A Core Ship From The Start
Chapter 1619 - 1082: Behemoths Roar (The Internet has been acting up lately)

Chapter 1619: Chapter 1082: Behemoths Roar (The Internet has been acting up lately)

Naruse Mio was in despair, but for Akara and others, it was full of hope.

"I never expected the Isekai to actually possess such powerful weapons."

Standing in front of the Mammoth, looking at the giant war chariot taller than her own fortress, Kasha’s eyes glowed with excitement.

"Are we going to use this to attack Andariel?"

"Of course, since we’re here, it would be a waste not to attack directly."

Duanmu Huai didn’t mind. In fact, he needed to make a move in public so that when he challenged the Demon King alone later, people wouldn’t worry about his chances of winning. So, for his peace of mind in future boss battles, Andariel should just get on the road peacefully!

After resting for a night at the Rogge Camp, everyone set out again on the Mammoth, heading toward the Monastery of the Blind Eye. Duanmu Huai was naturally responsible for driving—this thing was much easier than driving a car, with semi-automatic route planning. If it weren’t for the lack of military satellites in this world, Duanmu Huai could have let it drive itself to the destination.

This time, besides the Kingdom Army, many Guards from the Rogge Camp also joined. However, expressions were serious, and the atmosphere was heavy, including Kasha.

"Uh... why do I feel like Miss Kasha and the others aren’t very approachable?"

Naruse Mio took a loop around and then quietly said as she returned to the cockpit.

"Because they are about to face their former companions, they have to be mentally prepared."

Duanmu Huai glanced out the window, responding casually.

"Oh? Former companions?"

"You must have heard, Andariel attacked the Monastery of the Blind Eye and turned many of its members into demons—didn’t you fight Blood Raven before?"

"Ah... now that you mention it..."

Honestly, Naruse Mio and Tower City Kitten were left with the impression of Blood Raven being slippery like a loach. They almost forgot she used to be human...

"So, we’re going to face a bunch of enemies like Blood Raven next?"

Recalling the frustration of being kited by Blood Raven, Naruse Mio felt like crying.

"It shouldn’t come to that level, and you won’t be needed on the battlefield. You’re just responsible for cleanup after."

"...Cleanup?"

For some reason, upon hearing Duanmu Huai’s words, Naruse Mio suddenly had a terrible premonition.

"Uncle, what does cleanup mean? What exactly do you want me to do?"

"You’ll know when the time comes... Oh, we’re here."

Accompanied by Duanmu Huai’s words, under the searchlight’s illumination, a monastery slowly emerged in the dim ground ahead. The monastery was now in ruins, looking like it had gone through an intense battle. The glaring light revealed dark red bloodstains, shocking to see.

"Thud, thud, thud!!"

At that moment, a series of arrows flew out from the monastery, aiming at the Mammoth. It was clear these attacks were initiated by the Rogues Sisters who had fallen to demons. If not for the Mammoth, this wave of attacks might have caused some casualties among the soldiers.

But now, inside this metal fortress, the Rogues Sisters’ attack was meaningless. Their arrows couldn’t even penetrate the tires, and those hitting the Mammoth’s surface merely bounced off, making a rattling noise like dense raindrops.

"...Incredible."

Standing by the window, Kasha couldn’t help but sigh. On one hand, she felt heartache for her sisters who had been corrupted and turned into demons. On the other hand, as a skilled archer, Kasha experienced for the first time a sense of helplessness. If the roles were reversed and Kasha had to deal with such a behemoth, she couldn’t think of any solution herself.

The only choice seemed to charge directly...

As if predicting her thoughts, the enemy also seemed to realize that such attacks were futile. After the first volley of arrows, hundreds of Rogues Sisters, armed with spears and shields, leaped forth, charging at the Mammoth.

"Prepare to attack!"

Witnessing this, Kasha gritted her teeth and shouted the command. The Kingdom Army consisted of knights and warriors, while the Rogues Sisters led by Kasha were best at ranged attacks. Even though it weighed heavily on their hearts to kill their former sisters, it was the only thing they could do!

However, someone moved faster than they did.

Seeing the enemies charging ahead, Duanmu Huai just extended his hand and gently slid it across the control panel.

Then—explosions sounded.

A series of explosions and fire instantly erupted among the crowd, completely engulfing the oncoming enemies towards the Mammoth.

"What is this...?"

Stunned by the sight, Kasha turned her head and noticed several strange rectangular metal tubes hanging along the sides of the massive war chariot, aimed forward, launching something like cannonballs.

Did they even have turrets?

Though she already thought the war chariot terrifying, witnessing this scene still sent chills down Kasha’s spine. Taller than any city wall, with unparalleled firepower, able to march freely on land, and carry hundreds of soldiers at once—any nation possessing such a weapon could dominate the world!

But dominating the world was wishful thinking until they reclaimed it from the demons. If they failed to wrest it from the Demon King’s grasp, it would remain a mere dream.

However, Kasha didn’t expect this was just the beginning.

"If I recall correctly, Akara mentioned that Andariel hides in the underground tombs of the Grand Cathedral, right?"

Duanmu Huai stared at the monastery ahead, narrowing his eyes and stroking his chin. One had to wonder, what’s with these bosses liking to burrow underground? Be it Leoric or Andariel?

However, Duanmu Huai had no intention of going underground with them. His tall frame disliked the narrow confines underground. Not to mention, being an underground tomb, the foes probably set ambushes, and only a fool would go down for certain death.

There was only one solution.

With this thought, Duanmu Huai made a decision, slamming his palm onto the console!

"Woo———————!"

As Kasha and others stood on the platform, dumbfounded by the bombarded battlefield, suddenly, a low transmission hum arose. Kasha turned to see the turret at the back of the metal chariot rising and aiming at the monastery ahead...

"Wait, what are you doing!?"

Realizing his intentions, Kasha was horrified, but it was too late.

"Boom—————!!!"

The BFG9000 unleashed a torrent of plasma that screamed into the monastery. The roaring energy flooded over the outer barracks and dungeons, crashing into the inner corridors, tearing up the earth, and blasting the venerable Grand Cathedral of the Sisterhood of the Sightless Eye sky high.

"........."

Witnessing the scene, almost everyone on site was flabbergasted into silence. Duanmu Huai, however, didn’t care, jumping off the vehicle and stepping into the smoldering battlefield.

"Andariel, get your ass out here and die!!"

Duanmu Huai’s furious roar echoed over the devastated ruins of the monastery.

Soon, a chilling, low voice answered.

"Foolish mortal, how dare you be so insolent!!"

With that voice, a dark green mist billowed out from the shattered pit, and a towering figure, as large as Duanmu Huai, emerged. A grotesque demon devoid of allure, possessing goat-like hooves, spiky red hair like a Super Saiyan, and spider-like tentacles protruding from her back.

With her emergence, demons swarmed forth as if a cockroach nest had been blown open.

"I’ll show you what true pain is!"

"We’ll see if you’re capable of it!!"

Facing Andariel, Duanmu Huai’s voice was a fierce growl, charged with murderous intent.

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