235. Black Man (3)
#235
【Demon Dragon Orsay, I am arresting you here for smuggling and killing a guard!】
Vanartier’s shout rang loudly. The bustle that could be heard all over the street disappeared at once. Like mice holding their breath when they hear the cat’s rattle.
【Ugh…!】
Orsay was still caught in the blue dragon’s clutches. Only his writhing and growling anger flashed in the silence. The hands of the guards holding the spears were tense.
“Oh, Orserani…is this really the demon dragon I know?”
“I thought you were definitely dead.”
I couldn’t believe it even when I saw it. After being defeated by the first emperor of Balon, Orsay abandoned Lair and headed west. Nearly a thousand years have weathered the story of Orsay’s defeat into something closer to legend than history. Ronan, who was quietly glaring at him, twisted his lips.
“also.”
It was as expected. There was only one suspect who fit the puzzle. However, it was just so absurd that I was shocked. I never thought I would meet Orsay like this.
“Are there any injuries? “You must have a lot of guts to talk calmly with that demon dragon.”
“What, did you know that that bastard was Orse?”
“The moment I first entered the store, I knew it was him. Originally, black dragons were good at hiding their presence, but once they experienced Orsay’s energy, they could never forget it.”
“That’s right.”
Ronan shook his head. Orsay’s vicious mana was so clear that it didn’t take any effort to distinguish it. The owner continued.
“More than a thousand years have passed, but I don’t know why it only showed itself now. “To commit another heinous act…”
“So, why was Orsay banned from entering Adren?”
“It’s because we killed too many of our compatriots. The decisive incident occurred when Orsay was defeated by the Empire, and the five dragons belonging to Adren who had come to recruit him were killed on the spot. “It was truly a tragedy.”
“Crazy guy.”
Ronan shook his head as if he was fed up. He was a much meaner person than I thought. I expected it from his sudden and rapid behavior.
Suddenly, a question crossed my mind. The old man in front of me was speaking as if he had personally experienced something that happened over a thousand years ago.
Could this person be a dragon too? It’s not noticeable at all. There was a lot of tension going on.
【Keuuuu…】
Suddenly, Orsay’s body, which had been struggling, went limp. He seemed to have lost consciousness or was exhausted. The blue dragon that was holding him laughed. The mute soldiers began to stir.
“Did you faint?”
“It’s worth it. “I filled it with five binding magics to weaken it.”
“Don’t let down your guard. “Encircle little by little!”
They slowly approached, aiming their spears at Orsay. Examiner Vanardier frowned. It was around this time that the noise on the street was getting louder again. A gloomy voice rang out from beneath Orsay’s hair that hung down like willow leaves.
【···Sobered up, right? Bugs.】
【what?】
The blue dragon’s eyes widened. In an instant, black mana rose like wildfire over Orsay’s shoulder. The magic circle that was restraining him was blinking, threatening to explode at any moment. Like a candle in front of the wind.
【Hey, restraint…!】
Vanartier, who felt something strange, was about to shout something. Kwaaaaang! The overflowing mana condensed for a moment and she exploded. A scream of pain came from the blue dragon’s mouth.
【Khaaaaaaah!】
thud! The fingers that were holding Orsay fell to the floor. Each of its scaly fingers was as big as a tree. The section that had been torn off was burning black.
“This.”
Ronan’s brows narrowed. It was the same traces seen on the poisonous dragon’s corpse. At that time, Orce was released from restraint and landed on the floor. In his hand was a huge spear that could be called a pillar, similar to the scimitar of Jaipa.
“No, he came to his senses. Everyone to location!”
“To location!”
【Orsay…!】
The soldiers took a fighting stance. Vanartier gritted his teeth. The spear, which was as black as the color of his own hair, was reminiscent of the lance used by horsemen. The spiral-shaped spear body represented the viciousness of its owner.
【If you want to die, I’ll do whatever you want. After that, I have to find out Navardose’s whereabouts.】
Orsay muttered. The life and mana that flowed over her body were wrapped around the spear like a whirlwind. I had a very bad feeling. The blue dragon, who was groaning in pain from losing his left hand, raised his right arm.
【Kaaaaaa! You!】
Puzzle-! A bluish blob of electricity was shaking in the middle of the gigantic grip. The vine-like current was repeatedly expanding and contracting in all directions. At first glance, it looked like it had the power to blow down about 15 buildings, and that was the problem. Vanartier shouted urgently.
【Wait a minute, Lalatasian. If you use that kind of magic here…!】
If it was used in such a narrow space, even the allies would be blown away. But the dragon named Larathasian saw nothing like that. Is that such a big deal when your fingers are rolling around at your feet?
【die!】
Laratasian shouted. At the same time, the electric grip fell in a rough arc. Instead of dodging, Orsay raised his lance and responded. Kwakagak! A loud noise resounded as if a mountain had been crushed by stepping on it. The piece of meat that was Laratasian’s hand was torn apart and scattered in all directions.
【Wow…!】
Laratasian stiffened. There was nothing where my right hand was. The current that had lost its catalyst was dissipating. Orsay leapt immediately and threw out his spear. Phew! The tip of the lance seemed to have penetrated Larathasian’s chest, and then an explosion occurred on his back. A black beam of light shot into the night sky. A faint smile appeared on Orsay’s lips.
【Blue guys. My skin is still soft.】
【La, Lalatasian!】
Vanartier was astonished. The night view of Adren was visible through the hole in his chest. Quagwang! Laratasian’s slowly leaning body fell onto the street. His horned head completely destroyed the old man’s tavern.
“ah.”
The owner grabbed his head. The bodies of the soldiers who received the instructions expanded and transformed into the shape of a half-dragon. About thirty half-dragons rushed at him at once, but Orsay was not interested in them.
bang! He leapt, kicking the blue dragon’s body, and rushed towards Vanarti. The sight of Orsay flying with the tip of his spear in front was so fast that it was difficult to even perceive it. Ronan shouted.
“Hey, examiner!”
【this···!】
Vanartier took a deep breath. His horns, which barely noticed the attack, glowed white. A total of seven layers of defense blocked the space between the two dragons. Each one was a high-level magic that would take dozens of minutes for high-ranking wizards to cast.
‘amazing.’
Ronan was impressed. However, Orsay’s abilities did not end there. Phew! In an instant, his new form disappeared like mist. Then he skipped the section where the shield was activated and he appeared right in front of Vanartier’s nose. Vanartier’s face contorted in shock.
【Blink, magic that only lowly creatures can use…!】
【It took some time to get used to it.】
Orsay thrust out his lance without hesitation. It was a distance that could not be avoided or blocked. Ronan, who was worse off, reflexively pulled at the hilt of his sword.
“Damn, you’re annoying me!”
The vivid colors of the sunset came up onto the sword body. The spiral-twisted spear blade was about to pierce Vanartier’s heart. Seaaaa…! A halo of scarlet light enveloped Orsay’s body. He was pulled in front of Ronan and raised his eyes.
【What…!】
Orsay hurriedly turned his body and attempted a counterattack. However, Ronan’s sword was already flying, dragging its red tail. As soon as the sword cut into the skin, blood spurted out. Orsay squeezed his wounds and pulled away.
【Big!】
Orsay took about ten steps back and gritted his teeth. Sharp stab wounds stretched from his chest to his left side. Red blood was gushing out from the torn gap in the coat. Instead of digging in right away, Ronan took a stance that allowed him to switch offense and defense skillfully. He pointed the tip of his sword at Orsay and chanted.
“Enough.”
【···You use a unique ability.】
Orsay gritted his teeth. It was a force he had never seen before, so he could not react. The creepy texture unique to the Holy Sword was bringing back old memories to him.
The composition of the polymorph magic was collapsing, and scales were forming all over the body. The white surrounding the iris was turning black. Orsay, who had barely regained his composure, growled fiercely.
【How dare you let ‘that’ touch my body…!】
“Yumma, if you say that, it makes me feel like I’m rubbing my dick.”
Ronan laughed. However, contrary to his relaxed attitude, he was caught up in extreme tension. Although he apparently swung it properly, the blade failed to cut his muscles.
‘Is this because a demon dragon is a demon dragon?’
It was a strong enemy. It couldn’t even be compared to something like a venomous dragon. At that time, the soldiers seized the opportunity and rushed at Orsay.
“Humans created the opportunity! Catch it!”
“I don’t mind if you kill me!”
Scaled figures came pouring in from all directions except from underfoot. Their armor and weapons were strengthened by Vanartier’s magic and were emitting white light. Eventually, Orsay’s appearance was about to be obscured.
【Get out of the way!】
An angry roar erupted from behind the soldiers. He grabbed the spear with both hands and hit the ground. Sensing a threat, Ronan raised his sword vertically.
“Nimi…!”
At the same time, black energy exploded around Orsay. Quaaaaang-! Dismantled buildings and fences were reduced to powder and blown away. The torn bodies of the soldiers bounced around like grains of rice.
The torrent of mana filled with murderous intent split into left and right the moment it touched La Mancha’s blade. The explosion didn’t last very long. Vanartier sighed.
【oh my god.】
The bustling back alley had turned into an empty space about 10 meters in diameter. The soldiers’ horribly disintegrated corpses were still wearing armor reinforced with their own magic.
Beyond the slowly sinking smoke, Orsay, still alive and well, appeared. For a moment, his blurred figure appeared before Ronan’s eyes.
【Get that dirty metal out of my sight!】
“I thought so. This chewy. ”
Ronan responded to the attack without panic. Kaaaaang-! The metallic sound of the spear and sword clashing rang out over Adren. The two men exchanged sword strikes without taking a single step back. Ronan twisted his lips.
‘strong. It’s really strong.’
At first glance, it seemed like an even match, but in reality, it was not. Although the divinely gifted warrior was able to counter Orsay’s attacks and occasionally inflict injuries, the fundamental difference in weight class was too great. Oh my god, I can’t believe I’m fighting a sword with that demon dragon.
【Kaaaa!】
Moreover, Orsay was becoming more violent as the battle progressed. Black horns were growing on both sides of his head. As he slowly got closer to his true form, Lance’s movements became faster and stronger. The two people who retreated at the same time were about to clash again. A huge magic circle was drawn at Orsay’s feet.
【Stop.】
A woman’s voice rang out. Thorns made of steel erupted from inside the magic circle. The spines, curved like the claws of a bird of prey, were taller than most buildings.
【joy!】
Orsay dodged the attack by leaping vertically. Kang! Where he was, the interlocking thorns let out a metallic sound. It was a moment when his rising body slowed down for a moment. The steel thorns shattered and turned into hundreds of fragments. Slam! The fragments that flew into the air stuck to Orsay’s limbs.
【Tsk…!】
It felt like I was handcuffed and shackled. Orsay, unable to overcome the weight, fell to the floor. At the same time, dozens of the same magic circles as before covered his head. Let’s go! Steel thorns rained down and pierced around Orsay, creating a temporary prison. A voice was heard again.
【That’s it. Orsay.】
Ronan turned his head in the direction the voice came from. The woman in her uniform stood with her back to her. She was a beauty with a very cold look. Her off-white hair, shining in the moonlight, reminded her of the steel of her eyes.
Ronan’s eyes widened. He realized that the woman’s identity was another dragon that had not been in battle until now.
Just at a glance, I could tell that it was a much stronger dragon than Vanartier or Lalatassian. Orsay, unable to move, opened his mouth.
【···You are the face I remember. Her nickname was the Steel Whore.】
【It was the Empress. I’ve given up this nickname because I’m currently serving someone else.】
【That’s it. But you think you can trap me with a trick like this?】
Orsay giggled. He swung his spear lightly as if shooing away a fly. Kwajangchang! The dense thorns crumbled all at once. Holy shit. It looks plausible, so what is that? Ronan was about to say something about her incompetence. The woman slowly shook her head.
【Of course I don’t think so. Because I just came to kill time.】
【what?】
Orsay tilted his head at the incomprehensible words. At that moment, a golden ray of light cut through the night sky and pierced Orsay’s chest. Quaaaaa! The shadows on the street disappeared for a moment in a flash of light that was enough to melt the retina.
【Wow…!】
There was no time to react. Orsay’s eyes widened as if they were about to pop out. Ronan reflexively turned his head. A frenzy of heat blew her bangs back.
“Nimi, what is this…”
The light faded quickly. There was a hole in Orsay’s stomach the size of a human head. Ronan turned his head to find the source of the beam. A faint trace of light was crossing the night sky.
“Dragon King?”
Ronan’s eyes widened. The other end of the afterimage was connected to an old tower in the middle of the city. As far as she knew, it was definitely the place where the Dragon King resided.
【Gasp!】
Orce, who was staggering, vomited blood. Dark red blood poured onto the street. At that moment, a beam of light shot out from the center of the tower once again. This time it didn’t hit because the orbit was visible. bang! Orsay, who narrowly avoided the beam, glared at the tower.
【dare···!】
The red eyes were burning as if they were on fire. Even though he was critically injured, his strength was still there, but it seemed like his body was not supporting him. Orsay glared at Ronan and the woman and muttered quietly.
【We’ll see.】
“You talk like you can escape.”
It seemed like he was planning to run away. Of course, Ronan had no intention of letting Orsay go. Ronan was trying to activate the aura. Suddenly the woman next to him grabbed his shoulder.
【Wait.】
“what?”
Ronan stopped at an unexpected stop. Orsay’s body became blurry like fog. He turned his head to see if he would miss it, but he had already disappeared. Ronan slapped the woman’s hand away and said angrily.
“Damn, you missed it.”
【You just need to form a separate tracking team and chase them down. You can’t run away because the shield has already been activated on the entire Adren. And now, there are more urgent matters】
The woman spoke calmly. It was a reasonable argument, so my anger subsided a little. Ronan took a deep breath and opened her mouth.
“What is that?”
【Our king wishes to see you there.】
