Among the "long whips" formed by the tracer bullets, the 20mm autocannons were undoubtedly the most eye-catching.
Due to the higher chamber pressure, the compressed and glowing matchstick stones were also brighter. In addition, the tracer bullets were much more compact than the autocannons, so there were almost no gaps in their flight paths.
The Devilbeasts that were hit by the autocannons had no room to struggle. Being penetrated by a ball of light meant that several bullets had landed on their bodies at the same time. Even if they only hit their wings, the bullets would tear a huge hole in their wings.
Of course, compared to the wings, it was more common for the Devilbeasts to be hit by bullets. Accompanied by bursts of blood, a few Devilbeasts tumbled to the ground. The Mad Demons on their bodies could only let out their final howls and wait for the moment they collided with the ground.
The enemies were not intimidated by such a formation. They used a steep descent to increase their speed while scattering to the sides in an attempt to shake off the marksmen's pursuit.
Under normal circumstances, this would undoubtedly be the most effective method. When faced with a target flying horizontally, the soldiers of the First Army would habitually engage in "tailgating". Even the most experienced platoon would need a few seconds to adjust their aim.
But this time, it was Eleanor who was fighting them.
In almost an instant, the Devilbeasts' flight path formed a new trajectory on the coordinate network. It was the solution of countless algebraic equations, and when these solutions were put together, they marked the fate of the enemies.
The screen of light twisted!
This was the first impression that the higher-ups of the battle had.
The tracer bullets were no longer straight. Instead, due to the rapid change in direction of the muzzle, they became curved arcs. These arcs intertwined with each other like ropes.
Even though it looked messy, every bullet had its own clear target. Their extended lines were precisely in front of the Devilbeasts' movements.
If one did not know the reason, they would think that it wasn't the bullets catching up to the Devilbeasts, but the Devilbeasts themselves crashing into the bullets!
"I believe that Lady Eleanor must be very happy now," Phyllis suddenly said.
"Why?" Roland asked, puzzled.
"In the battle where the Taquila fell, the first to tear open the defensive line were the enemy's Devilbeasts. They appeared in the airspace that was difficult for us to reach and split up to attack the weak points of the defensive line. Even though the Blessed Army was running around, they were unable to guarantee that the entire city wall would be safe. The number of undamaged ballistae and catapults dwindled, and in the end, they were torn apart by the enemy's siege beasts. " "Back then, Lady Eleanor was covered in blood as she stood on the wall. Not a single demon dared to approach her, but the Holy City behind her was ablaze."
So that's what happened …
Was that why she said something like four hundred years of revenge?
No matter how powerful a person was, there was no way he could save the Holy City from being engulfed by a tidal wave of enemies. Now that she thought about it, her lazy tone suddenly had an indescribable heaviness.
Now, Eleanor once again stood at the forefront of the Battle of Divine Will.
And this time, behind her was the power of the entire human race.
"They've split up!" The Light Of Dawn Filin suddenly reminded.
Through the magic curtain, the horde of Devilbeasts that had suffered a heavy blow suddenly split up. One group charged straight towards the surface of the floating island, while the other flew downwards, as if trying to avoid the angle of the machine gun. It was probably because the demons realized that regular dodging was no longer effective, so they no longer hoped to fight in the air. Instead, they planned to land and find cover.
But Eleanor's defense was obviously not limited to just one layer.
Following that, the inner perimeter of defense formed by the Mark I Heavy Machine Guns joined the battle.
Their turrets were smaller, almost half a meter tall. As there was no consideration for movement, the barrel was replaced with a longer water-cooled tube. These rotating firing platforms were distributed on the runway, bridge, tower, and other areas. They were meant to deal with enemies that attempted to "jump into the fray."
The Mad Demons that landed finally launched a counterattack.
They abandoned the Devilbeasts that had landed under the hail of bullets and threw short spears or shot lightning at the turrets. Explosions immediately sounded above the floating island!
Roland was surprised to discover that their short spears were no longer made of pure beast bones. Instead, they were mixed with something else. The tips of the spears were black and would explode upon contact with something. There were obvious sparks and smoke.
The Mad Demons that could shoot lightning were also different from the ones that the Witch Cooperation Association had encountered. Not only were they able to cast their abilities faster, but they were also able to cover a greater distance.
Clearly, this was an elite unit that had come prepared.
If their opponents were the soldiers of the First Army, they might have been able to cause some chaos.
But unfortunately, the turrets were only cold machines.
They would not panic or hesitate. As long as they were powered, they would not stop firing. Even if one or two misfires occurred, it would not affect the other turrets.
Of course, this was not Eleanor's final defensive measure. Two 75mm field cannons on the diagonal of the floating island were also activated and slowly pointed at the enemy's position. With a diameter of more than a kilometer, even small cannons were able to cover the entire area.
This is the firearms war that Pasha and the others mentioned … Eleanor thought to herself.
This wasn't a battle style that she was familiar with, but from the moment she opened fire, she fell in love with this feeling.
From the start of the battle until now, she was the only one fighting against the demons.
But even if she was alone, the demons would not be able to avoid her gaze and attack the weak spots of the defensive line. Even at the bottom of the floating island, she had prepared four 20mm machine cannons and two Longsong Cannons for the enemy.
This was a stronghold with no blind spots.
Your tricks end here … Eleanor adjusted the cannons slightly, allowing the crosshairs of the field cannons to aim at a demon in the middle of the battlefield who was suppressed by the bullets. From its eye-catching armor and attire, it was most likely a Higher Ascendant.
She then controlled the core to pull the firing cord —
…
"Boom —!"
"Rustle rustle …"
With a series of rumbles and tremors, sand and gravel fell from the ceiling of the cavern.
"Is the First Army firing at the island? Will it be alright? "Finkin swept the dust off his hair and looked up worriedly.
"The cannons will at most destroy the runway and will not affect the hangar. Besides, with Miss Lotus around, repairing the holes will be a piece of cake."
The voice sounded unfamiliar, as though it was not a pilot from Class 1. Good, Finkin, and Heinze turned to look and realized that the speaker was the new ace of the newcomers, Manfeld.
"Greetings, Seniors." He took the initiative to greet them.
"Hey, the challenger is here." Finkin nudged Good with his elbow and whispered.
Good rolled his eyes at his companion and nodded. "I think so too. I just don't know when we will be able to attack."
"It won't be long." Manfeld closed his eyes and listened for a moment. "The intervals between the machine guns are decreasing, which means that the demons are unable to maintain their previous offensive. I believe that the higher-ups will soon give the order to counterattack. "
"You can hear the sound of the machine guns through the rock stratum?" Good revealed a surprised expression.
"If I pay full attention." Manfeld nodded.
Finkin, on the other hand, mouthed at Heinze, "Stop acting."
But at this moment, Her Highness Tilly's voice suddenly sounded from the hangar's loudspeaker. "All free Knight, board immediately and prepare for battle!"
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