The tragedy Meruru had expected to occur was fortunately prevented by the Wind God, sought by Lupto to aid in the situation along with two other elemental gods; Earth and Water God. Beside them, there were also Earth God's golems.
General Zaurele of Allen Army gasped at the situation, "What awful situation..."
"General Zaurele!!"
"Hey, Meruru-dono! Look at how those bastards trashed this place. They are in need of heavenly punishment!"
"Of course. Since you're here, General, and with 10 of these golems... Alright, I think we can make do!!"
«We can. Let's begin immediately.»
Seeing Zaurele and the other golem masters, Meruru and Tam-Tam knew what they had to do, and raised their banner for battle against demons.
Among the three elemental gods lined up in a row, Wind God Ninril was the most furious over the situation.
«How dare they did this to one who serves the gods!»
He spoke with a gritted tone, while gently lowering the school building, enveloped in the giant sphere of raging wind, outside of the outerwall. His expression was devoid of his usual optimism. Though, the anger slightly subsided down as he affirmed no harm was done to school.«Well, Aula. Just to be confirmed, Elmea-sama did say that we can exercise our divine powers freely in the Divine Realm, right?»
Earth God inquired from Great Angel Aula. As the gods, they couldn’t willfully exercise their authority to rescue the peoples, prohibited by Creation God, after all. While Divine Realm's citizens weren't humans, many species like dragonkin et cetera inhabit it, creating a delicate situation to act with their power.
«I have certainly affirmed you can act out without any limitation. The collapse of the Heavenly Kingdom would be disastrous to the Divine Realm, and the Human Realm alike! And now, they're even seemed to be after young angels, it's outrageous to let anything happen like that. So please, use your power to help the people!!»
«Why are you stating the obvious? This is our intention, too. Then, everyone, let's give them a show that they would prefer to be dead.»
Earth God swelled with divine power, and then let it flow into the earth.
«No target pinpointed yet. Gaia-sama has passed his command to begin. Everyone, eyes on the target, and commence fire!»
«Woof-Woof!»
«Woof-Woof!»
The earth lumps started to form around the Earth God, taking the shape of familiar Watchman, who had given Allen's team a run for their money when they'd tried to explore the Earth labyrinth, and huge dogs. The watchman immediately signalled the adamantite made earth lumps for attack.
Just as they'd been preparing to launch their charge, two giant silhouettes approached them.
«Watch out!»
It was another huge building tossed in their direction, and this time, Water God Aqua gently captured it in the water sphere, killing its momentum and bringing it down.
«That bastard is the most responsible for all that destruction. We need to stop him immediately!!»
Half an hour had passed since the demon's arrival, and Gandira had been repeating the same movement; scooping out the buildings from their foundation, searching out for something, and if not found, tossed them toward the outer wall. Their action had already made a mountain of destroyed buildings.
The gods decided the giant golem had to be targeted first.
"We're going to the frontline! General Zaurele, come with us!"
"U-understood! I am prepared, Meruru. We all are determined!! Mode Eagle!! Soar!!"
General Zaurele was quick to move, a result of their recent training. Though they also had their decade long military experience in the Bowkis Empire, so even without that, they’re quite familiar with such situations. They soared in the sky using a special slate «Falcon», and chased after Meruru.
Meruru glanced briefly toward Gandira, and Bask. Meanwhile, the gods and Great Angel set their target on demons.
«It's clear they've come with full preparation, and that giant golem seems to be at the centre of it, protected inside their formation.»
"It does seem so, Tam-Tam."
Tam-Tam analysed the situation, determining the key details. Gandira was definitely one of the problems they'd. The giant golem kept picking the buildings in his search, and would then toss them aside if he didn't find what he was looking for.
Neither Meruru or Tam-Tam could tell what exactly he was trying to do, but whatever it was, the demon army's movement made it clear they absolutely didn't want anyone to interrupt him. The demon's formation also kept any dragonkin or Divine Realm's citizen from approaching them, moving back and forth following Gandira's action.
Meanwhile, Bask was keeping Merle, and the summoned beasts, in check. As the others glanced from above, the wrecked downtown appeared like a carved path, trailing after Gandira.
[The Demon Army's Lineup For Heavenly Sandal Kingdom]
Leader - Gandira, Busk, Magic Sword Onuba
Archdemon - 10 vanguard, 20 mid-guard, 10 Rearguard, 10 healers
Demon - 40 Vanguard, 60 Mid-guard, 20 Rearguard, 30 Healers
※Due to Bask keeping Merle from interferring, demons has received no damage in the last half an hour they'd started.
"What the hell! They completely ruined this place!!"
Watching the devastated sight, Dogora grumbled, The weapon in his hand glowing red, reflecting his inner state. The others had finally caught up with Meruru.
"Ah, they all lack healing! Elixir Domain!!"
Arriving at the scene, Keel began with his divine technique, a bed of flowers spread from beneath his feet to the entirety of downtown.
The sudden changes caught dragonkin by surprise, though that confusion soon vanished when they saw Dragon King Matildora's presence hovering above the sky.
"C'mon, it's time to make a show!!"
Rosalina followed after, providing support to Merle and dragonkins with the available skills she had. Since she had used the «Mermaid Songstress» skill and «The Boistour Dance of the Heaven» divine technique earlier in the Divine Arena, they had been unavailable due to cooldown.
Regardless, it was a situation where Merle would gladly take any support. And with Rosalina's action, his movement distinctly gained more overhead against Bask.
«Heh, finally, you're now fighting like a warrior! Kekeke! Onuba is also excited, you know!»
«Hey, do not dilly dally and focus on your fights!»
Albeit, the changes were visible only between Merle and Bask, while it appeared demons were soon to wipe out summoned beasts. Bask urged them to pick up their speed.
"Alright, I am joining them. Can't leave Merle to deal with the situation, alone, after all."
Dogora remarked, prepared to join the battlefield. The earthen dolls—watchdogs had already begun pouncing on the demons, though it was clear they'd yet to gain any upper hand from the demon army.
"Hold on your horses, Dogora. We haven't even finalised our strategy, and we also have gods present. And you all, pay attention, can you!!?"
Before Dogora could jump on the battlefield, Keel stopped him.
"Ugh, fine."
Meruru, too, reluctantly joined in, hovering beside Dragon King, above Tam-Tam.
Allen was their go-to strategy planner ever since he had joined him back at academy. With many eyes in the form of summoned beasts, he always had a plan prepared, allowing him to jump in the enemy's line and focus solely on them.
But , for now, they'd no concrete idea what to do. Hoping to hear a plan from Allen, Keel inquired from Great Angel Aula.
«Allen, too, is currently fighting the Demon King Army at the Space-Time God territory. And it doesn't seem like he would be able to support everyone much.»
"A strong enemy that has bound him huh... Dogora, Shea, and Ignomas. You three back up Merle, and clear the demons around. Dragonkins and beastkin also need a break after all. Also, your task is to support others, so don't try to overdo it."
«I will take care of the spells targeting dragonkin. Though my movements can be big, so hang in there, and don't fall off.I will make them regret acting against the dragonkins.»
Dragon King Matildora cleared the role he wanted to play, a bit of flaming sparks jumping out of his maw, evident of his rage as he saw the battered appearance of dragonkin.
"That will be great. And the next is, well....."
After determining their course of action, Keel turned to the gods, though he hesitated to give them command.
"Alright, sounds good to me. And Aqua-sama, can I ask you to keep an eye for healing, support, and if there’s opening, then defeat demons...... Hmm? Wait a minute, where is……"
Dogora took the baton in his hand, and asked for their support, unfazed.
«Understood. Then, I will be with Keel and stick to support. Ninril, I want you to stop any ranged attack or save the buildings that giant golem is throwing around. As for Gaia, you take your earthen dolls to the frontline and initiate counter-attack....And yes, Freya isn't here, Fire God's Apostle. She conferred you excessive divine strength, and is now suffering from consequence, secluding in her temple.»
Aqua further ironed out the details that Keel and Dogora had wanted. She also noticed Dogora’s confusion at the absence of Fire God, the only elemental god to not be present here.
It appeared Freya, the Fire God, already had very few believers, and after consuming too much of her divine power for Dogora, she was now too feeble to step in frontline.
"Ah, I didn't know. So, she overexerted herself, huh."
«I don't need your concern, my Apostle. You should be directing your attention for the about-to begin battle.»
"Mm, I got it. Let's go, Shea. Do not fall behind, Ignomas!!"
"I shall put a grandiose display of the divine artifact you have conferred me, Aqua-sama!!"
Ignomas also paid his respect to the Water God, then along with Dogora and Shea, jumped down from Dragon King's back, the altitude nearing 300 metres. Their target was the frontline Merle had been supporting.
«Divine Technique Activate! Beast Emperor «Full Beast Mode»! Beast God «The Beast»!! Grrroooowwrrr!!»
Shea activated her divine technique during freefall, overlapping it with a skill, taking the form of a 100 meter giant beast.
The landing spot of Shea was by Abigail's side, who had been desperately trying to stop the advancement of demons, his hands swinging the sacred artifact he had obtained from Wind God just the other day.