Dragon Maken War - Chapter 142

Chapter 142

Chapter 142 – Second Coming of a Legend (5)

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When Azell was free of Reygus, the situation on the battlefield quickly changed .

Before he went to save Laura, Azell had already swept the battlefield near his allies .  He had already caused massive damage to his enemies .  Kairen, Leticia, Yuren and the Guardian Shadows had been fighting an even battle when Azell performed a surprise attack .  The Dragon Demon King worshippers were mowed down like rotten sheaves of wheat .

However, their advantage lasted only a moment .

Go-oh-oh-oh-oh……!

In a flash, everyone’s attention was gathered at one location .

Something that surpassed common sense was occuring .

Balseru, who was covered in dirt, was taken aback .

“It is changing magical energy into Dragon Demon magic… . . !”

It was as he said .  Reygus’ magical energy was changing into Dragon Demon magic .

This was supposed to be impossible .  Dragon Demon magic was the power of the living .  Despite Reygus being a 1st generation Dragon Demon, it was an Undead .  Its lost Dragon Demon magic should have been unrecoverable .

In front of the shocked Balseru, Reygus’ armor started to change .  The ominous black armor and the Soul Hammer was being bleached white .  Its helmet had been open as its skull had been on display .  However, a mask dropped down, and the helmet started changing into the shape of a Dragon’s head .

<Hoo-ooooooooh……!>

The sound of a long breath was heard coming from within Reygus’ helmet . 이It was already dead, so it was only making the noise .  However, as if responding to the sound, a black current of air exited .

<If you were able to defeat me before this, I would have praised you .  However, you are out of your depth now .  Well, what’s your move now?>

The amassing of incredible amount of magical energy was in preparation for this change .  It took some time to max out his magical energy .  It had needed time to complete its transformation .

Reygus had faced some trouble, because it faced Balseru, who was the natural enemy of the Undead .  However, that was no longer true now .

Balseru broke out in cold sweat .

“…what nonsense . ”

After its transformation, the power of Balseru’s eyes didn’t work against it .  The suppressed power returned with a vengeance, and Balseru could feel a pressure that made it hard for him to breathe .  Currently, the amount of Dragon Demon magic exceeded the amount Reygus had possessed in life .

<Well, it is time to wrap this up!>

Reygus activated its Dragon Demon magic as it charged forward .  A gust arose behind its path .

Kwahng!

Rho tried to get in its way, but it was in vain .  Reygus reacted much faster by ramming its body into Rho, and it brought down its Soul Hammer . .

<Kah-ahhhhhhk……!>

Rho let out a scream .

Most of the time Undead did not feel pain .  However, Reygus’ Dragon weapon was called the Soul Hammer .  As its name indicated, it had the power to break souls .  There was physical damage from being hit by the Soul Hammer, but exquisite pain and shock was felt by Rho .  It felt as if its soul was being ripped into pieces .

Too-doo-doo-doong!

The Undead magician Phi shot thunder towards Reygus .  Reygus hadn’t retrieved its hammer yet, so it had to take the attack with its body .  It was pushed backwards .

Soon, a blue flame erupted around Reygus’ body .  The blue flames didn’t emit physical heat, but it pushed back the thunder spell .  Reygus originally had powerful defensive magic layered around it, but this flame had the power to cancel magic .

Kwahng!

Accompanying the sound of an explosion, half of Phi’s body was destroyed .  When Reygus ran in, Phi focused on its defensive magic as it retreated .  However, Reygus’ blue flames canceled out the barrier before it rushed towards Phi .

<Koo-ahk……!>

As expected, the Undead felt a pain it had never felt before after becoming an Undead .  Still, Phi managed to point its unbroken arm towards Reygus .

Puh-uhng!

A thunderbolt exploded on Reygus’ head .  It sent Reygus flying, but it immediately righted itself .  Reygus laughed .

<Koo-hahaha!  You are quite tenacious!  I thought you would have forgotten about how pain felt as an Undead!  I thought you would become distracted by even a small amount of pain!>

<You wild pig bastard……!>

Phi grinded its teeth .  If it was just physical damage, it could recover in an instant even with such heavy damage .  However, the Soul Hammer possessed the power to damage souls, so the recovery of its body had slowed significantly .

Reygus let out a cheerful laugh .

<I’ve heard that phrase quite often .  Well, it is time for you brats to return to your graves . >

<As an Undead, we are your elders .  You are a reckless simpleton . >

Rho was barely able to stand up .  It spoke sharp words towards Reygus .

Balseru, who was behind them, spoke .

“Phi .  Rho . ”

<Speak . >

The Undead magician Rho didn’t turn around as it gave a reply .

“I’m sorry .  You guys will have to die for me . ”

<I’m already dead, so what’s the point of asking me to die?>

<Whether I meet my end this way or some other way, it is all the same to me .  You do what you have to do . >

Phi also muttered his words .

Reygus looked on with interest .  It didn’t ask Balseru about the meaning behind his words .  Reygus really acted in a manner consistent with how he spoke .

If he could squeeze out some kind of hidden card from his opponents, he would willingly wait for them even if it could endanger it .

Balseru’s eyes emitted light .  This light transferred over to Phi and Rho .

<Ooh-ahhhhhhhhhh!>

Phi and Rho le out a scream .  Their bodies were quickly restored as their magical energy exploded upwards .

Reygus’ eyes shone .

<Ho-oh!  Is this a hidden card that can only be used as a suicidial attack?>

It was as Reygus had said .  Phi and Rho’s magical energy had increased to twice its size, but that was the catch .  They would be destroyed as cost for using this power .

Moreover, they wouldn’t last long against Reygus even in this state .

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-Are you running away by yourself while you leave your comrades to die?

Balseru was running full tilt, and he let out a bitter laugh at Azell’s angry words .

It was as his words implied .  He had overclocked the power of Phi and Rho .  They were used as sacrifices so he could escape .  While he escaped the battlefield, Phi and Rho was about to be destroyed at any moment now . .

Balseru answered him .

“I’ll be following after them soon .  However, I cannot die right now .  For now…  I’ll have to remove myself to rule out the probability of my death . ”

-What nonsense are you talking about?

“You will find out soon, hero Azell Karzark . ”

After his words ended, Balseru’s presence vanished .  Azell grinded his teeth when Balseru hid himself like a ghost .

A heavy sound rang out in front of him .

Koong!

The ground shook .  The rising cloud of dust dispersed as Reygus’ enormous white body approached him .

Phi and Rho’s fallen forms were next to it .  The two had met their end .  Their consciousness could no longer be felt .  When the magical energy within their body dispersed, their skeleton would break down and disperse .

<Hmm .  I was very angry before, but I feel thankful now . >

“What nonsense are you talking?”

<They were pretty good sparring partners .  Thanks to them I can fight you once again at full strength . >

“Do you not realize that you are close to being alone now?”

It was as he said .  

Balseru and the two Undead hadn’t occupied Reygus for long .  However, the outcome of the battle was determined during that brief time period .  The Dragon Demon king worshippers were truly cornered thanks to Azell’s active role in battle .

Reygus looked at his surrounding .

<Jeez .  Whether it is the past or now, it’s the same . >

During the Dragon Demon war, Reygus ignored what was going on in his surrounding as he fought like a berserker .  His battle style was basically like a hurricane sweeping through the battlefield .  This was why his allies didn’t fight with him, and the commanders had to take his quirk into consideration when coming up with battle tactics .

Basically, Reygus did whatever it pleased, so it was familiar with the situation where its allies were on a brink of defeat .

<I’ll have to hold out until our reinforcements come . >

“I’ll end this before that occurs . ”

<That is what I hoped you would say . >

A delighted laughter flowed out from Reygus’ helmet .  The two legendary figures once again clashed .

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The Undead do not tire .  They weren’t bound by a body’s structural limit like the range of motion of joints .  On top of all of that, their ability increased as their magical energy increased .

Still, the Undead form of Reygus was weaker than its previous living form, because it had a crucial weakness .

Basically, Reygus had lost its Dragon Demon magic .

Even if the quantity of magical energy was about the same as before, Reygus was a Dragon Arts practitioner .  The loss of the Dragon Demon magic was too big of a loss .  Even if it was an expert, there was a limit as to how much of an adjustment it could make to its fighting style . There was a clear ceiling even if Reygus trained diligently .

However, Reygus had used some unknowable method to regain its Dragon Demon magic, and it was stronger than when it was alive .

Azell realized this fact from just a single exchange of blows .

From the beginning, Azell had overextended himself to produce a power that his vessel couldn’t contain .  Even if he was adept at controlling the effects with his techniques, he couldn’t completely erase all the backlash .  As time passed, the burden on his body increased, and his movements slowed .

On the other hand, Reygus didn’t suffer from such problems .

No, it had become much stronger after its transformation .

“Koohk!”

Azell was busy expanding the number of his clones .  Azell groaned as he backed off .  However, Reygus used Instantaneous Movement to track him down, and it swung its hammer at terrifying speed .

Too-hahk!

His stance was half broken, so Azell couldn’t block the attack .  However, the Dragon Majin immediately turned into light to hit the Soul Hammer from the side .

Then… . .

Kwahng! Kwah-kwahng!

Azell’s clones hit Reygus with consecutive attacks when his defense faltered .  Each clone used every magical energy they possessed to hit Reygus, but it barely took any damage .  It only retreated haltingly, and its armor remained unbroken .

This continued on like this for a while .

If one was just counting the number of attacks one got in, Azell was winning in an overwhelming fashion .  Azell hadn’t taken a hit yet .  On the other hand, Reygus was being hit countless of times as it was sent flying .  

It wasn’t as if Reygus was inexperienced in terms of technique .  It moved like a heavy tank, so its style looked unrefined .  However, its techniques and perception was top notch .  Above all else, this style was impossible to pull off if one didn’t have a sturdy body .  This was true whether in life or death .

Azell’s techniques shone against such an opponent .  No matter what it did Azell could turn away its defense to create an opportunity .  Azell repeatedly applied his attacks .

However, technique wasn’t the only factor that determined the victory or defeat of a battle .

<This is unfortunate .  It is true that you are stronger in some aspect .  However, you became weaker overall?>

“You are getting beaten like a drum, yet you speak such bold words . . ”

Azell glared at it as he bluffed .

In comparison to Azell during the Dragon Demon war…

To be precise, his techniques and senses had increased significantly compared to the Azell before Reygus’ death .  The Sky Splitter also had evolved to a much superior form of Dragon weapon .

Of course, his body was much stronger than his past self .

He had increased his physical ability, and the vessel to hold his magical energy was much larger .

However, he had to burden himself to raise his magical energy to a level comparable to his prior self .  However, the clincher was the fact the his pool of Dragon Demon magic was too shallow, so his techniques were less effective .

Reygus felt regret this point .  After waking up in this era, he had met his favorite and most enjoyable opponent, yet Azell wasn’t at full strength yet .

Suddenly, Azell stopped as he put on a baffled expression on his face .

It was because Reygus had stopped attacking to speak .