Magic Industrial Age.

Chapter 555-553: Bombarding the Blood Moon Castle (Bonus Chapter 3)

After Lord Robin left, Loy didn't move. He sat on the sofa with his legs spread wide, his eyes slightly narrowed and his face expressionless.

But a cold and chilling atmosphere permeated the room, making it awe-inspiring, and even Butler Hoover dared not utter a sound.

This time, it's a case of shifting the blame eastward, turning the matter onto the Glorious Empire.

Of course, the Flower Territory did indeed sever arms trade with the three giants of the coalition, and all subsequent firearms and ammunition were supplied by the Glorious Empire.

This doesn't count as mudslinging!

What upset him was Lord Robin Walter's attitude and the mindset of the Habsburg Empire cabinet!
He did not deny that the industrial development of the Flower Territory had received much assistance from the Empire.

However, the flower-bearing party also paid the price.

To put it bluntly, the Empire's breakthrough with magical machinery and its search for allies would not have been so smooth without Loy's pioneering spirit.

In fact, the diplomatic achievements were largely due to the success of the flower-embracing case.

To say that I owe you anything is impossible!
The Flower Territory and the Empire are two independent powers. What Loy wants is simple: equal treatment and negotiation.

He was quite easy to talk to; as long as it didn't infringe on the fundamental interests of the Flower Territory, he was always willing to be kind to others.

But now it seems that even with the previous battle, they are still underestimated.

The Flower Territory Guards are already quite formidable, and Luo Yi's individual strength is equally impressive, but the difference in size is too great.

After a long while, Luo Yi sighed, "It's still not strong enough!"

"The revolution is not yet complete, comrades must continue to strive!"

"Butler Hoover, prepare the carriage!"

Butler Hoover bowed slightly: "Is Your Excellency going?"

"Where else can we go? Of course, it's the Blood Moon Forest. We should take over this demiplane too."

……

Blood Moon Forest demiplane.

The Imperial Guard finally approached the Blood Moon Castle.

Groot, the tree shepherd, stood in the forest, his mysterious incantation resounding throughout the heavens and earth, causing a wide-ranging elemental resonance.

Around Blood Moon Castle, countless trees seemed to come alive. They pulled out their roots, moved their feet, and moved deeper into the forest, clearing a large area for themselves.

Then the magic tanks appeared, their engines roaring as their tracks rolled across the ground, forming a complete encirclement around the castle.

Judging from their appearance, they didn't leave a single gap, and they didn't even need the 'surrounding three sides but leaving one open' tactic. It was clear that they were preparing to wipe them all out in one fell swoop.

Next came the construction of artillery positions, the digging of fortifications, the building of heavy machine gun lines, and the inspection of ammunition by infantry tactical squads...

Further on, the camp where they were stationed yesterday had been transformed into an airport, and fighter jets descended from the sky, gliding into formation.

Ground crew will naturally come forward to check the performance and eliminate potential hazards;
Alternatively, replace the pearl magic crystal to ensure energy supply;
Alternatively, an ammunition belt could be added to ensure the weapon functions properly.

Nearby, there was a newly built nest, and griffin riders descended from the sky.

The griffin riders received meat and brushes from the support staff, some feeding them and others grooming their fur, keeping themselves very busy.

It's worth mentioning that these burly knights chatted incessantly while serving, as if they were exchanging feelings with the griffins.

These griffins held their heads high, looking arrogant, yet they were quite cooperative when receiving the knight's service.

It is unclear when exactly, but some knights have received guidance from Silas, the King of Fury, that they can gain their approval by frequently communicating with griffins.

Then, these knights all became chatterboxes, creating a stark contrast.

Anyone who has seen them thinks that the reason those griffins are so obedient is simply because they're annoyed by being nagged.

Regardless, they were making their final preparations before the war.

Several kilometers away from the main gate of Blood Moon Castle, the Blood Moon Fragment teleportation magic circle is located.

Centered around this, a camp was built, and a temporary command post was located here. Four legendary figures, including Loy, and most of the powerful figures from the natural disasters were stationed here.

At one point, messages came from various positions, indicating that everything was ready.

Luo Yi gave the order: "Let's begin!"

The order was given, and the artillery positions were already in action.

Amidst the roar, shells flew in arcs through the rising smoke, hurtling towards the Blood Moon Castle.

Boom boom boom boom!
A series of explosions rang out, like fireworks going off in mid-air. Huge shockwaves spread outwards, but were blocked by a blood-red barrier.

Looking again now, a massive magical barrier had risen around the Blood Moon Castle, firmly blocking the power of the artillery fire.

Upon closer inspection, it was a large defensive barrier composed of hexagonal magical shields, within which visible blood magic power flowed.
If an area suffers greater damage, blood magic from other locations will come to its aid, thus maintaining the operation of the barrier.

In fact, it's not hard to see that this massive magical barrier has undergone significant modifications, with the addition of deflection field and damage reduction effects.

It is clearly a specific optimization made in response to artillery fire, thereby achieving better defense.

It did have an effect, of course. The first three rounds of attacks were like fireworks, and did not cause much damage.

[Lion King] is activated, and the rippling, invisible waves sweep across the battlefield, allowing Luo Yi to take in everything within it.

He didn't think much of it; after all, an old monster who had lived for over a thousand years must have some hidden skills.

This massive magical barrier is not easy to break through; targeted improvements can also reduce most of the damage from artillery fire.

Koloe wasn't in a hurry at all!
There is no such thing as eternal defense in this world. No matter how powerful a magical barrier is, it cannot be maintained forever.

Therefore, he ordered the artillery to fire continuously, and the shells used were also varied accordingly: tracer shells, armor-piercing shells, white-scale incendiary shells, and even holy water shells...

Each explosion damages the magical barrier, and once it reaches its maximum tolerance, the magical barrier will collapse.

Meanwhile, within the barrier, inside the Blood Moon Castle, undercurrents were already surging.

The Torid vampires are the rulers here. They used to be high and mighty, and they would beat, scold, and slaughter people at the drop of a hat.

But the restless hearts of people at this moment made every member of the dark race look at them differently.

The clandestine collusion and scheming have been carried out countless times.

Countless feuds and bloody battles have taken place in the shadows.

Those who are dead are dead, including the Torid vampires who perished; no one cares, let alone holds anyone accountable.

Currently, the Toridor vampires and the Bruch vampires, along with the werewolf tribe brought by the progenitor of the Dark Werewolves, are the largest forces.

But their control is weak.

Because everyone knew that the other dark races might still surrender, and Grand Duke Karen accepted their pledge of allegiance.

But they can't!
They themselves are a testament to their loyalty!
Then there are the powerful dark tribes, such as the Fallen Angels, the Teflins, the Two-Headed Trolls, etc., who have also united some of the dark tribes.

There are also some powerful individuals, the best among the fourth-tier natural disasters, who also have a group of followers around them.

At this point, the entire castle was a chaotic mess, with seven or eight factions entangled in conflict.

The reason it hasn't completely collapsed is partly because the whereabouts of the three legendary powerhouses are unknown.

Before things settle down, all the dark races fear unforeseen changes.

On the other hand, the leader of the Torid vampires was clear-headed at this time.

He used lavish spending to win people's hearts.

Over thousands of years, the vampire's secret vault has accumulated countless treasures.

At this moment, he brought them all out, bestowing various honors, granting various rewards, improving treatment, and promising benefits...

It's not that no one thinks they're a sinking ship, but everyone wants to reap the biggest benefits.

Thus, the situation was barely maintained.

At this moment, deep within Blood Moon Castle, the fully activated magic barrier caused the magic runes placed throughout the castle to be activated.

Visible magic gathered and flowed among the intricate magic runes, some of it entering the magical barrier and transforming into protective power to resist the bombardment.

Some flow like trickles into the ground and eventually converge in one place.

That was a pool of blood!
The crimson, bloody power of the Blood Demon was created by mixing virgin blood with it.

Just one pool of blood has killed countless innocent girls.

Of course, this highest level of blood pool also has the best effect, as the rippling blood is the most condensed blood magic power.

Even a single drop is enough to fully replenish the magic power of a marquis-level vampire, and also has the effect of healing injuries and replenishing the spirit.

However, such a blood pool is not something that ordinary vampires can enjoy. Even a legendary duke would have to spend countless efforts to create it.

At this moment, in the center of the blood pool, countless blood threads wove and rotated, constructing a blood cocoon.

In the flickering red light, it was as if one could see through the blood vessels to the inside.

Sometimes bloodworms wriggle, sometimes bats hang upside down, and sometimes they transform into human figures curled up.

In the world of Herka, once you reach the legendary realm, you can access a wide variety of resurrection spells.

For them, death is not necessarily a fall from grace; it can also be a means of escape.

Therefore, legendary battles often end with a point being raised but not fought.

Because unless you completely kill the other party, you may face endless retaliation. Everyone has a family to support, so it's always best to leave room for maneuver so you can meet again in the future.

However, even among resurrection spells, there are differences in quality and effectiveness.

The most classic example is the 'Great Resurrection' of the Church of the Sun God, which is not just a simple resurrection, but also a full recovery with almost no side effects.

To be precise, it is actually the one who needs to pay the price.

Other types of resurrection spells, however, will more or less leave regrets or encounter various problems.

For example, 'Blackfire' Farin, the sacrificial resurrection spell he once set up actually bound him to the shadow plane, turning him into a semi-shadow creature.

It still looks like a person, but in reality, its insides have been occupied by the power of shadow, and even after death, its soul cannot be freed.

Of course, the advantages are that it's fast and requires fewer offerings.

Grand Duke Toledo's choice was clearly the one with the fewest potential problems, but the downside was that it took longer and required more materials.

Until the blood pool was completely evaporated, a sharp claw tore through the blood cocoon, and the naked Grand Duke Torido emerged.

His body was enveloped in blood flames, which finally evaporated the viscous liquid. He raised his hand to take out the dimensional bag next to him, and when he took out clothes to put on himself, his expression was extremely sinister.

After he finished doing all this, he finally looked up and saw that the aged vampire Grand Duke Bruch and His Majesty Stanislav Sak, the progenitor of the dark werewolves in Fenrir form, had been waiting for a long time beside the blood pool.

The three legends faced each other, none of them speaking first, but the atmosphere grew increasingly tense, like the calm before a storm.

P.S.: Nobody's been giving me monthly votes this month, so I'll try my best to update more chapters.

(End of this chapter)