Chapter 230: 230
Chapter 230 - Father & Daughter's Choice (4)
‘Amazing . ’
Azell was impressed .
Each one of them were powerful, but they fit so well together . They were like individual blades to a rotating buzz saw . It took them around 10 seconds to dispatch the three enemies . Their enemies hadn’t had the chance to get off a signal flare .
“We’ll head in immediately . ”
Moreover, their ability to assess a situation was outstanding .
Even if the signal flare hadn’t been lit, their enemies would have found out about the attack in short order . This was why they had to charge in before they could get organized for defense . They continued to rush through the forest at full force . They killed the second patrol in a flash . However, when they met the third patrol, their enemies had gotten wind of what was going on . Their entire force descended on the siblings .
-Puh-ung!
When he saw this, Jierens Lakadi didn’t hesitate as he detonated a signal flare .
「It’s the signal…… . 」
「It is time to fight…… . 」
The hundred Guardian Shadows, who were on standby, were mobilized .
In a fight against numerous enemies, the siblings didn’t hesitate to borrow the power of the Guardian Shadows . They used their overwhelming power to push straight towards the waypoint of the Road of Emptiness . They pushed until they destroyed the waypoint . This was the basic strategy used by the four Lakardi siblings .
Kwah-jeek!
A warrior got in the path of the running Bakard . The enemy warrior was sent flying by Bakard’s shield strike .
Kwahng!
The warrior that was flanking Bakard was struck down by the steel mace of Eileen .
Puh-uhng! Puh-puh-puh-puhng!
Sarah and Jierens monitored their surrounding as they tirelessly poured out spells .
Azell followed behind them, and he barely had to do anything . It was a testament to how well balanced the attack and defense of the siblings were . It was flawless .
However, the Dragon Demon King worshippers didn’t go down easily .
Ggwah-gwa-gwahng!
A powerful thunderbolt detonated, and it slowed down Bakard .
The information regarding the Lakadi siblings were known to the Dragon Demon King worshippers . This was why three magicians combined their powers to created a powerful lightning bolt . Even the Lakadi siblings had to come to a halt when faced with such an attack .
“Koohk!”
The Lakadi siblings came to a halt, while pushing through a large number of enemies . It immediately led them to being surrounded by their enemies .
Of course, the four Lakadi siblings planned for such an eventuality . They immediately changed their formation . The five party members stood back to back, so they could face five directions .
Afterwards, they started attacking their enemies! They were like a spinning saw!
While the two magicians tried to break through the enemies closing around them, Bakard changed his weapon . He used his Dragon Arts to float his longsword and shield into the air . He unsheathed the greatsword on his back . He grasped it with his two hands as he concentrated his power into it .
“Roar! Oh, Earth Dragon!”
After he let out the cantrip, Lakardi brought down the greatsword . When he did so, his swordstrike created a shockwave as it split open the ground . It was the same phenomena that occurred when Reygus brought down his Soul Hammer . It was just smaller in scale .
Kwa-kwa-kwa-kwah!
As several dozen meter of earth was overturned, enemies were sent flying . . Bakard used the same attack three consecutive times as he separated his enemies from each other . Then he once again took up his longsword and shield .
This was why he was called the Hundred Sword Count . His martial arts allowed him to use multitude of weapons . He changed his fighting style based on the situation . At times, he went strong . On other times, he was steadfast . He was constantly changing .
‘At this rate, I might be a distraction . ’
Azell wasn’t standing by and doing nothing . He followed the Lakardi siblings, and he killed the enemies coming up from the rear . After being surrounded by their enemies, he had slain three foes .
However, he continued to observe the four siblings working as a whole . He wondered if it would be better if he fought further away from them .
‘Since we have Kayalia, we aren’t short of a magician, but… It makes me want to recruit them . ’
Of course, each of them were excellent . However, their ability to work as a whole amplified their abilities . It impressed Azell .
“They are coming again!”
Bakard yelled out .
While his party was taking care of the warriors rushing towards them, the three enemy magicians were starting to create another thunderbolt . Bakard concentrated his power in his shield, and he got ready to defend .
At that moment, Azell slipped away from his position, and he got in front of Bakard . Bakard was taken aback, and he was about to object . Azell spoke before Bakard could speak .
“You can leave the defense to me . Get ready to attack . ”
Afterwards, the thunderbolt detonated .
Ggaw-roo-roong!
Bakard’s eyes widened .
It was a stronger thunderbolt than before, yet the barrier created by the combined might of the four siblings felt no impact .
‘That’s……!’
The sword in Azell’s hand swallowed up the lightning bolt . The blade burned with a blue white light .
‘Horn of the Thunder Dragon!’
Afterwards, Azell brought his sword down . The thunderbolt emitted from the sword was several times stronger than the thunderbolt sent by the magicians . It went through his enemies .
Ggwah-gwa-gwa-gwa……!
The enemies didn’t even get to scream before they were swallowed up by the thunderbolt . An open space of 30 meters was cleared in front of Azell .
“That’s pretty good . ”
Their enemies were concentrated in one location, and they had used their defensive skills . This was why the effectiveness of the Horn of the Thunder Dragon was reduced . Only 10 warriors were killed instantly .
Azell had been a shadow up until now, but he had stepped forward . The reason was quite simple .
“Let’s end this before the second reinforcement comes . ”
The Guardian Shadows had informed him about the first reinforcement that had been dispatched . From this point on, the waypoint would stop working for 10 minutes .
“Mmmm”
Bakard was taken aback, but he didn’t forget their mission . His countless experience in battle allowed him to overcome any childish emotions he felt, and he was able to make the optimal choice .
“Rage! Oh, Light Dragon!”
When he swung his sword, a beam of light cut through his surrounding . It was a weaker attack than the greatsword, which had overturned the earth . However, he was able to attack his enemies repeatedly, and he was able to knock them back . When their enemies were knocked back, the four siblings worked as one to slaughter their enemies .
While they showed off their phenomenal power to break through enemy troops, Azell released his Dragon Demon magic .
-Come Dragon Maken!
He had already seen enough of Lakadi siblings . Since their enemies had sent in their first wave of reinforcement, he no longer had to hide his identity .
He immediately split open the heavens as a brilliant light appeared in front of him .
-Sky Splitter!
Azell held the sword that was bleeding out blue light . He moved away from the Lakadi siblings . At the same time, he jumped through space to appear within the midst of his enemies . The light from his sword looked like fire and thunder at the same time . It cut through them .
“Koo-ahhhhhk!”
“Great sinner Azell Karzark……!”
The screams of the Dragon Demon King worshippers rang out .
His clones had presence, and they could appear anywhere he wanted the clones to appear . He just needed to choose a spot, and they would engage the enemies . Moreover, the Sky Splitter had transformed into light . The Dragon Demon king worshippers couldn’t even react before the sword cut through them . On top of it all, the Guardian Shadows were participating in the battle too . It was a slaughter .
Azell and the four Lakadi siblings were able to easily enter the waypoint .
“My god…… . ”
Sarah Lakadi couldn’t hide her surprise . It wasn’t just her . All four siblings expressed the same emotion .
Of course, they were capable of slaughtering and breaking through their enemies . However, when Azell revealed his power, everything became so easy . It was so easy that it was messing with their battle sense .
When they received the information regarding the arrival of the first reinforcement, they were only at the halfway to the waypoint . However, they were able to reach the waypoint in 30 seconds after Azell revealed his power .
‘Is he really the hero Azell Karzark?’
When they experienced Azell’s overwhelming power, they wanted to believe that Azell was the legendary hero Azell Karzark . They were starting to lean towards the idea that it might be a difficult truth to believe, but in the end, it was the truth .
“Koohk! Azell Karzark! You are using such a cheap tactic!”
They had pushed through their enemies so fast that the newly arrived reinforcement troops hadn’t had the chance to go out .
The tunnel was filled with all kinds of trap, but they were ineffective . Azell used his cloning technique and his Dragon Demon weapon to destroy all the traps .
Azell grinned within his helmet as he spoke .
“This isn’t the first time I’ve done this, so why are you so upset?”
Azell confirmed his suspicion when he saw the Dragon Demon King worshippers barring his path . The Plain of Darkness hadn’t sent the reinforcement . Troops from another waypoint had come when they received a signal for help . .
‘The forces stationed outside are being used like consumables . They have to die quickly for the ritual . ’
Azell felt disgusted by Atein’s plan . He took a step backwards . His enemies flinched at his action . Why did Azell suddenly move backwards after he appeared in front of them?
They found out why when the four Lakadi siblings shot forward from behind Azell .
“Roar! Oh, brave Fire Dragon!”
Bakard was in the lead as he put all his strength into swinging his greatsword . A dense flame erupted from his sword, and it detonated between his enemies . Extreme heat filled the building .
Hwahhhhhk!
Sarah, Eileen and Jierens followed up with an equally powerful attack . There was no room to dodge their attacks . It was a calamity that erupted in a localized space . The Dragon Demon King worshippers were slaughtered easily .
At the moment of their deaths, their thoughts were full of disbelief .
‘How can this be……!’
They didn't die from carelessness . When they found out their opponent was Azell, they had accepted their deaths . It was inevitable . However, they planned on wounding him .
On the other hand, they were completely taken unawares by the four siblings .
It wasn’t as if they hadn't sensed the Lakadi siblings focus their massive magical energy . However, unbelievably powerful attacks had been used against them . It shouldn’t have been possible .
“Unbelievable…… . ”
Bakard was amazed as he mumbled to himself .
The previous attacks were their killing technique . These destructive techniques were used when they wanted to kill everyone without destroying a building . In order to use these techniques, they had to go through a preparation process .
However, they were able to ambush their enemies with their techniques . It was all thanks to the Dragon Demon weapon that was summoned by Azell .
-Dismiss Dragon Demon weapon . Brand of Paradise .
Azell dismissed the Brand of Paradise, which he had been hiding behind his back .
When he entered the waypoint, he had summoned the Brand of Paradise . He accelerated the localized time around the four Lakadi siblings, so they were able to prepare their skills . Azell was already quite adept at using the Brand of Paradise now .
‘Mmm?’
Suddenly, Azell furrowed his brows .
A dark reverberation appeared from the destroyed waypoint, and it touched Azell . There was a presence within this reverberation, and it whispered to him like a wraith .
-The Dragons will disappear first… . .
‘What the hell is this?’
-Then the humans will walk the same path as them… . .
‘Atein?’
Azell defended his mind when he realized that there was a master behind the sinister thoughts . If it was Atein, he could use even such a faint reverberation in a vicious manner .
When he put up his defense, the quickly diminishing voice sounded wistful .
-Azell Kazark, you are the antagonist to my fate . You have to awaken to the fate of your race… .
“…what nonsense is this?”
Azell mumbled his words .
Bakard asked the question in puzzlement .
“What’s wrong?”
“It is nothing . I just felt a foreign presence… . . . ”
Azell shook his head as he started to walk . The party went outside, and they killed all the remaining enemies, who had been fighting the Guardian Shadows .
When the battle finished, Bakard spoke .
“Marquis Karzark . ”
“Yes . ”
“Let me correct myself . You are the hero Azell Karzark . I believe you . ”
He looked at Azell with a heated gaze .
“It makes me quake to ask this question . It has been a very long time since I’ve been afraid to ask a question . ”
Bakard took a deep breath . It wasn’t just him . All the Lakadi siblings were nervous .
They were legendary figures in the Rios Kingdom . Usually, they were the ones giving out the tests . It had been a very long time since they’ve been tested by someone else . They were having flashbacks to their childhood .
“Did we pass?”
Instead of giving an answer, Azell grinned as he put out his hand . Bakard looked puzzled for a brief moment, but he realized the meaning behind Azell’s gesture . He vigorously shook Azell’s hand .
“Of course . Please join us in the fight when the time come . ”
The day of decisive battle was already decided .
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