Battle War; Magic, Sword and Dragon

The Maze's

⇦Back after Kuro and the others entered the crystal forest.

"...umm.. Shouldn't it be under the city, why is it like this?"

The underground city is an old city, in other words, the structure of the building is not much different from the building above. Many large poles as a buffer top to prevent landslides. Normally that's what they found. Even a week ago everything was still like that.

But, the current they saw was a cave-like wall. There are no human handmade signs.

"Maybe we got a teleportation trap?"

"It makes sense to look at the current situation. Moreover, the enemy had once used such a trap to send Father Macho somewhere far away. If it had happened to us, I would have realized it before I came to this place."

"...I didn't think you'd call Dad with a call like that?"

For some reason, Kuro gets a cynical look from Laila.

"Didn't you like it?"

"I'd rather you'd be able to call him Dad like I called your Dad."

"...I-i understand. But, for now I will call him that."

Laila could only sigh.

Are you as afraid of my father? Laila thought in her heart.

"Have you guys finished making out?"

"If you don't like to see me and Laila making out, why don't you just go home. Hus..."

"Thank you for the offer. But to be honest I'll hit you when this is all over."

"Don't think I'm afraid of chicks like you."

"Okay, looks like you want me to beat up right now. How about we finish up here and decide who has the right to beat them up!?"

"Looks like you have the same thoughts as me, chick. I didn't think you could think with that little brain of yours."

"Laila, can I kill your lover?"

"Laila, can I kill this chick?"

"Can you two shut up!"

And with that, the two troublemakers fell silent.

They then continued their journey.

"This place became more like a labyrinth than the old city. Moreover, isn't the miasma in this place quite strong. What really happened in this place?"

"Sister Kuro, what do you think?"

"We'll know after going deeper."

"I know you already have the answer, but why don't you tell me. Haha.. You coward."

They're going through hallway by hallway. So far they have not met the enemy. However, the more inward they become the more difficult it is to determine the direction as the road continues to branch.

Surprisingly they have not met with a dead end. There is a trap that comes his way, but Kuro and Yui easily find out and avoid it.

"....the enemy is coming."

All in standby position. Laila had even called Scarflare. The only one who doesn't use a weapon is Arthuria.

"Hm.. Isn't that.."

"I knew. Demon ..huh?"

The one who came was not a homunculus, but a human-like monster. With a sturdy body and a gun in the form of a bat. The red lines on their bodies make them threatening and dangerous.

Unfortunately,

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Without many words, Arthuria attacked with a fireball. The fireball at high speed shot out and was quite difficult to avoid if it did not have a preparation. And that Demon should not be able to do it either, but by moving to the side, it dodged so that a fireball exploded on the wall.

"Cart, Yui.."

"We know.."

Everything was more alert and serious.

The fact that Arthuria's attack could have been avoided was not because Arthuria's attack was slow, but because the enemy was faster. And that's not normal.

A demon is a special monster that can only be found in the labyrinth. Since most of the labyrinths had almost the same monsters, then Kuro and the others knew very well the abilities of the Demon that appeared in front of them.

The demon roared loudly and twisted the wooden bat in his hand. Then quickly went on attacking them without knowing the word fear.

Ordinary monster movements were like a snail in the eyes of the four of them, but the Demon this time moved at an unexpected speed.

Unfortunately, in their group, there was a monster that used speed as its main force.

As the Demon advanced, at the same time his head was out of place. Then, the Demon disappeared and left a crystal the size of a ping pong ball on the floor.

"Magic stone...? Doesn't that mean this place.."

"Well.. I think this place has become a real labyrinth. No wonder the Demon appeared in this place."

The Demon could be said to be similar to the Hell Beast that Lucifer summoned while in Drageass. Merely, the Hell Beast had a body like magma flowing through their body. While the Demon is made of mana and miasma. Moreover, when compared to the Hell Beast, the Demon was weaker and could not leave their place, which was the labyrinth.

"But how can..?" ask Laila.

"It's easy." replied Arthuria. "Maze is created from miasma and mana in large quantities in a given place. But for the creation of a labyrinth, there are conditions that must be met. First the location, second the mana level, and three .miasma are created from negative emotions. After creating the Labyrinth Core, the labyrinth was created."

"If you look at the history of this place, everything can happen. Just, isn't this too coincidental?"

The city of Phoenic was the scene of wars in the past. No one can count the number of lives lost and the hatred created by war. This is what makes the miasma level in the city quite high.

Miasma that is too high will result in negative effects on the human mind. For that prevention is done with cleansing rituals within a certain period of time. This is not something that is known to the public because it will only cause panic, but for Kuro this is a common knowledge.

The problem is why the labyrinth is created when cleaning is done?

"...No. gabe. If this place had long since become a labyrinth, then it could have happened."

"But that's impossible. If the dungeon had been a labyrinth long ago, wouldn't it be hot news..?"

"You're right Laila. But what I mean is that the labyrinth was created not so long ago."

"..."

Laila was silent.

"Miasma is created from negative emotions. Not only from hatred, fear, anger and doubt can create miasma. Especially with the number of people in the capital, then a large amount of miasma can be created in a short time."

"Oh.. You finally admit this is all your fault?"

Yui unhesitatingly pointed two daggers towards Arthuria's neck with bloodlust. The tip had even sliced through the flesh and dripped a thick liquid.

"If you dare to say something that doesn't, I will kill you. It doesn't matter if you're Laila's sister or not."

"Fufu.. You have an interesting brother. But let's be honest, little lady. You must know that everything that happens at the end of this is an event caused by your beloved brother. He must have realized that the world today is full of fear. Not only by******, but also something more terrible. I don't need to mention one by one, do I?"

With the current development of information, small news can spread widely quickly and become a topic of conversation. The actions of******, war, the Demon King raising ceremony, Liberia, are all becoming the final topic of this end all over the world.

Although the government tries to control the information that spreads, they cannot stop something that has spread widely. No wonder fear, doubt, anxiety and other negative emotions are created only from rumors.

Unfortunately, they still have no evidence whether all this was planned or not. Is this even a mere coincidence?

Right now no one knows the answer.

"Oh yeah, with your current abilities, you won't even be able to scratch me. Don't try to do unnecessary things."

"We'll see if I can hurt you or not."

The pressure of mana in large quantities was released Yui. The mana pressure was even greater the last time against Laila. Ordinary people would instantly faint just being nearby. However, Arthuria looked ordinary and even smiled.

"Hold your spirits, Yui."

"Sister Kuro, why did you stop me?"

"Look, if you want to fight him, forget about it. It's like he said, you can't touch it."

"Who! I-I didn't expect Kuro's brother to lower my strength like this."

Yui's face flushed with anger. This was natural since Yui was the one who would not spare anyone who dared to ridicule Kuro's nettle, but this time she was angry because she was underestimated. He felt his training at Parallel Field for a year was not giving results.

"I don't doubt you, but he's on a different level."

As if acknowledging Kuro's praise, Arthuria smiled. He even without hesitation held the tip of Yui's dagger with his finger. And after that, Yui's dagger flushed red from the heat.

Thanks to the specially made dagger handles, the heat was not too pronounced, but the three of them realized that, if Arthuria was serious, she could melt Yui's dagger easily.

"Do you understand now, little lady?"

"...Tch!"

Yui with a disgruntled face finally pulled back the dagger from Arthuria. He had no choice because he didn't want anything to happen to his beloved dagger.

However, in her deepest heart she recognizes the power of Arthuria who is able to melt metal with just a touch.

(I don't know why, but he's very suspicious and.).

...harmful. He didn't know what would happen if he was on the enemy's side. Especially on the Liberian side.

Not that Arthuria can't be trusted. It's just that at this time other than resurrecting the Demon King, Liberia's goal is still unclear. The strangest thing was their ability to recruit important people from all over the world. If they recruit Arthuria, it's not impossible.

Of course it also depends on Arthuria herself. But one thing is for sure, Arthuria is not the one you want to make an enemy of.

"Alright, now we don't have to fight in vain. If you want to fight, do it after all this is done. I want to get Lic back, so I don't have time to serve two kids."

"Laila, I'm your sister. Why don't you defend me?"

"...I don't care anymore. Come on Kuro, Yui."

After saying that, Laila advanced with a bored face. Kuro followed next to her followed by Yui.

Meanwhile, Arthuria scratched the back of her head. She smiled slightly at Laila's big changes that now looked more mature, but at the moment she felt that Laila had changed like everyone else.

(So this is what Mom feared.)

There was a lie he was hiding. His father told him to go home, but there was no reason to obey. After all, his interest in Alfheim he could not leave behind just for a small reason.

However, it was different when her mother, Lia told herself to watch over Laila's changes. All that has nothing to do with the appearance of Laila who is now more beautiful and graceful than the last time she met. But something else. And something was the thing that his family did not want to get up.

Arthuria looked at Kuro with a sharp look.

Rather than worry about Laila, she was currently more worried about the man named Kuro.

From the outside he does look like a strong young man who uses ki to the level of Master. But, from his point of view and from the information he got, if it was to confuse with all the rumors that spread, all those rumors were mere falsities.

It wasn't because Kuro forged his powers. It's just that if you want to measure Kuro's strength, maybe it's impossible. This he deduced not from the speed that Kuro showed while fighting, but just enough with the aura, he already knew everything.

(Really.. The best question for now is.... )

Who exactly are you, Kuro?

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"Ah.. Appeared again.."

"Let me handle it, sister Laila"

And so, Yui came forward and beheaded the Demon with the form of a wolf. The demon left the magic stone, but no one cared and let it go. Another wolf demon appeared. This was not surprising since wolves usually clustered, but they were easily annihilated by the excited-looking Yui.

This was not the second time they had fought an emerging Demon. You could say this more than ten times, but there was no meaningful resistance from the enemy. A demon that intercepts nothing more than a small insect. Or maybe Laila and the others are too strong.

"...all the demons we are fighting are only superior in speed, but none of them are too strong. I don't understand the purpose of the enemy sending insects against us. I hope they send something more challenging."

Arthurian complaining. No one tried to blame him because they felt the same way. Moreover, it was very strange to confront them with just a Demon. The Homunculus they created should be stronger than the Demon, but they didn't use it.

"Rather than wasting time, how about we storm straight into the enemy base?"

"I agree with your idea, chick. But this is a labyrinth. If it moves in a hurry, it'll all be over."

Not the enemy they feared, but a trap. In addition, they must be careful not to choose a dead end.

Fire birds appeared in the air. It was the Phoenix bird that was the embodiment of the magic beast Arthuria.

Although small no more than half a meter, it emitted a powerful aura that was not inferior to the phoenix in legend. The hallway looked clear as if a small sun had appeared there.

"What can the chick do?"

"I will return your words, Kepa*at. Look and don't ask too many questions."

The phoenix then flew towards the branching passageway. However, when it wanted to enter, the bird did not choose one, but split into two fire birds of the same size.

"Maybe your plan is..."

"You must understand, little lady. You are like me anyway."

Arthuria's plan was simple. Using magic beasts that were interconnected with their masters, they could figure out the right and wrong passageways.

However, this was a plan that only Arthuria could come up with. Splitting the magic beast into two parts and so on was impossible. No, it's theoretically doable, but no one's ever been able to do it like this.

"With this all the problems are solved. Let's burn them to dust quickly."

Arthuria smiled, but her eyes were cold as if bored.

The four of them quickly passed through the one filled with traps. Avalanches with holes full of large needles were the most common thing they found, but that didn't stop them enough.

About half an hour later, they arrived in a large room the size of a basketball court. There they found a human-like figure 5 meters tall standing firmly.

Is correct. Human-like.

The shape of the body resembles a human, but the part that forms it consists of metal mixed with meat. Foul meat and disgusting heads. One of the eyes even glared out. Rather than mentioning monsters, it might be more suitable for disgusting undead.

"Hua.. That's new.."

No one blamed Laila for showing disgust.

"I don't want my beloved sister to touch such a dirty thing. Leave all this to your beloved sister!"

"OKAY.."

"We leave it to you, Chickens."

"Hey.. Aren't you guys too cold? Why doesn't anyone try to p-"

The enemy was in front of them. His right hand turned into a huge sword blade and was used to attack the four of them.

If it was an ordinary witch they would definitely die, but the four of them managed to dodge.

""

Laila summoned five Scarflare and fired towards the enemy. The enemy held back with the blade of the sword that was now in two as his left hand also changed.

""

Kuro's turn to attack. He jumped up and attacked using two swords simultaneously. The enemy held back by crossing his sword. But his body sank to the ground due to Kuro's oversized strength.

"Fifth dance "

Yui ran towards the opponent's body part, precisely the leg part. With a speed that made himself seem to be a lot, he cut the leg quite deeply.

Blood splattered, but the more the flesh was torn apart, the metal part looked as if it was the bone.

(Hard.. But.).

Ordinary metal would be useless against Yui. Even if the body was made of Adamantium, it would be useless.

Yui then drains ki into her dagger. Not only that, he manipulated it making it vibrate with high frequency. Yui's dagger was currently about the same as Kuro's white sword. And because of that -

Roaaar!!!!

The enemy roared loudly. It was natural that both of his legs were cut off.

The enemy fell, but Kuro and the others were merciless. A 7 meter wide fireball appeared. Not an ordinary fire, but a blue flame mixed with a dark black flame. From which pressure is felt, the ball will be able to scorch anything.

And it happened. Enemies that cannot escape or even survive are swallowed by fireballs and destroyed leaving no ashes.

"Hmmm... Attractively. That's a dangerous magic art. I hope you don't throw me with that.."

"Don't worry. I'm not gonna do it. That fireball I didn't make for you anyway."

"Oh.."

It is more appropriate if it is useless to try to throw a fireball at someone who can move faster than sound.

"If you want to feel my fireball, I've made a special for you, dear ♥. I'm sure this time you won't be able to escape let alone dodge fufu.."

Although Laila said it with a smile, but it made Kuro turn blue.

Laila's rapidly increasing strength is indeed a good thing, but at the same time it also makes the risk of Kuro getting a painful punishment even more.

On the other hand, Yui suddenly approached with glassy eyes.

"Sister Laila, that's amazing. I've never seen anything like it.."

However, Laila is not so interested and it looks like remembering an unpleasant situation.

"Despite that, it wasn't enough to scratch the scales of the lizard. I swear I'll burn it one day."

"Sister Laila what do you mean?"

"Forget over. I only remember that my opponent in Parallel Field was quite troublesome. But, it is because of such an opponent that I can be like this now."

And just like that, Yui finally realized what Laila went through during training for two years.

(Actually what kind of training did you do, Laila?)

Silently silent he glanced at Kuro. If it was Kuro, it would have been knowing whether it was because Laila told it herself or from the very beginning she knew what Laila would go through if she went into Parallel Field. Maybe this is why Kuro was unhappy when he found out that Laila had entered the room.

"Well, where are we going now, brother?"

The three glanced towards Arthuria. And I don't know why he looked like he was seeing a ghost.

"Sister?"

"Eh? Wait a minute, ..if not wrong the middle hallway will go to the next room."

"Okay, we're going there. Brother, we'll leave you if you keep quiet..."

Arthuria came to her senses from her daydreams and caught up with them.

"Oh yeah, what do we do with the three of them?" yui asked arrived.

"Leave it. I'm sure they'll be fine."

Laila just smiled.

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Elsewhere, the sounds of fighting rang out filling the hallway. Roars echoed from the Demon whose body parts were cut off by the great swords or their bodies pierced by spears that emerged from the ground surface. But of all that, the most terrifying was the figure of the death god who unhesitatingly cut the Demon's body into two pieces.

"This is the last one..."

And so, Knox stabbed the Demon in the form of a caterpillar with a spear in his hand.

"...i know it's an interesting experience to be able to explore the labyrinth, but I want to keep protesting why we're being sent to the battlefield again."

Exploring the labyrinth is an activity that they will do while in second grade. Since Jinn and Knox were still first class, they should not have been allowed to explore the labyrinth because it was dangerous.

But now reality says something else. They were in the labyrinth, facing the Demon, and the worst were on the battlefield.

"It's too late to protest. You know that, right? Besides, we have no choice but to fight. That fucking granny does like to impose her will."

"It's rare to see you complaining like this, Knox"

Aldest smiled with the god of death nearby. As usual, she wears sexy clothes that show her curves. The man will be instantly charmed by her, but the ring on his ring finger proves he is already possessed by someone.

"But I understand how you feel. You guys were dragged to this place by that damn grandma and told her to fight. Anyone would be angry in your position."

"Are you not like us either. Why are you so calm?"

"Quiet down? Do you think I would choose to fight in a place like this and ignore my honeymoon?"

Spooky. Better not make trouble with Aldest at this time.

"...honeymoon? Haven't you done that in a long time?"

"Every day is a honeymoon. I wouldn't be satisfied if I didn't sleep with my beloved Lairo..."

Aldest looks like a romantically drunk, indeed, but for some reason there is a black aura behind his love.

(Lairo, I pray for your safety.).

Knox decided not to discuss other people's household matters. It's not polite anyway. No, it's best not to deal with Aldest and Lairo's household.

He then glanced at Jinn.

"Did you find any traces of them?"

"Yeah, they're not far from us. But they continued forward as if there was no need to fear any traps or getting lost. We could have survived because of you, but I don't understand how they did it."

Due to the earth element magician, Knox easily knew the shape and composition of the soil and rocks around them. Thanks to that they never got caught by a trap once after entering the labyrinth, but that does not mean they have no problems.

They don't know which path to choose.

"Maybe it's Kuro or Arthur. Both are not normal. Thanks to that, the plan to use the pressure of mana to follow them from afar becomes useless."

"You know that's not all, right?"

Knox could only sigh deeply.

"Don't make me say it again. The four of them became monsters. I don't know if we can beat them anymore."

Since each magician exuded mana from their body, then each magician was able to measure the strength of the other magicians from which pressure emanated. However, the bigger it is not the stronger it is when the magician is able to control the amount of mana coming out of their body that is considered strong.

With the mana pressure stable and fixed, it meant that the magician had reached a higher stage. This was how they felt from Laila, Yui and Arthuria. You could say they are in a different dimension.

"You guys gave up too soon. I was also surprised to see their change. I'm sure they're doing special exercises in some way or al-hmm.."

"What's wrong?"

"No. I just remember that the damn grandma once called a special room for practice in no time. In short using the time difference principle, the exercise can be done in a short time."

"I heard it for the first time."

"Of course you didn't hear it. It's very dangerous, so it's not widespread. Right now I don't know if it exists or not. But if you look at their changes.."

"Everything makes sense." Knox continued.

While Knox was being seen thinking out loud, Jinn approached with an excited face.

"If they had such a tool, wouldn't this be an opportunity?"

Everyone knows what Jinn is thinking. That's not a bad idea, but-

"Forget idea. As far as I know the tool adapts the exercises to its users, but it is also the most terrible feature of the tool."

"Come on, don't scare me, Aldest. I will do anything to be strong. I'll even go through hell if needed."

Aldest smiled.

"Then I don't think there's a problem."

"Huh?"

"As I said, the tool adapts exercises to its users. Exercise is equivalent to training hell and nightmares. Even if you want to escape, you won't be able to before you finish."

Sweat began to pour out just by imagining it.

But Aldest had no hesitation in continuing.

"That's what they went through and why they were strong. Are you willing to choose the same path as them, Jinn?"

Aldest's smile back then was more like a demonic smile that tempted humans into evil. Unfortunately, that's true.