Chapter 338: Preparation, The Attack of the 'Great Spider'
Chapter 338: Preparation, The Attack of the 'Great Spider'
Juvia couldn't reveal much useful intelligence either.
Such a massive structure in motion would undoubtedly have a powerful energy supply system.
The most critical component, located in Joseph's Guild Master office, would be challenging to destroy directly.
However, the weapon's energy system is consistent with Rod's analysis, with the Magic Cannon Array powered by a large Mana Crystal.
The more potent weapon, on the other hand, requires a living connection and is powered by the Four Elements.
This is good news because with two of the Four Elements already defeated, it will undoubtedly create some difficulties for the enemy.
But it's also bad news, as Joseph could assign those two spots to himself and Tauro Gil, making it more challenging to completely destroy the weapon system.
However, the ultimate goal is unanimous: to defeat everyone, including Joseph!
Rod divided everyone into multiple combat groups based on their magic effects, combat abilities, compatibility, and injuries.
Thanks to his frequent challenges, he was very familiar with everyone's magic, which made it much easier to organize.
After explaining the battle plan in detail, Rod gathered the groups together to make the necessary preparations, with the actual implementation awaiting clarification of Phantom's attack route for minor adjustments.
Finally, he cast Ember Crown on the more severely injured companions and stood up, "Volian, come with me. Everyone else, rest and stand by."
With such a convenient communication magic like Thought-Speak, it's a shame not to use it for command, especially since Volian has a perception-locating ability alongside Thought-Speak.
"Oh, and one more thing. We are the best guild, with the best companions in the world. We've made the most adequate preparations, so victory will be ours!"
Rod raised his right fist, "Fairy Tail!"
Everyone raised their right fists, and their shouts made the guild tremble, "Victory!!!
...
"Hey... this... isn't this a bit over the top?"
Volian followed Rod to a secluded spot on the lakeshore behind the guild, about a kilometer away.
The lakeshore was already crowded with blue-purple Void Worms, jumping and looking around restlessly, eager to bite something.
But with the constraints of three Nest Worms, they could only hop and jostle within a limited area.
A blue-engraved golem followed Rod step by step, constantly maintaining the Insight Crown on him.
Rod still felt it was insufficient, "There wasn't enough time, we only gathered less than three thousand."
Assuming ten of them could handle one person, it would be enough to reverse the numerical disadvantage, and the sight of them swarming out en masse would be terrifying.
Suddenly, Rod furrowed his brows and placed his hand on Volian's shoulder, "Communicate with everyone."
"Okay." Volian raised his index and middle fingers, pointing to his forehead, "Attention everyone, this is a communication from the command group."
Everyone inside and outside the guild was wide awake.
Rod spoke directly, and his voice echoed in everyone's minds:
"The Hexapedal Walker Guild has been spotted. They plan to cross the lake from the northeast, currently about fifteen kilometers away. Prepare for battle."
"Assault team, move out! Mobile team, follow! Stick to the plan, and Natsu, don't cause trouble."
"Received!"
"Understood!"
"Why did you specifically mention me?"
"Because Rod said Natsu gets carsick."
Phantom's 'Great Spider' is undoubtedly a means of transportation for Natsu, and Rod didn't want Natsu to go there and get himself into trouble.
Several figures dashed out from the guild courtyard.
Upon reaching the lakeshore, Gray placed his hand on the water's surface, "Ice Formation: Lake Center Walkway!"
A path wide enough for ten people to walk side by side extended forward, with intricate anti-slip patterns carved on the ice.
"Gray, you man!" Elfman took the lead, stepping onto the ice surface, followed closely by Carla, Loki, and Gray.
Natsu, with a sullen expression, trailed behind Happy.
Before the 'Great Spider' came to a halt, his task was to deal with the spider's legs and destroy the magic crystals, leaving the task of finding them to the others. Only in an emergency was he allowed to team up with Happy for aerial combat.
Erza, Mira, and Lucy set off after them.
Lucy cupped her cheeks, "Am I really that strong in Mr. Rod's eyes, being grouped with Erza like this?"
Erza nodded seriously, "After all, you defeated the Duke of the Gorilla Mercenaries. Mr. Rod must have seen your potential."
Lucy exclaimed, "That's just a rumor, and the story keeps changing!"
Mira laughed beside her, knowing that Rod must have felt it was safer for Lucy to be with them, and that there was a suitable task for her.
"Sniper team, move out! Gray, watch out for the supply point!"
"Roger that!"
Alzack and Bisca led a few companions who were also skilled with sniper rifles. They set off to find a suitable sniping position, taking a different route from the others.
In a defensive battle, it would be too passive to wait for the enemy to attack the guild.
Not to mention the weapons of the enemy, even the aftermath of ordinary combat could potentially destroy the guild and affect innocent residents.
Therefore, everyone decided to adopt an external combat strategy, defeating the enemy outside the town. The final battlefield was set directly inside Phantom, and it would be destroyed in the process.
As the assault team ran, they spotted a blue flag hanging on the shore. Gray halted, "You guys go ahead."
He created a solo ice crystal slide, with a gentle slope but a smooth surface. He jumped onto it and slid all the way to the supply point on the shore.
The so-called supply point was actually the golem next to Rod himself.
As soon as Gray arrived, he was enveloped in a blue glow.
"It's not necessary. Creating simple formations on the lake surface is easier than in other places."
"I think it's necessary, because you'll need to create a few more." Rod handed Gray a blueprint.
He planned to build a crude transportation network on the lake surface, both to leave some backup routes and to disguise the true location of the Nest Worms, preventing others from finding them.
This was Rod's first time commanding without experience, and these preparations should have been made in advance.
"Alright, if you think it's necessary." Gray got to work, and with ample magic power, he could handle the exhaustion.
"I'll leave it to you. I have another task as well."
A green armor appeared on Rod's body, and he jumped into the water, receiving the Canyon Swift Crab. Traveling in the lake was more convenient.
...
On the opposite shore of the great lake, about five kilometers away, a large castle hung in the air, supported by six thick mechanical legs connected to its base. It moved forward, step by step.
Each mechanical leg was almost as thick as the tower-like buildings within the castle.
With each step, the mechanical legs left a large pit in the ground, and cracks spread outward.
Despite the shock-absorbing design beneath its feet, its enormous weight still produced a rumbling sound as it walked.
At that moment, the guild master of Phantom, Joseph, stood at the window of the highest building in the guild, observing the situation through a monocular.
On the barrel of the monocular, a small purple magic array flickered, clearly a magical tool.
As someone who enjoyed plotting, he always had a keen sense for intelligence gathering.
"What trick is this?" He spotted some strange ice paths on the lake surface, and several figures running along the ice towards the lakeshore.
"Are they coming to us?" Joseph waved his hand, "Jupiter, commence loading."
Regardless of what they were up to, they would be defeated. Once they entered the firing range, Jupiter would immediately open fire.
(End of Chapter)
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