Dragon Maken War - Chapter 260

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Chapter 260 - One Person (6)

6

Sah-ahhhhhhhhhhh……!

A white cold energy was sweeping through the deepest part of the Dragon Demon castle .  It was the hallway that was connected to the Abyss .   It was akin to water bursting forth from a breached dam .  The white cold energy was terrifying .  It froze the hallway as it pushed forward .

If there was anyone alive, death was a certainty .  However, there was only corpses remaining in the corridor .

No, someone was still alive .

“It is safe now . ”

After another wave of cold energy swept through the corridor, it died down .  Suddenly, someone appeared in this space .  She was a Dragon Demon female with long silver hair .  It was Arrieta .  

She looked haggard as she swayed on her feet .  A hand suddenly appeared in the empty air, and the hand steadied Arrieta .

“Are you alright?”

Laura revealed herself as she asked the question .  The two of them had used Dimensional Distortion to avoid the wave of cold energy .  

Arrieta replied as she relied on Laura’s hand to hold herself up .

“I want to say I am fine, but…  Unfortunately, I’m not in a position where I can bluff .  Ooh-ook . ”

Arrieta groaned as she sank to the floor .

There was a thin layer of ice all over her body, and one of her arms was frozen solid .  It was the price of the battle she had fought earlier .  

Laura was also in rough shape .  However, she had fared better than Arrieta .  She used her magic to warm up Arrieta’s body .

Arrieta looked much better as she spoke .

“Queen of Frozen Land .  She was nasty woman . ”

There was a pillar placed below the Abyss .

Queen of the Frozen Land .

She was a crazy transcendent being that wanted to make the world into a frozen paradise .

Laura and Arrieta had escaped from Reshoo, and they had infiltrated the Abyss .  They had broken the seal .  The battle had been fierce but short .  In the end, they were able to eliminate the Queen of the Frozen Land using the Extreme Extinction .

Arrieta spoke .

“I am fine, Laura .  You should go ahead of me . ”

“But…… . ”

“I cannot help you in this state .  I don’t want to be a burden .  In the time it took us to finish the fight, the fight outside might have ended… .  However, if the fight is still ongoing, he’ll need your help . ”

“Will you be ok? You no longer have your Dragon Demon weapon… . ”

“…ha ha .  I received it from Azell in the first place .  Moreover, I’m not fighting this fight just for him . ”

Arrieta answered in a weak voice .

In order to use the Extreme Extinction, she had to sacrifice the Crying Phoenix .

There were two reasons why she had sacrificed the Crying Phoenix instead of the Vitan’s Chalice .  First, she determined that the Vitan’s Chalice might be needed in the future .  Secondly, she determined that the Vitan’s Chalice would be needed after the Queen of the Frozen Land had been defeated with the Extreme Extinction .

Her judgement was correct .  

If they had sacrificed the Vitan’s Chalice, they would have died by the wave of cold energy emitted by the Queen of the Frozen land .  She had let out waves of cold energy in her death throes .

“…… . ”

The two women silently looked at each other for a brief moment .

Laura nodded her head slightly .  She used Dimensional Distortion to head towards the surface .

7

When Atein realized what was going on, he was taken aback .

“They were able to enter into the Abyss without my notice?”

The Abyss was the most important location for Atein .  This was why he hadn’t been lazy in monitoring the Abyss .

However, his detection spells had not gone off .  Laura and Arrieta had wiped out the guards as they infiltrated the Abyss .  Atein hadn’t known they were there until the seal to the Queen of the Frozen Land was broken .

Atein was flustered, but he soon had the answer .  

“It was Kayalia!”

“Yes . ”

As he gave the answer, Azell attacked Atein .

Too-hahk!

Atein’s spells had collapsed, so he had to block with his Darkness Engraver as he retreated .

Azell planned on immediately pushing towards Atein, but he swayed on his feet .  He had overburdened his body with his earlier attack, so his body wasn’t responding to his will .

“Shit!”

“She still had this much power… .  She completely owned me with that move . ”

Atein quickly recovered his defensive magic as he mumbled to himself .

He had place restrictions on Kayalia’s access to information, so he hadn’t been worried about her .  However, Kayalia had transcended his estimation .

She was restricted from gathering information from the Great Darkness, yet she was capable of interfering with his flow of incoming information .  Kayalia had hidden this ability, and she had used it at the most crucial moment .  She had taken Atein unawares .  

‘I see .  She used the delay that occurs when information is sent towards me .

Atein realized how he had been duped .

He had unfettered access to the information gathered by the Great Darkness .  On the other hand, Aincera couldn’t handle the unfettered access  This was why he had put a restriction on how the information could be accessed .  He had been worried that unfettered access to the Great Darkness would damage Aincera’s sense of self .

This was why the user was given only the information that was considered to be important .  The priority of the information had to be set manually .  When the Great Darkness received an information, there was a step before the information could be transmitted to Atein .  

Kayalia used this fact to her advantage .  

Atein had made it so that they couldn’t see each other’s information .  However, he hadn’t blocked her ability to voluntarily send information towards the Great Darkness .

Kayalia used this inconsistency .  She had sent a massive amount of fake information, and it had caused massive problems to the filter that sorted the incoming information .  She used this state of confusion to sneak false information past the filter .

Reshoo had wondered why her abilities hadn’t matched up with her reputation in their fight .  While she was supporting Leticia and Kairen, she had been hiding Laura and Arrieta’s progress as they attacked the Abyss .  She had hidden all of this from Atein .  

Atein queried him .  

“You used all your power to keep me fully occupied in this battle .  Was this your role in the plan?”

“I didn’t plan on dragging this out .  If it was possible, I would have ended this fight already .  It just turned out like this . ”

“I see .  That's . . . ”

Atein let out a despondent laughter at Azell’s answer .

If Atein had the time to check the veracity of the information, this tactic wouldn’t have worked .  Atein was a clone user, so he was very good at multitasking .   

However, both fighters had to use all their powers to fight each other .  Atein didn’t have the luxury of paying attention to anything else .   .

“What a stunner .  I’ll agree with what you said earlier .  You aren’t arrogant . ”

“I'm so thankful that you acknowledged that fact .  It almost makes me want to shed a tear . ”

Azell went on the offensive .

When the Queen of the Frozen Land was unsealed, there were only five pillars left .  Moreover, it was the pillar that maintained the Abyss, which was basically the heart of the Great Darkness .

Even if the Great Darkness had gotten stronger through the deaths of the Dragon Demon King worshippers, the Great Darkness couldn’t function properly any more .

Atein’s current state was proof of this fact .  He had been freely using the spells stored within the Great Darkness up until now .  This function was longer working .

Pa-pa-pa-pa-pa!

As the swords clashed against each other, the wind roared around them .  The lines of light and darkness crossed each other .  Atein and Azell was fighting with their swords at ridiculous speeds .

“Ha-ah!”

At some point, Azell had retreated backwards .  Atein immediately used his magic when he saw this .  However, Azell was right back in front of Atein .  It was as if Azell had never retreated .  

‘Brand of Paradise!’

His abnormal movement was pulled off by using the Brand of Paradise .  It could manipulate the flow of time .  Azell had accelerated time to throw off Atein’s timing .  He used the Pure Copper technique to rush Atein .

Kwa-kwa-kwa-kwa-kwahng!

After a beat later, Atein’s spells exploded behind Azell .  Atein had sent the spells after he set his target .  This was why his spells missed when his timing was thrown off .  It couldn’t be helped .

Kwahng!

The explosion rang out as several buildings were demolished .  Azell soared into the air as six clones appeared as they swung their lightning swords .

-Thunder Dragon’s Horn!

The bluish white thunderbolt hit Atein .

Atein was also using clones, so he was able to block four out of six attacks .  He became a bloody mess when two Thunder Dragon’s Horn hit him .  He gritted his teeth .

“Ha-ahhhhht!”

Atein let out a shout to quench his pain .  In a flash, it felt as if he was having an out of body experience .

When was the last time he had shown this much passion?  He had let out a shout to overcome the pain that was ruling over his body .  How long had it been since he did that?

Azell rushed forward .  He was using the Ultrahigh Speed Pure Copper technique .  It was an attack that Atein shouldn’t have been able to dodge, but… .

-Infinite Plain!

When Azell stabbed with his sword, the space in front of him extended far into the distance .

‘He got me!’

Azell’s face turned white .  He never expected Atein to place a Dimensional Distortion trap using his magic!

On the other side of the far away distance, a streak of darkness was moving away from him .  Azell attacked .  He tried to stop Atein by attacking the spell .

Pah-ah-ah-ah!

The Dimensional Distortion should have been ripped apart like paper .  Why didn’t it cancel?

“Oh no……!”

Azell realized that this was an intricate trap with two layers .

Atein had used the Dimensional Distortion to stop Azell’s charge .  Azell had lost his timing and he was flustered .  He desperately tried to block the incoming attack .

However, he was deceived once again .  When Azell focused his power on his defense, the Dimensional Distortion was withdrawn .  Azell had diverted his power for nothing .

Atein’s real aim was waiting for Azell .  When Azell returned to normal space,  he was surrounded on four sides by constructs of darkness .  

-Gatekeeper of Emptiness!

The Dragon Demon weapon called Gatekeeper of Emptiness used Dimensional Distortion to connect two points in space .  Cursed Darkness and cold energy appeared out of the construct of darkness .  A vacuumous energy was also sent towards him .

Kwa-kwa-kwa-kwa!

Azell was sent flying before he could even scream .

He was barely able to surround himself with the Unyielding Fortress, but he couldn’t mount a proper defense .  He only stopped the attack for a brief moment .  His defense shattered as he fell to the ground .

“Ooh-ook……!”

Atein had suddenly been attacked too .  He groaned as he fell to the ground .  He was barely able to right himself before he crashed into the half destroyed building .  He laughed in disbelief .

“You were able to attack in such a situation .  You’ve always been a ridiculous person . . . ”

After the double layered trap took hold of Azell, Atein used all his power to attack Azell .  He even brought out a Dragon Demon weapon that he hadn’t revealed before .  It was called the Ice Forest .  Azell was busy blocking this attack, yet he was able to summon two clones .  The two clones had attacked Atein .

The Underworld’s Marksman possessed a critical ability .  It was able to pierce through most defensive magic .  The bolts had pierced Atein’s stomach and left shoulder .  He suffered a serious injury .

“Atein!”

Azell’s angered shout could be heard .

The Dragon Demon magic rushed forward like a tsunami, and the spells meant to hit Azell from afar was swept away .  Then a light started to extend into the air .

-Come Dragon Demon weapon!  Master of Raging Waves!

After he transitioned the Sky Splitter into its light form, he summoned a new Dragon Demon weapon .  It was called the Master of Raging Waves .  It could attack in the physical and spiritual realm .  It caused the nearby buildings to shake as it ruthlessly collapsed Atein’s spells .

“I guess the tables have turned . ”

Atein realized that Azell had also prepared a trap, and he had baited Atein into this spot .

There was a pillar of light stretching into the sky .  It was the Sky Splitter .  The Sky Splitter looked like a tree made out of light .

Azell didn’t hide the fact that he was manifesting the Sun Lightsaber .

The injury to his body was large, but he had finished the Dual Banding of his ninth Ring of Life .  He was able to create a clone that could freely use the Dragon Demon magic generated by the ninth Ring of LIfe .

As he started unleashing the Sun Lightsaber, he blocked his surrounding with the Unyielding Fortress .  He used the Master of Raging Waves to stop outside interference as he made his move .  On top of that, the countless light marbles from the Box of Hate blocked spells from being used around him .

It was as if a fortress had appeared in the middle of the city .  

Azell wasn’t done yet .

The White Flame Phoenix was letting out white hot flames .  The Dawn’s Defender manifested as silhouettes of Laura and Kayalia .  They flew in the air as the monitored the battlefield .  Azell held air superiority .  He had complete command over the domain he had created .

Even if Atein was able to enter into this space, he wouldn’t be able to interfere with his magic .  Spells and clones had to be created outside Azell’s domain .  

‘Are you trying to induce a final showdown, Azell?’

Even if Azell had massive amounts of Dragon Demon magic, he couldn’t maintain this scenario for too long .  This move would haved put stress on his Energy Pulse in normal times, but Azell was seriously injured right now .

‘It is a temptation that I can’t pass up . ’

Atein burst into laughter without even realizing it .

He knew this was a trap, but he couldn’t help it .  He had to step into it .  If he let Azell alone, he, Azell would be able to complete a move that might exterminate him .

Since all the spells stored within the Great Darkness had collapsed, Atein had to move directly .  He had no choice .

Of course, Azell didn’t let Atein do as he pleased .

Azell’s clones appeared .  They were surrounded by lightning, and they assaulted Atein .  Atein’s clones responded to the attack, and he counterattacked with the Darkness Engraver .

Pah-haht!

As soon Atein defeated the clones with his sword, he kicked off the ground .  He accelerated using the Pure Copper technique .  The Underworld’s Marksman barely missed him .

“Hoo hoo!  It has been awhile since I’ve charge a foe instead of waiting for them to attack me!”

Atein ignored the pain emanating from all over his body .

He had thought his heart has turned cold, but it was beating now .  He had always seen everything in front of him as lights that’ll be extinguished in an instant .  However, he was suddenly in the now, and he was swept up in a feeling of euphoria .

Pah-cheet!

Azell’s clone was surrounded by flame as it attacked Atein .  It was instantly defeated .  Another clone came up behind Atein with exquisite timing .  However, Atein didn’t even need to turn his head .  He crouched as he shot an elbow out backwards .  When the elbow hit his target, Atein flip backwards into the air like an acrobat .  He split open the head of the clone .

‘Even if the effect of the Brand of Paradise was used to its estimated maximum, it’ll take him 17 seconds to finish the Sun Lightsaber . ’

Atein passively gathered the information around him, and he acquired the answer he wanted .

Even if Azell was able to accelerate the time using the Brand of Paradise, Atein held the advantage .  The curtain of darkness was covering the sky, so it significantly slowed down the completion of the Sun Lightsaber .  The lack of light made it very difficult for Azell to finish his move .

‘Fourteen seconds . . ’

As he ran forward, Atein’s clones appeared around him in ones and twos .  Azell’s clones went on the offensive, but Atein’s clones weathered the storm using their magic .  The clones opened up a path that would allow the real Atein to attack Azell .

“Come!  Oh, darkness!”

Atein shouted .

Darkness gathered all around him .  The Sky Splitter wasn’t the only Dragon Demon weapon that could amplify its power .  The Darkness Engraver was the antithesis of the Sky Splitter, yet it could be used similarly to the Sky Splitter .

This battlefield was where the Darkness Engraver’s power was at its zenith .

‘Ten seconds . ’

The pillars of darkness had risen into the air on the outskirts of the city .  Parts of the darkness broke away from the pillars as it gathered around the Darkness Engraver .  Darkness also descended from the sky .  It was as if the curtain of darkness was letting out a downpour of darkness .  It was sucked into the Darkness Engraver .  A normal person would barely be able to see what was in front of their eyes in such darkness .  At the same time, a clear outline appeared in the darkness as it pulsed .

-Come Dragon Demon weapon!  Dream’s Apostle!

Atein withdrew the Moon of Rest and Anger .  He summoned the Dream’s Apostle .  

Azell’s clones were no longer functioning properly .

Until a moment ago, Azell’s clones kept appearing several meters away from Atein .  Now they had to manifest far away from Atein .

Even if one was a master of using clones, mental energy had to be gathered in one place alongside magical energy to manifest clones .  The Dream’s Apostle had the effect of interfering and blocking the mental waves around Atein .

‘Seven seconds . ’

No one stood in Atein’s way any more .  Atein shouted as he raised the sword made out of concentrated darkness .

“It is my victory, Azell!”

It was a mere difference of five seconds .  Atein’s secret technique was complete five seconds faster than the completion of Azell’s Sun Lightsaber .

-Dark Sky Engraver!