Chapter 238 Tried Shooting Down Flying Birds
Maya-chan's voice echoed, and 4 Celestial Race members fell from the sky. Just as expected, a huge commotion erupted. It was like a swarm of bees taking off, and it was getting more intense.
'Where did you aim, Maya-chan?'
'It's different from bows and arrows; if they don't take evasive action, magic is almost guaranteed to hit, even from our side. The base of their wings? I think it's gonna hurt, for sure. Look, they're falling like that!'
'I've never been hit, but it looks really painful.'
'I'm not done yet. "Air Bullet", "Air Bullet", "Air Bullet", "Air Bullet"――haha, my mana isn't decreasing at all!'
'Centrena, move in a bit closer. Everyone, stay 50 meters (≈ 164 feet) away from me and wait. Neta-san, get behind me. When I give the signal, you'll infiltrate with the rescue team, got it?'
'Understood!'
''''Yes!''''
Centrena slowly approached the wall. Meanwhile, Maya-chan continued to shoot down her opponents. It was like a hunting scene, with birds falling from the sky.
Wait, if I look closely, their wings are broken at the root. Of course, they can't fly with that. Maya-chan's "Air Bullet" has incredible destructive power. And that accuracy... it's simply amazing...
The right side of the outer wall was beautifully ablaze, and the Celestial Race members flying above were getting shot down by Maya-chan, causing a huge ruckus.
The distance from the outer wall is about 90 meters (≈ 295 feet). Since it's just the 3 of us, Maya-chan, Centrena, and I, who are advancing ahead, it seems we haven't been noticed yet. They're not coming this way, so it's all good. I can still hear the commotion going on, though. It's like we've stirred up a beehive or something.
Maya-chan is firing her "Air Bullets" in rapid succession, and each time, a Celestial Race member falls. It's better to injure them rather than kill them outright, as it's a more effective strategy in battle.
As long as there's no one who can use a "Regenerate" spell like me, their injuries won't heal until they can fly again. It's amazing, though――the Celestial Race members that were flying around have already disappeared from view.
'Whew, I'm getting tired from chanting spells nonstop. This 'Mana Tea' is really convenient, isn't it? It's like killing 2 birds with one stone.'
Maya-chan take out the Mana Tea from her inventory and drink it, then put it back. She's getting pretty good at using it.
'Kuu.'
'Centrena-tan, I understand. I won't let my guard down.'
Yeah, I get the feeling that Centrena is warning me too.
For now, nothing is flying above the outer wall. The flames on the wall are getting even stronger, and the right half is extremely bright.
"Oh, it's getting noisy."
I stopped speaking in a low voice. I don't think they can hear us over there anymore.
"Yeah, Maya can hear them too. It sounds like 'What's going on? Stay alert'."
"The second wave is coming. There are probably around a hundred of them. If Maya-chan takes them all down, we can start our infiltration."
'Roger that, brother.'
"Ugh, don't respond right next to my ear, okay?"
"Ugh, this is so perverted."
"Hey, look! Maya-chan, shot them!"
"Yes. 'Air Bullet', 'Air Bullet', 'Air Bullet', 'Air Bullet', 'Air Bullet' Woohoo――."
As usual, her shooting distance and accuracy are impressive. Even in the castle, and in Wareels too, it was the same. The enemy and ally recognition is clear-cut, and the mercilessness is also amazing.
'Alright, the second wave is all down!'
'Yeah. Berberi-san, Neta-san.'
'As you will, Tatsuma-sama.'
'I understand, Tatsuma-sama.'
'Wilshion-tan.'
'Guuu.'
Berberi-san and Neta-san, led by Wilshion, began their rescue operation. We, without looking back, focused on what's ahead. We instructed the running dragons not to fly, just in case someone else gets in the way.
Leaving the rescue team behind, there are about ten people left, excluding us. Depending on the situation, the two of them might ask for backup, but if they can do it on their own, our side will continue with the sabotage mission.
I showed Maya-chan's map and gave instructions to Negalteik-san.
'Negalteik-san, please burn the right-side walls up to this point perfectly. Once you're done, come back and snipe from behind me with your bow. Absolutely no flying, got it?'
'Yes, I understand.'
The red running dragon ridden by Head of Security Negalteik-san can breathe fire. However, it's not all-powerful, with a range of about 5 meters (≈ 16.4 feet). It's sufficient against humans and Magic Beasts (Majuu), but in situations like this, it's tricky.
So, it's been decided that Maya-chan and I will create a diversion together. We'll try to take down as many of them as possible. Meanwhile, we'll make a bigger ruckus. That's the plan.
"Okay, Maya-chan."
I stopped whispering. They've already been attacked, so they must know we're here.
"Huh?"
"The third wave will definitely come."
"Yeah."
"Don't let them get behind me."
"Got it."
'Kuu'
"Yeah, got it."
Centrena seems to have sensed something with her keen sense of smell.
"Centrena-tan, they're coming."
"Yeah, I know too."
'Kuu'
We're getting closer. About 70 meters (≈ 230 feet) from the outer wall. I held up my shield. Just in case, if arrows start falling, I'll use the wall as cover. By the way, Centrena is a dragon, so arrows won't hurt her. She's not vulnerable to those kinds of blades either.
Now, I'm using 'Pulse' to cast 'Resurrect', so I won't die even if I get hit. If something happens to Maya-chan, I can somehow manage. With Centrena around, we can handle this diversion on our own.
We don't need to annihilate them. As long as we can create an opportunity to rescue the captives, that's all that matters. Once we've weakened them, we can take them down with maximum firepower.
"Whoa, the group's arrived."
"They're here, they're here, brother."
'Kuu'
"'Mana Recover', are you not tired?"
"――Hah, don't worry about it, I'm fine."
Maya-chan downed the Mana Tea in one gulp. Mana Tea is definitely tea, but the quantity is like an ampule size. It's smaller than a energy drink bottle. So, even if she drinks it all at once, it's not that burdensome.
"'Air Bullet', 'Air Bullet', 'Air Bullet', and another 'Air Bullet'."
Maya-chan, who's started to see the Celestial Race from the outer wall, takes them down one by one. She's got good eyesight or maybe her sniping skills are high. She can take them down with one shot, for sure.
"Centrena, get a bit closer."
'Kuu'
"Will you run out of Mana, Maya-chan?"
"Yeah, I'm fine. I'll be full again right after I fire a shot. I'm recovering like crazy, you know. 'Air Bullet', 'Air Bullet'... Ah, 'Air Bullet'."
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