A cross-dressing anime, starting with Kaguya-sama: Love Is War.

His voice wasn't loud, but it reached everyone's ears clearly.

“Listen, I have a plan.”

234. We have no other choice

In an instant, everyone's eyes were focused on Lynn.

Yulari's top combatants and strategists are all waiting for the man who has just created a miracle to give his answer.

Pressure, as real as a physical force, squeezed in from all directions.

But there was not a trace of tension on Lynn's face.

He held up two fingers, his voice clear and decisive.

"We must split into two groups."

"First Route, Surface Counterattack Forces."

His gaze swept over Finn and Hedin.

"Composed of the main forces of the Loki Familia and Freya Familia, your mission is to confront the Dark Faction's all-out attack on the surface, annihilate them completely, and at the same time protect the '705U.COM' central square shelter and stabilize the front line."

"Finn, you're in charge, is that alright?"

Finn unconsciously rubbed his chin with his thumb, gave Lynn a deep look, and then nodded heavily.

"Give it to me."

“The second route,” Lynn’s voice paused, becoming even colder, “the dungeon raiding party.”

"Form a top-tier assault team, centered around our Astrea Familia, and immediately enter the dungeon. Before the Tower of Babel is destroyed, find and... kill that 'Great Evil'!"

He glanced around at Alyssa, Kaguya, Ryu, and the members of the Astrea Familia behind him, and finally, his gaze settled on Freyren.

"Frilian, I hope you can help us."

"Furthermore, I will personally lead this expeditionary force!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the entire room erupted in uproar.

"That's too risky!"

Riveria was the first to object.

“That’s a monster even more formidable than the ‘Lone King of the Labyrinth’! Relying solely on a small team…”

"We have no other choice!"

Lynn interrupted her directly, his tone leaving no room for argument.

"There are too many enemies, and our combat power must be used efficiently. Rather than wasting high-level combat power on ground clearing out miscellaneous troops, we should concentrate our strongest forces to strike at the heart of the enemy and eliminate the most fundamental threat!"

"But... that's too difficult. How can we possibly be on two battlefields at the same time..."

A young adventurer, trembling, spoke the words that resonated with everyone.

"difficult?"

Lynn suddenly smiled.

That smile carried a hint of cold mockery.

He suddenly raised his voice, and the sound, like a thunderclap, exploded in everyone's ears.

"Have you all forgotten what failure tastes like?!"

He pointed at the wounded adventurers, at the blood-stained land, and roared in fury.

"Have you forgotten how your comrades died before your eyes? Have you forgotten the civilians who were slaughtered indiscriminately in the streets? Have you forgotten the shame of being treated like dogs and manipulated like puppets?"

His questions were like heavy hammer blows, striking everyone's hearts hard.

Those adventurers who had been on the verge of despair had their eyes bloodshot again.

Their bodies began to tremble, not from fear, but from suppressed anger.

Lynn took a step forward, and his aura reached its peak at that moment.

"This battle is not about protecting some bullshit peace!"

"It's for revenge!"

“We will drag out all those rats hiding in the gutter, one by one! We will use their blood to commemorate our fallen comrades! We will let them know what happens when they drive the heroes of Yulari to the brink of despair!”

His voice was inflammatory, primal, and savage, a blood-for-blood mentality.

The breathing of all the adventurers became heavy.

They gripped their weapons tightly, their knuckles turning white from the force.

"They think they've got it all figured out? They think we're finished?"

A haughty smile curved Lynn's lips...

"Then let's go tell them that the game has only just begun!"

He didn't spout any grand principles; he simply used the most direct and brutal method to ignite the flame of "revenge" in everyone's hearts.

An Amazonian female warrior was the first to raise her battle axe and let out a deafening roar.

"Revenge!!"

"Roar--!!!"

The next second, the entire sewer hub was engulfed by a roar like a tsunami.

Despair was utterly shattered.

Instead, there was an overwhelming fighting spirit capable of burning everything!

Finn watched this scene, looking at the man standing in the center of the crowd, who single-handedly bound everyone's will together, his eyes gleaming with a strange light.

This man is more like a "swindler" than I am.

A top-tier "hero" who can turn despair into hope.

Ignoring the surrounding heat, Lynn turned his gaze to the more distant area, to the region shrouded in darkness.

His voice rang out for the fourth time, but this time it was unusually calm.

Don't get too excited yet.

"This battle is only just beginning."

"The Black Dragon is still watching us from the sky. If we can't even deal with these bastards, then we have no right to face the real apocalypse."

"So, treat this battle as a warm-up."

"A prelude to proving to the world that we are the next generation of heroes!"

He slowly raised his right hand, spreading his five fingers as if to hold the entire burning city in his hand.

"In the name of Astraea, the goddess of justice, I declare!"

“Our 'justice'…”

"Let's begin!"

235. How did you meet Lynn?

With Lynn's announcement, the entire Yulari, this massive war machine, began to roar to life with unprecedented efficiency.

Guild Headquarters, Command Center.

This place has become the brain of the entire city.

Countless pieces of intelligence are gathered and analyzed here, then transformed into commands that are transmitted to every corner of the city.

"How is the evacuation of citizens progressing?"

Finn stood in front of the huge sand table, his expression focused.

"Eighty percent of the work has been completed, and most people have been moved to underground shelters in the western and southern districts."

A guild member quickly reported it.

"Designate the guild headquarters, the area around the Tower of Babel, and the central square as Class A defensive strongholds. Construct the core defense line with the Loki Familia and Freya Familia as the main forces."

"The Hephaestus and Gubernius Families are responsible for the fortifications and weapon supplies of all outposts."

"The Dean Kate family and the Mih family have established a joint ambulance center in the central square. All the wounded will be sent there."

"Lady Astraea and Lord Hermes are responsible for coordinating all small and medium-sized clans to form guerrilla forces, clear out the remaining enemies in the city, and protect the people during their evacuation."

One command after another was issued methodically from Finn's mouth, and the chaotic situation began to become clear under his arrangement.

The darkness before dawn is the deepest.

An eerie silence fell over the entire city of Yulari.

The sounds of fighting in the streets and alleys disappeared, replaced by a suffocating sense of oppression, as if a great battle was about to begin.

The burning flames silently licked the ruins, turning the sky an ominous dark red.

Raul and Farga stood on a rooftop, overlooking the ravaged city, their faces filled with bewilderment and shock.

"It's only been... a few hours?"

Raul muttered to himself.

Just a few hours ago, this was one of the most bustling cities in the world.

But now, it has become a huge cemetery.

"Stop daydreaming, kid."

Noah, a veteran of the Loki Familia, slapped him on the back of the head.

"The war has only just begun. There are still corners in our assigned area that haven't been thoroughly patrolled. Hurry up and catch up."

These members, whose combat capabilities were not among the top, were tasked with conducting a final sweep and inspection before the general offensive began, clearing away any unstable factors in preparation for the upcoming decisive battle.

Central Plaza, temporary preparation area.

"Here you go, Ryu. This is a new weapon that Lady Hephaestus and Miss Tsubaki made for you overnight."

Alexie handed a strangely shaped weapon to Ryu.

The weapon itself was a wooden staff that was warm and emerald green, with visible life energy flowing along its shaft.

At one end of the wooden staff, however, extends a sword blade composed of light particles, condensed as if into solid form.

"This is 'Elf Radiance,' made primarily from branches that fell from the 'Great Sacred Tree' before it was contaminated, and incorporating the secret techniques of the elves."

Alexandra explained.

"It can be used as a staff to amplify your magic, or as a wooden sword to complement your swordsmanship. Most importantly, it is perfectly suited to your physique, allowing you to maximize the power within you now... um...."

As she finished speaking, Alexie's cheeks flushed red again, almost uncontrollably.

As Liu received the "elf's light," a feeling of blood connection instantly surged through her.

She could feel that the weapon was an extension of her own body.

The life energy within her, which had surged due to Lynn's "treatment," was resonating strangely with this weapon.

"Thank you, Alexandra."

A beautiful smile appeared on Liu's face, a smile as beautiful as a rainbow after the rain.

Lynn, standing to the side, had also changed into a set of lightweight yet sturdy black combat gear provided by the Hephaestus Familia.

His face was still somewhat pale, but his eyes had regained their former sharpness.

After several hours of rest and medication, his magic and physical strength had recovered to about 70-80%.

In the brief respite before the great battle, the tension in the air seemed to ease for a moment.

The members of the Astrea Familia were conducting final checks and replenishments on their weapons and equipment.

Lynn downed the third bottle of stamina recovery potion.

The nauseatingly sweet smell made him frown, but the renewed sense of power within him was real.

His gaze unconsciously drifted to something not far away.

Liu Zheng held the brand-new "Elf Stream of Light" in his hand and gently stroked the emerald green staff.