Chapter 95: Declaration of War from the Four Gods The Young Master of the Yagyu Clan Goes to Read It

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  After breakfast, the meeting to decide on future policy began.

  On one hand, Yakumo Saku drank the red tea that Akane had specially brewed for him, while on the other hand, he lowered his head to look at the map spread out on the table.

  That is a map restored by organizing the intelligence gathered through reconnaissance of the surroundings using land spirits.

  The military sandbox used by the human army in various anime works to maintain peace on Earth, which relies on all kinds of yaojing-like high school students, junior high school students, and elementary school students, is somewhat similar.

  However, limited by intelligence, only the detailed situation near the camp is shown on the map, and other places are invisible like a war fog.

  Even the size of the entire forest cannot be determined.

  "Anyway, let's sort out the intelligence in our hands first."

  Asuna, who was once in charge of the SAO strategy group, took out her old style as Flashing Asuna and said with one hand on the map.

  "The main battle of the Spirit Sword Dance Festival, or the teams participating in 'Ran's Whirlwind', total twenty-four teams. According to the information fed back by the reconnaissance wind spirits sent out, it seems that some teams have already retreated entirely last night."

  From yesterday to today, Aua's team encountered two battles. The first encounter battle gained two magic stones, and the second battle with the Dragon Emperor Knights was a stalemate with both sides suffering heavy losses, so no magic stones were obtained.

  So, the team that retreated in defeat was obviously another team.

  "In addition, the 'Four Gods' of the Kuina Empire, the 'Sacred Spirit Knights' of the Holy Kingdom of Lugia, and the 'Dragon Emperor Knights' who fought us last night have also set up their own camps."

  "Then there's the team of the previous strongest sword dancer, Ren Ashbell - 'Purgatory Apostles'."

  "We don't know where they are or what their camp situation is like, it's as if the whole team has vanished."

  When mentioning "Hell's Apostle", Akane glanced at Yakumo Sumeragi without batting an eyelid.

  This husband of mine is actually an ally with that Ruby from the Apostles of Hell.

  "It seems they have a skilled spy spirit that has shot down all the reconnaissance wind spirits we sent out."

  Alice, who was in charge of scouting, looked a bit pale.

  "There was a fairy named Lily in their group."

  Yakumo Moku said with an opening mouth.

  "The most skilled in intelligence work among the sub-humans - the Elf tribe? No wonder..."

  Everyone nodded in agreement.

  "But there is one piece of intelligence related to the 'Hell's Apostle' that is worth noting." Akane said suddenly, "That mysterious black knight who appeared out of nowhere seems to have left his unit and is now acting alone. He has already clashed with Velsaria's squad."

  "It seems that Feng Yiran was also injured in this."

  So eager to start?

  Eight clouds and ink in his heart secretly said.

  Looks like you can't wait anymore, Rubia

  "Moreover, the black knight attacked the delegation of the Wols Kingdom and annihilated the entire team single-handedly."

  "Alone? Just one person?"

  "That's amazing!"

  A group of young ladies couldn't help but exclaim in surprise.

  Baiyun Mo's expression remained calm, that black knight who should have died - Niepan Te Luo Ya, if he didn't have the ability to wipe out an entire team by himself, Rubia wouldn't have gone through so much trouble to revive him.

  "There's also that in Velesylia's team, a humanoid dark elf seems to have appeared and is somehow related to Fūjin no Kami."

  Has Rastya decided to return to his side again?

  Upon hearing this news, Yakumo Suke made an immediate judgment - that dark elf girl was undoubtedly Restia.

  If Rastia returns to Shin's side again, it will undoubtedly greatly accelerate the speed at which Shin regains his strength from three years ago and awakens the power of the Demon King.

  "After saying so much, what should we do in the end?"

  Linsley stared at Akane with a questioning gaze.

  "We've only obtained two magic stones so far, and if we just defend our base, there's no way we'll make it to the finals. The most reliable method is to use our base as the center and start searching in all directions. If we can find a team that hasn't fully constructed their base yet, we can take them down with one blow."

  Mei decided immediately.

  "Each team was transported into the venue at a different location. We entered the forest from due north and then proceeded southeast."

  She lifted her head and looked at Eris.

  "So Alice, next I'll be counting on you to thoroughly investigate in both southeast directions."

  "I understand." Alice nodded.

  "Also, Moku, are you okay? Your injury..." Mei looked at Yakumo Moku with some concern. She hadn't noticed it during the fight against the Ryūjinshī members last night, but when Moku had fainted and fallen beside her after the enemy retreated, Mei was shocked out of her wits.

  "It's all right now." Yakumo Mokuba comforted with a smile.

  "Hmph! With Yui here, none of you think about escaping!"

  Watching a certain small country team retreat in defeat under the attacks of Akane and others, Kizuna stood on a nearby high ground with both hands raised.

  "This is the longing from the deep sea - Water Bind!"

  A huge wave surged up from the earth, and a series of water flows formed arms that tightly grasped the fleeing elves.

  "Well done, Jieyi."

  Rubbing the head of Jie Yi, Bayun Mo looked at the spirit messengers below who were bound by the Water Binding Technique and couldn't move, with a smile in his eyes.

  Against such a small country team with not very strong strength, he doesn't even need to take action.

  Strictly speaking, this time's Sword Dance Festival, Aua team has already had suspicions of cheating.

  Because Yaiba can maintain his human form without relying on Akane's constant supply of divine energy as a shrine maiden, in a sense, the Aua team is equivalent to having an extra fighter.

  In this five-man team battle, having an extra strong fighting force is a very obvious advantage.

  "Bring forth the deep crimson flames of destruction, dance with me!! King of Flames, Exhale!!"

  Kurea swung her long whip and unleashed a scorching flame that completely sealed off the opponent's only escape route.

  The Demon-Slaying Holy Sword was placed on the neck of the opposing team's captain, and Akane smiled lightly.

  "Hand over the magic stone."

  With a reluctant gritting of teeth, this small national team could only obediently hand over their magic stone in the end.

  One minute later, with a face full of unwillingness and regret, the girls disappeared in a flash of transmission light into the forest.

  With a smile, Yagami Kuroba returned to Akane's side and watched as they happily counted the magic stones. "This is the third team, isn't it?"

  "Hmm!"

  Mei nodded.

  "Now we have a total of seventeen magic stones. As long as we don't encounter any powerful enemies that would lead to our party being wiped out, this time we should be able to enter the finals."

  After a day of reconnaissance and combat, Aua's team had thoroughly suppressed the small national teams around the camp.

  The sun is about to set now.

  "Let's stop here for today, it's better if we hurry back to base and rest."

  Everyone had no objection to Yayunmo's proposal.

  After all, the uncertainty of night battles is too great.

  However, as soon as they returned to the camp, Alice suddenly revealed a solemn expression.

  With a wave of her hand, a gust of wind brought forth a letter that had been condensed from the magic of the spirits, suddenly appearing in Alice's hands.

  "What is this?"

  Lisette looked up at the words written above and revealed a puzzled expression.

  "This is the script of the Khoina Empire!"

  As an elite student of the academy, although she is a problematic elite student, Kurea's strength is still there.

  "It says here...... Huh? The 'Four Gods' squad has declared war on us!!"

  "The Four Gods" is a strong team from the eastern continent's great nation - the Kui Nuo Empire.

  The Kuina Empire has a longer history than the Odesia Empire and also has more victories in the "Festival of the Elves' Sword Dance".

  The name of Xiao Fu, the master of the divine beast "White Tiger" and the proud top-notch team collaboration, was also widely circulated among the participants in this conference.

  "'Four Gods', that's a team that can be mentioned alongside 'Dragon Emperor Knights' and 'Holy Spirit Knights', aside from the 'Purgatory Apostles'!"

  Thinking back to the first night's battle with the Ryūkō Knights, Yakumo Sukū even ended up in a stalemate with their captain, leaving everyone somewhat worried.

  "Kerrie, what exactly did the declaration of war say?" asked Hachiguma Moku.

  "It's decided——a magnificent frontal showdown at a location far from each of our bases, tomorrow."

  The Spirit Sword Dance Festival is essentially a festival held to entertain the Spirit King.

  So in order to better showcase sword dancing, it is also possible for competing teams to engage in a head-on duel.

  Like Aua's team, which suppressed smaller teams around them, the four gods naturally set their sights on the closest Aua team.

  "A duel, huh..."

  Yakumo Moku smiled softly.

  "It's interesting..."