Battle War; Magic, Sword and Dragon

Trashes

Heavy Metal, that's the power of Soul that Cruzx possesses. With that power Cruzx can transform its entire body into metal or metal. Not only that, he could turn his body into any weapon he wanted.

With speed and the art of high-level combat, coupled with a body impenetrable to any weapon, Cruzx is a powerful and feared bodyguard and sorcerer.

This was the reason why Kuro was difficult to defeat him.

"Khh!!"

Kuro attacked using speed which was his advantage. He managed to land attacks in various vital places, but Cruzx's hard body was not easily scratched let alone cut with his sword.

This was already Kuro's guess because he had already investigated Cruzx's powers. Even so, it did not mean that Kuro was making special preparations to deal with it. The biggest reason, of course, was that making a plan would only make Kuro doubt if something untoward happened in the battle. Kuro's experience has proven that.

Fucking fuck!! The two of them clashed swords and pushed each other. Kuro's body was pushed backwards due to losing strength, but that wasn't the only cause.

(He used his heavy body to provide strength many times over?)

Realizing that it was in trouble if it continued like that, Kuro pushed and kept his distance and used a long-range attack of wind swords.

"Secret Art, Crossing Leave."

Dozens of wind swords flew towards Cruzx, but Cruzx only fell silent and received all of Kuro's attacks.

Kuro could only smile wryly seeing that his attack did not even scratch Cruzx. Kuro hesitated that wind sword even made Cruzx feel itchy.

(Aha ha.. You must be kidding.).

How to deal with an enemy that has a metal body? Kuro was currently thinking about the answer.

That was when a loud explosion was heard. Even a horrible shout echoed throughout the place. Shortly thereafter, an evacuation warning was heard.

Kuro smiled even though he knew a situation he did not expect was going on.

"I think your attempts to keep quiet have been in vain, Cruzx."

Cruzx was silent, but his gaze showed that he did not care much about what was going on out there.

"....but I still do not understand why the witch known as the bodyguard who is always loyal actually killed her own master...?"

Cruzx is not only known as a loyal bodyguard, but also will not betray his master even though his master is the worst person and deserves to die. Maybe this is the reason West hired Cruzx and at the same time this is what makes Kuro surprised by what Cruzx did this time.

"...maybe in your eyes I'm just a loyal witch for money. Unfortunately I can't deny that. But. I also have my own reasons for fighting even though it means having to throw away the title of good and having to be bathed in a lot of blood."

The aura rises from Cruzx's body. At the same time Cruzx's body began to change little by little. Muscles all over his body grew and so did his iron body.

Kuro didn't really know what was going on, but as he closed his eyes, he could see thin black dust that fell towards Cruzx.

"!"

"You seem to know how my magic works. I can add as much metal to my body by controlling the iron dust that is scattered in various places. I don't think I need to give you much detail, but you're too naive if that's all I can do. CRC Code, Arms Mode, Activated."

Cruzx's legs suddenly split and pulled out a kind of rocket. Not only that Cruzx's body slowly transformed into a form that is far from the word human.

"Hey, I just found out that you're Cyborg, too. Isn't that cheating?"

At the same time, Cruzx's body was in front of Kuro with his hands ready to crush Kuro's body into chunks of meat.

Wmm....!!! another big explosion occurred and this time Kuro really will be a lump of meat if hit by a Cruzx attack.

"God...."

Looking at the impact of the damage, maybe he will really die.

"...Not only do you have a hidden trick, Cruzx."

Kuro managed to dodge. Cruzx is fast, but Kuro is faster.

Kuro walked behind Cruzx quietly. A white aura shot out from all over his body and at the same time Kuro's black sword showed its true form, that of a white sword emitting the same aura as Kuro's.

Cruzx sharpened his eyes and analyzed. He knew that Kuro who was now different from the one before.

Cruzx started to attack again. His body formed a kind of muzzle of a firearm and from the muzzle were dozens of bullets with a speed exceeding the speed of sound per second.

Of course Kuro didn't shut up. He closed his eyes and used his technique.

"Secret Art, Burst Area."

In an instant, the hundreds of bullets were cut into two pieces and fell slowly onto the floor and produced a bell-like sound.

"Let's start the second half." said Kuro with a feisty smile.

"...."

*************

At the same time, Stella managed to survive the deadly attack at the last moment. Thanks to that he is still alive, but his left hand suffered severe burns.

"Tchh.."

While enduring the pain, he controlled the insectmera to see the situation that existed after Chaos Machina appeared.

(If I don't do something soon Hana and Gyu will be in danger.)

Stella observes from the eye of the insectmera. The incredible chaos is what it looks like.

Dozens or even hundreds of Knights were deployed to deal with the White Sun's army which were all cyborgs. With bullets specially made to penetrate defense magic, the cyborg army had managed to shock the Knight and repel the Knight.

(I guess the reason why they keep coming and bringing the monster to this place is to fight the Knights who will interfere, but this is outrageous. How much-no, I guess it's more appropriate if what and the real purpose of White Sun is?)

Organization******* is not new. Many are dissatisfied with the current state of the world. Although the world can be said to be peaceful from war, it does not mean that the world is peaceful for some people.

Some of them are ordinary people.

Although the number of ordinary people was tens or even hundreds of times that of magicians, but in terms of difference the power of magicians was superior. Everyone knows this from a long time ago, but slowly there is a feeling of dissatisfaction from the situation. One of the triggers of this is the science that is getting advanced. Cyborgs are one of them.

The governments of the world are certainly aware of the dissatisfaction of ordinary people, but at the same time they cannot allow ordinary people to mess up like evil witches.

It is for this reason that large organizations created by ordinary people will be closely monitored by specially formed government organizations.

In other words, if there was an organization like the White Sun, now surely the government could prevent such an unwanted event as it is today.

(. they're really smart to be able to do all this.).

Stella praised White Sun who could do so far even though they were mostly ordinary people led by evil witches.

Stella then looks at the other panel showing Gyu, Jaco and Selisa. All three are now safe and look like they want to get out of the building. Although there was a bit of conflict, but they were already safe.

(I don't have to worry about it.)

"Now...."

But he's got someone else he deserves to wire.

Stella looks at the panel that shows Hana's picture, which is when Stella's eyes immediately widen in shock at what she sees with both eyes.

"....why do I have a feeling this is going to happen...?"

Stella let out a small sigh and set her foot towards where Hana was now in great difficulty.

At Hana's place, he now pointed Ame No Habakiri towards Mivas. Mivas certainly does not want to lose. He brandished a firearm to Hana's forehead with a sickening smile and was filled with a cunning aura.

All the hostages are dying, but don't know when they'll survive. Of course the one who did all that was Mivas.

".....why do you still want to kill them when you already know what you're looking for isn't on them? Why are you so cruel?"

"Why are you asking such an unimportant question? Didn't you know they were no longer useful to me, so why would I keep them?"

Hana can't stand it because Mivas intends to finish everyone off after knowing what Mivas is looking for is not among them. Hana attacks the cyborg in the room and then confronts Mivas. That's what happened when Stella didn't see Hana for a second.

Of course it was a careless act because he still did not know what Mivas' true strength was.

"....Tch. you piece of shit.."

"You call me trash, but you should be able to see that what you're protecting deserves to be called worse trash than any trash. They are corrupt leaders who use their posts to achieve all their wishes regardless of the victims or not."

"..."

"I'm just cleaning up the trash. Why are you blocking me little girl?"

Hana glanced behind her and looked at the person who had an important position in the government. Maybe Mivas was right, among them there was garbage hiding, but that did not justify Mivas' actions.

"....I'm not in your way. I just don't accept what you've done. You are not a god who determines good and right. You're nothing but trash in the name of truth to achieve your goals."

(Really. He's no different from trash. I'm no different than any of them.)

Killing in the name of orders. In comparison, how is he different from Mivas?

"Fu fuufu. I thought I could get you to join me, but I guess that's impossible."

Hana narrowed her eyes.

"..why do you want to invite me to join? I think your brain is tilted because it thinks I'm going to accept your call. No. gabe. I think I'm thinking I've proven you've been broken."

"You already know the reason. You Illegals are an organization formed to remove corrupt officials from the shadows. I wrong?"

"So you know the truth about us?"

According to rumors Illegal is an organization formed by the government to carry out dark missions using specially trained teenage girls, but rumors are just rumors that cover up the real truth.

The Illegals are female witches who are victims of kidnapping, slavery, experimentation and much more. Even though they are free from the enemies, it does not mean that they can return to society.

If left unchecked, they will become a problem later on. And from there came an idea.

Why aren't they just being used by carrying out dirty missions?

That was the beginning of the birth of the Illegal Knight, or Illegal.

But that doesn't mean the members of the Illegals know who they are. Like what happened to the three of them.

Stella, Hana and Gyu as Illegals are arguably a disability, but in terms of the goal of forming Illegals, they are a great success.

"of course. You guys are pretty famous in the black world. You are beautiful girls who will do anything for your mission to come true, but do you know what makes me feel funny to you?"

"..."

"You act and kill for the sake of justice, but the justice you are proud of is only the result of brainwashing that makes you think you are on the side of good. As a result you destroy yourself and after that, you will be destroyed if you are useless. Isn't this a bit of irony?"

"...."

"No, I don't think it's an irony to be overcome. You are just a victim of the selfishness of adults called the worst trash. So, how? We White Sun welcome the three of you. And this time you will not fight again, you will be able to live your lives like ordinary humans. .. Together we can create an ideal world."

Mivas extended his hand and showed a sincere look. It was the honest gaze of a ruthless assassin and the leader of an evil organization.

Mivas' offer is so tempting. Especially since the beginning they want to be free. Joining is not a bad thing, but-

"Ahaa...."

For Hana, an ideal world would never exist if it was shaped by dirty hands like Mivas.

Hana laughed with joy. And that made Mivas' smile instantly disappear.

".....is there something funny?"

"No. I just thought you were late for us to join."

"..?"

"Perhaps if I were the one I was I would join you guys without a second thought. But maybe you don't know, do you think now that I am, we fight with you just for a ridiculous order? No, we are now free to choose what we do. Not just for orders or money,-"

"..."

"We are free to choose what we want to do and what we want to go for, ..but what matters is that we kill the person who played us all along. And that's reason enough."

Mivas showed a astonished look a sign of not understanding what Hana was talking about.

Aura came out from Haha's body, along with a gaze that was full of fighting spirit.

"so apparently. Too bad you refused, .. Please you die here."

"You're the one who's gonna die. Ameria Shadow's"

One by one shadows resembling Hana appeared and lined up. All of them were not ordinary shadows, they had forms that could fight.

Dozens of Hana moved forward and surrounded Mivas and his magic beast. This was one of Hana's attacks that capitalized on the numbers.

"Marina, Aqua Blast"

Marina typed the harp and in a flash water appeared around her and spun rapidly around Marina. The water then quickly attacked all of Hana's shadows at a speed that could not be seen by Hana's eyes.

"Kuh!!"

Hana's body was mostly cut into two or more before disappearing. While the original Hana managed to survive by crossing Ame no Habakiri. But Mivas's attack power was stronger than Hana had expected. His body bounced far back until it hit the wall hard.

"Gu.ah..."

Hana felt a tremendous pain radiating throughout her body. For a moment his consciousness disappeared from the pain.

"Don't get me wrong, I can kill you easily if I want to. Too bad, I was actually quite impressed with your ability to easily defeat my men. But I think my impression of you is too much."

Mivas closed his eyes peacefully. At the same time, Marina retyped her harp and played a song. A beautiful song and a heart.

But it was actually a magic ritual necessary for a deadly magic attack.

"Marina, Empress Fallia."

The bodies of the nobles slowly floated and gathered into one. And after that came a big water bubble that locked the bodies of the dying nobles.

Little by little the bubble began to shrink and condense the bodies of the nobles.

"Hen.cantikan.."

No need to think much. Hannah knew what would soon befall those nobles.

With all his might he tried to get up, but his body was hard to move.

(Dam.).

With all his determination, he finally got up. His gaze blurred and blood flowed profusely from his forehead. But at the same time, he was too late.

"Compress."

In an instant, the water bubble shrank and burst. The thick red blood spread out in all directions. Hana was even exposed until she was bathed in blood.

"...ti.dak...no.... no.... no...."

Hana's hands are full of blood stains. Warm red blood and evidence that someone has just died.

At the same time, the thick red blood reminded him of his childhood memories. Bad memories that want to be forgotten are now back to haunt.

Hana grew up in a small orphanage filled with children her age. She grew up without parents, but the caregivers in the orphanage were so kind.

Although sometimes the orphanage is difficult, but no one gives up and goes through it like a family. It was a happy life.

But that life doesn't last forever.

One day he was playing alone in a park. The sun began to twilight and he returned to the orphanage with pleasure. But when he arrived, all he saw was a collection of corpses. The house he lived in turned into a forest of blood.

The view of the dead body wherever he looked. The bodies of his friend's fellow children abandoned by his parents. The bodies of his playmates and friends in joys and sorrows.

And while looking back, he saw a figure with a sword in his hand that was filled with thick bloodstains.

He's gonna die. That's what he thought, but it didn't happen.

The perpetrator of all that turned and left the place quietly.

He was scared and angry. He was even desperate and wanted to die like the others. But he can't. In him, there are many questions about why he was left alive by the killer.

Tears of blood dripped from Hana's eyes. Until now he still does not know why he was left alive, but one thing he knows.

(.. I'm still alive because I don't deserve to be killed.).

Hannah slowly began to rise. The blood that enveloped his body was slowly evaporated by the energy coming out of his body.

"Ame no Habakiri..."

Both of Hana's swords flew and landed right in Hana's hands.

"Ho. It seems you're getting excited. Marina, Sword Viper."

Marina returns to play some beautiful music, but simultaneously dozens of transparent swords appear that move rapidly towards Hana. Every time the sword moves it cuts off anything that is in its path.

Hana was still silent and just waiting. Mivas's attack finally reaches Hana.

"Matil-"

Mivas was surprised because Hana was not in her original place as if she had disappeared.

"?!"

Upon awakening, Hana was already in front of Mivas with sword eyes directed right into his eyes. But Hana did not stab Mivas, he kicked with all his might until Mivas' body bounced against the wall.

Hana doesn't let Mivas feel pain or complain.

Hana kicked again and again with a continuous attack, but Mivas could still smile despite his body receiving numerous deadly attacks.

Krak. krak. krak..! From Mivas's body fell like an iron shell. It was the outer part of his body.

Yep. Mivas is also a cyborg. Not an ordinary cyborg, but a rare cyborg witch.

"Hua ha ha ha ha.. I don't like ka-guah!!"

Hana doesn't care what Mivas says. He doesn't care who Mivas is. Leader*******, cyborg, witch. All of that means nothing.

He kept kicking, even cutting Mavis' body many times which was already largely a machine.

Hana's gaze looked blank and there was only a killing intent emanating from her two eyes. Ame no Habakiri seemed to respond to Hana so that it became sharper and stronger. The parts of Mivas' body that were stronger than his men were like paper in his sword.

Mivas certainly realized if it continued, ..he would die.

"...."

Mivas orders Marina to attack through Link, but Marina does not respond and does not move like an empty shell.

At the same time, Mivas' body parts began to disintegrate. If he was still human, perhaps this was the scene when tearing apart human organs in a living state.

Slowly, Mivas began to be unable to move his body. Only his face could still show a human-like expression.

"...top*rat!"

Mavis. He was angry at Hana, but he was also angry at someone who had made this situation happen.

Mivas was one of several successful experiments. That was why he knew it would not be easy to lose to ordinary witches. With her turning into a cyborg witch, she has an unusually large mana. That was why he would not worry about running out of mana after using attacks with Sacred Magic Art level many times.

But before he could use his power, he had been defeated by the defenders of false truth.

Hana suddenly stopped moving. Of course it makes Mivas wonder.

(What happened?)

Ame no Habakiri fell and Hana's body shook violently. Blood then flowed from his mouth.

"Yes..!!"

The girl who looked like a monster, had now turned into someone who was seriously injured.

(I did attack using a fairly lethal attack, but my attack would not have this effect. ...in other words.).

Hana's consciousness slowly disappeared and her body fell to the floor. Ame no Habakiri still remained beside Hana who was lying down.

Mivas smiled broadly. The situation was unexpected, but he knew that the girl was helpless even though she still did not know what was happening.

Mivas then called for help using communication from a communication device that was part of his iron body. Although Hana was helpless for no apparent reason, the impact of her attack had made her like a baby.

(Dam.).

Shortly after, Mivas heard footsteps approaching. His men have come.

"Tch. What are you doing, quickly help me stand up."

Two of his men helped him stand up. Others removed Hana's dying body.

"What about him? Do we need to kill him?"

Mivas did not immediately answer and hesitated about what he would do.

"No. Bring her. Maybe he'll be useful later."

Mivas then glanced at one of his men.

"Among those who carry Gate Rail?"

One of his men nodded and took the box out of his pocket. It was a magic item that had the function of teleportation magic. But it only has a limited distance and can only be one way.

"Quickly we're back. I need to fix myself right away."

"..but what about the 'key' we're looking for?"

"Do you want to argue?"

The cold gaze and dangerous aura made his men dare not ask further.

They then activated the Rail Gate. A door appeared in front of them and they entered it one by one with Mivas first. Not long after, it was Mivas' men's turn to take Hana.

Slowly Hana's body was swallowed, but at that moment..

Boomm...!!!! The walls near them were violently shattered and it was at that moment that Kuro's figure flew at high speed regarding the cyborg carrying Hana. Debris with him destroyed the Gate Rail and the gate was closed.

Hannah could be said to be lucky.

Kuro landed on the floor hard and spun around a few times before finally stopping after sticking his sword into the floor.

"Kuh!!"

Kuro's mouth was full of blood and his clothes were in tatters. Some parts of his body suffered heavy injuries that could be seen with the naked eye.

But from the hole darted an iron figure that jumped at high speed. The sword eyes pointed towards Kuro's neck. Kuro managed to dodge with the distance of a single hair. Cruzx said he stopped and stood on the wall like an insect.

While being wary of Cruxz who now resembled a monster, he looked around and observed his place fighting.

He didn't need much to think there had been a fight in that place and many died. Of course he also knew the state of Hana who survived between the rubble gap.

"..."

Kuro is not interested in Hana. Although he had a relationship with her, but it could not be said to be a strong relationship. Kuro could have sacrificed Hana and chose to fight Cruzx.

But Kuro can't do that. His long-dead heart did not want that.

Kuro then moved towards Hana. Cruzx who had expected it fired hundreds of small swords towards Kuro and Hana. With his injuries already severe enough, Kuro would find it difficult to avoid it even if he used his accell art technique.

"[Gem Arrow]" "[Water Mirage]"

Hundreds of wind arrows and thorn arrows fended off all the small blades before touching Kuro's body. From two directions came Hana's best friend. Stella and Gyu.

Behind Gyu, two other figures were seen. They are Jaco and his wife, Selisa.

"Don't you dare touch our friend, monster."

"Something seems to want to die here soon."

Both of them exuded an ominous aura a sign that both of them were angry. That aura was not even shown when they were angry with Kuro.

The two then approached and stood beside Kuro with Merola and Dwarz.

"...you're late!"

Kuro finally let out a sigh of relief and used his sword to hold back from falling. He's reached the limit. Selisa and Jaco approach to take Hana's body to safety.

Cruzx remained silent and observed. He glanced towards Jaco and his wife who were the targets in the White Sun attack.

Three to one. It's a one-sided fight, but that doesn't mean beating all three of them is impossible for Cruzx. Even if it means he has to use his trump card.

"....sacred magic art.... "

Black sand regrouped around Cruzx. Slowly everything takes shape.

"...[.The Knight of Iron Emperor]..."

Twelve sets of iron sand finally finished taking its form. The form of iron knights with weapons and shields in their hands.

Not only that, the iron body that enveloped Cruzx shattered like glass and took the form of knight armor like his iron troops.

"One thing you should know.... "

""This is the last fight!!""

Although Kuro and they have no strong ties, they unite their forces to fight their last enemy.

Even though their enemy is the witch who has enough power to be known as the king of iron.

Outside the building. The city slowly approached destruction. The Conferred Knights were mostly only able to survive. Especially with Chaos Machina who has power equivalent to a Master rank magician or maybe stronger. It is an enemy that is not easily defeated.

"..Oh my..."

A young man could only be dumbfounded by what he saw.

"I understand why they told me to come here, but..."

He showed his disappointment through a wry smile.

It was then that Chaos Machina realized his existence and attacked with her strongest attack, Cannon Breath. The city was destroyed along the path of the attack, but the figure of the young man was still intact without the slightest scratch on his clothes.

The Knight and Cyborg could only sculpt and forget the fight between them when they saw the miracle that the young man performed.

"...I think I'm gonna play with you for a second..."

From the young man's body came an incredible aura. The ground even shook due to the tremendous force he unleashed.

Suddenly the young man smiled.

"..why don't I make this more interesting. It would be boring to lose too easily."

The aura slowly faded and headed towards a single point, which was in his right hand.

Chaos Machina realized the threat and attacked the young man. Magic attacks and bullets were fired from all over his body at the young man's target.

But the young man was too fast. And even though he was hit by a bullet and pierced through his flesh and blood, the young man actually smiled like a masochist.

"...not bad.."

In an instant the young man's wounds recovered and bullets shot out from his body. This continued to happen, but the young man enjoyed it even more.

Slowly the young man arrived near Chaos Machina. And with a wide smile hit the monster's face with his fist.

"Dead you!!!!"

Chaos Machina's body was hit hard and her body was crushed with shattered pieces of metal and scattered like potato chips. Chaos Machina hit the wall hard and finally stopped moving.

The fight ended up halting for a moment as the shock that occurred was too great for both sides. A monster capable of destroying a city can be defeated with a single blow.

The young man again showed his disappointment. Even though he held back a lot, but defeating the enemy with just a single blow was not at all pleasant.

The young man sighed heavily and finally turned around. He walked away from the battle.

But that was when Chaos Machina slowly began to move back and rise. His heavily damaged body was back to functioning.

The young man stopped and smiled.

"....Okay, I think I should take my word."

Great energy emanated from Chaos Machina. Then with a loud roar, the fight of the two resumed again.

Meanwhile Kuro, Gyu and Stella are still fighting fiercely against Cruzx.

Kuro is back against Cruzx. While both face the Cruzx iron troops numbering 12.

"Kuh!! Stella don't stay away from me, our opponent type doesn't suit you."

"I understand, Gyu"

The two turned to each other. Protect and support each other. They used Element Art and other magic to attack and defend. Although it could not be said to be effective, and several times received attacks, they were all minor injuries.

Gyu who is a type of Contractor slightly benefited more because he did not fight directly, but a lot of it overwhelmed him. The Dwarz could only face enemies at most numbering 3, whereas the other nine faced the two of them, no, three.

Selisa helps by shooting from a distance. Ordinary bullets will not work with creatures created from magic, but Selisa is an assassin who is not only experienced in killing ordinary people but also magicians.

The bullets he used were made of special materials capable of penetrating magic. Although it doesn't eliminate it as directly as anticristal, but it's better than nothing.

The bullet penetrated Cruzx's iron head and body, but it only stopped its movement temporarily and the enemy returned to attack.

"Tch!!"

It was not surprising considering they were originally soulless beings.

But from that attack, Selisa knew what she had to do.

"Strike their legs!"

No need to think much, Gyu and Stella are after the legs.

First Stella made a huge wind that resisted their attacks simultaneously. It was only a few seconds, but that was enough.

Gyu used element art to create a ground spear that pierced through their legs. The spear is small, but powerful because it is made from the strongest elements of the soil combined with specially designed building materials that are stronger than ordinary buildings.

One by one, Gyu uses her last attack.

"Sacred magic art [Gem Breath]!"

The Dwarz leapt upwards right at the iron knight cluster and fired a rain-like magic bullet towards the iron knight Cruzx. The rain penetrated into the ground and made everything stop moving, not destroy it. Or rather Gyu can't.

"They are more worthy of being called an immortal iron army..."

Gyu's breathing panted heavily as it had almost used up all the mana he had on the final attack. Dwarz had even disappeared because he could not maintain his form.

"Gyu, you're hurt."

"You are the same. What about your hand?"

Blood flowed profusely from Stella's left hand as a result of being hit by the sword of one of the iron troops. While Gyu suffered incision wounds on his legs and back.

"I'll be fine. It's just a small wound."

"I'm the same."

The two then walked towards Selisa and the others. They were worried about their friend who was now asleep with blood spilling from his mouth.

Jaco who takes care of Hana can't do much because she doesn't know what to do.

"...is your friend able to recover?" ask Selisa.

"Don't worry. This has happened before. Leave everything to us."

Gyu then carries Hana's body. Ame No Habakiri has finally disappeared.

The two then looked at each other and nodded together.

"We'll be out of here soon. You better do the same."

"To be honest there is no reason for us to protect you or risk our lives in this fight. We almost died because the fight was meaningless, for us it was enough."

Jaco and Hana showed confused faces for not really understanding, but both understood what they meant.

"But before you go, I want to thank you. If it wasn't for the three of you, we might be dead."

There was no reaction. Gyu and Stella just fell silent past the two of them.

Had enough. The fight had made it clear that they were still not ready for the real fight. It's not a fight, it's a war.

The two slowly left, but they showed anger invisible to the eyes.

They finally realized they had nothing compared to an ordinary person named Kuro.

"Gyu. I want to be stronger.."

In her heart, Stella knew she was the weakest of the three. He didn't even help the fight much.

"..i'm the same. .. but first we have to do something about this bad boy."

The two glanced towards Hana who was like a corpse. But they both know it's just a side effect.

"..i don't want to see him use that damned power again..."

"Un.."

At the same time, Kuro and Cruzx's fight begins to peak. The two fight by staying away from Hana and the others. In addition to preventing unwanted casualties, it is also because Kuro wants to reduce the relationship (link) Cruzx with his iron soldiers.

At least that's what Kuro wants to do, but so far Cruzx seems to be deliberately away from them.

Kuro doesn't know what Cruzx's reason is, but it makes the fight easier for him.

"[Iron Smash]!"

"[Log Wall]."

Cruzx turns his sword into a large iron glove to hit Kuro with full force. Kuro survives by using his thin sword.

"Khh!"

Losing with the difference in strength, Kuro bounced backwards towards the wall, but that was when Kuro seized the opportunity by using the wall as a foothold.

"Secret Art [Stormer]"

Kuro spun and attacked using a puncture. Cruzx defended by creating a shield. Then in his right hand he created a sword to slash at Kuro.

Kuro dodged by spinning and kicking Cruzx's hand with all his might, after which Kuro pulled out his sword and slashed Cruzx from the top.

Cruzx quickly survives using his shield, but this time Kuro's sword breaks through Cruzx's shield. Realizing he was in danger, Cruzx dodged by retreating backwards.

"...."

"...."

Both keep their distance.

Kuro's sword was now covered in blood as it pierced through Cruzx's iron body.

Cruzx glanced at his bleeding hand. At the same time he realized that there was something abnormal about his opponent this time.

"Who are you really? Why are you still able to stand up after receiving all my attacks?"

It's normal that question arises. Cruzx has repeatedly attacked and injured Kuro, but so far Kuro has been able to stand. Even though he used an incredible sword technique, it was impossible that was the only reason Kuro could still survive.

"Don't get me wrong, I did accept all your attacks, but that doesn't mean it's a fatal attack for me."

Slowly a thin aura shot out from Kuro's body. Cruzx's seen that before.

"?!"

Cruzx's eyes showed his surprise. He realized it was not mana, but something else.

"It seems you already understand the reason why I can survive and penetrate your iron body."

Cruzx gritted his teeth.

"But I don't understand why you're using your strongest magic? You must have realized if you used it you would quickly run out of mana. I think an experienced person like you knows the risks very well."

"Of course I know, but as long as you know, winning is not the one thing I'm aiming for this time."

Kuro narrowed his eyes.

"I already know that. If you're serious about fighting in the first place, you don't have to do any of this."

To corroborate this allegation is the actions of Cruzx who chose to fight alone rather than join Mivas or his men. Second, although Cruzx could choose to fight in full force if he used his troops, he did not. Third, Kuro knows that's not all Cruzx can do.

"Huh. You should be smarter than this, but you're still just a kid."

"Originally you know, what you call this kid is gonna kill you..."

A powerful aura emitted Kuro. He then mounted a horse in a style ready to draw his sword.

"I know I could die at any moment, but just so you know boy.-"

A large aura was also issued Cruzx. The aura slowly gathered at one point like a dense mana ball.

Kuro was undaunted and was still silent in the position of pulling out his sword. Slowly the aura began to envelop his white sword. Stronger and stronger.

"..I always keep my promise to 'them' even though I'm going to die..."

Cruzx then shot the light towards Kuro. The light shot out like a light that pierced through a layer of walls and finally reached out of the city.

But Kuro is no more. He dodged by jumping up and standing in the upper corner of the wall.

"Cursed Blade Art.Witch Reaper."

That was the last word Cruzx heard before he was swallowed by darkness.

"....."

The fight ended with Kuro as the winner. There is no sense of pleasure even though it managed to defeat the enemy. This was always what Kuro went through in every fight.

With a cold gaze Kuro looked at Cruzx's corpse which already had no head. He saw something from his pocket that was now back to how it was.

He took it and knew it was a photograph. Photo of Cruzx with a little kid somewhere.

(An orphanage?)

Kuro then smiled.

He knows what it means to fight. No, from the beginning he knew Cruzx was a bodyguard to finance an orphanage where he grew up.

That's a good reason, but for Kuro-

"...using such excuses to hurt others is not justified..."

Same with what he did. Using a good excuse to hurt and kill is not fun and justifiable.

What are they all fighting for?

Maybe that's the question Kuro will find out after the time comes. Until then, he would only fight for what he believed in.

Kuro finally took his foot off. The battle outside the building was no longer heard.

(It seems like someone has already faced the monster.).

Kuro was relieved that he didn't have to fight anymore. He did survive, but some of his bones were broken. Moreover after using the Cursed Blade Art he had to rest long enough to be able to use it again.

"...."

The lying corpse was a sight that Kuro often saw in his life. While leaving, he thought with everything that happened.

White Sun, Key. Kuro still did not know what the enemy's true purpose was.

(I think I should ask Jaco about it.)

Kuro decides to meet Jaco and his wife. It didn't take him long to find them, but when he found them, Kuro stopped and could only see from afar.

A huge sword pierced through Selisa's body. Jaco losing the person she loves the most in the world can only weep over a slowly cooling corpse.

Sadness because a precious person is gone. Kuro knows best what Jaco feels, but in this world there is no magic that can bring people back to life.

Kuro clenched his hands with all his might. He had no regrets, but if he could have prevented it, why didn't he?

He knew Cruzx was a powerful and intelligent wizard, but he didn't expect Cruzx to take the opportunity to attack even if he died. What an amazing man. Kuro has to admit it.

Kuro then left. He disappeared into the darkness.

*********

"In that fight I don't remember much, but that's what I know. After that we chose to remain Illegal, but we worked for the Houou imperial government officially. Not that we stopped killing, it's just that this time it's clearer who our target is."

"....."

"...."

"...."

Finally the long story had been finished, but many questions had arisen after hearing all that.

"Unfortunately Gyu chose to stop. He now works in a cafe. He seemed very happy with his work. We still have a good relationship. Then shortly thereafter Amira joined our team. Lal-"

"Wait a minute. All of that didn't tell me about your relationship with Kuro. Moreover, if Ilelgal is a good party, why would they attack this city and destroy me - forget that. The point is I don't understand what all these stories have to do with what we went through a few days ago."

"Charlmilia, can you be patient? Let him finish talking."

Charmilia sighed and finally relented.

"Oh. I'm sorry if it's a little telephonic, but my relationship with teacher Kuro is only between student and teacher. I don't even think it can be called that because Kuro's teacher only taught me a few things about his techniques and theories. Even so I can now use Cursed Art even though it is not as strong as teacher Kuro. And regarding the one who attacked, they were our former Illegal fellow comrades. I think they're working for the bad guys right now."

That word made the two flinch.

From Hana's story, the old Illegal system has been updated and eventually the members are reshuffled. But that doesn't explain the fate of all of Hana's colleagues who were victims. Some are free, but some choose to continue their mission as Illegals. They don't really know.

It also raises many other questions. One of them was how many former Illegals turned into Silver Vipers?

And the most important question, are they working alone, or is there someone who is behind all this?

They know Lic's abduction is just the beginning.

Laila stood up.

"...I'm now relieved after hearing your story, Hana. Thank you, I feel the burden on my shoulders is a little less. I'm saying goodbye now. As a thank you, I will treat you. Order food as much as you guys."

"His content?"

Amira's eyes twinkled after hearing that word. While Hana can only laugh because she knows Amira likes to eat a lot. Eating to the full is a word that is like a revelation to him.

"Yes. I'll tell the waiter about this, no. I don't think I need to do it."

The waiter at the restaurant already gave a nod sign of understanding.

After which, Laila lowered her head and left the restaurant. Charlmilia, who had no idea what to do, followed Laila from behind.

Laila walked towards her house.

"Why are you following me, isn't the dormitory on a different street?"

"Don't say it in such a cold tone. I feel like you're hiding something from me. Come on, say it!!"

Laila sighs.

"Nothing I can keep secret, but I think we can trust them."

"What do you mean?"

"It's not what. I just want to go home and make love to Kuro. I haven't done it in a long time."

Laila's words made Charlmilia fall silent in a place like she was struck by lightning.

"Aha... "

"Hey.. did you intentionally say that to make me jealous?"

"..that's it, but you should know what I mean."

"....."

"Kuro is mine."

The other fight has begun?

*******

The darkness. Not a single light could enter.

But in that darkness a little girl was bound by chains on a great cross like a sacrifice.

The little girl closed her eyes as if dodging from the darkness, but in her mind she saw worse things than all that.

Deaths.

A one-time. Many times, thousands of times and finally countless.

Dying in one way, many ways and finally a way that no one can even think of.

The only one who can survive all of that is just someone, but what about that girl?

Slowly but surely, the little girl began to be swallowed. Swallowed by something worse than darkness.

Unfortunately, only one person knows the truth of this incident.

"...pa..pa...a.ma.ma..."

Tears dripped and soaked the small stone. Tears are a sign of sadness, but she knows she can't be sad. Can't cry. He knew they were coming.

That is their bond that has been bound by a common thread called destiny.