Edwin Lunar Chapter 39: Battle for Noroel

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The skies above Noroel erupted into war. Hundreds of black Eclipse warships poured from hyperspace tears across the upper atmosphere while crimson Flame storms spread through the clouds like burning scars across the heavens. Giant vessels blocked the silver sunlight above the floating cities, their engines roaring like distant thunder. And then— The first bombardment began. Massive red beams crashed against Noroel's planetary shields, shaking the entire moon violently. The floating academy towers trembled while emergency sirens screamed across every district. Students ran through aerial bridges in panic. Defense fleets launched from hidden hangars beneath the academy. The war had reached Noroel. Inside the highest tower chamber, Orion Team stared upward through the giant crystal windows as battle exploded across the sky. Carl looked seconds away from collapsing emotionally. "…This escalated way too fast." The Astral Keeper vessel hovering above the academy suddenly moved. Golden rings surrounding the ship accelerated rapidly while streams of radiant energy spread across its white metallic wings. Then the vessel fired. A gigantic beam of golden light sliced through the upper atmosphere, destroying three incoming Eclipse warships instantly. Explosions illuminated the clouds above Noroel while burning debris rained across the distant skies. Iris stared upward in disbelief. "That energy output is beyond Marshal-class weapon systems." Headmaster Humming immediately activated academy combat channels. "All divisions prepare for full planetary defense." Silver holographic maps spread through the chamber showing battle positions across Noroel. Garud air fleets launched into combat. Destroyer ground divisions secured the lower sectors. Mermaid naval forces activated ocean defense systems across the moon's water cities. Every combat division of the Dominion had mobilized. Lucien stepped toward the central display. "What are our orders?" Before Humming answered— Edwin's ring pulsed violently. The chamber darkened. And suddenly— A hidden projection activated above the map. The Orion symbol. Then a message appeared. TACTICAL SYNC MANDATORY The Astral Keeper's voice echoed through the room. "The Eclipse fleets seek the Gateway Key." Everyone looked toward Edwin immediately. The Keeper continued: "If the Flame Heir is captured, the Orion Gateway may activate completely." Carl immediately pointed at Edwin. "Then we should definitely NOT let that happen." Outside the tower, another explosion shook the academy violently. A giant Eclipse cruiser had broken through the outer defenses. Students screamed below as the warship descended toward the academy sectors themselves. Lucien activated his combat blade instantly. "They're targeting the school." Humming turned sharply toward Orion Team. His expression became absolute. "You four will protect Sector Seven." Carl blinked. "…Excuse me?" The Headmaster stepped closer. "The academy defense lines are collapsing faster than expected." He looked directly toward Edwin. "And Eclipse will continue searching for the Flame Heir." Edwin understood immediately. If he stayed hidden— The academy would remain the target. The ring glowed brighter. Almost responding to his thoughts. Iris quickly activated tactical scans. "Sector Seven contains the central shield generators." Lucien's eyes narrowed. "If they destroy those, the academy loses aerial protection." Carl looked horrified. "So naturally WE are going there." Humming nodded once. "You are Orion." Silence filled the chamber briefly. Then Edwin stepped forward. "We'll do it." Carl stared at him. "You say dangerous things way too confidently." Minutes later— Orion Team raced through the academy's upper aerial transit systems while battle raged above Noroel. The skies looked unreal. Silver Dominion fighters streaked across crimson storms while giant Eclipse warships exchanged fire with the Astral Keeper vessel high above the clouds. Explosions illuminated entire t