The Elemental Sword Demon King
Episode 149: Corroded Dragon Girl
According to the booklet, the power of «Blood Naga» is impossible to release at will, but it is an ability that almost explodes uncontrollably.
"If possible, I hope we don't have to face it." Victoria signed and placed the booklet half-read on the table.
At that moment, the door suddenly opened. Kaizo, who had changed back to his usual uniform was seen walking in.
Turning pale, Victoria jumped up from the chair and rushed to her side, "Kaizo, hey, why do you look like you can barely stand up!?"
"The curse-breaking ritual was more exhausting than I imagined."
No matter that he was still wearing his uniform, Kaizo collapsed onto his bed.
"And «The Darkness Tightness»?"
"Mmm, all thanks to girl's daughter Tiana's friend, the curse was broken." Kaizo unbuttoned his shirt to reveal a scar on his chest.
"Aieeeee!"
"What's with that funny shrill scream?"
Blushed in embarrassment, Victoria shouted, "Who asked you to suddenly take off your clothes!"
He glanced at Kaizo's toned and muscular chest and he sort of started pounding wildly on his own chest.
"But, the thing is, Nyx hasn't..." Kaizo turned his gaze down and shook his head.
Seeing Kaizo's hopelessly sad expression, Victoria inevitably also felt her heart ache for him, "Oh, I see..."
Kaizo is so powerful, so powerful that he leaves his fellow age at the Institutional school in the dust.
Precisely because of that, it was easy to forget one thing. Kaizo, like her friends, is just a sixteen-year-old girl who gets hurt easily.
Victoria jumped lightly onto the bed, leaned gently on Kaizo's side and said, "Don't worry, Nyx will definitely be back."
"Victoria..." Kaizo suddenly lifted her head and continued, "I can see your underwear."
"Huh? Whaaahhhh! Stupid, you stupid! Bawdy!"
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POV: Rei Assars
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The tower resonates with violin music. Meanwhile, in the park stood the bright red masked girl.
"Finally it will begin, Rei Assar."
"Yes." Yeah."
The black-winged angel suddenly fell behind him. The girl had black hair like midnight and yellow eyes like sunset, she must be the spirit of Alicia's dark element.
"It seems, Kaizo has passed your test."
Rei Assar spoke coldly, "That sword spirit will move to receive the burden of the curse, it is something that surprises me, but it is only an emergency solution. «Gate» that has been opened will definitely not be able to close now."
"If he was completely swallowed by the darkness, wouldn't that ruin the plan?"
"If the man's tolerance level is so low, he won't be able to become my trump card after all."
"Have you found a Queen willing to serve him?"
"I've found a few candidates to choose from, but it's not your business!"
"The candidate you're talking about won't be your sister, right?"
Suddenly, the grasses and trees around them burned. And in an instant, it turned into ashes that scattered to the ground.
"Spirit of darkness, you better watch the tone of your voice."
"Oooh, scary, I'm just kidding."
The only thing that could be heard in the darkness was the endless echoes of mocking laughter. The black-winged dark spirit had disappeared, unnoticed.
Rei Assar smacked his lips lightly, and turned his gaze toward the group of trees in the garden, "Eavesdropping is an activity only for lowly people, Draconian Girls."
"You don't have to be serious, you've known for a long time, have you?"
The figure that emerged from behind the trees was indeed a contestant from the Draconian, Viona Spellister. He looked at Rei Assar intently with red glowing pupils.
He exuded a dangerous murderous aura, so much so that anyone would be aware of his presence. He was holding a great sword, the Dragon Slaying Holy Sword.
“Look at you all like fierce dogs, what important things can I help you with?"
"The «Dragon» in me wants to do battle with a fellow strong warrior. I hope you'll take it."
Despite Viona's polite choice of words, her tone of voice revealed her intense feelings that could not be hidden.
"You have dragon blood that the Draconians inherited, right now? You're certainly an interesting girl." Rei Assar pondered from behind his mask.
"Come, the strongest Sword Style holder, pull your sword!" Viona clasped her sword tightly, preparing herself to face the attack.
His conscious mind tried to temper his impulsiveness with logic and reason, but his body gave off an aura that made people think that he was responsible for attacking them at all times.
“Think of your own standards and reconsider. A rookie like you is not even worthy to make me use my Godslaying Flame."
"You will regret this, Rei Assar!" Viona, made impatient by anger, charged forward with all the power she had.
He performed a punch that was much stronger and faster than ordinary humans could muster. In an instant, the stone floor in the garden shattered into pieces and flew in all directions.
"It's a good move, but unfortunately the sword can't penetrate the fire."
In the place where Viona's sword hit him, the figure of the Strongest Sword Style Holder could not be found.
"What!?" Viona turned. Just then, a huge force hit him directly in the chest.
"Ooh, aaah!" Viona bowed in pain.
The masked girl muttered beside her ear, "Maybe interesting to bring «Naga» to meet «King of Demon». A power like yours might be useful to aid his resurrection."
"What did you say?"
With his hand still stuck to Viona's chest, at the spot where his punch hit her, Rei Assar uttered a short curse. Black flames emerged from her fingertips, then spread into Viona's heart.
"Be cheerful, Draconian girl. I'll tell you who your opponent is the most suitable."
"Let'soooooo!" The girl's tormented cry resounded in the garden, Viona then lost consciousness and fainted.
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POV: The Nyx
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In the darkness, Nyx sat holding her knees, her head bowed, silent, and lost in thought.
He was so happy that Kaizo was willing to take it back. He was also happy that he considered it an irreplaceable part of himself.
However, Nyx herself was unable to reciprocate those feelings. Because he was limited by the memories given to him by «Hur First Body».
'Being his sword is an unforgivable act.'
'Being his sword is an unforgivable act.'
'Being his sword is an unforgivable act.'
The spell repeated continuously without stopping. The sword spirit of Nyx, her existence was a sin stamped on her body that could never be removed.
In the unknown darkness, Nyx began to cry, "Kaizo, I, I can't anymore..."
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The Holy Queen stood for a long time on the vast mountain plain, her sword falling to the ground as it was already not strong to hold it.
Her current state was unlike the Holy Queen people knew, her pure white armor was covered in blood and dirt, while usually optimism was now nowhere to be found.
The girl fought an enemy bigger than just the Demon King's army. He must also face endless victories and defeats, schemes, and betrayals.
Somewhere along the way, the number of people he could trust was reduced to one, and it was just a sword that had fought with him along the way.
"Let me ask you a question, Nyx?"
"Sir, what request do you have?"
"Are you willing to always be by my side?" The girl displayed a smile reserved only for her best friend, the tender smile of an innocent shepherd girl.
"I am your sword, I will protect you until the end of your life."
At Nyx's emotionless response, the girl smiled blankly, "You're right, you're my sword, and for now that's all that matters."
"Master?"
"But, one day, when the demon lord is defeated, when this war is over, I, may you be..."
Then, the girl said something, something that no matter how hard she tried, Nyx could not remember.
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*Connected.....
*Note: This story is fictitious. If there is a similarity in the name of the character, the scene, or the story, it is a mere coincidence and there is no element of intentionality.