3rd Pov
In the barren land, an infernal battlefield took place replacing the Holy void of Damargania...Dagruel who was previously fighting Dawn there was now instead facing Milim Nava.
Reality having been rewritten, he was now struggling to conceal an enraged dragonoid...
Dagruel : Why does I feel like something went wrong...
He was being tossed around as Milim engaged the fight in a mindless state...the situation wasn't much different than the one he was before [Fate Paradox].
Dagruel still had to fight one of the rare few people that could be proclaimed as the strongest...
Dagruel : Arght !
Receiving yet another blow, the titan groaned...Milim's strength was no joke, each one of her punches were devastating and penetrated Dagruel's defense.
But what's worse is that Milim is in a mindless state...no words or hesitation,purely destruction.
Dagruel : (I need to get out of here, first...she doesn't let me breathe...)
Trying to break free, he throwed yet another punch...which Milim responded in the exact same motion.
The two fist colliding, Dagruel felt a sharp pain extending through his whole arm...he gritted his teeth as Milim just overpowered him like it was nothing.
Milim : AHHHH !
Her rageful cry reasoned with the planet, an impactful shockwave akin to a natural disaster hit the land.
Milim, still blinded by rage, just blasted Dagruel through the bottom of the world.
Milim : (Destroy Destroy Destroy Destroy...)
A single command appeared over and over in her mind...she immediately dived downward to catch up to Dagruel.
She fired dozens of Drago Nova...showing the world why she is called the Destroyer.
Their fight prolonged as long as one of them would be standing.
On the side however, Leon Cromwell finally recovered from his previous injuries which were dealt by Milim this time.
Leon : Fucking shit...why did i agree to this already...
He got up and undusted himself, looking around...the giant nation was gone, there were still a few survivors who kept themself alive with their natural regeneration.
But at this rate, nothing would be left from this part of the world...
Leon : Now what should I do ? Somehow I lost contact with my subordinates...they should be near Jistav now but the connection just cut off suddenly...
As he pondered, Dino emerged from underground...his hair disheveled, he had a wild gleam in his eyes.
Leon : Dino ?
Dino : (I don't know why but i feel dreadful...when Milim punched me, I saw a forgotten memory...)
His expression was grim and almost serious, this was a scary Dino that just popped beside Leon...even the platinum saber could tell that something was wrong.
Dino : How unpleasant...
He ruffled his hair letting them fall, his expression darkening as he looked up...Milim and Dagruel's clash was loud...too loud for his confused mind.
Dino : (I feel like snapping all of the sudden...)
A pulse of energy leaked from his body, from his back...a pair of wings was beginning to appear mixing up with his mental mood.
But before he could snap out, a voice rang through his head...
Feldway : (Dino, come back to heaven now...we have a big change of plan.)
Dino : (What?)
Feldway : (Just come back, the eastern empire lost the battle against the new monster nation...it's time to step up our game.)
Clenching his fist, Dino forced himself to calm down and took a deep breath.
Dino : Seriously...
Leon : What are you planning to do now ?
Dino : Just shut it, you damn human...
Leon flinched as he never expected Dino of all people to talk to him in such a rude tone...
Leon : What ?
Dino : I'm going to be honest, so don't get in my way...
A sword appearing in his hand, Dino in an invisibly fast movement...took Leon by surprise, holding his blade against the fallen hero's throat.
Dino : The only one here who is scared for their life is you...just so you know, neither Dagruel, me or Guy had that fear, this is just another battle for us.
Leon : You-
Dino : You already lost, I won't kill you because we are objectively still on the same side but be aware that the moment you try biting my back, I'll personally kill you.
Dino stated...it was clear and threatening, at the moment there was no sleeping ruler or lazy demon lord.
The one standing in front of Leon, a legendary sword in hand ready to slice his throat...it was the Fallen angel, the sword of god...Dino, the greatest swordsman in Veldanava's army.
Leon : (I-i am scared?)
Dino : Seems like you understood.
His eyes trailing off, Dino removed the blade out of the way and turned around just as two portals distorted the space.
These two figures emerged, being represented by their majestic wings...the angelic aura that preserved them from the rest of the world.
Two seraphim, also known as Primordial angels appeared to pick up the sword of god.
Pico : Yo Dino, ready to go ?
Gracia : We got a busy schedule so let's go already-
Two of Dino's « subordinates », they were with whom Dino had traveled across the world...
That's why they were best suited to see the difference between the current Dino and the one who was a demon lord.
Gracia : What happened to you ?
Pico : Yeah...you look a bit different...
Dino : It doesn't matter, let's go.
Deciding to cut this short, Dino just walked toward the two seraphim which agreed instantly as a larger portal formed on itself.
Ignoring the flabbergasted Leon, the three angels left as if they weren't here to begin with...
The platinum saber aside, Gracia was someone who spent a lot of time with Dino...she was here when they lost their master.
Leading to Dino's rampage...Gracia and Pico were the two angels who helped Dino calm down...
But ever since that day...Dino was an empty shell, he sealed most of his power after destroying an entire nation.
He became a fallen angel and despised the world to the point of wishing it's destruction...but ultimately, he abided by the task Veldanava had given him.
Be the Watcher of the world...but it was never the same as before, he was just empty, his life had lost all meaning beside a silent order.
This is why Gracia was surprised...the Dino she saw upon arriving in the barren land was similar to the past Dino.
The emotion he portrayed was fierce with a hint of anger...he might-no, Gracia was sure...something made Dino wake up from his empty dream.
Gracia : Just in case...are you really okay ?
Dino : Yeah, just a light headache...
Gracia : I see...
Upon arriving in heaven, land ruled by the angels...Dino's expression darkened even more, as the first he met wasn't Feldway or another angel.
But rather, a lady with platinum pinkish hair...a face full of neutrality and pearl like eyes.
Manas Lucia : Seems like you are here, Armageddon is about to be unleashed, you seraphim must get ready for the incoming battle.
Pico : Hai hai, we already know.
Waving her off, the three angels didn't bother much as they walked past Manas : Lucia who stood still...the neutrality she showed up until now crumbled as the angels left.
Her face started twitching violently, forming light glitch everywhere...
Manas Lucia : Oops, i almost broke the cover...
Reforming the appearance of Manas : Lucia, earlier when no one was looking...Manas : Lucia's desire for resurrecting her owner and the Author's ambition of reaching his preferred ending led to this.
The Manas ruler of heaven was a perfect prey to being a puppet for the author...
Mana/Author : It's finally the time to launch the Tenma war and get rid of those anomalies.
Meanwhile, near the Jura Tempest Federation's capital...a small unit of the empire was waiting to ambush the monster city.
But as they suddenly lost contact with the clearing unit charged with the first attack, those present three started panicking...
This was the perfect opportunity for a counterattack against them...in the dark forest, a blurring mist surfaced from the deepest part of the underworld.
Before any imperial soldiers could react, they were already surrounded by thousands of orcs...part of the yellow number, the most massive unit within the Jura Tempest Federation.
Flora : Fumu, this victory is ours...
Sitting on a tree branch, Flora made sure to check if any of the imperial soldiers could pose a threat...fortunately, it seems then emperor Rudra decided to mobilize most of his force on the other battlefield.
Flora : (Gurd-san, you can start the massacre, don't leave any of them alive.)
Giving out her instruction, she talked mentally to Gurd...he was a smaller officer that was tasked to lead the yellow number that were left behind.
Since Rimuru had the same strategy as the emperor...all the citizens were already in the Labyrinth, protected from any harm under Ramiris's skill.
That's why, they just had to focus on protecting the city itself...Geld and the other orc generals were needed on the foremost frontline.
That's why, Gurd...someone who is much less experienced was given the leadership of a big splatoon of thousands of orcs.
Gurd : (Yes ! Let's go, everyone!)
Roaring, a cold blood bath teinted the forest as the orc all activated their common skill...stomping the ground, vibration started watching from every direction.
A landshaking earthquake engaged the massacre, as once the installation and most of the imperial defense were lowered.
All the orcs jumped forward, their respective weapons painted the ground red...
Flora : (I left Lucas in the Labyrinth in case we failed or some managed to get in but things seem to be going fine...)
She was prepared for multiple scenarios, even the worst but things were just going sas originally planned.
Flora was aware that when things go way too well, it isn't normal...the calm before the storm, a silent sea hiding a monster.
Flora : I hope the others are doing fine...
She looked up at the sky...the Jura forest was one of the rare remaining battlefields where the clouds hadn't gathered chaotically.
Flora : The sun is going down already...
The sight that offered itself in front of her was unique to say the least, deep in the horizon...a storm like fathering as all the clouds seemed to be absorbed.
On the east, the sky was clear as if someone had wiped out its very core...
it was truly an all out war.
Flora : A war never ends in a single day...gotta start preparing for the afterbattle meeting.
Mirai Pov
I groaned as I was tossed onto the ground, I quickly rolled to the side as the next instant...the ground I was laying on exploded.
Just a moment ago, that lady...Luna presented herself, I was stunned because she called herself Arceid.
And so far, I only know one person alive who has this name...and that's Dawn Arceid, so who is this woman ?
I just got the time to ask myself when she was already in front of me, ready to strike me down...she is no joke..
Her sword is fast, her spells are accurate and the way she moves to cover her next and previous action is incredible.
I feel like fighting a moving fortress...what's more is that she can use a large variety of spells, from defense to offense, passing by support.
Also her elemental magic...she gives me no time to breathe, I have been running since the beginning...
Mirai : Ugh-
A sharp pain running through my arm, I looked down to see several stone shards had pierced past her...fresh blood gushing out from her injuries...
Mirai : Huh ? When ?!
Panicking, she focused and noticed how pieces of the shattered ground had been flying as if they were possessed.
This is when realization struck her, Luna was playing with her literally...her hand moved controlling the surrounding elements to attack her.
Luna : What's up ? Can't keep up ?
I gritted my teeth, so many questions unanswered yet I had to fight. I tried to get my balance back after dodging a large boulder made of stone.
She seems particularly specialized in earth magic...at least it's giving me time to dodge...
Mirai : (Left, left, left, right...no, i can't find any route to reach her...)
I made multiple calculations while moving but nothing...Luna didn't even let me think I had a chance, while some seasoned fighter moved.
They would set feints or do mistakes as bait but this Luna...just didn't care, no she was showing me the rift that separated us.
How come I have no memories of such being...and she is supposedly connected to me ? No, she is connected to the Arceid, so my father...
Mirai : I definitely can't lose here...
A low whisper escaped my mouth as I stopped dead on my track, facing yet another boulder she was throwing at me.
I held my sword tightly and smashed it forward...a clean slice fractured the boulder into pieces, I used the veil of dust generated to pass through the falling stone.
Only to find another boulder, this time...twice as massive flying toward me.
Mirai : (She predicted that ? No...she isn't even fighting, she is basically toying with me, deciding action on the spot...)
I reproduced the same scenario, slicing the boulder again...but as I passed through, another boulder came at me.
I got annoyed and redid my plan...this continued for a while as I felt my arm getting heavier.
Luna : You are pretty strong...
Mirai : Huh ?
But again, this wasn't enough...my eyes widened as I heard a voice coming from behind, i had just cut down another piece of stone when Luna appeared behind me.
Her eyes shook red as she swung down her blade, a surge of bloodlust escaping her soul...I could only see death awaiting me at that moment...
Or at least, that's what I would feel if I didn't foresaw this...
Mirai : Right where I needed you to be.
Luna : Oh ?
I ducked down using my instinct to position myself in a way where I wouldn't avoid the blow.
No, instead, I let her blade run through my shoulder...a sharp pain followed by a pool of blood, still I kept these emotions locked in and turned around.
Her blade still stuck in my shoulder, I ignored the pain and used my remaining hand, the right one to grab her arm.
Luna : Not bad...
Mirai : Freeze !
I condensed a maximum of mana before freezing her arm, my vision started to be clouded as a headache added itself onto the series of problems I was subject to.
Luna smirked and just overpowered me, she let go of her sword and landed a heavy kick down into my stomach...i had to fight with everything i had to stay awake.
Still, my body was tossed down...like a rag doll, i couldn't even move my left arm, my eyes were bleeding...
Luna : Oh ? What is this spell ?
Still, I looked up proud of myself...this is a spell I had created in situations like these...[Frost Fire], when one touches ice, they can also be burned.
This skill seal the one i touch and burn them with fire made of ice...she should be a golem or something of the sort, so this alone will make me wi-
Luna : Interesting...your ice magic reminds me of Dawn-kun, but that isn't enough.
I couldn't see properly but the sound of ice shattering made way to my ears...did she just break my spell ?
I didn't have the strength to react...but if she did, then I'm done for...
Luna : I guess I won.
Her old words resonated with my soul, I wanted to get up but my body just wouldn't allow it...instead, I crawled on the ground.
I struggled to lift my body before being crushed under all the pain...the sound of footsteps approaching, it was clear and loud.
Luna : Mmh...
She whispered something inaudible as I awaited my own death...will I even manage to come back ? I'm in my mind so I shouldn't be able to die for real...
But at the same time, the impossible was now possible..
Luna : Get up.
Mirai : Ah ?
A sense of relief washed all over me as my previous injuries healed on itself...i was confused but still looked up.
Luna was looking at me with something akin to affection...her hand stretched toward me, emanating a greenish glow.
Luna : You are strong, that's a fact but it feels really lacking once you fight someone much stronger.
Mirai : W-why are you sparing me ?
Luna : That's a good question...I wonder about myself, maybe it's because you remind me of the one I love...
The one she loves ? And in this sad tone, she must have lost someone really important...
Wait ! She said her name was Arceid...now that she let me talk, i have to ask-
Mirai : It may be rude but I really have to ask...you said your name is Arceid, right ?
Luna : Indeed, it seems like that name is still as famous.
She looked proud for some reason...
Mirai : Then, what's your connection with Dawn Arceid ?
Luna : Dawn-kun, huh...tell me girl, how long has passed since Milim Nava's rampage ?
Mirai : Huh...I think around 2000 years ?
Luna : It has been that long, huh...since you know Dawn-kun, then he must still be alive ?
I nodded quietly, is she a family member of the Arceid nobility ?
Luna : Good, though I'm a bit sad he never mentioned my name...well, allow me to present myself properly then.
Anf from the sound of it, she was really close to my father...
Luna : My name is Luna Arceid, I'm the ruler of the new dynasty of Muth, and to answer your question I am what you could call a fan to Dawn-kun.
Mirai : A fan ?
Luna : That's right...one of those girls who chased an impossible goal, ending as poison for the idol...
She talked in suh way where I couldn't really understand...
Mirai : Sorry what ?
Luna : Haha, i guess i'm just beating around the bush...my relation with Dawn-kun is particular but from my point of view, he is a failed love story.
I froze up...did she just mention the words « love story » beside my father's name ?
Mirai : D-don't tell me...
Luna : Fufu, at the end he didn't reciproque my feelings but hopefully I was somewhat of a young love for him.
Mirai : Wait wait wait ! This can't be !
I ruffled my hair before getting up, my movement suddenly got swift as I grabbed both Luna's shoulder.
Mirai : Why did he never tell me about you !
Luna : Eh ? W-well you seem really close to him too...care to explain ?
Mirai : I am his d-
I halted realizing what I was about to reveal...but at the same it shouldn't be a problem here, right ?
As I pondered, my grip over Luna's shoulder weakened...she stood back up tall, at least a head above mine...
Luna : Seems like you can't or don't want to answer...well that's fine.
Mirai : No, I think I can trust you...I am Dawn's daughter...
My gaze darted to the side, I was a bit embarrassed to reveal this to someone...but somehow I felt comfortable telling Luna this.
Luna : D-daughter...
Her face paled as she stuttered...her arm stretched to grab me but stopped mid way, trying to compose herself after the bombshell i had just released.
Luna : Tell me more kid ! Who did he end up marrying ?! What kind of life is he living now ?!
Finally, she started shaking me...the sheer strength she was harnessing to hold me was shattering my bones...
I tried to speak but her constant shaking started getting to my head, a nauseous feeling swirled through my mind.
Mirai : Ugh-c-can you stop shaking me please...
Luna : Oh...sorry sorry, I'm just a bit shocked...
Sheesh...i thought i would die from this-
Luna : Anyway, grab your sword.
Mirai : Why so suddenly ?
If she wants to restart the fight then I'm in no damn condition for that...
Luna : I'm going to tutor you, if you are his daughter, then I'll consider you like mine.
She started walking away, stopping only after she was at a reasonable distance...taking a one sword handed stance, she this time didn't give me a smile full of blood.
But rather a kind and curious smirk...
Luna : Come on and don't hesitate to call me mother or mama.
Mirai : You...
Luna : Haha, i'm kidding...not like i mind thought.
Her attitude did a 180 degree switch...at first, she was like an ice statue that seemed untouchable but inside it's filled with warmth.
Still this room stage turned into a training stage...it's barely the 6th room and there are 4 more, if Luna is this strong then there is no world where i'll clear the trial...
Mirai : Fine, then please teach me well Luna-sensei.
Luna : Well that's good enough.
Returning her smile, I took my own fighting stance and jumped as soon as I felt ready...if I can't beat her now, I'll just defeat her then.
3rd Pov
Rimuru stared at the horizon with relief...as the ship of the empire started retreating and with him managing to defeat both Velgrynd and the mind controlled Veldora.
He stood there in the air before switching his gaze toward his army...there was a lot of fight going on while he dealt with his own part.
From what he could get, the primordial demon who previously assisted the different color numbers went on a rampage following Rimuru's action.
They quickly cleared up the imminent threat, Rimuru's decision was nothing but an order for the demon to free themself.
All the 600 demons controlled by the primordials were previously following the orders to fight alongside the entirety of the army.
But for a demon, this isn't the right strategy...demons are cunning, but above all they are ruthless and don't know true fear.
In a battle of this scale, they would run on a rampage even if they had to die...
The simple and sheer anger of Rimuru awakened this desire back in them...they were freshly given a name and a body.
Their loyalty still lay in their respective progenitor yet in that simple flash of emotion, all demons who were summoned recently learned what kind of person Rimuru Tempest was.
They were now exalted to follow their new master and on a whim to try to gain his favor...all demons massacred the empire's soldier.
They tore down the flying ship, ripped the will of the weak minded and ate down all hope is the strongest unit in Tempest was born.
Rimuru : (Benimaru, any casualties?)
Benimaru : (Rimuru-sama ! No, it's a complete victory for our side!)
A big smile on the crimson general's face, his words set Rimuru's mind at peace as he held his chin high...
Closing his eyes, he felt the wind flying through his hair...
Rimuru : Great, I'm glad everything worked fine here.
The results after analysis are...a difficult victory of Carrera against the general Kondon, Testarossa's victory against the general of the magic beast squadron Gradim and over 500 thousands soldiers exterminated by the entirety of the Tempestian army.
Ciel : (Master, the soul corridor with the storm dragon Veldora has been re-established, on top of that Scorch dragon Velgrynd is currently immobilized in the imaginary space.)
Rimuru : She is still alive ?
Ciel : (Affirmative.)
Rimuru thought about it for an instant before shaking his head, he asked Ciel to keep her at bay so he could meet her when he got the time.
Rimuru : Still I didn't expect Rudra to abandon such a precious subordinate...
Ciel : (External influence detected, individual : Rudra Nam Ul Nasca is most likely gone...)
Rimuru : Huh ? How ?
Ciel : (After further analysis of the information given by Dawn, i concluded that individual : Rudra would never abandon a battle at this stage, among all the arsenal of the emperor, the Ultimate skill : Lord of Justice, Michael can be found, i concluded after a deepened inspection that Michael managed to win over his master.)
The meaning was simple, Rudra's mind was taken over by his own skill...the one who issued this retreat order then is...
Rimuru : A Manas like Ciel-sensei...i have to look into this later.
This was a serious matter as another unexpected variable might have appeared...but for now, he could at least rest for a while.
Rimuru : Everyone ! Let's go back home for now !
Ignoring the menacing sky which started crackling, awaiting for the heavenly race to descend...Rimuru ordered the troop to go back.
Sure he wanted to end this by massacring the entire enemy force but that was simply not possible...
Tempest was now back on their way from a glorious victory.
Though the decision of talking to Velgrynd later greatly influenced the battle on Ruberios's side because the scorch dragon wouldn't warn her parallel existence to stop the fight...
On the northern coast, the other Velgrynd narrowed her eyes dangerously...all around her, unexpected situations occurred.
Velgrynd : (What is happening...did that insectar lose to that paladin?)
This wasn't all, the connection to her other part was cut down...Rudra's aura seemed to be retreating...
At this point, Velgrynd didn't know what to do...besides one certitude, that she had to kill the girl taht provoked her earlier.
Velgrynd : And now they are approaching me directly...how infuriating !
Flying up, she swirled through the sky before diving toward the group...her crimson scale glowed bright as she deactivated her [Cardinal Aura].
A technique that uses her nature as the scorch dragon to ignite a burning presence...anything without immunity would be destroyed while those who have to go through a hellish heat to reach her.
Floating right above the ocean, the biggest water source in any world started evaporating.
But the three kids she aimed for didn't seem to be affected...
Velgrynd : (What is this ? A veil of shadow ?)
While the knights were running, Yuu had casted a veil of shadow to protect them...[Cardinal Aura] wasn't an environmental spell.
No ? The one releasing that scorching aura is Velgrynd, meaning that the heat comes from her...if she was put in a closed box, then the heat will be contained.
Shadow is an intangible element that doesn't feel heat...her skill allowed Yuu to bring out Shadow as a material thing she can manipulate.
Forming a shield large enough to cover three people...while it was a shame the remaining allied force had to face it head on.
Yuu : Eleonor, stay back and maintain [Call of the Wind].
Eleonor : Yes !
[Call of the Wind] is in contrast a natural spell, using the wind to move easier through space...this wasn't an exclusive ability, only those who possess a slightly above average affinity with spirits.
Yuu was particularly proficient with these art being naturally loved by the spirits...that's why she made it one of her specialities compared to the other.
Eleonor : (I can't force the wind the same way as Yuu but it's a question of life and death, failure isn't an option.)
Even if she had to break down from this, [Call of the Wind] won't end until Yuu and Horizon reach Velgrynd.
With that, Eleonor poured all her magicule into spiritual art...at the same time, Yuu removed her shadow veil and increased her pace.
The wind and heat collided fighting for dominance...sure it seemed like it was a fair battle but Eleonor knew from the moment she faced Velgrynd's power.
Eleonor : (20 seconds...no i have to push it to a minute, that's all i can do!)
Blood started flowing from her eyes, she couldn't just stop a True dragon like it was nothing...an average being like her had to give it her all to even hope stopping these catastrophic beings.
Still this short lapse of time where she would sacrifice her health allowed her two companions to reach their goal.
As Yuu approached the scorch dragon, she turned toward Horizon and spoke sternly.
Yuu : You better not mess this up.
Horizon : Yeah don't worry, everything will go as planned.
Nodding, Yuu's figure started melting into the ground...she merged and went down into Horizon's shadow.
Instantly, after he jumped...Velgrynd was several hundreds meters above the ground but that wasn't a distance he couldn't reach.
Horizon strengthened his back before forming a platform made of rock, he moved up without slowing down as Velgrynd looked down on him.
Horizon : What a shitty game...)
He increased his pace further as magicule gathered in Velgrynd's mouth, her dragon form glowed as she released a powerful beam.
Blasting through Horizon, the burning sensation overpowered the wind and directly burned Horizon on the first degree.
Horizon : Ugh-
His skin turned red, the heat made his consciousness waver...still he kept moving forward, until he reached the closest point.
Horizon : It's your turn now...brat.
Though he couldn't get on top of the dragon, he was still close enough for their shadow to connect, Yuu who had spared all her strength for this moment left Horizon and reappeared above Velgrynd.
Yuu : Don't die, you idiot !
The sun settling down behind her, this was the moment where the world known as the night arrived...where the shadow dominated the light.
Yuu : Shizue, Hinata and all those little wrench who think they inherited this technique...i'll show you now that only I am his rightful successor !
Holding her sword with both hands, she channeled magicule...a bright light taking the form of a large cross shone bright.
Its light illuminated the land like the descendant of a holy being...those who survived could only look up mesmerized.
Yuu : (I don't intend to chase a meaningless shadow...my time is limited, this is why even if it's for a short instant...I want to surpass it...surpass that wall.)
Awakening...in that desperate moment, Yuu achieved the requirement to enter the domain of the praised saint.
Her body felt light, her perception of the surrounding slowed down...a whole new world presented itself in front of her.
As she swung down her sword...
Yuu : [Dawn Break Ex] !
Compatibility...Yuu is one of those people born that way, a sword art is a question of hard work and talent but above all.
You need that compatibility, Hinata wasn't perfectly suited for Dawn's fighting style...this is why, to get stronger she had to divert herself from his path.
But Yuu as different, she held the very essence of that art in her soul...this is why, on a whim as she let her own genius act.
She managed to surpass the previously impossible wall that stood in front of her.
Velgrynd : !!!
As the attack approached, Velgrynd knew that she didn't have any time to turn around and dodge...the potent threatening feeling she felt awakened a deep fear within her.
She groaned in extreme pain as all her nullification got bypassed, her scale got destroyed as Yuu rampaged her sword into the dragon's skin.
Velgrynd's gigantic body wavered before falling down...she was right above the ocean, the boiling water welcomed her as she dropped right into the immense sea.
Yuu however jumped off right before reaching the water, she stared as a large amount of steam formed on the contact between the water and the scorch dragon.
Yuu : I doubt this is enough to take down a True dragon, but it's enough for now.
Looking back at the falling sun, several pegasus could be seen running toward them...on top of that the elite army of the eleven dynasty arrived.
The allied force composed of Dwargon and Sarion has finally reached the battlefield...engaging the remaining yet still massive force of the Eastern empire.
This was the perfect ending for this side of the war...but this was just the prelude, Yuu closed her eyes before landing on the firm land.
She collapsed on a knee, her body paying the price for using such a technique...as she was soon joined by Eleonor and Horizon.
Both held minor and heavy injuries...
Horizon : You really took that dragon down...
Eleonor : That was incredible !
Yuu : Quiet, it's too early to celebrate...
Her confusing words were soon understood as Velgrynd rose up against...her blazing body flew out of the ocean before taking a human form.
She had scratches all over her figure with a deep wound near her abdomen...which she held with silent rage.
Her hair was wet from the shower she just took, her expression showed a menacing darkness as she bit her lips.
Velgrynd : These brats...
But as she was about to attack again, she flinched as she felt two monstrous aura appearing simultaneously...
On her left was a demonic force, a calm power that was hidden most of the time to deceive its enemy...demon lord Guy Crimson.
On the right, a flying white dragon with a large gem encrusted on its forehead...the white ice dragon, Velzard.
Two other major factors of this war have finally appeared...
Velzard : I see now...Dawn-lun predicted Guy's appearance, I guess I'm the only one capable of stopping him.
Kyuri : Shu-kun, get ready because you'll jump with me.
Shu : H-hai !
Velzard glared toward the red primordial, totally ignoring her sister who was badly injured...and the same could be said for Guy.
He fully focused on Velzard, knowing full well that beside her...there was no potent threat here.
Guy : Rain, Misery...make sure no one disturb my fight.
Misery/Rain : Hai !
Two titan of the world flying at each other's throat, an injured scorch dragon and a group of human heroes...
The situation who had just died down escalated even further into madness.
Yuu : We need to go too !
Getting up while ignoring the pain and sore body, she grabbed her sword and started walking away.
Eleonor quickly followed while Horizon stayed still...his expression darkened a bit.
Eleonor : What's the plan now ?
Yuu : We need to finish Velgrynd off.
Velzard was an ally, she will take care of Guy just fine so the natural thing to do is to face the other threat.
Velgrynd is weakened so she is the most reasonable target.
Eleonor : I see...well this might be possible if you pull up another one of that strike...
Yuu : Yes, both of you cover me and create an opening-
Her words were brutally cut short as she froze...an unseen bloodlust stunned her as before she could react, a sharp pain evaded her chest.
As she looked down, a trail of blood left her mouth...her eyes darted as she looked at her core, a blade stabbed her from behind...
Piercing right through her back, all the way through her heart...
Yuu : Huh ?
Eleonor : Wha-
Looking backward, Yuu's eyes widened as she saw one of her own people...Horizon White, standing there behind her.
He had just stabbed through Yuu's chest...without an ounce of hesitation.
Yuu : What the-
Horizon : Everything just goes as planned.
Shock spreaded across the two girl's expressions as Horizon's appearance started twitching, forms of glitch manically deformed the space around him.
Revealing himself, the second host for the Author...the one who abandoned as his will broke, Horizon White...