Dragon Maken War - Chapter 140

Chapter 140

Chapter 140 – Second Coming of a Legend (3)

<You bastard!  I’m trying to transform to show you my true power .  Don’t you know the etiquette where you have to wait for me?>

“If I remember correctly, you were the only one in the Dragon Demon king’s army that wanted to observe such etiquettes . ”

Azell mocked Reygus as he attacked .  However, Reygus reacted swiftly .  Even after its magical energy doubled, it continued to increase .  Reygus was quickly becoming stronger .

<I won’t be as easy to deal with as before!>

Reygus reacted with surprising speed as it defended against Azell’s fierce attacks .  The force didn’t need to be loaded onto its muscles, and it wasn’t constrained by the need to breathe .  Even Azell was having trouble dealing with Reygus at high speed .

Zzuhng!

However, at some point, fire erupted from Reygus’ side .  Azell had bypassed its defense to hit it with a solid attack .  

<What the hell?>

“Your techniques aren’t as good as before .  I don’t know how long you’ve been an Undead, but it seems you aren’t completely used to being one!”

It was just the beginning .  Flame erupted from various parts of Reygus’ body .  Since a Dragon Arts practitioner had lost Dragon Demon magic, it was understandable to see it struggle to use techniques .  Azell looked for these openings, and he used his mental waves to confuse Reygus’ sense .

<Koo! Shit!>

In a flash, Reygus lifted its soul hammer in a heroic fashion . As if Azell had been waiting for this move, he let out an an attack .  When the Dragon Maken was planted within the empty body of Reygus, an explosive sound rang out .

Kwahng!

However, in the next moment, Azell was sent flying as blood sprayed into the air .   Reygus shrugged off Azell’s stab as if it was nothing, and Reygus counterattacked .  Reygus was already dead, so it was nonplussed as it decided to fight in such a manner .

<Sometimes there are advantages to having a dead body!  Ha ha ha!>

“You rotten brained bastard!”

Azell grinded his teeth .  It wasn’t as if he hadn’t predicted Reygus would try such a move .  However, he was able to pierce it squarely with his Dragon Maken, so he judged that it would be enough to be able to interrupt Reygus’ movement .

The only thing that occurred was a portion of its armor and ribs breaking .  Reygus had already been sturdy like a fortress, but his defense had strengthened considerably with the rapid increase of its magical energy .  

At that moment, someone used whispering to talk to Azell .

-Sir Azell .  No…  Oh, hero Azell Karzark .

It was Balseru .

-What?  I’m busy right now .  Can we talk later?

-There is something I have to speak to you about right now .

-What is it?

-I want us to switch opponents .

-What?

It was an unexpected suggestion, so Azell furrowed his brows .  Balseru continued to speak .

-We will engage Reygus .

-I thought you guys didn’t fare well against Reygus earlier .

-It is so, but we didn’t lose either .

-Hmmm .

-We can’t win, but at the very least, we can keep it occupied .  Wouldn’t it be better for you to take care of the others while we do so?  We have to get out of here before their reinforcements arrive .  I believe getting rid of everyone except Reygus would secure the safety of our comrades .  I believe that will be the better option .

-I don’t know where that confidence is coming from, but… .   All right .  I do have other worries, and I accept that your judgement is correct .  I’ll let you handle it for now .  We’ll move at the count of three .

-I understand . ,

After a count of three, Azell created his clones, and they attacked Reygus .  Its broken body parts and armor had been recovered .  It raised its hammer in heroic fashion as it parried the attack .  However, at that moment, the Dragon Maken held within the clone’s hand turned into a thunderbolt as it exploded .

Ggwah-gwah-gwahng!

He used this opportunity to switch places with Balseru and his group .

Reygus was a bit late in realizing this fact, and it was furious .

<Azell!  Are you going to run away from a one on one fight between men!  You’ve turned into a coward in the time I haven’t seen you!>

“Why don’t you speak more reasonably? If you want a fair one on one fight with me, you shouldn’t have brought your posse with you .  You should come at me alone next time . ”

<You bastard!  Do you really think these bastards will be able to stop me?>

Balseru and two Undead stepped forward to face Reygus .

Reygus noticed it at that moment .

<Mmmm?>

It wasn’t running with the same force as before .  It was still fast, but it was noticeably slower than before .

Zzuh-uhng!

The Undead Rho blocked the soul hammer .  After Reygus’ massive increase in magical energy, it was on a different level in regards to power and speed .  However, Rho was able to block it thanks to Balseru’s power .

<Kook!  Is this the thing from before?>

Reygus expressed its annoyance .  An outside power was restricting its magical energy .  If it was a simple trick used by magicians, Reygus could have unravelled it with a snort .  However, it had no idea what method was being used .

The only thing it was sure about was that this phenomenon originated from Balseru’s eyes .  Just looking at them gave Reygus chills .

<I seems I won’t get my answers unless I destroy you!>

Reygus roared as it ran towards Balseru .  Rho tried to get in the way, but it was useless . When Rho was about to swing its axe, Reygus accelerated a beat faster to ram its body into Rho .

<Koo-ahk!>

It was as if Rho was hit by a runaway train .  It was sent flying .  Phi, the fire Undead magician, had been ready to attack when an opportunity was created through Rho’s attack .  It was taken aback .  It was going to attack with magic when Rho stopped Reygus’ charge, but the result hadn’t occurred in a manner it expected!

<You guys are terrible at adapting to different situations!  Brats!>

Reygus maintained his momentum as it sent the Guardian Shadows protecting Balseru flying .  It was so fast that Balseru standing in an awkward posture as if he was having a hard time reacting to what was going on .

However, Reygus knew it had made the wrong decision when its hammer was about to come down .

<It seems you have a death wish . >

Balseru rushed forward to swing his sword .  Did he really want to receive the blow of the hammer with such a thin sword?  He was begging to be crushed .

In the next moment, a pure white light washed over them .

<Ooh-huhk?>

Reygus was taken aback .

When they were about to clash, Reygus’ movements suddenly slowed, and Balseru’s movements accelerated .  It was as if time moved differently for the two of them .  Balseru’s attack came towards it before the hammer could be swung .  Reygus had no choice, but to avoid it in fright .

Reygus staggered backwards as it retreated .  It grinded its teeth .

<Shit!  It seems he has other talens aside from being able to glare at others?>

Balseru used Instantaneous Movement to charge forward .  The thunder-like strike of the sword was blocked by the head of the hammer .

Ddah-ahhhhhhng!

As the ground shook, something unbelievable happened . Reygus was being pushed backwards .

“Koo-oohk . ”

Balseru groaned .  He felt the force delivered by the clash .

His eyes had absolute power over the Undead .  He just had to look at an Undead .  No, if he was to be more precise, he could suppress any techniques that dealt with death .  This was the ability given to the one with the codename Alpha .  Undead beings were supposed to fall under him .  They weren’t supposed to be able to defy him .

However, Reygus was still displaying incredible battle capabilities .  Its power had only lessened by a little bit .  This was why he was confronted with a problem he had never worried about .

When he had his eyes closed, it meant his stored magical energy within his eyes had been expended .  He would need time to recharge his magical energy .

‘They are similar in some ways . ’

Reygus was similar to the ‘Sleepless Guardians’, who guarded the Keepers of Prophecy .  It wasn’t just the fact that they were outstanding Undead .  The energy they were emitting was strikingly similar .

There must be a connection between the two .  However, he didn’t dwell on such matter right now .  He finally knew the true meaning behind destiny, so all he could do was fight with all his might against the enemy in front of him .

‘It is a matter of how long I can last . ’

He knew he couldn’t win .  However, he was trying to come up with a plan that would allow him to stall Reygus .  He had to give Azell a little bit more time .

“…Dragon Demon general Reygus . ”

A strange light was being emitted from his eyes as Balseru smiled .  He had an awkward smile as if he had never laughed before .  This was why It was a sickening smile .

“I want to thank you . ”

<What?>

“Thanks to you, I… .  No, we finally realized what our origin and fate is .  I never imagined a time would come where I would have to express my thanks to a Dragon Demon king worshipper . ”

A laughter tinged with madness flowed out of Balseru’s mouth .

4

Azell’s party was fighting well in conjunction with the Guardian Shadows .  However, there was one person, who was in danger .  She had been isolated from her party .

“Ha-ah, ha-ah…… . ”

It was Laura .

She looked disheveled as she tried to get her breathing under control .  In an one on one battle, she was able to dominate Dikal .  However, she was helpless against the relentless attacks by the Shadow’s Sword Belt .  

Even if Laura was a powerful magician, her opponents had all been candidates that had fought for the title to be heir .  Their achievements in the study of magic was a bit lacking, but all thirty of them were linked through Dragon Demon magic .  Moreover, they were under the control of Dikal, and they were being used effectively against her .  Of course, she would be on the losing side .

She was busy blocking endless magic spells coming from all sides that she hadn’t realized that she had been separated from her comrades .  She was 2 kilometers away from the main battlefield .

This was why she couldn’t expect help from her comrades .  Of course, this was what Dikal had been aiming for .

“It seems even the great Ms . Laura is showing signs of tiring?”

Dikal let out a nasty laughter .

There was no way he could win against her in an one on one battle .  However, he commanded the power of the disqualified candidates .  He felt an unsightly joy at cornering her .

Laura didn’t have the luxury to answer him .  The Shadow’s Sword Belt didn’t want her to catch her breath, so they kept sending spells towards her .

‘He plans on taking me alive . ’

Dikal’s intent was clear .  If they had been aggressive in their attempt to kill Laura, she would already be dead by now .  However, they were trying to catch her alive at all costs .

They blocked Laura from contacting her allies, and they had slowly isolated her .  Then they kept chipping away at her stamina and magical energy .  In the process, Dikal felt a sadistic joy .

“Your fate is sealed, Laura . ”

“…… . ”

“The elders want to see the face of the traitor .  You already know what will happen next, right?  Even if you did betray us, you were an outstanding subject .  You might bear the children of the the next generation by receiving our seed or maybe you’ll just become a test subject .  It won’t matter which fate is chosen for you .  You’ll be in a hell appropriate for a traitor . ”

The malice he displayed was hair-raising .  She would rather die than be caught by the Plain of Darkness .  They had the ability to make her experience hell .  In an attempt to appease the Aunsaurus family, Dikal would willingly throw Laura into hell .

“Let’s see…… . ”

As the encircling net backed off, Dikal stepped forward .  At the same time, a hole was punched through the wall of fire that Laura had been fighting against .

Puh-uhng!

“Kyahkkk!”

Laura let out a scream as she was pushed backwards .  Dikal had intentionally made this hole .  Laura was well aware of this fact .  In such a situation, she had to try something even if it was a longshot .

It was as if he had been waiting for her response .  He deflected Laura’s magic .  Then he overpowered her .

“Ha ha ha ha! Is that all  you got?  If you were going to end it like this, why did you trouble us so?”

“…… . ”

Laura glared at him .   Dikal made an invidious remark .

“Hmmph .  That’s right, Laura .  You were right .  I did come here too early . ”