The Elemental Sword Demon King
Episode 221: Elemental Aero The Princess
The shackles that sealed the power of the spirit contract easily melted and fell to the ground.
"Why are you doing this?"
"You are an important part of my «Plan». I can't let that witch have you." Leaving behind those words, the masked girl prepared to turn around and leave.
Staggered, Tiana yelled out to him and grabbed his hand desperately, "Wait, wait, wait, and wait, Rei Assar!"
(I can't just let him go. It's important to ask what he wants to do with Kaizo.)
Tiana stared at the deep red mask whose gaze stared coldly at her and she asked, "Sefira Blum said that Kaizo is the «Gener of the Demon King» and that Victoria and I are candidates for the «Queen of Darkness»?"
With a gasp of breath, Tiana glared, "What are your intentions for Kaizo really?"
"The magician talks too much, yes." Whispers of annoyance come out from the dark side of the mask.
"Don't mess around! Kaizo is not a tool for you to use!"
"Kirigaya Kaizo is my ace. For the war to come."
"What the fuck?"
"You are currently not qualified to know of this matter. «Lost Queen»."
In the next instant, Tiana found herself floating in the air. Still holding onto Rei Assar's arm, Tiana was thrown onto the hard rock surface on the ground.
"Gruah!"
An intense pain erupted as if all of his bones had been shattered. Despite this, Tiana still did not let go of her arm.
"Huh?"
"I won't let you go until you fully explain about Kaizo!" He said with his voice trembling.
Tiana could feel her heart pounding from the oppressive frightening presence emanating from Rei Assar. Even so, he still decided to never let go of that arm no matter what.
"You haven't changed at all since then."
"Eh?"
Rei Assar's voice changed. No longer indifferent, a hint of distraction had crept into his tone.
"The nonsensical words of the powerless only disgust others."
Drawn by the terrifying arm strength, Tiana slammed violently onto the ground repeatedly. However, even though her consciousness was fading, Tiana still did not let go.
"I understand. In the past, you also failed to protect certain things."
"What?"
"Can't protect something precious, you're desperate!" Tiana shouted while panting.
Four years ago. On a certain day when the great temple «King Elemental Api» has been engulfed in flames. Tiana is powerless to stop a certain person she respects and cares for.
Hit with mental trauma due to fear, Tiana was even disqualified from becoming a Spirit Contractor because she could not bring out her elemental spirit.
"Indeed. You're helpless, you can't protect anything!"
An extremely burning flame shot out from Rei Assar's arm. Wave after wave of hot wind blew Tiana away forcefully, making her flung onto the stone wall.
"Well!"
"At that time, I must have warned you. Don't show up in front of me again."
"What?"
Barely relying on her consciousness, Tiana suddenly regained her senses. The scene from that day replayed clearly in his mind.
'Tiana Von Eldant. Don't show up in front of me again.'
Tiana also recalled how «Queen Catastrophe», the traitor made his statement amid the blazing flames.
"Cannot be. You were?! Could it be that you really are him!?"
From the inside of the crimson mask, flaming eyes that were akin to burning flames stared right through Tiana. These are pomegranate red eyes that are identical to those of Victoria Blade.
(Then the real identity of this girl must be her!)
"I'm finding more and more reasons why I can't let you go!" Excited Tiana stood up with staggered steps.
"Victoria, she came here just for the sake of meeting you!"
The silence slowly fell. However, even though it was impossible to see her expression behind the mask, Tiana could still notice her unusually shaky presence.
Suppressing the pain in her arm, Tiana stepped forward, step by step.she also said, "I'm no longer the same as four years ago, because..."
(I now have comrades who fought bravely beside me. I now have a reason I can't back down no matter what. If I retreat now, I will most likely return to that «Lost One» once again!)
Tiana resolutely said and stood in front of Rei Assar, "I don't want to repeat my regrets from then on!"
"Omong empty. Then I'll make you remember it again. The fire that made you despair that day."
The wind vibrated, bringing a heat wave. A rumbling and swirling fire was produced in his hands. This is Victoria's fire-type spirit magic specialty, «Fireball». However, its size and temperature actually dwarfed that of the Victorian level.
Tiana's whole body was sweating coldly. His feet could not move. However, he could not retreat. Totally unacceptable.
"Sorry for your helplessness, «Lost Queen»!"
The red flames with the ability to burn were all released. Tiana closed her eyes as she recalled the shadow of the girl in her mind.
Three years ago, the figure of «The Strongest Sword Style Holder gave him courage when he lost everything.
This fire could not be blocked using defense magic. Even the knight spirit armor would probably melt due to the heat. Even so, he had no choice but to try his luck.
(Let's try my luck.)
* ᚦ ᚨ ᚱ ᚲ ᚹᚺ ᚾ ᛁ ᛃ ᛇ ᛈ ᛉ ᛋ ᛏ ᛒ ᛖ ᛗ ᛚ ᛜ ᛞ ᛁᚠ ᚨ ᚲ ᚾ ᛁ ᛃ ᛇ ᛉ ᛋ ᛏ ᛒ ᛗ ᛜ ᛟ ᛈ ᛋ ᛏᛒ ᛖᚠ ᚢ ᚦ ᚨ ᚱᚲ ᚹ ᚺ ᚾ ᛁ ᛃ ᛇ ᛈ ᛉ ᛋ *
"You will be my sword, you will be my shield, with infinite looming light, purifying and driving away those who belong to darkness!"
As if trying to hold back the incoming flames, Tiana spread her hands and recited the words of summoning. Amidst the darkness that enveloped the large hall, an incredible flash of light exploded.
The light barrier that exploded spread fire and for a moment pushed back Rei Assar's body.
"Finally, did it work? That's incredible!" With such an expression, Tiana gasped for breath as she whispered.
Clasped in her hand was a beautiful rapier that emitted a dazzling light.
Tiana had made great progress in training the elemental release of her aero. Incident four years ago, that's what led him to become «Queen of Lost».
Deep down, it was a traumatic scar that seemed to have been sucked in by the scorching flames. Now, after finishing herself completely, Tiana was finally able to unleash the true power of her contracted spirit.
"As a princess maiden of «Divine Ritual Obsession», you have created your «Elemental Aero», huh..." Rei Assar's voice was filled with astonishment and admiration.
"so. I'll take back what I just said, guh!?"
Suddenly, Rei Assar fell to his knees as he pressed one hand against his heart.
"Eh?"
"Time is up, yes. This contemptible body!" Panting painfully, he stood up and walked towards the depths of darkness.
"Tu-wait!"
Tiana immediately tried to catch up, but was blocked by the huge fire burning before her. He only stopped his steps for a moment. However, as soon as the fire was extinguished, Rei Assar's figure disappeared.
As Tiana stood there in shock, she muttered, "My senior, why are you..."
He could hear the sharp sounds of battle coming from far away.
...
*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.