Battle War; Magic, Sword and Dragon

15. One Fight End and New Fight Start

"Basic fool!!"

He had no choice but to curse Kuro. But the word was also revealed to himself.

Win or die.

That was the choice and fate for someone who challenged and tried to conquer the dragon. Why didn't he notice?

A vast field of grass and dense trees began to be seen. He also saw thin smoke still billowing thinly at the edge of the Aldea forest.

(At there?)

He dashed towards the place where the dragon most likely took out the Laser Breath.

He was still feeling tired from using the Meteor Cannon Blade, but at this moment he did not care and continued to move his legs.

It took about 15 minutes to reach the place. And when he arrived at his destination, he saw a shocking sight.

"It's a..."

Laila's eyes were wide open when she saw a 10-meter-wide crater full of hot lava at the bottom. There are also dozens of small craters numbering very much. Trees and grass around the place were also burning in various places.

He could still feel the heat from the dragon attack marks. He could also feel such powerful magic energy from the dragon.

But this is not the time to think about unnecessary things.

He came to that place to look for Kuro. He knew the possibility of Kuro surviving was very small, but at least he wanted to see Kuro's body and bury it.

Kuro is the hero who saved his life and the inhabitants of the city of Areshia.

"Kurooooo, where are you?"

He shouted calling Kuro's name while looking around. He knew it was possible that the dragon was still around the area, but he didn't care.

"..........."

There's no answer.

She starts to despair and gives up, but somehow her heart says that Kuro is still alive.

"Kuroooo!"

He screamed again, but still got no answer.

"Damn!"

He begins to realize that Kuro may be dead which is why he begins to set foot back into the city of Areshia.

"!"

But at that moment he saw a footprint in the grass leading into the forest of Aldea.

"Could possibly.. "

There's only one way to know if he's right or not.

Laila then walked through the footprints.

He began to enter the forest on alert if monsters arrived attacking him.

The Aldea forest has tall, shady trees, making it a rare ray of sunlight that penetrates into the ground. Mosses and fungi thrive making the soil slippery.

"?"

After entering the forest, Laila saw a bright light in the middle of the forest.

(His footprints are going there.)

There's no other choice. He steadied his heart to keep moving his feet.

Sreeek...

He flipped over the bush that blocked his path. And he came to a place full of light.

There was a small river filled with crystal clear water. A large tree whose branches were already dead stood firmly in the light.

Under the tree, Laila saw a black-haired man leaning in a deep sleep.

Kuro looks very calm. But the burns and bruises made Laila feel unbearable to see him.

But Laila smiled.

He's happy that Kuro survived, but-but

(If Kuro survives, does that mean he wins?)

But he did not see the figure of the black dragon anywhere. And how did Kuro win?

(It's been. I don't think it's time to think about it.).

He slowly stepped his foot towards Kuro's place.

He was relieved when he saw Kuro's funny looking face while asleep.

She unhesitatingly lowered her head and touched Kuro's cheek. A slightly dirty skin can be felt by Laila's hands.

"Kuro. wake up! Kuro!"

He tried to wake Kuro up by shaking his cheek, but it didn't seem to have much effect.

"Kuro, wake!!"

He tried again a little harder.

".......unnhmmm."

He's succeeding. Kuro started to open his eyes and came to a realization.

"Kuro, get up!"

".......?"

After a while, Kuro finally came to his full consciousness. He saw Laila's face near his face.

So pretty. He's like an angel.

That's what Kuro thinks.

"Chelle..."

"..Yeah, what's the ti-um?!"

Laila was surprised that Kuro had kissed her.

He's off guard.

5 seconds later, Laila and Kuro's lips finally parted.

"......"

Laila fell silent. His face was flushed and put on a complicated face.

Unfortunately, Kuro seems to enjoy Laila's expression looking sweeter than usual.

"I told you I'd get your first kiss, Laila."

"....."

"And from now on you are my girlfriend and not my partner. So be prepared...!"

" ...................... ehhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh?!"

After saying that, Kuro closed his eyes again. He did not move and fell to the ground.

"Kuros?"

Although she was still shocked when Kuro kissed her, she now had no time to think about it.

He was in a panic as Kuro closed his eyes again.

(He's not dead, is he?)

Laila started thinking about the worst.

".. uh?"

But the thought began to disappear when he realized that Kuro was only back to sleep.

"Huuhh Thank goodness. You really worry me."

Laila then recalled the sensation as their lips united. It was his first kiss with a man of the opposite sex.

"............"

His face was instantly red.

Laila then just smiled. He looked at the sky that was starting to change color into an orange.

(..............................Alice, have you ever felt this strange feeling? Alice, why is Kuro so similar to that person? Is this called 'destiny'?)

Laila doesn't know who Alice is, but Alice has been in her dreams since she was a child.

But in her dream it wasn't just Alice.

There was a man.

The man could be said to be Alice's lover.

In his dream, the two of them looked very happy and loved each other.

But the question Laila is currently asking is, why does Alice's lover have the same face as Kuro?

Is this a coincidence?

He doesn't know.

It was a mystery that Laila had never solved.

"Kuro, who are you?"

It's just, Alice's lover is white-haired and has white eyes like glass. He was arguably an existence that should not exist in this world.

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Sirei Mall, 3rd Floor.

Aldest Devist's. The 20-year-old woman held an important position at the Knight headquarters of the Areshia branch. You could say he was the main leader of the Knight of Areshia city.

Unlike the other Knights who wore armor, Aldest only wore everyday clothes that could be said to be very sexy. The curves and size of the two forbidden fruits are so prominent and tempting to the eyes of the men around them. But they knew it was a devil's temptation that led them to hell.

Although wearing armor was mandatory, he never wore it. He doesn't care about that kind of rule.

Then it is wrong to think that her beautiful face makes her have a kind and gentle heart. He was known to be quite cruel to his men if he made a mistake.

He is also known as a genius wizard. A person who not only has talent in magic, but also has a smart brain.

A person like him should not be in a small town like Areshia, but he has his own reasons for being in that city.

The Sirei Mall assault case today was not actually a major incident that required him to intervene. But since it already involved one of the most dangerous monsters in the world, he had no choice but to observe it head-on.

In addition, he also realized there was an awkwardness that made him interested.

The 3rd floor of the Sirei mall became one of the battle locations between the Knight and the Red Crow. But unlike any other place, it was more intact than any other floor.

But instead, incisions of sharp objects filled the entire place. Floors, walls, even iron poles do not forget to be hit by incisions. And most importantly, the incision was so thin as if it was done with such a sharp sword.

Along with the incision, the dried fresh bloodstains became proof of what the sharp object had slashed at. A creature called a human being.

The question is, who did all this?

It was perfectly normal for a witch to do the deed, yet she felt nothing of any scratches.

"... Is this a sword? Attractively. I've never seen anything like this."

He realized a male Knight was approaching to give a report to him

"All the Knight's bodies have been collected. There's only one criminal alive. While all the other criminals are dead. Then regarding the bomb on the first floor, the special team has successfully defused it. .. mmm commander?"

The knight put on a puzzled face as Adest looked unconcerned about his report.

"...md?.um? I told you to call me by my name, Lyro. You're my friend, so you don't have to call me in my office."

"..........."

Although they are good friends, the man understands that Adest is his boss. That's why he didn't dare to call by his name while on duty.

"Houh, you're a really boring guy. Never mind. Hey Lyro, what do you think of this case?"

"Red Crow?"

"No, who do you think is the man who massacred the Red Crow on this floor?"

"Eh? I don't know, but I've only seen people slaughter like this for the first time. I think even though they're criminals, they don't have to die this vile way. Aldest, do you know the guy?"

"Ara, you can call my name, right? Maybe I should thank 'he' for making you call my name."

"Him?"

"Lyro, have you heard of the Witch Reaper?"

"?!"

Lyro's eyes opened wide when Aldest called the nickname a legend known as the witch slayer.

As with the legend in general, this legend is still unclear, but has evidence. Of course the evidence is the victim of the Witch Reaper.

Reaper Witch.

An existence that becomes a myth of existence. Some say he is a villain, but others call himself a hero. With his sword he defeated all the witches who became his enemies.

No one knows for sure who he is, but there's a clue.

The Witch Reaper is not a witch.

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Meanwhile somewhere else.

Darh Forest. A forest is known as the forest of death. Although it was not inhabited by powerful monsters like the Rukia forest, but because of its blood-soaked history, this forest was so sinister that no one dared to enter the forest.

But there was a house in that creepy place. The house is dark black so it is difficult if not seen carefully. And despite knowing, one would think 10 times before approaching it.

Inside one of the rooms, a black-robed figure suddenly appeared.

There was another figure in the room. A man who was staring at the window with a cold and bloodthirsty look.

"Shadow, did you get it?"

The man doesn't actually know Shadow's true identity. In addition to his face covered with a mask, his voice was also always changing.

Shadow sometimes used the voice of a boy, a girl and sometimes an old man.

"[I managed to get it, Grimoire of Truth and ...]"

"Ohhh. You're really great."

The man laughed in satisfaction as he looked at a thick dark black book with intricate symbols and a purple crystal stone.

"....."

" With this, my wish will come true. I still don't know why you'd help me get revenge, but I thank you."

"[No problem. That thing is just a bonus. I also have my own plan why I'm doing all this.]"

Whoever heard that must have realized that Shadow was trying to use him, but the man didn't care at all.

For him as long as he had the strength to take revenge was enough.

A huge sword appeared in the man's hand. He then brought the purple crystal closer to his sword.

Like a magnet, the crystal stuck together and eventually fused with his sword.

"It's more common than I thought. Is this really the Cursed Arm that sealed the most powerful demon, Lucifer?"

"[...]"

There was no more reaction and the man was intending to call back his magic arm, but that was when a loud bang he felt.

The thump echoed throughout his body as if it came from his heart, but the thump was so loud. As if it does not belong to a human.

"Finally, after a long time.. "

The man did not know the origin of the voice, but he realized it was so close.

"!?"

A sensation he never felt hit his body. The blow made his body seem to be overstretched by a mountain. If he doesn't survive, he'll die.

But as time passed, the impact he felt slowly diminished. Simultaneously he felt his body getting stronger. His magic energy became many folds and he obtained a new magic that was so incredible. He couldn't believe what he could do now.

"hey.. "

In the end he smiled. A smile is so wide as a devil than a human.

"Let's start a new chapter of the game between us, King."

Without anyone knowing, the nightmare has just begun.