Chapter 322: Securing Air Superiority

The enemy is the 6th Imperial Knight Corp! Those Falcons are no match for our Dragons! They are just a ceremonial unit! Teach them who is the true ruler of the sky!!

Upon hearing the enemys command, Lambert grinned and ordered his men to group up.

This is to concentrate their firepower.

Aim at the gap in their formation!

Like hell, we would have such a gap in our formation!

There is.

Saying so, Lambert himself ready his type-61 wand.

Buying into his provocation, the enemy captain launched an assault with his men.

However, at that moment.

The wings of his dragon were shot through by lightning strikes from the sky.

WHAT!!??

It wasnt just the captains dragon that was shot.

All the Flying Dragons near him were all shot in the wings.

In an assault position, if the leading charge collapsed, the men behind will not be able to form a formation.

And the 6th Corp will not let that opportunity pass.

Fire!!

In response to Lamberts command, a large number of fireballs were fired using the type-61 wands.

The dragons that still managed to fly with their wings shot couldnt possibly avoid that.

Even if they try blocking the fireballs with their spears, such an effort would be useless.

DAMN IT ALL!!!!!

Receiving a fireball on his shoulder, the enemy captain screamed and fell.

The Dragon Knights who were trying to rescue him from the fall were also being showered by the rain of fireballs.

Meanwhile, the Dragon Knights who managed to avoid the fireballs by leaving the formation were also hunted down with the Divine Falcons superior mobility.

All men spread out! Wipe out the remaining enemies!

Receiving the order, the Falcon Knights of the 6th Corp began to hunt down the scattering Dragon Knights.

It was no longer a battle.

Their formation was completely destroyed rendering cooperation impossible. Moreover, their opponents are too much for them to handle individually.

Dont waste time! Hurry up!

After ordering his men to hurry, Lambert slowly turned his gaze to Finn who had descended to his level.

Good work. You really were something.

No, I only caught the enemy off guard.

That might be true. Still, it was your skill that managed to lure the enemy here. Be proud of that.

it was because our strategy was excellent. Besides, the enemy main force is still up.

Lambert nodded to Finn.

They have received info about the enemy army.

The United Kingdom prided elites, the Black Dragon Knights.

They are Prince Williams direct subordinates but they still couldnt spot any so far.

Black Flying Dragons are known to have a rough temper and not suitable to be mounted by a Dragon Knight. Thus the Dragon Knights who ride those Black Dragons to battle are the elites among their ranks.

If such an elite unit comes out, things will not be as smooth as they are now.

You should standby for now.

But the enemy ground forces are also mobilizing.

You think they can hit us with an arrow from that distance? Dont worry. Your turn will come when the enemys main force shows up.

After giving Finn an order, Lambert looks around.

Most of the Dragon Knights who rose to the sky could be shot down by his subordinates.

Due to Finns surprise attack, many Dragon Knights can only look up at the sky with regret.

Seeing the situation, Lambert raises one of his hands.

Secure air superiority and maintain it!

Following Lamberts command, the 6th Corp surrounds the sky above the castle.

The circle was drawn in the air.

A defensive formation that does not allow any outside invasion.

They all point type-61 wands outward and ready themselves for anti-air fire in all directions.

As soon as the circle was established, Large Flying Dragons began to descend from the sky.

The Large Flying Dragons that are descending to the castle are all carrying a huge loading platform.

Realizing that they are delivering them the supply, the soldiers inside the castle cheered.

Food! They brought us supplies!

As long as we have supply we have nothing to fear!

His Majesty didnt abandon us!

All hail the Empire! All hail the Empire!!

Among such cheers, Marquis Greisner looked up at the sky in astonishment.

The fearless man with his dark brown hair cut short. Thats Marquis Hagen von Greisner.

Not only Finn.even the Large Flying Dragons..to think that they can be utilized like that..

I dont think that it is Onii-samas idea.

The girl who muttered so next to the Marquis was a girl with dark brown hair.

The name of this dignified girl is Katrina von Greisner.

She is the eldest daughter of Marquis Greisner and the Captain of their Dragon Knights.

The ones who they didnt consider as fighting forces and left behind back in their territory are now on the battlefield performing their own role. However, Katrina wasnt surprised about that.

After all, they are performing the roles that she thought might be possible to them in the future.

However, to utilize the Large Flying Dragons as a transport unit you would need enough forces to protect them. Moreover, there was no magic wand that allowed Finn and Nova to be useful on the battlefield.

The theories on top of her table have now become a reality in front of her.

There must be someone who made it happen.

And that someone is certainly not her older brother who adheres strictly to the traditional theories.

Katrina-ojousama! The supplies have arrived! They are still delivering us more! Its not just Finn! Everyone is here!

Yes, thats right. Take the food from the first cargo and feed our dragons. If we let them eat a little they should be able to fly.

The number of Dragon Knights under Marquis Greisner has been diminishing during the siege.

The reason is that the enemy Dragon Knights are all full-fledged and their lack of food supply. In the first place, their Flying Dragons were still not perfected.

With their imperfection, it would be bad to let their number get reduced any more so Leo forbids the Dragon Knights under his command from going up to the sky. As a result, the enemy Dragon Knights gained complete air superiority. Still, no matter how threatening they may be, the castle will not be taken down with the Dragon Knights alone.

Katrina obediently followed that order. She had no choice but to obey.

Still, she couldnt let go of the bitterness in her heart.

After all, she has her own pride as an Imperial Dragon Knight.

Even if they cant fight now they should be able to help guide in the supplies. We are racing against time. Hurry up.

Yes, maam!

The Dragon Knight who came to deliver her the report wiped the tears in his eyes and ran back.

His tears were natural. After all, their supply has been diminishing each day and it was no longer possible to feed their dragons properly.

They have cut a portion of their own meal to secure the dragons share but that too has its limits. There is no Dragon Knight whose heart doesnt hurt when they have to see their dragon gradually wither away.

Katrina herself would already cry in relief if she wasnt in a position where she needed to lead her subordinates.

Her position doesnt allow that.

Are you going out?

Yes. I will do what I can.

They look reliable enough though?

..Finn is fighting in the sky, I cant stay here and only look up at him. Everyone should feel the same as well. This is the day we have been waiting for.

They grew up and raised their dragons together.

They have trained and failed many times.

They have supported each other so far and reached this place.

Among them, Finn was the most skilled.

He simply lacked the means to fight. It was hard for Finn himself but all his childhood friends including Katrina also felt the same.

To fight together someday. That was their shared wish.

And it is about to come true right now.

She can not bear to stay still.

Can I leave reporting to His Highness to you, Father?

I understand. Go.

Marquis Greisner did not try to stop his beloved daughter.

After all, this is also necessary for the battle as a whole.

The Large Flying Dragons are descending toward the castle while carrying the loading platform containing the supplies. The task was surprisingly difficult and it would be too hard to describe their speed as anything but slow.

They have secured air superiority with much effort. It would be best if they can finish the transportation while they still have air superiority.

That being the case, they need someone to guide them in.

With that in mind, Marquis Greisner rushed to Leos place.

Then when he arrived at the command post, Marquis Greisner was greeted with something unexpected.

Marquis Greisner! There is an order from His Highness! You are to take command of the army!

What!? What do you mean!? Where is His Highness Leonard!?

That isHis Highness said that he is going to join the aerial battle

His Highness did?

Leo never went up to the sky during the siege.

He was devoted to commanding his army.

That Leo just flew off.

This means that the situation requires Leo to be in the sky.

Did His Highness say anything else..?

He said that his opponent is coming..

The United Kingdoms Dragon Prince..! Send a warning to the entire army! The enemys main force is coming!!

Even while he shouted that command, Marquis Greisner knew that it is meaningless.

The stage of the battle is in the sky.

Ground troops will be mobilized but the decisive battle will be in the sky. Thats why Leo went up there.

No matter how vigilant they have been on the ground, they cant do anything to the enemy in the sky.

Not to mention that their opponent are the elites of the United Kingdom under the direct command of the Dragon Prince.

I dont think that the 6th Corp will lose but

He can not be confident that they will win.

Marquis Greisner perished the thought and firmly ordered his men to place a priority on the transport unit.

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