Dragon Maken War - Chapter 251

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Chapter 251 - Darkness Incarnate (9)

It happened at that moment .

“Stop . ”

Saibein’s voice was full of grief .  Niberis tried to shake her head, but Saibein’s Dragon Soul roared before she could do that .

Goo-ohhhhhhh!

A powerful wave of power pushed the nearby enemies backwards .  At the same time, it broke apart the Extreme Extinction technique, which Niberis had been desperately trying to complete .

“Ah……!”

Niberis was taken aback .  Saibein laughed as he took her falling body into his arms .

“Sir Kieren . ”

“Yes?”

“I know I am asking much of you, but could you buy me 30 seconds?  Can you do it?”

Saibein didn’t listen to Kieren’s answer .  He wrapped the Dragon Soul around Niberis .  Niberis was being suppressed by Saibein, so she couldn’t do anything .  She could only watch as he used his Dragon Demon magic to heal her body .

‘Father, why……?’

Saibein should know that his actions were pointless .  So why did he choose to go down this path?

“I promised myself that I wouldn’t live like my father, Niberis . ”

Saibein’s voice sounded long way off as if it was a dream .  Niberis couldn’t see him, but he had a gentle smile on his face .

“I’ve never been able to act like your father .  Still, I do not want to watch my daughter die in front of my eyes .  Please…… . ”

The latter half of his words couldn’t be heard as the sound of a nearby explosion buried his voice .  Niberis’ consciousness was fading into the darkness .  She soundlessly despaired .

‘Father……!’

11

The source of the ringing explosion was Reygus .  When he heard Niberis’ call, he had rushed towards her .  He did so as he took on the fierce attack of his enemies .

The cost of such an action was huge .  Half of his upper body had already been destroyed, yet he had been pummeled by the attack of his enemies .  Severe cracks had formed all over his body .  It wouldn’t be strange if his body fell apart at any moment .  

If Reygus had done nothing, his body would have been destroyed .  He was forcefully keeping his body together through sheer force of will .  If he continued to fight, his death was guaranteed .

Moreover, the Great Darkness lost the god of Death Belrun’s ability .  Reygus would no longer be able to reincarnate himself .  If he died here, it would be his final resting place .

<I don’t have much time .  She fell asleep before she could tell me why she called me over here .  What shall I do?>

“Will you listen to my request instead?”

<What do you want me to do?>

“First, I want you to block everyone that approaches us . ”

Saibein spoke those words as he withdrew the Dragon Soul, which had been healing Niberis .  He deployed his spells once again as he gave Kieren some respite .  Kieren had been prepared for his own death, so he was abusing his Energy Pulse .

“Kuh-huhk, uh-uhk…… . ”

Kieren sunk to the ground .  Seventy percent of his spells collapsed, but it couldn’t be helped .

“Sir Kieren . ”

Saibein grabbed his shoulder as he spoke .

“You did very well .  I know this is cruel of me, but I would like to ask you for another favor . ”

“Please speak…… . ”

Kieren breathed roughly as he answered Saibein .  

Saibein laughed .

“Please look after my daughter . ”

“…Saibein-nim?”

“I won’t forgive you if you are unable to save my child . ”

When he finished speaking, Sabein turned his back towards Kieren .  Then he spoke to Reygus .

“I’ll block their attack .  Could you open up a path for them?”

<You can see my current state, yet you are asking me of this?>

“Will you turn down my request?”

Saibein grinned as he used his magic .

<I won’t be a man if I let the little miss die!  A man should show his spirit in such a moment!>

Reygus’ remaining arm brought down his Soul Hammer .  A wave of earthquake spread in a cone-like shape as it created a hole in the encircling net of the Dragon Demon King worshippers .

At the same time, Saibein yelled out his order .

“Now!  Go!”

Kieren didn’t give a reply .  He just used his all power to fly .  He had Niberis in his arms .

Saibein didn’t look back .  He yelled out towards his enemies .

“Those that worship my father’s madness!  Look!”

At the same time, incredible power was unleashed from within him .  For an instant, his enemies flinched as they looked at him .

Until now, Saibein had been controlling how much Dragon Demon magic he was using .  He had been keeping some in reserve in case of a drawn out battle .  While he had displayed devastating power up until now, he hadn’t used a significant portion of his Dragon Demon magic .  He had chained his spells together to create greater effect .  It was a highly advanced way to use magic, and it had allowed him to avoid using a large portion of his Dragon Demon magic .  

It was different now .  He didn’t hold back any power in reserve .  He squeezed out every ounce of his power .

The darkness magic spread outwards like a tsunami, and countless spheres of darkness appeared from within the darkness .  Moreover, the spells that he had placed around him was triggered .  A storm of magic engulfed his surrounding .

Kwa-kwa-kwa-kwa-kwa-kwa……!

It was a flashy attack that looked like it could overturn the heavens, but in reality, there was little substance to it .

The amount of power and spells being used was incredible .  It was almost unbelievable that a single person was able to do this .  It might have worked if Saibein was facing normal troops .  However, his enemies were the elites of the Plain of Darkness .  They were able to weather the attack without taking much damage .

The only problem was the fact that the spells were continuous .

Spells kept bombarding the Dragon Demon King worshippers, and they were being driven backwards .

“Mmm!  Prince Saibein plans to sacrifice himself for his daughter!”

Everyone knew what Saibein was trying to do .

This was the absolute worst way a high ranked magician could use his magic .  The result was much worse compared to the power he had invested .

From the perspective of their enemies, they would win if they could hold out .  Saibein would burn himself out .  He wouldn’t be able to cause significant damage to them .

However, Niberis and Kieren would be able to run away as a tradeoff .

‘We can’t let those two get away .  When Saibein’s attack slows down, we’ll split into two groups .  We’ll track them down . ’

From their perspective, Niberis was someone that they had to kill .  She possessed a Dragon Demon weapon, so she’ll be able to use Extreme Extinction .

“I can clearly see what you guys are thinking . Do you really think you’ll be able to win against us just by waiting us out?”

At that moment, Saibein’s voice hit the minds of the Dragon Demon King worshippers .  It was delivered through magic .

“I’ll show you why you are wrong .  You should watch me .  I’ll kill the god of Rest through Extreme Extinction!”

“What?”

Everyone was shocked .  This move completely cut the ground out from under his opponents .

‘Is he bluffing?’

Of course, it was highly probable that Saibein was bluffing .

However, they thought about Saibein’s reputation as a magician .  Even if they thought Saibein was making a bluff, they couldn’t ignore his words .  What if he really was capable of doing what he claimed?  They had to stop Saibein at all cost .

“Shit!  Stop him!”

In the end, the Dragon Demo King worshippers had to give up on being passive .  They had to stop Saibein even if the risk of them taking damage increased .

Reygus also queried him .

<Will you be able to do it?>

“My daughter can do it .  There is no reason why I can’t do it either . ”

Saibein grinned .

In order for him to break free from Albatan’s contract, he had to barter with Albatan .  The content of the deal was… .

“Albatan let me go, because he was satisfied with the price I paid . ”

It was the Extreme Extinction technique .  

Saibein had held back Niberis for couple days .  He told everyone that he was going to teach Niberis how to use the Book of Darkness .  It had actually been an excuse to enact his secret plan .  There was a secret function to the Book of Darkness that Niberis didn’t know about .

Every magic of its user was engraved into the Book of Darkness .

As soon as Niberis had acquired the Book of darkness, she was able to display immense power .  This was possible, because every spell learned throughout Saibein’s life had been engraved into the Dragon Demon weapon .  When Niberis became its owner, all the spells she knew was also engraved into Book of Darkness .

Basically, the Extreme Extinction technique was engraved into the Book of Darkness as soon as Niberis learned it from Laura .

Saibein didn’t tell Niberis about this .  He made an excuse .  He told her he was trying to teach Niberis about the Book of Darkness .  In the meantime, he gained access to the Book of Darkness, and he stole the Extreme Extinction technique .

Of course, he couldn’t immeidately use the technique .  It was the version made by Carlos, so one had to sacrifice a Dragon Demon weapon to be able to use it .

This was why Saibein had made a stipulation in his deal with Albatan .

‘I want you to help me modify this technique as soon as possible .  Instead of sacrificing a Dragon Demon weapon, I would like to sacrifice my Dragon Soul .  Please cooperate with me . ’

Freedom wasn’t the only price extracted for providing the Extreme Extinction technique .  Saibein received cooperation from Albatan and Libetan .  They were two Dragons, who had gained wisdom .  As a result, he was able to modify and evolve the Extreme Extinction technique in a short amount of time .  He rejoined Niberis after he did this .

“I never expected to say goodbye to her as soon as I came to see her . …… . ”

Saibein turned his gaze towards the direction where Niberis and Kieren had left .  Reygus coughed .

<Jeez .  It seems I brought up a sore subject without knowing the full situation .  I’m sorry . >

“At least, you know you should be sorry . ”

<This is all I can do for you now .  I can be your traveling companion as we head down the road of death .  I acknowledge you as a man, prince . >

“Ha ha ha .  That is good to hear .  Let’s go now . ”

Saibein let out a heroic laughter .

Their enemies rushed towards them .  They were ready to sacrifice their lives .  The Dragon Demon King worshippers had to push through the storm of spells, so several dozen members were killed in the process .  However, they didn’t blink an eye .

‘We have to stop them at all cost!’

Atein had promised them rewards in the afterlife, so they weren’t afraid of death .  They were fanatics .

When the bloodied Dragon Demon King worshippers were about to reach Saibein, Reygus stepped in between them .

<Let’s see if you guys can end me, you brats!>

Even as Reygus let out a hearty laughter, his armor was breaking apart .

He was already at death’s door .  Reygus laughed even though he was aware of this truth .

Kwah-jeek!

One of his enemies stabbed his sword into a crack in his armor .  Reygus headbutted him .  A spear stabbed into the hole created in Reygus’ armor .  Afterwards, spells were sent towards him .  Fragments of his armor flew apart into the surrounding when he was hit with the spells .

<Koo-oooh!  You guys play pretty hard!>

At the same time, Reygus brought down his Soul Hammer .  The warriors, who stabbed with their weapons, didn’t have time to retreat .  A powerful shockwave exploded outwards, and they were swept up in it .

Koo-goo-goo-goo……!

Reygus sat down in the middle of the battlefield .  

The previous attack had the unfortunate effect of damaging Reygus too .  He could no longer stand up .

<Hey .  Prince!  I did my part .  Are you done?>

“It is done . ”

While Reygus was having his final fight, Saibein’s Dragon Soul was letting out a light as it encircled the god of Rest .

Saibein could see his enemies charge him as they screamed .  However, it was too late .

The Extreme Extinction will soon kill the god of Rest .  Afterwards, his life energy would combust .  His suicide attack would deal a critical blow to his enemies .

‘Niberis, this is all I can do for you .  Please live a happy life . ’

Saibein smiled .  He was near death, yet his heart was surprisingly peaceful .

Saibein spoke as the light continued to get stronger .

“I never expected you to be my traveling companion in death . ”

<Are you complaining?>

“No, it isn’t bad at all .  I was able to act like a parent thanks to you . ”

<Ha ha ha!  Good!>

The two men looked at each other as they laughed .

The white light engulfed everything as it expanded outwards .

12

Kayalia suddenly raised her head as she mumbled to herself .

-Ah…… .

“What is it?”

Azell queried her .

Their surrounding had turned into a battlefield .

Azell’s party fought off the enemies that were converging towards them .  They were doing so, while the White Flame Phoenix and the Crying Phoenix maintained their flight .  

It was curious to see Kayalia be distracted in the middle of a fight .

Kayalia let out a sad laughter as she spoke .

-Reygus oppa went ahead of us .

“…… . ”

-Still, he accomplished his goal before he passed away .  It is so like oppa .  The pillar was destroyed .

If it was as she said, half of the twelve Pillars of Darkness was destroyed .  One of the party’s goals had been achieved .

“That bastard…… . ”

Azell felt mixed emotions as he mumbled to himself .  Reygus had been a nuisance both as an enemy and an ally .  Still, Azell felt mixed emotions at that moment .

Kayalia spoke .

-There isn’t much time left .

“Ok . ”

He nodded his head as he looked into the distance .  In the middle of the snowy plain, there was an enormous castle .  An imposing snow-covered mountain was behind the castle, and a city was built around the castle .  

They were at the heart of the Plain of Darkness .  The Dragon Demon castle was in front of them .