Battle War; Magic, Sword and Dragon

Dragon War IX: Truth from Dark Side

Genetic manipulation, cloning, cell transplantation, artificial man (homunculus). Those were just a few ways to obtain the seeds of a powerful and talented magician in such a short period of time.

In times of war, the way is very easy to find and used by countries that are at war or want to defend their territory from the enemy. By using forbidden magic rituals and the help of a bit of technology, such a thing could be created even in less than a day.

Now, nothing has changed. Such a method is still used even though in secret.

One of the countries that did that was Dragonia. And of the most countries that do the same, Dragonia is among the countries that successfully gave birth to witches with powers that come from such a way.

And their example is the prince and princess of Dragonia itself.

Of course this is a secret and only a few people know. Even the prince and princess of Dragonia did not know that they were the result of human trials.

Their father conducted the inhumane experiment on his own flesh and blood in the name of the state.

....And when the child finds out the truth of this, this becomes one of their reasons for destroying their country.

Yep. This is what Cross did.

But of course that's not the reason he destroyed his own country.

(Not only this country, but this world deserves to be destroyed!!)

"..........!!"

Cross once again strengthened his resolve. Although now he had to endure the pain of having his right hand cut off, but his determination was stronger so that the pain was comfortable.

He's not a masochist, but he knows that if he can't endure that much pain, then his wish is just nonsense.

"Sister Cross..."

Diana stood in front of him with a silvery-red spear thrust into her.

Cross smiled little. He did not expect all his plans to fall apart, but this was no big deal for him.

"Sister Cross, do you really want to destroy Dragonia?"

"Don't call me brother. We both know we don't even have blood ties at all, right? We're not even the same thing, so stop calling me by that nickname."

"......."

Diana was silent. He can't deny that.

Cross is different from his three brothers. He was not born from genetic manipulation or forbidden magic rituals, but he was completely born from science. She is a Design Child (artificial child).

Cross was born from the very beginning from the hands of alchemists. His goal was to create weapons and technology that were more advanced than any other country. And he's done well up until now.

Knowing this truth, Cross doesn't hate them at all. He has no right to that. But knowing the alchemist who was now his men was his parents, it felt a bit of irony to Cross.

While the title of prince he holds today is only a gift for his birth.

"...yes, but are family relationships only determined by blood relationships?..I don't think Cross thinks that."

"......."

Cross did not answer. He knew it was because he was an artificial man, so he had no one who was bound by blood with him. He is the person who knows the most about family relationships.

"I can tell Brother Cross understands that more than we do. We live together, laugh together, help each other together, ..The bond that has been established for decades will not break just because we have no blood relationship, I was wrong?"

"......"

Diana smiled small and softly. Sincerity emanated from that smile. He then turned his head towards Laila and the others who were not far from where he stood.

"Everyone, I'm sorry for thwarting you, ..but I have to do it anyway. ..kak Cross is one of my precious family. Even though he did evil, I still consider him one of my family. But because of that, I'm the one who has to finish all this with my own hands. I hope you understand my selfish desires."

No one answered. They want to react, but it's a complicated situation.

But Knox only scratched his scratching head and sighed deeply.

"...alright. Do as you please, ..but I'm asking you to take the right decision on this, Princess Diana."

Diana smiled slightly and looked pleased, but Jinn and Lairo showed otherwise.

"Knox, are you serious?" jinn asked, "We've taken pains to find her and now you're just letting her go?"

"Yes, is there a problem?"

"....."

Jinn was made speechless by Knox. He actually wanted to protest, but he knew who Knox was.

Knox is not the one who decides things for no apparent reason. He believed that and that is why he has followed all his orders until now.

Knox glanced at Aldest.

"Aldest, it's okay, right?"

"Yes, this is no big deal. Most importantly, you have tasks to do, so leave immediately. I'll stay here to watch over them."

Hall approached Aldest's side with a large scythe that looked terrifying.

Knox then smiled slightly.

"I'm glad someone understands that easily. Laila, Charl, Jinn and Knight suck, we're out of here."

All were shocked to hear Knox's orders, especially Lairo who earned a new nickname. And since when did Knox become the leader?

Knox ran without explaining further. The four of them were initially confused, but they then followed Knox from behind leaving Aldest alone with his Magic Beast, Hall.

Before he could go far away, Lairo looked towards the back. He saw Aldest say something to him. Though inaudible, he knew what Aldest was saying through the movements of his lips.

Lairo's eyes widened, yet he slowly smiled and nodded in a sign of understanding what Aldest was saying.

"Geez, he always told me to please, but that's how he is."

Lairo ran over with a smile as if a good thing had happened to him.

Charlmilia and Laila who were running beside him turned to each other and smiled. Strange couple, that's what they think.

No matter how tired they were, the wounds they had and the conditions that the body had reached the limit, the five of them headed for the real battlefield.

The fight is not over yet. They know it, but-

"Why are we going there? Isn't it all clear that He (Deon) is not really an enemy?"

After knowing their goal, which was to the place of Kuro and Deon/Lucifer's fight, Lairo asked.

"Only a fool thinks that way."

Knox showed a thin smile with a serious look.

"You've seen for yourself what happened to him, do you think he'll stop?.We all know it's not going to happen. So can you get rid of that naive thought."

Other than Lairo, all showed the same look. A look that showed determination to end this battle.

Lairo smiled slightly, then said:

"Are you really first graders? You're not much different from my seniors at Knight Headquarters."

But that's not the only thing that makes them special. In this battle had made them grow into witches that were different from other young witches. In addition, their talents also appeared and they used as best as possible so that until now no one had suffered severe injuries and survived.

Of course all that also happened thanks to Kuro giving them phoenix tears, but the individual's ability as a magician was also a big influence.

"I'm older than you, but of all things, maybe I'm the most useless."

Lairo looked lethargic and demoralized, yet he kept running with all of them without complaining. Maybe this is the only good thing about Lairo.

"Don't tell me you're useless" said Charlmilia. "Are you unconscious, thanks to you we feel no tension or fear even in war. You have a hidden talent, but you don't realize it."

"Is that really? Hm?"

And finally Lairo understood what Charlmilia meant.

"Hey.I'm not a clown!!!"

Everyone laughed at hearing that.

....But maybe it was their last chance as they were already close to the main stage in this battle.

Ruby, Shapira, 3 Ultimate Necrodra, dozens of Necrodra, Demon Beasts and the remaining Dragon Knights were now facing off against the eight Dragon Arm.

The fight starts with Ruby.

Ruby roared loudly then flapped her wings and flew into the sky. Two Ultimate Necrodra followed Ruby and several Necrodra did the same.

Shapira ran at full speed forward. All that remained followed him from behind at full speed, but they lost to the now-changing Shapira.

From the beginning Shapira was a wind-elemented Dragon King. Speed is his skill. Tah only that, while running, he prepared to take out Dragon Breath, but not ordinary Dragon Breath, but Storm Breath.

The other dragon did not want to lose and prepared to take out Dragon Breath from behind to help attack. Whereas Hell Beasts that did not have long-range attacks, they moved at full speed towards the enemy.

On the other hand, the Dragon Arm did not stay silent just like that. Those eight Dragon Arm lined up and prepared to take out the Dragon Breath, not from the light and mana density levels, they prepared to take out eight Laser Breaths at the same time.

Both sides were already preparing to unleash their strongest attacks, and after they finished, they fired them simultaneously.

Various straight lights of various sizes and powerful destructive power shot out like bullets. Burn and destroy anything that touches them in the blink of an eye.

...and finally the light met and showed its true power.

BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOMMMMMMMMMMMMMM!!!!!!

A massive explosion occurred and destroyed whatever was around them. The Eighth Laser Breath was slightly superior in terms of strength but unfortunately they did not have what the original Dragon King had, namely his experience and pride as a Dragon King.

Light larger than normal appeared in the explosion. Penetrating straight towards the eight Dragon Arm and destroying the Laser Breath as if the attack was just a splash of water that rolled waves. The light finally hit the eight Dragon Arm with full force.

BOOOM!!

Again an explosion occurred. The eight Dragon Arm was now swept away by the explosion and disappeared into the light.

ROOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAAAA!!!!!

Ruby and Shapira roared loudly. They both showed strength and pride as the Dragon King.

The attack earlier was a combination of Flame Breath and Storm Breath. It was the same as when Laila and Charlmilia combined their attacks to produce a powerful attack, but they realized the attack was enough to destroy them.

16 Red eyes emerged from the smoke that appeared from the explosion. The teeth of the iron fangs and their iron claws showed from behind the smoke. Their iron bodies had burns and incisions, but the impact they received from the attack was considerable from the small sparks that appeared in some parts.

Those eight Dragon Arm roared simultaneously. They move and prepare to split up. It seemed they knew that gathering would be an easy target to attack.

ROOOKAAR!!

Unfortunately, Shapira did not let them off easily. He who came faster than the others instantly pounced on the wrong neck of the Dragon Arm.

Krakk! The sound of cracks and crushed metal falling down sounded. Although it was made of special materials capable of resisting the attack of the Laser Breath or even stronger, it was all meaningless when dealing with the Dragon King's fangs.

Shapira then nimbly moved to the side when one of the other Dragon Arm attempted to attack her, but at the same time she tore through the neck of the Dragon Arm and smashed the part she was snatching.

The Dragon Arm's neck instantly hollowed out and showed what was behind the metal. Cables, liquids and various metal objects are seen as markers that are from which they are made. Sparks of electricity and particles emerged from the wound as a substitute for the blood of living beings.

One of the Dragon Arm tried to fly by spreading its wings, but it was a mistake because that was when the Laser Breath was small in size but numbered a lot to attack one of the wings. The dragon that attacked the Dragon Arm was none other than Laiko who led the Necrodra of the Holy Demonic Class like himself.

And after failing, the Dragon Arm was suddenly struck by a large figure at high speed like a meteor, but the figure was actually Ruby who attacked by dropping down. The result of the attack was one of the Dragon Arm's wings shattered into pieces.

ROOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!

Ruby roared loudly. The air and ground were even trembling by that roar.

Ultimate Necrodra did not want to lose and attacked one of the Dragon Arm from a different side. They pounced, clawed and kicked them, but they didn't make too much of an impact compared to Ruby and Shapira. This was the difference between Ultimate Necrodra and Dragon King.

Now the battlefield was filled with monsters as large as 25 meters that fought each other with all the strength they had. For humans who approach will not be able to survive crushed into pieces of meat in an instant or crushed into dust.

"It's already started, for now we're just waiting. There's nothing we can do at this stage anyway."

Knox and all of them were in a safe area that was quite far from where the battle was. They took refuge in one of the underground buildings that was one of the Drageass shelters.

For foreigners it is difficult to find the place, but thanks to Jinn they found many such places even though they had to get rid of debris with little living mana.

"We have to recover where we are because I predict the possibility that our strength will be needed in the fight later" he added.

"Kuro also says the same thing through telepathy. What are you guys hiding?"

"....you will soon know, but you must remember. We're worthless pawns, but if we play our part well, we'll get the victory easily and the victim a little."

The five of them finally waited. Waiting for the right moment, but there were two people who looked glum. They are Jinn and Laila.

"....."

A magic circle appears and Kuro's armor burns, while his armor transforms into light armor that bears much in common with Diana's Dragon Gear, only red.

Kuro turned to look towards Deon.

"They are really making trouble by making such a thing, ..but this is also an entertainment in itself."

"....yes, but I'm surprised they're making the monster stronger than it used to be."

Deon's voice isn't in the same vein as Lucifer's. Even his gaze was also better like the previous Deon.

[You humans do like to do something that destroys yourself.]

Although not controlling Deon anymore, but the voice of Lucifer still sounded the soot from the cristal in the Magic Arm Deon.

[Yes.it is none of my business, after all it has become your nature as a human being.]

"According to the agreement, you gave your power to me to achieve my wishes, but I'm quite surprised you're abiding by our agreement."

[Don't joke!! Do you want to make me vomit?]

"......"

[We demons have always wanted to abide by the covenant we made, but you are the humans who always break the covenant first. We only give you punishment.]

"Are you really a demon?"

[Don't get us wrong and think we're so bad, .. Even if I admit we're bad, but for us you humans are worse than us. You've earned, but always wanted more and more. No matter in any world, you remain the same, greedy and greedy]

".....yes, I have to admit it too, but as you say we are greedy because we are human. Now most importantly, how long do I have?"

Deon made a pact at the expense of his body and soul as a copensation for the powers granted. If he saw what happened in history, Deon could still live another 2-3 days, but he had already overused his power, especially when opening the dimensional gate to another world.

Now he could not feel any pain at all, but that was precisely why he had to be vigilant.

[If you don't do anything, you can live until tomorrow morning, but I know you won't keep quiet.]

"......."

[I think you only have an hour of my nails.]

Deon had expected it, so he wasn't too surprised.

"In an hour, my soul will be yours...."

Deon smiled wryly then glanced towards the fight of the dragons.

"I had a much longer time than I expected. I'm sorry, but can you help me again?"

Kuro who had been silent since then finally started talking.

"I know, as long as you have the right decision, I won't stand in the way I did 6 months ago."

Deon smiled as he recalled what happened 6 months ago. He used Lost Art and still lost to Kuro. If you think about it again, it is an impossible occurrence for ordinary humans to do.

But now that Deon understood why Kuro could do it, he was the heir to the Demon King's power.

Now that a new question had come to Deon's mind, if Kuro could use magic, could he already be the Demon King?

"We both know you don't only get in the way once."

"I can't deny it."

Kuro and Deon's relationship is longer than anyone knows. Even the events of 6 months ago were not their first fight.

Kuro has been to Dragon as a foreigner, while Deon is a former general in Dragonia. They met several times and talked a lot. Of course fighting in a duel is also something they often do, but their relationship is closer because of their relationship with the dragon.

"Now that we end this fight, you've done what you had to do."

Deon glanced at the fight of Diana and Cross who were quite far away from them.

He looked at the city of Drageass which was destroyed because of his actions. There was no remorse after he did all that.

Deon closed his eyes for a moment and he recalled his family and the dragon he loved. They are gone, but they live on in their hearts.

But at the same time he recalled that day, the day his family was killed by a mysterious dragon made of iron. Yep. The dragon that killed his family was one of the Dragon Arm.

He should have died that day, but someone saved him.

He finds out and seeks revenge. And he's doing it now, but in his deepest heart he knows his family doesn't want him to avenge their deaths.

And it was his family who gave him the power to keep him from losing control despite using one of the most dangerous Cursed Arm in the world.

"I understand Kuro, but can you pass on my message to Princess Diana after this is over?"

Kuro just nodded slowly.

Meanwhile, Diana now fights Cross, precisely one of the mechanical monsters made by Cross, Astaroth.

Astaroth's speed and strength were indeed incredible and able to adapt to their opponents. Honestly speaking she would have a hard time confronting them, but after seeing Knox and Astaroth fight, Diana knew what she had to do to defeat her. Besides that now he was wearing a more powerful Dragon Gear, defeating Astaroth was an easy matter.

"Yahoo!!!!"

Diana slashed down on Astaroth's body and threw it hard until it shot behind Cross at high speed. And after a few seconds and a splash, Astaroth exploded violently.

Cross was not surprised Astaroth was defeated so easily. She knew Diana was now stronger than usual.

Diana drove Gungnir to the ground. He then looked at Cross with a sad look.

"Sir Cross, ..can't we go back to what we used to be? Whether we're siblings or not, kit-"

"It's all just bullshit." cut Cross.

"......"

"Back as before? We don't have anything to give back, so throw that naive thought away. Did you never realize that thinking would make people suffer?"

"...suffer? Whatchu mean?"

"Diana, do you still not understand? I'm sure the old man told you who we really are, but do you think that's all he's hiding?"

Diana understood exactly what Cross meant.

"...i know it, but Dad did it for no apparent reason. I believe that."

"Is that reason including this country is making all its people into weapons like he did his son?"

Diana's eyes widened after hearing Cross' words, and at the same time she knew what Cross wanted to say.

"It seems I have to tell you this harsh reality, Diana. You currently assume that the justice you have been defending is true, but will you still defend your justice after hearing this?"

Cross smiled broadly as he looked at Diana's reaction.

"How about we start from that day. .. Even though I know this won't change the course of this fight, but maybe you're happy to know what someone you call brother knows."

10 Years ago, Draggeass, the basement of Fafnir Castle.

Besides being known as the third prince of Dragonia, but also known as a genius alchemist. Although he was young, he had created various objects that are quite extraordinary, especially objects related to magic and magic technology (Magitec).

He is currently only 9 years old, but he is already a leader in the secret project that Dragonia is working on. There was no time to play or joke, all he did was create.

In the same year, he knew he was an artificial man. He accepted himself and realized he had no right to be angry or anxious about it. That's why he is grateful to be alive and grateful by doing his job as well as possible, no, rather that's the reason he lives.

Every day he spent time in the laboratory, although sometimes he played with his brother, but he could not join and just be a spectator. Even so, he was very happy when he saw his brother's brother smiling.

One day, he finds something surprising in his laboratory, a secret room. He knew the secret room was actually not something strange or extraordinary. It could be another secret laboratory, but what laboratory?

He then opened up using the intelligence and tools he made. After successfully entering, he found a large room that was dozens of times over with the laboratory he had been using all this time.

His curiosity and admiration as a scientist made him want to know more about the place. What are they working on? What are they hiding?

As his head was filled with that question, he felt himself full of vigor and passion. It was the first time in his life.

Unlike the laboratory he used, the laboratory was more dominated by a tube commonly used to research organic creatures.

He was used to such things, so there was no feeling of fear or disgust approaching, but the place still made him curious.

As he passed through the hallway made of iron walls, he found a door. There was no name for the room or a sign indicating the usefulness of the room.

He opened the door in the same way as before. And after entering, he dropped all his tools and immediately fell to the floor with both hands. Eyes widened. He was also sweating coldly and his body was trembling.

He wanted to shout with all his might, but his voice would not come out.

What the fuck is all this? That was the question that popped into his head upon seeing the contents of the room.

Room full of tubes with greenish light. And in that tube the bodies of hundreds of people were seen asleep, unfortunately they were all not asleep, but dead. No matter the child, or adult, there are even children less than 1 year. There were also some who were in an incomplete condition and their organs were swimming in the tube quietly.

A disgusting and at the same time frightening sight.

What demon is capable of doing all this?

The question did not take long to answer because the person behind all this had come, the king of Dragonia himself.

But why wasn't he surprised by all this? Maybe because he was also the result of the man's actions, then there was nothing surprising to him anymore.

After that, the king explained all this to himself without any guilt. This is common throughout the world. Creating something new by experimenting on humans is something that is commonly done.

Playing by being god, that's what they do.

But that's not what surprised him. What surprised him was that the laboratory was his. Yep. That's the future that will await Cross. Someone who plays with life.

It didn't take long, he had already become the alchemist chief who led all the projects. Whether it's a project to create new technology or technology to create a generation of powerful magicians all he does well.

And after killing his feelings as a human (?) over the years, their research finally yielded results.

40 Percent of the babies born in Dragonia are now either witches or humans born with magical powers. Even witches are born from ordinary human partners. It wasn't a big number, but it was an incredible success.

But they are still freshly grown seeds that must be well cared for. It takes time to see the seeds.

Several years passed, the seeds they planted the results were so satisfying. Many would-be magicians are born with powers that exceed those of previous generations.

In this way, Dragonia would be able to possess a power strong enough to compete with a large country. And with the Dragons, they will in 20 years, no, even faster be able to be equated with a big country.

Unfortunately, this is a naive thought. Problems arise. Not a problem that comes from the witches they make, but from their protectors, the dragons.

To conquer a dragon, one must defeat the dragon without using magic, it is a crazy thing. But in Dragonia is an exception.

Dragons will choose Dragon Tamer when they are young and will devote their soul and body to the child they choose, but at that time he finds something that he did not expect before.

None of the dragons chose the witches produced by their experiments. It was a result that everyone did not want.

After knowing the risks they get if they continue to do the experiment, then he advised to stop all this. Unfortunately the king did not want to care about what he suggested and instead thought the dragon no longer needed humans. If so, then why don't we leave the dragons behind?

New projects were made, namely Knight Gear, Avalon Gear and Dragon Arm. It was not a project aimed at strengthening Dragonia, but replacing the dragon from Dragonia itself.

It didn't take long until all those projects were successfully made, but not without sacrifice. Hundreds to thousands of lives were lost just to make one Knight Gear possess the power it is today.

It takes sacrifice to get something. That saying is just bullshit to Cross.

After Knight Gear and Avalon Gear were finished, then the last one was Dragon Arm.

Making an iron monster was easy, but to move an iron of 25 meters required an enormous amount of energy.

For that he searched for all the magic objects that had enough energy to move them, but all the objects that entered the list were the most destructive magic objects in the world.

He had trouble realizing the Dragon Arm. Every day he kept thinking and figuring out what they could use to move the iron dragon. Unfortunately, he did not find the desired result.

Tired and almost desperate, he decided to have fun even if only one day at a night entertainment venue.

Suddenly a girl approached while Cross was sitting alone with a lethargic face.

"......it seems that our doll is tired of moving, I was wrong?"

The doll? The doll was him.

He was angry and he smiled. Doll. Yep. That's himself.

........It was on that day that he met the figure of the girl known as the Immortal Witch who claimed to be named Alice.