Chapter 496: This is a rebellion
The airship had already lifted off, slowly rising into the sky, but the Guard Division, despite being outmatched, had no intention of letting them go so easily.
From the skies above, Nichiya continued leading his soldiers in fierce pursuit. As the Queen’s elite, they couldn’t possibly lose to humans.
Rhodes stood on the deck, holding a magic shield aloft, barely blocking Nichiya’s rapid sword strikes.
As the commander of the Guard Division, Nichiya wasn’t just flashy, he was dangerously skilled with a blade. In fact, he was clearly more practiced than Rhodes, whose control over his summoning magic was still a bit clunky in close combat.
But then, from across the deck, a blur of red armor rushed forward, Erza, charging with a long spear in hand.
"Erza! Grab him!" Rhodes shouted without hesitation.
Nichiya turned his head toward the commotion, only to freeze.
There stood a woman with crimson hair and burning eyes, holding her spear at the ready.
She didn’t move.
"Uh... yeah," Erza answered awkwardly, not making a move yet.
Nichiya’s eyes widened. "That scent... such overwhelming magical power... You’re the Captain of the Magic War Troop from Edolas?!"
His voice grew louder. "Treason! This is rebellion!"