The structure of the inner room is no different from the outside, except that the space is larger and there are stairs next to it. You can go back to the ground by walking up.
But obviously, Dr. Schmidt, who had worked so hard to create all this, would not let such a large space go idle, let alone let the test of strength end easily.
The students are far from reaching their limits, and even more so as an instructor, Rean.
"Everyone, everyone, be careful——"
Tida's exclamation came from the loudspeaker.
The next second, a strange purple-black color distorted the space, and a metal puppet with a height of more than four meters appeared from it.
"This, this is...the mecha soldier of the Imperial Army?" Yuna was stunned. This thing is not something that the body can deal with.
"No! That's the 'Demon Glory Soldier', a creation of the Dark Ages,"
Rean shook his head and revealed the information he had already prepared.
It was mainly meant for Yuna and Kurt to hear. It was impossible for Altina not to know about it, and she might even have dismantled it herself.
"The power output is similar to that of mecha soldiers, but because there is no one to control it, it is not as flexible as mecha soldiers. You can still defeat it by paying attention to your methods and using the 'Courage Command'."
"Say, it's easy to say!"
Judging from the momentum that made the ground tremble after landing, Yuna expressed that she was under a lot of pressure.
"If possible, instructor, I hope you won't just provide support from the rear." Kurt was calmer than Yuna, and could at least make feasible suggestions.
Of course Rean would not agree: "Didn't I say, this is your test, not mine. If I join, it will affect your evaluation - Altina, you should have some experience in dealing with the 'Demon Glory Soldiers' 'Experience, you take charge."
"Understood. But I have no experience in commanding team operations." Altina's characteristics are high obedience and telling the truth.
"There is always a first time for everything. You have almost collected the data on Kurt and Yuna. Just go ahead and do it. Don't be afraid of making mistakes. If something goes wrong, I will still be there."
Rean smiled slightly and made a fist gesture, which was the famous gesture of Rean, the "Grey Knight".
Altina saw Rean's hint and nodded vigorously: "Then, I will take command. Yuna stayed where she was and switched the gun to gun mode. Kurt went around to the 'Magic Glory Soldier' Go to the back. The instructor goes to the right side, and I’m in charge of the left side—the lightsaber!”
The black and blue puppet appeared in response, floating and moving with Altina in its arms.
Li En took a breath and used the light body technique inherited from the Eight Leaves Itto Style to dodge.
This behavior also set an example for Kurt and Yuna. The instructors had obeyed the command, so what else could they do?
Yuna switched modes, and Kurt used the steps of Fander-style double swordsmanship.
"First of all, let me do it." Altina said, and the lightsaber puppet fired a laser, melting a piece of the armor of the Demonic Soldier.
The under attack Demon Huang Soldier suddenly emerged from silence and rushed towards Altina.
Altina calmly raised the height, always out of reach of the Demonic Soldiers, and issued the second command at the same time.
"Yuna-san, shoot!"
"Oh, Fire!!!" Yuna pulled the trigger without hesitation, spitting out a string of tongues of fire.
The target above them could not hit, and they were attacked from the side. The Demonic Soldiers immediately abandoned Altina and rushed towards Yuna.
"Back into the passage."
New orders arrived just in time, and Yuna stopped firing, turned and fled.
The Demonic Soldiers are tall, but the passage is relatively narrow. Yuna can enter, but the Demonic Soldiers cannot, and they cannot see or touch them.
"Kurt-san."
With the demonstration of the two of them, no specific instructions were needed. Kurt already knew what Altina meant. He connected his swords with each other and used a pedicure sword technique on the feet of the Demon Huang Soldier.
Then, without waiting for the Demon Huang Soldier to turn around, he immediately retreated and ran up the stairs leading to the first floor.
However, he is a traditional swordsman after all. He does not have a puppet to carry him in the air, and he does not have long-range weapons like Yuna. Although he can run faster than Yuna with the strength of his martial arts training, he is still far away from the stairs.
It's just that, it's very likely that he'll be chased by the Demonic Soldiers before he runs up the stairs - he's so big that one step is at least five steps ahead of Kurt.
At this time, the effect of the new system "Courage Command" was revealed. As soon as the command was activated, the mental power was transformed into a physical entity to bless the entire team, allowing Kurt to increase his speed again and go upstairs to dodge before the Demonic Soldiers.
Then, the puppet lightsaber fired another laser shot.
At this point, Altina's tactics are already clear.
Taking advantage of the low intelligence of the Demonic Soldiers and blocking positions on the terrain, they can attack the east and the west and achieve more success.
Wherever you go, I will hide where you can't hit me, and my companions will hit you from the other direction.
Grind slowly, just don't confront you head-on.
Li En nodded secretly.
Even though the Demon Huang Soldier was being tricked around by the three of them and couldn't fight back after being beaten, he thought he was a weakling.
On the contrary, Mohuang soldiers are very strong, thick-skinned, powerful, and not afraid of pain. If they are new soldiers, they may not be able to win even if they are given a mecha. If a flesh-and-blood body is touched, even a martial arts practitioner will inevitably suffer broken bones and tendons.
I remember that back then, Rean and his companions also encountered attacks from the Demonic Soldiers. At that time, because of their inexperience, they were beaten badly. They were defeated several times and had to rely on others to save them every time. They were not as comfortable as they are now.
Sure enough, the decision to let Altina take command was correct. She knew the weaknesses of the Demonic Soldiers very well.
However, there are still some shortcomings in team combat, and the understanding of companions is not comprehensive enough.
Every time, Kurt is asked to run half-court to attack people. After a long time, his physical fitness cannot keep up, and it is easy to make mistakes.
Look, the pace is slow.
At this time, Rean is needed to help.
"ARCUS Drive, Thorn of the Rock."
The source of force guide design, the function that all force guides have, force guide magic.
Use the guidance circuit containing magical power to release magical attacks.
Although it was only the lowest level of magic, it just extended a rock pillar from the ground and made the magic soldiers pause for a while, but it was enough for Kurt to adjust his breathing and rush up the stairs.
Rean's approach also inspired Kurt. He didn't need to run over every time. Guidance magic was a very good choice.
From this starting point, the battle enters a stage of pure attrition.
The three students repeated their actions again and again, accumulating scars on the Demon Huang soldiers. As long as they could kill the Demon Huang soldiers before the ammunition and the energy (EP) filler of the force guide were used up, they would win.
If they couldn't, they would have to make up for the insufficient injuries themselves, and then the possibility of Rean taking action would increase significantly.
Fortunately, Altina's prediction was accurate enough and the situation did not develop to that extent.
After the lightsaber puppet's laser penetrated countless times, the Demon Huang Soldier fell to the ground.
"Very good!"
Yuna couldn't hide her excitement, but then the accumulated fatigue swept over her.
Kurt and Altina were in a similar state. This battle was indeed very stable, but the price of stability was that it lasted a long time. The fight lasted for half an hour, and everyone was exhausted and wanted to sit down regardless. Come down and rest.
At this moment, Li En suddenly spoke:
"Don't relax. Falling down does not mean that you have no ability to fight back. You must ensure that the enemy loses combat effectiveness. Altina——"
"Understood." The lightsaber puppet continued to fire lasers, destroying all the balls at the Demon Huang Soldier's joints and ensuring that it could not move before falling from the sky.
Seeing this scene, Yuna and Kurt couldn't hold on any longer and sat down on the ground.
Finally I can have a good rest.
