physical combatant, no…”

“Hmm.”

“This…”

The Kaiju within the barrier were in disarray due to the sudden change. But this massive army of Kaiju, easily numbering over 10,000, was bound to eventually charge at them.

The three of them could somehow handle even 10,000 Kaiju, if they fought to the end. However…

“We do not have much time. The barrier is shrinking.”

The barrier was contracting rapidly. They likely would not even have space to move before finishing off the Kaiju.

PZZZT-

“I mean, what are we supposed to do?!”

“We can only wait for Virdel.”

“…Isn’t she in the middle of training right now?”

“Then… We are done for.”

“Waaa? Perpe is going to die?”

In truth, even Yongyong was flustered. If it came to a physical fight, he could unleash the countless new weapons attached to his body and retaliate with fire, but this kind of trap was his weakness.

“Aren’t you a dragon? Can’t you do something with magic?”

“…I am trying, but…”

His efforts were not doing much good.

“Is this to be our resting place?”

“Don’t go jinxing us! I still have so many enhancements to get done. As if I’m gonna die here!”

“You are addicted at this point…”

“Perpe’s going to die?”

Barron stroked Perpe’s head as she whimpered, racking his brains for a solution.

Communications were down and…

“Ah! Yes, don’t we have the Community?”

“The stream got cut off too. It must be the barrier’s doing.”

“Gah.”

“Like rats in a trap, huh.”

They had to swallow their anxiety as the barrier continued to tighten around them.

“For now, we hold out in the center of the barrier. Find a way out in the meantime!”

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The barrier obscured the outside world, appearing as if coated in colorful oil. What’s worse…

-SKREEEE!

From among the Kaiju, a creature they had never seen before screeched and began to control the Kaiju.

“Is that their leader?”

“Be careful… I sense an unusual energy from it.”

“Perpe is scared…”

Meanwhile, as these three faced an unexpected crisis…

ㄴlooks like they’re fcked? lmao

ㄴdid u bros see the look on Yongyong when the stream cut off lol

ㄴHey, shouldn’t we tell somebody about this?

ㄴI’m sure they sent a message.

ㄴbruh even the stream’s done so how will they transmit shit?

ㄴig?

ㄴAY TURN ON THE STREM! WHO SPILLED RICE CAKE ON DA SERVER!!

ㄴhurry up and show us Perpe!!

ㄴdis goon LOL

ㄴwhat we supposed to do till then?

ㄴimma shit post

ㄴWho aside from Yongyong streams?

ㄴno1

ㄴthe other guys dont rlly stream World that much

ㄴThat Versya guy is no fun. He’s just training right now.

ㄴYO FULL METAL wARDRAGON! WHEN YOU BAK! THINGS WERE GETTING GOOD!! HNNG PERPECHAN!!

ㄴWe have to solve this.

ㄴWhat? How?

ㄴWe have to make our voices heard. (Seriousface)

ㄴ?

ㄴhow?

ㄴhow u think bro

ㄴofc we do it our way. IDC bros! gimme yo strength!

ㄴfr?

ㄴLEZ GOOOO!!

ㄴSPAM INFINITE GILF UNTIL A BLUADGE SOLVES THIS!!

ㄴYEEEEEET!

ㄴHNGNHNGNHNG!

ㄴHUEHUE

ㄴOpen the door, owner!!

ㄴSTANS GOING WILD

ㄴGILF TIME!

ㄴMy comrades. Even if you are blocked, I alone will remember you! So spam with all your might!

…the Community was rallying in a strange manner.