Divine Kingship

Chapter 649 The Final Battle Arrives (Part Two)

The underground area above where the Scourge Apostles reside is also part of the defense line.

This area is close to the defensive core of the Ratman City, so the defensive pressure is greater than in other sections.

Now, many parts of the first line of defense have been crossed by the undead, and the second line of defense, as an important section to block the undead, is facing increasing pressure.

Here, a large number of soldiers stood guard on the city walls.

Countless undead and warriors are destroying each other here, and perhaps none of them know that the Lord of Death is right below them.

And right now.

The Apostles of Calamity, transcending human perception, sensed something different.

First, a huge shadow swept across the sky, followed by a group of flying four-legged creatures.

In front of this group of four-legged creatures were eight four-legged creatures that flew steadily.

They were bound by heavy chains that gleamed with magical light.

Suspended from the eight chains was a huge metal knight.

The chains were then loosened.

A huge shadow fell from the sky toward the ground.

Due to gravity, the Metal Knight was in free fall, and the enormous speed caused sparks to fly from the friction between its surface and the air.

The airflow transformed into ribbons that wrapped around the Metal Knight.

Then--

"Thump—" The huge roar was the sound of the Metal Knight stepping on the ground, kicking up countless clouds of dust, soil, shrubs and dead branches.

It was as if the earth was the drumhead and he himself was the drumstick, striking out a heavy drumbeat.

Rand landed on the ground and stepped onto the Metal Knight, who was kneeling on the cracked earth. Then, the Metal Knight's dim eyes lit up.

Breathtaking.

Having acquired dangerous technology from the Elf Forest, Lysa, along with the alchemists of the Sanctuary, upgraded Rand's artifact, the Eternal Barrier.

Some of those technologies were selected and, combined with existing ideas and techniques, were used to help create the warhammers assigned to the First Knights of the Lunar Kingdom.

The other part, which is more dangerous, has huge side effects, and brings unpredictable consequences, was used on Rand, the "Eternal Barrier".

These enormous side effects are no more terrible than the consequences of the [Permafrost Core]. Even if they were more terrible, they wouldn't be a big deal for Rand in the short term.

[Blessing 1] and the ability to sacrifice himself allow Rand to wield this upgraded artifact.

Moreover, Rand is now close to becoming a top-tier professional.

With such a powerful weapon, it is enough to intervene in the current battlefield.

“Come out, Mr. or Ms. Scourge Apostle. If you wish to remain underground as a rat, I have no choice but to ask you to come out,” Rand said in a muffled voice from within the Eternal Barrier.

The sound was not loud enough to reach the nearby city wall defenses.

However, Rand's original intention was not to let the warriors here know what was beneath them.

Dragonblood Eagle Knights have already gone to the defensive line to find the commander and ask him to withdraw his men immediately, although it may not be in time.

The kings who had questioned Rand in the Skaven city also came. They didn't really intend to fight against the "Core" with Rand, but their population and land had been lost by more than half. Hatred drove them to want to see with their own eyes what kind of ugly culprit was who destroyed their country.

Soon, the earth first emitted a faint humming sound, as if a giant object was turning over deep in the rock layers, and then the soil surged like waves.

The blood-brown earth bulged with scorched cracks, and the cracking sound of bones grinding against each other came from the ground, like thousands of maggots gnawing on rotting flesh. The earth veins rose up into sharp bone spikes, and broken bone spikes broke through the mud. Black mist poured from the empty eye sockets of pale skulls, swirling around and piecing together the scattered white bones into steps.

The outline of the throne gradually emerged from the thick fog: a dozen twisted shinbones served as supports, each covered with teeth marks and axe marks, with a skull-made bracket at the top, and the backrest was an arched dome made of hundreds of vertebrae strung together, glowing with a phosphorescent light in the darkness.

On the throne sat a hooded man in a casual black robe.

"Impolite mortal, what business do you have with a skeleton like me on our first meeting?" The skeleton made a chilling, rattling sound, like the shrill cry of a soul, which was unsettling.

“Go back to your hometown, how about that?” Rand was not afraid of such a scene at all.

Although the black-robed figure on the throne before them is the legendary guide to death, the embodiment of silence, and the ruler of the dead.

But how to put it... because Lysa set a bad example, Rand's respect for God dropped several levels.

Moreover, there's no reason to be polite to the enemy right in front of you.

"Young man, showing respect to others and reverence for everything will save you a lot of suffering." The skeleton in the black robe continued to utter some "lessons."

Rand was already impatient: "Have you finished talking nonsense, you old dog? If you're done, then die."

Rand had no interest in wasting words with this black-robed skeleton, because with this plague and the calamity of the undead, countless people were dying every moment.

This also includes the people of the Sanctuary.

In the first ten days of this month, 511 people died in the Sanctuary; in the second ten days of last month, 489 people died; and in the first ten days of last month, 420 people died.

An average of 30 people died every day, most of them soldiers, but also missionaries and even bishops.

Moreover, this data is a conservative estimate, and the actual damage is likely to be much greater.

At this rate, Rand's soldiers will be wiped out in less than a year.

Because of this mad god, the warriors that Rand has carefully trained are disappearing every moment.

Finally, Rand's rudeness angered the skeleton, who was suspected to be the incarnation of a calamity apostle.

He intended to teach Rand a lesson.

It slightly raised its fingers.

The earth churned once more like a raging tide, and countless pale, green-flaming skeletal hands emerged from the void and from the earth, reaching out to cling to Rand, who was clad in divine power armor.

This scene was like a manifestation of a nightmare.

But what greeted all of this was a vast expanse of thunder.

This attack was far more ferocious and focused than the Azure King's roaring lightning.

That is the Thunder Hammer of the First Knights Order of the Moon Phase Kingdom.

The First Knights Order of the Moon Phase Kingdom has grown to 1500 riders, and today they have all been brought here to deal with this incarnation of a god.

Meanwhile, 1500 knights simultaneously hurled their magical weapons, which could only be used once and were designed to bind raging thunder and lightning within their confines.

It is the powerful force that RAND has accumulated and condensed over the years.

The lightning shattered all the withered bones, leaving only the white jade skull amidst the black smoke.

Rand can use three more rounds of this attack.

"Attacks from mortals are meaningless," the avatar of the Scourge sneered.

Rand looked up at the black-robed elf in the sky.

Lysa gave Rand a look. Rand smiled.

Clearly, Lysa meant: "Don't be fooled by the skeleton's nonchalant appearance; it's just putting on a brave face."

However, because Rand was under power armor, his smile couldn't be seen by the skeletons.

Rand pointed his greatsword directly at the skull.

The second round of dazzling, roaring thunder hammers is ready.

The skeleton, however, maintained its nonchalant and dismissive attitude.

Lightning once again pierced through the heavens and earth.

That unstoppable, surging power was enough to split mountains and shatter rocks, and this time, even the skeletal throne of the Scourge Apostle was reduced to dust by the lightning.

But just as Rand was preparing to direct the third volley.

A colossal skeletal dragon surged from the earth at incredible speed toward the ranks of the First Knights of the Moon Phase Kingdom in the sky.

This skeletal dragon did not appear to be a real dragon skeleton awakened, but rather a collection of countless horrific bones joined together, possibly then filled with the soul of some unknown entity, much like the three-headed undead dragon created by Rand.

This is why the size of this skeletal dragon far exceeds that of a regular dragon.

"Enemy attack! Take cover!" The commander of the First Knights of the Moon Phase Kingdom shouted, and his excellent, battle-hardened subordinates carried out the order the moment it was given.

At this moment, the commander and soldiers of the defense line who had just received the retreat order were still somewhat confused and had not yet figured out the situation.

They had all heard of the formidable reputation of the First Knights Order of the Moon Phase Kingdom of Rand, so they had no doubts about the orders given by the Dragonblood Eagle Knights.

They simply don't understand the situation, and the undead they're fighting won't let them off the hook or give them a chance to catch their breath.

Thus, the soldiers saw a giant metal knight descending from the sky, and a skeletal throne growing from beneath the earth.

And the terrifying lightning that shone brightly across the heavens and earth.

Now everyone basically understands what happened.

Here appeared terrifying undead that they could not deal with, and these knights from the Moon Phase Kingdom had come to their aid.

Although they felt they could also play a role in the current situation, they naturally couldn't let go of the opportunity to retreat and rest.

However, the retreat was not fast, and then they saw the situation change rapidly.

Such a number of thunder hammers, such a terrifying cluster of lightning, could not even shatter the bones on the ground.

And beneath the heavens and earth, a colossal skeletal dragon appeared out of nowhere, seemingly capable of easily crushing the defensive line.

So what exactly is the skull on this throne?
Many of the retreating soldiers dared not look any longer; they had clearly realized that if they didn't run now, it might be too late.

Meanwhile, the skeletal dragon that had only smashed a few Dragonblood Eagle Knights had already circled in the sky, flapped its wings again, and swooped down toward Rand.

Land is currently the only ground unit. The Dragonblood Eagle can fly and maneuver at high speed, but such a large metal knight obviously cannot.

Rand had already anticipated this; his coming to the ground was precisely to draw fire.

Metal Knight's resistance is now very high, and it really can't withstand Rand's many "safety measures".

Of course, it's not necessary now.

Because he is actually very flexible now.

A perpetual motion furnace core can provide a near-inexhaustible supply of energy.

Such energy is more than enough to support Rand's jump.

Thus, the dragon once again missed its target, and Rand arrived atop its terrifying body, which was shrouded in black mist.

At this moment, the First Knights of the Moon Phase Kingdom, which had been scattered across the sky, had reassembled and lined up, and the third round of Thunder Hammers was ready.

"Fire!!!" the commander roared.

The target, naturally, is the incarnation of the Cataclysmic Apostle, who is already somewhat restless.

……

Meanwhile, Fenris was leading his knights, half of whom had already been lost, across the wilderness.

They gained very little time before nearly half of their forces were easily wiped out.

The skeletal mounts of death knights are mostly faster than strong warhorses, and the corpse dragons and undead behemoths can easily catch up with these valiant knights across the plains.

Fenris fought valiantly and killed a monster that was blocking their way. Fenris's blade was now burning. His special ability, the Burning Hand, could be transformed into a burning sword if he trained and used a special weapon.

This undoubtedly greatly enhanced Fenris's combat power, but unfortunately, such combat power was far too weak on such a battlefield.

Fenris was now covered in blood, and their actions seemed pointless, a mere waste of their lives.

With over six hundred noble knights, they were capable of easily destroying an earldom; such military strength was enough for a noble family to dominate a region.

But they were indeed so weak when facing the elite undead forces.

They did attract the attention of the main undead force, but it is estimated that they will last for at most half a day, or even less, before being completely annihilated.

This amount of time was clearly insufficient for civilians to evacuate to the third line of defense.

Moreover, not all the undead were lured here; many of them were already surging towards the civilians.

It was as if the efforts of these knights were meaningless, nothing more than a pointless death.

But Fenris had no intention of giving up.

"Attention everyone!..." Fenris was about to give more orders when a figure emanating a golden light with an earthy yellow hue appeared before them.

It appeared to be covered in black armor, suggesting it was also an undead, but the terrifying radiance emanating from its body slowed down everyone's horses.

No, something's not right. Fenris was certain that his warhorse hadn't slowed down at all.

"Something's not right, it's not just the highest-ranking officials!" the experienced Fenris roared immediately. "Luca!"

Luca's fighting ability is much stronger than that of a general, but he should still be no match for this yellow-glowing monster.

But now, there aren't many strategies left to choose from.

Then we can only rely on the hero's fighting prowess.

A dazzling sword light surged from Luca's sword, then, accompanied by a fierce wind, slashed towards the yellow-glowing enemy as Luca moved.

……

Nothing works.

The earth, once calm, solid, and steadfast, seemed to come alive, growing hard barriers that layered upon each other, forming spikes pointing towards the sky and blocking Luca's dazzling sword light.

It easily mobilized the power of nature on a large scale.

“My king.” Fenris breathed.

(End of this chapter)