Hero Creator: The Last Hero
Ch. 86 — Death of Capella
Yoke! Yoke! Yoke!
Asoka could not stop tapping his finger on the throne of the Britannian kingdom that he used as a chair, and his room as a place to discuss the war that was going on.
His anxiety could be clearly felt as everyone felt so. The Kings of other lands who did not participate in the selection of Emperors, as well as from influential nobles did not dare to speak to Asoka, they had to be aware of their place.
What caused Asoka so is the report that Armageddon moves regularly and more organized. The legion or demon army was quite overwhelmed by the unexpected movements of them. They are, in fact, creatures without will, they will not eat or move if they are not commanded.
In short they are stupid creatures that can die at any time when someone loses control of them. Their chaotic movements and the ease with which they were killed were predicted from the start and therefore Legion soldiers only had to worry about demons rather than Armageddon.
But with those now moving more regularly raises major concerns. The flow of warfare is constantly changing and slowly they lose momentum in this war.
“Is there anything capable of making them move so neatly? Even if Rigel says it's because of the Seraphim, but what creature is capable of controlling millions of troops and commanding them individually? Plus Miss Petra's condition is so alarming, the course of the war is getting worse.”
The loss of Marcel who had fallen and Petra was unable to fight anymore was a huge loss for the human race. Somehow Nadia's condition, even if she recovers there is no guarantee of definitely being able to fight like Hazama.
Three people were immediately seriously injured and even died at the opening of the war. They even reached the beginning of the middle of this battle but the situation was no longer supportive.
“Should we send another army before sending a modern armed force?” Asoka massaged her forehead with a face full of despair, this was the first experience for her to feel this much pressure.
Not only the Heroes but the future of mankind was on their shoulders as well. One small mistake will affect future changes, there is an interest for him to take extra careful and mature decisions.
Hearing Asoka's statement, several nobles and the King agreed to do so. But not a few also refuse to send it because the battlefield situation is not really clear.
“But if things don't improve like this, we have to send more reinforcements!”
“Even if reinforcements are delivered, are they capable of changing the flow of warfare? Of course not. This war is not a human against a human being in which numbers are able to turn things around. It's Ragnarok! One million troops that we sent as aid will not affect many things!”
“But at least we keep the morale of the troops who are already there. In a situation like this, they must have started to despair because no help from us came at all.”
“But Hero Creator, Mr. Rigel has deployed his personal army, the Black Corps or the death army that is under his control. Thanks to him the Spartan army was able to withdraw to the rear line slowly.”
“It's true. Making a rash decision is not a good choice. It is better to wait for the preparation of the troops with that unique weapon, the Berserker army is ready.”
“But there's no harm in sending more, right? Let's say Hetairoi was hot for war from the start. They exist so much that there is no worry.”
Hearing this ridiculous remark, Altucray who had been listening silently showed a displeased look to the one who spoke. His words were obviously disturbing because it was something inappropriate to say.
“What do you consider human life? We are not creatures that grow as fast as sprouts. Humans take years to develop.”
The originally heated discussion had now become silent as all mouths had been silenced by the gripping cold aura of Altucray. He may be old but anyone who is a generation with him will know how dangerous this one old man is.
The reason why none of Regulus and Alexei underestimated him was because they knew how dangerous this man was. Especially his terrifying sword techniques. Even Rigel deliberately did not bring it down at the beginning because of its potential.
“You don't have to be in a hurry to make a decision, Emperor. It is not about bragging or humbling you. I have more experience of war than you, and there is no such thing as a seamless situation without obstacles. On the way you will always accompany the stone that you have to go through. But before going through it there is an interest to ascertain whether it is really a stone or a trap. Please, do not take any decision that harms.”
Being patient and monitoring the situation and using the information well is the key to victory in war. Honestly, he was surprised by the Investigation Team set up to relay information to the battlefield.
Altucray did not expect that the Heroes understood very well the things that laymen always pass through in war. Information is the strongest weapon in war. With information they will not make decisions that put them at a disadvantage.
“Huh~. I'm sorry for being impatient. It sucks because I can't do much. Also, imagining them struggling while I sit casually here is very painful it feels.”
Asoka was not a typical person who would be able to sit still and wait for the outcome, she would rather be in the battle itself than observing and making decisions from afar. Although this position was Rigel's wish for Asoka to have, in fact there was a desire to leave it to others.
“I understand that feeling. But Emperor, the war is like a negotiation, where the exact time of arrival will change direction into something we want.” Walther Ainsworth, a merchant noble from Britannia, spoke up.
Asoka had learned many things from him even before taking over the land of Yurazania from the clutches of Hydra. He always learned that patience is the key to every possible situation.
“Yes, it's a little calming. Thank you for telling.” Asoka took a deep breath and exhaled tiredly, she immediately continued, “How long will it take for the Berserker army to be sent to the battlefield?”
“Yes! According to Mr. Odin, at the most it will take another 30 minutes for everything to be ready.”
It was quite a lot of time but Asoka could not make complaints because the preparation needed was not small.
“Seek them to move quickly and ready to be delivered to the battlefield when the time comes.”
“Carried out!”
Asoka may not be of much help on this battlefield but she will do her best to contribute even if only a little.
...*****...
Back to Aland and Hazama's fight against Capella. A fierce clash between the strongest defense against the power of influence occurred. Although the existence of the Territory gave Capella a great advantage but in fact it did not become an obstacle for Hazama to fight.
They continued to clash as fast as lightning, leaving sparks from two hard objects clashing against each other. Hazama uses a light shield that covers him as Capella creates thorns from the slime.
With an Aegis shield that has a sharp part at the end, Hazama is able to deliver a wound to Capella. Although it was nothing as long as he was able to do it then there was no problem.
Capella roars and makes a dragon with the slime. The serpent-like dragon soared high into the air and plunged free with its jaws open towards Hazama. Being exposed to just a little bit of his mucus obviously resulted in fatal injuries for him.
Hazama hid from behind his large shield and managed to survive unhurt but soon the area around him became flooded and there was no place for him to stand. He also does not find Capella anywhere and is worried if he heads to Aland.
“After you!” Capella said coldly and smiling ferociously, she emerged from the slime that was around Hazama.
Starting to panic and did not have time to react, sharp claws hit his back and slightly touched his skin. If not for the Aegist armor, it would have penetrated into his stomach. Had Capella's claws had curses and poison, there would have been no worry because Aegist's armor would have prevented it.
“Air Strike Shield!” Hazama creates a shield in the air and uses it to step away from a place full of slime.
“You think I'll let it go? Definitely not!” Capella lowered her gravity and stretched out both her hands. The purple laser shot towards the fleeing Hazama.
Turning quickly Hazama jumped up and held him down with a shield. The light that confronted the shield began to be sucked out completely until Capella stopped her attack.
“Full Counter!” His attack turned back and was stronger than before.
Capella melts and becomes slime, she manages to survive before her own attack injures her. At the end he clucked in annoyance because fighting him was so troublesome. He appeared from the other side and ran towards Aland.
Realizing his intention, Hazama jumps up and blocks the path that Capella takes. He remembered Aland saying that as long as it was not Capella who attacked directly then he would be able to overcome it.
“You're coward enough to escape your opponent.” Hazama tries to buy time so she can catch her breath.
His body still felt pain from the impact of the fight with Kemuel. If he was in top shape then fighting Capella would be as easy as fighting goblins because his strength would be useless in front of a shield.
“This is not coward but clever. The dying man must have prepared something that would threaten my life. The fact that you're trying to keep me away from him, there must be a petty plan that you guys are running.”
Capella has good deductions and ignoring Hazama's provocations, his own safety and guarantee of victory is a priority. Although it is said to be cowardly and a loser, if the opponent dies then it will be buried with them.
“So, huh? Are you sure that it's the result of your stupid thinking or just because you're scared?”
“You are very good with your tongue, yes.” Capella quivered and stared at the spiteful Hazama, “I realized my emotions were like flammable wicks and that was my biggest problem. But I am not a fool who does not use the head in high emotions.”
Although he's angry Capella will be able to think clearly and will not lose his mind. Knowing that, Hazama stopped a provocation that was obviously futile because it would have no effect whatsoever to blind her mind.
He brandished the sharp part of the shield and stared intently, “Then it is useless, let's end this once and for all.”
Hazama urges to do so immediately and lures Capella to accept an open challenge from him. Capella himself did not want to linger because there is a limit to use Territorial can be used.
He used the Succubus to keep his protector intact as there was some smallpox that could not be ignored.
“You do want to die, yes. I'll recap.” The mucus in the Territory gathered and enveloped Capella's body.
Giants like golems from slime are created, Hazama until he has to look up to see the location of the head of the golem. On the golem's chest was a purplish crystal that seemed to be the location of Capella's existence.
Capella used the big hands of the slime golem and gathered a large amount of energy in both of his hands. He was planning to finish Hazama and Aland at the same time.
“This is really difficult.” Hazama smiled wryly and closed his eyes, took a breath from his mouth and exhaled it into white smoke.
He hid behind his huge shield, energies began to gather and the shield started to pulse as well as form an even larger shield shadow. Capella doesn't wait for Hazama to finish anything and starts throwing his attacks.
“Last your history-!” Capella roars and exerts her attack, but before being completely thrown Hazama jumps in and holds the energy ball.
“You're crazy?!!” Capella cursed and pushed the energy even stronger, but Hazama was also very strong.
“Now, Aland!” Hazama gave a sign with a loud shout while trying to absorb the power of Capella.
Far away Aland nodded, he immediately disappeared leaving behind a blue glint that moved swiftly towards Capella. Taking heavy steps and jumping, Aland raised the height of the electrically-powered hammer. Simultaneously with his actions the Territory immediately collapsed and a rain of lightning gathered with Aland's hammer as its center.
“What the hell, shouldn't you be dead?! How can you use it!!” Capella swears loudly because she knows the potential dangers of Aland's power.
He could not use it from the beginning because the preparation time was not short. Moreover he needed a special state where his heart was empty of leaping without anything bothering him.
“Do Not ... Bellow fool!” Hazama absorbs Capella's energy, she spins around and holds out her light-emitting shield, “Full Counter!”
The amplified energy shattered the slime armor made by Capella who was now looking up at the sky in silence. Hazama who is in freefall due to running out of strength conveys his words, “Seat him, Aland!”
As the thunderstorm grew louder, the Succubus began to arrive and gather around Capella in an attempt to protect her. Some flew and formed a meat shield while some hugged Capella to protect her.
“Calian .... I see, let's go together.” At the last moment Capella makes a smile that is not like her and receives a hug from her race.
“Lightning Hammer ..” Aland was enveloped by blue lightning, his eyes were shining and the whole body was electrified as if struck, he held out an electric hammer that grew bigger, “GIGANT!”
A huge gleam and a giant hammer fell from the sky. Their battlefields were completely destroyed with the nearby mountain smashed into pieces and threw down a rain of lava that shattered the entire place.
The earth trembled and as if shifting from its axis, the fierce power of the malice-judging hammer shook the world to its roots.