Cosmic Ruler

Chapter 46 Raid

As the sun began to rise, casting a golden hue over the land, the tension in the air thickened. The trio, along with the people they had recruited, stood ready for whatever may come.

Suddenly, a rumble echoed through the air, and a horde of monsters and humans, their faces twisted with malice, surged forward. They were being controlled by devil worshipers, evident from the dark energy emanating from them.

Jake, Jimmy, and Dio sprang into action. Jake's eyes scanned the battlefield, assessing the situation as he coordinated the defense.

Jimmy took care of his side by directing, Archers and Mages to unleash their attacks, it worked as most of invaders died even before they reached the Territory walls.

Dio on his side did the same, the higher elimination rate despite the primitive method was because of new feature that suddenly activated the moment, Raid begin. Territory Mapping, it indicates, the whole territory in 3 D hologram to Jake, who then directed Jimmy and Dio according to it.

This new feature helped team a lot, and along with Jake Akashic's eyes, it became even more easier, with Jake directing Jimmy and Dio to lead their team attack a specific location, eliminating large number of Monsters and Humans alike.

As the battle raged on, Jake's keen eyes scanned the holographic representation of the territory, his mind racing as he strategized their next move. With the help of Akashic's eyes, he could see every detail, every movement of the enemy forces.

"Jimmy, focus your archers on the eastern flank! Dio, coordinate with the mages to target the incoming demons on the southern front!" Jake's voice cut through the chaos, his commands precise and decisive.

Jimmy swiftly relayed the orders to his archers, who unleashed a volley of arrows that rained down upon the enemy with deadly accuracy. The air was filled with the sound of twanging bowstrings and the screams of the fallen as the invaders were cut down before they could even reach the territory walls.

Dio, with his agility and skill, moved among the mages, guiding them in channeling their magic to create devastating spells that tore through the ranks of the enemy. Fire explosions erupted from their hands, engulfing groups of demons in flames, while ice spears pierced through the flesh of human cultists with chilling precision.

The territory mapping feature provided by Akashic's eyes allowed Jake to direct their forces with unparalleled efficiency. He could see every movement of the enemy, every weak point in their defenses, and he exploited them to the fullest extent.

With each passing moment, the tide of battle turned further and further in their favor. The invaders, overwhelmed by the coordinated assault of Jake, Jimmy, and Dio, began to falter and retreat.

And soon the invasion ended.

Dio and Jimmy ordered their men to rest and keep an eye out, while they returned to Jake place.

"It was way more easy then I thought it would be" Jimmy grinning said.

"It wasn't , first raid is always scout, their scouts had enough, B ranks to bulldoze this territory if not for our coordinated attack" Jake shook his head and said.

"Yes, but still your calculation were really precise, which ever location you pointed it always eliminated large number of invaders" Dio nodded and then praised Jake.

"It was thanks to Territory mapping" Jake shook his head and said humbly.

"Anyway we should be ready for next raid, this time it will be real raid" Dio smiled and then said seriously.

Jake and Jimmy nodded and then waited for the next raid and soon another rumble erupted as another horde of Monsters and Devil Worshipers, were seen coming towards them.

Jake quickly opened his Map and cursed out loud.

"What happened?" Jimmy asked.

"They have 30 S ranks" Jake said

Dio and Jimmy frowned , their number of S ranks are only 20, yet enemy has 10 more .

"okay, lets' go, what ever it is we just have to give our best" Jake shook his head and then said,

Dio and Jimmy nodded and then dashed to their positions.

As the second wave of intruders neared, the trio reacted quickly. Jake immediately coordinated their defenses, ordering their men to advantageous places based on territorial mapping data.

Knowing the stakes were higher this time, Jimmy and Dio rallied their men and readied for the attack. Despite the odds stacked against them, they were determined to hold their ground and defend their area at whatever cost.

The approaching horde's roar grew louder, as the battlefield descended into mayhem once more. The opposing forces, boosted by the acquisition of powerful S-rank fighters, posed a significant threat that should not be ignored.

However, Jake, Jimmy, and Dio refused to back down. With unshakable determination, they led their soldiers into combat, battling tooth and nail against the relentless attack.

The clash of steel, the crackling of magic, and the roar of beasts filled the air as the conflict continued. Despite the overwhelming odds, the defenders stood firm, unwavering in the face of adversity.

The Villagers they recruited performing their role perfectly, long range attackers kept attacking, while the closed range attackers jumped down the wall and began assaulting the invaders who have reached the wall.

But as the battle wore on, it became clear that the enemy's superior numbers and strength were beginning to take their toll. Jake's precise calculations and strategic maneuvers could only do so much against such overwhelming force.

With each passing moment, the situation grew more dire. The defenders fought valiantly, but it seemed as though they were fighting a losing battle.

All the S rankers are now heavily injured as they were forced to fight more than one at the same time, with Neil the most powerful S ranker they recruited having it even worse, as he was fighting against 3 S rankers as well as various A rankers alone.

Jake looking at all the data shown on Map, does not know what to do. Seeing there is no more hope of turning the tides, Jake too jumped into the fight, his aim was simple to help their S rankers but it throwing a rock against a Titanium wall. Still Jake with all his authorities decided to do what ever he can, seeing him like this Jimmy and Dio too joined the fray.

There were no penalization as the wall is already broken and enemy has entered the wall. Early Jake was not allowed to join the battle but it changed the moment wall broke, the restriction on him and others were lifted and they were allowed to join the battle.

Dio and Jimmy battled against D rankers, they kept killing more and more D rankers but soon they also reached their limit with Jimmy reaching his limit first and dying by the arrow from a E ranker.

Dio after sometime also reached his limit as his Dual cores were sucked dry, he too died inside the mouth of beast.

Jake looking at all of this looked at the dying villagers and said " Sorry, I dragged you all into this".

"What are you saying, our family is safe because you provided a safe heaven for them" As Jake was kneeling in despair, Neil reached him and gave him a encouraging smile, passing his hand he helped Jake stood up.

"Yes, we might have already been dead if not for the weapons you have provided us" the silent guy, Liam also said.

"beside, we always knew, we will die, we just never told you three" Neil then looked at him and said.

"You knew?" Jake looked at him and asked.

"Yes, several years ago, a prophecy was announced, that when territory lords descend the world will end-The territory lords were last gift from the Gods" Neil smiled and said.

'Gods?, We are just using this world as playground!!!' Jake gritted his teeth and thought.

"Here, please learn this, it is my last will" Suddenly Neil touched Jake head and then a massive amount of Information was instilled in Jake mind.

[He gave you his Swordsmanship] Nexus said.

"this is..." Jake loooked at Neil and asked,

"It is the swordsmanship I developed after many years of training, Maybe if I had..No, If I had focused on my rank too, I might have saved this world" Neil looked at the war going on and said, with sadness and guilt clearly visible in his eyes.

"STOP IT!!!" Jake shouted unable to bear it anymore, "I DON'T CARE, About the accursed Academy just stop this madness!!!" Jake shouted his lungs out.

Neil and other captains looked at him, not understanding what happened to him suddenly, Neil frowned and as just he was about to touch Jake, he stopped , not just he but everyone stopped, like some one paused the time.

And Jake, who was screaming, to stop this, didn't noticed this and kept screaming, after some time when his throat felt hoarse from all those screaming he stopped, and then raised his head as he didn't hear a sound, despite being in middle of a battlefield.

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