Battle War; Magic, Sword and Dragon

Unlucky

"Sister Laila, over there!"

Laila nodded in understanding.

The two of them ran towards the center of the crystal tree. From afar they had seen that it was a beautiful tree, but when it arrived, they had to change the impression.

"It's bigger than I thought."

"Besides it's also loud. I don't understand how it could be like this."

A crystal tree with a diameter of 10 meters and pierced through the sky. If you remember how big it is on the surface, the crystal tree is like a giant tree.

"First we tried to destroy it. Lic is on top of this tree. If we destroy him, he'll be free."

Both of them nodded confirming signs. Then they prepared with their best attack.

"Scarflare, [Giganflare Torn]"

Dozens of Scarflare appeared and fused into a huge sword. This was one of Laila's Sacred Magic Art that was used to slash large objects. But this time it was different from the sword he used to make. Not only large, but also shaped like a saw.

Laila then slashed down the crystal tree with full force.

"Dance seven, [Dragon Bite]"

Yui flowed ki into her two daggers so that it became a long sword. Then he shot it like he was creating a wind sword.

Both strikes hit exactly one spot on the side of the tree. A loud explosion occurred and shattered crystals splattered all over the place.

"?!"

"?!"

But it wasn't enough to destroy it let alone cut it down.

The two then jumped back to maintain their distance. Both of them observed what happened after their attack.

"Dam. The crystal regenerates. If it's like this we can't free Lic."

"So it's true. All magic attacks will have no effect and absorb it. Hold still. Magic?"

Both have the same thoughts.

"Yui I beg you."

"I understand."

With a big smile, Yui prepared her next attack. This time he was in a position like taking a swing. Just like before, he channeled ki on both of his daggers thus making it into a great sword.

"Dance 12 [Mantis Spear]"

Yui ran forward and suddenly stopped. Then he shot two swords like throwing a spear.

Once again the crystal tree shattered and trembled violently a sign of Yui's formidable strength.

(If magic doesn't work, then use ki. Even though the tree had absorbed Laila's magic, what if it was just ki?)

Although it took time, but if they could cut down little by little, they would definitely be able to free Lic.

Unfortunately, things are not always what they expect.

"...Shit!!"

Laila gnashed her teeth from feeling annoyed. The sight he saw he could not believe.

"Why can't we?"

Not only Yui, but also Laila who was shocked.

The crystal re-grows and closes the previously crushed part.

"Then one more time."

Yui attacked and attacked with a sword ki. But there's no change at all.

"Yui, you better stop attacking. I know you want to let Lic go, too, but we can't be rash."

"But-"

"We need to calm down and look at the situation first. There must be something we can do."

Laila approached the crystal tree and once again slashed down with Scarflare. He observed what was happening carefully and then stepped back near Yui.

"This tree seems to be made of hardened magic and ki. It's like when we create magic arm and magic beast. But for a large number like this, I don't think there's a witch in the world who can do it."

"Sister Laila, you've changed too much. What exactly did you experience at Parallel Field?"

The old Laila will definitely attack with full force. It doesn't matter if it works or not unless someone stops it.

But at the moment he looks calmer and thinks more about what they would do if in an unfortunate situation. You could say he's now using his brain more.

"I just have the right teacher. That'sthat's all. Nothing too special in my training. Aren't you the same? I mean meet one of the True Dragon Kings?"

"True Dragon King?"

Yui tilted her head.

Aren't there only 13 Dragon Kings? Although almost similar, Yui realized that Laila called the name of the creature really different from the Dragon King.

"Is there such a creature in this world?"

"Huh?"

This time it was Laila's turn to put on a confused face.

"alright. I think we'll talk about that later. Now we have to figure out how we can release Lic."

".. But what should we do? We can't slash it with a giant sword. Wait, we tried that. That won't work."

"I guess I think we should do something with the magic ritual that created this tree. But how?"

Laila and Yui go around to find clues. You could say they do it slowly and slowly, but they still have enough time. Hunting is not the right choice.

"Nice. I don't understand at all the rune formations and spell formulas that are in this magic circle. Do you know?"

"I'm not in school. I'm just learning to fight, not make something complicated like this."

"Why doesn't Kuro pay for you to go to school?"

"I don't want to go to school."

"Why?"

"Sister Laila, we'll discuss that later. We have something more important."

"I knew. But it's also an important issue. When does it seem like I should talk to Kuro about this."

Yui just gave a small sigh. He was grateful for Laila's attention, but it was something they shouldn't have discussed in the current situation.

"...if you look at the current situation, I think this is some kind of magic that takes energy from Dragon Vein (Dragon Blood). That explains why crystallization is so overwhelming."

"What do you mean they took the energy from this world to use as fuel for magic rituals?"

Yui nodded.

"I don't know if there's any other purpose they use the energy from the Dragon Vein, but as long as we don't destroy the magic, then we can't save Lic."

"So all we have to do is destroy it. That easy. Scarflare,-"

Laila created five Scarflare and then destroyed it. Then he created a big fireball, but it shrank so much that Laila could hold it.

"Yui, move. It's gonna be even more festive. "

Laila threw the fireball at the bottom of the tree where the magic circle was. The light shone brightly and a violent explosion occurred until Yui was pushed back with just her shockwave.

Before long all that was seen was a half-destroyed crystal tree. It even looks like it's going to fall. But the crystal tree grew back and returned to its original form.

"It still doesn't work..? What if I try at full strength? Even though it's gonna make this place flat on the ground, I think we can survive."

Laila said a dangerous thing in a plain tone.

"I know you can now use high-level magic easily, but I don't think that will solve our problems."

"You're right. Most of the magic circles have already been destroyed, but this damn tree still stands firm. Already I guess it looks like I should use full force."

"Please don't do that."

If only a small portion already had the devastating power of destruction, Yui could not imagine what could be done with Laila's current strength.

"Then what should we do?"

"I think the enemy had expected this, so they must have prepared some sort of backup plan. I remember that an ancient magic ritual like this was complicated and took a lot of preparation time, but it wasn't easy to destroy."

"I know that. In order to destroy the ancient magic ritual, we must destroy the ritual core. But we don't know the exact location and number. It's gonna take time."

"We don't have much time to do that. We have to find the quickest way to find the essence of the ritual and destroy it."

The two stared at each other. They nodded and split in the opposite direction.

Without having to use words, they knew what each one was thinking.

(Who destroys faster, he wins)

(Who destroys faster, he wins)

After parting ways, Laila uses her ability to see anything made of magic, Magic Perception. Meanwhile Yui uses Magic Wave tracking magic. All the surrounding information looks like a sonar reflection.

"That's there.."

Yui found the one they were looking for. On a pole there is a kind of complicated magic circle. He unhesitatingly crushed it then dashed towards the next place.

(Five core kah formation.. I'm sure Laila's already destroyed the others. I have to hurry)

But what he found after arriving were only ruins and a red sword.

"Ah.. He cheated."

Laila was able to control her sword like a guided missile. Yui used to reach Laila's strength of only about 30 meters, but now she had no idea how far Laila could go.

(I began to fear the increase in his strength. He's starting to be a terrible thing)

Yui gave a small sigh. How much he thinks about it, it won't make a change. He then decided to return to where the crystal tree was.

There Laila was waiting for him.

"Yes."

".....You don't have to say it."

In front of them was not only a crystal tree waiting for them, but also a golem-like creature made of crystal. They had weapons and looked like a guard knight.

"We're really stupid."

"We're really stupid."

A trap that is active if they destroy the essence of the ritual. Simple, but effective plan.

The two then ran towards the enemy whose number reached dozens, no. Even more. The attacks of the golems were strong enough to knock out 10 more people, but both of them defended from the attacks of the crystal golems as if receiving attacks from thin people.

After surviving they slashed one by one the enemy body parts to become chunks of crystal.

"hyaahoo!!!"

Yui not only slashed with technique and speed, but also a hard kick. His beautiful movements were like a sword dancer destroying every enemy.

"Accept this, "

From Yui's feet came the water that grew to form a huge wave. From the waves appeared dozens of water dragons that attacked the crystal golem like they were preying on it.

The crystal golems defended by forming a formation, but it was not enough to stop Yui's attack.

"You guys really piss me off. I think I should be serious."

Yui kept one of her daggers. He then raised his hand up. The light gathered then a huge spear made of water was created. 

""

Yui unhesitatingly fired it at full power. A water spear with a diameter of 5 meters charged towards the golem without anyone being able to stop it.

All who were in the path of the attack were smashed to pieces with nothing left. Yui's attack then led towards the crystal tree.

"Destroyed!!"

Of course Yui wasn't too optimistic that her attack would be able to destroy the crystal tree, but she didn't waste the attack.

"?!"

But that was when his attack turned in the other direction, destroying the crystal golem.

"Who are you? How dare you haunt me!"

Yui's attack didn't turn naturally. A figure pointed him in the other direction.

The figure resembled the monsters and robots he had fought before, yet this time he knew something was different with that figure.

"Yes my. I didn't think you guys could make it this far. Looks like we really can't underestimate kali-oops. Isn't it good to attack when others are talking?"

"I don't have time to talk to a corpse like you. Get out of front of me, trash!"

"Why are you calling someone you just met like that? You really don't have a sop-"

The figure of the girl suddenly appeared behind his head.

"Death to "

Laila kicked the monster head mercilessly. The monster's body bounced hard like a light ball against the wall.

"Faul.. Yui, stop playing!"

"I'm not."

The crystal golem reappeared, but Laila kicked it towards the crystal tree until it shattered into pieces.

"We have to think of another way to free Lic."

Laila crossed her arms and thought.

The crystal golem attacked again. They are surrounded, but Laila creates a fireball and destroys them without moving from her place.

Seeing the sight, Yui could only pray for Kuro so as not to make Laila angry later on.

"We destroyed the core of the ritual, but it still hasn't been destroyed. Could they be doing a way to not be easily destroyed."

"After all if it ends with just destroying the ritual core, isn't it too easy?"

Laila nodded.

He then looked towards the rising monster with a charred head on fire. With a cold gaze that was colder than ice.

"He's alive, how about we ask him?"

Laila walked towards the monster. He called out to Scarflare in his hand.

"Right, there must be a reason why he was protecting the crystal tree."

Yui poured ki into her dagger so that it became a sword.

They are like a demon preparing to destroy anything that stands in their way.

Knowing it was in danger, the monsters started to move to give resistance.

""

A mermaid appeared with a harp in her hand. Unfortunately not a beautiful mermaid, but a dark black mermaid.

"Just because you're stronger doesn't mean you can underestimate me. The marina "

The mermaid began to play her harp with a melodious voice, but no one could enjoy its beauty. Then a ball of black bubble ball appeared attacking towards Yui and Laila.

"Yui"

"I know."

Yui stopped and created a water dragon.

"Forward "

The nine-headed water dragon swallowed the black bubble bubble with ease. But there was a huge explosion inside the belly of the water dragon. Then the water dragon turned black before disappearing.

"What the hell was that?"

Not only Yui, but Laila was also aware of the peculiarity of the enemy's magic attack. The two of them abandoned their intention to finish him off immediately.

"Haha... I thought you were just idiots who knew nothing. Well.. But this is natural, after all, to have long been erased from the history of this world."

The monster rose up with a wide smile on its face.

"Soul Corruption?"

"Tch.. Why would I bother explaining this to a boy like you. The marina "

The water suddenly locked them both. They had no time to react and could not feel the enemy's attack.

"Damn!"

The monster came forward and approached the two. Both of his hands turned into giant swords that were preparing to cut the necks of the two.

But-the

"Kuh's.. Basic Mon...ster!"

A red sword smoldering through the monster's neck. Who else would have done it if it wasn't Laila.

Then with her sword, Laila cut through the water ball that locked her away with an uninterested look.

"I really don't want to play anymore."

Laila created dozens of Scarflare in midair and then attacked the monster that was still helpless. In an instant, dozens of red swords pierced through the monster's body like a sword grave.

Not long after, the monster's body fell motionless along with the disappearing magic beast.

"I don't care if in your eyes I'm a monster or not. Yui, it looks like we have no other choice."

"Are you sure you can destroy it with a single strike?"

"Of course."

They went back to the crystal tree. Not only had he recovered, but also the number of crystal golems had returned to how they were.

Seeing that, Laila and Yui just smiled.

"Sister Laila, do as you please."

Yui ran over to the enemy alone. While Laila was in her place to prepare.

Laila raised her hand.

"Scarflare "

Scarflare's punch that appeared formed a circle formation then merged into a large flower.

""

The Scarflare flower then spun at high speed like a fire sword saw.

"Ma-!?"

Boooom!!

Before he threw the crystal tree with Scarflare's saw, a loud explosion occurred right in the crystal tree section until it shattered into pieces.

Yui was even surprised by what happened. He survived the shockwave by crossing his arms. While the crystal golem was smashed apart was not left by the awesomeness of the explosion.

"What's really going on?"

Laila called off the attack. He doesn't know what's going on, but the goal has been achieved, so he doesn't need to be attacked.

"...huh?"

After the dust disappeared, they were a figure that resembled a dying person. The body was full of heavy wounds and blood was all over his body. The protector he was wearing shattered in various shapeless places again.

"Sister Kuro really beat him up. I didn't think he really made this angry sister."

"..."

Yui put her finger in her mouth like an innocent girl who was shocked by what happened to Itsuki. Laila was silent without comment.

Then Laila turned to a corner. There, he finds the figure he loves, but somehow he doesn't look happy.

"Sister Laila?"

Yui looked in the same direction.

Then he had no choice but to widen his eyes in cold sweat.

"Why are you..?"

Yui trembled with fear. He looked as if he was seeing a demon approaching.

No. gabe. The devil may be approaching.

At the place they saw, Kuro walked closer towards Itsuki. The black aura throughout his body and his black sword made him look like a god of death. But what was even more shocking was a pair of black wings made from a terrifying aura.

"You guys wait a minute. I'll get it fixed soon."

Kuro passed the two without saying more. The cold aura that the two felt was as if freezing to their deepest souls.

Both wanted to talk more and stop him or at least say hello, but both were unable to move from their places.

Then the screams sounded. It was Itsuki's voice whose hand Kuro stepped on to shatter.

Simultaneously the crystal tree began to grow, but the black aura around Kuro absorbing it was left.

"....Itsuki, it's time for you to die. Do you have the last word?"

Kuro thrust his sword into Itsuki's neck.

As if not afraid, Itsuki actually smiled widely.

"...last word huh? Alright. How about 'why do you think you've won?'"

"What do you mean?"

Itsuki laughed loudly until it sounded throughout the room. It was not the laughter of a loser in a fight.

"Senior, you must have realized that this place has felt strange from the beginning you entered it. I wrong?"

"..."

The basement being a labyrinth from the start had felt strange. You could say it was a trap prepared to block them, but if it was just like that, it was too easy for Laila and the others.

Itsuki must have been aware since they defeated the Demon the first time, the Demon could not stop them at all. But it kept happening before they fought the female monsters.

If this was some kind of game, surely Kuro and the others had already entered the final round. They're gonna win. But Itsuki still did not admit defeat.

"'Prepare a 5-step plan before fighting the enemy' isn't that what you always taught us? So why do you think this is the end for me?"

"No. You may be able to move your soul on another body, but everything remains the same. I just need to kill you. As much as necessary. Now, accept your fate."

Without hesitation, Kuro beheaded Itsuki, but that was when the light shone brightly before Itsuki's head broke off.

Then all that looks is a mere Kuro figure.

"Tch.. He's running away."

After saying that, Kuro's black wings disappeared along with the black aura that enveloped him. Kuro is now back as Kuro whom Laila knows.

But Kuro suddenly fell down and used both his swords as sticks. His breath was breathless and sweat was pouring out profusely. Although Kuro is the winner, he is in a bad condition.

Laila and Yui approached with worried gazes.

"Kurou."

"Sister Kuro, are you okay?"

Not long after, Kuro fell. It was then that the wounds all over his body were visible. Even the sword stab wound that made Kuro's blood flow like a river.

Kuro finally became unconscious. He was swallowed by eternal darkness.

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"Aunt Electra, all preparations have been completed. I understand what you're planning, but will it work?"

Princess Riana asked Electra who was looking at the crystal tree view from the palace window.

"We won't know until we try. Your brother's power as a holy magician will play an important role in this battle. He must be really excited right now."

"I know Victoria's brother is a maniac fighting, but in this matter I have no choice but to have the same opinion."

Riana approached the window and looked at the crystal forest with a worried look.

"I know what you're thinking, but we can only trust them until the last second."

In the sky, a red light threatened to illuminate the entire night world. There are many legends that mention the blood red night. There are good, there are bad.

It is beautiful but at the same time scary.

30 Minutes left until the specified time. Their only hope is the success of Kuro and the others defeating the enemy before the ritual is carried out.

But none of that happened.

The figure of the young man with blood-red shining protector appeared and started the ritual. In order to stop him, Victoria attacked with a sacred Longinus spear capable of destroying everything that was made of mana. But reality said otherwise, the holy spear was unable to penetrate the opponent's defenses.

In the end they all could only see the figure that had been resurrected. A beautiful figure that defeats the beauty of any angel in the world. The figure who was once known as the hero of the world's savior from darkness.

The first queen of the Houou empire, Holy Maiden Maria has returned to the world.

"Don't I say 'we're lucky if the Demon King is resurrected'. I feel like we're really unlucky today."