Battle War; Magic, Sword and Dragon

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"Where should we go now?"

"The left tunnel. I detected there was a big room. I think that's where the boss monster is waiting for us."

"Then shouldn't we avoid it?"

"Jinn, you know. In exploring the labyrinth, there is a big enemy meaning it's the right path. We are lucky to know what is ahead of us. Now, try to think, if all the other paths are traps, doesn't that mean that we'll still have to fight the monster?"

Aldest added. As the oldest and most experienced of them all, directing and giving advice is important. Especially considering the life and death situation.

"....i know I'm the dumbest here, but I still want to finish this without having to fight. I don't want to be a masochist."

Then he chose the leftmost path. Shortly after, they could see the end of the hallway. But that was when they heard the sound of battle.

The three nodded and accelerated their steps.

On arrival, what greeted them was the sight of a half-human and half-robot monster fighting a girl.

The girl fought using a long-barreled firearm, more precisely a large sniper. The sniper was bigger than the girl's body and looked heavy, but the girl moved the sniper like it was made of dry wood.

No doubt that sniper was a magic arm. And that means the girl's a witch. A powerful witch.

All of that is seen from agile movements, fast, and certainly accurate. Even the movements of monsters that looked like lightning could be dodged easily. In addition to dodging, the girl persisted by using her sniper. When there was an opportunity, the girl pressed the trigger and fired a magic bullet.

A beautiful fight, but also deadly.

Unfortunately, even though the girl was strong, the monster looked even stronger. Just waiting for who wins.

Knowing that, Jinn immediately could not stand still. Moreover, he knew who the girl really was.

"What is he doing in this place."

Jinn summoned the sword that was once part of Knight Gear. Then he darted towards the front of the monster and slashed at it. The monster was too focused on attacking the girl, which was why he managed to attack.

Not wasting an opportunity, the girl added a shot attack right to the part of the body that was cut off. Enemies are falling and falling. Using the opportunity, Jinn immediately grabbed the girl's hand and dragged her to the edge.

"Why are you fighting in such a way, Stupid?! Do you want to die?"

Amira did not answer. He just looked down without saying much more. Maybe he realized what Jinn said was right.

"Don't snap at him. Do you know you're scaring him."

"I don't have a choice. I can't bear to see a girl fighting recklessly. It's the same as not respecting yourself."

Is correct. Fighting using weapons that are specifically for long distances is not suitable for close combat. Especially with such a monster enemy, Amira being able to survive was a miracle.

....or not.

"I know you're angry. But don't think he's fighting real origin."

"Knox, you should have seen that fight. He'll be dead soon if we don't get here."

Hearing that, Knox let out a sigh and unhesitatingly hit Jinn right on the part of his face.

"Why did you hit me, you son of a bitch?!"

"You're a jerk, God damn it!"

Knox hit Jinn again and again. Of course Jinn did not just sit back and try to survive. Then he tried to avenge Knox's blow, but unlike him, Knox received a blow until he fell.

"W-why don't you dodge? Do you want to die like him?"

Knox. His face was swollen and his mouth was bleeding. But he did not look in pain and smiled.

"Why..?"

"Surely because I'm sick of your hero's pretentious attitude, fucking Siscon!"

Knox once again hit Jinn, but she stopped before touching her head.

Jinn did not understand and could only sculpt. Thinking is not his skill, but he knows something is different with Knox.

Aldest who usually broke up or became mediator just fell silent to let the two of them.

"...just because you're getting stronger doesn't mean you can save anyone. You also don't have to interfere in every fight and act like a hero who comes to the rescue. If you keep acting like this, you'll never be able to save anyone!"

Jinn clenched her hands hard. He looks pissed.

He knew what Knox was saying was true, but still it couldn't change his mind to help the distressed. Moreover, it happened before his eyes.

"Kuh's.. Don't say anything stupid. Isn't it because we have the power that we can save others? Is there anything wrong with being strong? The most important thing is to use force not to harm others, right? I don't understand what you mean by saying that. Besides, aren't there many examples?"

Knox sighed as if guessing Jinn's answer.

"You're really stupid. You're a muscle head, but this is too much."

"..."

"Jinn, right now you are no different from the people of Dragonia who fight using Knight Gear. ...I won't explain it anymore, but I hope you understand what I mean." Knox walked over and patted Jinn on the shoulder. "One thing you should know, you don't fight alone. We're there if you need our help."

"..."

Jinn was silent. He tried to understand what Knox meant, but as hard as he tried, .he found no answer.

Then, Aldest called Hall over. The fight is not over. The fallen monster is now back on its feet. Although blood flowed from his wound, there was no sign that the monster would surrender or retreat.

"I don't know why you're here, but one thing I want to ask you. Are you going to fight, or just be a spectator?"

Amira was silent, but she finally spoke.

"...fight..ung.. Demi... Te.mann.."

Although it is not clear, it is enough. Aldest smiled as he looked at their non-abnormal enemy.

"A good spirit. I don't need to explain how we're gonna fight, do I?"

Amira nodded in understanding. Analyzing the abilities of opponents and comrades was the basic thing that an Illegal Knight had to master. Working with someone he just met was easy for him.

"That's the kind of Illegal I know. Let's cut those disgusting monsters and show them where they're supposed to be."

Starting with the ground spear Knox had issued, the second half of their fight had already begun. No, more precisely the last round.

In less than a minute, the monster that had the power to destroy a ruined city was left.

"...the three of us seem to fit in. Let's continue hunting, son."

Of the four of them, only one person did not fight.

Since Knox's words, Jinn kept thinking that the fight had ended without her.

He gritted his teeth and clenched his hands. She's upset. But not angry that he was abandoned. He was angry at himself for not understanding what Knox meant.

Why is he thinking so hard? Is Knox's word absolute so he should know what he's saying?

Wrongfully.

He did not have to understand, but Knox's words made him feel like he remembered something he had forgotten.

Something very important.

Something that is forgotten.

Something is missing.

"..."

-but in the end he didn't find the answer.

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Time passed and finally Laila's group explored the labyrinth seamlessly. They met several times with the demon boss, but they did not need a minute to finish him off.

Not because the enemy is too weak, but they are too strong. Even if anyone was injured, Yui and Arthuria would instantly treat them. But both have not used that ability. You could say it wasn't needed. They are like an invincible army.

With such strength, they still did not understand why the main enemy had yet to show his figure. Or maybe they killed him without them knowing.

Unsure of what the enemy was thinking, they finally arrived at the huge 10-meter-high door.

"...Lic.."

"Laila, what's the matter..?"

"I felt Lic, but very weak. Don't tell me they did something to him."

A powerful aura emanated from Laila. He was furious just by imagining what the enemy was doing to Lic.

Laila was so powerful not because she was the daughter of a paladin or the hard training she went through, but because of something simpler, namely the anger of a mother whose child had been snatched away.

"Relax, Laila. They may have done something, but it wasn't enough to get Lic hurt. The problem right now is that I feel an enormous energy coming from behind this door."

"I feel it too. But what is this..? It's too big for a human."

Yui also said what she felt.

"Well.. Whatever it is, won't we find out after opening this door?"

Arthuria came forward and touched the big door that looked strong and sturdy. But in just a matter of seconds the door slowly melted down until a carriage could enter it.

"Hehe.. Isn't this amazing? Laila, please praise me!"

"Kuro, Yui, let's go inside."

"Ah.. You are so shy. Don't worry about your boyfriend, he won't be jealous. Oye.. Wait for me."

All three just sigh. They do not believe a person known as a candidate for paladin is a super siscon.

Upon entering, what greeted them was a girl sitting on a luxurious chair. Her hair was white and wore a dress resembling a wedding dress, but it was arguably too revealing. There was even only a cloth as wide as a crossed ribbon that covered his chest.

The girl opened her eyes.

White eyes reflected the light as if a mirror was spotless.

"...i've been waiting a long time for you, King and Queen."

Despite the four of them, it seems that the girl does not consider the importance of anyone other than Kuro and Laila.

The girl stood up, but she seemed to be unable to move freely like a puppet. His tone also resembled that of a puppet.

"This is our second meeting, I'm sorry for not being able to welcome you. This body is harder than we thought."

The girl was finally able to stand up straight.

"Who are you?"

Yui asked.

"I'm not who. Just the servant of master Itsuki. With this new body, I can now satisfy him in bed and in battle. As Lord Itsuki's servant, I will stop you."

The girl spread her two hands to the side and opened her fingers wide. Slowly the girl's body floated to the center of the room.

"We just ignore him" said Laila. "We don't have to follow the woman's game."

"I understand, but it looks like we have to follow the game. You see there's no other tunnel here."

What Kuro said was true.

Even though they wanted to pass through, but if there was no way through, then they had no other choice. After all, public knowledge cannot pass through the room before defeating its inhabitants.

"Tch.. Then there's only one way. Aren't we?"

The other three smiled. Then slowly they took each other's weapons except Arthuria, she called out to her little bird.

"In that case, I advance first!"

"Yui, stop!"

But it's too late. Kuro's warning is not considered.

Yui darted forward and jumped up to slash at the woman's body. Both of his daggers reflected light as if they were already thirsty by the woman's blood, then combined with speed and technique, cutting thick steel was not a difficult thing for Yui, alas-

"?!"

Yui's dagger stopped exactly a few milliseconds from the woman's smooth skin.

He doesn't know why or how it happened. He then drained his power to reinforce his attacks, but all for free. Then he realized, in addition to his free attack, his body could not move.

He glanced at the girl's face. Emotionless blank face as if making the girl was not human.

Then the girl smiled. His smile was not beautiful, but it was very wide as if his mouth could be torn. Indeed, his mouth suddenly torn.

The scene was like a horror film that happened in plain sight, but not a single drop of blood flowed.

The weirdness continues. The girl's body fell down, but something was holding her back. He was stretched out, and then both his hands and feet moved to form like an insect.

Then, that happened. A black aura surrounded him, before long the girl's body grew and continued to grow. From the girl's body appeared two hands and two other legs. Her smooth skin suddenly turned dark black and filled with fine fur.

The figure of a beautiful girl was now turned into a monster resembling a profit. It was just that his head still looked like a human and had large fangs and six pairs of eyes.

"Damn!"

Realizing Yui is in danger if left unchecked, Kuro instantly prepares to slash the monster. But just like Yui, her attack was held back by something.

Kuro had no idea what kind of thing was capable of holding a sword made from dragon fangs, but with the ability of his eyes, he could finally see a thin object resembling thread had held him back.

(Which is.).

Threads are thin, very thin, but stronger than steel. Even so, that thin thread should not be able to withstand Kuro's sword.

(In other words there is a reason why my sword is stuck)

After looking more carefully, he finally understood. One thin thread that held his sword was composed of hundreds of threads. In other words, threads with microscopic levels have united into a small thread that does not exceed a hair.

Then Kuro realized, the thread was not only in front of him, but it was widespread almost all over the place.

The alarm in Kuro's mind shouted loudly. And that was when the monster smiled broadly.

"Cursed Magic Art, Eternal Cutter"

The spread thread is used to cut everything in the room. The sharp thin thread that was able to withstand Kuro's sword, what happened to the human body made of blood and flesh?

Of course they will all be cut into small chunks. Normally that's what happens.

But-the

--- Nothing happened.

Kuro and Yui are free from the tangles of thin threads. Afterwards, they retreat to regroup with Laila and Arthuria.

"Thank you, honey. You saved us."

"By pleasure."

Girl attack(?) it had indeed arrived and was deadly, they could die if hit. Unfortunately, before that happened, Kuro used cursed art to escape.

The enemy thread might not be easy to cut because it was made of specially formed mana, but it was not enough to stop Kuro being able to use ki freely.

To cut him off, Kuro used the same way as when cutting Charlmilia's shield. He makes use of both ki and mana properties that balance each other, but that does not mean becoming one.

"The troublesome "monster. How dare you try to kill my sister!"

Arthur tried to attack. Suzaku flew over and spouted fire like a dragon, but the attack was held back by some kind of transparent wall.

"Tch.. He can use it to attack and defend."

"The problem is the thin thread used to attack. If you can't see it, you'll be in deep shit."

"I know, Kuro. But thanks to you, now I've seen it. It's time to strike back."

Kuro wasn't too surprised.

"Magic Perception huh.. Can you use it?"

"I'm training not to play, you know? Even though I learned the magic art it was not for the purpose of attacking, but dodging.. But now I feel like nothing can beat me."

"Good spirit."

Laila and Kuro started attacking. They dashed towards the enemy with white and red swords burning as if dancing.

The enemy is not silent. Several flashes were seen in the air, while both were moving dodging with the minimum possible movement. From where they dodged, the floor split open as if it was hit by a sharp object.

Not only dodged, Kuro and Laila also attacked. They take turns cutting off the enemy's threads that block them. Unlike Kuro who cut the thread using ki, Laila used the heat from her red sword which now glowed like melted metal.

Once close, they jumped up to slash at the enemy.

To deal with Kuro and Laila, the spider girl made a sword and shield out of her thread.

Kuro's attack is held up by the sword, while Laila is held back using a shield. The shock wave spread widely, the thread thread that became the footing of the profit girl was even cut off.

A balanced strength made it difficult to determine the winner, but the winner was already determined since the two had managed to get close to the profit girl.

""

Laila created dozens of Scarflare in the air and controlled them to attack the blind spot of the profit girl. When compared to its speed, Laila's attack was now faster. Normally, Laila's attack cannot be resisted or avoided because the profit girl is surviving the attack of Kuro and Laila.

But reality says something else.

Scarflare would indeed pierce through the body of the spider girl, but in an instant the spider skin appeared a menacing red line and looked even harder. Scarflare bounced and Laila's attack failed.

"Kurou!"

The situation changed again.

The two jumped back to keep their distance from the profit girl, no. After changing, now the spider girl turned into a monster completely. There was not even a remnant of any part of his body or even his intelligence.

All it looked like was a ferocious monster with a murderous lust.

"Ordinary magic arm won't penetrate his hard skin. Do you have anything to break it into?"

"Of course I have, but it looks like he won't let me do it."

As Laila said, the monster not only turned black, but also doubled in size.

Then the monster went down to the floor. At the same time, a weapon appeared out of thin air.

"Heart of heart."

"I know."

Not only many, but also strong because it is made of mana yarn.

Enemies attacking. The weapon created was shot like a bullet at a speed exceeding sound.

Quick. But Laila and Kuro are faster. They evade easily. They even used the opportunity to approach the enemy.

"!?"

Something unexpected happened. Weapons that were successfully avoided arrived back to attack as if controlled. One of the weapons managed to hit Kuro's cheek, but that was the only wound that managed to hit Kuro.

After that, Kuro did not let a single sword touch him.

"I think I've played enough."

Kuro smiled faintly, then he suddenly disappeared. He's using Burst Art. With a speed many times that of ordinary speed, he cut off all parts of his hands and feet.

The monster was surprised. The monster did not even have time to feel pain and in the end his body fell to the floor without doing anything.

Green blood flowed from his body. The monster shouted loudly all over the place. What a sad sight, but no pity or pity.

Suddenly the room was decorated with light in the sky. The light that looked like the second sun was transformed into a large sword with a burning fire that could melt any object.

The holder of the burning red sword was a beautiful maiden like a goddess of war who led all to victory.

"I don't take revenge on you, it's just that you took something you shouldn't have taken."

The sword was more than the size of an adult's body was as light as a broomstick in Laila's hand. Then, with that sword he slashed the monster body into two pieces without any hindrance.

The monster eventually died and became a particle of light. But, strangely, no magic stones appeared.

Kuro then approached.

"It looks like your improvement is more than I expected. I hope it's not just this that I see a surprise from you?"

It might sound like sarcasm, but Laila takes that as a compliment.

"Of course it's not just this. Ascaflare is just one of the Scarflare variations I made. You know, this is arguably even one of the weakest."

Kuro smiled wryly hearing that. After seeing the sword ability capable of slashing through hard monster bodies easily, anyone would not think the sword was one of the weakest.

It seemed that Laila's fighting potential was greater than everyone expected.

If his ranking was updated, what would he rank for? Knowing it would be interesting, but right now they don't have time to think about it.

"Then we'll get the Lic easily. Look, it looks like the next door is open."

"I can feel the Lic. He's close."

Without waiting for Yui and Arthuria, the two ran towards the door that led them to their next fight.

3 Hours passed since they entered the labyrinth. 8 hours left until the Ringblood Moon happened.

When viewed from another person's point of view, the fight might go smoothly, but it was just a naive thought.