Battle War; Magic, Sword and Dragon

Scarlets

"Kill him‼ Give me the head, useless doll‼"

All the homunculus advanced against Kuro.

"Tch!"

Kuro wants to dodge, but he can't because of the earth element magic that's holding both of his legs together. Kuro has experienced this. Targeting his legs is a way that many enemies use to stop his movement. If magic was ordinary, he could destroy it by force, but Kuro's power was like being absorbed and could not escape.

Kuro has no choice but to survive.

He took out another white sword from the Crystal Box and then used a dual blades technique to withstand the attacks from ten homunculus from above.

"Well‼"

Kuro's body was pushed down hard until the floor on which he was on was destroyed. He did not expect that the energy they had was greater than that of the homunculus in the capital.

Itsuki or Ariel was known to be smiling faintly as if he had guessed what Kuro was thinking at the moment.

"Please don't equate them with the cheap dolls I used to attack you in the capital. They are just bait, while the puppet you are currently fighting is my refined creation. Senior, can you die soon?"

Kuro was silent. He doesn't want to give back Ariel's bullshit.

In comparison, it was possible that the strength of each homunculus had a 10-fold strength of the homunculus that attacked it in the capital. But it seems the enemy's goal is to stop his movement. If he doesn't get out soon, he'll be in trouble.

He gritted his teeth then concentrated the energy he had in both of his hands. He then tried to push back with full force, but that was when the other 10 homunculus added to the attack.

"Gaahh‼!"

Kuro's body sank further into the floor unable to withstand their strength.

Kuro wanted to fight back, but in his current situation, he did not have much choice. The techniques he had mostly used speed. That's why the technique has a bad match with the type of strength.

While thinking about the exit, suddenly both of his legs were pierced by sharp objects. The pain caused Kuro to sink further to the ground up to a quarter of his body.

He glanced down to find out, and he found what was stabbing him.

A thin, long object resembling a large needle was now stuck in both of his legs. The large needle was made of transparent material, so it was difficult to detect it. No, even if I could, Kuro wouldn't be able to escape.

Blood flowed from all his wounds. Now the new clothes he bought turned blood red.

"... how does it feel to be impaled by your favorite weapon? Does pain? I was stupid to ask that. Well. I don't care about that."

The other 6 needles appeared on Ariel's two hands. Casually he throws through a thin gap between the crowd and hits both Kuro's thighs, calves and arms.

Kuro gritted his teeth even more. Besides she had to endure all the attacks, she also had to endure the pain from the needles that pierced through her body. If he does not survive, he could die.

"What I care about right now is why you're so weak? No, I guess if it's more appropriate I'm stronger now. I can beat you. Even though it requires the help of others.he he.."

When he heard that, Kuro closed his eyes. After a while, both of his eyes turned white.

Kuro has activated Eyes of Origin.

Those eyes allowed Kuro to see the world in a different way. At the same time, with those eyes he could be freer to manipulate energy.

That was the last way Kuro thought of surviving the dangerous situation.

"beat me? You're 100 years too fast, Itsuki‼ Besides, did you forget I was your teacher?"

"!?"

Ariel suddenly felt in danger. He quickly jumped to the back. It was then that all the homunculus holding Kuro suddenly flew in all directions with great force until it hit the wall violently.

What Kuro did was very simple. He absorbed the energy around him and used it to blow away all the homunculus that was overlapping him.

"Geez, I know you have those eyes, but I didn't expect the power to be like this. You really surprised me twice, senior..."

Meanwhile Kuro was silent. He was still in a standing position with both his swords in a fighting position.

Her cold eyes indicate that Kuro will kill Ariel even though he is his student's dulum. And Ariel certainly knows this.

"Ha ha. ha I think it's too soon if I say I can beat you, but you know I'm not a quitter. I won't stop until I kill you‼"

In both hands Ariel appeared two black katana swords. Those two swords were not magic arms, but weapons that he had prepared beforehand.

"This is the senior I know. You are the best if you are serious. How about we start a little game between us? You remember, right?"

Kuro and Ariel form the same horse. Even the starting positions of their sword techniques were the same.

They are like mirrors facing each other. At the same time, dozens of homunculus began to rise again intending to kill Kuro.

The scattering flags slowly began to land between the two of them.

"Cursed Blade Art..-"

"Cursed Blade Art..-"

The flag landed on the floor and the two figures disappeared like they were swallowed up by the earth.

""Witch Reaperrr‼""

In less than a second Kuro and Ariel pitted both their swords and their techniques. In an instant they put everything together. The power, speed, techniques they use to become the number one witch killer known as the Witch Reaper.

2 seconds passed as both of their figures were seen within 10 meters with wounds all over their bodies. They're balanced.

"Yahoo‼‼!"

"Yahoo‼‼"

Both of them shouted and advanced without hesitation. This was their last attack. It will all end in one decisive attack.

The homunculus around them became a spectator that could only be transfixed without being able to lend support.

Finally, the two swords clashed once more. The speed and power they exerted were of a different level to any magic in this world. They passed each other as if they were just passing by.

"..."

"..."

Silent. Nobody's moving. Only two swords with bloodstains dripped from the tip of their swords. At the same time all the objects around them were cut into tens or even hundreds of pieces. The remaining homunculus was not much different. Slowly their bodies split and fell. Even their specially made weapons were smashed to pieces.

"...Itsuki. if you want to face me, never rely on a puppet to fight me."

Both of Ariel's swords fell to the floor along with both of her arms being cut off.

Even though he was severely injured, there was no sign of him in pain. He smiled as if he could guess the end of their fight.

"So you know?"

"From the beginning I knew you were just a homunculus made against me, no, I guess if I'd rather call it a clone."

Then Ariel's chest split open and showed her a broken heart. Only a few seconds remained until the last breath he exhaled.

"...i'm just a puppet, but I have a purpose. Do you know that goal, senior?"

"...."

Kuro fell silent and stepped his feet away from that place. He didn't have to answer because there was no point in answering a doll's question.

But that doesn't mean what the doll wants to convey doesn't reach Kuro's heart.

He heard Ariel's body fall to the floor like a lump of meat and slowly evaporate into smoke. The other homunculus also fared the same.

When you see the city of Ruigars that was once crowded, now all burned without any life.

"...."

Kuro realized he had only been inside the warehouse for a few minutes, but all the evidence was gone.

The enemy this time was very good at planning all their actions. Moreover, his former disciple was on their side. This might be a tough fight.

Kuro heads to the forest to hide. High smoke will attract attention. It didn't take long for the Knight to come to investigate what was happening in Ruigars city.

"..."

Kuro returned one white sword to the Crystal Box. Then with his hands free one by one the needles that pierced his body he pulled out. Lying if he doesn't feel pain, but Kuro's pain doesn't just come from his physical wounds.

He then arrived at the part of the forest without trees. The moonlight pierced through the grass and gave its light to Kuro's body which was filled with bloodstains.

(It's like that night... ha ha... How long has it been...?)

When he thought that, he felt the air of someone's existence. No, it's more appropriate if dozens of people.

Of course they are not friends who will greet Kuro or give first aid.

They were the homonculus that had been prepared after Kuro finished fighting with Ariel. Yep. They know what happened to Kuro's body after using the trump card that made him known as the Witch Reaper.

"..."

Kuro took a deep breath. He drew his sword and prepared to fight. There was no fear or sign of wanting to run away from Kuro's eyes which were now like a mirror.

The condition of his body as a result of using the Cursed Blade Art was still very weak. The energy he had was just a little. Coupled with the side effects of using Eyes of Origin, then Kuro might only be able to fight for a few minutes.

Could this be the end for Kuro?

At the thought of that, a smile appeared on Kuro's lips. At the same time dozens of homonculus surrounded him from all directions with weapons in their hands.

"....you are indeed my best student, Itsuki. You can make me like this. But you must remember that my most important lesson of all is.."

Kuro advanced, and so did the enemy. The third round has begun.

It was at that moment that a shadow appeared above the battlefield. It was a monster shadow with four legs. His fur was white with black lines as if to say he was no ordinary monster. He was the king and the legendary monster known as one of the Divine Beasts.

A girl with blonde hair riding on the back of the monster. When the moon shone on the face of the girl who made her like an angel who came down from heaven.

"Byakko, [Plasma Spear]"

Byakko opened his mouth and shot out plasma. But unlike the plasma he used to emit, it turned into a spear and pierced through the bodies of dozens of homunculus. This is a massacre. While the homunculus that escaped Charlmilia attacked with a wind sword.

In less than 5 seconds, all the enemies died. They all became vapour and disappeared. All that was left was a purple-colored crystal.

"Kuro, are you okay?"

Byakko landed near Kuro and Charlmilia went straight to him.

"Yes, I'm fine."

Kuro used his sword as a stick. Honestly, his body had reached its limit.

"Well okay? Don't lie, look at all your wounds. I'll take you to Riana's place to get first aid immediately."

Charlmilia then grabbed Kuro and lifted him into Byakko's body. The energy seemed to disappear from Kuro's body. Not only did blood continue to flow from all over his body. If it's not fast, Kuro will bleed out.

(Kuro's injuries are worse than I thought. What is the enemy this time?)

Since he knew Kuro, then he knew there were only a few people who were able to make Kuro up to such an extent. He was relieved to know that his decision to help Kuro was not wrong.

"Byakko, we're back in the capital."

Following his master's orders, the Byakko began to run towards the capital at full speed.

"Charlia, thank you. Thanks to you I can still go back to Laila."

"Don't say much first, Kuro. Your injury is very bad at the moment. ...Don't you have phoenix tears?"

Kuro shook his head.

"If I had I would without hesitation use it. Speaking of Charlia, how could you be here? Aren't you in Areshia?"

Although Kuro had thought about the possibility that Charlmilia would catch up with him, knowing his current location was impossible.

"I came to the capital for sending an invitation to Laila and ..to you, I mean to Akashi."

"Invitation?"

"Have it, you better not talk much. I'll explain later. The most important thing is to heal you immediately. I'll ask the best doctor at ibuko-"

"No. Don't bring.bring.ku.."

Kuro suddenly closed his eyes as if sleepy. Not only that, his body was also growing weaker.

"Kuros?"

"Ba.wa.. Lai.l.a.."

After that Kuro was unconscious. His white sword almost fell, but Charlmilia swiftly caught it.

"...Kuro. at a time like this you're still..."

For no apparent reason tears flowed from Charlmilia's two eyes. As Charlmilia's feelings were conveyed to Byakko, it was Byakko who felt what Charlmilia felt today.

"..ah I'm fine, Byakko. We're going to Laila's place where all Kuro's wounds will heal no matter how bad they are. Hm, what is that?"

Charlmilia looked at the flickering light from behind the jacket filled with bloodstains. Out of curiosity, Charlmilia put away the cloth that had been torn from the beginning.

But when he opened it, the light disappeared.

"uh? Could it be just my imagination?"

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The next day, Kuro began to open his eyes.The sun had risen now it was not morning anymore.

When he woke up, the pain still felt all over his body. With all his might he was finally able to get up.

Kuro was a little surprised because he was currently in a room he was unfamiliar with. But upon seeing Laila in a sleep nearby, all the shock was gone turning into guilt.

Slowly he touched Laila's cheek and with his finger he styled Laila's hair bangs a little messy.

"Lt. am..uu.."

Laila delirious like a child. When he saw the priesthood of his lover, Kuro could not help but smile happily.

And Laila's eyes were opened.

"Ku—Kuro..."

Tears flowed from Laila's eyes and Laila quickly climbed onto the bed and tightly hugged Kuro's body.

"Kurou... Kuro..."

While continuing to call out Kuro's name, Laila's tears flowed even more profusely and unstoppably. It was a sign that Laila was really worried about her.

Kuro reciprocates Laila's feelings by hugging Laila back with both hands. Then with his left hand he stroked Laila's hair that was so soft and fragrant.

"I'm fine. Stop crying, ...Laila." lila."

"U..Uaaa....."

When she is in a safe place, the person she loves is in grave danger. How could he call himself a person entitled to be with Kuro if that kept happening?

"....I do often worry you because of my selfishness, but as you can see I always come back for you. .so stop crying.."

Kuro hugged Laila even more. She couldn't keep seeing Laila cry because of her.

"LT.ua.."

She slowly stopped crying and at the same time her embrace tightened. Both feelings have been conveyed to their loved ones.

Then they looked at each other. Eyes full of love mixed with worry reflected from the eyes of the lover.

Laila then closed her eyes, it was a sign that Laila was preparing to receive all the love from Kuro.

Kuro has no reason not to give her love. Slowly she brought her lips closer to kiss Laila, but when she almost touched Laila's sweet lips, Kuro felt something else.

A fan blocked their love ritual.

"Uhm?

A red fan with gold ornaments that looks luxurious and expensive. They then glanced at the owner of the fan.

A woman with blonde hair like Laila and blue eyes. The skin is white even though it is only visible on the palms and the face gives charm to anyone who sees it.

Kuro had seen that woman before. She remembered it was the woman who was at the clothing store that she had bought yesterday.

Meanwhile for Laila the woman was not a stranger. He knew the woman very well and understood why it would bother them without them noticing.

"Laila I know you want to make out with your lover, but can you hold back?"

Laila showed a displeased look at what she heard.

"Can't I worry about my girlfriend? He almost died anyway, so it's not natural to give gifts?"

The woman smiled faintly as she glanced at Kuro with a gaze as if analyzing Kuro.

"Hoho. ain't bad."

Suddenly the woman brought her face closer to Kuro without caring about Laila's reaction.

"Wha.. grandma, what are you doing? Don't tell me you're also interested in Kuro?"

Laila quickly hugged Kuro tightly like a child who did not want her toys taken away by others.

As for Kuro, he was more surprised by something else.

"grandmother?"

"Kuro, never try to seduce grandma!! Do you understand?"

"I'm surprised your impression of me hasn't changed at all."

Although they have been in a relationship for a long time, it seems that the impression of a playboy and a womanizer is still attached to Laila's heart. Kuro doesn't know whether to be happy or sad. But he hopes that impression will not forever be attached to him.

"Grandmother, can you not disturb us? We'll be out in about an hour or two, so can you be patient?"

"Errr... What did we do during that time?"

"It's definitely time for punishment."

Hearing that Kuro's face instantly turned blue. Punishment can mean something else.

"Don't expect just because you're cured I'll give you special treatment."

Will this last forever?

Kuro could only sigh after knowing his fate.

Suddenly the woman laughed.

"Grandmother, is there anything funny?"

"No, but didn't I tell you to hold back? Maybe you can do that to the fullest in your house, but here is my home. I am the ruler of this house..."

"Yes yes, I understand. Can you say what you want?"

"Laila, why did you forget the most important thing? Did you forget everything I taught you?"

Laila thought for a while, then realized what her grandmother meant.

"Right, I haven't introduced Kuro to all of you yet."

"Geez, I didn't think you'd actually forget. Even though we know who he is, that doesn't mean introductions aren't needed, right."

It's not a matter of formality, but of manners.

Laila finally lets go of Laila and gets closer to her grandmother. He then grabbed her by the neck and asked her to speak in a whisper.

"(Grandma, you know who she is, right? I know you have no intention of opposing our relationship, but I'd like to keep asking this, how do you feel about him?)"

"(You have the same taste as me and your mother, but don't forget that even if we approve of you, you should ask your father for his blessing. After all he was the head of this family.)"

"(On that matter, I want to ask Grandma for help. You know what father's nature is? To be honest even though we've discussed it many times, we're still not ready.)"

"(Don't worry. If he makes a troublemaker, I'll take care of him.)"

"(As usual the most reliable grandmother.)"

"(Ok, but don't forget your manners in front of your father. You'd make a bad impression if you did something like that in front of your father.)"

"(.Yes.)"

Since Laila had not done what nobility used to do for a long time, the habit began to fade. But it doesn't matter because he hasn't forgotten how manners work.

They then stopped discussing. Although shriveled, but Kuro could hear it. Of course he decided to pretend not to listen to the discussion between the two families.

"Ehem.. Kuro, it might be a little late, but introduce. She's my grandmother, Scarlet Allein Fortisillein. Well. regarding the others, I think I already know. And don't forget, even though she looks the same age as me, she's still AWW‼"

Before it was finished, he got a hard blow from his grandmother's fan.

"Law.... Why does grandma always hit me on the head? Aren't you worried about me being stupid?

"Maybe you've become a fool. Didn't I tell you not to talk about age."

Scarlet then looked at Kuro.

"Fu fu. don't worry, this is our family's daily life. If you don't get your name wrong Kuro Kagami, introduce me, I'm Laila's grandmother. You can call me Scarlet."

"...Hello, Nen-Aww‼"

Not only Laila, Kuro also gets a punch from the grandmother's fancy fan.

What is surprising is Scarlet's speed is so extraordinary because Kuro and Laila did not have time to see or respond to his movements.

"Don't call me grandma! That call makes me look old. And you've told me many times not to call me that, Laila."

"Yes yeah, but you're..."

Scarlet exuded a dangerous aura that seemed to say it would never forgive a mistake a second time.

"alright.. Scarlets...."

Scarlet smiled then turned her gaze to Kuro.

"How did you call me?"

"How about Scarlet..?"

"That's enough. Good I'm happy with a young man who understands quickly. All right, now you better get up and treat the people you're worried about. After all, it's not just Laila who's sad about what happened to you, Kuro."

Kuro nodded and started to get up. Clothes that are broken and filled with blood stains are replaced by white and clean shirts. Because the size fits so well, maybe Laila took clothes from her home.

"Ughhh!"

He could still feel pain in his various bodies. Even though the wound had closed, but the painful sensation was still felt.

"You okay?"

"I'm fine. But I wonder how I got to your house? I remember I was ushered Charlia then.."

"You'd better hear it from Charmilia in person, after all, it's all her fault."

"Eh?"

Once again, Scarlet's fan was on Laila's head.

"Is that how you thank the man who saved your future husband?"

"Ne-Scarlet once taught me to never let anyone near my lover. I just practice it."

They opened the door and walked through the hallway decorated with first-class items.

"Hmmm.."

"Where are you and Clara?"

"...they're chatting with your friends. You know it's rude to leave them alone, right?"

"Friends friend?"

In other words, other than Charlmilia there were others who came to the capital. Could it be Knox or Jinn? They had to meet in person to find out.

Laila sighed and showed an unhappy look. Hugely.

"Laila?"

"Uh. I don't really want to talk about this. You better see for yourself who's coming. And of course their purpose here?"

"...."

For some reason Kuro felt a bad and unpleasant premonition.

After a while they entered the room with a large door. After entering, they arrived at a large room. It was the living room in Laila's house.

On the seat some people were chatting with pastry and tea friends. As Laila had said, apart from Charlmilia there was another person from the city of Areshia who was with her. The other two people surprised Kuro enough to not expect them to come along. Two beautiful girls who have the same face that makes anyone unable to distinguish them, Alva and Alvi Icaliva. Other than the two, there was princess Riana and one person who was quite shocking. Not who he is, but his appearance.

"Why is your teacher like that? Could he have some kind of illness?"

A woman with smoldering red hair sipped the tea gracefully after asking Alva that (?)

Other than the woman, there was a little blonde girl who was hugging the doll sitting beside her.

"Ah. we don't know. We were only ordered by Mrs Electra to take her with us. Ah.. Kuro?"

All eyes headed for Kuro and the others who entered the room. For some reason all of their eyes twinkled while looking at Kuro's unusual appearance.

Seeing that, Laila immediately held Kuro's hand as if declaring 'do not get close, he is mine'.

The calm aura of the living room instantly turned hot and full of competition.

"Ah.. Alva, Alvi and also Otome. You guys came here apparently."

"Kuro, are you well?"

"Yes, that's it."

Kuro then turned his gaze to the red-haired woman and the little child. Kuro lowered his head in salute while smiling.

"Thank you for the help yesterday, Miss Lia."

Lia smiled a little.

"Ah.. the same. I just happen to pass by. But I didn't expect that young man to be our family candidate. It seems like my bad habits ended well."

Kuro did not know what to react to after hearing that.

Unfortunately everyone gave a curious look at what was happening.

"Kuro...?"

"I'm not seducing your mother."

"Ara Ra. I didn't think you were so jealous. Clara, why don't you welcome your sister-to-be?"

The little girl nodded and got off the seat. Then he headed to Kuro.

But before that happened, there was a figure that preceded the little girl first. That figure is Otome.

Otome quickly headed towards Kuro and tried to hug him. No one could stop him from arriving, but thankfully the only person who was quick enough to react immediately kicked Otome to damage the ceramic floor. Otome-pun fainted.

No one knows why Otome suddenly acted like that, but after successfully kicking Otome, Kuro suddenly fell down with both knees.

"Ku-Kuro.."

"I'm fine."

Slowly Kuro got up aided by Laila.

"It looks like my body is still affected by the side effects of Cursed Art."

Laila's eyes immediately showed a sad look as she knew what would happen if Kuro used Cursed Art.

That was when the little girl began to approach by stepping on Otome who sank to the floor. No one cares about him.

"Sister?"

"Yes, I'll be your sister one day. If you don't get your name wrong, Clara?"

Clara nodded slowly. She's really sweet. Because it is similar to Laila, a glimpse of Laila as a child.

"Sister, may I ask you something?"

"Sure, what do you want to ask?"

"...some day, may I marry my sister?"

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Everyone is frozen.

Maybe Kuro will soon get a new nickname.

Killer Loli?