E-Rantel.
Shalltear led the Pleiades Battle Maids in a fierce battle against Lakyus and other members of the Church of Destiny. Powerful magic and warrior skills created a huge commotion, drawing the attention of the entire city to the conflict.
The nobles and wealthy merchants living near Marquis Bouche Paul Lope's mansion were the first to feel it. After fleeing the combat zone in fright, they immediately contacted E-Rantel City Defense Guards, angrily demanding that the guards swiftly apprehend the 'disruptive elements.'
Undoubtedly, the impact of the horrifying battle that could threaten their lives had terrified them greatly. Ordering the guards was a form of emotional release, and also for the sake of their property.
The battle between the Great Tomb and the Church of Destiny had surely damaged the surrounding luxurious residences, indicating that the intensity of the battle was escalating.
If the Church of Destiny members still considered the battle's impact on the City, then Shalltear and the others wanted to destroy the entire E-Rantel.
[Summon Vassal]!
Tenth Tier Magic: [Summon Undead]!
[Heroic Spirit Soul]!
After a brief period of vigilance, Shalltear utilized the characteristic that normal summoning magic and special skills could be used simultaneously, summoning a large number of monsters.
Wolves, bats, swarms of rats...
The monsters scattered under Shalltear's command, crossing the ruins of destroyed residences to attack more distant civilian homes and passersby on the streets.
The reason was that the Great Tomb side did not have an advantage in numbers. Relying solely on her and the Pleiades Battle Maids to confront the four members of Blue Roses plus over a dozen Church of Destiny squads was too strenuous.
"[Earth Shattering Heavy Hammer]!"
Gagaran swung her heavy divine artifact warhammer to confront Yuri Alpha, the eldest sister of the Pleiades Battle Maids.
The hammerhead, imbued with special power, slammed down, creating a binding force that trapped Yuri's legs, making it impossible to dodge.
With no choice, Yuri had to gather 'internal energy' in her arm and meet Gagaran's attack with a heavy punch.
Warhammer and fist collided with a loud clang, but the result was Yuri being sent flying far away by Gagaran's hammer, rolling several times on the ground in an utterly disheveled manner.
Using her palms to push off the ground, Yuri finally flipped up and stood. Her dignified face was now filled with a solemn expression as she stared intently at Gagaran's movements.
If she weren't an Undead, that attack might have caused very serious damage to the muscles in her right arm, perhaps even making the entire arm completely unable to fight.
This showed that the opponent's strength was far greater than hers.
Not only her, Yuri also noticed that when the other Pleiades Battle Maids sisters engaged with the Church of Destiny members, they were also clearly at a disadvantage.
Lupusregina Beta and Solution Epsilon were targeted by the sisters Tia and Tina. The elusive ninja twins moved at high speed like phantoms; once they attacked, they were as unpredictable as vipers hidden in the grass, leaving wounds on Lupusregina and Solution with their daggers.
Shizu Delta and Entoma Vasilissa Zeta, on the other hand, were besieged from a distance by Church of Destiny members from Carne Village, with powerful magical firepower suppressing the two women, forcing them to dodge everywhere.
It was truly surprising.
Regarding information about the Church of Destiny, Yuri and the others had read it carefully before going into battle. According to Nazarick's intelligence description, the strength of these 'ordinary' Church of Destiny members was at most comparable to Death Knights, and they were not worth noting.
But the combat power they showed before them was even stronger than herself and Entoma.
This battle situation is not right!
Yuri wasn't the only one who felt this way.
Seeing the Battle Maids in a perilous situation, Shalltear grew anxious and quickly moved to approach the most endangered Shizu and Entoma.
But as she moved, a stern yet ethereal shout sounded from beside her ear!
"Your opponent is me!"
Lakyus, wielding [Kilineiram], rapidly approached, fully intending to prevent Shalltear from escaping.
Just as Shalltear worried about the Battle Maids, she also recognized Shalltear's threat to the Church of Destiny members.
So, even if there was still some power gap between her and Shalltear, she would fight to the death to trap this vampire, ensuring that the others could successfully eradicate the evil maids!
"Get lost!"
Shalltear realized Lakyus's intent and instantly flew into a rage. Her blood-red spear thrust forward like lightning, each strike imbued with immense power, assailing Lakyus.
Clang, clang, clang!
After a series of intense clashes between spear and sword, Shalltear actively pulled back, a hint of caution appearing on her enraged face.
After their recent exchange, she found that although the woman in front of her was slightly weaker than herself, she was not someone who could be easily handled.
This meant that if she forcibly used teleportation magic to approach Shizu and the others, she might also draw this woman.
At that time, Shizu and the others would likely face enemy attacks with an intensity they couldn't withstand.
She must continue to keep an eye on this woman!
Shalltear bit her silver teeth slightly, then raised her hand to unleash the highest-tier magic she commanded, "[Maximize Magic: Explode]!"
Invisible energy waves churned, targeting various objectives.
Lakyus silently kept her guard up when she saw Shalltear's movements, but to her surprise, she seemed unaffected.
In her confusion, she saw several Church of Destiny members who were besieging Shizu and Entoma suddenly halt, and one of the lower-ranked ones suddenly spewed a large amount of blood!
"Ah!"
A painful howl suddenly erupted from behind her. Lakyus was startled for a moment, then her face filled with fury.
"[Combat Stance]!"
With a loud shout, holy light burst from within her, forming a burning flame that enveloped her entire body. In just the blink of an eye, Lakyus's aura surged several times, emitting terrifying fluctuations.
Seeing her like this, Shalltear couldn't help but become wary, and at the same time, she launched a probing attack.
"[Maximize Magic: Crimson Nova]!"
A magic circle opened at Lakyus's feet, and crimson flames erupted, instantly engulfing her.
However, in the next second, Lakyus's figure suddenly vanished from sight.
Before Shalltear could react, a sharp, piercing pain spread from her back, and blood splattered into the air.
I've been cut!
After her brain received this signal, Shalltear turned around with the fastest speed, seeing Lakyus holding [Kilineiram] and swinging it down with full force.
In the moment of crisis, she held her legendary long spear in front of her, narrowly parrying [Kilineiram]'s attack.
Clang!
A sword strike that could split mountains struck the long spear. Although Shalltear was an Undead, she could still feel the powerful vibration force from the weapon.
She couldn't block it at all. The long spear was pressed against her chest, and [Kilineiram] sliced through her armored shoulder, embedding deep into her shoulder blade.
Shalltear immediately fell to the ground like a falling meteor, creating a deep crater.
Lakyus didn't stop at all, diving straight to the ground.
"[Combat Stance]" was the ultimate skill of the "Battle Saintess" profession. Once activated, it rapidly burned all her HP until she finally died. In exchange, her various attribute values would multiply!
Time is running out; I must kill this vampire before I die!