Battle War; Magic, Sword and Dragon

Holy Maiden's Spirit

The sky is so dark. The smoke was soaring and there was only destruction at every corner. The building was destroyed without a trace and left only rubble. Large craters scattered where. No sign of life. There is only destruction. But in one corner the figure of life is visible.

A young man bowed lethargic with tears streaming like a river. Sadness was coming from his eyes. The clarity also looks so clear. She cried and continued to cry no matter how much time passed.

He was crying over the figure in front of him that was motionless. Not breathing or even saying his name.

That figure has been gone forever.

Why is this happening? The young man already knew the answer.

But that answer raises another question. The question kept coming up until I didn't know the answer.

The young man stopped crying. He also stopped staring at that precious figure to him.

He stared at the dark, black sky and there was no light. The light disappeared and finally left darkness. Darkness is like the manifestation of anger and regret.

"Yeah.."

Otome woke up from her dream. The worst nightmare among the worst.

His breath gasped and his body trembled. Sweat soaked all over her body that her pajamas were attached to her skin.

"..what...was that?"

Otome did not understand what dream she had just experienced. It was the saddest, the worst, the pali - there was no proper word to describe the dream.

"Huh.huh.."

The dream also felt real. It doesn't deserve to be called a dream, but a memory. It was then that Otome realized something very important.

(Don't say.)

He looked at the mirror at the closet door. There he could see the shadow of himself clearly, and at the same time he could see his eyes that had magic circles.

It was a sign that her magic had been activated without her noticing. His special magic allows Otome to see the memories (memories) of others. The magic is sometimes uncontrollable, but that doesn't mean Otome can't master its power. It was just that his strength was like that.

"The memories...."

If he didn't hold back, he might cry now. No, without him noticing his tears were flowing by themselves. It is unstoppable as a river.

"....."

Otome rubbed both of his eyes. He knew and often saw someone die, but why was it so painful every time he remembered it. The tears slowly stopped. He knew he had to survive, but questions came to his mind. Why did he dream about it?

His phone suddenly rang. The cat's three-dimensional display gives a sign that the alarm he's setting has sounded.

"........"

Otome couldn't react because time had passed and it was the second time the alarm had sounded.

"... ahhh ..ha.."

He knew it was the meaning that he was late.

"Geh. This is not the time to think about this.."

Otome got up and headed straight for the bathroom to prepare to leave for Kuryuu Academy. It was the first time Otome was late for work.

Otome's residence was east of Kuryuu Academy with a fairly close distance. It made him get to school quickly.

He ran and headed straight to the class where he was teaching. All the materials he used to teach were already in his hands so that he could directly teach without preparing it in advance.

He knew running down the aisle was a foul, but he had no other choice. He made a turn and that's when he hit something pretty hard, or rather someone.

Otome bounced around and almost fell down, but she was still able to hold on.

"Mom Otome, are you okay?"

Otome knows that voice well. After seeing the person in front of him, he now knew his ears were not wrong.

"City, Kuro. You guys back yet?"

"So that's how the teacher. We arrived this morning." replied Laila. "But sorry, we haven't been able to learn today."

"That's not a problem. Besides you guys fighting such a big battle, I'm sure you need some time to rest."

"Thank you."

"..but if you guys come back, that means the three of them are back too?"

"Regarding the three of them we know less. They came home earlier than us, could it be that they haven't come in yet?"

Otome instantly showed a complicated expression.

"They haven't come in yet. But I hope they can get in today. Ah. I remember, I have to leave immediately."

"Then I'll see you, Mrs Otome. Again I'm sorry."

"No need. I understand too. I hope you guys are in class tomorrow. Remember, the Tribal's about to be held, you don't have much time to play."

Both of them just smiled wryly.

"Well, even though your strength is arguably above the average of these school students, but I hope you don't let your guard down."

"Otome, didn't you forget something?"

"?! Oh yeah, I have to go. Thank you for reminding me, Kuro."

Otome just stepped out her feet leaving the two of them. But Otome realized that someone else was with them both. Otome glanced back and looked at the figure of the white-haired, red-eyed little boy. If looked at well, the little boy was like Laila and Kuro.

"Papa, could it be that she's a spinster who's often Pa-"

Kuro just kept his mouth shut.

"Don't mention Otome the spinster. That's not polite."

"But didn't Papa call him that?"

"..alright, you may call him that, but don't call that call if it's in front of him, okay?"

Lic nodded slowly at the sign of understanding. Kuro immediately let out a sigh of relief. Meanwhile Laila could only smile bitterly like holding something back.

Laila lowered her head and looked at Lic up close.

"Listen, don't listen to what Kuro has to say. He couldn't keep his mouth."

Kuro immediately glanced in the other direction as he avoided Laila's sinister gaze.

"I think we should talk about this again, don't we, Kuro?"

Kuro did not dare to answer. Laila's too creepy. He chose to fight Lucifer once more rather than fight Laila.

"Now we have to go. You didn't forget the purpose of our coming here, did you?"

"Yes yes.. Tch. when I want to relax longer."

"You're too relaxed.., you know that's a bad influence for Lic."

Kuro stepped his foot and acted indifferently. Laila could only let out a small sigh because she understood Kuro's reason like that.

Laila clasped Lic's hand.

"Let's go..."

Lic nodded and followed Laila after Kuro. Meanwhile, unbeknownst to them, Otome heard everything they were talking about from behind the corner of the passageway.

"........."

His face was red with anger. He tried to hold back his anger, but Kuro's piercing words, so piercing because of an indisputable reality, then he felt even more embarrassed if angry.

(I'm an adult.).

Many times Otome said that in his head. It makes him feel better.

"Ha. I hope that nickname doesn't become an eternal nickname.."

Otome finally continued on her way to where she taught, grades 1-2. But suddenly he stopped. He realized something strange.

"Papa?"

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The principal room of Kuryuu Academy.

"........"

Electra could not comment on what she saw, a happy little family.

"...alright, I know what you're thinking, but can you tell me what happened to Lic? You're old, so you must be well-versed with this kind of problem, Grandma"

Electra did not answer and continued to stare at Lic.

"Hua ha ha ha ha ha ha...."

"Huh?"

"...sorry, but I didn't expect you to have a child so soon."

"I don't think that's a funny joke!!"

Electra laughed again and left her seat. He's approaching Lic. Lic immediately hid behind Laila with a frightened expression.

"...hmm.it's interesting. She's really sweet. He reminds me of my grandson. Can I pinch it?"

"Don't be afraid Lic. He's still not used to strangers."

Hearing that Electra smiled slightly.

"I didn't expect you to say that, Laila"

"His motherly instinct was that she showed up, so she's been like that ever since I woke up from my fainting."

"..you must be in trouble."

Kuro sighed as if Electra's guess was correct.

"Kurooo... have you not received Lic yet?"

"I've told you many times I've accepted it, but it's still a problem for me."

"You just want Lic not to interfere when we do, right? I can already guess your perverted thoughts.huh."

"Kuh.I will ignore the piercing words, ..now can you give your opinion on this?"

Electra fell silent, which made Kuro a little wary because Electra was acting strangely. And Kuro's vigilance is evident as a small flash appears around Electra. That was when lightning struck Laila at high speed.

(Damn!!)

Kuro could only curse. He had no chance to react because he did not expect Electra to attack Laila. As the anger intensified, he glanced at Laila and saw that Laila was fine and not hurt at all.

But he saw something surprising. Lic protected Laila with some kind of protective magic, but that was not the only surprise. Both of Lic's hands turned into the same white sword blade as Kuro's katana sword. But that's not just the change.

"[Threat detected. Fighting Mode ..active.]"

The meek Lic voice turned into a robot-like voice. The look in the eyes also turned sharp.

"[Prioritize to destroy enemies who seek to injure Mama and Papa]"

"....Lic.you.."

"...."

Kuro and Laila were astonished at being surprised by what they saw, but Electra gave a small smile as if she had expected this.

Lic and Electra stared at each other with sharp gazes as if they were going to fight. Electra emitted lightning that struck like a small lightning bolt. Meanwhile Lic emitted a white aura from all over his body.

"[Analize. ..found match with which element lightning. Starting the process of copying magic elements. ....Complete. Begin the process of unification... Complete. Thunder of God Slayer ...Activated.]"

At the same time, Lic's body emitted a white lightning that was almost the same as Electra's. This made the two even more confused.

"Kuro, this is critical. .. It seems that you have a dangerous child."

"...you don't have to say it.."

There was no need to analyze which pressure to predict the strength Lic currently possessed. They all knew that if Lic fought, it would cause a huge mess.

"Lic calm down I'm fine. Kuro, say something."

Kuro let out a small sigh and glanced at Electra.

"All right, I think that's enough. Don't look at me with such a creepy look.."

The flash disappears from around the Electra along with the mana pressure which disappears to zero.

Kuro unhesitatingly held Lic's head and stroked her.

"Lic, that's enough. He's learned the lesson."

Slowly Lic looked calmer. The sharp gaze disappeared and the sword blade returned into a cute little hand.

"Lic listen, I'm glad you're trying to protect us, but it's my job, so you don't have to do that..."

"Lic can't?"

"No, but you can do it if we ask you, okay?"

"Yours?"

"Do what you think is right. That's enough."

Lic nodded slowly.

"Alright, if Papa says that. Lic will try to do it as best he can."

"Good boy."

Kuro then stroked the head elus Lic gently.

"Laila, can you take Lic off on a walk for a while."

"....Okay, Lic come on. My mom will show you the school. You must be happy.."

"Un.."

Laila took Lic by the hand and followed Laila away from the principal's room. After the door closed the atmosphere again became tense. At the same time various magic patterns shone on the walls and doors. It was magic to prevent anyone from hearing their talk.

"Kuro, you're a perfect fit to be Fufufu's father.."

A frown on Kuro's forehead.

"Can't you joke around in the current situation? So how, I have some conjecture, but I need more information so I can do something"

"If it's like that, I'll hear your guess. After that I'll let you know if your guess is wrong or not."

Hearing that, Kuro immediately sighed. He sat in the air controlling Ki while Electra leaned against his desk.

"As usual you always suck."

Electra laughed. Meanwhile in the classroom 1-2, everything stopped as if it was startled by something. That something was an unusually large mana pressure.

(Bu Electra ..but which pressure is this.).

Not only Otome, all of his students also felt an awkward mana pressure.

"Ha. I think he's throwing a tantrum again. All right, let's continue our lesson. You must remember this lesson. This magic can be said to be easy, but if miscalculated it will cause big trouble."

Otome explained about the magic theory that was on the board.

"And remember also the lesson about the Grimoire on page 139. The history of magic should also be studied because it will appear in the test later. Hm.. Alva Alvi, any questions?"

Otome asked as both of them raised their hands simultaneously.

"Yes. Who do you mean by 'He'?"

Otome immediately fell silent because she did not know what to react to. But he suddenly remembered something.

"You already know who the only culprit in this school is. I don't think I should explain anymore."

"You said Kuro's back?"

The atmosphere became stormy. The events in Dragonia were also heard in the city of Areshia, so they also knew what Kuro and the others were doing. They are now the center of conversation throughout the city of Areshia. This is natural considering they are still first class in school, but can already do extraordinary things.

"In other words Kuro is in this school?" ask Alva.

"I know what you're thinking, but I'm asking you to hold back. There's plenty of time anyway."

"Tchh!!"

"Basan the old virgin."

Otome instantly gave off a dangerous aura. He showed that he was the one who dominated and ruled.

The hour of rest is heard. Everyone went out for lunch. But in the park more crowded than usual. They were all looking at the cute and cute creature that was with Laila.

In contrast to the happy and happy Laila, Lic seemed a little afraid of the crowd surrounding him.

"Well, it really looks like you, Laila." said Alvi.

"Yes that's it. If you guys look good, he looks like Kuro, too."

The twins looked at Lic with curious gazes.

"really. He looks like Kuro."

"Sister Alva. You think the same thing about me?"

Alva glanced at Alvi. That's a justifying sign.

""What happened while you were there?""

"Huh?"

Laila's face suddenly turned red and glanced in another direction. Laila's actions made their suspicions grow.

"Mama...."

Lic is getting attached to Laila. He also looked more frightened.

"Ah sorry, Lic. I forget you're afraid of strangers, but don't worry. They're mama's friends."

Even though Laila said so, Lic still looked frightened.

"He's sweet.."

"But I don't understand why you named this boy the same name as Kuro's sword?"

Serriv suddenly interjected and made them aware of the peculiarity. Everyone immediately glanced at Laila with curious and curious gazes.

"...about it-"

"Laila, here you are."

Everyone immediately turned to the source of the voice and found out who it belonged to.

"Kuros?"

"Kurou."

"....."

Everyone looked at Kuro who was now like a famous celebrity.

"Kuro, you're done."

Kuro approached and all immediately gave way.

"That's how it is. ..sorry everyone, but we still have some business to do."

Laila nodded slowly. He immediately held onto Lic's hand and prepared to leave.

"Alva, Alvi are you still practicing?"

"certain. You'd be surprised by our development. ..but-"

"...are you going again?" connect Alvi.

"We went to school just wanted to ask the principal some questions. We'll be back in maybe tomorrow or the day after. Don't worry, it's not a serious matter."

Kuro glanced at Laila and gave a sign. The two then left the place towards the school gate. They were supposed to go to the boarding school, but they decided they would never occupy the dormitory again. Instead they lived in a small house not far from Kuryuu Academy.

That house is the one they bought with Kuro's money. Normally school students like Kuro do not have enough money, but Kuro is not an ordinary school student.

"You said buy a house, but I didn't expect it to be this big."

Kuro bought the house through his acquaintances. Regarding methods and other things, Laila doesn't really know. The furniture and goods in the house are complete and made of good quality materials.

"Actually I want to buy a bigger one, but this is a house I can get. Sorry.."

"Why are you apologizing? Do you think I'm the girl who demands luxury goods?"

"No, but I want to give my best. That's all."

Laila smiled slightly.

"Don't make me say that again, understand?...Lic's room is on the second floor right?"

Kuro nodded.

"Lic, let's take a look at your new room. You must be impatient, right?"

"Un..."

The two then climbed the stairs and were not seen again. While Kuro let out a small sigh and headed for the kitchen. He took a small teapot and cooked water. He waited and prepared two ceramic cups.

A pair of hands hugged Kuro from behind.

"How's it?"

"Lic was taking a nap in the room. He seems exhausted."

"....Laila, you don't get too good with her. Either way he-"

"Cursed Arm's. Don't say Lic is just a weapon. He's more than that. ...we've talked about this, right?"

Yep. Just like the Skullia Crystal, the current existence of the Lic could be referred to as the Cursed Arm. But unlike the case of Lucifer who needs a host to realize himself, Lic can choose to turn into a human figure or sword. Of course this was known after Kuro tried to order Lic, but he was scolded by Laila.

Lic's appearance as a human being is so cute and fragile. Especially with the slope of the two figures, it is not strange if Laila quickly considers Lic as her daughter, not as a weapon.

"We've also decided to find out what happened before deciding what we did to Lic. Didn't you say that yourself?"

Kuro could not argue. The atmosphere became silent and only the sound of boiling water could be heard.

"Yes that's what I said. And this time listen to me again."

Kuro puts out the fire and prepares the tea.

"That means you've found a clue about Lic?"

"That's how it is, .and I think it's less than pleasant news for you, Laila."

Kuro then told me what he was talking about with Electra. About who Lic really is and why Kuro's sword could turn into a child.

"So it seems. His real name is Izriva. I don't know why I've ever heard that name...."

They both moved into the living room. They discussed with an unpleasant atmosphere, but they tried to calm down.

"That was the name of the weapon that the holy element Paladins had in the time of the Paladin War. And you know, from the records I've read, Izriva is the one who defeated Lucifer."

The holy element paladin in question is of course the Maria Paladin, Laila does not need to think far to realize it.

"You mean Lic has sebes-power if remembered again...."

"You saw it for yourself, too. Lic-Izriva has the power to adapt to his enemies. Easily he can learn quickly to defeat the enemy. ..now that's the problem."

"....."

"He didn't seem to realize he was Izriva. In other words he lost his memory."

"Lost memory?"

Kuro nodded.

"I just found out that spirits can lose memory." added Laila.

Upon hearing that, Kuro seemed to have trouble answering.

"...i also saw this for the first time. This is just my guess, but it seems that Lic is just a piece of Izriva's spirit, which is why he's lost his memory."

The allegation was reinforced when Izriva was found on a broken sword while into underground storage.

Somehow he was able to revive his consciousness and figure, but the fight in Dragonia must have something to do.

"But the fact that Izriva has fused with my sword is still a problem that we must resolve." Kuro continues.

"....."

"I know what you're thinking, but it's not that I'm afraid of losing that sword, it's just that I have a reason why we can't let this go on."

Laila could only try to understand Kuro's reason. Kuro had already told Laila many times to immediately separate Lic with his sword. The reason Laila doesn't know that much. Kuro hasn't told her yet, but Laila believes Kuro has a reasonable reason. All he can do is wait.

"... I understand, but what should we do. If I could I'd like to stay with Lic. I loved him very much...."

Seeing Laila smiling happily makes Kuro happy. He always wanted to keep that smile. He wants to make people who are valuable to him happy.

"I still don't know how, but I'm gonna figure it out and find a way to keep you from parting with Lic."

"Promise?"

Laila brought her face closer with a curious and seductive look.

"Yes. I promise."

Laila immediately hugged Kuro with love and affection.

"... thank you, dear..."

Kuro then smiled.

"Yeah. Until we find a way, you can be with Lic. But you have to be careful to look after her. You know what it's gonna do."

"Yes yes... I'll look after her like my own daughter."

Kuro doesn't know whether to be happy or sad, but as long as Laila is happy, she will do everything.

"Ha. I think I should look for a replacement weapon in the meantime..."

Laila gave a small laugh listening to Kuro's complaint. He rarely saw Kuro acting like that. It was the other side Kuro first saw. Laila continued to hug Kuro and leaned herself against Kuro's chest.

Kuro stroked Laila's head like he was treating a child. Kuro's smile suddenly disappeared.

(Sorry Laila. I lied.)

Some of what Kuro said about Lic was all true, but there were some things that Kuro did not say. He didn't want to make Laila worry. This is also one way to protect Laila's smile.

What Electra said still made Kuro feel dizzy.

--- Some time ago.

"God Slayer?"

Electra nodded.

"You're saying Izriva is capable of killing Gods? You must be kidding me."

"You know me, I've never joked about a problem this big. Though I don't really know if gods really exist."

Kuro realized Electra was not joking from her serious gaze.

"Izriva, we call it that."

"You mean it's not his real name?"

"Izriva is the name given by the paladin of Mary. And as you know, it was he who ended the Paladin War and also built the Houou empire"

"Holy Maiden, I think he did it in his own strength."

"The records regarding the Paladin War are very few, so we don't know for sure, but without the help of Izriva, the Holy Maiden would not be able to win even if she was a user of the sacred element."

"...."

"I know what you want to ask, but I don't have the answer. Izriva is a very old spirit. He was even said to have existed since the beginning of this world was formed. Well.it's just my guess, but about the power Izriva has is real. He's very dangerous. And I think you know what the worst chance could be."

"Enemy..."

"You are now the center of attention of the whole world. Also the enemy's attention. They'll be watching you more than ever and it won't take long for them to know about Izriva's resurrection. There are many parties who want the power they have, even including people who are at the top. ..Kuro seems like trouble always comes your way."

"..i think it's my curse."

Despite knowing himself in deep trouble, Kuro can still smile.

"I'll do what I can. That's what I always do."

"Fight Kuro, your way of life as a descendant of the Demon King is not easy."

"That's the only thing I got from him, I'm used to it. Is there any news about Liberia?"

Electra immediately let out a heavy sigh.

"I'll send all the data I get. It is difficult to explain one by one. Remember, you still have a mission to complete no matter what. I'm not gonna let you die before I finish your mission..."

"...when I had forgotten it, but you made me remember it again. My head was dizzy hearing that."

"Don't forget your mission. Did you forget the reason why I told you to be on the sek-"

"I knew. Don't make me remember. I'll do it even if you don't tell me to."

"I'm glad to hear it."

Kuro then moved his foot towards the door. At the same time the magic symbol shone and disappeared. Magic has been deactivated.

Kuro turned the doorknob and exited, but before exiting, Kuro stopped and turned his head towards Electra.

"Oh yeah there's one thing I forgot."

"...?"

"Grandmother, if you try to attack Laila again, you'll I'll send her to hell right then and there."

Electra was immediately shocked as Kuro directly activated Eyes of Origin. Coupled with such a cold gaze, Electra knew Kuro was not kidding.

"Don't make me do it. To me you're nothing at all and just this trash in my eyes."

After saying that, Kuro walked out of the room and looked for Laila and Lic.

Suddenly a strange voice sounded. That made Kuro aware of his daydream.

"..huh.ha.."

"I forgot we haven't had lunch. How about we have lunch outside?"

"How about Lic? You didn't forget he was sleeping, did you?"

Lic is a weapon, so he doesn't need to eat, but so far Lic eats like a normal human.

"yes too. Then how about we just cook. I think there's groceries in the fridge."

"..Un..., but don't eat grilled fish anymore."

"Do you think I can only cook fish? You're supposed to cook, you know that?"

Laila gave a small laugh, while Kuro could only sigh and understand her lover.

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Elsewhere, a remote region in the southwest of the Houou empire . Smoke billowed in a village area located in the middle of the forest. The village building was destroyed and filled with slashes and bullet holes. Bodies are lying where with terrible conditions. Blood flows like a river.

A shadow leaped between the trees at high speed.

"Tchh. We're late..."

The shadow was irritated and immediately used a communication device attached to his ear. The tool was created specifically for silent missions. Using magic will only give location to the enemy.

"Amira, we're moving on to plan B."

"Okay. We annihilate them all." he replied in a flat tone.

"Stella..."

"I understand. As usual, wait a minute."

Another girl named Stella immediately used her magic. She is an air magician with the ability to fly by controlling the wind. Then with magic especially the others to be invisible, he watched the land from the sky like an invisible eagle. But that's not just his ability.

"I found them. They are located in the east of the village with a distance of about 6 kilometers. They move slowly, I think they walk under the trees. Amira, it's your turn."

"Okay."

"Alright, we're starting a girl's party."

Stella smiled after hearing their leader's aba, while Amira did not show any reaction and looked bored.

About 30 people walked among the lush trees with hearts and vigilance. Firearms in their hands. Most of them are anticristal weapons, but that doesn't mean they don't carry other weapons.

Of those 30 people 8 were rank A and B magicians who were already experienced in combat. Destroying a small village was no big deal for them.

They formed a formation to protect a person, or rather the items that that person was carrying.

"......"

One of the witches gave a signal to stop. Everyone immediately mellyrik and give a sign. The eight witches instantly activated their magic. The eight witches were Users, which is why no Magic Beasts had appeared. Meanwhile the others instantly prepared with weapons in their hands.

Suddenly the light shot towards them and blew up the area around them. The steaming smoke made their gaze disturbed, but one of the magicians swung his weapon and instantly removed the smoke in one go.

"?!"

Couldn't react. The last the magician remembered was just a smile and light reflected by a dagger.

Then in an instant the 30 people were already corpses with mutilated conditions and became several pieces.

A girl stood between the pile of corpses with 2 daggers in her hands. And don't forget the dozens of little daggers in the belt that looped around his hips.

"As usual you're unforgiving, ...Hannah."

"Stella, you know mission success is everything. That's how we're trained and that's why we practice."

Stella sighed and scratched her head.

"I know, but you should have let one of them live. You don't forget we need information from them, ..but you..."

"Regarding that don't worry. I let one of them hi-all right. They're all dead"

After seeing one of the bodies, Hana did not dispute his actions. He glanced over and saw a maid-clothed girl descending slowly.

Another figure suddenly appeared with teleportation magic.

"Geh. how many times have I seen it, I'm still not used to the technique."

Stella complained after looking closely. He walked over to one of the corpses carrying an object they had taken from the village.

"But that's the reward they get for doing such a cruel thing. You agree with me, don't you, Amira?"

Amira just nodded slowly.

"It's cruel that people do this to them."

"I can't believe I heard that from the perpetrator who massacred 30 people in an instant. Hm.. "

Stella picked up a bag with a box containing symbols and letters of magic.

"Dam."

After saying that, he threw the box over. And after that the box exploded quite hard. The shock wave blew the air away quite strongly.

"I didn't think we'd be eaten up by their hoax. ...again."

"This is the third time we've failed a mission."

"Don't be moody, but you're right. We have been tricked many times. Besides, this time's mission was weird."

The other two nodded in agreement with Stella.

"First we report this first. We can't do bany- ?"

A magic panel appears in front of Stella.

"New mission?"