Chapter 269. Dragon hunting (5)
The fireball bounced off before it even reached Nelvania.
However, upon returning, it was dispelled and disappeared.
There is no meaning to the current attack.
It was a simple resentment.
It's like an expression of intention to clearly teach you what to do from now on.
It is a kind of declaration of war.
“Experiment? Was that the only purpose?”
“of course.”
“Don’t you think these words will come out of the mouth of a person who bears the name of a saint?”
“Because I am a saint, I had no choice but to do it all the more.”
Nelvenia said without changing her complexion.
“I can do anything for the holy nation and for those who believe in the name of God. yes. Even if it betrays duty.”
The words were imbued with the most heartfelt madness.
“....okay. I don't think we need to say any more.”
Dia closed her eyes, took a long breath in, then exhaled again.
What is needed now is a calm judgment, not boiling anger.
“These conversations are over. Do what you have to do.”
“Is it revenge?”
Nelvenia thought the reason Dia came to see her was revenge.
Even if I said that, I could at least think that it was natural.
However, Dia shook her head.
“I’m denying that… I think I want to. After all, I am the prince of Ernesia Kingdom and the exclusive magician of Lord Pahilia. So just do what it says. No… I will.”
“Hmm? I'm not sure, but is that a live foil? It doesn't look like you're simply trying to sabotage me.”
Dia deployed all her mana and cast a number of spells.
“Arel-nim said this.”
Dia calmly declared while deploying offensive magic that was too powerful to be used on an individual.
“It doesn't matter if I die. No, rather, if possible, he told me to stop breathing right here. So I won't watch it.”
Casting all the magic she had chanted in advance, Dia calmly declared.
“There is a possibility that I will accidentally get angry and kill you, so please forgive me, saintess.”
And the area where they were standing was swept away by Dia's magic.
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“It is reported that Diarekhi reached Caylan Fort as scheduled. They say they started fighting the saintess.”
“okay.”
To the report brought by the messenger, he only nodded and replied that he understood.
I'm too busy right now to say anything else.
Even now, the troops are busy responding to the dragon's movements.
I need to give proper command at the time.
‘...What a saint, Dia will take care of it on her own.'
I didn't even bother to capture him alive.
He said he didn't care if I killed him when the opportunity arose.
No, rather, I think it might be better to cut off the breath.
It's because you don't know what else you'll do after the dragon.
Each saintess has the ability to be called the magician's natural enemy, but Dia would have no problem.
I thought there would be a chance of winning with Dia's ability, but the reason I sent her was also because of the request I had told you before.
As promised, he gave me a chance to talk one-on-one.
Since the saintess suffered from evil deeds, she has the right to dispose of the saintess.
There is a little bit of that care.
Even without a word, it was clear that Dia was still pissed off after the last epidemic.
So I can't help but give it a chance.
It wouldn't be a big problem if Dia continued to fight the saintess and prevented the dragon from giving additional orders.
By the time they reach a decision, the dragon will be put in order.
“Now then, let’s start applying the dragon in earnest.”
I ordered the punitive force to switch to an offensive in earnest.
The attack starts now.
“One thing like this is only going to get attention.”
A nobleman who was watching my command pointed out.
“I know. That's why we need her power. Are you ready for Pena?”
“I know. Don't worry, I'm already ready.”
Pena, who had been sitting near me and watching the command so far so as not to get in the way, got up and pretended to cast a spell.
“okay! Needing the power of Her Highness, the Princess of the Empire!”
The aristocrat who raised the question exclaimed excitedly to himself.
Everyone knew what Pena was summoning because they had already heard rumors.
Yeah, she's not exactly what this place needs.
exactly.
“Please come out. You are the fire spirit king.”
Pena's artifact reacts and summons a large amount of mana and flames, raging inside the barracks.
“Aaaaaaaaaaaaa!?”
And let it be full of screams.
“Boo fire!”
“Aaaaaaaaaaa!!”
“Call the rice soldiers!”
It has become a melting pot of chaos.
....Ah, did you think I should have called this outside?
I and Pena, who knew it wasn't a hot fire anyway, were fine, but the nobles, who didn't know the nature of the spirit's fire, were in a frenzy.
“Hey... I'll have to consider Pena's place.”
“sorry. I forgot to sing it with the feeling of a celebration call.”
Pena averted his gaze as if he was embarrassed.
no what I forgot too.
It was because he knew very well that the fire of the spirits could not burn even a piece of paper if there was no specific intention to burn them.
But you don't know that, and you're in a hurry.
Those idiots...
Haa... I can't stand it.
“...Pena, send that nuisance king's son quickly. Before they all pass out.”
huh.
Pena also pointed out with her hand without saying anything.
You don't have to communicate commands in the language anyway.
If you become the spirit king, you can read Pena's deep consciousness and read her intentions immediately after being summoned.
“Then please.”
[...I'll comply with your request.]
A low voice echoed heavily, and the flames that filled the command room escaped.
Then please, Spirit King.”
I murmured as I felt the fire spirit king's mana heading toward the dragon.
It is an eye for an eye.
Monsters are monsters.
this is a tradition
Therefore, if the other side brings out the dragon, this side can send out the spirit king.
Garat Spirit King! decided on you!
Please bring justice to the evil dragon.
“By the way, Arell? What can I do now?”
Calling the fire spirit king, Pena, now free, asks with anticipation.
I told her coolly.
“I have nothing to do. So just sit there in moderation.”
“huh?”
“there! Anyone can bring Pena something cool.”
After receiving a cold drink from the soldier, Pena muttered incredulously.
“But aren’t wars really this tense?”
“Don’t get me wrong, it’s only here.”
I warned her in advance, as a false perception of the war was likely to settle in her.
After receiving the Ice Breath, the subjugation party spread the distance as scheduled.
By now, the time has come for it to arrive according to the plan.
“come! I'm here!”
One of the knights pointed to the sky and shouted.
Where he pointed, a huge amount of fire was flying toward the dragon.
And the flames soon multiplied and gradually increased, becoming the shape of a huge giant.
As if to fight the dragon on an equal footing, it grew to the same size as the dragon.
“Ohhh!”
“Is that the fire spirit king!”
The soldiers cheered.
Until now, he had been intimidated by the majesty of the dragon, but an existence comparable to him suddenly appeared as an ally on this side.
Of course, fraud is bound to rise.
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The Fire Spirit King seemed to have noticed the soldiers cheering as if they were displeased.
It seems that people's support is not welcome.
Before long, the Spirit King's eyes turned to the rampaging white dragon.
[I don't know why dragons get involved in human conflict. This side has no choice but to stop you based on the pact.
So understand!]
solemn cry.
At the declaration of the fire spirit king, the white dragon rushed at it with a roar that seemed insignificant of intelligence.
The dragon, which was rushing at it with the momentum to bite it at any moment, was hit head-on by the fire giant.
The fire spirit king seemed to be pushed back a little, but soon the spirit king struck the dragon's face with his fist.
“Ohhh!”
Those who watched cheered.
Then, it spewed fierce flames from its entire body and swallowed the white dragon intact.
An ordinary creature would have enough firepower, but the dragon jumped out casually and crashed into the spirit king.
The soldiers watched in awe in a fight that they would only see once in their lives.
The knights were also at a loss for words.
Some were cheering.
“okay! Well done! I'm punching you there! Grab it and throw it away!”
And Kania, too, let go of reason for a moment and was shouting.
Why did he turn to support even this princess?
Well, there is something boiling about the sight of a fire giant and a dragon fighting.
“...No, isn't this the time to be like this?”
A surreal sight unfolded in front of her eyes, but Asha quietly pointed out without being swept away by the excitement of the other knights.
“We must move according to Arell-nim's instructions. What are you all doing?”
Only then did the knights come to their senses and lead the soldiers to prepare for the next operational action.
Asha recalled that Arel had warned her in the first place.
“According to Arel-sama’s words, the Spirit King alone will not be enough!”
As she said, little by little, it started to look like the spirit king was being pushed back.
No, it was actually pushed.
All the Spirit King did was to prevent the dragon from rampaging.
So now is the chance for the spirit king to suppress the dragon even a little bit.
The soldiers moved quickly and prepared for the next operation.
What they brought was a huge, long chain.
A titanium chain originally intended for work use.
Soldiers carried it, and wizards lifted it up with magic and flew it towards the dragon.
Titanium chains are wrapped around the arm, waist, neck and wings, and the dragon struggles to escape as the soldiers pull on it.
Such a dragon is also suppressed by the fire spirit king.
Temporarily, but successfully restrained.
“I have to find the Yeokrin!”
Asha ordered the next action, shouting to find the dragon's weakness that Arel had told her to find.
Immediately, all the knights who could write an aura rushed towards the restrained dragon.
*
Normal weapons do not work on dragon scales.
Although it is a creature with high body durability, this is because dragons instinctively apply various protections to their bodies.
That's why it's almost impossible to pierce these scales.
“Haaaaa!!
Even if the knight Kania, who had reached the level of an Aura Master, swung the sword with all his might, it was only enough to scratch the scales.
While the other troops drew the dragon's attention and somehow managed to confuse it, the knights who had reached the level of proficiency in handling Auras, including Cania, attacked the dragon's body without mercy.
Asha continued to fire consecutive attacks with her spear, and Seina also boldly climbed onto the dragon's body and tried to stab it with her sword.
But still, no one's attack was at best peeling off a few scales.
In the meantime, the dragon defended, probably nervous because his whole body was scratched by swords and spears.
The raiding parties quickly withdrew and opened up the distance.
The chain was tightened tightly and the spirit king was also suppressed more vigorously.
Still, it was difficult to completely block the movement, but when the dragon somehow moved its head and fired a breath, the wizards who moved as predicted defended it and bounced it in the wrong direction.