Chapter 159: The siege ii

"Senior?"

"You must reach the queen’s chamber for the rebels to have a chance at victory. Cleo will clear the way."

We only had one shot. If Cleo were to expend a significant portion of her magic to shatter the castle gates and launch an attack strong enough to repel Brigid, she would have no energy left to spare.

*Crackle, sizzle!*

A dangerous cacophony of red lightning emanated from Cleo, the energy flowing around her like a storm. As this unfolded, I couldn’t help but admire the beautiful face of my blonde-haired sister. A gentle wind blew, causing her school uniform skirt to lift ever so slightly, teasing a glimpse of her panties and setting my heart aflutter.

"Isolde! Isolde! Snap a photo with your phone!"

"...Huh?"

"Capture our stunning sister!"

"...Um? Oh? Sure!"

And so, I resolved to immortalize Cleo’s iconic moment.

"Everyone, I’m going to take a picture for a moment~."

Don’t worry about us, and give it your all in the exchange!

Pink Sol is cheering for you!

Keep fighting, our Sol!!

*Click*.

[Red Lightning – Discharge Type]

[Class A Attack Magic]

[Power B+ Range A+]

[a lightning-based attack magic that can only be used by those who possess the rare talent, "Devil’s Lightning."] [It sweeps across a vast area with bolts of lightning, leaving remnants of the lightning behind to immobilize enemies.]

As Cleo’s blonde hair rises with a gust of wind,

Just before the lightning strikes, like a storm, sweep through the passageway blocked by the Imperial Army...!

[Flower Shower]

[B+ Grade Attack Skill]

[Power D Range: A Sleep Effect]

[An original attack skill that can only be used with the Master Piece "Yeonhwa." It has the effect of putting those who enter the range to sleep]

My eyes,

I caught a purple flash soaring through the sky.

"Sarika!!"

"Haaaaaa...!!"

As Sarika’s storm sword sweeps through the air, blocking the arrow’s trajectory, and simultaneously,

Cleo’s crimson lightning bolt swept through Brigid and the shield-bearing soldiers!

"Good job, Sarika!"

Sarika lost her balance and tumbled to the ground.

"Don’t worry about me!"

Seven seconds of open opportunity.

As Cleo had predicted, the lingering remnants of lightning on the ground were hindering the imperial army’s entry. For us, who merely needed to stealthily approach with a small group and breach the back door, this moment was a golden chance.

I run with Isolde and Elle.

Isolde took a selfie of her running face with her phone, gasping for breath.

"Heave, heave! Everyone! True Queen Sol is working hard! She hasn’t lost it yet. Please keep watching until the end!"

*Go Pink Sol!*

– Alpha Male senior has our back!

– Ren’s support is reliable!

Viewers’ messages pop up boisterously on Isolde’s smartphone.

’Brigid isn’t seriously injured, right?’

Although I’m slightly concerned, I reassure myself that her armor is a masterpiece and should be sturdy enough to keep her safe... At that very thought, I see Brigid guarding the entrance to the castle on the first floor.

How is she looking so unscathed?!

"Senior, where are you going?"

"I’m sorry, but could you move aside?"

"I cannot!"

I just need to get through this!!

Elle immediately unleashed the , and Isolde tried to deflect it by swinging her scythe,

but Brigid stubbornly withstood the barrage, deflecting each attack with her shield.

Wow, a veritable iron wall.

"I cannot!"

...I held her in my arms all night, and she would be ready in just one second... ♡ Is this the same person?

No, no, don’t think about that in such a serious situation.

When blood rushes to your dick, your judgment becomes clouded.

"Even if my opponent is a senior, I cannot guard the place I’ve decided to protect carelessly."

"Really? Even if I say I like you?"

"No, I cannot."

"What about if I say I love you?"

"Uh, uhhh...!!"

Surprise shot with the Benelli!!

I fired at Brigid with a stack of moonlit rubber bullets, but she blocked them all with her shield.

*Ting!*

"No, Senior!"

"Hey, don’t interfere!"

It was then.

Cleo, who believed she had exhausted her magic and lost her strength, unleashed a red thunderbolt spear and struck Brigid’s shield.

"Argh!?"

Although Brigid managed to block it with her shield, she was forcefully pushed back and sent flying. Talk about an after-sales service!

"All set now, right?"

"You’re amazing, Cleo!"

There’s no time to hesitate. Once again, a shower of Yuna’s flowers falls upon us from above. From what I gathered earlier, Yuna doesn’t pierce her enemies with arrows; instead, she seems to put them to sleep by spraying magical arrows imbued with a sleeping effect.

Even a mere brush could prove fatal to our mission. This skill is practically a game changer in battle!

"I’ll guard this place!"

However, Yuna’s arrows meet their match in storm swordsmanship. Sarika protected us by swinging her storm sword, blocking the arrows with precision.

– Haha, Sarika’s form is incredible

Her talent value is off the charts.

– She wasn’t this powerful in 2R; she’s definitely come into her own

Now that I think about it, Sarika’s skills have undoubtedly improved significantly.

Did the potential unleashed in this exchange match?

"Please go first. Senior!"

We climbed the stairs and began to traverse the inner buildings of the citadel. A wide-open opportunity was created by Sarika and Cleo! We ran up the stairs.

"Ha, ha."

Elle followed me with great difficulty, struggling to keep up.

"Are you okay?"

"I’m not much help... Just go on without me."

"It’s not that you’re no help. I brought you here for a reason."

"Huh...?"

Sticking to the path would take far too long. I pointed to a wall that could be crossed with moderate effort.

"Let’s move on, Elle."

"...Cross over? Ah!"

[Void Step]

[Class C Support Skill]

[Creates a platform using magical power.]. The duration or solidity is determined by the magic power, with the weight being light.

Elle, possessing the magic of the void, can temporarily create a makeshift platform, allowing her to climb high walls without any climbing equipment. Yuna had praised it as an incredibly useful skill for this very reason.

"This is the usefulness that Yuna recognized."

"I am helpful. Yes!"

"Where has the confident Elle from the second round gone?"

I hug Elle tightly and plant a gentle kiss on her forehead. Her cheeks flush a deep shade of red as her green eyes sparkle with determination.

"I’ll give it a try!"

Instead of creating them one by one as before, Elle simultaneously forms several platforms, attaching them closely to the wall. Once they’re in place, she creates a makeshift staircase for us to use.

"Wow."

Isolde snaps a photo of the platforms with her phone, marveling at the sight.

"Now we can get across."

"It’s our own secret route. Let’s go!"

I climb up first, reaching the middle, before helping Isolde up. Next, I embrace Elle and lift her onto the platforms. The climb is somewhat exhausting due to the not-so-close spacing between the steps, but it’s a minor issue since we’re ascending a wall that was initially unclimbable.

"Hah... Hng...."

Elle’s struggle is endearingly cute. I wrap my arms around her sweaty form, offering her support.

"After the exchange match is over... Hah... I’m going to practice pull-ups."

"Yeah. Yeah. I’ll help you for now. Onwards!"

We continue our ascent, working together to overcome the challenges of the wall. With determination and camaraderie, we forge ahead, our secret route bringing us closer to our goal.

"Oh, isn’t it heavy?"

"It’s the weight I love."

Elle nestled in my arms like a baby, creating a void platform on the other side and descending.

[30 consecutive blocks, Pt+15]

[Swift Entry into the Fortress, Pt+15]

[Clever Shortcut Pt+30]

[Top Commander of the Rebellion, Pt+15]

With Elle and the climbing cheat, we scaled several thick and towering walls, and now the queen’s chamber is within our reach. The most magnificent and expansive garden lies within the fortress. As we entered, an Imperial Army NPC wielding twin swords greeted us.

"You’ve made it this far. I am known as Hygiros, the Empire’s sword, the wielder of the Double Blades! I shall bring you to justice here and earn the queen’s favor."

"Soul Excretion!!"

*Bang!!*

"Krrgghh!"

I subdued the rambling NPC with a single rubber bullet.

*Whooosh, whooosh, whoooosh!!*

We bypass the jelly-spraying NPCs and press on.

In front of the palace, several general-like NPCs can be seen.

"Ahh, so you’ve already broken through Hygiros’ defenses and made it this far? My name is Blonel, wielder of the Skewer Spear."

"Rubber, rubber, Soul Excretion!!"

"Gahh!"

"My name is..."

"Rubber, rubber, Soul Excretion!!"

I defeated every general in a blink of an eye and entered the inner sanctum.

Isolde glanced back and muttered with a hint of pity.

"...If you’re caught by the wrong senior, there’s really no mercy."

"Rubber, rubber, Soul Excretion!!"

Suddenly, and to my surprise, it was Deherit Ade who appeared right before my eyes.

"Agh!?"

"No, what do we do if you suddenly pop out?"

If I hadn’t recognized her as Deherit in that instant and adjusted my strength accordingly, I might have struck her without restraint.