Swordmaster's Youngest Son Novel - Chapter 868
## Chapter 868
Near the former imperial capital, a total of five fractures had formed. There was one large fracture and four medium and small ones. If this had been foreseen, individuals with the ability to eliminate the fractures would have been sent.
Furthermore, what about the number of demons emerging from the fractures?
First of all, over a thousand demons had already emerged from the small fracture initially opened. Fortresses and citadels of the True Demon World had formed in the mountains, and dozens of warships floated in the sky.
Although the capital’s defenses were formidable, they were bound to suffer from such unexpected and unconventional attacks. Even if Dante, other superhuman beings, and the imperial knights rushed out, it would have been impossible to subdue them without any casualties.
However, the technology of the Vamel Alliance was making the impossible possible.
«Hahaha!»
Qwaul laughed heartily. Today was the happiest day of his life since he lived as an engineer. Lueth and Kashimir breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing his laughter through the communication device.
«I should focus on the battle for now, so I’ll cut the communication here. I’ll report back after the situation is under control!»
{Understood, Dr. Qwaul. But just in case, we’ll keep the acting Master of the Hidden Palace and Mort on standby.}
«Understood, Chief Butler Lueth! If by any chance someone too formidable appears, I’ll contact you again. Though I doubt that will happen, hahaha!»
More than 90% of the demons that emerged from the first fracture had vanished without a trace due to a single shot from the Golden Ship’s cannon.
The summoned fortresses had been destroyed before they could prove anything, and only a few True Demon World warships remained in the sky.
And this wasn’t even their maximum output. Qwaul’s eyes gleamed as he looked at the fractures that would become his next targets.
«…Is this the destructive power that can be achieved purely through technology, without the power of superhuman beings?» Dante couldn’t even muster anger at this surprise attack.
Initially, he was worried about nightmares like Diphus’ attack and the possibility of his people being slaughtered, but after witnessing the power of the Golden Ship, he was speechless.
«Yes, Sword Emperor!»
[It’s not just pure technology, Dr. Qwaul. Have you forgotten that my power and my Elder Brother’s energy are enhancing the Storm Ship’s power?]
[T/L: Storm Ship is the first flying golden ship operated with the power of Peitel and Gram.]
«Well, I guess that’s also a form of technology in a broad sense, isn’t it, Sir Peitel?»
[Well, I suppose you’re right. Oh, it seems another fracture is about to open. I’d better prepare to release some energy.]
«Increase the power! This time, use 60%!»
«Yes!»
The agents of the Seven-Colored Peacocks responded to Qwaul’s orders.
Aside from Dante, there was no one else on the warship who could be called a superhuman. The rest were all non-combat personnel, and Dante couldn’t even add his own aura to the energy source.
As Jin and the Vamel Alliance had hoped, an object that could harness extraordinary power with just «ordinary people» had finally been completed.
Although Qwaul was in charge of commanding the warship, in terms of operating the warship, similar knowledge to his was not necessary.
Krrrrr…!
The power of the Golden Ship was causing a massive, rumbling sound. It felt like the roar of a giant beast, and Qwaul and the crew members could feel their spines tremble in response to the sound.
And facing that sound were the demons of the True Demon World who had just been summoned to the surface. They couldn’t help but be consumed by fear.
«What… what the hell is this… Lord Grain, weren’t the demons of Castle 17 annihilated by a single attack from this warship…? It is confirmed that Lord Monte has died in action.»
At the words of a demon soldier, Grain couldn’t respond. He alternated his gaze between the Golden Ship and the impact zone. Grain was one of the commanders of the True Demon World army, and he had been assigned to the vanguard of this surprise disruption operation.
Even the recently deceased Monte was the same. Two commanders and their forces were scheduled to be summoned from the remaining small fractures.
Tsuuuaaak!
The energy of the lightning bolt surrounding the Golden Ship was distorting the nearby space. Grain was recalling the ancient, horrific legends that had been passed down in the True Demon World about the Golden Ship.
‘Air fortresses used by the Legend Tribe… Could such things have existed on earth?’
Grain hadn’t experienced that era firsthand. However, regardless of whether that monstrous warship was superior to the flying fortresses or not, one thing was certain: the commanders and their forces had no means to suppress this warship.
«Scatter… Scatter!»
«Yes?»
«I mean, scatter the troops! The disruption mission has failed. We have to survive somehow until Lord Beacon arrives.»
Swoosh!
Grain couldn’t continue his speech.
Suddenly, the area in front of his eyes lit up. The second shot from the Golden Ship annihilated Grain and over two thousand demons in an instant. Most of them couldn’t even realize the moment of their death. It was over when the flash of light passed.
«…Now I understand why Jin was so desperate for the Golden Ship. I’m only relieved that this power is in the hands of Jin and the Vamel Alliance. If technology continues to advance, there may come a day when knights like us are no longer needed.»
Dante shivered, thinking about what it would have been like if the Golden Ship had belonged to Zipple, Kinzelo, the Red Legend Tribe, or the True Demon World.
«Hehe, Sword Emperor. Even if these Golden Ships start to be mass-produced, beings like you will still be needed. Ultimately, relying solely on such devices to suppress those lunatics has its limits. We may not be able to handle the beings that will come out of the large fracture. That’s when we’ll need you, Sword Emperor.»
The third fracture that opened also ended with a single cannon shot.
If the demons were simply ordinary individuals dragged into an unwanted war, it would have been uncomfortable. With each artillery attack, thousands of lives were disappearing.
However, there wasn’t a single demon among them who fit that description. Ameris had initially mentioned that analyzing the fractures, Zito’s summoning magic spell was possible due to his tremendous authority, but the strong desire of the individuals being summoned was also necessary.
Only those demons consumed by the desire to engulf the surface and plunge humanity into pain could use that summoning circle.
Now, it wasn’t a situation where they needed to show mercy to such individuals. It was time to mercilessly sweep away those who threatened the peace of the Vamel Alliance and the lives of humanity.
«Of course.»
Now, only two medium fractures and one large fracture remained.
The battle had just begun, and only five minutes had passed since then. The surviving demons were looking up at the Golden Ship, gnashing their teeth in frustration.
No matter how powerful that warship was, in the end, there was nothing they could do once Beacon arrived…
The demons clung to that hope. When Beacon was summoned from the large fracture, the whole situation would be reversed in an instant. The former imperial capital would be filled with the cries, wails, and screams of humanity.
The third and fourth medium fractures opened simultaneously.
Having witnessed how the preceding demons had disappeared right before their summoning, they prepared to scatter as soon as they were summoned.
‘Ultimately, there’s only one cannon. Regardless of which side is attacked first, the remaining side will scatter and try to infiltrate…!’
The newly summoned commanders made that judgment. Sacrificing one side to scatter and hold out for a while, they would receive Beacon’s support and then advance.
«100% output, but split it to hit both fractures simultaneously.»
However, before Qwaul’s order could be carried out, the Golden Ship’s cannon split in two.
«Hey, this is crazy!»
«Why is the cannon splitting? Attack that side, that side!»
The split cannons were precisely aimed at the two newly formed fractures.
«It’s a bit unfortunate to use 100% power against those who aren’t even at the level of superhuman beings, but do your best!»
As Qwaul pressed a button, the split cannons fired a barrage of artillery fire. It had already been confirmed that even with only 50% power, the commanders’ fractures could be eliminated.
And so, the two commanders and their elite troops were once again annihilated. The summoned fortresses, strongholds, and fleets suffered the same fate.
A complete victory.
At this point, even the demons who were only obsessed with Beacon couldn’t help but feel their determination waver. How could they compete with that? Unease pierced the demons’ hearts like a punch.
Dante had similar thoughts.
«…Do I really need to intervene? Maybe a superhuman like me needs to step forward for the demons to turn the situation around.»
«That’s right. These demon bastards are nothing special.»
«Seems right to say that the Golden Ship’s power is too destructive.»
Finally, Beacon and his troops emerged from the large fracture. Of course, this time, the scale of the forces was of a completely different magnitude compared to the previous summons.
It was estimated that there were at least ten thousand troops, over one hundred warships, and a single demon that Dante would have to pay attention to.
Upon his arrival, Beacon immediately displayed his power by releasing demonic energy in all directions.
«I am Beacon Laudio, the commander of the True Demon World. I have ascended to the surface to convey Lord Zito’s orders. Humans, listen carefully with solemn hearts.»
«What is this guy saying? It seems he doesn’t understand the situation. Hey, guys, show him our maximum output.»
The combined cannon fired once more, unleashing a massive attack that seemed to split the sky in half. The earth trembled briefly, and the demonic energy released by Beacon formed a protective barrier.
The cannons couldn’t penetrate his shield. For the first time, Beacon became a demon who resisted the Golden Ship’s artillery fire.
«Ah, as expected of Lord Beacon…»
«Lord Beacon! Please come and avenge our deaths!»
Beacon was summoned similarly to the first, standing on the wall of his own castle.
He was surprised. While his shield had prevented any injuries, he felt that if such attacks continued consecutively, he would eventually be overwhelmed.
‘…Certainly, in the information we received before the invasion, there was no mention of such a warship among the human world’s warships, right? What is this? Surely, they can’t fire such cannons again?’
However, the Golden Ship’s power remained intact. The authority of the Thunder God Gram and the Storm God Peitel ensured that its firepower wouldn’t run out after a few bombardments.
«Well, well, let’s fire one more shot and send him back to hell. It seems that today, the Sword Emperor will only observe and then return.»
With a sly smile, Qwaul gave the order to increase the power once more.
In the end, Beacon, who had borne the expectations of all the demons summoned to the Empire, was annihilated with a final scream by the fourth artillery shot. Along with him, the summoned demon castle also turned to ruins.
And Jin, watching over the Holy Kingdom’s Manifestation Festival, received information about the situation and smiled with satisfaction.
«I was a little worried about making a move before meeting Ayula, but it seems that the dimensional fractures of both Hufester and the Empire have been taken care of in an orderly manner.»
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