Infinite Paths: The Raging Phoenix

Chapter 459: Pride

When Seadrei canceled the spell, everyone was left shocked… thanks to that, now his people knew that the humans were able to create something that could withstand the might of their emperor.

"Unbelievable…" Branden said, trying to recompose himself.

"They aren't making their move despite this, so we have to proceed with the plan," Rain said while looking at the sea emperor. "I will charge in first to test something. Based on that, you should send your appropriate forces."

Seadrei nodded, and then Rain used his magic to create an ice armor that covered his whole body, essentially using his guards as the basis for it. Thanks to that, Rain didn't feel that cold inside.

The ice armor enveloped Rain's body, creating a stunning and imposing visage that resembled a miniature giant robot. Its design was distinctly draconic, with the sharp, elegant curves echoing the form of a dragon. It appeared as if the armor had taken inspiration or the will from Rain's forearm and shin guards.

The ice armor encased Rain completely, forming a powerful, dragon-like silhouette around him. Every detail, from the intricately textured scales to the fearsome claws at his fingertips, was a testament to the artistry of his ice magic.

This unique and awe-inspiring appearance gave Rain an imposing presence on the battlefield, like a mythical war machine conjured from the depths of his own imagination.

After seeing Rain wearing armor for the first time, everyone couldn't help but feel surprised… he looked even more fearsome than usual. While ignoring that, Rain used Impulse, Limit Breaker, and Magic Boost toward the enemy's camp. In the blink of an eye, he reached the barrier and crossed it… only to see his ice armor falling into pieces and his Magic Boost being dissipated.

"... All those trained in melee combat, come with me," Seadrei declared. "The others should stay behind and wait until the barrier ends."

Most members of both groups bit their lips in exasperation since most of them focused on using magic for fighting… still, Seadrei leading the charge himself was insane.

"Father, you should wait for a bit as well," Seadir said. "We don't have to send our commander to the very frontlines on the first day of combat."

"Fool, things will end here and today," Seadrei said. "Like many others, I won't feel satisfied unless I kill as many enemies as possible." Your journey continues at M V L

Seadir gulped… his father truly meant what he said… hopefully, he and the other generals won't let the blood rush to their heads and forget the promise that they made with Rain and his friends.

In any case, a few hundred sea folk charged alongside Seadrei, Seadir, Roan, Jori, and Reca… the others were forced to stay behind and wait until they had the chance to advance when the magic barrier was destroyed.

During the whole time, Rain was keeping his guard while dodging and blocking the attacks of the humans… a battalion of one hundred of them was pointing their weapons at him and firing searing fireballs at him while the others were assuming their positions around the barrier.

"Even the ordinary foot soldiers have magic weapons now, huh… I bet that Joanis emptied his pockets to do this," Rain thought as he blocked the fireballs with his forearm guards and then felt the temperature increasing and sweat was starting to leave his body. "I shouldn't have shown these before…"

Rain wanted to find and attack the special soldiers first, but he didn't find them, he couldn't use his magic to sense them either… fortunately, the reinforcements soon arrived, and Rain facepalmed when he saw Seadrei.

"I guess tactics and warfare knowledge is an interesting concept for him…" Rain thought.

Seadrei ignored the fireballs while spinning his spear and blocking them, and when he got close enough, he swung his giant coral spear… in the next moment, ten human soldiers were split in two, and their bodies were sent to the distance while their blood was raining in the area.

The humans left shocked for a moment, but then all the soldiers in that area made fireballs rain over them as they pointed their weapons toward Rain and the others… fire was quite effective against the sea folk since it made them sweet, and that would weaken them faster.

Still, the sea folk kept charging nonstop… some of the generals didn't even care about being hit by the fireballs. They just wanted to kill as many as possible.

"Didn't I tell you that…" Rain said, and then it happened.

Amidst the tumultuous battlefield, one of the sea folk's generals was consumed by a reckless bloodthirstiness. He surged forward with his spear gleaming with an aura of impending doom. In a swift and deadly sweep, he carved his way through a group of human soldiers, rendering them helpless as they were split in two.

However, in a bizarre and unforeseen turn of events, the fallen human soldiers did not simply meet their demise at the hands of the sea general. Instead, they detonated with catastrophic force, setting off a chilling chain reaction that sent shockwaves coursing through the battlefield. The fierce explosions engulfed the general, propelling his wounded form backward through the turbulent air.

As he crashed violently onto the battlefield, the grim reality of his injuries became immediately apparent. Large burn marks on his body could be seen thanks to the ferocity of the explosions. He clung to life with unyielding resolve, though he writhed in agony. It was glaringly evident that for his survival, he needed urgent magic treatment.

"... That the enemy can make others explode using their own mana?" Rain asked.

"Stay focused! Attack and retreat soon after to avoid the suicidal explosions!" Seadir shouted.

They weren't suicidal, but Seadir had a point… his voice reached everyone on their side and they soon cooled their heads a bit. Seadrei showed a small smile of satisfaction when he saw that. It seemed that he was a bit proud of his son and that he was improving when he had to.