[Grandora City]
As the sound of battle echoes throughout the city, both Arthur and Joana rushes towards the polar dormitory as Kanzaki messaged them through their supporters to protect t Claire from all harm.
Even though Ryuuji already assigned Greg for the protection job, it doesn't hurt anyone to be cautious now that their enemy is something akin to a walking disaster. So after dealing with the leviathan, Arthur led Joana to the front as they sensed that something was awry at the situation.
"Joana... I don't think I can protect you guys fully at a 100 percent, considering the enemy we're facing, I suggest that you take Claire away from the dormitory while both me and Greg will try to bait the enemy on an empty prize slot"
"Wait! But where will you expect me to bring the child?"
"Anywhere away from here, just hide her... I can't explain it by my senses are telling me to protect the child no matter the cost"
"Don't say those words... that thing 'No matter the cost' that's definitely a flag... don't risk your life in the line Arthur"
"Joana we have to, this is war, there is someone always bound to die in the war, it is inevitable"
".... Fine! I'll take her away, but did you tell Greg your idea yet?"
"Not yet! I'll tell him myself once we got there"
Not long after Joana and Arthur arrived at the entrance of the Port leading to the polar dormitory, as they sensed that Greg was carefully monitoring the perimeter. Of course Greg himself recognized them and immediately went outside to greet them, nevertheless he kept an eye to his surrounding while making sure that no ambush comes their way.
"You brats, what are you doing here? Aren't you supposed to be fighting at the front?"
"Well we were supposed to do that, but Kanzaki told us to come here and protect Claire" said by Joana
"That kid who claims to have an ability to glimpse at the future?
In that notion, Arthur stepped up.
"I know it may sound unbelievable but at this point his intuition is always precise, so please believe him... we need to get Claire away from this place, at this moment the enemy knew that we are protecting the child in this place... but even though they knew that, we will instead use that to our advantage"
"You want to lure them here while one of you guys escape with Claire in hand?" Asked by Greg seemingly understanding Arthur's intention
"Yes!"
Hearing the affirmation, Greg thought about this for a moment as he pondered on his choices. However since time wasn't on their side, both Nueve and Sies arrived at the place while they are in the middle of a decision.
Due to the enemy's presence, Arthur, Greg, and Joana puts up their guard as they grew vigilant to their surroundings and somewhat wary on what's the enemy's next move.
After seeing the enemy right in front of them and sensing their hidden mana output, Greg couldn't help but feel nauseated as their power seemed limitless from his own standpoint. From then on, the situation became even more dire as the enemy is far stronger than any foe he had faced before.
"Alright! Fine! One you guys get the kid out of here now!"
Hearing Greg's approval, Joana then finally made her move as she ran towards the dormitory. Of course Sies misunderstood this situation as he asked.
"Aren't you guys going to flee like her? No matter how you look at it, both of you guys are clearly outmatched, so I suggest you run instead of foolishly sacrificing your lives"
Upon hearing that Greg somewhat puts up a wry smile as he couldn't believe that they were being underestimated right this moment. Additionally as if adding salt to the wound, Nueve joins in and further undermine them.
"You can't underestimate them Sies, no matter what anyone says they are still capable individuals"
"Whether they are capable or not doesn't change a thing old man, they will all still die by my sword"
"I see... well underestimating them couldn't be helped at all, after all they are weak"
Additionally as if the situation wasn't dire enough, another enemy rushed to the sides and attacked Arthur. Thankfully Arthur was quick enough to defend himself, however the strength from that attack alone nearly made him feel numb on his fingers. Just like that Ocho appeared as she attacked Arthur.
"Hoh! You blocked that?"
Upon seeing Ocho in this place, Nueve seemed to understand why she is here as he asked.
"Miss Ocho your here, since you are here then I presume the young man that you just attack is the very same person who killed leviathan?"
"Oh wow old man! How did you guess that?"
"I'm not that senile yet miss Ocho, I can read the situation you know"
"Thats great then, my target is the blond guy holding a sword, as for that uncle over there... you guys can decided what to do with him, it's none of my concern"
Hearing that, Sies seemed even more reluctant to fight, after all the situation had become two on one, quite an unfavorable situation for the enemy. However their expression soon changed when Arthur finally went into offensive and released his suppressed power.
Just like a tower, Arthur's mana reached to the sky which caught the attention of all the enemies and allies alike. As if that wasn't enough, he also manifested an armor made from his mana to form all over his body which made him look like a real knight from medieval legends.
Unknown to Kanzaki and the rest Arthur was the first among their group of friend to actually achieved such state. The synchronization state, the same state that Ryuuji was aiming for. In this very moment Arthur and synchronized with Excalibur to fight off the enemies in front of him.
Upon seeing the towering mana like that Sies finally grew interested at Arthur as he also begun releasing his energy to counter Arthur's suppression. At the same time Ocho released her mana with the intention to remind Sies that Arthur is her prey.
Unfortunately Sies does not care for such rules, and simply ignored Ocho. Of course this made her a but annoyed as she glares at Sies. In that very moment, a huge clash between the three will unfold.
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In that very moment back on the wall, Jinwoo finally regained his consciousness, as he got up on the rubbles and saw the destruction the enemy had brought on his home.
Alongside it, he saw what was happening in the city, as his home itself is being ravage by the enemy. From that alone, something snapped inside Jinwoo as he was overwhelmed with rage.