Dragon Maken War - Chapter 261

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Chapter 261 - One Person (7)

8

Atein put all his power into executing this attack .  The enormous sword of darkness looked as if it would touch the sky .  When it was brought down, it ruthlessly broke apart the domain being maintained by Azell .

Kwahhhhhhhhh!

The White Flame Phoenix was cut into two .  The light marbles, which were dispersed by the Box of Hate, continued to explode as they were extinguished .  Even the domain created by the Master of Raging Waves was ripped apart like paper .  Finally, the Unyielding Fortress was sliced open .  The only thing left was the enormous pillar of light .

Even the pillar of light was cut into two by the sword of darkness .

For a brief moment, darkness dominated everything .

It really was the perfect moment .  

It was as if time had stopped .  It felt as if this moment would stretch on forever .  However, the moment passed, and the magical energy making up the pillar of light fell .  The light magical energy hit the surrounding like a tsunami .

Koo-gwa-ahhhhhhhhh……!

It really looked like the city was being submerged by a tsunami .

Everything around them was destroyed .  The broken buildings were turned into rubble . The Dragon Demon castle, which had still remained intact, was swept away by the light .  It was like watching a natural disaster .   It was too solemn of a sight when one considered that only a single person had perished in this attack .

Atein continued to watch as if he was mesmerized by the sight .  Suddenly, he felt a frightening sensation .

‘Someone is watching me?’

He felt someone's gaze on him .

It wasn’t one of the civilians, who had been swept up by the calamity .  There was clear hostility directed towards him .

Koo-gwahhng……!

An explosion rang out in the distance .  

When Atein turned his gaze towards the explosion, he saw one of the pillars of Darkness fall .  Someone had destroyed the facility that was emitting the darkness .  

Kwah-ahng, kwahhhhhhhhng……!

It didn’t end there .  The second, third and fourth pillars exploded before Atein knew what was going on .  The curtain of darkness started to fall .

‘It is just one person . ’

Atein was sure that there was only one culprit .  While Atein was busy fighting Azell, this person had placed explosion magic within the facilities maintaining the pillars of Darkness .  This person had detonated the facilities all at the same time .

It resulted in the curtain of darkness starting to fade away .  Light started to filter in through the curtain of darkness .

“Mmm……!”

Atein squinted when the sunlight suddenly hit his eyes .

A blade suddenly came towards him .

Pah-jee-jeek!

Atein was surprised .  He blocked the attack, and he was flung backwards .

He was perplexed, but he immediately realized that someone had connected two points in space to attack him .

‘Aunsaurus’ descendant?’

Atein caught sight of the Dimensional Distortion from the distance .  Laura was glaring at him from the outskirts of the city .

However, she wasn’t the real problem .

‘How?’

Atein’s eyes widened .

Azell was slumped over as he stood next to her .  He was a bloody mess .  

The blue Dragon Demon weapon in his hand was burning up with a pure white light .

The wave of light washed over the ground .  Azell used the Ultrahigh Speed Pure Copper technique to pass through the Dimensional Distortion, and he attacked Atein .

Kwahng!

An explosion rang out as Atein fell towards the ground .  He was barely able to kick off the ground .  He rolled several times to lessen the damage .  Atein threw up blood .

“Now…… . ”

Azell swung his sword from the distance .

-Thunder Dragon’s Horn!

A lightning strike, which was as sharp as a blade, hit Atein .  Atein was barely able to dodge it .  Azell followed up immediately with another attack .

“Koo-ah!”

Atein refused to take it lying down .  He moved backwards at full speed as he brought up his defensive magic .  He let the force of the attack flow through him .

The pure white blade and the pitch dark blade remained locked together .

Azell yelled .

“…let’s end this ill-fated relationship between the world and you!”

They were entangled with each other as they flew at high speed .  Azell rotated his body as he let out a kick .  Atein was hit, and he was sent flying higher into the sky .  The rebound sent Azell towards the ground .  He once again used the Ultrahigh Speed Pure Copper technique to chase after Atein .

“Ill-fated!  Ha-ha-ha!  You are saying I have a ill-fated relationship with the world?”

Atein let out a bitter laughter .

Atein used his clone to block Azell, who was charging towards him .  Azell defeated the clone as he pushed higher into the air .  The fight had taken only a brief moment, yet he saw several dozen circles of darkness appear in the air .

The spells, which were charged within, were released at the same time .  The light was so bright that it was blinding .  The shockwave shook the heavens .

“Atein!”

Azell burst through the explosion as he charged Atein .  The sword, which was burning with white light, was brought down towards Atein .  Atein parried with the Darkness Engraver .

Zzuhng!

A clear sound rang out .

It was the sound that rang out when swords clashed against each other .  However, this was the first time the pure sound of blades clashing against each other had been heard .  

“What a pity . ”

Atein laughed .

Azell had brought down his sword with all his power, but the blow felt light to Atein .

It seemed Azell’s power had been depleted when he charged through the spells .  After blocking Azell’s movements, Atein spoke .

“This is the end, my fated foe . ”

“…yes . ”

Atein felt puzzled by Azell’s words .

There wasn't a single ounce of despair in Azell’s voice .

‘What is he up to…… . ’

It happened when he was trying to end the fight by setting off his spells .  Azell’s sword, which had been stopped by his Darkness Engraver, resolved into a different appearance .

Since the blade had been surrounded by a burning light, the only part that was visible was the hilt of the sword .  Atein  was appalled when he saw the subtle change .

‘Moon sword?’

He had thought the sword was the Sky Splitter .  While the blade was burning with white light,  it didn’t have the blue luster of the Sky Splitter .  It was the Moon sword, which Azell had inherited from his teacher .

The sword cut space before Atein could question anything .

‘Ah…… . ’

Atein’s eyes widened in disbelief .

The Darkness Engraver had been broken into two .  Moreover, there was a deep cut to his body .  Red blood sprayed into the air .

‘I see . ’

Atein was in a state of shock, but he acquired his answer before he fell to the ground .

‘Is it the Extreme Extinction?’

It was the third form of the Extreme Extinction that had been displayed during the fight between Almarick and Azell .  Azell had manifested it through the Moon sword .

Suddenly, a shadow appeared above Atein’s body .  The sun was on Azell’s back as he looked down at Atein .

“Once again… . . ”

He was opening his mouth when he threw up blood once again .

This wasn’t the first time he had experienced this .  This was the sensation he had experienced at the end of the Dragon Demon war .  The sound of death’s footsteps was getting closer .

“…I’ve been had by Carlos and you . ”

There was blood around his lips as he smiled .  

Azell nodded his head .

“Yes .  I would have lost this fight without him . ”

He had openly used the Sun Lightsaber to bait Atein .  He used it to set up his next move .  Azell used his clone to maintain his trap as he hid his true body .  He waited for the right moment .  

If it ended there, it would have been optimal for Atein . However, Atein had pushed through Azell’s trap, and he had destroyed the Sky Splitter .

At this point, Azell wasn’t able to immediately resummon the Sky Splitter .  In such a situation, Azell had done something very bold .  He made the Moon sword look like the Sky Splitter, and he had charged forward for the final attack .

It was to take advantage the preconceptions that had been ingrained into Atein by Carlos and Azell .

In order for Azell to use the Extreme Extinction, he had to activate the Sun Lightsaber using the Sky Spitter .

The version of the Extreme Extinction left behind by Carlos could only be used by magicians .  It was done through a magician sacrificing a Dragon Demon weapon .

These intricate lies had been created, so Azell could take advantage of this exact moment .

“Magic isn’t the only way it can be used… .   I never expected that to be a lie… . ”

Atein sounded dejected as he laughed .

The variation of the Extreme Extinction technique had been left behind by Carlos .  In truth, it wasn’t a technique that was exclusive to magicians .  Spirit Order users could also sacrifice their Dragon Demon weapon to recreate the Extreme Extinction .

It was the same as how Arrieta was able to use the Extreme Extinction by sacrificing the Crying Phoenix .

“If my teacher knew that his Dragon Demon was sacrificed in order to kill you, he would have been satisfied . ”

He had sacrificed the Dragon Demon weapon left behind by his third teacher Liglan .  The Moon sword symbolized his special relationship to his teacher .  Azell was proud of the absolute knowledge that the sacrifice had been worth it .

Atein mumbled to himself .

“In the end… .  I couldn’t overcome the world’s hatred… . . ”

“If you treat the world with hate, you have to be ready to be hated by the world… . ”

Azell mumbled those words without realizing it .  Atein looked at Azell with glassy eyes as he spoke .

“A human taught me those words a long time ago . ”

“…… . ”

“I am sad .  In the end, I couldn’t change anything… . . ”

Atein was truly sad .

He wasn’t sad about his own death .  He had been tormented for a very long time .  He had been lonely living in a different time frame compared to everyone else .  He strangely felt relieved when he realized that it would come to an end .  

However, his death wouldn’t change the fate of humanity .

“Oh Azell .  The fate that’ll greet humanity won’t change”

“I know .  You are a sage that was able to unravel the truths of this world .  The calamity, which you predicted, will come someday . ”

“Unimaginable amounts of blood will flow .  The world will be covered by a tsunami of hate . ”

“Even if that is true…… . ”

Azell sighed as he spoke .

“…it isn’t something you can handle on your own .  From the beginning, it was an undertaking that you shouldn’t have taken on by yourself, Atein . ”

“…… . ”

“It is something we all have to overcome .  This includes our descendants .  Humans shouldn’t give up on everything .  They shouldn’t cling onto you as if you are a god…… . ”

No one had the right to live someone else’s life .  Even if their destinies were preordained by the gods, everyone had to live their own lives .  

“That is why you should sleep now, Atein .  You’ve done your part . ”

The knowledge dug up by Atein would be passed on to humanity .  Humanity would use this knowledge to make preparations .  They’ll fight the inevitable calamity that’ll hit them in the distant future .

“…I see . ”

Atein let out a faint smile .  Somehow, there was contentment within his smile .

“That will do…  It seems my life wasn’t a waste . ”

He was a man that had feared the loneliness that came along with living an eternal life, so he had tried to change the world .  He had looked down on the world, but now he accepted the fact that he was just one of the people living in this world .  He closed his eyes .

9

Aincera was deep within the Dragon Demon castle, and she was waiting for the battle to end .  

When she was with Atein, she showed feelings of love .  She showed the semblance of herself before she had lost her sense of self .  Currently, she just sat on a chair with a blank expression on her face .  She looked like a doll staring into empty space .  Atein might lose .  He might die, yet she didn't look worried at all .  She looked empty .

A darkness started to appear in front of her .

“King…… . ”

It was as if her previous self had been a lie .  Vivid emotion started to appear on her face . She looked as if she wanted to cry as she ran towards the darkness .

A man appeared from within the darkness, and he embraced her .  He was a Dragon Demon with long black hair and thick black horns .  It was Atein .

“I’m sorry . ”

Atein whispered in her ear .  It was enough .  He didn't need to explain any further .  Aincera understood everything .

Aincera remained in his embrace as she nodded her head .

“No, my king”

“I asked you to wait for a very long time, yet I was unable to do anything for you .  Do you not resent me?”

“I gave up on such emotions when you became mine .  If I can be with you , it is enough .  My time with you may only be a brief instant of your life, but I am satisfied by the fact that you looked towards me… . . ”

Atein looked like he had been suckerpunched by her words .  Aincera smiled as she looked up at him .  Finally, she opened her mouth .

“I don't want to be alone .  Please take me with you . ”

“That isn’t necessary .  I will no longer be here, but you still have . . . ”

Aincera quietly raised her hand, and she placed it over his mouth .  She looked straight into his eyes as she spoke .

“I am merely an empty doll in a world without you . ”

“…… . ”

“If you are gone, I have no reason to live . ”

“…I am sorry . ”

“Those aren’t the words I want to hear . ”

Aincera shook her head as she looked intently into Atein’s eyes .

Soon, he let out an abashed laughter as he nodded his head .

“Thank you . ”

Atein gently hugged her closer .  

Then the turbulent darkness swallowed the two of them .

Forever .

10

Reshoo let out a bitter laughter as he mumbled to himself .

“In the end, it turned out like this . ”

Atein had delivered a message through the Great Darkness .

-I’ll leave everything in your hands, Reshoo . I’m sorry for requesting this task of you .  It will basically amount to a penance .  I wish you the best in creating a new world .

Atein had always prepared for the possibility of his own defeat . That is why he had set up a site called the Plain of Darkness during the Dragon Demon war .  It was a place of refuge that would assure the survival of his defeated troops .  He had also prepared a plan for those that had followed him .

At the end, Atein had asked Reshoo to take command of his plan .  Reshoo already went down a path of no return, so he accepted Atein’s request .

“Reshoo!”

As the corridor fell, he could hear Leticia’s scream .

Half of Reshoo’s field of view was obstructed, but he met eyes with Leticia .

“Do you really think I’ll let you run away?”

She growled as if she was ready to hunt him down .  However, she had spent all her power, so she was swaying on her feet .  Kairen had also used up all his power .  The only one that looked fine was Kayalia since she didn’t possess a real body .

‘I’m glad I don’t have to kill you . ’

Reshoo meant it .

Since he had to fulfill Atein’s request, he didn’t show any killing intent towards them .  His goal had always been to keep them occupied until Azell and Atein could resolve their fight .  

If Atein had won, he would have had to kill Leticia and Kairen with his own hands .  Atein’s defeat was a bitter pill to swallow, but it brought him some comfort that he didn’t need to kill the two of them .

“I’m sure you won’t see me for the rest of your lifetime… . . . ”

Reshoo said his goodbye .

“Please live happily, Leticia .  You deserve it . ”

“Reshoo!”

Koo-roo-roo-roong!

When Reshoo turned around, the ceiling collapsed .  Leticia looked despondent when she saw this .  Soon, she lost strength in her legs .  She collapsed to the floor .

“Shit!  That soft bastard!”

Kairen was behind her .  He sighed as he watched her rage .

“He was just messing around with us . ”

The feeling of defeat filled his heart .  If Reshoo wanted to kill them in the first place, the fight wouldn’t have lasted long .  He was well aware of this fact now .

On the other hand, he also felt a sense of relief .

It wasn’t because his life had been spared .  Kairen was sitting on the floor as he looked at the back of Leticia’s head .  He scratched his head .

‘It is infuriating, but he was like a parent to her .  Maybe, it may have been for the best that she wasn’t able to kill him . ’

If they were able to kill Reshoo, it would have been their victory .  However, it would have also been a tragedy .  Kairen had such thoughts as he looked towards where Reshoo had made his exit .

‘Since it turned out like this, you should go somewhere far .  Never show yourself again .  That would be for the best for both of you and Leticia . ’

Kayalia was behind Kairen, and she looked perplexed as she mumbled to herself .

-Pioneer plan……?

11

Azell and Laura was flying above the ruined city .  Laura was perplexed as she mumbled to herself .  

“No matter how hard I try…… . ”

This city had been her home for a very long time .  If she closed her eyes, she could vividly remember every inch of the city .

“…I cannot believe it . ”

However, the only thing she could see was the totally demolished city .  It had been a majestic city only a couple hours ago .

She felt complicated emotions when she saw this sight .  It didn’t matter if she liked or hated this place .  It was her birthplace .  Most of her past memories occurred in this place .  She felt sadness wash over her when she realized she’ll never get to see the home she remembered in her memories .

At the same time, she felt the oppressive weight of fate no longer press down on her .  She felt a sense of freedom .  So why did she feel desolate instead of being happy?

Azell, who was flying next to her, suddenly spoke .

“There will probably never be a fight like this . ”

“Really?”

“…I hope so . ”

Laura looked at Azell, who was sighing .  She let out a ghost of a laughter .

‘It’ll be fine . ’

She didn’t know how she’ll live from now on .  It was a thought that terrified and frustrated her .  However, it’ll be ok .  She had someone next to her that’ll guide her in life .

She held up the Vitan’s Chalice as she looked up at the sky .

“I hope so . ”

It was as if a large tear drop was floating in the sky .  It visibly distorted the sky .

It was the Heaven’s Tear .  Since Azell couldn’t summon his Sky Splitter for a while, they had to use the next attack with the highest amount of destructive capability .  They had to use the Heaven’s Tear to destroy the ritual .

FIrst, she evacuated all allies from the Dragon Demon palace .  Azell chose the target, and she opened the Road of Tears to the location .  Then…… .

“Release . ”

She let out a small whisper, and she released the massive amount of sunlight gathered in the sky .  The enormous pillar of light passed through the Path of Tears, and it hit the underground facility of the Dragon Demon castle .  An enormous explosion detonated, and light erupted towards the surface .

Koo-goo-goo-goo-goo……!

The Dragon Demon castle couldn’t withstand the damage, and it cratered into the ground .  A massive cloud of dust rose into the air .  Laura and Azell sensed the terrifying amount of magical energy, which had been underground, cease to exist .  

Azell watched it until the end .  His face relaxed as he mumbled to himself .

“It’s over . ”

There were a lot of emotions within that short phrase .

As a sense of relief washed over him, he recalled the faces of many people .  He remembered his comrade from long ago .  He recalled the faces of the people he met in this era… .

He could finally stick his chest out as he spoke these words .

The long fight was finally at an end .

We’ve won .

“It really is over . ”

Azell let out a bright smile as he reveled in this truth .