Chapter 974

C974

Jin and Luna drew their swords.

At that moment, everyone on the battlefield could feel the energy emanating from the two as Sigmund and Krantel were imbued with aura, magic, and lightning energy.

It was a power that even commoners could sense, even if they weren’t as perceptive as Luke. The two amplified their strength, and the entire area seemed to tremble as if it were about to collapse.

“Is this Jin Runcandel?”

“Could it be Jin and the White Whale?”

“Why are they here…?”

The Great Kings of Battle and Luke turned their heads simultaneously.

Jin and Luna’s involvement was unexpected for everyone. The relentless assault of air fortresses and cannon fire from the fleet temporarily ceased, and Luke’s lightning energy and sword energy also subsided.

Everyone except one person had stopped fighting and was paying attention to the stronger siblings.

*[Khaaa…!] *

Only Eltiot continued to roar without paying attention to Jin and Luna. He gasped for air, and blood dripped from his entire body.

If the siblings hadn’t appeared, Eltiot would undoubtedly have been captured by the Red Legend Tribe. He wasn’t in a condition to face the air fortresses in his current state, despite being a Genesis Knight.

“Jin, I can sense a familiar energy for some reason… This is undoubtedly the Runcandel aura.”

Luna narrowed her eyes as she spoke. As soon as she sensed the “Runcandel aura,” her killing intent surged.

“Yes, I felt it too. There can’t be a traitor…”

-The part of Temar’s body possessed by the Imperial Family is his left arm.

-A left arm?

-Yes. The Imperial Family is currently working on completing demonification magic through that arm.

-How did you know they have the left arm?

-Because we had dealings with the Imperial Family. From what we’ve observed, Temar Runcandel’s body is nothing less than a collection of information on magic from the golden age of the ancient world. We didn’t have a proper opportunity to analyze it because the deal soured.

Jin immediately recalled the conversation he had with Margiella in the past.

“It seems the Imperial scoundrels used Temar’s left arm to create the Demon Man.”

“These bastards have crossed the line. But our priority is still rescuing that guy, right?”

“Yes, given that the Demon Man is on Luke’s side, we’ll need to repel that air fortress to properly approach him.”

The siblings charged toward the battlefield, and the battle resumed at the same time.

“Continue targeting Eltiot with Pibil’s support, and I’ll handle Jin Runcandel and the White Whale!”

Bakarun shouted, and Luke made a different decision.

“Anyway, those two will need time to break through Pibil’s formation and get here. The shrine maiden will open a dimensional portal, so I’d better focus on Pat.”

First, Luna’s crimson sword aura sliced through the sky, dyeing it a vivid red. The Mind Sword: Blood Moon spread across the battlefield like tidal waves as it pushed other energies aside to clear a path.

After that, Jin’s golden lightning formed massive spheres along Blood Moon’s path. The dozens of golden spheres were each a storm falling according to Jin’s will.

*Crack!* *Pzzzzz…*

The spheres soared into the sky. They rotated and discharged golden lightning in all directions. The protective shields of the Red Legend Tribe’s fleet shattered in an instant.

Shards of the shattered red shields flew in all directions. Even before the golden lightning struck the ships, they could be seen crashing due to the shield fragments damaging them. However, the crimson sword and lightning were finishing them off before they hit the ground.

But the Red Legend Tribe was in the process of reproducing its heyday at this moment.

In the past, Jin and Luna could have undoubtedly overwhelmed them, but now, they faced a Red Legend Tribe force with Bakarun fully obtaining his strength and the support of Pibil, which had been considered invincible in the past.

“Prepare the main cannon for maximum output, we must block their approach.”

“Red Legends!”

The cannon protruded from the center of Pibil. Red lightning converged on the cannons, and space distorted from its force, and some of the ships that had their shields shattered were absorbed and melted as they couldn’t overcome the force.

“Are these madmen using such weapons while killing their own allies?”

Luna prepared to counterattack against the cannon.

“Elder Sister, it’s better to block them as much as possible while we close in.”

Jin’s words were precise. Pibil’s main cannon resembled those of the Ram used by the evil god in the past. It could annihilate something with a single shot, even capable of killing transcendent beings.

The siblings dispersed to the sides as soon as the cannons fired.

The expression “dodging” was only applicable when there was space. Pibil’s cannon completely obscured their field of vision.

“This cannon isn’t at a level where my elder sister or I can withstand a direct hit, but there’s no reason to.”

Even in ancient times, the best way to deal with an air fortress was with someone overwhelmingly powerful, like Jin and Luna, who could overcome the fortress despite its formidable firepower.

No matter how powerful the firepower, an air fortress was ultimately slower than them. If they could stop the fortress’s relentless attacks and close the distance, eventually, someone had to come out and stop them.

The siblings pierced through Pibil’s main cannon one after another while clearing a path. Occasionally, the golden energy and crimson sword aura broke through the Red Legends’ defense and scattered in all directions.

Each time, it was the Red Legend Tribe’s fleet that bore the brunt of the blows. If it weren’t for Pibil, the entire fleet would have already been annihilated.

The siblings had already reduced the distance of thousands of paces by more than half.

“Should I continue operating the main cannon, or should I pull back and fight a little more moderately?” Bakarun hesitated for a moment before making a decision.

“I’ll personally intervene to protect Pibil.”

“Compatriot Bakarun, compatriot Shimat would say that’s dangerous!”

“Communication is unstable for now, and we haven’t been able to contact Pat. How about waiting a bit for contact from compatriot Shimat?”

Bakarun shook his head in response to his compatriots’ words.

“If it were Compatriot Rakiman, perhaps I would consider it. But I won’t. If we continue using the main cannon at maximum power, we’ll have to fight until one side is defeated, and we must win. But who can be certain of victory now?”

The Red Legend Tribe members were surprised to hear Bakarun’s thoughts.

Despite reproducing the power of their heyday, the strongest King of Battle, Bakarun, was considering the possibility of defeat. Although the air fortress was formidable, they had Jin and Luna along with Eltiot in Maysil.

“That Blue Legend Tribe member seems to be fighting Pat without any problems. He probably plans to take the Emperor. But if, by chance, he joins forces with the Vamel alliance, we might lose two more air fortresses before rebuilding the Red Sky.”

Usu has already been taken by Elona.

If they lost significant strength here, their hard-won opportunity for a comeback would be in vain. Even if they won, it would only end up helping Zipple and other major factions.

Bakarun believed that if he could secure a retreat after capturing Eltiot, the planned betrayal would be successfully concluded, and the Red Legend Tribe would finally be in a position similar to their enemies.

“Gradually reduce the main cannon’s output, but maintain it enough to keep them away.”

“Yes, Compatriot Bakarun!”

Bakarun took an axe and stepped out of the bridge.

He planned to bind Jin with the main cannon and deal with Luna with one of his unique Great King of Battle abilities called “duel.”

This ability allowed him to create a blood subsidy in any chaotic battle, immobilizing an opponent. Amidst Pibil’s cannon fire, Bakarun quickly found Luna’s location.

As soon as Bakarun used his unique ability, Luna felt the pressure from the main cannon, which had been relentlessly pounding them, suddenly disappear.

She had been trapped inside a blood subsidy. Luna remained composed and first assessed the subsidy’s characteristics. The ground was covered in blood, but there were no apparent toxicity or danger elements.

“It’s my first time meeting you, White Whale. How did you find your way into our fight?”

Luna burst into laughter as she saw Bakarun approaching from out of nowhere.

“I was wondering who made such a joke, but it seems you’re a Great King of Battle of the Red Legend Tribe. I heard that each Great King of Battle has their unique abilities. What’s your name?”

“Bakarun Jung.”

“I’ll remember that. If you’re still alive after the fight.”

A bright red flash generated from Krantel. The Light Speed Thrust is a technique that doesn’t suit a sword the size of Krantel, but such a limitation doesn’t apply to Luna.

The sharp sword energy aimed for Bakarun’s chest as if the technique were executed by a rapier. Bakarun blocked the sword energy with his shield and closed the distance between himself and Luna.

Sword-axe and axe clashed, and Luna immediately recognized Bakarun’s strength.

“Is he really the strongest among the Great Kings of Battle? He reminds me of Sir Hedo.”

Bakarun had respected Luna from the beginning. He had firsthand confirmed that all the rumors he had heard about her were true, or rather, surpassed them when she withstood Pibil’s main cannon.

Bakarun intended to prolong the fight as much as possible until Pat retreated with Eltiot to a safe distance. It was better to give up on the Emperor since Jin and Luna joined the battle.

However, the siblings had no intention of letting the situation unfold as Bakarun wished.

*Thundering…*

Suddenly, Bakarun saw the right side of the blood subsidy opening.

“What…?”

Jin used his Shadow Blade to enter the blood subsidy and was coming in.

This was an unprecedented experience for Bakarun. In all the years he had fought since becoming a Great King of Battle, there hadn’t been a single person who could dispel his ability. Even Eltiot before the Great Seal had never cut through the blood subsidy.

“I’m quite skilled at tearing things like this apart. I’m trying to feel sorry for your confusion.”

*Swwick!*

As soon as Jin entered, he sliced Bakarun’s side. The wound wasn’t deep, but there was absolutely no chance Bakarun could win against the two of them.

Bakarun had no choice but to dispel the blood subsidy and place himself and the siblings back within range of Pibil’s main cannon.

“Oh, you’re strong and clever. You’re definitely different from Drek or Rakiman.”

Jin complimented Bakarun and once again sliced through Pibil’s main cannon, which was painting everything red. Chasing Bakarun inside would be a foolish act.

Instead, the siblings were aware that the main cannon’s power was waning. So now was the time to find and secure Eltiot, not Bakarun.

Finding Eltiot’s location wasn’t difficult. Jin concentrated his senses to detect the faint presence of Eltiot’s energy amidst the bombardment.

After about a minute, Jin could see Eltiot’s back, who was enduring the fleet’s bombardment.

*[Huh, a strange brother…]*

Eltiot muttered these words as he turned around to see Jin’s face, and collapsed. Amidst his rampage, he had mistakenly assumed Jin’s golden lightning was the Blue Legend Tribe’s energy.