After intelligence provided by netizens, at least had some expectations for complete-version Catastrophic Disaster Beasts.
Actually their powerful destructive force didn't directly equal combat power—benefited from "large size high basic output" mechanism bonuses. Couldn't be viewed as truly so terrifying. Currently, Hibiscus's level wasn't far from that threshold.
Feasible.
Since Fruition Stage Magical Girl Jin Yulu could do it, no reason Hyacinth couldn't—both had borne the strongest title and wouldn't retreat from this.
The brief segment just now showed Mantle's physical strength was quite formidable, directly ignoring general counterattack artillery.
That definitely wasn't just being large—Origin Shaping had reached quite high realms, then wearing Origin Projection layers to completely weaken or immunize attacks lacking mystery. Definitely a "strong one filter"—unqualified couldn't even scratch, so cruel. In magic paths, excessive gaps were like mayflies shaking trees—different life levels wouldn't leave you openings.
Imaginable how desperate human armies were.
Nuclear bombs once damaging Crimson Tsunami and Aurora was because they were too hasty—didn't wait for world limits to open, deploying truly high-level Origin energy.
"...Now I can also reach new defensive levels with Regalia plus Origin."
In the first Fallen Zone recovery battle, Hibiscus had used this move to drag four Hegemon Disaster Beasts.
【@Hyacinth, one more piece of intelligence unknown if useful: Mantle actually isn't bellicose. This battle's result can tell you—Jin Yulu repelled the Catastrophic Disaster Beast. After taking several fierce attacks, it turned and left】
【Already called himself pacifist, focusing on longevity—no need fighting desperately with you madmen】
【Normal person thinking】
【Not necessarily. From Mantle's perspective, anyway Disaster Beasts will attack human world later—why fight you to the death now? Should retreat when retreating. Generally never fight life-or-death with World Serpent—too damn troublesome】
【Speaking of which, can you describe what background this segment was】
【Remember last time seeing Dandelion duel Sleeping Beauty? After Church and Association went to war, the former winning victory continued lying low, no longer active】
【Wouldn't that hand over territory】
【Wrong—leaving the mess without Ancient Holy Relic suppression to Management Bureau. You had to go clean up and wipe asses, otherwise everything would be chaotic. Result was Magical Girls being overwhelmed yet getting ambitious reputations. Clearly firefighting, yet repeatedly accused】
Hibiscus understood this too well—previously Salvation Church was slandered, relying purely on fists to forcibly create situations. Otherwise what?
The original revealed consequences—that was the path to avoid. The strong should show both grace and authority.
Could Magical Girl Jin Yulu as Management Bureau Director really not see clearly? She wasn't stupid—just lazy to deal with it, more inclined toward following regulations.
Imaginable—after experiencing huge losses from Fallen Zone wars and Holy City Association's setbacks, actual "superiors" no longer existed or lacked power to integrate resources supporting Magical Girls—insufficient.
But Jin Yulu didn't change thinking patterns—inertial behavior.
Usually naturally no problem, but coincidentally during power transition periods—in some sense, blame Management Bureau for not timely taking stands.
You should withstand pressure directly coming to the forefront suppressing everything and reigning.
Hibiscus saw many also felt regret—similar viewpoints. Some had other explanations:
【Because being enemies with the Time Priestess for too long, probably even at that moment Jin Yulu thought of Salvation Church, believing she'd walked another path. Then how to choose? She belonged to the type that would break through even hitting south walls—ultimately unsuited for ruling】
【Not standing up】
【So Magic Girl of Light's idiots deserved some disposal, though they indeed mostly died】
【Original work this period was after second Fallen Zone war major losses, almost exhausting human Allied Forces elites—unable to maintain order. What followed was understandable—various local forces emerged actively splitting, Command existing in name only. Now Holy Relics competed for power yet were dealt with by Salvation Church. Now even transcendent domains lost unified order—what would happen】
【You should also guess—called complete chaos, even extremists actively contacting Disaster Beasts like summoning—simply lost all conscience】
【Actually fairies substituted for part of Association's functionality, barely providing one side's protection, more humanlike than some people】
【Really is】
【World Tree Realm: War won't stop until humans bleed their last drop】
【Such conspiracy theories aren't good—I trust fairies】
【Right, vast majority are confused not knowing details. Fairy Queen who might glimpse fate definitely designed this situation. Setting aside Lilith, didn't Guardian Knights also know? At least pushed things along】
【Everyone serves their own interests' strategies, clashing yet choosing human world—indeed plot center, troubled enough】
【@Hyacinth, careful of fairies】
She would naturally be cautious—fundamentally both sides had different interests. Fortunately no major directional disagreements appeared temporarily—that's all.
The person who facilitated Salvation Church and Emerald Court cooperation was Hibiscus—had to be responsible to the end. Though Magical Girls had experienced great storms, World Tree Realm was undisputedly the strongest force. Viewing them as naive mascots would definitely suffer big losses.
"...If this battle is lost, the world would still head toward original work's state."
Hibiscus sighed as she replied. Don't look at their several victories—actually Planet Gaia world was too fragile, couldn't withstand troubles as chessboard. Early stages could try and error a few times—later stages, losing once meant death.
At the same time, netizens sent Mantle-related intelligence—like other catastrophes, at least simultaneously wielding destruction and creation attributes, thus extremely strong vitality.
Moreover could trigger great earthquakes shaking the world—no wonder called surface cleansing. This level all had unique skills.
Very troublesome.
Just that Origin refused or weakened most attacks.
As Hibiscus pondered, comments began discussing worst scenarios based on her words... Most voices felt would similarly slide to original work's state—pessimistic attitudes.
【Our forces are defeated, defeated—routed like landslides, even supervisory teams fled first】
【What defeatist strategist】
【Salvation Church combined Management Bureau, Five-Leaf Clover, Rangers—several forces twisted together accumulating vast power. Even losing has strategic space】
【Wrong—precisely because Boss Hibiscus single-handedly pieced together a super organization, if she has problems, Church collapse will be very rapid】
If she encountered problems, what about Salvation Church?
Now Hibiscus had to consider this issue. Originally some aggressive plans arising in her mind were temporarily suppressed—if too desperate, might have reverse effects instead. Authorities confused, observers clear—perhaps optical experts' discussions were worth referencing.
【Ultimately, Elsa and Jasminum types each have ambitions—not easy being subordinates, just better at examining moderation】
【Also Poppy, Kale, Tulip, Ruan sisters belong to free and easy types—at worst wandering everywhere】
【Church depends entirely on core faction】
【Comprehensive ability sufficient plus absolute cohesive force—Nan Zhiyi, Jin Yulu, Jin Ruochu plus Minase Kaori, Anri Sakagami, Yeta, Kelly, Nelu, Joan, Stephanie and others count as complete, always at center mediating all parties. They have both command ability and strength qualified—besides protecting Hyacinth, there's a second core: Nan Zhiyi】
【Miss Housekeeper and Boss Hibiscus like administrative officer, affairs officer relationship—indispensable for maintaining organization. But without the latter, the former would probably throw down the burden】
【Indeed】
【Dual-core driven Church directly brain center shattered—what remains】
【With Nan Zhiyi's obsession would still gather people continuing childhood friend's path, yet absolutely no interest maintaining huge organizations—would freely dismiss them】
【Original work epilogue also mentioned leaderless Church movements. Hexagonal capability Miss Housekeeper defending territory was fine, but she couldn't give this organization soul—ultimately people's hearts scattered, absolutely not lasting】
Hibiscus felt netizens overestimated her—possibly because everyone usually communicated frequently, leaving good impressions.
Salvation Church was very solid... probably?
Thinking carefully, she couldn't be certain—because actually internal different interest demands existed, forcibly fused purely by commonly fighting Disaster Beasts, plus resisting external threats. Though saying so was somewhat arrogant, Hyacinth could indeed bring everyone security.
Regardless of self-acknowledgment, anyway externally the oldest strongest Magical Girl possessed another kind of halo—representing a banner, cohesive force embodiment.
Now the "Hyacinth image" no longer belonged only to Hibiscus but was given psychological projection.
Without her, Salvation Church legitimacy would probably weaken by half.
Troublesome.
Originally Hibiscus thought she could adopt more risky aggressive tactics striking enemies, but after netizen reminders had to consider consequences.
【@Hyacinth, though hatching island forces exceed expectations, you're not bad either. Estimate Holy City Association already invested some sleeping Ancient Holy Relics. In one-on-one situations, victory insufficient but delay abundant】
【According to combat party algorithms, Salvation Church currently has no "uncorrected 1.0 conventional Blooming Stage"—this combat power should be placed at Holy Relic liberation level】
【After all, first batch promoted Magical Girls all have one T0-level ability correction】
【Calculate carefully, still can fight】
【No one dares confirm battle direction, yet can minimize variables as much as possible. How about this—use nuclear bombs to clear paths, bombard Fallen Zone Center once first. Of course will be blocked by magic pressure—then elite squads cover nuclear bombs themselves charging in. How about it】
【Crazy enough】
【Already imagining magnetic field strongman scenes】
【Stop fooling—you don't have Door-Key, Magic Girl of Light's most convenient transport tool. How guarantee teammates can transfer timely】
【For strong ones who can decide victory in thousandths of seconds, 30-second pause is enough retreat. As long as Boss Hibiscus opens world stillness, bringing everyone away from blast points during complete freeze】
【Too risky—I suggest early use of Ring of Levitation aiming at hatching island for continuous gravity cannon rounds】
【Whatever demons and monsters, first artillery coverage kill a wave】
【Have Pope maintain Holy Staff blessing maximum power, using charge effect supplies among Magical Girls, also avoiding general contamination with permanent buffs for everyone】
...Various novel schemes once refreshed Hibiscus's worldview—ridiculous.
But everyone ultimately provided practical schemes for Fallen Zone battle—imaginative yet all connected to reality with some feasibility, following simulation life thread rules. Current mainstream believed shouldn't directly war but exhaust all means weakening enemies first. Logic similar to battlefields—first fire coverage, air strikes then charge and fortify. Problem was Disaster Beasts weren't so fragile.
"Won't hide from everyone—this time Allied Forces assembled nuclear arsenal-level ammunition, but practical problems never lie in ammunition reserves."
"But whether they can be fired."
More precisely, whether useful when fired—like Congo battle's submarine-launched intercontinental ballistic missiles seemed spectacular but zero results. Targets that should be eliminated weren't eliminated—all personnel intact. Same might happen.
Hibiscus agreed with everyone's thinking, but specific execution needed stronger methods—this distinguished theory from reality. Enemies wouldn't let themselves be manipulated.
How many cards Salvation Church held, she was crystal clear.
Holy City Association likely held trump cards—this belonged to variables that could change battle situations.
【Hyacinth makes sense—key is how to release attacks. After all, everyone's dodge points maxed】
【And very tanky】
【No need for us to worry too much—now plot changed beyond recognition. General direction remains, but how many forces, how many configurations in one event is no longer checkable. @Hyacinth, we'll send you Intelligent Subspecies intelligence—they're also not simple. Pay attention】
【That second-generation Obsidian is troublesome—strong individual killing power, fast speed too. Be careful. Must note these Disaster Beasts can change forms—close combat very troublesome】
【When I fought Golden was disgusting—how did this guy manage full-body light waves, ridiculous. Definitely first-sight kill mechanism. Be on guard—these Intelligent Subspecies already show methodical styles】
【Game party recalls high-difficulty instance pain】
【Instances only fight Intelligent Subspecies—Church must additionally handle Dark Fairies, Catastrophic Disaster Beasts. That's truly tormenting】
【Honestly feel this time didn't help much @Hyacinth, military fortune prosperity—places we can escort are few】
Hibiscus thanked and watched data—quite detailed Intelligent Subspecies introductions.
Twelve in total was indeed not simple—truly needed Salvation Church and Holy City Association joining forces to handle. Otherwise just absolute numbers gave humans no advantages. Of course, currently obtained intelligence still showed them terrible.
Really troublesome.
Intelligent Subspecies hatched in Fallen Zone Center exceeded her estimates—no wonder called an instance. Volume indeed supported it, yet those who had to clear the instance were them.