You are very strong, but my painting style is better than yours!

They will claim to use live performances, special effects, and CG technology to create the visuals, along with professional hosts to provide commentary and create a lively atmosphere.

With an astonishing amount of resources at work, an invisible force propelled the flow of [Acknowledgment Power], so strong that Iori could clearly feel it.

Because at the very moment the countdown ends, hundreds of millions of eyes around the world will turn to us, and our [acceptance power] will reach an unprecedented peak!

Iori is alright, as this thing isn't directly used for combat for him, but for Altair, the feeling must be incredibly pleasurable, right? Her strength will definitely be several levels higher than before!

Within the city, both the "good" and "evil" factions chose to split up rather than launch a full-scale attack.

The reason is simple: these people come from different worldviews and have no experience with compatibility between their abilities; many lack experience fighting side-by-side. Furthermore, large combat units like mechs are indeed difficult to cooperate with humans.

Reality is not a game; in intense battles, there is a possibility of accidentally injuring teammates.

Of course, there is another crucial reason for splitting up – to buy time.

Simply put, it's "water"!

To gain recognition, a fight alone isn't enough. Even popcorn movies know to build up some tension in the first half hour, and even adult films shouldn't be too direct.

The plot must be engaging from beginning to end, keeping the audience on the edge of their seats!

To achieve this, we need multiple perspectives, multiple battlefields, and multiple conflicts, using different cleaning methods to fully meet everyone's needs and win over people with different preferences.

To this end, Iori even commissioned the creation of a series of actual animations, which put those famous characters together in a chaotic battle format.

Although they were not actually summoned, the story was still seen as taking place in the city, only the medium was changed to traditional 2D animation.

……

"Oh, it's you, Uncle. I thought I was going to meet a more interesting opponent. What a disappointment."

In the narrow gap between the two buildings, amidst a forest of steam-spraying pipes, Al encountered a middle-aged man named Blitz.

The androgynous teenager and the bounty hunter had met before, during a series of "pre-event activities" where they had a brief encounter.

However, at that time, El was piloting the Phantom Knight, while the uncle lacked heavy firepower, so they did not continue.

This encounter between the two can be considered their second meeting.

"I'm not young anymore, and I really don't want to fight with a cute kid like you unless it's absolutely necessary. After all, your life has just begun, so you should cherish it."

Blitz calmly twisted his watch as he pulled out his heavy, mechanical-looking pistol.

This is cutting-edge technology from his world—a floating device that allows people to defy gravity and move freely in the sky.

Having this individual flight capability naturally gives them a compatibility advantage when dealing with units like El—though this is only in theory.

Even without mechs, El was a very powerful mage, and he even developed some rather absurd flying magic.

"By the way, you didn't drive that big guy today?"

"Ah, I have a slightly new idea that I'd like to try."

El pulled out a magic wand that had been modified into a short gun from his waist: "Today I'm a magic warrior, watch out!"

"You're too impatient, kid."

Blitz was as experienced as he appeared, showing no sign of panic. He raised his pistol and pulled the trigger almost without aiming.

At this distance, for a veteran like him, there's no need to consider the possibility of shooting off target. If the two were to exchange gunfire, even if El fired first, he could still strike first.

only--

"Clang, clang, clang!"

The metal projectiles collided, producing three crisp whistling sounds before veering off course and striking a nearby building. El, however, seemed completely unaffected and continued his advance.

A polygonal force field shield flashed past right around the silver-haired boy.

Yes, this guy, who is obsessed with mecha to the point of fanaticism in the setting, how could he not realize all his ideas when he finally has the chance?

He must have a lot of trump cards up his sleeve right now, right?

Unlike Ceresia, the red-haired female swordsman, after losing her mecha, needed to use the moment when her [Acknowledgment Power] was at its peak to summon her mount out of thin air.

But El is not only a driver, he is also the best designer, and he always makes his own mounts!

With just a few short stories and design drawings, he can easily convince fans that he has the ability to "manufacture Gundams by hand," thus giving him skills such as "fantasy materialization limited to mecha."

He hasn't brought out his big toy yet. If Blitz only relies on guns to attack, then his battle with Al will be decided very quickly.

"Give up, old man!"

El smiled and said, "I don't want to fight innocent humans, but... they promised to design more cool robots for me in the project!"

I couldn't refuse, so I showed no mercy!

"That's a real shame. I also have things that I'm determined to protect no matter what."

Just as El was about to succeed, a sudden burst of steam enveloped him, robbing him of his vision.

"Damn it, what is this?!"

After he used wind magic to release a shockwave that dispersed the steam, the figure in front of him had already disappeared.

Looking up, he found Blitz, dressed in an overcoat, standing leisurely in mid-air, pointing a pistol at him with an air of composure.

"Although it was a coincidence, I have to say that the environment here is very favorable to me."

Blitz smiled slightly: "The world I came from before had a similar structure to this city, and I've experienced countless encounters like this. I know exactly how difficult it is to deal with a monster like you, and how to do it."

He knew, of course, that ordinary bullets couldn't hurt El, but the previous three shots weren't actually aimed at her—frankly, as a middle-aged man, he couldn't bring himself to harm El, who looked like a young girl.

They're so adorable! Every word and action makes you feel... you can't bring yourself to kill them!

Therefore, he calculated precisely to allow the ricocheting bullet to penetrate the steam pipes attached to the building, buying him time to recover.

No sooner had he finished speaking than a burst of gunfire erupted. El quickly manipulated his shield to block it, with intense sparks flashing around him.

Then, as expected, the deflected bullet pierced the pipe again, and an even hotter and denser white mist enveloped the area.

"Ugh, I can't see anything... It's so hot!"

"Humph!"

Blitz smiled slightly and tapped the edge of his sunglasses lightly with his finger. The brown mirror instantly transformed into a sci-fi screen, with lines and data flowing across it like coordinates.

With practiced ease, Blitz unloaded the regular bullets from his revolver, replaced them with the special ones, and then pointed it back at the foggy area. Although he couldn't see anyone, he didn't seem to care, focusing his attention on the data displayed on his sunglasses.

"This is a [Gravity Bullet], it's different from the previous ones. If you can block it, give it a try."

boom!

After firing a shot, Blitz didn't even check the result. He immediately maneuvered his body to the side and flew into the corner of the building.

--call!

A massive, azure-blue figure suddenly burst through the ground and flew out, with El standing on it.

"Was it because the Phantom Knights had already discovered and activated the Mirage System, or was it because of the steam...?"

Shaking his head, the mech's hatch opened, and El eagerly crawled into his newly developed toy, his excitement far surpassing that of when he married his childhood sweetheart (yes, this guy is married).

……

【Silver Phoenix Knights Commander Ernesti】

Destructive power: A.

Decision-making ability: C.

Action: A.

Durability: D.

Precision: A.

trick:

General Magic B.

Mechanical understanding A;

Mech Riding Mastery EX;

……

Bounty Hunter Britztoka

Destructive power: C.

Decision-making ability: B.

Action: C.

Durability: D.

Precision: A.

trick:

Shooting Proficiency B;

Hound instinct C;

Determined to succeed (C);

Chapter 469 At this moment, she is not alone!

In a corner of the city, inside a completely enclosed underground building, the white-haired sage girl stared solemnly at an electronic screen divided into several sections.

In this war, Meteora served as a strategist rather than a combatant. After all, even though she was outnumbered, Iori's combat strength surpassed that of any member of the Military Princess faction.

Moreover, the final outcome of this stage is not determined by "victory or defeat"!

All the city's intelligence is ultimately gathered here. While being transmitted to the outside world to increase its "Acceptance Power," it is also received by Meteora and then organized using the magical grail that can analyze information about all things—the "Book of Miles."

While El and Britztoka were engaged in a pursuit, battles broke out in other parts of the city, and Meteora's mood became increasingly relaxed.

The situation remained tense, but it was developing exactly as expected. The value of [Acknowledgment Power] quickly surpassed the previously estimated level... The effect was surprisingly good!

……

"You're kidding me... Karon? What are you doing here, Karon!"

Celestia could hardly believe her eyes. She never imagined that her comrades and partners would appear in this world, and that they would stand against her.

"Caron, what are you thinking? Do you really know what you're doing?"

"Of course I know, Celestia. Actually, you're the one who really doesn't understand."

Appearing on the streets at dawn was a mutated machine with an overall black base but strange red patterns.

Ceresia was very familiar with and knew a great deal about this black heretic. Even among the many [Folger Knights], it was a unique existence, and its pilot...

"Celecia, aren't you tired of the endless battles with the [Avalon] Brigade?"

A calm, youthful voice emanated from the black machine.

"Now, a great opportunity to solve all problems forever is before us."

"Kalon..."

Ceresia faced the black mecha with mixed feelings, unsure of how to react.

Caron was her comrade-in-arms in the original world, an excellent pilot who could stand on his own, and even someone Ceresia admired. The two supported each other through the brutal battles against the enemy forces.

Unexpectedly, they are now in another world, on an unfamiliar battlefield, going in opposite directions, even facing each other with swords drawn!

This is just too ironic...

However, since things have already come to this, she has no other choice.

"Kalon... if you won't change your mind, then let me be your opponent!"

With her longsword drawn, Ceresia raised the blade and pointed it at her closest companion.

"As a friend, I have a duty to stop you. Come on, [Knight Vogel]!"

—On the big screen, lights and shadows flickered, and bullet comments flashed by.

All of the above are scenes from 2D animation!

Celestia's lover was not summoned; she now stands quietly in the city, waiting for something.

As the voice in the animation faded, a scene flashed through the minds of the viewers who had just witnessed this moment. It was at this very moment that an invisible wave passed through, and the unified [Acknowledgment Power] was finally able to take effect, bringing the fantasy into the wall of reality.