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Clang! Clang! A thunderous roar echoed across the square as the greatsword and shield clashed violently.

The surrounded guardian knight remained calm and unshakable, like a mountain. On the contrary, the three knights who raised their shields and moved forward were staggered backward by her powerful and heavy slash.

How many people have been taken down now? Twenty or thirty? Diana's eyes reddened, and this thought suddenly and inexplicably popped into her mind.

She didn't count them, nor did she know, so she could only repeatedly swing her sword to repel wave after wave of enemies.

The stone ground in the square was already stained red, and there were fragments of armor everywhere, as well as dozens of knights' bodies that had lost their ability to fight. Yet, enemies from all directions continued to surge forward.

Whenever a knight in front is defeated, a new knight in front will quickly fill the gap, like an endless wave crashing onto the shore again and again.

Seeing that the enemy's resistance was so tenacious, the commander at the front of the formation immediately changed tactics.

In the right-hand square formation, nearly a hundred knights, who had already switched to "Punishment Mode" and were dressed in light armor, almost simultaneously raised their longswords.

The sword's blade shone with a dazzling golden light that converged wildly, pointing directly at the lone figure ahead.

After sweeping the greatsword and knocking down a knight, Diana also noticed the impending dangerous attack.

She instinctively tried to raise her shield to defend herself, but the entanglement of several knights in front of her made it impossible for her to concentrate on her defense.

clang!clang!clang!

The dense, rain-like slashes struck the shield in front of her, and Diana could only grit her teeth and rely on her armor to withstand the attacks that were about to come.

Suddenly, a burst of light appeared, like the rising of another sun.

Nearly a hundred dazzling golden beams of light, like the spears of judgment cast by the gods, covered the area in front of the White Rose Palace from all angles.

In an instant, the golden beams of light struck Diana squarely, hitting all the parts of her body covered by armor, and bursts of golden flames rose up.

An immense amount of energy engulfed her figure.

The initial clamor of the crowd behind them had long since subsided; most of them were too shocked to speak by the sight before them.

No one could understand why the knight at the center of the explosion would go to such lengths.

As the light and smoke slowly dissipated, the scene inside was revealed.

Diana still stood tall, but her silver armor was now tattered and broken.

Not only were many parts dented, but they were also covered with cracks and charred burn marks, and the armor at some joints had even fallen off.

The armor of the "Guardian Knight" is so powerful precisely because it is blessed with a unique "oath".

This power will change depending on the user's level of affection for the person being protected.

At this moment, if we're talking about feelings, probably no one present could feel them more intensely than hers.

Raymond watched this scene coldly, giving no instructions, seemingly lost in thought.

Amidst heavy breathing, Diana slowly raised her head, looking at the knights who were preparing to surround her again, and at the calm, scrutinizing eyes in the distance. A wave of soreness welled up in her nose.

In a daze, she felt as if she had returned to many years ago.

In the once empty banquet hall, it was the person behind me who patiently guided me, making me so nervous that I moved my hands and feet in unison.

He taught me, this clumsy bird that used to fight with a sword, how to retract my claws and take my first beautiful dance step.

Out of the corner of her eye, she caught a glimpse of a faint, heartbroken gaze fixed on her from the stone railing behind her.

Your Highness, do you know...?

You gave me wings when I couldn't fly, and then taught me how to love!

The next instant, a roar that had been building up for a long time, mixed with endless pain and resentment, resounded throughout the square like the roar of a wounded lion.

Drink up!

With a roar, she gripped the greatsword tightly with both hands and swept it diagonally across the ground, her tall body exuding an astonishing aura.

The greatsword slashed out fiercely, unleashing a violent golden sword aura that swept across a small area of ​​the plaza. The guardian knight at the forefront was struck by the impact, and he and his shield were violently thrown away.

The knights further back were also stunned by this sudden burst of power.

Having used up her last bit of power, Diana's tattered armor, which had already reached its limit, let out a final wail before shattering into pieces.

The scattered fragments of armor did not scatter and dissipate into spiritual energy.

Instead, illuminated by the cool moonlight, it gradually reformed, shedding its original charred color.

A powerful pressure field unfolded centered on Diana, covering the entire plaza area and even suppressing all the knights at one point.

A sharp, dignified, deep-colored military uniform enveloped her tall figure, while behind her, a pure white robe cape silently appeared, fluttering in the wind.

The shattered giant sword also melted away in the light, transforming into a slender "Oborozuki" longsword, which was once again held in his hand.

When Diana opened her eyes again, all her tender emotions were suppressed, leaving only a kind of resolute determination.

She swung her weapon, and the Moonlit Blade drew a perfect arc in the air.

Swish!

A massive crescent-shaped slash flew out, passing by at a speed imperceptible to the naked eye.

"All knights, raise your shields and defend!" the leading officer shouted.

As soon as the order was given, the guardian knights in the front row quickly received it, raising their giant shields to defend against the attack.

The moonlight slash struck the shield, leaving deep dents, but failed to cause much damage.

But Diana's sword strikes did not stop. A figure of similar stature appeared, and the two simultaneously swung their long swords.

Swish!Swish!Swish!

One crescent-shaped slash after another came crashing down on the knight formation, forcing everyone to defend for a short time.

The countless beams of moonlight slashed down, causing the defensive line made of giant shields to tremble incessantly, as if it might collapse at any moment.

If it weren't for the "synergy" ability, which mitigated most of the damage, there would probably have been gaps in the knight formation.

At this moment, in the center of the square, the sounds of collisions echoed continuously, moonlight and sparks flew, and the scene was once in a stalemate.

Diana wasn't aiming for a decisive victory; she simply wanted to buy Eric, behind her, even just a second more time through this wide-ranging suppressive attack, and to give herself a sliver of hope.

To strive for even the slightest possibility of divine mercy.

With this in mind, Diana took a deep breath, and like a cool, ethereal goddess under the moon, she resolutely unleashed another moonbeam slash.

The moonlight filling the sky was the gentlest and final dance she would perform for him at this moment.

But in the center of the formation, the commander's objective was also very clear.

He was acutely aware that Diana's wide-ranging attacks would inevitably be accompanied by severe exhaustion and could not be sustained for long.