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Chapter 1468: Air Raid on the Ancient Roman City! (Four-in-One, Extra Chapter for Alliance Master Four Tones Incomplete)
[Splash!]
The heavy rain made what should have been daytime feel like deep night.
Electric flashes occasionally flickered in the dark clouds.
Every time it lit up, the rain seemed to become more urgent.
[Crack!]
Suddenly, an astonishing thunderbolt accompanied by a huge peal of thunder exploded in the sky.
"Looks like our luck isn't very good for this trip."
Urouge, who was nearly four meters tall and exceptionally robust and massive, tilted his head back, letting the heavy rain fall on him, and grinned, revealing a bright smile.
"Don't say that."
"It's just a thunderstorm. As warriors, no matter what environment we face, we must maintain confidence and an optimistic attitude."
Kyros, walking in front of Urouge, carrying a long sword with a crimson blade and a silver-white body and hilt, turned his head and reminded him earnestly.
Urouge laughed, "I was just joking, but encountering such bad weather on the day of assembly is really not comfortable."
"Indeed, I don't like rainy days either..."
A strange warrior next to him touched his wet fur and agreed.
His name was Balanta, a Tiger Mink Tribe member. He was the first duelist to be promoted to Gold Rank in the Multiverse Duel Arena after the 'Second Top 100 Competition'.
Because he was enthusiastic about combat, he readily accepted the Adventurer's Guild's invitation this time.
Fighting otherworld monsters sounded very interesting.
"We're here, mind your appearance."
At this moment, the man walking at the very front, holding a black umbrella in his right hand and wearing a white suit, spoke without turning his head.
He was about two and a half meters tall, but he was the shortest among the four.
However, Kyros, Urouge, and Balanta were very obedient and immediately quieted down.
Because this man was one of the high-ranking officials of the Adventurer's Guild, the City Lord of Multiverse Duel Arena, Mr. Vergo!
Meanwhile.
The four had already stepped onto a cement-paved plaza.
They saw three buildings combined in a 'pin' shape not far away, surrounded by a high wall, standing in the pouring rain, looking somewhat blurry.
'Is that the famous 'ASC Headquarters'?'
'At first glance, it doesn't seem like anything special,' Urouge thought to himself.
The four walked through the wind and rain to the main gate and found a gray-blue car had just arrived.
"By the way, why aren't we taking a car?" Balanta asked in doubt.
Vergo replied in a deep voice, "Because there's no car that can fit Urouge."
"Uh..."
Urouge still had a smile on his face, but his expression instantly froze.
Then he awkwardly scratched the back of his head and laughed loudly, "Hahaha, how embarrassing."
At this moment, the doors on both sides of the car opened.
First, black umbrellas emerged, followed by men in blue or white suits.
After the car drove away again, only four people remained at the original spot.
"Hello, we are members of the Sea Star Alchemist Association."
"I am Bask Gran, an Army Lieutenant General of the Alkemi Nation in the Imperial Arms World, a State Alchemist with the epithet 'Iron Blood'."
This person, with a serious and earnest attitude, introduced himself while extending his right hand towards Vergo.
Vergo did not refuse. While shaking hands with him, he also introduced their identity.
As expected.
Bask Gran and the three people behind him were all stunned by Vergo's identity.
They didn't expect the Adventurer's Guild to send such a heavyweight figure.
No wonder even Kyros, the champion of the 'Top 100 Competition', had to stand aside.
"Begging your pardon, this is the first time I've heard of the Alchemist Association. When was it established, and who is the president?"
Vergo directly stated his doubt.
He actually wanted to ask, 'What are alchemists doing participating in this?'
"That's not strange. The association was just established this month. The president is the world's strongest alchemist in our world, the former dean of the Truth Alchemy Academy, Lord Isaac, the Stigma Alchemist!"
Bask Gran replied in a deep voice, his tone filled with respect for Isaac.
"So that's how it is. I have indeed heard of Stigma Alchemists..."
Vergo nodded thoughtfully, "Since that's the case, let's go in together."
"Okay."
Bask Gran behaved neither humbly nor arrogantly.
With Vergo leading the way, the eight people, under the gaze of the soldiers standing guard on both sides, stepped into the main gate of the 'ASC Headquarters', leaving the slightly noisy rain and thunder behind.
The interior space of this building was very large, with corridors extending in all directions coming into view.
However, the overall atmosphere was very quiet. The most common sound was the relatively hurried footsteps.
A moment later.
The eight people followed the staff member leading the way to the meeting room of the Staff Department.
Many people were already seated here.
Besides Minister Kaze Fufeng, who was sitting in the main seat.
There were also the Master Yudao team and the Mage Association team who had arrived early.
Among the former, the middle-aged Yakou Tsukahara sat on a chair, with Yajime Hime, Muichiro Tokito, and Taeko standing behind him.
Among the latter, Saint Aegis XXXII of the Brimir Religion, Pontiff Vittorio, sat opposite Yakou Tsukahara.
Standing behind him were his Void Familiar, Giulio Cesare, and two B-Rank Mages holding magic wands.
Actually, according to the mage ranking standards, to meet the military's brigadier general level combat power, one should be an A-Rank Mage.
However, the Mage Association currently either had S-Rank Mages or B-Rank Mages; there were no mages who were exactly A-Rank.
Pontiff Vittorio, being a Void Mage, could barely be considered an A-Rank Mage.
But he was not skilled in combat, so he insisted on remaining a B-Rank Mage.
However, this didn't mean he didn't have other strengths...
"The representatives from the Adventurer's Guild and the Alchemist Association have also arrived. Please have a seat."
Minister Kaze Fufeng raised his hand and said with a polite smile.
"Thank you."
"Thank you very much!"
Vergo and Bask Gran replied in turn, then sat down on opposite sides of the meeting table.
Kyros and the others, imitating Giulio, Muichiro Tokito, and others, stood silently behind their respective leaders.
Even though there were still many empty seats...
Minister Kaze Fufeng did not interfere upon seeing this. This concept of hierarchical levels was quite normal.
"Then let's begin directly."
"Yes, Minister."
A staff officer waiting nearby heard the instruction and quickly stepped forward to activate the Star Den Den Mushi, which was still very precious at the moment, projecting the holographic virtual image into the mid-air above the tabletop.
"Everyone, please look. This is the map of the Warfire Continent in the Claymore World, drawn by reconnaissance aircraft..."
Vergo, Yakou Tsukahara, Vittorio, Gran, and others perked up their spirits and carefully scanned the lifelike three-dimensional map before them.
Although some were amazed by this screen feed, they restrained their exclamation out of concern for the occasion.
"This place is Claymore Island, which has been occupied by our side."
"Across the sea is the Carolingian Kingdom, the vassal state of the Greatsword Organization."
"But our target for this operation is here, the capital of the Roman Empire, Rome City, which has been at war with the Carolingian Kingdom for nearly a thousand years!"
The official in a suit and leather shoes used a thin long stick to explain to everyone.
Meanwhile.
The holographic virtual image also changed to a general map of Rome City.
This was sent back by the ninjas who had been sent there in advance after recording the information.
"According to reliable intelligence, Rome City has been occupied by Yoma Dragons and Dragon Descendants for over a hundred years."
"Among them, the current Roman Emperor, Carus, resides in the Severus Palace at the south end of Palatine Hill, while the Yoma Dragon's true form and most of the Dragon Descendants reside in the Domitian Palace in the center."
"Note that according to the investigation by the ninjas on site, the number of Dragon Descendants is roughly ten, and the number of Awakened Beings throughout the city exceeds a thousand!"
Hearing this, Pontiff Vittorio raised his hand and asked.
"If they all feed on humans, then with such a massive quantity, the entire city should have collapsed long ago. How can they maintain rule for a hundred years?"
Others nodded in agreement.
If the capital of a nation was occupied by a large number of man-eating monsters, the news spreading would surely cause rebellions in various places.
But the current situation was that the Roman Empire was still orderly engaged in combat with the Carolingian Kingdom.
"Because the Yoma Dragon prohibits the Dragon Descendants and Awakened Beings from hunting freely, they can only consume a fixed daily ration of food!"
The official said heavily with a cold face.
"This practice ensures the daily life of most residents in the city. According to the ninjas' investigation, many people don't even know about the existence of the Yoma Dragons."
"Even those who have heard of them only think they are rare monsters, and the Roman officials have the ability to eliminate these monsters, or even control them for use in war."
Everyone present understood.
This was the Yoma Dragon deliberately creating a falsehood, aiming to maintain the stability of the entire city and even the entire nation.
They hid in the shadows, manipulating the Roman high-ranking officials, enjoying the tribute from the entire empire.
At the same time, they maintained the war between humans. When they were in the mood, they would personally step onto the battlefield to play.
They would pretend to be monsters forcibly controlled by others, and fight fiercely with the Awakened Beings created by the Greatsword Organization on the brutal battlefield, never tiring of it.
They consistently did not completely destroy the Carolingian Kingdom to unify the continent, only to allow this thousand-year war to continue.
This was similar to the actions of the Greatsword Organization on Claymore Island – both were fooling the commoners.
It was just that one side was led by monsters, and the other by humans...
"The people of this Claymore World are truly in such despair!"
Pontiff Vittorio frowned tightly. This was a world wantonly played with by demons.
"Not only that, but that Yoma Dragon is also very smart. We need to be careful about that."
Yakou Tsukahara reminded in a deep voice.
"Your mission is to parachute into Rome City by airplane, eliminate most of the Dragon Descendants and the Yoma Dragon as quickly as possible. Of course, it's best to capture alive..."
At this moment, Minister Kaze Fufeng, who had been listening, spoke.
"Do you have any specific ability intelligence about that Yoma Dragon?" Vergo asked.
The official replied on behalf of the minister, "Unfortunately, no. According to the ninjas' investigation, that Yoma Dragon hasn't appeared before people for over forty years, nor has it fought with anyone."
"Even when there were coups and rebellions before, they were resolved by the Dragon Descendants."
"We can only confirm through searching the memory of a living Dragon Descendant that she can fly, her true form resembles a large purple-scaled serpent with six horns on its head, and her human form is a black-haired woman wearing a black dress, whose name is... Fafuhner!"
"Also, we've figured out the truth about the Dragon Descendants..."
The official said with a wry smile, "It turns out that the Dragon Descendants are the children she had with humans!"
This 'she' instantly revealed the Yoma Dragon's gender to everyone.
Vergo subconsciously commented, "Why does that sound a bit like 'BIG MOM'?"
"Ahem, that's the general situation. You all have three hours to rest. If you need to eat, you can go to the restaurant yourselves. In two hours, an Osprey transport aircraft will arrive to take you to the Stargate Camp."
Minister Kaze Fufeng stood up, interrupting Vergo from continuing.
After all, Charlotte Linlin was currently an honorary admiral of the Military Command Department, and it wasn't appropriate to comment too much in such an official setting.
"We want to see combat footage and detailed ability data of other Abyssal Ones and Awakened Beings, and preferably fresh remains for us to research!"
At this moment, Bask Gran quickly made a requirement.
As alchemists, they indeed needed to understand the yoma flesh and blood, and even the yoki power itself.
"No problem, just find him."
Kaze Fufeng nodded, pointing to the official.
"Thank you very much!" Bask Gran stood up to express his thanks.
"It's nothing. I hope you can successfully take down the Yoma Dragon."
Minister Feng waved his hand and left the meeting room directly.
His sitting here for a while was already giving these people face...
Three and a half hours later.
A V-22 Osprey transport aircraft, amidst the noisy propeller rumble.
Stirred up surging gale and strong waves as it landed at the small airfield inside the 'Claymore Stargate Camp'.
Vergo and his group of sixteen people, according to the teams that had already been divided, walked out of the cargo bay in order.
The first four people.
Naturally, it was the first squad consisting of Vergo, Vittorio, Giulio, Yakou Tsukahara, and Bask Gran.
Their mission was very simple, and also the most difficult: they were responsible for dealing with the Yoma Dragon Fafuhner.
However, although there were as many as five people, not everyone was present.
Two more people were waiting for them in the Claymore World on the other side of the 'Star Gate'.
"Huh, they are..."
Just as everyone followed a senior director who had personally come to greet them to the center of the camp.
They suddenly saw the electric main gate of the 'Biochemical Safety Station' open to both sides.
From inside, women in silver armor and white bodysuits, carrying wide-bladed long swords on their backs, walked out in a line.
Crucially, almost every one of them had golden hair and silver eyes, a cold demeanor, and excellent appearance, making it hard not to notice them.
The two groups met face to face on a main road.
"Stop!"
The black-clothed official walking at the front of the group of female warriors quickly raised his hand, signaling Clare, Millie, Raki, and others to stop their footsteps.
Then he quickly walked to the senior director next to Vergo and respectfully greeted, "Base Commander!"
"Mm, they are the Claymore warriors, right?" the senior director said casually.
"Yes, all the Claymore warriors and candidates on Claymore Island have gathered. I am currently taking them to the temporary dormitory to settle down."
"Mm."
Hearing his subordinate's explanation, the senior director nodded casually.
"Tell them to move aside first. These guests need to hurry to the Claymore World to suppress the Yoma Dragon and Dragon Descendants. They are distinguished guests specially invited by the 'ASC'."
The nearly two hundred Claymore warriors and candidates in front had already blocked the road.
Although logically, their side had fewer people and should have taken the initiative to yield the way, sometimes status carried more weight than principle.
"Yes, yes, yes!"
The official quickly agreed, then turned around and ran to Millie, Clare, and the others, shouting, "Everyone! Let's move to the sides and let the Base Commander and the distinguished guests pass first!"
"Ah?"
"How could this be!"
"Tch, this again..."
The Claymore warriors' group immediately became a little restless.
Various comments filled with dissatisfaction rose and fell, but they still voluntarily moved to the side of the road to make way.
After all, their status in the Greatsword Organization was not high either.
They were already used to various acts of tolerance when facing superiors, at most just grumbling under their breath.
"Excuse me... are they going to attack the Dragon Descendants of the organization's enemy nation?"
At this moment, Millie and Clare exchanged glances, and the former spoke up to ask the official.
"Yes, the Base Commander said so. How about it, aren't you happy? Your world is about to usher in a future of light~"
The official said with a smiling face, teasing them.
Millie: "If that's the case, we hope to lend you a hand!"
Clare: "That's right, the strength of the Dragon Descendants is said to be no less than that of Abyssal Ones. We Claymore warriors can definitely help."
Roxanne, Deneve, Helen, Audrey, Rachel, and others behind them also nodded one after another.
By now, everyone had understood what the World Government was and knew all the truth.
They also understood that being ruled by the World Government would definitely be a great thing for most commoners...
So at this moment, hearing that the World Government was gathering personnel to solve the source of all sins and misery.
They immediately felt fighting intent and were ready to participate in this extraordinarily significant combat.
"This..."
The official hesitated. At this moment, a calm voice came from behind him.
"No need. I can understand your mood, but your strength is too weak."
"Furthermore, some of you still have the possibility of turning into Awakened Beings in critical moments, which would only add trouble for us. Just stay here and wait for news."
The speaker was Vergo, who had a pen stuck on his face at some point.
At this time, the road had been cleared by the Claymore warriors.
Only Millie, Clare, and others whose strength was in the so-called 'single-digit rank' remained in the center, facing Vergo, Vittorio, Yakou Tsukahara, and others with cold eyes.
Vergo's words just now clearly made them very unhappy.
'Our strength is too weak?'
Each of these people present had at least the strength to deal with an Awakened Being on their own.
How could they not be able to help?
As for the possibility of turning into Awakened Beings and causing trouble during combat, that was indeed difficult to refute...
However, Clare, Millie, Helen, and the others were Half-Awakened Beings, so they no longer had to worry about this problem.
Millie calmly explained these points.
She stated that only Claymore warriors who were confirmed not to lose control and awaken could participate.
Clare added, "Moreover, this is about eliminating the source of disaster in our world. I sincerely plead that you allow us to also contribute a portion of our strength!"
But who knew that the official who had brought them all the way here suddenly spoke, "You can't! You cannot go!"
Clare was a Level 1 Target, how could they let her go back and take risks?
"Why?" Clare was puzzled.
"There is no why. Perhaps you will know in the future. In any case, we must ensure your safety!"
Millie said, "Since that's the case, Clare, you stay here."
Then she looked at Vergo, "What is your decision?"
She thought he was the leader of this team.
But Vergo looked at Vittorio and Yakou Tsukahara, "What do you all think?"
"I agree. If they truly won't awaken, then more assistance is a good thing, after all, there are over a thousand Awakened Beings in Rome City."
Pontiff Vittorio smiled, his attitude very kind and approachable.
"Indeed, although the plan includes assistance from the Kabaneri Troops and the Eldian Unit, a few more people don't matter."
Yakou Tsukahara scanned the expressions of Millie and the others and decided to give his support.
"Furthermore, this old man greatly appreciates their attitude and spirit in choosing to fight to protect their ancestral world!"
"Since that's the case, then let's add two more squads, which is eight people. Form ranks within five minutes, and then we'll depart."
Vergo glanced at the watch on his wrist and said in a deep voice.
Clare still wanted to argue but was stopped by Raki beside her.
The latter leaned into the former's ear and whispered, "Forget it, it's not good to offend them. Trust Millie and the others."
"Alright then." Clare sighed.
Millie began selecting people. She first looked at Roxanne, who had the strongest strength, "Are you going?"
Roxanne covered her mouth and chuckled softly, "Sorry, I cherish my current life dearly after finally being reborn~"
Her mind was currently only interested in the World Government and her future life. She really didn't want to go back and fight desperately against Yoma Dragons and Dragon Descendants.
"Okay."
Millie didn't say much more and then thought about the two team lineups.
Actually, it would be best if the Black Twins could join, but the World Government clearly wouldn't let them go back, nor would the White Twins.
"Raftela, Galatea, are you willing to join?"
Both of these were experts in Yoki Synchronization.
Of course, Raftela was stronger than Galatea.
"Yes."
"Willing."
Raftela and Galatea immediately agreed, which brought a smile to Millie's face.
Then she turned around and said to Vergo, "Raftela has the ability to control the opponent's yoki power. I suggest letting her join your team to jointly deal with that Yoma Dragon."
Vergo, Vittorio, Yakou Tsukahara, and Bask Gran looked at each other.
"We indeed need a member who understands yoki power very well," Pontiff Vittorio said.
Bask Gran: "But if that's the case, our squad will have eight people."
Strictly speaking, Giulio Cesare was a familiar, but everyone regarded him as a normal human.
Yakou Tsukahara: "That's easy to handle. Divide into two groups, main attack and support. When the fighting starts, you can't just all rush forward at once."
Pontiff Vittorio laughed, "Good idea. Then, based on ability, I, Giulio, Lieutenant General Steve Gus, and Ms. Raftela will form the support group."
Yakou Tsukahara nodded in agreement, "Excellent. Then this old man, City Lord Vergo, Lieutenant General Bask Gran, and Jonin Uchiha Koku will be responsible for the main attack!"
Meanwhile.
Millie's side also completed the formation of two teams, namely the Sixth Team and the Seventh Team.
The Sixth Team was personally led by her.
Its members were Tabitha, who could also sense yoki power over a wide range, Cynthia, who could treat injuries with Yoki Synchronization, and Yuma, whose arms could extend and use the Spiral Sword.
The Seventh Team was led by Galatea as captain, with Helen, Deneve, and Audrey, who mastered the 'Soft Sword' technique, as members.
Thus, the seven teams for the sneak attack on Rome City were formed.
Under the gaze of Clare, Raki, Roxanne, and the other Claymore warriors.
The back views of the twenty-two people quickly disappeared into the closing main gate of the 'Biochemical Safety Station'.
On the other side.
Inside Claymore Island in the Claymore World.
The location of the small stargate was now under the control of a mysterious power.
It had been transferred from the frozen wasteland, the northern land where cold winds howled, to the southern land with a warm climate and lush vegetation.
There were several natural harbors with excellent conditions here.
Lieutenant General Lundstedt of the Star Realm Army Fifth Army Group, who was ordered to conquer the Warfire Continent.
After discussing with the marine vice admiral and air force vice admiral of the same army group, they decided to build three locations as permanent military bases.
They were located to the east, west, and south of the Stargate Camp.
(As shown in the figure)
This meant that the tri-force of the Fifth Army Group, totaling 300,000 military strength, was divided into three parts and stationed at these three port bases.
Now they were just waiting for large equipment units, such as tanks, rocket vehicles, warships, and airplanes, to be shrunk and deployed through the stargate.
Meanwhile.
Steve Guts, Uchiha Kokuu, Mekko, Little A, and others rendezvoused with Vergo, Yakou Tsukahara, Millie, and others.
Then, leading the Eldian Unit and Kabaneri Troops who had finished forming ranks, they boarded a super heavy transport plane An-225 specially prepared for them, and flew rapidly towards Rome in the direction of the Warfire Continent.
Inside the incredibly spacious cargo bay, everyone looked down through the windows.
The scene they saw was the Fifth Army Group's large force spreading out on a massive scale.
300,000 military strength didn't sound like much.
But one must know that over ten thousand people is a sea of people.
Not to mention, this wasn't just people; there were also a large number of heavy trucks, armored vehicles, and even construction vehicles for building the base.
At this moment, even Yakou Tsukahara and Pontiff Vittorio felt a heartfelt shock upon seeing such a spectacular scene.
Bask Gran, Kyros, Urouge, Roy Mustang, Millie, and others were already dumbfounded.
This was truly the first time they had personally witnessed the World Government officially invading a world.
Especially Millie, Audrey, Deneve, and the other Claymore warriors felt even more complex moods.
Logically, the World Government were invaders, and they should have fought to the death to protect their world.
But the actions of the Greatsword Organization and the Carolingian Kingdom, as well as the evil existence of the Yoma Dragon and Dragon Descendants.
Made them feel incredibly fortunate for the arrival of the World Government.
Otherwise, they really wouldn't know how to save this world of despair...
Soon.
The An-225 transport plane flew out of the southern land of Claymore Island at a cruising speed of 800 kilometers per hour.
Everyone also returned to their respective positions to conserve energy for the upcoming combat.
Parachuting into the enemy's base camp to launch a sneak attack and decapitation strike was by no means an easy matter, no matter how you looked at it.
Not to mention, the strength of the target Yoma Dragon was definitely much stronger than the so-called 'Super Abyssal One'.
Otherwise, it would be impossible for a group of Dragon Descendants and Awakened Beings to obey the rules she set.
Nearly seven hours passed.
The An-225 transport plane traversed the Warfire Continent, where brutal fighting was still breaking out in various places.
Its flight height of five thousand meters meant that the people below couldn't notice its whereabouts at all.
It directly ignored the towns, fortresses, and checkpoints along the way, and flew all the way to the capital of the Roman Empire on the westernmost part of the continent.
"We have arrived in the airspace above the target. Should we begin lowering height?"
At this moment, the sound of the crew member came from the broadcast in the cargo bay.
"Begin."
Steve Guts responded into the walkie-talkie in his hand, then looked at Mekko and said, "You all start preparing too."
"Yes, Lieutenant General!"
Although they were husband and wife, Mekko's attitude was proper.
She turned around and walked towards the rows of Kabaneri Troops and Eldian Soldiers.
At this moment, Uchiha Kokuu, under the gaze of Vergo, Pontiff Vittorio, and others, quickly walked up to Steve Guts.
"Lieutenant General Guts, the Hidden Mist Ninjas who just infiltrated Rome City have sent back news. They say that a general in the city named Gaius is leading his army in a rebellion, attacking the Severus Palace where the Roman Emperor resides."
"And he seems to have discovered the truth that the emperor and other high-ranking officials are controlled by demons. He is asking if we need to protect the other party?"
Lieutenant General Steve Gus pondered for a moment and said, "If they have the extra strength, they can make a move to protect him..."
Actually, the World Government didn't care who became the Roman Emperor, as long as they could help stabilize the situation in the Claymore World and follow orders.
Steve Guts felt that the successive Roman Emperors had been controlled by the Yoma Dragon for a hundred years and were probably not very useful.
It would be better to support this brave warrior who dared to lead troops to rebel against the Yoma Dragon to take the upper rank.
Of course, it was just a convenient act. If the other party had bad luck and died in the chaos of war, it didn't matter.
At this time.
The An-225 transport plane had begun to lower its height, from five thousand meters to four thousand meters, then to three thousand meters, and two thousand meters.
The sight of Rome City gradually came into everyone's view.
However, it was clear that there were several places burning with great fire.
"Height one thousand three hundred meters, speed one hundred fifty kilometers per hour, open the tail cargo bay door."
The cargo bay broadcast sounded again.
At the same time, the huge door at the rear slowly opened, and surging gale rushed in.
"Eldian Unit, begin parachuting!"
Jean Kirstein, who was a member of the 104th Training Corps on Paradis Island along with Eren, and was now a colonel in the Star Realm Army, loudly ordered his compatriots.
The Eldian Soldiers standing in the front row did not hesitate. They quickly stepped forward, leaped out into the wind, letting their bodies plummet rapidly towards Rome City under the effect of gravity.
Then came the second, the third, the fourth...
The huge internal volume of the An-225 transport plane allowed it to carry over two thousand people.
This meant that the Eldian Unit brought a thousand people, plus a thousand from the Kabaneri Troops, making up the full military strength of an airborne regiment!
They would attract the attention of most Dragon Descendants and Awakened Beings for Steve Guts, Uchiha Kokuu, Vergo, Yakou Tsukahara, and others, and buy more time to deal with the Yoma Dragon.
This was bound to result in countless casualties, but none of the soldiers present retreated or felt fear.
[Rumble Rumble Rumble----]
As the An-225 transport plane's flight height decreased.
The sound of the engine, which was proportional to its massive volume, was like a monster circling and roaring in the sky.
Making the entire city of Rome, which was already in chaos due to the army's rebellion, even more lively.
Many soldiers, residents, and even Awakened Beings and Dragon Descendants in the city subconsciously looked up at the night sky, with varying degrees of doubt and surprise in their eyes.
Then they saw white umbrella-shaped 'flowers' blooming under the stars and moon...
What was that?
However, the white umbrella-shaped flowers became more and more numerous...
The rumble of the An-225 transport plane also sounded louder and louder.
Until the first 'white flower' suddenly bloomed with dazzling golden light and lightning.
In an instant, golden light filled the sky, completely illuminating the entire Rome.
The original night was like daytime at this moment.
They successfully attracted a pair of cold eyes emitting faint purple light from deep within the Domitian Palace...
[Splash!]
The heavy rain made what should have been daytime feel like deep night.
Electric flashes occasionally flickered in the dark clouds.
Every time it lit up, the rain seemed to become more urgent.
[Crack!]
Suddenly, an astonishing thunderbolt accompanied by a huge peal of thunder exploded in the sky.
"Looks like our luck isn't very good for this trip."
Urouge, who was nearly four meters tall and exceptionally robust and massive, tilted his head back, letting the heavy rain fall on him, and grinned, revealing a bright smile.
"Don't say that."
"It's just a thunderstorm. As warriors, no matter what environment we face, we must maintain confidence and an optimistic attitude."
Kyros, walking in front of Urouge, carrying a long sword with a crimson blade and a silver-white body and hilt, turned his head and reminded him earnestly.
Urouge laughed, "I was just joking, but encountering such bad weather on the day of assembly is really not comfortable."
"Indeed, I don't like rainy days either..."
A strange warrior next to him touched his wet fur and agreed.
His name was Balanta, a Tiger Mink Tribe member. He was the first duelist to be promoted to Gold Rank in the Multiverse Duel Arena after the 'Second Top 100 Competition'.
Because he was enthusiastic about combat, he readily accepted the Adventurer's Guild's invitation this time.
Fighting otherworld monsters sounded very interesting.
"We're here, mind your appearance."
At this moment, the man walking at the very front, holding a black umbrella in his right hand and wearing a white suit, spoke without turning his head.
He was about two and a half meters tall, but he was the shortest among the four.
However, Kyros, Urouge, and Balanta were very obedient and immediately quieted down.
Because this man was one of the high-ranking officials of the Adventurer's Guild, the City Lord of Multiverse Duel Arena, Mr. Vergo!
Meanwhile.
The four had already stepped onto a cement-paved plaza.
They saw three buildings combined in a 'pin' shape not far away, surrounded by a high wall, standing in the pouring rain, looking somewhat blurry.
'Is that the famous 'ASC Headquarters'?'
'At first glance, it doesn't seem like anything special,' Urouge thought to himself.
The four walked through the wind and rain to the main gate and found a gray-blue car had just arrived.
"By the way, why aren't we taking a car?" Balanta asked in doubt.
Vergo replied in a deep voice, "Because there's no car that can fit Urouge."
"Uh..."
Urouge still had a smile on his face, but his expression instantly froze.
Then he awkwardly scratched the back of his head and laughed loudly, "Hahaha, how embarrassing."
At this moment, the doors on both sides of the car opened.
First, black umbrellas emerged, followed by men in blue or white suits.
After the car drove away again, only four people remained at the original spot.
"Hello, we are members of the Sea Star Alchemist Association."
"I am Bask Gran, an Army Lieutenant General of the Alkemi Nation in the Imperial Arms World, a State Alchemist with the epithet 'Iron Blood'."
This person, with a serious and earnest attitude, introduced himself while extending his right hand towards Vergo.
Vergo did not refuse. While shaking hands with him, he also introduced their identity.
As expected.
Bask Gran and the three people behind him were all stunned by Vergo's identity.
They didn't expect the Adventurer's Guild to send such a heavyweight figure.
No wonder even Kyros, the champion of the 'Top 100 Competition', had to stand aside.
"Begging your pardon, this is the first time I've heard of the Alchemist Association. When was it established, and who is the president?"
Vergo directly stated his doubt.
He actually wanted to ask, 'What are alchemists doing participating in this?'
"That's not strange. The association was just established this month. The president is the world's strongest alchemist in our world, the former dean of the Truth Alchemy Academy, Lord Isaac, the Stigma Alchemist!"
Bask Gran replied in a deep voice, his tone filled with respect for Isaac.
"So that's how it is. I have indeed heard of Stigma Alchemists..."
Vergo nodded thoughtfully, "Since that's the case, let's go in together."
"Okay."
Bask Gran behaved neither humbly nor arrogantly.
With Vergo leading the way, the eight people, under the gaze of the soldiers standing guard on both sides, stepped into the main gate of the 'ASC Headquarters', leaving the slightly noisy rain and thunder behind.
The interior space of this building was very large, with corridors extending in all directions coming into view.
However, the overall atmosphere was very quiet. The most common sound was the relatively hurried footsteps.
A moment later.
The eight people followed the staff member leading the way to the meeting room of the Staff Department.
Many people were already seated here.
Besides Minister Kaze Fufeng, who was sitting in the main seat.
There were also the Master Yudao team and the Mage Association team who had arrived early.
Among the former, the middle-aged Yakou Tsukahara sat on a chair, with Yajime Hime, Muichiro Tokito, and Taeko standing behind him.
Among the latter, Saint Aegis XXXII of the Brimir Religion, Pontiff Vittorio, sat opposite Yakou Tsukahara.
Standing behind him were his Void Familiar, Giulio Cesare, and two B-Rank Mages holding magic wands.
Actually, according to the mage ranking standards, to meet the military's brigadier general level combat power, one should be an A-Rank Mage.
However, the Mage Association currently either had S-Rank Mages or B-Rank Mages; there were no mages who were exactly A-Rank.
Pontiff Vittorio, being a Void Mage, could barely be considered an A-Rank Mage.
But he was not skilled in combat, so he insisted on remaining a B-Rank Mage.
However, this didn't mean he didn't have other strengths...
"The representatives from the Adventurer's Guild and the Alchemist Association have also arrived. Please have a seat."
Minister Kaze Fufeng raised his hand and said with a polite smile.
"Thank you."
"Thank you very much!"
Vergo and Bask Gran replied in turn, then sat down on opposite sides of the meeting table.
Kyros and the others, imitating Giulio, Muichiro Tokito, and others, stood silently behind their respective leaders.
Even though there were still many empty seats...
Minister Kaze Fufeng did not interfere upon seeing this. This concept of hierarchical levels was quite normal.
"Then let's begin directly."
"Yes, Minister."
A staff officer waiting nearby heard the instruction and quickly stepped forward to activate the Star Den Den Mushi, which was still very precious at the moment, projecting the holographic virtual image into the mid-air above the tabletop.
"Everyone, please look. This is the map of the Warfire Continent in the Claymore World, drawn by reconnaissance aircraft..."
Vergo, Yakou Tsukahara, Vittorio, Gran, and others perked up their spirits and carefully scanned the lifelike three-dimensional map before them.
Although some were amazed by this screen feed, they restrained their exclamation out of concern for the occasion.
"This place is Claymore Island, which has been occupied by our side."
"Across the sea is the Carolingian Kingdom, the vassal state of the Greatsword Organization."
"But our target for this operation is here, the capital of the Roman Empire, Rome City, which has been at war with the Carolingian Kingdom for nearly a thousand years!"
The official in a suit and leather shoes used a thin long stick to explain to everyone.
Meanwhile.
The holographic virtual image also changed to a general map of Rome City.
This was sent back by the ninjas who had been sent there in advance after recording the information.
"According to reliable intelligence, Rome City has been occupied by Yoma Dragons and Dragon Descendants for over a hundred years."
"Among them, the current Roman Emperor, Carus, resides in the Severus Palace at the south end of Palatine Hill, while the Yoma Dragon's true form and most of the Dragon Descendants reside in the Domitian Palace in the center."
"Note that according to the investigation by the ninjas on site, the number of Dragon Descendants is roughly ten, and the number of Awakened Beings throughout the city exceeds a thousand!"
Hearing this, Pontiff Vittorio raised his hand and asked.
"If they all feed on humans, then with such a massive quantity, the entire city should have collapsed long ago. How can they maintain rule for a hundred years?"
Others nodded in agreement.
If the capital of a nation was occupied by a large number of man-eating monsters, the news spreading would surely cause rebellions in various places.
But the current situation was that the Roman Empire was still orderly engaged in combat with the Carolingian Kingdom.
"Because the Yoma Dragon prohibits the Dragon Descendants and Awakened Beings from hunting freely, they can only consume a fixed daily ration of food!"
The official said heavily with a cold face.
"This practice ensures the daily life of most residents in the city. According to the ninjas' investigation, many people don't even know about the existence of the Yoma Dragons."
"Even those who have heard of them only think they are rare monsters, and the Roman officials have the ability to eliminate these monsters, or even control them for use in war."
Everyone present understood.
This was the Yoma Dragon deliberately creating a falsehood, aiming to maintain the stability of the entire city and even the entire nation.
They hid in the shadows, manipulating the Roman high-ranking officials, enjoying the tribute from the entire empire.
At the same time, they maintained the war between humans. When they were in the mood, they would personally step onto the battlefield to play.
They would pretend to be monsters forcibly controlled by others, and fight fiercely with the Awakened Beings created by the Greatsword Organization on the brutal battlefield, never tiring of it.
They consistently did not completely destroy the Carolingian Kingdom to unify the continent, only to allow this thousand-year war to continue.
This was similar to the actions of the Greatsword Organization on Claymore Island – both were fooling the commoners.
It was just that one side was led by monsters, and the other by humans...
"The people of this Claymore World are truly in such despair!"
Pontiff Vittorio frowned tightly. This was a world wantonly played with by demons.
"Not only that, but that Yoma Dragon is also very smart. We need to be careful about that."
Yakou Tsukahara reminded in a deep voice.
"Your mission is to parachute into Rome City by airplane, eliminate most of the Dragon Descendants and the Yoma Dragon as quickly as possible. Of course, it's best to capture alive..."
At this moment, Minister Kaze Fufeng, who had been listening, spoke.
"Do you have any specific ability intelligence about that Yoma Dragon?" Vergo asked.
The official replied on behalf of the minister, "Unfortunately, no. According to the ninjas' investigation, that Yoma Dragon hasn't appeared before people for over forty years, nor has it fought with anyone."
"Even when there were coups and rebellions before, they were resolved by the Dragon Descendants."
"We can only confirm through searching the memory of a living Dragon Descendant that she can fly, her true form resembles a large purple-scaled serpent with six horns on its head, and her human form is a black-haired woman wearing a black dress, whose name is... Fafuhner!"
"Also, we've figured out the truth about the Dragon Descendants..."
The official said with a wry smile, "It turns out that the Dragon Descendants are the children she had with humans!"
This 'she' instantly revealed the Yoma Dragon's gender to everyone.
Vergo subconsciously commented, "Why does that sound a bit like 'BIG MOM'?"
"Ahem, that's the general situation. You all have three hours to rest. If you need to eat, you can go to the restaurant yourselves. In two hours, an Osprey transport aircraft will arrive to take you to the Stargate Camp."
Minister Kaze Fufeng stood up, interrupting Vergo from continuing.
After all, Charlotte Linlin was currently an honorary admiral of the Military Command Department, and it wasn't appropriate to comment too much in such an official setting.
"We want to see combat footage and detailed ability data of other Abyssal Ones and Awakened Beings, and preferably fresh remains for us to research!"
At this moment, Bask Gran quickly made a requirement.
As alchemists, they indeed needed to understand the yoma flesh and blood, and even the yoki power itself.
"No problem, just find him."
Kaze Fufeng nodded, pointing to the official.
"Thank you very much!" Bask Gran stood up to express his thanks.
"It's nothing. I hope you can successfully take down the Yoma Dragon."
Minister Feng waved his hand and left the meeting room directly.
His sitting here for a while was already giving these people face...
Three and a half hours later.
A V-22 Osprey transport aircraft, amidst the noisy propeller rumble.
Stirred up surging gale and strong waves as it landed at the small airfield inside the 'Claymore Stargate Camp'.
Vergo and his group of sixteen people, according to the teams that had already been divided, walked out of the cargo bay in order.
The first four people.
Naturally, it was the first squad consisting of Vergo, Vittorio, Giulio, Yakou Tsukahara, and Bask Gran.
Their mission was very simple, and also the most difficult: they were responsible for dealing with the Yoma Dragon Fafuhner.
However, although there were as many as five people, not everyone was present.
Two more people were waiting for them in the Claymore World on the other side of the 'Star Gate'.
"Huh, they are..."
Just as everyone followed a senior director who had personally come to greet them to the center of the camp.
They suddenly saw the electric main gate of the 'Biochemical Safety Station' open to both sides.
From inside, women in silver armor and white bodysuits, carrying wide-bladed long swords on their backs, walked out in a line.
Crucially, almost every one of them had golden hair and silver eyes, a cold demeanor, and excellent appearance, making it hard not to notice them.
The two groups met face to face on a main road.
"Stop!"
The black-clothed official walking at the front of the group of female warriors quickly raised his hand, signaling Clare, Millie, Raki, and others to stop their footsteps.
Then he quickly walked to the senior director next to Vergo and respectfully greeted, "Base Commander!"
"Mm, they are the Claymore warriors, right?" the senior director said casually.
"Yes, all the Claymore warriors and candidates on Claymore Island have gathered. I am currently taking them to the temporary dormitory to settle down."
"Mm."
Hearing his subordinate's explanation, the senior director nodded casually.
"Tell them to move aside first. These guests need to hurry to the Claymore World to suppress the Yoma Dragon and Dragon Descendants. They are distinguished guests specially invited by the 'ASC'."
The nearly two hundred Claymore warriors and candidates in front had already blocked the road.
Although logically, their side had fewer people and should have taken the initiative to yield the way, sometimes status carried more weight than principle.
"Yes, yes, yes!"
The official quickly agreed, then turned around and ran to Millie, Clare, and the others, shouting, "Everyone! Let's move to the sides and let the Base Commander and the distinguished guests pass first!"
"Ah?"
"How could this be!"
"Tch, this again..."
The Claymore warriors' group immediately became a little restless.
Various comments filled with dissatisfaction rose and fell, but they still voluntarily moved to the side of the road to make way.
After all, their status in the Greatsword Organization was not high either.
They were already used to various acts of tolerance when facing superiors, at most just grumbling under their breath.
"Excuse me... are they going to attack the Dragon Descendants of the organization's enemy nation?"
At this moment, Millie and Clare exchanged glances, and the former spoke up to ask the official.
"Yes, the Base Commander said so. How about it, aren't you happy? Your world is about to usher in a future of light~"
The official said with a smiling face, teasing them.
Millie: "If that's the case, we hope to lend you a hand!"
Clare: "That's right, the strength of the Dragon Descendants is said to be no less than that of Abyssal Ones. We Claymore warriors can definitely help."
Roxanne, Deneve, Helen, Audrey, Rachel, and others behind them also nodded one after another.
By now, everyone had understood what the World Government was and knew all the truth.
They also understood that being ruled by the World Government would definitely be a great thing for most commoners...
So at this moment, hearing that the World Government was gathering personnel to solve the source of all sins and misery.
They immediately felt fighting intent and were ready to participate in this extraordinarily significant combat.
"This..."
The official hesitated. At this moment, a calm voice came from behind him.
"No need. I can understand your mood, but your strength is too weak."
"Furthermore, some of you still have the possibility of turning into Awakened Beings in critical moments, which would only add trouble for us. Just stay here and wait for news."
The speaker was Vergo, who had a pen stuck on his face at some point.
At this time, the road had been cleared by the Claymore warriors.
Only Millie, Clare, and others whose strength was in the so-called 'single-digit rank' remained in the center, facing Vergo, Vittorio, Yakou Tsukahara, and others with cold eyes.
Vergo's words just now clearly made them very unhappy.
'Our strength is too weak?'
Each of these people present had at least the strength to deal with an Awakened Being on their own.
How could they not be able to help?
As for the possibility of turning into Awakened Beings and causing trouble during combat, that was indeed difficult to refute...
However, Clare, Millie, Helen, and the others were Half-Awakened Beings, so they no longer had to worry about this problem.
Millie calmly explained these points.
She stated that only Claymore warriors who were confirmed not to lose control and awaken could participate.
Clare added, "Moreover, this is about eliminating the source of disaster in our world. I sincerely plead that you allow us to also contribute a portion of our strength!"
But who knew that the official who had brought them all the way here suddenly spoke, "You can't! You cannot go!"
Clare was a Level 1 Target, how could they let her go back and take risks?
"Why?" Clare was puzzled.
"There is no why. Perhaps you will know in the future. In any case, we must ensure your safety!"
Millie said, "Since that's the case, Clare, you stay here."
Then she looked at Vergo, "What is your decision?"
She thought he was the leader of this team.
But Vergo looked at Vittorio and Yakou Tsukahara, "What do you all think?"
"I agree. If they truly won't awaken, then more assistance is a good thing, after all, there are over a thousand Awakened Beings in Rome City."
Pontiff Vittorio smiled, his attitude very kind and approachable.
"Indeed, although the plan includes assistance from the Kabaneri Troops and the Eldian Unit, a few more people don't matter."
Yakou Tsukahara scanned the expressions of Millie and the others and decided to give his support.
"Furthermore, this old man greatly appreciates their attitude and spirit in choosing to fight to protect their ancestral world!"
"Since that's the case, then let's add two more squads, which is eight people. Form ranks within five minutes, and then we'll depart."
Vergo glanced at the watch on his wrist and said in a deep voice.
Clare still wanted to argue but was stopped by Raki beside her.
The latter leaned into the former's ear and whispered, "Forget it, it's not good to offend them. Trust Millie and the others."
"Alright then." Clare sighed.
Millie began selecting people. She first looked at Roxanne, who had the strongest strength, "Are you going?"
Roxanne covered her mouth and chuckled softly, "Sorry, I cherish my current life dearly after finally being reborn~"
Her mind was currently only interested in the World Government and her future life. She really didn't want to go back and fight desperately against Yoma Dragons and Dragon Descendants.
"Okay."
Millie didn't say much more and then thought about the two team lineups.
Actually, it would be best if the Black Twins could join, but the World Government clearly wouldn't let them go back, nor would the White Twins.
"Raftela, Galatea, are you willing to join?"
Both of these were experts in Yoki Synchronization.
Of course, Raftela was stronger than Galatea.
"Yes."
"Willing."
Raftela and Galatea immediately agreed, which brought a smile to Millie's face.
Then she turned around and said to Vergo, "Raftela has the ability to control the opponent's yoki power. I suggest letting her join your team to jointly deal with that Yoma Dragon."
Vergo, Vittorio, Yakou Tsukahara, and Bask Gran looked at each other.
"We indeed need a member who understands yoki power very well," Pontiff Vittorio said.
Bask Gran: "But if that's the case, our squad will have eight people."
Strictly speaking, Giulio Cesare was a familiar, but everyone regarded him as a normal human.
Yakou Tsukahara: "That's easy to handle. Divide into two groups, main attack and support. When the fighting starts, you can't just all rush forward at once."
Pontiff Vittorio laughed, "Good idea. Then, based on ability, I, Giulio, Lieutenant General Steve Gus, and Ms. Raftela will form the support group."
Yakou Tsukahara nodded in agreement, "Excellent. Then this old man, City Lord Vergo, Lieutenant General Bask Gran, and Jonin Uchiha Koku will be responsible for the main attack!"
Meanwhile.
Millie's side also completed the formation of two teams, namely the Sixth Team and the Seventh Team.
The Sixth Team was personally led by her.
Its members were Tabitha, who could also sense yoki power over a wide range, Cynthia, who could treat injuries with Yoki Synchronization, and Yuma, whose arms could extend and use the Spiral Sword.
The Seventh Team was led by Galatea as captain, with Helen, Deneve, and Audrey, who mastered the 'Soft Sword' technique, as members.
Thus, the seven teams for the sneak attack on Rome City were formed.
Under the gaze of Clare, Raki, Roxanne, and the other Claymore warriors.
The back views of the twenty-two people quickly disappeared into the closing main gate of the 'Biochemical Safety Station'.
On the other side.
Inside Claymore Island in the Claymore World.
The location of the small stargate was now under the control of a mysterious power.
It had been transferred from the frozen wasteland, the northern land where cold winds howled, to the southern land with a warm climate and lush vegetation.
There were several natural harbors with excellent conditions here.
Lieutenant General Lundstedt of the Star Realm Army Fifth Army Group, who was ordered to conquer the Warfire Continent.
After discussing with the marine vice admiral and air force vice admiral of the same army group, they decided to build three locations as permanent military bases.
They were located to the east, west, and south of the Stargate Camp.
(As shown in the figure)
This meant that the tri-force of the Fifth Army Group, totaling 300,000 military strength, was divided into three parts and stationed at these three port bases.
Now they were just waiting for large equipment units, such as tanks, rocket vehicles, warships, and airplanes, to be shrunk and deployed through the stargate.
Meanwhile.
Steve Guts, Uchiha Kokuu, Mekko, Little A, and others rendezvoused with Vergo, Yakou Tsukahara, Millie, and others.
Then, leading the Eldian Unit and Kabaneri Troops who had finished forming ranks, they boarded a super heavy transport plane An-225 specially prepared for them, and flew rapidly towards Rome in the direction of the Warfire Continent.
Inside the incredibly spacious cargo bay, everyone looked down through the windows.
The scene they saw was the Fifth Army Group's large force spreading out on a massive scale.
300,000 military strength didn't sound like much.
But one must know that over ten thousand people is a sea of people.
Not to mention, this wasn't just people; there were also a large number of heavy trucks, armored vehicles, and even construction vehicles for building the base.
At this moment, even Yakou Tsukahara and Pontiff Vittorio felt a heartfelt shock upon seeing such a spectacular scene.
Bask Gran, Kyros, Urouge, Roy Mustang, Millie, and others were already dumbfounded.
This was truly the first time they had personally witnessed the World Government officially invading a world.
Especially Millie, Audrey, Deneve, and the other Claymore warriors felt even more complex moods.
Logically, the World Government were invaders, and they should have fought to the death to protect their world.
But the actions of the Greatsword Organization and the Carolingian Kingdom, as well as the evil existence of the Yoma Dragon and Dragon Descendants.
Made them feel incredibly fortunate for the arrival of the World Government.
Otherwise, they really wouldn't know how to save this world of despair...
Soon.
The An-225 transport plane flew out of the southern land of Claymore Island at a cruising speed of 800 kilometers per hour.
Everyone also returned to their respective positions to conserve energy for the upcoming combat.
Parachuting into the enemy's base camp to launch a sneak attack and decapitation strike was by no means an easy matter, no matter how you looked at it.
Not to mention, the strength of the target Yoma Dragon was definitely much stronger than the so-called 'Super Abyssal One'.
Otherwise, it would be impossible for a group of Dragon Descendants and Awakened Beings to obey the rules she set.
Nearly seven hours passed.
The An-225 transport plane traversed the Warfire Continent, where brutal fighting was still breaking out in various places.
Its flight height of five thousand meters meant that the people below couldn't notice its whereabouts at all.
It directly ignored the towns, fortresses, and checkpoints along the way, and flew all the way to the capital of the Roman Empire on the westernmost part of the continent.
"We have arrived in the airspace above the target. Should we begin lowering height?"
At this moment, the sound of the crew member came from the broadcast in the cargo bay.
"Begin."
Steve Guts responded into the walkie-talkie in his hand, then looked at Mekko and said, "You all start preparing too."
"Yes, Lieutenant General!"
Although they were husband and wife, Mekko's attitude was proper.
She turned around and walked towards the rows of Kabaneri Troops and Eldian Soldiers.
At this moment, Uchiha Kokuu, under the gaze of Vergo, Pontiff Vittorio, and others, quickly walked up to Steve Guts.
"Lieutenant General Guts, the Hidden Mist Ninjas who just infiltrated Rome City have sent back news. They say that a general in the city named Gaius is leading his army in a rebellion, attacking the Severus Palace where the Roman Emperor resides."
"And he seems to have discovered the truth that the emperor and other high-ranking officials are controlled by demons. He is asking if we need to protect the other party?"
Lieutenant General Steve Gus pondered for a moment and said, "If they have the extra strength, they can make a move to protect him..."
Actually, the World Government didn't care who became the Roman Emperor, as long as they could help stabilize the situation in the Claymore World and follow orders.
Steve Guts felt that the successive Roman Emperors had been controlled by the Yoma Dragon for a hundred years and were probably not very useful.
It would be better to support this brave warrior who dared to lead troops to rebel against the Yoma Dragon to take the upper rank.
Of course, it was just a convenient act. If the other party had bad luck and died in the chaos of war, it didn't matter.
At this time.
The An-225 transport plane had begun to lower its height, from five thousand meters to four thousand meters, then to three thousand meters, and two thousand meters.
The sight of Rome City gradually came into everyone's view.
However, it was clear that there were several places burning with great fire.
"Height one thousand three hundred meters, speed one hundred fifty kilometers per hour, open the tail cargo bay door."
The cargo bay broadcast sounded again.
At the same time, the huge door at the rear slowly opened, and surging gale rushed in.
"Eldian Unit, begin parachuting!"
Jean Kirstein, who was a member of the 104th Training Corps on Paradis Island along with Eren, and was now a colonel in the Star Realm Army, loudly ordered his compatriots.
The Eldian Soldiers standing in the front row did not hesitate. They quickly stepped forward, leaped out into the wind, letting their bodies plummet rapidly towards Rome City under the effect of gravity.
Then came the second, the third, the fourth...
The huge internal volume of the An-225 transport plane allowed it to carry over two thousand people.
This meant that the Eldian Unit brought a thousand people, plus a thousand from the Kabaneri Troops, making up the full military strength of an airborne regiment!
They would attract the attention of most Dragon Descendants and Awakened Beings for Steve Guts, Uchiha Kokuu, Vergo, Yakou Tsukahara, and others, and buy more time to deal with the Yoma Dragon.
This was bound to result in countless casualties, but none of the soldiers present retreated or felt fear.
[Rumble Rumble Rumble----]
As the An-225 transport plane's flight height decreased.
The sound of the engine, which was proportional to its massive volume, was like a monster circling and roaring in the sky.
Making the entire city of Rome, which was already in chaos due to the army's rebellion, even more lively.
Many soldiers, residents, and even Awakened Beings and Dragon Descendants in the city subconsciously looked up at the night sky, with varying degrees of doubt and surprise in their eyes.
Then they saw white umbrella-shaped 'flowers' blooming under the stars and moon...
What was that?
However, the white umbrella-shaped flowers became more and more numerous...
The rumble of the An-225 transport plane also sounded louder and louder.
Until the first 'white flower' suddenly bloomed with dazzling golden light and lightning.
In an instant, golden light filled the sky, completely illuminating the entire Rome.
The original night was like daytime at this moment.
They successfully attracted a pair of cold eyes emitting faint purple light from deep within the Domitian Palace...
