mtl008 Chapter 812 - 812
Chapter 812 - 812
Infiltrating the opponent's subconscious?I've never even heard of such a technique!
Isn't that incredibly fascinating?
At this moment, the armored figure was no longer just "possibly someone from Narcissus" in Giada's eyes, but rather a treasure trove of martial arts!
She wanted him more and more!
This made Giada extremely delighted.
Of course, there was another point.
If this armored figure was truly that young man himself, then with his strength, he would be more than qualified to become the True Ancestor's partner, wouldn't he?
Moreover, his formidable close-combat skills were very much to her liking!
This discovery made her feel as refreshed as taking a sip of ice-cold cola on a scorching summer day!
"Boom!"
Right at that moment.
A tremendous explosion echoed from within the ship's cabin.
Simultaneously, a slender beam of light pierced through several layers of steel plates and vanished into the distant sky.
"What happened?"
Giada frowned slightly, turning back with some annoyance.
She was currently extremely interested in the armored figure and disliked being interrupted at such a time!
"Lady Giada! The room storing the homunculi has been attacked by an unknown individual!"
A blonde beauty rushed onto the deck in a fluster, shouting her report to Giada, who had gone ashore.
"I see. A diversionary tactic, then?"
Giada understood instantly.
The armored figure had launched a blatant attack from outside to draw her attention and lure her out of the cabin, while another person took the opportunity to sneak in and steal the three homunculi inside.
"Was that beam from earlier perhaps a heavy metal particle beam cannon?"
In the blink of an eye, countless thoughts raced through Giada's mind.
"Has that alchemist targeting Vatler engaged in combat with the homunculi?"
Heavy metal particle beam cannon.
Just from the name, it was clear this was a beam weapon, one that only the very top tier of alchemists could master.
Its near-light-speed attack velocity, terrifying destructive power capable of reducing matter to atoms, and a range covering several kilometers—all attested to the formidable power of this beam weapon, even comparable to a True Ancestor's familiar!
"The homunculi are no match for it!"
Giada immediately sprang into action, rushing back toward the cruise ship.
"Don't run!"
Eiji pushed off the ground with his foot, intercepting her without hesitation.
The one stealing the homunculi inside the cabin was, of course, Nina!
Her alchemy was among the most powerful in all of human history.
However, if she were to confront a True Ancestor head-on, she would stand no chance, even as a liquid metal life form!
"I have a contract with Dimitri Vatler to help him protect the three homunculi."
But unexpectedly, Giada's movement was merely a feint.
From an angle Eiji couldn't see, she spread her arms, scarlet blood splattering from them as even more immense magical energy erupted from her body!
"If not for this contract, I wouldn't mind playing with you, but now is not the time!"
"Go forth—Xolotl!"
What manifested before them was a colossal skeletal giant!
Its empty eye sockets devoid of eyeballs, gaping maw, and the gaps between its exposed ribs were all filled with a pitch-black space that reflected no light.
"What is this?"
Eiji halted his steps, a sudden realization dawning on him.
It was this very familiar that had blocked his lethal strike against Gadea earlier!
"Bzzz—!"
The skeletal giant spread its arms, and the dark space expanded rapidly, covering the entire world before Eiji's eyes in the blink of an eye.
In an instant.
Eiji felt as though the space before him and the surrounding world had been isolated. Everything outside became untouchable, a sensation akin to being compressed into a two-dimensional foil—utterly powerless.
A familiar that manipulates space?
Among the True Ancestor's familiars, could there really be such an absurd creature?
"I'll deal with you later."
Gadea recalled her familiar and immediately rushed toward the cruise ship without pause.
Xolotl was the only familiar in her possession capable of manipulating space. Even among all familiars, it was exceptionally rare. Not only could it unleash devastating attacks that shattered space, but it could also seal targets into alternate dimensions—truly terrifying!
Within the dark alternate dimension, there was nothing.
The shore, the cruise ship—everything was severed in a distant Kanata, beyond reach.
Eiji's body trembled slightly.
The power of the True Ancestor was formidable!
Though it might not match Arcueid in scale, each familiar possessed unique abilities, making them incredibly versatile and unfathomable!
"Only then is it worth usurping!"
Eiji dismissed the holy sword in his hand.
Then, a long sword, its entire body rippling with dazzling, wave-like light, appeared in his grasp as he assumed a standard starting stance.
There was no panic in his heart—only exhilaration at witnessing the True Ancestor's might!
His intuition offered little warning.
In other words, this was a predicament he could break!
Calm your mind and focus your spirit. Disregard everything around you, and pour all your concentration into this single strike!
This strike could sever anything!
"—Chase the Light!!!"
The fleeting gleam of the blade dazzled through the ages.
An indomitable will to cut through all things surged like a torrent, propelling the blade's light to slice through the spatial membrane enveloping him, causing it to vanish with a violent cracking sound.
The distant world rapidly drew closer—or rather, Eiji swiftly returned to the normal world.
By the shore, Eiji's figure reappeared.
Gadea had long since departed, and Eiji quickly set off, heading toward the cruise ship.
Meanwhile.
Inside the ship's cabin.
"Boom!"
Slender beams of light shot out one after another, turning the entire cabin into a pincushion!
The Third, Fourth, and Fifth Angels fell to the ground in disbelief.
Even as they were defeated, they couldn't comprehend how anyone could wield beam weapons to such an extent. Wasn't the energy consumption inhumanly immense?
Nina stretched out her hand, and the scattered, gleaming liquid silver metal around swiftly converged toward the three vessels, sealing them like cocoons.
"Success!"
With a cheerful heart, Nina slipped out of the cabin.
Her master was facing the True Ancestor alone and likely couldn't handle it alone—she had to go and help!
"To think someone would use such a simple strategy against me. Such recklessness—frankly, I don't dislike it!"
But before she could leave the cabin, a cheerful female voice reached her ears.
Her heart sank as she turned to look at the newcomer.
Emerald-green hair, a snow-white gown, a wild yet charming face, and an expression full of condescending mockery.
"A blurred appearance—trying to hide your face?"
Garda strolled in from outside the cabin.
Her gaze swept over Nina, only able to discern a faint feminine silhouette. The face seemed masked, clearly an intentional effort to conceal her identity.
Yet, a shadow flickered in her eyes as she smiled meaningfully.
"But it's useless. I've long known your identity, Nina Adelard—the grand alchemist who created the 'Sage' 270 years ago. Your mastery of alchemy remains virtually unrivaled throughout history. Am I right?"