Liberators
Chapter 31 - Escort 1
The atmosphere at the Los Angeles international airport is currently so calm.
Everyone is in their position. But not in a relaxed state. Except in a very nervous state.
If this mission fails, there will be many lives at stake.
But to achieve that success on their own, they know it won't be easy. The reason, the main headquarters has been told that many monsters are starting to move towards the airport.
"Hey.... We can survive, right?" Asked a soldier in black uniform who was tightly holding onto that Assault Rifle-type machine gun.
"Huh? W-why are you asking like that?" Ask the soldier next to him.
"Don't the base say, the battle this time is very heavy? That's why many of us are forced to get out of the fort, isn't it?" Reply to another soldier.
"Take it easy! Aren't there 10 Liberators here? I-they can handle it, right? Is that right, isn't it?" Ask the other soldier in black uniform.
But no one can answer that.
No one can be sure that everything will survive to the end.
The same was felt by the Liberators, or special soldiers in gray uniforms.
"Eva, are you okay?" Johann asked who was carrying the big shield and a big mace.
Johann's large and stocky stature made it seem as if Eva's extraordinary physical abilities were being shadowed.
After all, that big man had the same A rank as Eva. With the exception of this, Johann had lower speed and agility than Eva. Instead, his endurance and physical strength were superior.
"Yes, I'm fine." Reply to Eva while continuing to pay attention to her two palms.
Of course, that answer was a lie to make himself feel fine.
In reality, Eva is still haunted by fear.
A strong feeling of fear if he accidentally will make others hurt again. Just like Axel and James.
But while he was still thinking about it....
'Stamp!'
Someone seemed to be hitting Eva's shoulder quite hard. The man was none other than James, who was still casually smoking a cigarette.
"Just calm down, I'm still alive." James.
Eva couldn't answer.
That was because this time, James had many scars on his body. Including on his face and neck with sharp claw scars from the Lizardmen who have now begun to close.
"If you still feel guilty about me, I'll give you a chance to make up for it." James continued while exhaling his cigarette smoke.
The smile on her face that was so wide made Eva even more confused. Would James really forgive himself completely?
But if there's anything he can do....
"Tell me, what do I need to do to make you forgive me completely?" Reply Eva with that sorrow-filled look.
Now, putting on a face full of happiness, James said.
"Sleep with me after this mission's over." James said with a smile that was so wide as he stared right at Eva's eyes.
But nevertheless....
The answer given by Eva was far beyond his expectations.
"alright. Once this mission is complete." Reply Eva while immediately turning her face away.
Not many expressions were seen on the silver-haired woman's face. Other than an expression that showed a feeling of relief in his heart, that could slightly lighten the burden of his mind.
"Eh? You want?" James asked in confusion.
"What's wrong? Aren't you the one who asked for it?" Reply Eva.
"Yes-yes.... It's true but...."
"But?"
James was silent for a moment. His big smile just now immediately disappeared so quickly. The present one is replaced with a complicated facial expression that is a mixture of confusion and disappointment.
In reality, James only intended to tempt Eva into making her a little angry at him. So as to ease Eva's guilt a little bit over her.
But knowing that Eva answered him like it was a real request?
'Damn 'em.... Should I be happy or disappointed in this situation?' James asked in himself.
Suddenly....
The message from the headquarters arrived at the earphones of all the soldiers in this field.
"Everything ready! 4 Large aircraft from the East Asia Branch have arrived! But there's bad news for you...." Oracle said through the communications network.
Everyone swallowed their spit.
Prepare yourself for any bad news that will be delivered by the Oracle.
But nevertheless....
How not?
"40.... No. 50 Dread Riders follow all four planes! All the soldiers are prepared to give them support!" Shouted the Oracle in that call.
On the other hand, Axel who heard this information could only widen his two eyes.
"Fifty.... Dread Riders?!" Shouts Axel.
Let alone 50, Axel himself almost lost his life when fighting 1 Dread Rider. With the help of Eva and Flux Booster.
But if he uses Flux Booster again....
"Bbzzz! North American Branch! You guys hear us?! We are from the East Asia Branch. Ask for help immediately to shoot down these Dread Riders!" Shouted one of the plane's captains through a North American communications network.
Axel who also heard it immediately unlocked the spear, turning it into a bow with a greenish color that is quite dark.
Slowly, Axel removed the sizable bag on his back. A bag full of arrows.
About 120 arrows were made of strong Plasteel metal. The remaining 40 arrows were made from abnormal Lizardmen scales that Axel had previously defeated.
'Cloth! Areeett!!'
Axel took one arrow with Plasteel's material. Pulling his bow with all his might and eyeing towards the distance.
But nevertheless.... There was one thing that made Axel wonder.
'How weird.... But it is still a few kilometers away. Butwhy? I can see it?' Axel asked himself.
For some reason, his views lately seem to be increasing. Become more sharp. And now, being able to see at a great distance?
After finishing aiming and confident in the direction of his shot, Axel immediately strengthened his arrow with his lightning element.
Lightning strikes began to flow from Axel's body, slowly heading to the end of the arrow. Moments later, Axel fired his first shot.
...'ZRAAAAAA!!! BLAAARR!!!'...
From his shot, lightning began to flow around where Axel was.
While from the side of his right hand that released the arrow, a very strong wind pressure, accompanied by a lightning strike crushed part of the roof of this building.
His shot shot so quickly towards his target.
Satisfied with his first shot, Axel took another arrow and prepared to give a second shot.
Meanwhile....
On the other side....
...'NGIIIIIING!!!'...
The sound of a jet engine so loud that it pops the ears of anyone near the engine.
That's dozens of Dread Riders driving that Wyvern....
And a woman with long, reddish hair who was standing on one of those planes.
It stands directly above the fuselage using only a few steel strap hooks tied around its waist.
In his right hand, a reddish-colored fireball appeared to be created. Ready to be shot by the woman.
But before the woman could fire her fireball....
...'ZRAAASSSHHH!!!'...
A bolt of lightning pierced through the body of one of the wyverns ridden by that Dread Rider.
So fast and powerful, the Wyvern immediately suffered severe injuries and was no longer able to fly.
The Wyvern carried the Dread Rider that rode him down thousands of meters to the ground. That would definitely kill him.
Seeing the incident, the red-haired woman immediately turned her head towards the origin of the lightning strike.
Not only did she see the origin of the lightning, but she also saw a similar lightning strike a second time.
...'ZRAAAASSSHHHH!!!'...
The lightning strike this time hit right on the Dread Rider's chest. But because the Dread Rider's armor was too thick, the lightning strike was unable to kill him directly.
Although....
The landslide caused the Dread Rider to fall from the Wyvern it was riding and ready for freefall thousands of meters high. Death must have met him.
Seeing the incident reoccur, the red-haired woman began to wonder.
'Who? I've never heard of a Liberator like that in North America.' The woman thought in her heart.
But his hands did not stop. He continuously threw fireballs in various directions which immediately melted the Dread Rider's thick armor.
Now, the battle to protect the passengers from the East Asia Branch has truly begun.
With a slightly bad start.
