Kyaah!?

W-, what is happening!?

That was a pretty huge sway.

It felt as if the floor beneath them was leaning heavily.

Explosions were heard roaring two to three times in succession.

Each time it happened, their footing tilted left and right.

It looks like an oddity just happened.

Remarked the Black Mask as he looked outside.

The Ironblood Chain Brigades flying ship was seen floating higher and higher.

But, in fact, the opposite was happening.

W-, were falling!?

This is bad! Were right above the Royal Capital!!

Rafinha and Leone were correct.

It was quite ironic that the negotiation that was held in the sky above the capital to countermeasure the Ironblood Chain Brigade, was intruded by that very brigade with their own private flying ship.

None of the involved parties would have guessed it, not only was their countermeasure turned obsolete, but the ship they used for this plan would also bring about tremendous collateral damage if it crashed straight to the capital. Their plan backfired in every single meaning.

Did you do this!?

I didnt give any such instruction.

The moment the Black Mask shook his head

Faris, bloodied and collapsed, jolted himself up with great vigor.

He was stabbed through his chest, an undeniably fatal wound, but he squeezed out every last bit of resistance he could muster.

DIIIEEEEE!!!!

!?

Faris own sword was thrusting towards Leones unguarded back, but then

A beast made of lightning jumped in from the side, pounced Faris to the wall.

The lightning beast dragged Faris away from Leone, engulfing him, and exploded right after.

DOAARRR!!

Faris body, which had suffered fatal wounds already, was now scorched black and torn to shreds.

Kgh I see nowalas, Ive destroyed the engines down you go with the ship!!

He glared at Inglis group until the end of his breath, and his death truly had come this time.

Leone!!

Are you okay!?

Y-, yeah. Just now, that was big brothers Artifact!! W-, was it you!?

I play no part in this.

Replied the Black Mask coldly.

Leone looked towards Inglis, but she shook her head as well.

No, it wasnt me

Then it must be him after all!!

As if to drown Leones voice, a single Flygear flew in from outside the cabin.

The one at the control was Cystia, the Ironblood Chain Brigades Hyrule Menace.

Ive killed every Highlander on the ship, but someone destroyed the engine room, its out of control now! This ship is going under! Please, hastily make your escape!

Very well. I dont see any reason to linger if our comrades are to be captured. Our loss would be great otherwise.

At the end of the Black Masks gaze, the sight of the brigades flying ship being surrounded by the Kingdoms Flygears and Flygear Carriers could be seen.

The forces that had been on the perimeter had caught wind of what was happening and moved.

The Knight Academys students should be there, as they were filling in for the short-handed Knights.

Perhaps Lahti and Liselotte were among them.

This might be a convenience for me. I suppose you wont chase after me with the circumstance at play? Had this ship been safe, our fight would be inevitable. I wish not to fight with you.

Inglis didnt follow the Black Mask as he climbed into Cystias Flygear.

He was right; the situation was weighing on her.

To me, its truly the most regrettable thing.

It was much to her displeasure. Inglis replied with a slight twitch on her lips.

Hm In any other event, I should lend my hand to reduce casualties, but I believe you can take care of it. I leave the rest to you. Now, let us go, Cystia.

Yessir!

The Flygear took off, and the two went further into the sky.

Big brother! Is that you, big brother?!

I think, theres a chance that its not your brother. If its that guy, he must be able to replicate the same Gift.

The Black Mask was more skilled in micromanaging Ether compared to Inglis.

It was all too possible for him to drop Ether into mana and reproduce the abilities of Leons Artifact.

Anyway, we have to get away fast!

Shes right. If the ship is out of control, we need to stop it from outside.

At the very least, they couldnt let it crash into the Royal Capital like this.

Lest it would bring about colossal damage, both in infrastructure and human lives.

Yes, we need to make haste!

Leone also nodded, quickly changed the gear in her mind.

Then, two more Flygears came charging in as though replacing the Black Masks.

Oooi! Inglis!

Father! Are you alright!?

Those were the Flygears piloted by Lahti and the twins, carrying Pullum and Liselotte respectively.

Lahti. Just in time.

Ooh, Liselotte!!

Jump in! Lets bounce from here!

Father, please quickly get in the Flygear!

Inglis, Rafinha, and Leone climbed Lahtis Flygear while the Prime Minister would ride with Liselottes group.

Get the Prime Minister to safety, quickly. Well stop that ship ourselves.

I understand!

Please, children, dont let it crash into the capital!

Yes!!

Inglis and the others nodded at Prime Minister Altheas plea.

s what we said, but what we even can do to such a big ship!?

With five people boarding it, the Flygear was suffering an overcapacity, with Lahti basically fusing his hand with the control stick.

Lahti, go around to the under of the ship.

Gotcha!

With smokes puffing from its engine room, the huge ship was definitely falling towards the capital below.

However, it hadnt completely lost its buoyancy, as Lahtis Flygear could still get under it, but

DOAAR!!

Another explosion rocked the ship. The hull shook, resulting in something to slide off the deck.

Ahh!! Thats a cargo Flygear Carrier!!

Shit, its going down!!

Leave it to me!

If that Carrier crashed down, the damage wouldnt be small either.

Without hesitation, Inglis leapt off from the Flygear.

Glis!?

Inglis! Dont be absurd!!

WOOIII!! The hell are ya doing!?!?

Still hearing Rafinha and the others shriek in her ear, Inglis vectored herself freely in the air to the vicinity of the falling Flygear Carrier.

And there!!

Then, she unleashed an Ether Strike on the Carrier itself!!

KABOOOMMM!!!

The vessel was swallowed into the enormous pale light and vanished.

And thenriding the recoil of the attack, the vector of Inglis body changed drastically, bringing her back close to Lahtis Flygear.

Im back!

Ahaha. Welcome back, Glis.

You made my heart jump, leaping into the sky like that.

As absurd as always.

Y-, youre amazing, Inglis!

However, she only dealt with the cargo.

She still needed to do something about the ship itself