[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-bear-school-astartes":3,"chapter-bear-school-astartes-bear-school-astartes-chapter-942":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Bear School Astartes",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1620722,2087,"Chapter 942 - 924: Charge Forward!","bear-school-astartes-chapter-942",942,"\u003Cp>Almost as the tail feathers of the arrow trembled, reverberating against the building’s stone, leaving a resonant after-vibration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lann, in that instant, had already cleared his thoughts, discerned directions, and charged directly into action!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could see that the one King’s Black Hand at the top of the tower had actually noticed them from above over ten seconds ago.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The longbow infused with Power of Soul [combat technique] used earlier was merely to inflict casualties and intimidation on their squad.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Regardless of whether the arrow succeeded or not, this King’s Black Hand would decisively blow the horn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although this place was quite a distance from the bridge where everyone was stationed, making it hard to see what was happening here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once the horn sounded, the stationed soldiers would inevitably come to check things out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And what Lann needed to stop was that horn sound!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Almost at the same moment, the King’s Black Hand at the top of the tower placed the horn against his lips, Lann reached the platform just beneath the top.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His left hand shot upward, aimed at the King’s Black Hand about to blow the horn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The royal shadow assassin assumed it was a ranged weapon and stepped back, hiding out of Lann’s line of sight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But this wasn’t a straightforward ranged attack; it was a Magic Seal!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Yakxi Rune]!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adjusted precisely by Mentos and designed to exploit a brief psychological vulnerability, the interference-type Magic Seal took immediate effect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Together with the cold, white magical glow, the King’s Black Hand about to blow the horn suddenly felt an uncomfortable itching in his throat, demanding a few coughs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And he had to do it immediately!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instinctively, his body completed this simple action for him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But as soon as he finished coughing just once, his eyes beneath the broad-brimmed hat abruptly came to clarity... How could he have paused at the enemy’s approach just because his throat was uncomfortable?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The horn pressed to his lips, throughout the interrupted exhalation of the cough, couldn’t give a loud, resonant alert sound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It only uttered a dull ’puff, puff’ sound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Which couldn’t even carry ten meters away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Immediately afterward, what met the King’s Black Hand’s eyes were... three hulking figures of Golden Armor Feathered Knights, exuding fierce air and killing intent!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three Golden Armor Feathered Knights moved decisively as Lann patted their shoulders, running past them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They instantly grasped Lann’s order from this gesture language and immediately flapped their wings, soaring and plunging towards the top of the tower!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Three enormous, gold-glinting figures nearly shrouded the entire tower top in a vast shadow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The exaggerated smile-shaped breathing holes on the faceplates of the Winged Knights appeared terrifying and grotesque in this moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The King’s Black Hands, as royal shadow assassins, focused more on agility skills.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The King’s Black Hand on the top was originally much faster than the Golden Armor Feathered Knights, but unfortunately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lann’s induced coughing not only prevented him from sounding the horn but also delayed his actions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Winged Knights’ agility indeed was not as good as his, but using their Power of Soul for explosive [combat technique] within short distances was comparable!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, this was three Golden Armor Feathered Knights converging at once!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The wind began to grow fierce and violent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As three massive humanoid figures began spinning with their respective weapons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three Golden Armor Feathered Knights had similar [combat techniques] inscribed on their weapons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two wielding double axes spun with arms wide open, moving like bladed tops.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While the one with the heavy long lance did the same, except the ’blade’ spun longer and more fiercely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Paired with their bulky armors, from afar, they might appear comical.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But facing the impact of three golden ’bladed tops’ firsthand, one would understand the overwhelming pressure they exert.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The massive inertia from their spinning bulk wouldn’t even halt upon collision with walls; instead, they’d gouge out chunks of solid stone!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lann only watched as the three Golden Armor Feathered Knights ascended, then finally heaved a sigh of relief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The King’s Black Hand above was already a dead man in his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Indeed, the royal shadow assassins have the strength to contend with the Three Pillars of Royal Authority, just with their extraordinary personal combat skills.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, here in this confined tower top with no room to maneuver.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The agile King’s Black Hand couldn’t deploy or elongate the battle line for selective strikes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blocked by three Winged Knights and their own lack of brute force as an advantage...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With Lann rapidly pinpointing his location and orchestrating the tactical deployment, even delaying the last horn blow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This King’s Black Hand was doomed to die before the formal clash with the Winged Knights even began.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Within an instant, tactical judgments, whether right or wrong, led to the current outcome.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beyond Lann’s sight, a brief yet intense clamor of metallic clashes erupted atop the tower.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sound of blades clashing, great axes breaking apart metal plates, and then tearing through flesh arose after a fleeting moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, three Winged Knights donned in lavish golden armor, stained with large patches of splattered blood, descended.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their golden armor bore several sharp and profound sword marks, indicating that even under extremely unfavorable combat conditions, the King’s Black Hand still managed to resist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s a King’s Black Hand who hasn’t yet crafted his iconic pair of weapons.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Spoke the Long Spear Winged Knight, familiar with Lann.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was panting through the exaggerated smile on his helmet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He only has a Knight Sword, but is carrying a wedge-shaped stone disk. It seems to be weapon material bestowed by the Prince, yet to be forged.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finishing, he shook his head rather gratefully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s lucky we were able to handle him in such a short time... How did you make him cough just now? That was crucial!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He was trying to blow the horn earlier, not fight.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lann waved his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If he was in the determined and resolute state of welcoming combat, I wouldn’t even have the ability to make him waver.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, the rest of the team hurried from the spot just hit by the Bow and Arrow sniper.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The King’s Black Hand’s Bow and Arrow [Combat Skill] was indeed violent; most sniper rifles can’t pierce a brick wall in a single shot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But his arrows, even when slackened, still managed to penetrate the Winged Knight’s body and lodged halfway into the stone wall!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No time left, quick resolution!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lann glanced at Klimte, who was still shaken but forcing himself to calm down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The archbishop’s miracle was indeed useful. Not only did it heal the blood groove plowed into his shoulder by the arrow, it also healed the Winged Knight’s arm wound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, the swift execution of the King’s Black Hand by the three Winged Knights still made quite a disturbance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After those three ’bladed spinning tops’ finished spinning, the entire tower shook for a while.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at the knights and soldiers stationed on the bridge in the distance, although no alert horn was heard, some still came over to check.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their actions weren’t urgent, nor their demeanor fierce, indicating they came over to inspect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But at this stage, it has basically entered the time-crunch phase.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We three will stay behind to cover the rear!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Golden Armor Feathered Knights, Goddess Guard, the highest combat force in angelic faith, stepped forward without hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, as the action commander, Lann straightforwardly rejected this proposal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There’s no need to cover the rear.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mentos’ computation power was converting the upcoming actions into data and conducting probability calculation, submitting the final result for the main body’s decision.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lann’s retina saw the data stream cascading down like a waterfall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He relied on the brain power boost from the [Holy Chant Gland] to organize these submitted data one by one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Demon Hunter’s tone became calm and highly logical as a result.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The enemies behind are not urgent; even if they find out something went wrong here, redirecting a combat force that could obstruct us will take time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Perseverance through the front is needed, not covering the rear!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Focus all power on breaking through forward! From now on, no more covert operation rules.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Klimte, once you go down the known path, immediately sense the Saintess’ location, then...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amid the smooth friction sound between blade and sheath, the gleaming blade reflection swept across Lann’s strikingly handsome, almost otherworldly profile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We charge straight through!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Reserving combat along the way was all for now!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The archbishop, with a grizzled beard, had seen much of the world. Yet, the matter concerning the Saintess and Lann’s serious instructions made him involuntarily swallow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Understood! Follow me!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Klimte, who knew the way, took the lead, followed closely by Lann.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The remaining Winged Knights briefly exchanged perplexed glances...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They inexplicably felt... how come Lann seemed more like the actual leader of the angelic faith than Klimte now?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But no matter what, as long as it benefits the Saintess and Rosalie, the Winged Knights will remain steadfast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the tower’s mid-level room, a floor opening was just right above the Great Library’s dome.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This structure passed down from the Mythical Era has undergone multiple renovations by Losric.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, inside the stone main body, sturdy and broad wooden beams, stone beams are used as dome supports.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These beams are almost a meter wide in scale, equivalent to small pathways.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking down, the Great Library lives up to its name, with various-sized bookshelves stuffed full of books. The high-low, pieced placement of them made the entire library appear like a maze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not long after descending, Klimte quickly sensed the Saintess’ location thanks to Rosalie’s blessing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Walking on the beams for just a short while, they saw a place resembling a giant birdcage, a small hanging cage atop the Great Library dome.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The cage was piled with heaps of books, scrolls, and a female wearing a white robe and hood was curled up listlessly at the center of the cage.\u003C\u002Fp>",1655,"2026-06-06T10:40:28.141Z",1,"novelbin.me","298ccceb6c5681816036bf2e77c124b4dd68de9ead6663eaadc3c3116d05ba63","bear-school-astartes-chapter-943","bear-school-astartes-chapter-941",1043,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fbear-school-astartes-cover.jpg"]