More than a dozen warships from the Sanctuary Treaty Alliance completely surrounded Itogami Island. In the sky, countless fighter jets circled, and massive air battleships floated among the clouds, aiming all their advanced weaponry at the island below.
Though anticipated, the sudden joint military operation by the Sanctuary Treaty Nations, disregarding all military conventions, shocked the world and sparked various speculations.
Despite being part of the Sanctuary Treaty, these nations typically had disputes among themselves and were unlikely to unite like this. This time, the Sanctuary Treaty Nations had truly formed a united front, with each country sending elite forces to begin their assault on Itogami Island.
This caused people worldwide to speculate fervently about what grave mistake Itogami Island had committed to provoke such hostility from so many nations.
However, in such a situation, the interior of Itogami Island remained free of chaos. Everyone went about their work as usual, as if the sun rose as it always did.
"I didn't expect Yaze Akishige to have such capability. A Suggestion Formation this large—he actually managed to set it up."
At Keystone Gate, Aslan and Natsuki sat across from each other, their expressions utterly relaxed. On the table before them was freshly brewed tea and newly baked desserts.
For Aslan and Natsuki, this was merely a slightly grander fireworks display.
Even if he were to face the entire world, Aslan could use his power to show the world that it would be the world that perished, not him.
Aslan's calm and confident demeanor gave sufficient confidence to the forces supporting them on Itogami Island.
"Maybe there's value in bringing them to Little Garden too, who knows." Aslan said calmly, observing the performance of the Itogami Island Guard, the Lion King Agency, various Ancient Weapons, and even the recruited LCO Witches on the battlefield, nodding in satisfaction.
Though he might seem like a scoundrel, with an attitude of neither rejecting nor taking responsibility, seeing so many people fight for him still moved him.
"Hmm? You're planning to bring them all to Little Garden?" Natsuki set down her teacup, shifting her gaze from the battlefield outside to Aslan, speaking with slight surprise.
"Getting a chance to go to Little Garden isn't that easy, is it? Or can you bring that many people?"
"How should I put it?" Aslan pinched his chin, speaking after a moment of thought.
"Under certain special circumstances, Little Garden will also summon parts of a planet."
"So, it's not impossible to summon Itogami Island as well."
"And if it really can't be done, don't I have the Space Gate? Though it's a bit troublesome, creating a Space Gate isn't difficult for me."
"I plan to manage this world as a headquarters."
After that, Aslan and Natsuki continued to shift their attention to the battlefield between Itogami Island and the Sanctuary Treaty Agency Army.
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In the vast ocean, thousands of warships advanced toward Itogami Island. In the sky, countless air fleets blotted out the heavens.
Various weapons from the warships and air battleships were aimed at Itogami Island, freely unleashing their cannons.
The ocean roared as massive, grotesque octopus-like monsters tore through the sea, wrapping around giant steel ships and snapping warships under their immense, crushing strength.
Various magics erupted across the ocean. The LCO Witches were battling the Sanctuary Treaty Army.
In Itogami Island's sky, a massive magical formation blanketed the heavens, glowing with a rose-red light. Emerging from this formation was Deep Rose, a feng shui formation enveloping the entire island, created by December.
Drawing magical energy from the Dragon Veins, this formation continuously summoned Dragons and the Four Sacred Beasts, launching devastating attacks on the fighter jets and air battleships in the sky.
The forces representing the Four Elements of the Five Elements wreaked havoc in the air. Sharp Metal (Geng Jin) sliced through fighter jets, summoned Water (Kui Shui) corroded steel, Fire (Bing Huo) incinerated magical energy shields, and Wood (Yi Mu) brought not life but death.
The clash wasn't limited to the frontline battlefield. In unknown places behind the scenes, the Lion King Agency and the Astrology Bureau, once rival secret organizations, played their roles.
Infiltrating, assassinating, and spontaneously launching attacks on commanders.
Aiba Asagi and Lydianne Didier collaborated in electronic warfare, both offensive and defensive.
Of course, Aslan wasn't just watching the show. For those fighting for him, he would teleport them back to headquarters to rest and recover when they faced danger.
Especially the Lion King Agency and the Astrology Bureau. To demonstrate their loyalty, they fought with all their might, ruthlessly stabbing their former superiors in the back.
Aslan naturally wouldn't let them down. Whenever they faced danger, he would instantly pull them back.
Various advanced magical technology weapons bombarded Itogami Island. Simultaneously, a force field shield rose, protecting the island. All weapons reliant on magical energy became ineffective.
This was the Dark Covenant activated by Tokoyogi Aya. The Witch of the Notaria allowed this ritual to envelop the entire island, temporarily gaining the ability to alter rules. In this world of magical technology, the simplest and most direct defense was to make magical energy disappear temporarily.
With the Dragon Veins beneath Itogami Island providing magical energy, Aya gained near-infinite magical power. This made Itogami Island nearly indestructible.
However, the disparity in numbers was too vast. Itogami Island was just a small island. Even with the forces that joined them, their available personnel wouldn't exceed a few thousand. When facing the onslaught from the Sanctuary Treaty Nations Army, they were still somewhat short-handed.
But it didn't matter—Asagi had anticipated this step. The main force was about to appear, accompanied by the full power of Eguchi Yume, the world's strongest succubus heir, Lilith.
*WHOOSH!*
A deep, massive roar echoed from the ocean not far away.
A loud explosion sounded. A colossal monster, four thousand meters long, its surface covered by a dense black magical energy shield, resembling a hornless dragon, leapt from the ocean floor. With a roar, it crashed into the gathered fleet.
*CRASH!*
A tremendous collision sounded, followed by the sound of steel bending and breaking. The giant monster merely passed through, but many warships were damaged and sank into ruins.
Of course, the Sanctuary Treaty Agency Army also realized the situation had spiraled out of control. Facing the rampaging Leviathan, they redirected their cannons, firing countless shells at it.
Naturally, Leviathan wasn't to be trifled with. As the strongest God-Slaying Biological Weapon of the Mythical Era, the dense black magical energy shield covering its body withstood all attacks.
Its powerful magical cannons, biological torpedoes, and anti-ship missiles across its body were unleashed in an instant, striking the warships, air carriers, and fighter jets attacking it.
Leviathan truly lived up to its title as the strongest God-Slaying Biological Weapon. With just one round of bombardment, the entire ocean fell silent, leaving only a few pieces of debris floating on the surface.
Seeing Itogami Island's victory, Asagi couldn't help but show a joyful smile. Seeing the island saved by her arrangements filled her with satisfaction, and she couldn't wait to run to Aslan to show off.
"Alright, Yume-chan, control Leviathan to return to the ocean floor to sleep."
"We've won. We don't need Leviathan anymore."
However, after a long while, Yume didn't respond to Asagi. And Leviathan in the distance showed no signs of returning to the ocean floor to sleep.
At this moment, Asagi's face displayed unmasked panic. Especially when she saw Leviathan moving toward Itogami Island.
"Asagi-san, Leviathan seems to have broken free from my control." Yume said, cold sweat dripping from her forehead, her voice tinged with fear. She hadn't expected this giant Leviathan to escape Lilith's control.
"What now?" Asagi was truly out of options. She had never imagined Leviathan would go out of control.
Seeing Asagi's panicked and confused state, Aslan knew it was time for him to step in.
"Well, now you know you've caused trouble, right?" Aslan appeared before Asagi at some point, flicking her forehead.
Asagi looked up, her tear-filled eyes meeting Aslan's.
"I know." Asagi said, her voice slightly choked with tears. This time, she truly realized her mistake.
But facing Leviathan, which could easily destroy the entire Sanctuary Treaty Agency Army, how could a small island like Itogami stand a chance?
Because of her momentary mistake, Itogami Island was now being destroyed by her own hands. This was a psychological burden Asagi could hardly bear.
"Good that you know you were wrong." Aslan smiled, gently wiping the tears from Asagi's face.
Seeing his gentle smile, Asagi's heart calmed slightly. Maybe the situation wasn't as bad as it seemed?
She suddenly realized that the Fourth Primogenitor was the strongest vampire and might have a way to handle the out-of-control Leviathan.
"You must have a way to save Itogami Island, right?" Asagi looked at him with a glimmer of hope.
"No, I haven't even seized other people's memories—where would I get the magical energy?" Aslan shrugged helplessly.
"You're still joking! You must have a way." Asagi said, her misty eyes glaring at him. She hit his chest lightly in frustration.
"A way? I do have one, but it depends on whether you're willing to make a sacrifice, Asagi." Aslan said slowly, his smile fading.
Asagi looked straight into Aslan's eyes with unwavering determination and said seriously, "As long as I can protect Itogami Island and deal with Leviathan, I'm willing to make any sacrifice."
"My mistake, of course, I have to handle it myself."