254. Advent (2)
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『Everything, according to His will.』
The giant who called himself Duaru spread his wings. The atmosphere was shaken by the storm that blew again. The dragons who had been in shock were coming to their senses one by one.
【Um, what is that guy?】
【Sky Tower in one blow…!】
It was unbelievable power. The sky tower was leaning. The structure that had existed since the Dragon City was built and seemed to have stood upright for eternity was collapsing.
Sky Tower was not simply a tall structure. The high tower, used as a residence for dragons including the Dragon King and countless servants, was a symbol and pride of Adren.
【What a ridiculous thing…!】
They were confused as to whether to look at Duaru or the collapsing Sky Tower. Before long, a conclusion was reached. The group of dragons split into two.
【We will kill him. Prevent the collapse!】
【Ah, I understand.】
They divided their personnel and one side went to attack the giant, while the other side went to prevent the collapse of Sky Tower. The movements were seamless, as if they had been practiced in advance.
Originally, in the world of dragons, group behavior was thought to be something only low-level creatures did, but now was not the time to take care of such petty pride.
The dragon’s shadow filled the crumbling city. Duaru’s new form was surrounded and obscured by dozens of dragons. A loud noise rang out every time the destructive magic exploded.
Before long, the other side also arrived at Sky Tower. The spot where the giant’s spear exploded was reminiscent of the side of a whale that had been bitten by a shark. It was by no means a light destruction, but the tilt speed was slow, so it seemed like the collapse could still be prevented.
Dragons surrounded the tower. Their horns, which had attracted magical power, were shining in the same color as their individual scales. Those who arrived first began action. Earth dragons whose bodies were covered in rocks and ores stamped their feet.
【Sky Tower is our pride. Don’t let it collapse!】
【Damn it, my egg is still in there!】
Kugugoogung! Rocks the size of mountains emerged, tearing the surface of the lake. As the forest dragon spread its wings, thick and sturdy plants began to grow here and there, wrapping around the outer wall of the tower.
Each and every piece of magic was at a level that could easily be called a wonder. The magic that appeared every time a silent spell was chanted supported or strengthened the Sky Tower. The strong dragons were either pushing the tower directly or biting the vines and pulling them in the opposite direction.
Because the tower was so huge, the effect was minimal. Still, I could feel the tilt slowing down little by little. How long has it been? Kugugugu… The Sky Tower, which had been slowly tilting, stopped for a moment.
【Oh, it stopped!】
The dragons’ faces brightened. Cheers erupted from everywhere. Honestly, I thought I was going to fail, but I had no idea how I would pull this off.
【Is it still over there?】
【It’s kind of quiet. I think I’ve already caught it.】
The roar that had been echoing across the sky could no longer be heard. After finishing their work, they were about to turn in the direction where Duaru was. Easy profit! A flash of light flew through the wind and landed near the base of the tower.
【This is it!】
The dragons’ eyes grew so big that they seemed to pop out. It was a window made of light, just like the one I saw earlier. It was the moment when they rushed to resolve the situation. Quaaaaang-! The light that made up the window grew stronger and an explosion occurred. The spray of the lake and the pillar of light that exploded with a roar rose up to the clouds.
【Huh, huh!】
The dragons that were not caught in the explosion were shocked. The pillar of light soon disappeared like fog dispersing.
【oh my god···.】
There were no living creatures inside the lake, where more than half of the water had flown away. Only pieces of scales or broken horns floating on the surface of the water provided information that there was a dragon here.
When the smoke disappeared, the completely destroyed wall of the tower was revealed. Kugugoong! The collapse resumed. The Sky Tower began to tilt at a much faster rate than before.
Even if I tried to stop it now, it wasn’t enough. Despair appeared on the faces of the dragons who belatedly looked in the direction where Duaru was. The pure white giant was standing in the sky, looking healthy and without any scratches.
At his feet, the corpses of his once famous compatriots were piled up like a mountain. The damage was so severe that I was confused as to whether it was a dragon or a piece of meat that had been cut up haphazardly to be sold at a butcher shop.
What looked like unidentifiable white smoke oozing from the corpse was being absorbed into Duaru’s body.
『Stop resisting. Ephemeral ones.』
Duaru said. Dozens of long spears of light were rotating around him at regular intervals. Silence fell. The reactions of the dragons who saw the devastation were largely divided into two types.
【Hey, this isn’t it. I will step down…!】
【I’ll kill you right away!!】
Seven half were furious and rushed at him, while three half ran away. When Duaru raised his arms towards them, the spears of light rotating around were shot out at once.
In fact, their choices didn’t really matter. Because Duaru’s spear did not block people. The only difference is whether you receive it with your back or your chest or stomach.
Burbubbuk-! Duaru’s spear flew through the sky and hit the dragons’ bodies. A series of explosions signaled the resumption of the massacre.
Dragon King Ajidahaka was watching the scene from afar. The two heads that had not yet been consumed screamed in rage.
【The sky tower has collapsed and my subjects are dying-】
【Why are you so dazed!】
A picture of hell was being drawn. The loyal subordinates were dying without even screaming. Even if he somehow managed to avoid the window, the bizarre shield and the violent wind from the wings did not allow the giant to be harmed.
This wasn’t it. Even in the eyes of the Dragon King, who dreamed of war, they were facing a pointless death. I had to stop the tower from collapsing immediately and save my men.
However, the third head that took control of the body did not allow it. He quietly moved to a corner and recovered the energy he had exhausted while fighting Orsay.
The third head opened its mouth only after seeing the last dragon that attacked Duaru explode.
【I guess we can go out now. If I had run wild like that, I would have lost enough strength.】
【What…!】
At first I thought I heard wrong. Her frustrated face twisted in shock.
【You idiot…for this-】
【Are you just watching the whole situation?】
【okay. After all, I’m the only one who has the potential to cause harm to him. When fighting a dangerous fight, the right decision is to exhaust the remaining pieces and tire the enemy.】
It was a dry voice without any emotion. Ajidahaka’s two heads roared.
【You bastard-】
【Are you going to give up even the bare minimum of duty!】
【From what I hear, the expression “you guy” is a bit annoying. I am you, Ajidahaka.】
But all that came back was a cold sneer. Hearing the words of his third head, Azida Haka tilted his head.
【···You are a burden-】
【What does that mean?】
【I’m saying this because you think of me as a parasitic mushroom growing on your body. I am an unmistakable part of you, born of your desire to defeat Navarre.】
【What…!】
【A power from a far away place woke me up. To me, nothing is important other than the goal of defeating Navardose. Because you wanted it. Do you understand?】
The third head spoke calmly. He was saying that he was not a completely new personality, but a personality that originated from the Dragon King himself.
The rest of the heads swallowed their words in shock. I never thought there would be such truth. The old adage of not being swallowed up by your emotions was more relevant than ever.
Duaru, who had almost killed the dragon, was now looking down at the survivors remaining in the city. Holding his sparkling polearm in his hand. His third head snapped out.
【Goes.】
Paaaaang-! Suddenly, the Dragon King’s wings spread out like an explosion. A wind as strong as a giant swept over the ruined city. The discolored scales were not a brilliant golden light, but were scattering pale white light like the moon. The large object that rose with just one flap of its wings rushed towards Duaru.
【The cheeky behavior ends here!】
A third head roared. The sun began to pool in his mouth. Since there was no other way than to cooperate, the other two heads also prepared to fire their breath.
『You.』
Duaru, who was about to throw his spear downwards, looked up. The Dragon King’s overwhelming size was approaching, lightly ignoring the wind blowing from its wings.
bang! Before long, the Dragon King and the Star’s Protection collided in the air. There was no damage to the curtain, but due to the large difference in weight class, Duaru was pushed back.
Paaaa…! As the Dragon King raised his right arm high, his grip began to glow brightly. The enormous mana concentrated in her palm bloomed like a haze, distorting space.
It was a skill he learned while fighting Orsay. Just as Duaru was about to regain his stance, the Dragon King’s hand fell on his head. It was the moment when the white arc hit the curtain. Kwaaaaang! Duaru’s body fell to the ground.
【Disappear!】
At the same time, three streams of breath poured out from the Dragon King’s mouth. Quaaaa-! The amplified breath gathered in one place attacked Douaru. Due to the heat, the compressed air exploded and a shock wave erupted. The third head that was spitting out rays of light was the car that was confident of victory.
Sigh! A spear of light flew through the beam and stuck in the Dragon King’s side.
【Gagging…!】
The eyes of the three heads widened. The breath that poured down like a waterfall stopped for an instant. I felt a spear pierce my scales and pierce my intestines. A familiar voice rang out.
『Ephemeral one.』
Go go go… Duaru’s body slowly rose above the hole in the ground. There were still no scars on his ivory-white skin.
【how···.】
It was impossible. He spoke in a voice that made the third head tremble. But Duaru turned his back and flew away without leaving any reply.
【You guy, there…】
The third head was about to speak. Suddenly, the long spear stuck in the side gave off a bright light. There was no way to do anything. Kwahahah Ah- !!! The pillar of light that rose up with the explosion engulfed Ajidahaka.
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“Ah… finally…”
Bishop Pargene of the Northwestern Diocese knelt down. The laymen who followed him also knelt in place to show respect. When I raised my head, I saw Duaru throwing a spear in the sky above Adren in the distance.
“First star. Please run wild to your heart’s content.”
Pargene said in a overwhelmed voice. The first sign of the star’s arrival has finally arrived. When the leader suddenly changed the plan completely, I wondered what was going on, but I was glad that it was successful.
The idea of taking advantage of Ajidahaka’s inferiority complex and stubbornness was truly a genius idea. Pargene stood up and opened his mouth.
“let’s go. “I’m returning to headquarters.”
He was escaping with his men after completing a mission in Adren. Now that we had reached the edge of the island, if we went just a little further, the airship we had prepared would appear. Pargene suddenly felt something strange and tilted her head.
“hmm?”
There was no reply from his subordinates. Pargene turned her head and froze in place. Two young men who were in disrepair were standing side by side, glaring at them.
“hi.”
“what···.”
A fierce-looking young man raised his hand in greeting. Pargene took a breath. I didn’t feel like I was popular at all until I came here.
Both of them had a terrible appearance, as if they had just climbed out of the cauldron of hell. Beyond the tattered torn parts, a body covered in large and small wounds was visible. He was covered in blood from an unknown source from head to toe.
The deep red color showed that they had painted it over and over again. What are these guys? Pargene’s face, as she was looking at the two of them, suddenly distorted.
“Why are you here…!”
When I looked closely, I saw that both of them were the ones causing trouble at Sky Tower. The devastation around me came into view belatedly. The only one alive was himself. The believers who had been praying together were all turned into headless corpses, rolling around on the floor. Ronan said.
“I was chased by eleven dragons. “When I came to my senses, I found it here.”
“There were twelve.”
Schlieffen, who was still, corrected the error in the numbers. They had just defeated the pursuit party sent by the Dragon King. Pargene, who was breathing heavily, opened her mouth.
“You crazy bastards! A storm…”
It was the car where he was trying to shout the starter word to activate his powers. The hilt of the sword in Schlieffen’s hand rattled, and a gust of wind passed over his tongue.
Sigh! The tongue rotated once in the air and fell to the floor. Pargene’s eyes widened when she saw the plump lump of flesh.
“Ugh…!”
Blood splattered. The pain felt as if the cut edge was being held with a soldering iron. I wanted to faint right away, but the position of bishop was not bought with money.
It was the moment when he had somehow overcome the intense pain and pulled out the mace from his waist belt. Ronan, who had already dug into his arms, swung his sword. Suddenly! Pargene’s head, separated from her body, flew through the air. The body slowly collapsed onto the corpses of the disciples.
“···In the end, this shit happened.”
Ronan sighed after wiping away the blood. It seemed like a lot of things happened to the chasing bird. Where did the Dragon King and Orsay go and why did the Sky Tower collapse?
Ronan, like his disciples, urinated on Pargene’s headless body. He raised his gaze and looked at Duaru. Judging by his bald head, he was from the same tribe I had met before.
“long time no see.”
If it was long, it was long. If it was short, it was short. Ronan, with her pants up, took her steps in the direction of the city. The eastern sky was slowly brightening.
