EPHS-Chapter 383 Surrounded Tenraku
Boom! Boom! Boom!!!
At the heart of the battlefield, Yubelluna was besieged by Akeno, Shinra Tsubaki, and Rossweisse.
Akeno and Shinra Tsubaki's prowess was evident. While Rossweisse's rank was only that of a Rook, her actual combat abilities were no less than that of a Queen.
Constantly deflecting the onslaught of sword qi and magic, Yubelluna found herself struggling even against three opponents.
"Give it up, Yubelluna. There's no way you can win against us."
Akeno unleashed a burst of Thunderlight towards Yubelluna. Although Yubelluna hastily applied several defensive magics, Akeno's Thunderlight was no ordinary lightning. Even though Yubelluna managed to block it, she still felt her blood roiling, and a flush appeared on her face.
With an unprecedentedly solemn expression on her face, Yubelluna knew she was no match for the three opponents. Defeat was only a matter of time.
However, she was Tenraku's Queen. Even if she were to lose, she would fight for her master until the very end!
Activating the magic within her, a large amount of mist spread out from Yubelluna as the center.
The enemy's numbers were twice that of their own group. Xuelan and Karlamine were also facing the same crisis. Perhaps the ability bestowed upon them by Tenraku, the "Longinus," was their only hope to turn the tide.
However—
"Holy Spear, dispel it!"
With a flash of radiance, Akeno conjured the True Longinus in her hand. The golden holy spear emitted a dazzling light, dispersing all of Yubelluna's released mist!
Her heart sank, and Yubelluna's complexion turned ugly.
"Ara Ara, Yubelluna, instead of focusing on me, you'd better pay more attention to the other side." Akeno lightly chuckled, hinting at something.
With a startled expression, Yubelluna finally noticed the anomaly. Not far away, on the other side, Rossweisse was unfurling two massive magical arrays, and then numerous energy projectiles the size of washbasins were hurtling toward her!
Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom!!!
"Ahhhhhh..."
In the sky, three streaks of light were fiercely chasing and colliding.
"Boost! Boost! Boost!"
With both hands reaching for the sky, Rias condensed thousands of energy projectiles, and then all of them were sent flying toward Tenraku.
Unable to use the inherent barrier for defense, Tenraku could only resort to the simplest and most brutal method. With the Ame-no-Murakumo sword in hand, he swung it rapidly, causing all the energy projectiles to explode in a series of thunderous blasts!
"Heeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!"
With a shout, Sona, clad in silver-white battle armor, also shot toward him. She held a massive energy sphere and ruthlessly smashed it into Tenraku.
Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang!!!
Falling like meteors, Tenraku, propelled by the energy sphere, shattered countless colossal trees. Just as it seemed this bomb was about to detonate, Tenraku exerted all his strength and let out a mighty roar, finally managing to push it back into the sky.
Boom!
The enormous energy sphere exploded in mid-air, sending shockwaves rolling, causing the entire alternate space to tremble.
However, before Tenraku could catch his breath—
Swoosh! Swoosh! Swoosh!
The sound of rushing water echoed, and Tenraku looked up to see another surging wave hurtling towards him!
"Hā!!!"
With his fighting spirit soaring, Tenraku swung his sword, cleaving the towering wave into two. Then, with a resounding boom, the wave continued to engulf and flood the nearby land and forest.
Appearing in the sky, Tenraku gazed at Rias and Sona across from him.
"It's no wonder, Rias, Sona. You've already mastered the power of the Longinus to such an extent."
Looking at these two astonishingly beautiful girls, Tenraku couldn't help but be filled with admiration.
In such a short period, they had already become so adept at wielding the Gauntlet of the Red Dragon Emperor - Boosted Gear and the Light Wings of the White Dragon Sovereign - Divine Dividing.
They had even developed many techniques and abilities tailored to themselves. If it weren't for the incredible talent brought by Sacred Gear Plunder, Tenraku wouldn't have been confident in surpassing them.
"Now you know our strength!"
Rias was elated to receive recognition from Tenraku. She had eagerly anticipated this battle to prove herself to him.
Just as she was about to say something, the announcer's voice echoed in the air—
"His Excellency Tenraku's Pawn, exit!"
"His Excellency Tenraku's Rook, exit!"
"His Excellency Tenraku's Knight, two members exit!"
Hey hey, is this some kind of joke? Does this mean Mira, Xuelan, Karlamine, and Siris have all been defeated?!
Yubelluna must be in danger too. With a sweep of his golden wings, Tenraku transformed into a streak of light and swiftly flew towards the central battlefield in the forest.
Rias and Sitri Sona exchanged a glance, their lips curving into slight smiles before they followed suit...
...
"It's over!"
Brandishing her longsword, Shinra Tsubaki descended, ready to deliver the final blow to Yubelluna.
Clang!
A purple longsword intercepted Shinra Tsubaki, blocking her path to Yubelluna.
It was Tenraku!
With a subtle change in expression, Shinra Tsubaki didn't press on. She quickly retreated, putting distance between herself and Tenraku.
"Yubelluna, you've been treated so badly."
Lifting Yubelluna in his arms, Tenraku couldn't help but chuckle.
Her delicate face was now pale, and her once splendid robe was tattered. Yubelluna appeared quite disheveled.
"Tenraku-Sama..."
Although she had long foreseen this outcome, Yubelluna couldn't help but look ashamed in the presence of her king and master.
"Alright, you don't need to blame yourself. It's unavoidable when they gang up on you like this. Go rest for a while. I'll take care of things from here. I'll avenge you." Tenraku spoke while gently caressing the cheek of his Queen, offering comfort.
"Yes, Tenraku Sama."
Unable to continue the battle, Yubelluna didn't attempt to put on a brave front. She turned into particles of light and was transported out of the alternate space.
"Tenraku, now it's just you left!"
"You scoundrel, Tenraku, obediently let us pass judgment on you!"
"Ara Ara, if Tenraku begs for mercy now, we might go a bit easier on him later."
"Hehehe... Red Dragon Emperor, it seems you'll face your reckoning today!"
Surrounded on all sides, the girls' eyes gleamed with excitement.
Usually, at home and in school, they were mercilessly bullied by this rogue. Today, they finally had a chance to get back at him!
Tenraku glanced around and couldn't help but chuckle—
Rias, Sona, Akeno, Shinra Tsubaki, Xenovia, Irina, Rossweisse, Koneko-chan, Kuroka, Asia, Gasper, and Bennia. In other words, he was about to face off against twelve opponents.
How interesting!
To be continued...