The Falmus Kingdom, the Holy Knights led by Archbishop Reshim, and the King's direct Royal Guard all stared in astonishment at the Central Capital of the Demon Country Federation.
How to describe it?
The city's exquisite beauty and grandeur far exceeded their imagination.
The towering defense towers were also grand to the extreme.
Especially the blue light emanating from the azure magic Crystal high above the towers captivated everyone's hearts.
It must be said that such an enormous magic Crystal was indeed a luxury far beyond everyone's imagination!
Not to mention ordinary people, even Archbishop Reshim's eyes burned with desire.
If such a massive, high-quality magic Crystal were given to him, he would undoubtedly be able to build an unprecedented temple for Luminas.
And this magic Crystal would be the best scepter ornament to highlight the divine majesty.
At that time, he would surely be able to spread the glory of Luminas to more kingdoms.
Even for manufacturing magic equipment, the effect was extraordinarily good.
But to inexplicably use it on defense towers was a terrible waste!
However, facing the never-before-seen "defense towers," everyone instinctively felt vigilant.
Especially with the Demon Country Federation currently having its city gates wide open, seemingly waiting for them—it was too suspicious!
Old King: "Archbishop, what do you think about the defense towers?"
Reshim vigilantly said, "King, I sensed unprecedented magic power in the magic Crystal. I do not recommend entering rashly. We can first have the Ministry of Magic troops chant from a distance and unleash magic for a barrage of attacks!"
Old King: "Good!"
Following an order, the Falmus Kingdom's Ministry of Magic troops immediately began chanting.
At once, a large amount of magicules began to gather, and long-range offensive magic attacks began to rain down.
But everyone quickly realized with astonishment that their attacks were all like mud sinking into the sea, not even stirring up a ripple.
Not only the defense towers, but even the ordinary buildings were completely impervious to attack.
What exactly is going on with this city?!
A shadow fell over the hearts of almost every member of the Falmus Kingdom's expeditionary force.
This Demon Country Federation might be a little different from what they imagined!
Is this truly a nation established less than a year ago?
To this day, they had never seen a city that was completely unassailable.
This is too illogical!
Even the legendary City of God, the headquarters of the Luminas Church, which is the capital "Rune" of the Holy Empire of Ruberios, was never rumored to be unassailable.
2000 years ago, Storm Dragon Veldora even completely destroyed the City of God Rune, and even the Night Rose Palace was not spared.
And this is merely a town established by a Demon Lord; how can it be unassailable?
Doesn't this imply that God lost to the Demon?
The faith of countless believers was uncontrollably shaken!
Seeing the unfavorable situation, Archbishop Reshim shouted, "Holy Chant Corps, prepare to chant! Cast the Four Directions Sealing magic Barrier!"
"Yes!"
Archbishop Reshim's prestige was very high, and his command over the Holy Knights and Holy Chant Corps was like an extension of his own arm.
And the Four Directions Sealing magic Barrier was Reshim's proudest masterpiece.
With this barrier, he could easily transform an area of 5000 meters into a magic-nullifying zone.
Any defense tower, as long as it was powered by magic, would be sealed by his barrier.
The Four Directions Sealing magic Barrier was quickly deployed, but the radiance of the defense towers did not diminish in the slightest.
Was this a success, or a failure?
Not to mention the ordinary soldiers, even Archbishop Reshim's heart began to pound.
Since he invented this sealing magic barrier, this situation was a first.
Just then, a shining "starlight" shot towards them.
"It's an arrow! Protect the King!"
The Royal Guard immediately deployed their shields, blocking in front of the Old King and some important officials.
But very quickly, everyone realized with astonishment that the incoming arrow had not attacked anyone.
It merely had a thick letter tied to it—nothing more!
Everyone was extremely embarrassed.
It was simply too humiliating!
The letter was quickly presented to the Old King, who was utterly dumbfounded after reading it.
What is this?
""Defense Tower Rules Explanation"," ""Last-Hitting Guide"," ""Positioning Secrets"," ""The Canyon: From Novice to King," ""Newbie's Biggest Illusion: I Can Counter-Kill""
As he read, the Old King's face turned a deep purplish-red.
Too much, too much!
Was the Demon Country Federation trying to humiliate him because they were taking too long to enter?
As expected of a garbage nation established by a bunch of monsters without a King, without nobility, and without hierarchy!
The letter quickly passed into the Archbishop's hands. After reading it word for word, Reshim was also somewhat bewildered.
"Not enough distance, unable to attack; sufficient distance, will provoke defense tower attacks; defense tower attack damage accumulates progressively; defense towers will only target the highest-ranked 'hero' unit at any given time."
These rules didn't seem fake. What exactly was the Demon Country Federation doing?
Was this not too arrogant?
Reshim carefully considered his words, "King, this information might be true, but it could also very well be a trap, intended to lure us deeper. King, I suggest we first use the magic cannons purchased from the Magic Guidance Dynasty for gradual probing!"
Old King: "The Archbishop is still the most prudent. Let's do that for now!"
magic cannons, one of the core products of the Magic Guidance Dynasty.
It was said that a core design concept was proposed by a summoner from another World, and then improved by the Magic Guidance Dynasty's senior craftsmen generation after generation.
Nowadays, some even call the magic cannon the "God of War"!
Against formidable adventurers and monsters, its effect was not significant, as the cannonballs could hardly hit them.
But against immovable cities and fortresses, its effect was astonishingly powerful!
magic cannons had countless advantages, and only one disadvantage: they were expensive!
Every shot was burning money!
But the Falmus Kingdom, as a renowned commercial kingdom, could afford to burn this much money.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
A large number of magic cannons fired simultaneously, and cannonballs continuously shot towards the Central Capital.
But to everyone's dismay, those cannonballs, like the previous magic attacks, all sank into the sea like mud.
Not only that, Archbishop Reshim also discovered the crucial point.
"Stop! Stop immediately!"
Archbishop Reshim, exasperated, kept shouting, finally getting the magic cannons to cease their attacks.
At this moment, Reshim didn't know how to describe his feelings anymore!
Crushed, completely crushed by intelligence!
Old King: "Archbishop, what is this?"
Reshim took a deep breath and confessed, "King, I am guilty. I completely fell into the cunning Demon Lord Rimuru's trap."
"…"
The Old King took a deep breath, his aged hand involuntarily gripping the throne.
"I absolve you of guilt. Tell me, what happened?"
The Archbishop said resentfully, "King, this city, with the defense towers as its core hub, is a complete grand formation. And this grand formation can perfectly absorb all kinds of attacks from the outside, especially magic attacks…"
Old King: "…"
After firing so many cannons just now, wasting countless riches, and now you're telling me that they were just supplying magic power to the enemy?
The Old King felt his composure breaking!
It should have been a sweeping expedition, why did it turn out like this?
One must know, they hadn't even stepped into the Demon Country Federation's town yet!
If it were an ordinary person, the Old King might have directly hanged him at this point.
But Reshim…
The Luminas Church was not to be trifled with!
Currently, the King's power and the Archbishop's power maintained a delicate balance, within the Old King's acceptable range.
He was unwilling and unable to break this balance!
At least, the Archbishop still respected him.
The Old King took a deep breath, "I absolve you of guilt!"
"Larson, Forgen."
Court Mage Larson and Holy Knights Commander Forgen simultaneously bowed deeply to the Old King, "Your subject is here."
"I command you to simultaneously lead elite knights and mages to attack the Demon Country Federation, destroy the defense towers, and capture and kill Demon Lord Rimuru!"
"As you command!"
Larson gave a gentleman's bow.
While Forgen knelt, performing a knight's salute.
Their manners were different, yet equally solemn.
For the King they swore allegiance to, they were willing to die!