Battle War; Magic, Sword and Dragon

Returns

Whiter. Everything is white.

Room without limits that has nothing. And there's no one.

No. gabe.

There was a figure looking towards him. A figure resembling himself. The only difference is his hair and eyes.

"I didn't see myself for a long time."

"Yes, myself."

Kuro knew very well that a figure like him was none other than himself. It is more appropriate if the true figure of him.

"You know, if it goes on like this, your wish will never come true."

"...Maybe."

"We know very well, the more we want power, the further away from our expectations."

"But there is no other choice but to awaken the Authority. We might be dealing with a stronger and more dangerous opponent."

"Well, if it's the best choice, we don't have a choice. Forget it for now, due to the rise of the Assimilate, we will increasingly become our former selves. How far do you remember?"

"Do you want to know how far I can remember who I really am?"

Kuro felt strange being questioned by himself.

"At least, I remember why I never got away from Laila."

"I agree."

After Kuro opened his eyes. The first thing he saw was a familiar roof. Hard mattresses he was also familiar with. This was his room in the village of the Blad clan. The question is why is he here?

The last Kuro remembered was that the fight in Dragonia had ended after he had defeated Lucifer.

It would be more appropriate to free Lucifer from the shackles of the Cursed Arm. Unlike the other Cursed Arm, a Cursed Arm-type like the Skullia Crystal was a Cursed Arm that sealed demons from another world.

If it destroys the Cursed Arm, then there is no longer my shackle that binds Lucifer and he is finally forced back to his home world because of the rules of the world.

It would be another matter if someone called Lucifer again with a different method.

At least he won't worry about Lucifer anytime soon.

Sighing lightly, Kuro tried to move his body. Surprisingly, his body had almost recovered as before. Kuro could even fight as usual if he wanted to.

He could guess why his body had recovered. The healing power of the Dragon King was indeed incredible.

While thinking that, the door of his room opened. Laila's figure entered with a drink. Upon seeing Kuro awake, Laila dropped a glass and tears flowed from her eyes.

"Ku-Kuro... Are you really conscious..?"

Kuro only gave a small smile as if the sign Laila saw was reality.

Laila just ran towards Kuro with tears in her eyes. Laila gets into bed and hugs Kuro and gives him a friendly kiss.

"!?"

Kuro is initially surprised, but he replies to Laila's kisses with a friendly and meek manner, but Laila is more aggressive than usual.

After feeling enough, Kuro tries to let go of his kiss, but Laila refuses and just doesn't want to let go. Kuro finally decided to let Laila like that until she was satisfied.

He must have made the person he loved feel worried. As long as he fainted, there must have been a lot of things that happened. This made Kuro feel a little guilty.

Time passed, Laila finally let go of her kiss, but she had not let go of her embrace and leaned against her chest as if unwilling to part. Kuro stroked his head and smiled slightly as he could understand Laila's actions, but there was something he had to know first.

"Laila sorry. I must have made you worry."

"......"

"But can you tell me what really happened during my fainting?"

"Regarding that, let me answer that."

"..Uh?"

Suddenly another figure entered Kuro's room. That person is Aldest. He seemed to be waiting for the right time to enter.

Aldest was wearing an unusual outfit. In fact, it could be said that it was the clothes commonly worn by the Blad clan residents. While Laila wears leather clothes that pretty much show her white skin. The clothes seemed to be designed by Yui because it resembled Yui's style of dress.

"Ara ra... Could it be that I came at an inopportune time? Or should I wait for you to make love first?"

"...why do you say as if we would do it all the time? I better know what happened soon. Besides, how long have I been unconscious?"

Don't you guys do it all the time? Thought Aldest.

Aldest headed for the wall and leaned his body with a complicated face.

"You're as sharp as I hear you, can't you relax first?"

"...."

"Can't do it.."

Aldest let out a small sigh.

"Originally you know, you fainted for 13 days."

"That long?"

"Yes. And you must have known that during that time there must have been a lot going on. That's why I'm gonna tell you everything that happened."

Kuro looked at Laila who was in his arms with a sad look. A lot of things happened to Laila and everything.

**13 days ago, after the fight against Lucifer ended.**

Kuro and Laila were unconscious after using everything they had. Jinn and Charlmilia also fainted, but they were not seriously injured.

Diana and Lionel also survived, but they sustained severe injuries. Thankfully thanks to Shapira, they were able to provide early help so that the casualties did not increase.

One day after the fight, Laila came to her senses. Unlike the others, Laila experienced a condition called Mana Zero or mana run out. That's what makes him recover faster and just need rest.

When he regained consciousness, what he saw first was Aldest waiting for him.

He was in one of Fafnir's palace rooms. Laila doesn't know who took her there, but it's not an important matter.

"The aldest?"

Laila still looks confused. He is still not fully aware.

But when he saw Aldest who looked serious, he focused his attention on being able to listen clearly.

"I know you just realized, Miss Laila. But I must convey this to you immediately."

"....."

"We must get out of Dragonia as soon as possible."

Laila instantly widened her eyes. She doesn't understand why Aldest says it, but Laila knows Aldest isn't the one to say things for no reason. Besides considering everything that had happened, there must be a reasonable reason why they should leave Dragonia.

"Can you tell me why?"

"There are many reasons, but the easiest reason we'll be in danger is if we stay here."

"Danger? ..what do you mean?"

"Did Miss Laila forget the reason we're here?"

Laila knew what Aldest wanted to say next.

"Yes, Miss Laila must remember we came here because Princess Diana asked Kuro for help, not us. From the beginning we were not needed and that is not all. At the moment Kuro is unconscious, no one can guarantee our safety."

After hearing that, Laila could only be dumbfounded, but at the same time she remembered something.

"Kuro... What happened to Kuro? Where is he now? You said he was unconscious. Maybe he's on the"

"Calm down. Kuro was just unconscious. But he'll be in danger if it continues like this."

Laila surprised. His tears also flowed straight by themselves.

This has happened many times and many times Laila also failed to protect the people she loved.

"That's why we need to get out of here. Kuro will get better treatment elsewhere."

"Where is that place?"

"That's a good question, but as Miss Laila knows, Kuro has an unusual injury, which is why we don't treat him easily even with the strongest healing magic."

Aldest said the same thing with Shapira before the fight against Lucifer began.

Kuro's wounds were not external wounds, but invisible internal wounds. It's only natural that healing magic won't cure him easily.

"It's only natural to remember he used such techniques."

Aldest stared outside the window showing the former fierce battle. But now some people seem to be busy cleaning up the old mess. Dragonia had already begun to improve after the fight was over.

Laila wiped her tears and tried not to cry anymore. He realized now was not the time to be sad.

The sad look instantly turned into a full of strong determination.

"Aldest, you must know what kind of technique Kuro uses, do you know what it really is?"

The technique used by Kuro is mysterious, but also powerful.

Aldest nodded immediately.

"Yes. I-i know. Before leaving, Electra had told me about the Anti-Paladin technique Kuro had."

"Anti-Paladin?"

Laila immediately broke out in a cold sweat. He understood from the name alone, the technique must have been used to kill an enemy that had the strength of a Paladin equivalent or perhaps even more powerful.

"The technique used to kill the Paladin, ...Cursed Burst Art, God Reaper."

"..a-what? Why does Kuro have.."

"It was a technique that used the same speed as the Cursed Blade Art, the Witch Reaper, but its speed was very much different. Its speed can even beat the speed of time. As to why he has such a technique, I think you already know."

"....."

Defeating the speed of time. Laila immediately understood why at that time they did not realize Kuro was using his technique.

In less than a second he slashed all the swords, Lucifer even the dimensional gate. It is not at all a technique possessed by humans.

"You must understand why the technique can kill Paladin. ..unfortunately there is a fee that is not cheap after using the technique."

"In other words, you want to say that Kuro's situation was caused by that technique?"

Aldest was silent and did not refute Laila's allegations.

"...but will Kuro be able to heal?"

"Yes. He can even recover as he did, but that's not the case if we continue to be here. This is another reason why we should leave immediately."

After hearing about the hope of healing Kuro, Laila was a little relieved. But he remains sad about what happened with Kuro.

You could say this was the worst wound Laila had ever seen.

"One thing you should know, please keep the technique secret. Not only that, everything that has happened in the battle, do not tell anyone. We still don't know exactly who and what our enemy's true purpose is."

"....."

Laila understood that if they left, they would be able to cure Kuro immediately, but Laila still did not really understand why they were in danger.

The real enemy? That was another question that came up after hearing Aldest's explanation.

(Somehow I feel involved with something complicated)

"All right, I get it. If it's best, jita will leave soon, ..but how are things going?"

"Calm down, everyone's safe. Princess Diana and Prince Lionel survived. This could be called a miracle considering our enemy this time, but the miracle might be because Kuro is with us."

"What do you mean, Aldest?"

"You may not know, but the Dragonians killed more than 10,000 people in this incident."

Laila could only widen her eyes. He did not expect that many casualties, but after remembering that the battle started even before they arrived, it was a reasonable amount.

Laila and everyone then say goodbye to Diana and everyone who helped them.

Diana had broken bones in several parts of her body, but she could still smile. Lionel only suffered a broken leg and a sword stab. Thank goodness the prick didn't hit a vital organ.

While conveying the intention to immediately return to the empire, many opposed, Laila firmly they had to return for Kuro's recovery.

Diana who cares about Kuro is unlikely to let Kuro continue to get hurt. Moreover, he was like that because of his selfish request.

That's when Laila realized. Although it seems that they were left alone, there were some parties who were not happy. It seemed like what Aldest said was true regarding them would be in danger if it continued to be in Dragonia.

Draig and Louis didn't drive them. Louis still had not recovered properly from his injuries. While Draig has to take care of something and can not drive them.

Kuro who was still unconscious was on Ruby's back. Although Ruby was injured, but her injuries had recovered. The same thing happened to Shapira. While Laiko is still not fully recovered, but can fly as before.

After saying goodbye, they went towards the village of the Blad clan. There they ask Emera who has the power to restore Kuro's condition as usual, but despite having recovered, Kuro has not been aware.

They can only wait. To this day.

"Do you know, Miss Laila's been taking care of you all along. Even your brother's giving up, you're really lucky fuf fu.."

Kuro once again stroked Laila's head gently again.

A lot of things he didn't know as long as he was unconscious, but he was relieved everything was fine.

"I'll go first. I've already said what you need to know, for more details please ask Miss Laila I'm sure you guys need some time to talk about it in private."

With a thin smile Aldest stepped his feet away from Kuro's room. He left Kuro and Laila alone in the room.

Meanwhile, Laila continues to hug Kuro's body and does not want to release him like glue.

"Laila, thank you, but let me breathe a sigh of relief first."

There's no answer. Laila just fell silent.

"Laila?"

".... Don't you want me to hug?"

Kuro doesn't know what to react to. But one thing she knew, Laila was very sweet when she said that.

(I'm a stupid man.).

Kuro gave a small sigh.

"Stupid, why do you think that? Where are there people who don't want to be hugged by their lovers?"

"...Then there's no problem I'm holding you, right?"

Kuro could only smile a little when he saw the one acting spoiled. You could say he was more spoiled than usual, but Kuro couldn't prevent Laila.

"All right, but not for long...."

Laila smiled happily as she hugged Kuro's body tightly. Kuro could smell the fragrance from Laila's soft and silky hair.

The warmth of Laila's body was not felt as long as she fainted. There was a longing coming, but somehow she also felt that Laila was acting uncharacteristically.

In that battle there must have been something that changed Laila. Not only that, but everything must have changed along with their experience. Kuro knows this more than anyone.

The wind blew small and flew Kuro's hair which had slightly lengthened, that was when he only realized that he had also changed.

"Eh? ..why?"

Kuro glanced at the mirror that was in the corner of his room, that was when he saw the changes that had happened to his body, no, rather the color of his hair.

"Why did my hair turn white?"

Laila directly stretched her arms and looked at Kuro.

"We don't know what happened either, but it happened after Emera tried to heal you. Well.. I'm surprised because you look so much like Shiroyasha with that hair, but to me Kuro is Kuro, the person I love the most."

"Aha ha. You said I now look like a Demon King. If it were like this, I would definitely be mistaken for a Demon King who had risen ah aha.."

"......"

There was no smile from Kuro's jokes, nor did Laila think Kuro's words were a joke.

"Laila, sorry. Maybe I'm overdoing it, I'm not gonna mengu-"

"Ummm.not what, ...Emera said that your hair will return to normal if it is time, ...but regarding this Demon King, ....how do you think?"

"......."

"I ask you to be honest from the bottom of your heart. You must know all this trouble, all this fighting started with the Demon King and I don't think we'll be able to calm down before this fight ends..."

"?!"

Kuro was surprised as Laila's body started to tremble, not only were tears starting to flow again. Even more agonizing and miserable than before.

"..Kuro, I'm scared."

Laila thrashed and hugged Kuro's body more tightly.

"...in that battle I realized that many enemies were stronger than we thought."

"....."

".....the stronger the enemy we are facing, the more aware that I am still weak...I also realize I cannot do anything without others, ..but most of all I realized that I couldn't fight like you or anyone else. .. no matter how much I tried, ...I'm so much I realized that I didn't deserve to be an ouch!"

Kuro directly touched Laila's head quite hard. That was the only way Kuro could think of to make Laila stop.

"Stupid, who determines whether you deserve it or not? And who says you don't deserve to be by my side?"

"People. ta-but.."

"Listen, no matter what happens you'll stay by my side. I'm not gonna let you walk away from me, okay!?"

Kuro immediately hugged Laila's body tightly. He realized that he had made Laila feel burdened. He did not expect Laila would have such a thought. That thought was perfectly natural after everything he had experienced.

Laila nodded slowly. His body also slowly stopped trembling. Kuro's embrace had calmed himself down.

"It's a pity that I can't guarantee that we won't face an enemy that is many times stronger than Lucifer, even we might face someone who has the strength of a Demon King, ....when it comes, will you accompany me, no, I ask to stay by my side!"

"......"

"In exchange I will risk everything I have to protect you, and of course I will give it all up in order to be together"

Laila's finger closed Kuro's mouth and stopped Kuro's words.

"You don't have to say it any further, Kuro. ... That's enough, I understand, ..but one thing you forgot,-"

"?"

"It's not just you that's gonna risk everything...."

Kuro was slightly stunned, but then he smiled a small sign of understanding Laila's intent.

"I understand, ..but don't ever say you're inappropriate. You deserve better than you know, besides our journey is still long. You can become stronger if you want, even I'm sure you can defeat me one day. Can you promise not to repeat those words again?"

Laila nodded with a beautiful smile.

"...i promise. I also promise to become stronger, even stronger than you. Just wait, I will beat you soon. Remember it's good either. .and I hope you don't regret losing to me.."

"...of course. ... I'll look forward to it."

Suddenly Kuro's gaze turned complicated. It looks sad, but it looks happy too.

Laila had no idea what Kuro was thinking. For Laila, Kuro still keeps many secrets that he can not reveal, even to him who is his lover.

It was not that Kuro did not believe in Laila, but if it was time, Laila believed Kuro would say everything.

(I'm also looking forward to it, Kuro.).

The two laughed a little together. Happiness comes from their smiles. The burden on their shoulders is now diminishing, but not completely gone.

Laila hugged Kuro and leaned her head against Kuro's chest. Kuro also hugged Laila while enjoying the atmosphere.

Calm and peaceful. They seem to have no problems. If time stops and peace continues they feel.

Groraoaoa...

Suddenly a slightly creepy voice sounded. It makes them come back to reality.

Laila glanced at Kuro. He knew the origin of the voice came from Kuro, precisely Kuro's stomach.

"Aha ha. I guess during my fainting I didn't eat either, I deserve to be hungry."

"Hungry?"

Laila gave a small smile understanding Kuro's intentions.

"Hm? Laila, why did you take your buttons off your shirt?"

"It's okay, I just wanted to give you a special menu to celebrate your recovery."

Laila exposed her chest and revealed her chest that was not wearing underwear. Her smooth white skin was so tempting to Kuro.

*Gulp*Kuro immediately swallowed his saliva and did not expect Laila to invite him in such a way.

"So..what's your choice?" laila asked in a sexy and seductive tone. "You chose the regular menu, ...or special?"

Kuro let out a small sigh, but he looked delighted.

"I think I picked a special menu first...."

Kuro also obeyed Laila's invitation and just ate a special menu from Laila, namely Laila itself. They vent their love and longing right then and there.

Without them realizing it or rather pretending not to know, Yui was in front of Kuro's room door with sweat flowing. In his hands a tray of fresh food and drink looked so delicious to a hungry person.

After hearing Kuro's awakening from Aldest, Yui immediately prepared the food knowing Kuro would definitely feel hungry for not eating for 13 days, but when he was about to knock on the door, all he heard was a sigh from Laila.

Kuro seemed to have eaten something even more delicious than the one in his hands right now.

Yui sighs. He's not disappointed in failure, but-

"I can't believe they did it after Kuro regained consciousness. Geez, sometimes I think they're too much in love."

With a small smile, Yui put the tray in front of the door. Not to forget he gave a message that he wrote on a piece of paper.

"I can't blame them, after all I want the same thing in my sister Laila's position.."

Yui then stepped her foot away from the place leaving two people who were drunk with love.