Liberators

Chapter 22 - Lizardmen

'Spyok! Cpyok!'

The sound of splashing water can be heard at every footstep Axel, Eva and James in this sewer.

Unlike the day before, the water in this channel was high enough to reach the ankles of the three of them. All of that was due to the heavy rain early this morning.

In this dark and damp environment, the three of them continued to walk slowly. Following the direction they had charted before.

The lighting from the flashlights worn on their heads was enough to illuminate this place.

It's just....

"You better not rely on me too much.' James said suddenly.

"Huh? Whatchu mean?" Axel asked confusedly.

James lit a match with the metal. The small flame that emerged from the match immediately moved towards James' left palm. As if attracted towards him.

Slowly, the fire in his left hand grew bigger and brighter. After the size of a baseball, James shot it forward.

'Swuuushh!!'

The fireball illuminated the dark passage before bursting into flames as it smashed into the wall.

But before long, the fire was soon extinguished.

"As you can see, I'm a fire magic user. And this place is the worst neighborhood for me." James to Axel.

Axel reflexively hit his own forehead with his right palm while complaining lightly.

"Oracle.... Why would he send you in a place like this?" Axel asked annoyed.

"Stop it. I only received an assignment to meet you at the entrance of the military headquarters." James replied without any regrets in it.

"That's it. Besides, it's good enough we got one extra person, right?" Eva Saying.

But Axel could only shut up. His disappointment was considerable after hearing James' explanation.

"But calm! If I can concentrate long enough, I can make a fire big enough to burn thousands of Lizardmen at once!" James.

"How long?"

"Maybe 15 to 20 minutes? But I have to really concentrate, so I won't be able to help you all that long." Reply James.

This time, Axel realized something. That was Eva's statement on her first mission. Eva forbids Axel from helping her because it will only be a burden.

'So this is what Eva felt at the time? I finally get it. But.... Not that me and Eva could also slaughter thousands of them. Least....' Axel thought in his heart.

After thinking about it for a moment, Axel finally understood what he had to do.

"So as long as Eva and I protect for 20 minutes, you'll be able to take them out, won't you?" Ask Axel.

"Simplit it like that. You're right." James started lighting his cigarette.

On the other hand, Eva who saw the behavior of Axel seemed to smile with satisfaction.

Knowing that cowardly man who only knew to run away, now really think of something to eradicate the enemy in order to complete his task.

'You're growing fast, Axel. I'm so proud of you.' Eva thought as she continued to smile looking at the figure of the brownish-haired man.

......***......

About 1 hour of travel has passed.

Now, the three of them had arrived at where the Lizardmen settlement was located.

The light of fire from the Lizardmen settlement seemed to illuminate the entrance in this hallway.

The place that became the settlement of the Lizardmen was one of the garbage disposal centers that were flowed through this channel.

Where the location is about 10 meters lower than this hallway and has an area reaching several times the football field. In this place, there are many facilities to open and close waterways.

It also includes facilities to burn most of the garbage that reaches this place.

And all of that has been put to good use by those Lizardmen. Make it their residence.

"You ready?" Eva asked James.

"As soon as you distract them." Reply James.

Meanwhile, Axel pulled the spear on his back. Lock it tightly to stay in the spear position.

The bag containing the arrows on his back was also still closed so as not to fall when Axel moved too fast.

While swinging his spear several times to warm up, Axel also spoke.

"Honestly, I'm not so sure about this plan, but.... I'm leaving my life to you, James."

With that sentence, Axel and Eva immediately jumped down. Heading to the center of the settlement were thousands of Lizardmen from the front.

'Ctiikk!'

After lighting his match, James began to control the resulting fire. With his strength, he continuously condensed and slowly enlarged the fire.

Meanwhile....

Axel and Eva walked slowly towards the center of the settlement. They both acted as if nothing was wrong in this situation.

With their respective weapons that they had tightly grasped, the two began to accelerate their footsteps.

Little by little....

'Tap 'em! Taps! Aap!'

Both started running.

The few Lizardmen who had realized the whereabouts of the two of them immediately armed themselves. Make a line to hold them both.

Thanks to the appearance of Eva and Axel are very striking, the existence of James in the back is not so noticed.

'Klangg! Oh klaaangg! Ohhhhh!!'

The Lizardmen quickly marched. They placed a large iron shield on the ground facing Axel and Eva.

Seeing that, Axel was a little amazed at the intelligence of the lizards in setting the formation.

But unfortunately....

"Geev!" Shouted Axel loudly.

Immediately, Eva jumped into the air quickly. Swinging his greatsword vertically toward the row of shield walls.

'Blaaarrr! Spraasshhhh!'

The powerful slash from Eva didn't just throw a lot of water at this place. But also 6 Lizardmen at once who immediately threw to the back.

"Axhel!" Eva shouted as she immediately jumped back to give way.

Without hesitation, Axel immediately strengthened his body with his lightning element. Including enveloping the tip of his spear with lightning.

'Tap 'em! Zraaasshhhh!!!'

In one blow, Axel shot like lightning horizontally. Stabbing dozens of Lizardmen in one blink of an eye.

His attack stopped only because Axel was no longer able to push the pile of Lizardmen bodies in front of him.

Along the track Axel ran, lightning bolts still seemed to be struck in various directions with the power that had decreased. Not many Lizardmen can get close to Axel.

Shortly after, Eva jumped back. Right behind Axel is standing.

'Blaaarrr! Zraaasshh!'

After giving a vertical slash, Eva immediately swung her greatsword horizontally quickly. Split the bodies of several Lizardmen in an instant.

Without a word, the two immediately continued the fight to distract this.

In the distance, where there was not a single Lizardmen in sight, James seemed to be gaping at the performance of the two Liberators before him.

'Is that right? What the fuck is with that move? Seems.... His S rank is not a mere display. Haha....' Thought James.

After feeling able to entrust everything to Axel and Eva, James immediately closed both eyes.

Both of his palms seemed focused on strengthening the fireball. Little by little, the fireball became denser and brighter.

'Be patient, both of you. I'll finish everything soon.' James thought in his heart.

All of these plans seem to be going well.

However, they seem to forget one thing that is quite important.

In every settlement, there must be someone who regulates all the existing population so that social life can take place properly.

For humans, they are the smartest and most charismatic.

As for this lizard monster?

Of course, led by the most powerful Lizardmen.

Far away in this central part of the settlement, the figure of the leader was still sitting in a throne made from the garbage dump at this disposal.

Both of his big hands seemed to have very sharp long claws.

His own body was about one and a half times larger than the other Lizardmen. It has dark green colored scales that are much thicker and harder.

With a gaze that pointed right at the figure of Axel and Eva in the distance, the leader of the Lizardmen began to stand up. Prepare to pounce on its prey.