Battle War; Magic, Sword and Dragon

Dragon War XI: Lucifer

Dragon Arm's destruction had already reached the final stage and they were barely left except for the chunks of iron. On the other hand, all that was left of Kuro's side was Ruby and Shapira alone.

Necrodra, Ultimate Necrodra, Hell Beast almost nothing remains. And although Ruby and Shapira survived, they sustained heavy injuries. Ruby had wounds on the hands and neck due to bites and scratches. Shapira had a cut on one of her wings that looked torn.

But such wounds will soon recover and are not injuries worth the trouble. They can still fight.

A red and black light flew near those two Dragon Kings.

"They're more troublesome and annoying than we thought."

Kuro comments on Dragon Arm having abilities that overwhelm him despite wearing Dragon Gear.

Although Kuro's body had reached the limit and had almost no strength to defend Dragon Gear, now was not the right time to show his weakness.

And what surprised him the most was the fact that the easy-to-turn initial fight became difficult and dangerous. From the experience of fighting that has been, this is not surprising considering the enemy will bring out the actual ability if it is getting desperate, but now he, no, is not, precisely with Deon has a much troublesome problem.

The eight shattered Dragon Arm began to emit an enormous amount of energy. And whatever that energy is, it's a dangerous thing.

"This is something we knew from the beginning. There's no point in being surprised by what they have."

Deon laughed a little.

"Is there anything funny?" ask Kuro.

"No. I just thought that 'I didn't make a mistake'......"

"......"

"Even though I haven't avenged this land of trash yet, I somehow feel so calm as if I can fly freely. It's all thanks to you, Kuro."

Kuro recalls Deon's figure who was very different from the one he often met, but Kuro knew that the figure in front of him was no one else.

Deon is one of the strongest and important former people in this kingdom. He devoted his life and loved this country, but he was betrayed by his country. Not only that, the people he loves and loves have been snatched by weapons made in his country. It was hard to imagine a person who had lost as much as Deon would do all this and even sacrifice himself.

"No, I'm just saying, "Maybe you'll be satisfied because after you've got your revenge, but that doesn't mean your wife and son will be happy with what you're doing". Besides, I didn't do much good to you, was I wrong?"

Deon laughed again.

"That's true, but thanks to your words I was finally able to meet my wife and son with a feeling of pride, ..but I was surprised even though you were young, but you already had such thoughts. ....no, it's not right for me to call you mature mind."

"....."

"Don't look at me with a creepy look. I can only guess that you are like me. ..the one who has lost so much, and I am also sure that you are suffering that may be hundreds of times heavier than me, too, but what makes you able to live a life like this? .....Kuro, who exactly are you?"

Kuro did not immediately reply and only remained silent for a moment. Kuro looked at the star-filled night sky with a gaze as if remembering something.

A look that shows deep sadness without anyone being able to understand.

"....i'm just a guy who lost everything. But now I have something I need to protect. I just repeat this again and again."

"Getting and losing is something that every living person will experience. No matter what or not. No matter ready or not."

"...."

"No matter big or small, valuable or not. Those who survive will be tested with greater loss while those who fall will sink into despair and darkness. Kuro, how did you survive this long?"

"You're wrong, I'm not the strongest person you think I am. .had, we'd better get this done, the energy I feel is getting bigger. I think it's gonna explode soon."

Deon knew Kuro had something he didn't want to talk about, which is why he switched the conversation.

"I understand."

A black magic circle along with a small light like a firefly appeared on the Dragon Arm's iron chunk. Deon then raised his black sword upwards and the Cursed Arm's crystal light began to shine brightly.

"Kuro, with the power of Lucifer I was able to teleport them to a distant and safe place, but for that..."

"I knew. The most important thing is to do what you have to do. Leave everything to me."

".....thank you, Kuro.and goodbye."

After saying his last word with a smile, a huge aura enveloped Deon as the flames suddenly grew. At the same time a huge mana pressure emanated from Deon's body.

"Yahoooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!"

With a loud shout, Deon instantly disappeared in thin air along with the Dragon Arm's chunk of iron.

"........"

All that was left was Kuro and the two Dragon Kings and after a few seconds later. In the distance, a star-like light shone like lightning and a violent explosion occurred.

KABOOOOOOM!!!!

An explosion with a radius of 40 km destroyed anything within its range. Earthquake-like shaking ground can be felt even though it is in Drageass which is located far from the explosion.

"W-What's going on?"

Diana could only widen her eyes when she saw the terrifying power capable of destroying lives in that instant. He even forgot he was fighting Cross.

Suddenly, Cross appeared and floated not far from Diana and witnessed the same scene.

"Don't I tell you, no matter what happens, you can't stop them."

Diana immediately turned her head toward Cross because she remembered what Cross had said about Liberia's hidden power.

What power does their enemy actually have? Diana didn't even want to imagine it.

"?!"

Suddenly Cross was in front of him and immediately slashed at Diana, but an air shield suddenly appeared as an automatic defense against Cross's attack.

"Free!"

But Cross's sword cut through the wind shield like paper and finally hit Diana's body.

Cross's sword eyes pierced through Dragon Gear with ease and finally struck Diana's blood and flesh.

"Guu ah.."

Thick red blood gushed from his wound, but that wasn't all Cross did. Not satisfied with slashing it, Cross also immediately kicked Diana's body with full force so that it hit the ground hard like a bomb.

There was no sign of regret or pity. The most important thing for him right now was to destroy Diana.

A few seconds later the dust fumes disappeared and revealed Diana's half-dead figure, but a green light shone from the Dragon Gear she was wearing. After that Diana's wounds slowly began to close and so did the Dragon Gear that began to return.

Cross did not show his surprise at what happened. But that doesn't happen with Diana. His eyes opened wide as if he was seeing something shocking for the first time.

"W-What happened to me?.bu-wasn't I just now?"

Diana looked at both of her hands and still could not believe what had happened to her.

"Why are you so surprised?"

Cross came by flying slowly. The huge black sword that was still covered in blood he placed on his shoulder casually.

"Isn't that the power you dreamed of after making a contract with Shapira? Or do you think you can only move quickly with the power you get? .....Diana, how does it feel to be immortal, isn't it fun?"

"Abadi?....?!"

Diana's eyes grew wider after realizing what Cross meant.

"Don't tell me the legend...It really happened?"

There are many legends about the Dragon King. Besides they are known to have extraordinary powers, but each Dragon King also has its own legend.

Shapira, known as the Dragon King, wind element, not only has the power to control the wind and make the wind his strength. Controlling the wind and creating storms, rain and natural disasters is something Shapira can do easily. That is why Shpaira is also known as a dragon that can control the weather.

But there is one more power of Shapira that makes it special, which is to give life to other creatures. And it is this power that makes its contractor (the chosen man) able to regenerate like it has the power of eternal life.

This is what happened to Diana at this time.

And this also makes there a legend about the contract Shapira who lived up to hundreds of years.

"Yes. And if the legend is true, you should know the other Dragon King powers in the legend are also true, especially the legend about the strongest Dragon King."

Diana immediately looked at Ruby and Kuro who were flying in the distance.

"..but it has nothing to do with this."

Cross turned his head towards the smoke rising high in the distance. The thick smoke that is the site of an explosion is like a volcanic eruption.

"I didn't expect the source of energy they gave me to be truly extraordinary and beautiful."

"What do you mean?"

"Maybe you don't know, but the energy that moves Dragon Arm is one of Black Technology."

"?!"

Black Technology is a technological designation from another world created by the Demon King. Mobile phones and radios are one of them, but there are some very dangerous technologies if misused.

But the manufacture of Black Technology was highly secretive or even no one knew about it other than the Demon King itself.

"I still don't know how they found out, but you understand what I mean, right?"

"........"

Diana immediately broke out in a cold sweat as she could imagine what would happen if what Cross said was true.

Cross arrived flying slowly upwards.

"I think it's time to end this..."

Diana could feel the pressure where Cross was increasing rapidly. And after hearing her words earlier, Diana knew what Cross was going to do.

Diana raised her wings and immediately caught up with Cross.

"Gungnir."

A red spear appeared in Diana's hand again. Diana clasped her spear tightly and immediately prepared to blow it toward Cross, but..

"?!.... Why did my body arrive..."

Diana's consciousness and energy arrived as if disappearing as if sucked in. His body felt heavy and he could not defend his Magic Arm.

"Why?"

"Maybe you don't know, but I planted a poison on you when I slashed you earlier. I think it's already started working."

Cross knew from the very beginning the power Diana had after making the contract. That's why Cross injected poison into Diana's body.

"Si.shhh."

Diana's consciousness slowly faded and she finally slowly fell down and hit the ground.

He wasn't hurt, but now he's helpless.

"........"

Meanwhile, Aldest who from the beginning could only see and not interfere in the fight both could only be amazed and realized that this battle had been at a level that no one could imagine.

But at the same time he realizes that Cross is starting to do something dangerous. If he was trying to fight Cross, it would be like taking his life because he was no match for Cross.

(It's bad. What am I supposed to do?)

She panicked, but her experience forced her to stay calm because if she panicked, she got more and more into trouble.

(I think I should help Princess Diana first.)

Aldest immediately ran towards Diana who was knocked to the ground and looked helpless. Don't forget he told Hall to protect him if Cross tried to attack him.

Due to the considerable distance, it took some time to get to Diana's place. But at the same time he could feel the immense and terrible pressure of Cross.

(I've only felt this kind of pressure for the first time.)

When compared to Deon, the pressure at which they are is too different.

"?"

Aldest glanced at Kuro.

Kuro's fight with Deon and the Dragon Arm was over and Kuro should have gone straight to Diana's place to help fight Cross, but so far Kuro has done nothing.

(Could.).

Aldest instantly sharpened his vision and felt the energy radiating from Kuro. And the guess is right.

Kuro's breathing gasped for breath and he was sweating a lot. The energy pressure is also getting smaller, a sign that Kuro has almost reached his limit.

But Kuro also realizes he is in big trouble. Kuro glanced at Aldest and said something.

"?!"

Although from afar and unable to hear what Kuro said, but he understood what Kuro meant and immediately nodded.

(Halls. Get ready!!)

There was no response from Aldest's magic beast, but Aldest knew that Hall would not let him down.

Aldest reached Diana's place and immediately helped her stand up.

"Daughter Diana, hang on..."

Limp and helpless, that was Diana's current condition. But Aldest found no sign that Diana was in danger.

"....a.ha... ha. ha.. ha.. ter-rim.a ka.sih.."

"Don't say much about Princess Diana, we better get out of here as soon as we can."

With Hall's help, Aldest carried Diana's body away from the place.

But suddenly a black light emanated from the sky. Aldest immediately looked up and found a gigantic magic circle over 5 kilometers in diameter.

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

Aldest immediately broke out in a cold sweat from seeing something that even a Paladin witch could not do.

(Tch..!)

Aldest had no choice but to be surprised and try to escape.

In the sky, Cross opened his eyes after finishing preparing his strongest magic.

He put the sword in front of him and held it with both hands. And then the sword shot into the center of the magic circle and disappeared like it was swallowed.

Then, one by one the black swords emerged from the magic circle precisely directing his sword eyes downwards. No one knew the exact number, but the black sword filled the magic circle and prepared to fall down.

"With this, it's all over. All of those swords were swords that had the same power as Ascalon. Although it's the Dragon King, I'm sure you won't be able to survive."

Cross then raised his hand up. At the same time thousands of black swords were preparing to fall.

"Receive this. Cursed Magic Art, Blade of Destr ?!"

Before finishing his magic, Cross was startled by Kuro who arrived in front of him with a large scythe belonging to the magic beast Aldest.

"You should know, large-scale magic has a very glaring weakness."

Cross knew immediately what Kuro meant. And he also understood why Kuro had not moved at all after Deon disappeared, which was to gather energy in order to use Accell Art to attack suddenly when Cross was off guard.

"Sorry, but you're gonna die here!!"

Kuro unhesitatingly slashed Cross's defenceless body into two pieces, and since the Hall's scythe had the power to separate one's soul and body, Cross's regeneration was useless.

Cross' body split in two and slowly fell down.

Besides being known as the descendant of the Demon King, Kuro was also an ordinary person who possessed the strength equivalent of a Master ranked mage. That's why he's dangerous enough. Cross already knew this when Kuro showed his strength every time he visited.

He thought he already knew everything, even including the power gained from Eyes of Origin, but he was wrong.

Kuro is known as the Witch Reaper not without reason. And also not because Kuro is able to kill a witch even though he is just an ordinary person.

All because Kuro knows when and how to use his strengths and weaknesses well so that he can use his strengths to the maximum. But most important of all, the fact that Kuro can use the Magic Arm of other witches is something more extraordinary than Eyes of Origin.

It had long since been known that only the owners of Magic Arm and Magic Beast were able to use theirs. And if anyone tries to borrow, then only the owner allows it to make them touch or use the Magic Arm and Magic Beast belonging to other magicians.

But even though it is loaned, it does not mean that it can use the power borrowed to the full and until now it is known that only half of its original strength.

And this should have happened to Kuro as well, but Kuro was able to use Hall's original strength. This was a power he never showed to anyone else even including Laila and Electra.

No, he had once shown the two, but it was just the outside. The true power of the Dominator is more than that.

A smile appeared on Cross' lips. His face somehow did not show anger, annoyance and such because his strongest attack was thwarted by Kuro. At the same time he realized that Hall's special magic was starting to work on him. It might only take a few seconds before his soul left his body.

Before that, Cross said his last word.

"Can you protect someone with that cursed power, Kuro...?"

No answer came out of Kuro's lips.

Kuro only saw Cross' body hit the ground violently and disappear into particles of light blown off by the wind. At the same time the magic circle and the thousands of black swords in the sky slowly disappeared. The terrifying and terrifying mana pressure also slowly disappeared.

Meanwhile, Diana slowly began to improve. The light came back from his eyes and he could stand on his own.

"Thank you, Aldest. But I'm fine now."

"I hope you don't push yourself too much. We still don't know how much poison is in your body."

".....I understand." Diana replied as she looked at the spot where Cross' former body disappeared.

(Sister Cross... Why are you doing all this?)

Diana still does not believe that all that happened was Cross's deed. Although it was true that he turned into a monster and used the cursed sword of Ascalon to strengthen himself and use the Dragon Arm to destroy his land, somehow something stuck in his heart.

In the air, Kuro was still speechless with the Hall's large scythe. He watched everything that happened without doing anything.

"I will continue to use this damned power..."

Kuro looked up at the night sky.

"Even if I fail, it doesn't mean I will stop and it doesn't mean that I will lose this power.... ?!"

Suddenly Kuro felt his chest ache immensely.

Ba tumb's! Ba tumb's! ..tumb..!

"Gu ah..."

Kuro spewed a thick red blood from his mouth and instantly released a huge scythe in his hand. His sight faded and his consciousness began to disappear.

But that wasn't enough to make it fall.

He turned his hand to the sky and smiled. Right now he was eager to feel the warmth of someone he cared about.

"Just..la..."

Dragon Gear suddenly disappears and shows Kuro who is full of wounds and looks almost dying.

And due to the force of gravity, Kuro's body slowly fell downwards at high speed.

"Mr Kuro!"

Diana grew her wings and flew towards Kuro, but before she could get there, a huge shadow caught Kuro's body and carried him flying. The shadow figure was Laiko who then slowly descended on where Laila, Knox, Jinn, Charlmilia and Lairo stood.

Laiko dropped Kuro in Laila's arms.

"Kurus..."

Upon seeing Kuro's figure, Laila Langung shed her tears and hugged Kuro's cold body.

Diana and the other five people could only see from afar what had happened to Kuro. They could not imagine what Laila was feeling right now.

But what made them even sadder was that they could do nothing for Kuro at this moment because the Phoenix tears were no longer there. And since only Kuro was able to obtain it, then they also did not know how to search.

Shapira and Ruby also approached and dropped a white sword near them.

[Queen, and everything.]

""""""!!!!!!!!""""""

All were shocked when they suddenly heard the voice of a woman in their head like through telepathy.

"Everything, that's Shapira's voice. You don't have to worry."

Diana turned to Shapira.

"Can you do something to Mr. Kuro with your recovery magic?"

All of them stared at Shapira with curious and hopeful looks.

If Shapira is able to make Diana almost immortal and is able to regenerate the wounds to recover quickly, then they can do something with Kuro's wounds.

But Shapira did not immediately answer and showed a complicated look.

"Shapira?"

[Queen, sorry, but I can't do anything about this.]

"Why? Aren't you able to heal my wounds in an instant? Then why are you.."

[That's because the injuries King suffered are a little different from the usual injuries you and all of you have experienced.]

Shapira suddenly turned to look at the big explosion that occurred before.

[We know you're anxious about King's situation, but as you know, the fight is still not over.]

Everything widened his eyes as he realized what Shapira meant. They were not surprised, even prepared for this.

A huge pressure where it arrived appeared in the air. Simultaneously, the black winged figure they knew had returned.

Deon, no. Now they felt which pressure was different from before. Hateful, vengeful, envious and all the negative feelings so felt from that figure.

"Yo... can we continue.... the game?"

The teeth are getting bigger and sharper. The previously dragon-like wings turned into black feather wings. The two horns now increased to three.

That figure was not Deon, but the demon figure of Lucifer who was also known as one of the leaders of the demons. The large sword that previously belonged to Deon was in his hand and turned smaller, but it emitted an aura that was more dangerous than before.

"Is that Lucifer who took Deon's body?"

Lairo shook and turned pale with fear. This fear and terror was his first experience, but suddenly his hand was held by a delicate hand full of blisters.

Lairo turned to look at the small smiling Aldest.

"Don't be afraid, I'm here. Besides aren't you ashamed of them?"

Lairo then glanced towards Knox and the others. They showed the same expression, but there was no sign they would retreat or run.

But more surprisingly, he saw Kuro's figure rise again even though he looked like he could die at any time.

"God..."

Blood came out of Kuro's mouth. Kuro just directly rubbed it and spat out the remaining blood.

Kuro turned towards Laila who was beside him with a worried and sad face, but Kuro smiled instead.

"Thank you for following my selfishness, everyone. Especially you, Laila. ..sorry to have you worried, but like I said before, I will fight Lucifer with tang-no, with all of you."

"...yes, we know, it's Kuro."

After using Dragon Gear, Kuro can use personal telepathy to Laila, which is when he tells her various things including his next plan and the worst event that is likely to happen, the resurrection of Lucifer.

Kuro also told her that it was likely that she would be severely injured and could barely fight, which was why she told him that she would fight with all of them for the first time.

"....but seeing you like this still makes me sad no matter how many times I see it."

Kuro just laughed a little.

"I'm sorry, but I've been through injuries like this a lot, only now I have a stronger reason to survive."

Laila's face instantly flushed out.

"Because of that, don't worry. I'll keep my promise to you to propose to you soon."

""""Huh!!""""

Everyone who heard that first was shocked. They know Kuro and Laila are now lovers, but it seems their relationship is more serious than it seems.

"Don't say it in public, it's embarrassing."

Laila was flushed more than before and looked completely embarrassed. Laila also looked angry, but Kuro only gave a small laugh and immediately held Laila's head in her chest.

Kuro stared at everything, then he looked at Lucifer who was above them.

A dimensional gate appeared around him and various Hell Beasts appeared in a position to prepare for battle.

Lucifer gave a small smile seeing that Kuro and the others were already preparing to fight against him.

"intriguing. This is really interesting, King!"

"....."

"Alright, I've prepared a good game to celebrate this."

Lucifer raised his sword and instantly slashed through the air. Before long the sky split and cracked like broken glass. Then from behind the shards came a reddish glow from the burning flames along with a terrifying and heartbreaking scream.

Feelings of fear and disgust are mixed, but they don't have time for it.

Knox immediately narrowed his eyes.

"Is this the magic of darkness, the Hell Gate of Flame, capable of scorching the earth so that there is no life for a thousand years?"

Historically it has been said that because of a mysterious magic in warfare, an area the size of a small country was scorched and uninhabitable by life for more than a thousand years. Until now the land is still scorched and can not be inhabited by any living creatures.

The mysterious magic is unknown because it is secret, but it does not mean unknown.

After learning the enemy stole the Skullia Crystal, then they were already looking for the worst thing that would happen. By finding out from the data and documents of the past, they can predict what happens next and then they devise a strategy to achieve victory.

This was the reason Kuro and the others were not surprised by what happened during this war, but the most important thing was that they had a way to defeat Lucifer.

"Can we beat him?" ask Knox.

"Ahh.. of course." replied Kuro after opening his eyes which now turned white like a mirror.

Everyone who saw first felt surprised, but at the same time felt nothing even though Kuro used the same eyes as the Demon King.

"But we only have 13 minutes, can you do it?"

Kuro said that with a smile, but no one could smile after knowing that they had very little time, especially Laila. He looks sadder than anyone.

They actually have made a plan, but the success rate of this plan is very small.

"Who do you think we are?" answer Jinn.

He immediately used the Magic Arm which had now fused with the Knight Gear.

"We just have to buy time for you, I don't think that's a problem."

Knox came forward and summoned his Magic Beast, Legion. Laila and Charmilia were a little surprised because this was only the first time they had seen her.

"Don't worry, Paladin or even the devil won't be able to defeat us, Byakko."

A white tiger figure with two large fangs appeared near them.

"It's still nothing."

Charmilia smiled slightly. At the same time the pressure was increasing rapidly and a whitish blue aura emanated from it.

"Please keep this a secret, I don't want to use this anymore.. Byakko, Tiger God Form!"

The Byakko instantly roared loudly and the aura also radiated fiercely giving rise to an extremely strong wind.

Then wind, water and lightning emanated from Byakko's body which now turned into a Byaktura.

"It's..."

Byakko has been to the form of a full-fledged Byakura, but is different from the form he showed when dueling Kuro at Kuryuu Academy. The two swords that Byaktura used to wear now turned into two small swords that resembled a dagger. The tortoise who had never worn anything was now wearing a light silver armor and full of gold ornaments. But the most noticeable change is the 7 pieces of kendang that float on the back of the Byakkura.

"Yes, sorry. I can not only control two elements, but 3 elements at once."

The wind blew fiercely as Charmiilia explained her true strength.

Meanwhile besides Kuro and Aldest all widened their eyes because they saw something extraordinary.

"Byakko is a Divine Beast who is known to be able to control 3 elements, so it's no surprise that Charlia can do it." Kuro explained.

Kuro looked at Lucifer and the hundreds of Demon Beasts that covered the night sky. After a small sigh, Kuro looked at Laila and gave a small smile.

"What are you gonna do?"

"Why are you asking?"

"...."

"I have been the one you've always protected and can't do anything about. I don't want to keep staring at your back, so.."

Laila came forward with an expression no one had ever seen before.

Laila looked back.

"It's my turn to protect you. I'll use all my strength to do it."

Tens of fire swords suddenly filled the sky forming a shield formation. Not only that, everything moved as if controlled by Laila.

Diana approaches and gives Kuro a white sword.

"Mr Kuro, I will also try."

After giving Kuro the sword, Diana advanced beside Laila. They glanced at each other. Auras of rivalry emanated from them, but both of them gave small smiles after that.

"Well, we're both going to do something as Knights. .. We don't want kids like you to keep us low all the time."

Aldest and Lairo don't want to lose. The two of them advanced and prepared with their magic.

Kuro who saw all of that fell silent, but then smiled slightly.

He thought he was very lucky to be able to fight with all of them. He had a strong lover and was gallantly standing in front of him. Whether they could be called friends or not, but they were now fighting with all their abilities.

This makes him remember the past a little. It's a fun time, but it's an unpleasant time.

"Don't blame me if you're dead...."

Kuro drew his sword towards Lucifer.

".......the fight begins.." "The game begins."