Battle War; Magic, Sword and Dragon

Battle at Phoenix City VIII; Darkness

"Solaris, can I talk to you for a second?"

There was no one in front of Kuro. It was not a problem because from the beginning what he spoke to was not a person, but something else.

Without anyone knowing, time stopped. The sound of fighting that was heard all the way to the underground was now inaudible. Silent and so calm.

Only Kuro alone is unaffected by the forces that can stop the sea of world time.

[You always call people. When are you going to fix your nature?]

The figure of a golden-haired woman with beautiful blue eyes appeared behind Kuro with her back facing each other.

No need to analyze, ordinary eyes can already see that the figure of the woman is not an ordinary figure. A pure and holy figure.

Naturally, that woman was actually one of the True Dragon King who governed the Orladist lands. The Administrator.

But despite facing the holy figure, Kuro showed no respect or fear. No, rather he didn't have to.

That's because he's the King. More precisely if he Kuro had been twisted into a King completely.

"I am not calling you to hear your complaint. But why are you using a female figure?"

True Dragon King is known to have a dragon form as big as a mountain, even bigger. The figure that appeared near Kuro was just an artificial figure that aimed to facilitate communication.

According to legend, the True Dragon King sometimes descended into the world using a human form. This is just a true example of the legend. Unfortunately, this legend has been forgotten.

[I have my own reasons. Well.. You'll know later too. If you're curious, why don't you ask the Queen you chose?]

"Laila?"

[Don't tell me he hasn't told you? Geez, you guys really like surprises.]

Kuro let out a sigh as he looked at Solaris's elderly-like manner. He is old because no one knows his age.

"All right, I'll ask you later. I almost forgot, I called you for help."

Solaris smiled a little.

[Does that have anything to do with him?]

Solaris pointed at Itsuki's corpse which almost disappeared into dust. It was natural because the side effects of using Dainsleif were so damaging to the body and soul of its users. If Solaris had not stopped time, Itsuki's existence would have disappeared by now.

"I ask you to repair his soul and return him to the wheel of reincarnation. That's something you're easy to do, right?"

[Fumu.. That was easy. But is this really what you should do?]

"Are you refusing?"

[That's not what I mean. You know, anyone who uses the Cursed Arm will get a huge punishment with their soul destroyed. This is an old rule. Although this is a request from you, does he deserve forgiveness?]

It was not a written law, but it was an old rule made since the Cursed Arm was created. Of course Kuro knew that, which is why he understood that his request was a violation of the rules.

But-the

"I think he deserves a second chance. I was amazed by his strong will."

Kuro smiled as he looked at the broken dragon fang sword. Normally the Cursed Arm cutting the Dragon King's fang sword was something impossible to do.

But reality says something else. In other words there is a kind of power that makes that happen.

Of course Kuro knows what that power is. It was the same power he had. A power called Destiny Slayer.

But Itsuki was able to use that power in the last moment of his life. Whether it's a coincidence or luck, no one knows.

[Fumu, okay. If that's what you want to do. But you should know that if you put others on the same path as you, you are telling them to go to eternal hell.]

"I've known that for a long time."

Solaris just smiled a little. Then an aura emerged from his body. Opening his hand was like receiving something.

A light appeared in his palm. It was Itsuki's soul. After a while, the light grew bigger and finally formed a small dark torch, but a moment later it became pure white.

[This little boy is really unlucky. I'll reincarnate him in a good family. His future depends on himself.]

Like a mother, Solaris ushered Itsuki's flying soul into the air. After a while, Itsuki's soul disappeared.

"Thank you, Solaris."

[What's not. It's just that in exchange, I asked you to persuade Laila to make a contract with me.]

Kuro's eyes widened from hearing something he didn't expect.

"He didn't do it?"

This is very surprising. The reason Kuro didn't mind Laila's meeting with Solaris was for Laila to make a contract with him.

But if you remember who Laila is, then that's natural. It was more precise if Laila would definitely reject him.

"Fufu.. Laila's.. You're right.."

[It's not something worth laughing about. After all, she was the best Queen candidate I have ever known. No, since I know who she really is then I know she is the right person to be the next True Light Queen.]

"Samaha ..But he refused."

[This is the first time anyone has rejected my offer twice.]

Solaris.

[But maybe I should force it this time. After all, the power he possessed was too great to be possessed by a human. If he misused it, he would be more dangerous than Shiroyasha.]

"That's a really funny joke. But being the True Light Queen made her unable to lead a normal life. Well.. It's not like I don't understand why you insist. Take it easy, I'll get your message across. But all the decisions are on him."

[I understand.]

Without many words, Solaris disappeared along with the time that had returned running.

Kuro smiled happily then glanced at Itsuki's corpse which disappeared completely.

(Sorry. This is all I can do for you.)

Kuro then picked up Dainsleif who was lying on the floor. When touching it, an ordinary human would definitely receive a curse that made him die or lose control.

But in Kuro's hands, Dainsleif was like a submissive child.

That's when he heard footsteps coming from the hallway. After a while, he looked at Aldest and the others.

Yui is currently in Aldest's arms soundly asleep. Naturally, in order to recover Kuro faster, Yui used the Dragon Gate which allowed a Queen to summon the Dragon King.

With the help of the Dragon King, Kuro's recovery could happen much faster, but it left Yui's stamina drained.

Otome carried a sword that was inside the ball of light. It was one of Hana's magic arm that was taken from the magic circle that she managed to analyze. Although he wanted to return the magic arm to Hana, but because it was only half, then it was impossible.

Knox, Amira, and Jinn are their bodyguards.

"I told you to get the hell out of here, but why haven't you guys done it yet? This fight has exceeded all of you. Are you guys really stupid?"

"You can never keep that dirty mouth of yours." replied Knox. "We're not here because we don't care about our lives. It's just that I think this is the safest place in the capital."

"If the matter regarding the monsters residing in this labyrinth, it's no big deal. But up there might be more dangerous than here. If you choose which is better, it's safer here."

Aldest's words are not without basis. In addition to monsters, the labyrinth wall was a natural protector capable of quickly regenerating. Not only that, even though they were displaced to the surface, if a more devastating fight occurred, then there was no longer a safe place in the capital. Even in the palace that had special protection.

"In addition if we are here, we can support the fight up there even if indirectly."

This time Otome added. He already had evidence with the magic arm that Hana had. If she doesn't succeed, maybe Maria will continue to have an infinite source of energy.

Not many know what Otome managed to do has changed the course of the fight. If he failed or lasted a little longer, Charlmilia would not be able to attack Maria with the Divine Spear of Indura.

"All right, I understand what you want. Don't look for a lot of excuses that irritate me. The most important thing right now is that you can take care of Yui for me."

"Give it to us." replied Knox.

Kuro smiled then he turned towards the place of the fight.

"Wait!"

Jinn stops Kuro.

"I hate to think of such a complicated thing. But can you tell us what's really going on?"

Everyone looked at Jinn with an expression as if saying 'you've done it'.

However, they understand that what is happening now is something that is beyond the mind of human reason.

Even during the fight in Dragonia, Knox and the others could survive was also arguably an abnormal considering they were only first-class magic school students.

But all of that seems ordinary to a man named Kuro.

What exactly makes him like that? What does he already know? No, more precisely what has he gone through so that crazy events like now are like breakfast in the morning?

They all held back from asking. But there was one fool with a muscular brain who asked that without a second thought.

They all know that Kuro can kill anyone who makes him unhappy. They can only hope that Jinn's question doesn't anger Kuro.

Thankfully, Kuro simply smiled and replied:

"That's something you should look at and find the answer to."

Then Kuro disappeared like using teleportation magic.

"Either why do I know you'll answer like that."

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The fight between Arthuria and Lucifer was arguably the fiercest fight among the three.

Lucifer with the ability to manipulate dimensions makes him able to avoid all physical and magic attacks. Even if he could not, he would teleport to another place and attack the opponent by utilizing the opponent's blind spot.

Dodging Lucifer's attack was difficult and almost impossible, but Arthuria could do it.

The reason was not that he was able to respond to the opponent's attack or could tell where Lucifer was going to attack, but he was defending by using a holy element that had already experienced an increase in strength.

If he did not use the Dragon Phoenix Gear, he would have lost in less than 3 seconds. But he managed to last more than five minutes even though he had no chance to take a breath.

Naturally, the Lucifer he was currently fighting was a magic beast, not the real Lucifer. If the real Lucifer would run out of magic energy and think of strategizing, then the current Lucifer is only responding to a simple command from Mary. In exchange for that weakness, he had an enormous amount of magic energy.

Arthuria doesn't know if this is luck or misfortune. But one thing was certain, fighting with all his might was the best thing he could do.

(I can only trust the two of them)

Now Arthuria knows there's no way she can win against Lucifer. Although it appears that he can avoid attacks and counter-attack, but if calculated using percentages, then Arthuria's attack can be calculated easily.

In addition, defeating magic beasts was not an appropriate decision because there was no guarantee that magic beasts would be recreated. If that happens, then Arthuria will be harmed.

The only thing he could do was buy time until Laila defeated Maria.

That's when his attention was distracted and of course it was used by Lucifer perfectly.

From the opening, Lucifer shot out a sword slash capable of cutting through dimensions. By focusing on the sacred element, Arthuria would be able to clear her attack, but she realized, her defense would be less than 0.01 seconds late. In such a short time, Arthuria would become minced meat.

But it was at that moment that the black light swallowed Lucifer's sword slash and erased it, no, it was more appropriate to swallow it.

"Will die just from a trivial attack, you really let me down."

"I don't want to hear someone late coming to the party."

The perpetrator of the one who saved Arthuria was Kuro.

Of course he didn't come wearing nothing. With a smoldering red armor and two white and black colored swords, he flew behind Arthuria.

"This is a party. The feast of death."

When Electra destroyed one, then from the dimensional hole appeared again quickly. Thankfully Electra finished them off easily, but if it continues like this the situation will not be better.

Of course, they also have to focus on the dimensional hole that is getting bigger. They had little time to defeat Maria and Lucifer.

"Do you have any advice to end it immediately?"

"Eitherway. But I believe in Laila. Of course I'll prioritize her safety over yours. If he's in danger, I'll make you a meat shield."

Hearing that, Arthuria smiled.

"Then we have the same thought."

"Hearing I had the same thought as you really irritated me. Well.. Let's see who goes to hell first."

"Well.ha.."

"Aahaha.ha.."

After a dry laugh with a compact, the two fell silent.

""Go to hell first, Kepa*at!!""

They really have the same thoughts.

Then the fight became even fiercer because of the two against one.

As before, Lucifer made use of the empty gap to attack. But this time the gap was filled with Kuro's help. Lucifer finally had no choice but to fight at close range.

Realizing this, Kuro and Arthuria work well together to defend, while the other attacks. And it continued until finally, for the first time Arthuria injured Lucifer.

"Good, if it goes on like this, we'll win."

Although not happy, Arthuria must admit that she succeeded because of Kuro's help. Even if it was just a small wound.

"I really don't understand how you do it, but don't stop."

Arthuria added praise, but Kuro only fell silent in silence.

When she feels something strange, Arthuria concentrates her gaze on Kuro, at which point she realizes that Kuro is distracted by something else.

It was a fatal action, but since Lucifer stopped attacking, it was an opportunity. Of course they must remain vigilant if Lucifer arrives to attack as before.

"...what really happened?"

Unfortunately, Arthuria has finally forgotten the moment she fought Lucifer. The reason for that, was certainly because there was more to it than fighting with him.

The reason Lucifer stopped attacking was because the controller had stopped moving.

But this was not because Laila had managed to defeat him, but because of something else.

Maria's body was now filled with a black aura that continued to grow until it formed a sphere.

[Aarrrrrghhhh!!]

Along with a painful shout, Maria threw the black ball in all directions.

"Damn!"

From his place Arthuria could feel that the ball was filled with a great and terrible energy. What happens if it spreads?

The answer is a nightmare.

Within a radius of 1 kilometer with the center of Maria, everything was swallowed into darkness.

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"Uh.. What's going on?"

When she opened her eyes, Arthuria found herself in a dark place without the slightest light. The only light he saw was the light coming from within his body.

(It looks like Dragon Phoenix Gear is protecting me. But what really happened?)

He still clearly remembered what happened before being swallowed by the darkness.

The darkness swallowed everything and he ended up unconscious for a while. No, it's more precise if he doesn't know how long he's been unconscious. The time he could not estimate when he was there.

(I better try to find Laila and Kuro.)

First, all he did was try to use telepathy. Although Kuro can't, but after using Dragon Gear, Kuro must have a relationship with other Dragon Gears. In other words, Arthuria can find both.

But after a long time of trying, he received no response.

In the end he decided to search by flying. He doesn't know front back, or left right. All he did was keep looking.

(How wide is this darkness?)

He understood that the darkness that swallowed him was no ordinary darkness. If he had been there for too long, he would not know if he would have been swallowed by the darkness.

"...?"

In the end he found another figure. The figure resembled a black shadow that formed a human form.

Of course Arthuria hesitated a little to get closer. But he finally ventured.

Unexpectedly, that figure turned out to be Kuro.

"Finally you came too, chick. Do you want to make people bother?"

"..."

Arthuria doesn't want to return Kuro's hurtful jokes. There is something more important now than that.

"...why do you look so relaxed in this darkness?"

Unlike her being protected by holy armor, Kuro was completely unprotected by something. Even the Dragon Gear he was wearing had now turned dark black.

Kuro's glowing eyes and hair are only white. The others turned black. Even including his dragon fangs sword.

"You don't have to think too much about it. The most important thing is we have to get together with Laila first to solve this problem."

"...alright. But you know where he is?"

Arthuria gave up on finding out. But it was not that he did not know that this possibility happened because Kuro was able to use Darkness Art.

"He's close. This darkness is only one kilometer. Electra's not here because she's been evading, so don't expect her to help."

"Do you know because you have those eyes?"

The only one that explains why Kuro is able to know all that is Eyes of Origin.

"That's kind. We better not talk too long. Either way we don't know how long you're gonna survive this darkness."

"..."

Arthuria had to admit what Kuro said was true. So he had no intention of opposing.

The current element of darkness is taboo, which is why no knowledge is left behind. This makes no one know the nature of the element of darkness itself.

In other words, being careless would only get Arthuria in big trouble.

Both of them flew to a place. Since only Kuro is able to see well, Arthuria follows him from behind.

Without anyone knowing time had passed, the two were finally able to see a light amidst the darkness. A flickering colorful light. Amidst the light, Laila was seen waiting for their arrival.

(Superiorly.).

Although she was a siscon, this time she had no choice but to be amazed. Laila was like a bright lamp in the midst of darkness.

"Alright, because they're gathered. We will defeat Maria and solve all these problems" Laila said excitedly.

"Do you have a plan?" ask Arthuria.

"Of course I have. But the problem is that I hesitate to use this method because it is too risky for Mary's soul."

"Regarding the matter, leave it to me. I've guessed that we need the power of this sword."

Kuro shows Dainsleif to Laila.

Naturally Laila was surprised because Kuro used the Cursed Arm, but it was only for a short while. However, it is too late to be surprised to find out who Kuro is.

"alright. I leave the matter of separating Mary's soul to you."

Laila then glanced towards Arthuria.

"Sister, this time I'd like to ask you to distract Maria. When preparing the seal, I couldn't be bothered and needed great concentration."

Hearing that, Arthuria showed a puzzled expression.

"Wait a minute. I don't understand what you're talking about. And how do you two know without discussing it first."

"It's because of the power of love."

"It's because of the power of love."

"Really, I'd love to beat you up. Can you guys be serious?"

Laila and Kuro sighed inside simultaneously. Both of them seemed to say that Arthuria was a fool.

"I'll explain that a bird's brain like yourself can understand. First, when Itsuki revives Maria, he also releases the seal that was on Lic. In this way they want to restore Mary's true strength. Well even though it's not enough because so far Maria only evokes about 30 percent of the power."

"..."

Arthuria could not say what else.30 percent was already this powerful, what if it was full power?

(Wait. How can it be 30 percent?)

As if to know what Arthuria was thinking, Kuro continued.

"This is natural because Maria is a True Light Queen, because at this time she is not getting sacred protection from Solaris, then her strength is certainly reduced drastically. But the problem is not that, the problem is that when Itsuki released the seal of Lic, he also released the seal of my sword. This is what gets us in this situation."

"To overcome this problem, I obtained the sacred protection of Solaris, more precisely the sealing magic for Lic. Since this is a very strong seal, I'm sure I can also seal Kuro's sword. We're lucky Lic fused with Kuro's sword. Oh.. Yes, when are you going to explain about the seal?"

Along with a smile, a heavy pressure came out from Laila.

"After all this is done. I didn't expect the seal to come off so easily anyway."

"As usual you always make hmmph!!"

"Alright, don't show your affection. Mostly I understand. Because the seal is too strong, you're afraid Mary's soul will be sealed. That's why I became a shield of flesh so that he could slash Mary. Just one question I have, in this darkness, is Mary's soul going to be okay?"

"Of course not. When I cut him down to move his soul, at the same time I will protect his soul. If necessary I will put his soul on my body."

"Isn't that too risky?"

"of course. But if we don't take the risk, then we won't solve this problem."

The atmosphere became heavy, but they understood what Kuro meant. If they are not prepared to sacrifice, they will not save anyone.

"If you've made up your mind, I'll support you. But promise me you'll stop worrying me. I have a reason, after all, not to want you to get hurt."

Kuro smiled.

"I promise."

"When do we start the plan?"

The bully couldn't stand to see both.

"Surely now."