It's not the protagonist, what does it matter if you are trapped in the Shura field

Chapter 703 The Path of Reversing Fate, Part One
"Hehe, Elita, you're really interesting."

Watching the fortress crumble into dust in the light, Nege smiled as she rode her horse on the high ground behind.

On the opposite mountain range, Vanessa also gazed at this scene, confirming the power of the cannon.

This is also why she was willing to take the initiative to participate in this operation.

While this attack wasn't as powerful as an ancient magical weapon capable of destroying half a mountain range in one strike, uprooting a fortress from the ground still exceeded the comprehension of ordinary weapons.

The materials the craftsmen excavated from Iron Barrel Ridge were only enough to make one, but after the war, she would definitely raise the issue of restrictions on the use of this cannon with Marcus.

"Wow! Did we really do that?"

"It's so awesome!"

Vanessa merely glanced coldly at the artisans who were overjoyed. The artisans then immediately began disassembling the components and, propelled by the dragon, transported them back to the valley.

By the time the people from the Temple of War realized what was happening, nothing could be found.

……

Boom! ! !
A colossal star crashed down above the defensive line. Elfa watched as the star fell among the mountains, and then a huge, strange stellar life form crawled out of it.

"Lady Elfa, what exactly is that?!"

After receiving news of the War God Temple's troop reversal, they quickly established a defensive line here. Then, around noon today, countless red stars fell from the sky, one of which landed right here.

Elfa didn't answer the lake elf lieutenant's question, but instead glanced back at the horizon—

There, the same stars continued to fall. As an attack method, this was far too absurd. Was the intention to trap the entire continent in the attack zone?
In that case, the lake elves' territory...

No, Elfa quickly shook her head. Not to mention the Adventurers' Guild and Lewis's "Shadow Lodge" in Uncrowned City, Moira, who couldn't fight alongside them this time due to her stance, certainly wouldn't turn a blind eye to this situation. In addition, there were the city's artisans, so it wasn't a problem that couldn't be dealt with.

But this was undoubtedly done by the Temple of War, right?
Otherwise, there would be no reason to choose this time and use such methods.
Although she had some concerns, what alarmed her even more was that the enemy was using this juncture to advance, launching a full-scale attack on the rear of the battlefield before they had time to receive accurate intelligence. The impact on morale would undoubtedly be enormous. Even though she wasn't too worried about the situation in Wuguan City, she couldn't prevent other countries' generals from having concerns.

Even if clear instructions have been given and must be carried out, actions and inner thoughts are two different things, and morale is not something that can be achieved simply by giving oneself a boost.

But what she feared most was being forced to withdraw after such an event, which would quickly wipe out the advantage they had built up, though it seemed like an unavoidable situation.

Elfa: "..."

They actually used meteorites from the sky as cover as they charged towards them.

Watching the magical beasts swarming from the mountains toward the defensive line, Elfa stood up, leaning against the edge to look down into the lower part of the line:
"Dendre!"

At that moment, Dundee was communicating with Jitichu and Kamesh. He nodded calmly after hearing her call.

“I will have the demon army fire their magic spears first!” Dunder responded. “Then you will fire a second volley! Cover our forces and the dwarves’ troops!”

"understand!"

Elfa felt relieved. The others probably shared the same view as her. They not only knew that Moira was in Uncrowned City, but also believed that the Fifth Princess would not be completely unprepared for this situation. If the forces on the front lines could anticipate this, then there was nothing to worry about in terms of morale.

But...can the Fifth Princess really manage such a large area? With the army all at the front lines? And if it's that person...

After the demon army finished firing their magic spears, Elfa ordered all the lake elves to raise their bows.

"put!"

……

On this day, the entire mainland was affected by the meteorite impact.

Not only the territory west of Lion Garden, but also the Valais United States and other places occupied by the Temple of War Gods were hit by meteor showers from the Destiny Star. The fallen star beasts that landed on the outskirts rushed towards the towns, and those that landed in the cities directly destroyed large areas of buildings. The scorching heat turned half of the town into a sea of ​​fire. In some places, two meteorites even fell at the same time. The small, untouched kingdoms nestled in the mountains were burned to ashes.

Mine collapses, seawater floods in, rivers are blocked, roads and bridges are destroyed, landslides and rockfalls occur, and earthquakes are frequent.

People in one place may not know what is happening in other places, but if you broaden your perspective to the entire continent, it is an apocalyptic scene.

The United States of Valais, its central city, Rhine City.

Above, the "Black Stone".

“What the hell is this!?”

Ryan stood on the deck of the magic warship and witnessed this scene clearly: the meteorite in the sky fell far down to the horizon, where there were traces of a city.

This distance was completely out of their reach; they could only watch helplessly as the fire raged and the earth shook with a deafening roar.

“There are some over there too,” Jutman said from the other side of the deck.

The scene unfolding before them was unbelievable. Just a few days ago, they had dealt with the demon god influenced by fate in the underground city of Rhine, but upon emerging and hearing the news of the War God Temple's advance, this apocalyptic scene immediately followed. And if they weren't mistaken...

It's available all over the continent.

Through Hugh's narration, Ryan also learned about the God War and some events from twenty years ago, but using this as a war ritual seemed rather...

If the Temple of War insists on advancing under these circumstances, it will inevitably raise suspicions that they were indeed behind it.

"why?"

“I’m afraid no one can give an answer,” Jass closed his eyes beside him. “In any case, this isn’t a phenomenon that can be triggered in the short term, and the disaster it will cause to the continent will definitely be devastating.” Triggering such a phenomenon, coupled with the temple’s offensive… Ryan glanced southwest. So it really is to deal with the Fifth Princess’s army?

They actually went to this extent.

He believed that Luo Wei and the Fifth Princess would be alright, but faced with this situation—

“What we can do,” Sherold said resolutely, “that’s the most important thing.”

"what--"

Ryan closed his eyes and clenched his fist on the deck.

"Then please accompany me in being willful one more time. I may have to go my own way again."

“Didn’t we already know that?” Jutman turned his head.

"Hmph... Is it finally my turn, Lord Joey, to step in?"

Besides Joey, who was wiping his nose, Hugh, Kinlis, and the others also glanced at him.

Ryan nodded vigorously, his eyes hardening as he looked toward the town engulfed in flames—

"After that, I will also ask for an answer."

……

Temple of War God, Main Temple, Mount Tarapacá.

"Really? The 'Festival' has already started?"

The papal hall was deserted, with far fewer people sitting around the long table than last time, and the lighting was much dimmer. The view outside the window was as if it were a secluded, dark place.

Several solitary figures sat in their seats, including a small child with bright green hair who placed his shoes on the seat as if sitting on flat ground and took a bite out of an apple.

"Won't that leave the princess in a difficult position?"

"Hehe, you're overthinking it. The festival isn't about destruction..." a woman's voice said. "But I can't deny that the princess will be very upset in this situation."

"After all, we don't have any worries about our rear. If we fall behind them, the front line will definitely be shaken."

"Is this what they call the 'Star Cycle'? A destiny that couldn't be foreseen in the past has returned."

"You lot, are you still cardinals? Where did your lifeless demeanor go? Even if there are no outsiders, is it really necessary to act like this?"

"So, why don't you just go and talk to some people in the Third World? I think they might be interested in you."

"No way, hehe."

A brief silence fell over the hall.

"So, does anyone know what that princess is up to now?"

"What else can she do in this situation? Of course, she's busy putting out fires all over the world. Does she really think that gathering the power of half the continent means she has no worries? The more proud she was back then, the more pathetic she is now?"

"Is there trouble in her own backyard...? Heh, I'd like to know what kind of expression she has on her face right now."

"Judging from the current situation, they haven't had time to make a decision yet, and they probably haven't come to their senses."

dong dong——

After two crisp knocks, the entire hall fell silent once more.

"I will not make the same mistake as the previous pope. Even if fate has written what happened twenty years ago, I will not act according to that outcome."

The voice was still old, and it spoke with a certain echo.

"And what about Saint Elida?" the woman asked.

“She chose this path herself,” the voice chuckled oldly. “Then let her squeeze out every last bit of value from herself. In the end, she’ll have to compromise and come back to me anyway.”

"Oh dear, it's a shame you actually made such a request of her back then. But to some extent, she only has herself to blame for making this choice."

"No need for further words. Now that the ceremony has begun, the outcome of this divine counterattack will be the time when we are reborn."

"Yes."

"Yes…"

After the answer was given, the figure at the head of the long table nodded slightly.

"Return to your respective positions on the battlefield, and remember—show no mercy, and do nothing unnecessary."

"I see, hehe... Is this the path to defying fate?"

"Go do your own thing, and remember—"

"This time, no god will favor them."

(End of this chapter)