Strongest Necromancer System Chapter 850: The Grand Plan

Fifty frosty years ago, Azrael conjured this protective rune to defend against a formidable Headmaster of a Magic Academy who sought his demise for dabbling in Necromancy! It possessed the might to repel assaults up to TITAN Rank II. However, with his own power drastically diminished, Azrael deployed numerous [Mana Storage] runes, ensuring the continued robustness of his safeguard! Once Jason confirmed the safety of his kin, he unleashed his defensive rune. He and Gina ascended as a barrage of magical bolts impacted their previous position!

Jason summoned a multitude of elite subordinates, commanding them to engage!

ROARRR!

Trigon and Ragnar bellowed, soaring into the sky and charging directly at the Machina! Varon swiveled his cannon blaster, unleashing a concentrated stream of pure mana at Ragnar. Jason’s brow furrowed as the assault sent Ragnar hurtling through the air. Ragnar’s potency had also waned due to the ritual rune, preventing him from fighting at his full capacity!

More Machina emerged from the vast Dimensional Tear above, descending upon Jason while their cannons spat fire. Perched upon a dark aerial platform, Jason observed the approaching Machina with an impassive countenance. Sexes, one of the Machina commanders, felt a surge of rage, raising his cannon to fire at Jason!

ROARRR!

Before Sexes could unleash his attack, Jason’s subordinates materialized from the flanks, crashing into the Machina! Hundreds of them assaulted relentlessly. Dragons tore their foes asunder with razor claws and fangs; Machina auxiliaries unleashed their cannons on their former brethren; swordsmen and spearmen, mounted on dragonback, employed their exceptional martial prowess in a no-holds-barred assault! Despite the power reduction, the Legion remained as dauntless as ever, charging forward with utter disregard for their lives. Many Machina soldiers felt a chilling dread bloom in their hearts as they witnessed the Legion’s unbridled ferocity!

“Hold nothing back! Their true strength is suppressed! You can defeat them! Carve a path through their ranks and reach Jason! This is our sole opportunity to vanquish this tyrant!”

Varon bellowed to the other Machina, charging into the fray of subordinates, and the Machina rallied, inspired by his charge! Presently, approximately one hundred Machina, ranging from SSS to TITAN Rank I, attacked in unison, wielding armaments that amplified their power to TITAN Rank II. Accounting for the effects of the Ritual Rune, Varon was certain none of Jason’s subordinates could surpass TITAN Rank I, deeming it impossible for them to keep pace!

The Machina clashed with the Legion, and as anticipated, the Machina began to effortlessly cut down the lower-ranking Legion subordinates! A female Machina body-slammed a dragon, then unleashed a cannon blast that vaporized the dragon's head. The dragon erupted into flames, and the female Machina was moments from exultation when she failed to perceive the Dragonborn swordsman who appeared behind her, cleaving her in twain! Another Machina on the side bombarded any subordinate that dared approach with dual cannon blasters, catching multiple legionaries in his destructive barrage. A Machina charged another Legion subordinate with a bloodcurdling cry, but Vana suddenly emerged from the side and flicked a finger!

Slash!

A blade of mana sliced across the Machina's throat, ending their life instantly, and Vana vanished, swiftly moving to engage another foe!

High above, Jason observed the unfolding conflict with a calculating gaze. The battle had raged for nearly five minutes, and Jason could discern the Machina gaining a distinct advantage over his subordinates. With their reduced power, each Machina could effectively engage three or four subordinates simultaneously, making it only a matter of time before one broke through to reach him.

‘Rooks, assume formation for [Great Wall]. Bishops, prepare to unleash [Mana Blast]. Pawns, your sacrifice is required. You hold no purpose in this engagement.’

Jason swiftly issued commands to his Legion, and his subordinates immediately complied! The pawns, who had been faltering against the Machina, swiftly ended their own lives using the [Pawn's Sacrifice] skill, their demise fueling their commanders with increased power! Empowered, the rooks and bishops managed to push back the Machina onslaught, with the rooks swiftly forming a bulwark between the enemy and Jason! As the bishops prepared their devastating attacks, a palpable sense of dread washed over the Machina upon sensing the escalating mana! The [Mana Blast] skill, capable of doubling the bishops' attack output, forced the Machina to brace their defenses when the charged assault was released!

BOOOM!

A colossal explosion rent the air above the farm, and Jason watched the unfolding chaos below with a satisfied hum.

"DIE!!"

A furious roar erupted from behind Jason as a Machina, having broken through his subordinates, confronted him directly! The Machina aimed its cannon blaster at Jason, unleashing a blast of raw mana with a fiendish grin. However, Jason casually swatted the attack aside! The Machina's eyes widened in disbelief as Gina, with a pointed finger, unleashed a barrage of Wind Arrows that pierced its form, sending it plummeting to the ground! More Machina soldiers materialized, attempting to assault Jason, but Gina simply raised her hand, conjuring a gusting wind barrier to intercept their advance!

Boom!

Boom!

Boom!

Crack!

The relentless assault eventually caused the wind wall to splinter and shatter, but Gina had successfully bought crucial time. The Machina's eyes widened in alarm as hundreds of colossal wind projectiles materialized in the air above Gina! With a flick of her wrist, Gina unleashed her magic, prompting the Machina to scatter in a desperate attempt to evade the homing projectiles! The Machina couldn't comprehend their easy retreat! Had the ritual not affected Jason and Gina after all!?

While Jason and Gina's powers were indeed diminished, they remained far too formidable for TITAN Rank I Machina soldiers! Jason, formerly a TITAN Rank III, could still engage any TITAN Rank I with minimal effort despite the power reduction! Coupled with his Vympir heritage and the potent runes etched into his body, no Machina present stood a chance! The same applied to Gina! Even with her strength curbed, she retained power comparable to an SSS Rank, and her abilities as a Bishop amplified her attacks to a degree that could wound even TITANs!

Observing the battle tipping in his favor, Jason turned sharply to the side as multiple subordinates urgently called out to him!

'My King, an attack is underway in Germany! The Machina emerged from a Yellow Gate!'

'My King! China is under assault! A massive explosion just occurred in Shanghai! Machina forces are swarming the city!'

'My King! A Machina army has launched an attack on the Monarch Guild's branch in South Africa!'

With over twenty simultaneous global attacks, Jason finally grasped the Machina's grand strategy! They were aware of their inability to defeat him directly. Even with the mitigating ritual, the Machina were outmatched in a prolonged engagement, a battle of attrition Jason was destined to win. However, by weakening him and trapping him here, the Machina ensured he couldn't intervene in the coordinated assaults unfolding across the globe!