The Elemental Sword Demon King
Episode 207: Conspiracy of Defeat
"It seems our judgment was wrong. «Tim Salamander» is not a second-rate team. Besides, Kirigaya Kaizo's, she's strong!"
"He is not an ordinary beast, but a real monster. To be honest, I have little hope of winning."
Xuan bit his ritual sleeve regretfully, "De-listen carefully and remember this, Kirigaya Kaizo! The next time we meet will be the time of your death!" Leaving behind such an evil dialogue, they fled.
"Have it there!"
"We won't let you escape!"
"Tu-wait." Kaizo frantically calls back Victoria and the girls who want to chase «Four Dewa».
"What's? Why don't we chase this moment?"
"No, you're not wrong. But my body, I reached my limit." Groaning from a seizure, Kaizo fell to his knees.
As expected, using the sword skills from before forcefully, the tension in his body was immense.
"Kaizo!?" Victoria hurried over in panic.
Stabbing onto the ground, the holy sword disappeared into the air and returned to its original form, a young girl.
"Kaizo is always reckless." Nyx grumbled expressionlessly back at Kaizo.
Tiana had completed Eve's emergency treatment and was running, panting. Taking a piece of spirit crystal from his chest, he attached it to Kaizo's body.
Although it is only the lowest level of treatment, it has some calming effects and can reduce pain to some extent.
"I'm sorry. It was all because my ritual dance performance finally helped the enemy."
"Don't let it weigh on your mind, Tiana, it's not your fault."
"That's right. A «Elemental Aero» to increase the strength of a princess is really too unfair!"
Even Victoria who used to quarrel with Tiana all the time was comforting her. However, Tiana's expression remained gloomy. Perhaps because his strength did not help at all in this battle, he felt more or less responsible.
"By the way, the sword skill just now. Hey, Kaizo!?"
Kaizo's gaze suddenly darkened. Hearing the worried voices of Victoria and the others, Kaizo lost consciousness.
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POV: Xuan Sin Luina's
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"Si-shit, shit, shit, shit, shit!" The princess of the Bonia Kingdom, Xuan Sin Luina, stomped her feet in disappointment.
Thinking «Four Dewa» will lose to a lower ranked team and must escape into the middle of the forest. Although the result was a draw as no «Magic Stones» was lost, it was equivalent to a defeat.
Almost all sword styles performed in the field are visually observed by royal families and visiting nobles through spirits sent by the «Divine Obsession» Ritual. There is no doubt that the reputation of the Kingdom of Bonia will greatly decline after this.
"Damn it! Who said they were a second-rate team?" Ling grumbled as they walked.
"Based on their ranking in the Princess Sizuan Academy, it is true that they are indeed lower than «Team Wigala» and «Tim Wyvern»." Miao replied while carrying Hakua on his back.
"Well, in the end, true strength can only be understood through actual combat. It seems like the rumors of them defeating «Knight Emperor Dragon» are not completely unfounded."
"You guys, why are you still able to remain calm!?"
"As I said, we haven't lost, have we?"
"We fought with all our strength. Even if met with defeat, there are no regrets."
Facing Xuan's tearful cries, Ling and Miao answered each of them.
"Geez, I completely agree with Miss Xuan!"
Suddenly, Mion from «Vermilion Bird», who had been walking silently so far, stopped her steps.
"Mion's?"
"What did you say?" Ling glared at him viciously as Miao frowned in surprise. Normally, Mion would never say such an inciting thing.
"Mion, please take care of your behavior. It is strictly forbidden to insult friends. What are you laughing at?"
"Hmph, hmph." Mion's expression turned evil.
"I'm sorry, Your Majesty the imperial princess. Because of you, all is really too stupid."
Not only his tone but also his entire voice changed.
"Mion!?"
"Miss Xuan, hurry up and leave!"
Miao and Ling jumped forward to protect the imperial princess. Instantly, the Mion lines distorted like mirages. Shown there is a seductive beauty dressed like an erotic dancer.
"You are..."
"Witch «Team Inferno», Sefira Blum!?" Said Ling directly completing his elemental weapon and facing off against him.
"You, what did you do to Mion!?"
"The "brazed little mouse was taken care of, of course. Oh sure, killing him would cause disqualification, so I kept him alive ♪"
"Baj*ngan, you dared to deceive us since the imperial council yesterday!"
«Divine Tiger Fangs» Ling's produced a roaring storm.
"Hmph, then..." Sefira scoffs and flicks his fingers. "Ladies from «Four Dewa», will you hand over your «Magic Stones»?"
Suddenly, countless swarms of strange-shaped creatures rushed out from the forest. An army of over a hundred demon spirits, gritting their teeth like wild beasts.
Protecting the imperial princess curled up behind him, Ling's voice revealed despair, "I didn't expect you to even set a trap."
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POV: Sefira Blum
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As a result, the tragic party ended in a matter of minutes.
"really unfortunate. As expected of ace «Four Dewa», you are not that easy to take care of." Said Sefira Blum holding two newly acquired «Magic Stones» in her hand.
They belonged to Miao and Hakua. In order to buy time for Ling and the imperial princess to escape, Miao volunteered to sacrifice herself and retire from this stage of the «Style Festival of Sword».
"Oh sure, even though it was a stupid little drama, it was quite fun for side entertainment." Sliding «Magic Stones» into her chest, Sefira licked her lips.
Indeed, for the witch, preying on «Four Dewa» is just like a snack before meals. His real plan was to take the initiative in front of the leader of «Team Inferno», the red masked elementalist. To achieve this, Sefira must steal the girl she wants.
"The Demon King's successor belongs to our great Hierarch, and his shadow is already mine." Sefira flicked her finger. Then a pitch-black human figure crawled out from his own shadow. Faceless humanoid doll, demon spirit «Cursed Doll».
In the past, it was one of the spirits that served the Demon King Ratanak. Strictly prepared by «Ular» of the Alphen Territory for this Sword Style Festival, the spirit is sealed for the exclusive use of Sefira Blum.
Attribute «Cursed Doll» is «Transformation». It had the ability to capture the shadow of the target once. Other than the appearance of the Spirit Contractor, even the capabilities of a Contracted Spirit could be perfectly imitated.
The reason why the power of the saint beast spirit «Vermilion Bird» can be harnessed, is because of the ability of this «Cursed Doll».
"Hmph, I'm coming for you, «Queen of Darkness»."
A faceless shadow trailed behind him, Sefira walked into the dark depths of the forest and disappeared.
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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.