Battle War; Magic, Sword and Dragon

Duel

"You must have known Kuro was the one who prepared the backup plan. He always thinks 5 steps ahead. That's why he's so strong, intelligent and not easy to beat. These two swords were also born from the thought of Kuro's brother that way."

"....the backup sword..."

Kuro's sword there is only one in the world. The sword was made of Shirium which did not even come from their world. The white sword was also not only the same sword that the Demon King wore, but it was also called the strongest sword, Sword of Swords or Sword of King.

If it loses that sword then Kuro will lose his main weapon. It was very normal for someone like Kuro to prepare one or two more swords.

"Yes, but you're wrong to think this sword is the same as the one Kuro always uses."

Yui flowed her mana into one of the swords. The sword slowly turned blue. At the same time Yui flows Ki to the other sword. And as a result the sword emitted a white aura.

"!"

"Ah. Kak Laila must know that Kuro's old sword has a special ability to maximize the power of ki, but these two swords are more than that. Why didn't Laila try it herself?"

Yui changed her posture to prepare for battle.

Laila remembered it was the position that Kuro always used before fighting. The perfect horse and the white sword that prepared to slash their opponents.

"..so apparently, you've been planning this since the beginning, Yui."

Yui smiled in order to justify.

"really so. Brother Laila always fights alongside Kuro because that's why you know very well what kind of strength he is. He's stronger than anyone we've ever seen, he fought harder than anyone else we know. That's why we love her, but at the same time"

Yui suddenly disappears and appears right in front of Laila. Yui's warm gaze disappears into a cold gaze.

"!"

"..you must have thought 'why am I so weak?' won't we?"

Yui unhesitatingly attacked Laila. Quickly, Laila's eyes couldn't even keep up with her movements. But he knows who's moving faster than anyone.

Although her eyes could not follow, she managed to hold it back by creating Scarflare on both sides of her body. All this he couldn't do if he didn't know the attack pattern Kuro always used.

Then with Scarflare in his hand, he countered the attack. Of course Yui's successful dodge is not something that surprises Laila.

Yui backed off and went back to keep her distance. When he touched the ground, his feet were as smooth as feathers.

"I was really surprised, no, I think it's natural that Laila could see my attack. You're used to Kuro's speed."

"But even though I guessed it, I couldn't make an attack that fast. I also know that you haven't really. Like you said, I'm weak."

Yui suddenly sighed. He seemed disappointed to hear something he did not expect.

"You said you wanted to continue the fight between us, but you made me lose my spirit. Besides, I hate hearing someone say he's weak. I don't think I need to step in to beat you. Aquos, play with Laila's sister."

Nyaaa!! The little cat appeared and replied cheerfully. The cat then ran towards Laila at full speed.

"?"

Although Aquos was a magic beast, Laila did not feel any killing aura from him. This was different from what Laila had always felt. In addition, Aquos looks sweet. He couldn't hurt her.

Aquos jumped up and prepared to claw Laila. His claws luminous mana marks gathered at one point.

"Damn!"

Laila sensed danger and dodged by jumping to the side. That's when her hair was cut off by an invisible sharp object. And after that, the wall behind Laila arrived there was a large scratch.

Laila's eyes widened in disbelief at what she saw. The attack from a small-sized magic beast should not have that much power.

"Ah. I forgot to say. The form of Aquos that is currently in front of you is not his true form. I just prefer Aquos to be like a cute little cat, so I ask not to be fooled by his appearance."

Laila widened her eyes. He knew the Contractor type could realize his magic beast with a certain size according to their wishes, but as a result the power possessed by magic beasts would not be maximal.

But Aquos is just the opposite. Perhaps this was the result of the training he had done together with Kuro.

Yui smiled slightly.

"The magic art I used is called [Reverse], it's not a special technique. Isn't this like your strength, sister Laila?"

Laila's magic arm form is infinite, but she can only use a few to the maximum. Reverse has the principle of using little by little from the full power of magic beasts and removing them at the right time and place.

At first glance it looks easy, but this technique is more difficult than the magic performed by Master rankers.

Laila dodged Aquos' attacks with agile movements and occasionally attacked. The small body and faster movement of a cat make it difficult. He realized Yui's magic beast was far from normal.

"[Flame Rain]"

From the sky appeared flames that formed like arrows in large numbers. The arrow fell with great speed against Aquos.

The sound of explosions followed. Smoke covered the view between them.

"Attacking with numbers isn't a bad decision."

Smoke disappears. Aquos is seen with a body pierced by several arrows of fire.

He's succeeding. One of the weaknesses of magic beasts is that even though their bodies are inflicted by magic, their bodies are no stronger than bodies made of blood and flesh. But that does not mean there are no exceptions, namely the type of magic beast with a body as hard as steel.

"But you should know that I'm a water witch, and every water witch has a unique characteristic: they almost all have the ability to regenerate. [Regenerate]"

In a moment Aquos' body returned to its original state.

The fight is back to square one.

"You're really strong, Yui."

"Thank you, but if you really mean it, you should be able to defeat me, sister Laila"

"Don't joke. But I have to admit this fight got me excited."

Laila used Burning Dash to speed up her movements. He hastened his attack to destroy Aquos.

Not inferior to Laila, Aquos utilized his small body and increased his speed to dodge every attack of Laila.

Laila didn't give up. He once again used Flame Rain to attack Aquos, but Aquos managed to dodge his attack by jumping far back. Unfortunately, it was suspected Laila. He created several Scarflares around Aquos and attacked him.

Aquos was finally destroyed after being cut into pieces.

After defeating Aquos, Laila drew her sword towards Yui.

"Yui, what does this fight mean?"

If they wanted to determine who was the strongest, Yui would not have to hold back. In addition to the abilities displayed by Kuro's backup sword, the fight should be even fiercer.

"Why are you asking? You should already know why I'm not interested in fighting you right now, Laila."

Once again Aquos appears near Yui, but Aquos is not on standby. Aquos goes up to Yui's head and sleeps.

The nature and behavior of a magic beast reflected what its owner thought. Aquos' behavior shows no fighting intent from Yui.

"...Yui?"

"Sister Laila I met the first time wasn't like this. He is not very sensitive to people around him, but he is more insensitive to his own feelings. He's a little stupid, but when he makes a decision, he'll never withdraw. He's someone who deserves to be called weird because I can lose to him in terms of snatching Kuro Huuuu's love."

"Tu-Wait a minute, I'm the one you despise here. Shouldn't I be the one crying?"

Laila protests, but Yui ignores him.

"And why do you call me weird? I'm not as weird as a sister who likes her own brother (though not blood), but I don't understand what this fight has to do with?"

Yui just showed a cold look.

"..you already know the connection to this fight. If you're not conscious either, then I'd be happy to resuscitate you by force."

Yui's mana pressure increased, but her mana pressure felt cold and full of bloodlust. Yui's serious.

"I'm stupid for thinking you'd be sober..."

"!"

Yui's missing. In an instant Yui appeared behind Laila with a hand that was preparing to slash Laila in two.

Laila knew she couldn't escape, and she knew she had to accept the consequences.

Blood spread to the floor.

"Ara ra. You do surprise me, sister Laila"

"Kuh.."

Laila held the incision wound deep enough. Blood kept dripping from his wound.

(If I don't do that, I'm dead. Yui really wanted to kill me.)

Laila stuck Scarflare onto the floor to support her body. Sweat was rushing from his body and he was panting heavily from exhaustion.

"The last time you collected a large amount of mana in a single point was to hold my slash. It wasn't a wrong decision. ..but if what you're up against is a witch who can only use magic, maybe I can't hurt you."

Yui is not only fast, but she is also a magician who uses ki. In addition he wears a sword that can maximize magic and ki. Undoubtedly in terms of strength, Yui was superior.

"In addition you should know what happens if you do. Look, you've even felt the effects."

"Tsk.."

Laila's body was exhausted. Not only that, he spent most of his mana to withstand Yui's attacks. Now he could not use a deadly attack like the Sacred Magic Art.

No, even if he could, his Sacred Magic Art would not hit Yui.

Arguably from the start this fight was more advantageous to Yui as she specialized in speed and technique like Kuro. Yui is not a suitable opponent for Laila.

"Heh heh he. I can heal your wounds, but I think I will do it at the last moment. I don't want Kuro's brother to hate me for killing you. ...Now enough rest. Raise your sword and fight. The wounds you've been through are only scratches compared to the wounds suffered by me and Kuro's brother all this time."

Wound. Laila knew the wound in question was not an incision wound due to a fight. But a wound in the heart that is invisible to the eye. Wounds that do not heal easily despite using the most desirable drugs in the world.

"Kuh.."

Laila gathered her resolve and got up. He used all his remaining strength to draw out his sword and fight.

"..if the wound you mean is the wound when the loss of someone valuable to you, then I have also experienced it. So don't say it like I don't understand what you're feeling."

"...."

Yui simply fell silent and pulled out her sword. This time he flowed ki in both of the white swords in his hands.

He's more serious than he was before.

Laila knew that.

The eyes that were emanating from Yui were those of a seroang who had already taken the path of darkness. A killer. And one who will sacrifice everything for their cause.

The pitiful eyes. The same eyes as Kuro's.

(I want to be a light to all of you. That's why I can't lose.)

But how? In terms of strength, Laila may be superior, but no matter how much power she has there will be no effect as long as she does not hit Yui.

He had long since realized his weakness in the fight he had been through.

(I thought sooner or later I should use that magic... Though actually I want to use it at the crucial moment, but.. )

It's a crucial moment. This is a good time to use it.

If he loses to his half-sister, he is arguably inappropriate with Kuro. It was more stabbing than any insults he had ever received.

"Sister Laila, could it be that you're getting serious? I can see that from your eyes. Hm.hmm.. Could it be that you already have a special magic art?"

Laila smiled.

"That's it, but I guess I don't want to lose to you, Scarflare, Starflare"

One by one Scarflare appeared around Laila. The number continues to grow until it reaches hundreds. Everything is in standby position and get ready for Laila to use.

"Wow.I'm amazed. You can still use all of your magic arm with jum- eh?"

Yui realized that the pressure of Laila's mana was not at all reduced despite manifesting Scarflare in large numbers. From his point of view, this is not normal. It's not very normal.

"You know Scarflare is a little unique. The number that reaches thousands and one more makes me able to call him to infinity, but not only that the uniqueness of Scarflare. Can you guess it?"

Yui's gaze began to change. He realized this was Laila's true strength.

Realizing a magic arm or magic beast, it meant that a magician used most of the mana he had. The amount of mana released also depends on the form of magic arm and magic beast.

This is what makes a magician can only realize magic beast or magic arm at most 3-5 times in sequence.

But Scarflare is an infinite number of magic arms, but at the same time they are only one. In other words, realizing Scarflare in large quantities would not greatly reduce the amount of mana Laila. He only embodies Scarflare once.

"Then... are you going to strike with all those swords like you did with Aquos?"

Aquos in Yui's head showed a curious look.

"Haha..why don't you see for yourself, ..Yui. [Re:Break]"

"?"

The five Scarflare slowly disappeared. Yui still did not understand what was happening, yet she felt the pressure of where Laila was again increasing. Not only that, unlike before, where in Laila's body also changed.

"Yui, this time I'll reach you. Not only you, but I will also reach Kuro. I don't understand what you mean, but one thing you should know. I will protect what is precious to me with what I have. [Flame burst]"

In an instant Laila disappeared. She appeared in front of Yui just like Yui did before. Yep. Laila's speed increased by leaps and bounds.

Yui resisted the attack by crossing the sword. Not only fast, but also heavy.

(So apparently. Scarflare that disappeared not because it lost the amount of mana, but this is exactly the opposite. He increased the mana in her at the expense of Scarflare. Geez, you are terrible, sister Laila.)

Yui is amazed that Laila can use magic that no witch can.

"!"

One thing that surprised him was that Laila's attack had a power stronger than hers.

Yui smiled. He finally got an equal fight.

The speed fight happened. The figures of the two disappeared and appeared in various corners of the training room. Ordinary eyes cannot follow them. They were already at a level that surpassed ordinary words.

The sound of swords clashing and sparks were visible. The walls were full of scratches and burned by the Scarflare flames.

They look balanced, but even though they are balanced, it doesn't take long until the balance begins to collapse.

"Kuh!"

"Not bad. [Aqua Shadow]"

Yui's form had suddenly come in two. Both of them attacked at the same time.

Laila knew that one was an illusion that made use of high-speed movement to create a shadow. Laila must be able to find out the real Yui before Yui attacks her.

"[Re-Break]"

Seven Scarflare disappeared again and at the same time where Laila again increased. He used the increased mana to increase his speed and attacked the two forms of Yui simultaneously.

One of Yui disappeared, while the remaining one resisted Laila's attack by crossing the two white swords in his hand. But despite being able to hold back, Yui's body was pushed back by losing strength.

Yui's body finally bounced against the wall and hit hard.

For the first time, Laila's attack hits Yui. Laila.

"Khh!!"

But Laila had to receive a fee for using great power. Blood flowed from his wound. Pain ran all over his body. His body was screaming and as if it could be destroyed at any moment.

The [Re-Break] magic art that Laila used was magic that sacrificed her Scarflare magic arm to be changed in mana form. Where it was then Laila used to add to the mana she lost or to increase her attack power.

Re-Break had the same principle when Laila sacrificed Scarflare to create the Sacred Magic Art [Meteor Cannon Blade], but he used it on his body. And the result of the use of mana in large quantities is what makes Laila's body like a glass that is vulnerable to damage.

He used it too early. He knows his body hasn't been able to hold his mana,-

But he can't give up before he defeats Yui.

"One more time [Re-Break]"

He sacrificed ten Scarflare and once again Laila's mana improved greatly.

Meanwhile, Yui came out from the wall that was shackling her. Blood came out of his mouth and he spewed onto the floor.

Laila's attack was strong enough to injure him, but it was not a heavy wound.

"...With that amount of mana, you can create any magic art you want. You deserve to be there, Brother Kuro. One thing I don't understand is why are you so weak?"

Laila smiled slightly.

"That's it, maybe because since I was a child I never trained my magic specifically or trained my body to be able to master ki like you. I often asked my parents to teach me, but they never wanted to. Even my own brother rejected me. Honestly, I don't understand why they treat me that way..."

Yui realized she had made a mistake.

"If I practice like you, could it be that I could be as strong as you? I might as well not lose Lic and manage to protect him. I will never be a burden in Kuro's fight. I've been thinking about it all this time."

The power that Laila possessed was still arguably premature. It is not surprising that all of his attacks have a pattern of attacks that are easy to read and hold. Although Laila's attacks began to vary more, but for someone who spent his time in the battle field Laila's strength was still like a newborn child.

But that's not the problem.

"...I understand Laila. The power you have right now is the result of your own hard work. I'm starting to change my point of view about you. I thought you were just a seducer relying on your big chest, but you're really amazing."

"Can you not link my chest?"

Yui ignores Laila's protest.

"...but there's one thing you have to understand. No, first let me ask you. Why do you think Kuro's brother is getting strong? Why did he become what he is today? As the lover who was always with her you should know."

Yep. He knows. That's why he should not hesitate to answer.

"That's because Kuro doesn't want to lose anything valuable to him anymore. I understand how she felt after I lost Lic. Even though she's just a spirit, I feel sad when I lose her."

"..."

"For those of you who have lost more precious people, your family, friends and loved ones. When compared to my wounds, maybe my injuries are nothing. But at least know what it's like to not want to lose something valuable again."

Laila answered with sincerity. He said what was in his heart without subtracting a single word.

"..is that your answer?" Yui laughed a little. "Unfortunately, ..Do you know that when I asked Kuro the same question, what was the answer I heard?"

Laila's getting a bad feeling.

"'I became strong to protect what was precious to me and what was left of me. Maybe I will lose them someday, but as long as this breath is still there, I will do my best. No matter if I will be hated, feared, admired or even called the Demon King. I will accept all of that with great pleasure without any remorse.' You know, after hearing that, how do I feel?"

The pressure where Yui was rising. At the same time Yui's pressure changed from the previous one.

"I not only understand why everyone wants to be strong, but I also understand the importance of sacrifice. From strong will and sacrifice. That's what Cursed Art is...."

The pressure where Yui gets bigger and continues to grow. The white swords in both of his hands were filled with a huge and sharp aura. The floor was broken into pieces. The air blows like a storm with Yui at its center.

He had used Cursed Art. But Laila had no idea what kind of Cursed Art Yui had.

"You say you don't want to lose the precious again, so prove it with your strength. Fight on. Win! Be a winner who can protect those who are valuable to you. No matter if it's Cursed Art or Sacred Art, it's all you."

Eyes full of determination. The eye no longer belonged to a man of darkness, but to a warrior.

(If I lose, I don't deserve to be by his side. Thank you, Yui. I felt the burden on my shoulders decrease.)

There's no reason to hold back anymore. He will put everything together at once.

"[Re-Breaks.]"

One by one Scarflare disappeared. Everything goes back to Laila. becomes a source of power that answers Laila's wishes.

Slowly the pressure of Laila mana continued to increase as the number of Scarflare disappeared. But at the same time the pain increased.

(It's nothing compared to Kuro's suffering. I won't lose.)

Laila remembers what Aldest said why Kuro did not wake up immediately after defeating Lucifer with the God Reaper.

Kuro's body couldn't withstand the immense force he wielded. But if he doesn't wear it, everything that's precious to him will die. For that sake, he was willing to endure the pain like hell.

The pain was only the tip of a nail when compared to Kuro's wound.

and finally the training area was filled with two huge auras clashing against each other.

"...."

"...."

The two formed the position of their respective horse horses and deployed all of them in one strike.

Then in an instant, everything happened. The two clashed swords made of their willpower and strength.

Big explosions happen. The light swallowed everything and destroyed everything. All that remained were two figures visible after the light disappeared.

"..ha. ha .  Hah....."

"...."

Their clothes were tattered and destroyed. Both of them could even be completely naked if their clothes were a little more ruined.

"....You're really strong, sister Laila"

Yui smiled with satisfaction. Then after a while he fell down with both white swords in his hands.

"....no, you're the stronger one, .....Yui"

It didn't take long for Laila to fall. Meanwhile Yui slowly got back up by using two white swords as sticks.

Yui let out a small sigh and examined the wounds she received by using ki.

(Some of my bones were broken and my body was under stress all over the place. It takes a long time to recover as before.)

After examining her body, she approached the fallen Laila.

"If I don't make a contract with Emera, maybe I'll die from the attack. Brother Laila, you are indeed the most deserving on Kuro's side. ...Aquos."

Once again magic beast Yui appeared. However, it is not a sweet little cat, but rather resembles a lioness with a line on her body. At various places Aquos' body was filled with a blue aura that resembled moving water.

"Please heal him."

A blue aura shot out from Aquos' mouth towards Laila's lying body. It was a magic art called Breath of Life

Slowly the cuts and bruises on Laila's body disappeared. Healing wounds was an ability that most water magicians possessed. However Yui had made a contract with the Dragon King, it made her have better healing abilities than ordinary magicians.

With his ability, healing Laila's wounds that were quite severe was a small matter.

"!?"

But something suddenly happened.

Laila's body slowly rose up like an undead. From his body emanated a terrifying black aura.

The aura continued to grow and grow. Aquos, who realizes he is in danger, eventually heads to Yui's side and accompanies her.

"Sister Laila?"

Without him noticing, his body stepped backwards by itself. It was a fear he had not felt for a long time except when he saw Kuro being angry with him.

"..A..ku..a.kan.mu...na.ng.."

"?!"

Laila's gaze became blank, but that wasn't what surprised Yui.

Laila's eyes turned dark black. Not only that, his golden hair also slowly turned as dark black as darkness.

(Crigidate. What the hell is going on? Which pressure is not the usual pressure.)

Yui was sweating coldly. He feels danger if this continues to be allowed.

"Scar..flare..."

Scarflare appeared to obey his master's call. However unlike Scarflare which was bright red like a burning flame, the Scarflare in his hand was a dark black color which emitted a terrifying black aura.

The changed form of Scarflare was also a bad premonition that came true.

"There's no other choice. [Aqua Breath]"

Aquos shoots a magic attack at Laila. But before touching Laila, a Scarflare blocked her and resisted Yui's attack. No, rather than withholding, it is more appropriate to neutralize.

"What?"

And to Yui's surprise, Scarflare who was holding back her attack turned blue and exuded the same aura.

What the hell is going on?

Laila may be unconscious, but the power she displayed was terrifying.

"Kuh. I have to stop it before it gets any worse."

"You don't have to do it, Yui."

Unexpectedly, Kuro appeared in front of him and confronted Laila.

As usual, Kuro arrived like a ghost. No, he's a killer. Arriving comes a natural.

"I'll handle it. Wait there and don't move."

Slowly Kuro approached Laila who was filled with an aura of darkness.

Black Scarflare appeared in the air and attacked Kuro. With minimal movement, Kuro avoided everything easily. It was only natural that Kuro could do it, but what was unnatural was that Laila would attack the person she loved.

Undoubtedly, Laila had already lost control. And there's only one person who can stop it.

"Laila, that's enough."

Kuro finally arrived and hugged Laila tightly. Scarflare did not let him and intended to attack Kuro from various angles, but suddenly all Scarflare disappeared.

"Ku..ro, do.. I suda.h ..mela..-"

"Yes. I know you're doing your best more than anyone. Rest."

Laila looked at Kuro and smiled. That's when Laila came back to her old self. Golden-haired and has beautiful ruby-like eyes.

Lailapun finally fell asleep in Kuro's arms.

".....sister Kuro, actually..what happened to Laila....?"

"..honestly, Yui. I don't know..."

💠💠💠

Darkness is only visible. A small light came from the crack of the shattered window revealing a corpse that was filled with bloodstains and shattered.

An old man sat on one of the benches that was still left with his leisure while looking at a small notebook. Some names are written and among them a scribble of job marks has been carried out.

"...Here also not... The young master will definitely scold me if it doesn't produce anything."

Boris took the pen in his pocket and crossed out the last name on his list.

He sighed deeply. He was disappointed that despite working hard and killing many people, he did not find what he was looking for.

He then stood up and intended to get out of that sickening place. But at that moment there was an object that caught Boris' attention. What else does his experience make him know that something that looks does not mean to show the truth.

"Hologram kah. I did not think that simple things can fool me."

A splash of blood filled the wall, but there were some splashes that disappeared. Oddities that can be found easily.

Boris approached and smashed the fake wall with a light blow. As he expected, it was a hidden door.

He then searched through it and found several rooms. Like most organizations in general, they have space to gather. But the organization that Boris is destroying right now is the religious organization that worships the Holy Maiden Mary.

Organizations that worship the Holy Maiden Maria are quite numerous in the Houou empire. Most are well-intentioned organizations, but there are also extreme groups that cause anxiety.

The organization is just one of them.

"?"

Boris opened the door and saw what was inside. He saw a statue resembling the Holy Maiden Mary in the middle of the altar of worship.

But he found something more interesting, a painting on the wall of the room.

".....this is....."

He's a ruthless killer. Rarely did anyone scare him, but what he saw was beyond death.