Chapter 127: The Fabulous End Game Begins

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Chapter 127: The Fabulous End Game Begins

April 1st, 2090

Terras POV

There was a veritable wall of enemy aircraft between me and Tokyo Tower. The Chinese had deployed their drones in full force, ranging from large bomber types to the small swarm fighter drones that ran on the old supercomputer technology. Its to be expected that a Council of Nine member has lost technology, but it means that the JSDF is at a technological disadvantage. Thats to add to their numbers disadvantage and the fact that they were completely ambushed by the invasion. There are no ground troops yet, but if Dante is going all in on this then those troops will be coming. I dont know how he managed to possess or manipulate an entire country, but it doesnt matter.

May the hate between metals surge forth! Scatter in repulsion! I chanted, creating a huge magnetic field that flung the drone armada apart. They hit their fellow aircraft, causing a series of scattered explosions as their payloads automatically detonated to prevent the technology from being leaked upon crashing. I shot forward through this clear corridor to arrive before Dante. He was still balancing on the tip of the spire on top of Tokyo Tower, with the fat imp Jumbo operating the camera.

I finished the incantation just in time, neutralizing the fireball into nothingness right before it consumed me. I powered up my defensive barrier, waiting for Dantes follow-up, but nothing happened. I scanned the area, finally seeing him standing on the top of a skyscraper a few miles away. I focused my hearing and the words I heard were not reassuring. Niner, niner. This is the Big D. Come in, Artillery Corps Roger that, fire-when-ready. He then gave me a cheeky wave before mouthing Go get em, tiger!

The whistling of income artillery fire and intercontinental ballistic missiles registered in my ear. Damn it, Dantes obviously trying to whittle away my mana reserves by targeting the city! Come forth, beast of the sky, howl in defiance of your chains, and unleash your fury! The wolf made of condensed wind appeared at my command, snarling at the incoming barrage. It rushed through the sky, destroying all the projectiles before they could hit the ground. The cost of my defense was a cheap shot from Dante while I was distracted. The was-sceptre rammed into my gut, breaking my barrier. I was flung into the pavement, leaving behind a large furrow as I ploughed a notable distance before stopping. I stood up, dusting off the gravel and dirt, and glared at Dante as he landed onto the sidewalk nearby. I cant wait to break you, darling. Just imagining the expressions youll make, gets me all fired up! Dante said while approaching me casually.

The streets were empty, with the majority of the people dead or gone, leaving just me and Dante. Several fires had broken out nearby, and the street was tinged red with blood flowing from the many corpses around us. The chaotic dogfights up in the sky were continuing, and the stormfront was pulsating erratically as Sparky was fighting with Irene. I reloaded my Wristbreakers, firing as quickly as I could while preparing for close-quarters combat. Dante was forced to defend, allowing me to close the distance without consequence. I stored my pistols in my dimensional storage as I launched a punch at Dante. He parried with his was-sceptre, but its length got in the way as I kept close while I attacked.

My goal right now is to stall Dante while preventing him from getting help from the Chinese or his fellow demons. Eventually the Japanese Self Defense Force will respond properly and tie down the invaders. I still have my ace prepared from killing all those Pandemonium associates, but I need to wait until Dantes lieutenants are occupied fighting the others before using it. I gritted my teeth and continued my assault as Tokyo was burning around me. At the very least Reiji and my parents have gotten out of harms way.