The Crimson Magister Chapter 137: V3-C65: A Gate Breach

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Avaros spread his arms, an arc of lightning forming between his palms. “[Chain Lightning]!” He shouted, and an arc of electricity spread through the invading monsters and savages. A bead of sweat ran down his face. I hope Azure handles the leader quickly. I am starting to get exhausted! Then, a wave of screamers besieged the gate. “Everyone, cover your ears!” For a moment, the spell barrage stopped and was replaced by a grating shriek from the opposing side. The enemy took the opportunity, and the large monstrosities charged into the gate. Besomars and Bauks hit the purple barrier, making it wobble and sending a shockwave through the walls. He snapped toward Mia. “Mia, we won’t be able to hold onto this position for long. Do we have a way to retreat?” The girl conjured a slicing whirlwind, which she quickly launched toward the besomars. She then withdrew her weapon and shot at the distant screamer, knocking it over, yet only doing minor damage. “We can retreat toward the main academy building, but we will be surrounded on all sides!” She responded, shooting the charging bauk, making it stumble. Avaros rubbed his chin. His eyes scanned the melee defenders who were busy at work constructing hasty barriers. That won’t work, without Azure or Sheira, the building will quickly be demolished. He lifted his head upward, observing the barrier, which was still being besieged by various spells. Neither will this defense last forever. He swiped his hand, and countless shards of ice formed around him. He stretched his hand forward and closed his fist, conjuring an artificial blizzard inside the monster ranks. A rumble on earth reached them from the west. At least Sheira seems to have her area handled. He grinned and continued pushing himself, fire, earth, and ice, he had to put everything he had access to if his friends were to survive. It was his duty as Aqua’s friend to do all in his power to protect what she cherished. I kind of don’t want to know what will happen if Azure or Sheira dies. He shuddered. “This is bad!” Mia shouted, forcing Avaros and other defenders to glance at her. “They are sending a detachment to the eastern segment!” A panic seeped into her voice. Since when do the beasts use coordinated attacks? It was unprecedented. The beginning of the assault made sense: they were charging at them and their defenses, yet now they were sending forces to split the defenders. “Lady Mia, Lady Aurora, please take the melee combatants and attempt to defend the eastern wall! I need to remain here!” The two ladies saluted and quickly gestured for Enlil and the rest of the melee combatants to follow them. He was left on the wall with only four other spell-capable professors, yet they were looking ragged, sweat ran down their faces, and their bodies shook. They are on the verge of mana exhaustion. Another rumble reverberated from the west, causing the walls to shake. Come on, princess. There is no way you haven’t won yet. A faint smell of melted flesh invaded his nose. The earth shook, and the savages retreated. Huh? He could not relax, something felt horribly wrong. The stench grew thicker, and the ground shook violently. In the distance, a massive green creature, covered in eyes and tentacles, melted everything around it. Avaros widened his eyes. “Argus! Everyone retreat!” he barked the order. The legendary monster drew closer and stopped some distance away from the gate. It shrank back, and its unsettling eyes stared right at him. Before Avaros could even blink, a glob of Argussian Acid hit the barrier, melting it away. Despite its attempts to reconstruct, the barrier was eaten, leaving a gaping hole in it. The professors and Avaros scrambled from the wall. “Argus…” Zora said, his fingers shaking. “The vile goddess wishes for our end”. The other professors shrank into themselves, their hope leaving them. “We cannot surrender to fear!” Not like I am any less afraid. Despite his fear, it was his duty as future duke to remain steadfast a