Academy’s Genius Swordmaster - Chapter 254

254. Advent (2)

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『Everything according to his will.』

The giant who called himself Duaru spread his wings. The air shuddered with the gust of wind that blew again. The dragons who were caught in shock were coming to their senses one by one.

【What is that guy?】

【The Sky Tower in one blow…!】

It was unbelievable power. The Sky Tower was leaning. The structure that had existed since the time the Dragon City was founded, and seemed to be holding its upright body for eternity, was collapsing.

The Sky Tower was not simply a tall structure. The old tower, which was used as the residence of countless servants including the Dragon King, was the symbol and pride of Adren.

【This kind of nonsense…!】

They were confused about which to look between Douaru and the collapsing Sky Tower. A conclusion was soon drawn. The group of dragons split into two.

【We will kill him. Stop the collapse!]

[Ah, I got it.]

They divided the number of people and moved one side to the giant and the other side to prevent the collapse of the Sky Tower. It was an orderly movement, as if it had been practiced beforehand.

Originally, in the world of dragons, it was considered that only low-level creatures did group behavior, but now was not the time to take care of such trivial pride.

The dragon’s shadow filled the crumbling city. Duaru’s new form was surrounded and covered by dozens of dragons. Every time the destructive magic exploded, a roar rang out.

Before long, the other one also arrived at the Sky Tower. The spot where the giant’s spear exploded reminded me of the side of a whale that had been bitten by a shark. It wasn’t light destruction by any means, but the slope was slow, so it seemed like it could still prevent collapse.

Dragons surrounded the tower in a circle. Their horns, which had gathered mana, were shining the same color as their respective scales. Those who arrived first started taking action. The Earth Dragons, whose bodies were covered with rocks and ores, stamped their feet.

【The Sky Tower is our pride. Don’t let it collapse!]

【Damn it, my egg is still in there!】

Koo goo goo! Rocks resembling mountains rose from the water surface of the lake. As the forest dragon spread its wings, thick and strong plants began to grow here and there, wrapping around the outer wall of the tower.

Each magic was at a level that could be called a miracle. Every time a silent spell was chanted, the magic that was manifested was supporting or reinforcing the Sky Tower. The strong dragons were either directly pushing the tower or pulling it in the opposite direction of tilting by biting the vines.

Because the tower was so huge, the effect was insignificant. Still, little by little, I could feel the speed of the incline slowing down. how long has it been Ku-gu-gu-gu… The Sky Tower, which had been slowly leaning, stopped for an instant.

[It stopped!]

The faces of the dragons brightened. Cheers erupted from everywhere. I honestly thought it would fail, but how can I do this?

【Is it over there yet?】

【Something is quiet. I think I’ve already caught it.]

I couldn’t hear the roar that resonated from the other side of the sky. After finishing their work, they were about to turn in the direction of Duaru. Hey profit! A flash of light that flew through the wind landed near the tower’s root.

【This is this!】

The eyes of the dragons grew wide. It was a window with the same light as the one I had seen before. It was the moment they rushed to rectify the situation. Kwaaaang-! The brilliance that made up the window intensified and an explosion occurred. Pillars of light burst out with the roar of water spray from the lake and soared above the clouds.

[Heh heh heh heh!]

The dragons who were not caught in the explosion were shocked. The pillar of light soon faded away like fog dispersing.

【My God…】

There were no living creatures inside the lake, where more than half of the water was gone. Only pieces of scales or broken horns floating on the surface of the water gave information that a dragon was here.

As soon as the smoke disappeared, the wall of the destroyed tower was revealed. Kugu Palace! The collapse resumed. The Sky Tower began to tilt at a much faster rate than before.

Even if I tried to stop it, it was not enough. Despair appeared on the faces of the dragons who belatedly looked in the direction where Duaru was. The pure white giant was standing up in the sky in good health without a single scratch.

At his feet, the corpses of his once famous compatriots were piled up like a mountain. The damage was so severe that it was difficult to understand whether it was a dragon or a piece of meat that had been randomly cut to be sold at a butcher’s shop.

Duaru’s body was absorbing an unknown white smoke that seeped from the corpse.

“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 horrors were divided into two main categories.

【This is not this. I’m going to step back…!]

【I’ll kill you right away!!】

The seventeenth ran in furiously, and the third ran away. As Duaru raised his arms towards them, the spinning spears of light shot out all at once.

In fact, things like their choices didn’t matter too much. Because Duaru’s spear did not cover people. There is only a difference between receiving it with the back or receiving it with the chest or stomach.

Furbuck-! Duaru’s spear flew through the sky and hit the bodies of the dragons. A series of explosions announced the resumption of the massacre.

Dragon King Ajidhaka was watching the scene from a distance. The two heads that had not yet been consumed shouted in rage.

【The Tower of Sky is collapsing and my servants are dying-】

【Why are you still in awe!】

The road to hell was being drawn. His loyal subordinates were dying without a single scream. Even if he approached by avoiding the window, he did not allow the bizarre shield and the gust of wind from the flapping of his wings to damage the giant.

It wasn’t this. Even in the eyes of the dragon king who dreamed of war, they were facing a futile dog death. He had to stop the tower from collapsing immediately and save his men.

However, the third head, who took control of the body, did not allow it. He quietly moved to a corner and was recovering the energy exhausted from fighting Orsay.

The third head opened its mouth only after seeing the explosion of the last dragon that rushed at Duaru.

【Now you can step out soon. If I had run amok like that, I would have lost enough strength.]

【What the hell…!】

At first, I thought I heard it wrong. The faces of the two heads, which had been lost in frustration, were contorted in astonishment.

【You can’t believe it…for this-】

【Did you just ignore the whole situation?】

【Yes. Because I’m the only one who has the potential to harm him anyway. In order to engage in a dangerous fight, it is the right decision to exhaust the rest of the horses and tire the enemy.]

It was a dry voice, devoid of emotion. Ajidahaka’s two heads roared.

【Are you

going to give up on your minimum duty?】

【Obviously, the expression “you” is a bit harsh. I am you, Ajidahaka.]

But all that came back was a cold mocking laugh. Hearing the words of the third head, Ajidhaka tilted her head.

【…You’re my burden-】 【What

do you mean ?】

I am unmistakably a part of you, born of your desire to defeat Navardoze.]

【What…!】

【The power from a faraway place awakened me. Nothing matters to me except the purpose of defeating Navardoze. because you wanted it Do you understand?]

The third head calmly continued. He was saying that he was not a completely new personality, but a personality that originated from the dragon king himself.

Shocked, the rest of the heads swallowed their words. I hope there is such a truth. The old adage not to be swallowed up by emotions was reaching me more desperately than ever.

Duaru, who had almost killed the dragon, was now looking down at the survivors in the city as if licking them. With a flashing long spear in hand. The third head spat out.

[Going.]

Faaaaang-! Suddenly, the dragon king’s wings spread out like an explosion. A gale no less than a giant swept over the ruined city. The discolored scales scattered pale white light like the moon instead of brilliant golden light. The huge body that rose with just one flap of its wings rushed towards Duaru.

【That’s all the arrogance!】

The third head roared. The sun began to collect in his mouth. There was no other way but to cooperate, so the other two heads prepared to fire their breath.

“You.”

Duaru, who was about to throw a spear under the curtain, raised his head. The dragon king’s overwhelming gigantic body was approaching, ignoring the gale that arose from its wings.

bang! Before long, the dragon king and the protection of the stars collided in the air. There was no damage to the curtain, but due to the large difference in weight class, Duaru was pushed back all the way.

Faaaaa…! As the dragon king raised his right arm high, his grip began to brighten. The enormous mana concentrated in the palm of my hand was blooming like a haze and distorting the space.

It was a skill learned while fighting Orsay. As Duaru tried to get back into his stance, the Dragon King’s hand fell on top of his head. It was the moment the white arc collided with the curtain. Wow! As it was, Duaru’s body fell to the ground.

【Disappear!】

Three streams of breath poured out from the Dragon King’s mouth, which opened at the same time. Aaaah-! The amplified breaths gathered in one place attacked Duaru. Due to the heat, the compressed air exploded and a shock wave burst out. The third head, which spewed out beams, was the car that was certain of victory.

hooked! The spear of light that flew through the beams was embedded in the Dragon King’s side.

【Gagging…!】

The eyes of the three heads widened. The breath, which had been pouring down like a waterfall, cut off in an instant. I could feel the spear piercing my scales pierce my intestines. A familiar voice rang out.

『Ephemeral one.』

Go-go-go… Douaru’s body slowly rose above the hole in the ground. There were still no scars on his ivory-white skin.

【How…how…】

It was impossible. The third head said in a trembling voice. However, Duaru turned his back and flew away without leaving any answer.

【There you are…】

The third head was the car that was trying to talk. Suddenly, the long spear embedded in his side radiated a bright light. There was nothing to deal with. Kwaaaaaaang-!!! A pillar of light rose with the explosion and engulfed Ajdahaka.

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“Ah… finally…”

Bishop Fargene of the Northwest Diocese knelt. The laity who followed him also knelt in place and paid their respects. When I raised my head, I saw Duaru throwing a spear at Adren in the distance.

“First star. Please run amok to your heart’s content.”

Pargene said in a high-pitched voice. Finally, the beginning of the arrival of the stars was fired. When the headmaster suddenly changed the plan completely, I wondered what it was, but it was fortunate that it succeeded.

It was a genius idea to think of using Ajidahaka’s inferiority complex and tenacity. Pargene, who stood up, opened her mouth.

“let’s go. Return to headquarters.”

He was on the way to escape with his men after completing a mission in Adren. Now that they had reached the edge of the island, the airship they had prepared would appear if they went a little further. Pargene, who suddenly felt something strange, tilted her head.

“hmm?”

There was no reply from his subordinates. Pargene turned her head and froze in place. Two battered young men were standing side by side, glaring at him.

“hi.”

“What…”

a fierce-looking young man raised his hand in greeting. Pargene sighed. I didn’t feel the presence at all until I came here.

Both of them looked hideous, as if they had just climbed from the cauldron of hell. A body covered in large and small wounds could be seen beyond the rag-like torn parts. From head to toe, there was blood of unknown origin.

The deep red color showed that they had painted over countless times. what are these guys Pargene’s face contorted as she looked at the two of them.

“Why are you here…!”

Upon closer inspection, both of them were the ones who were causing a riot in the Sky Tower. Belatedly, the devastation around her came into view. The only one alive was himself. The believers who had been praying together became headless corpses and were rolling on the floor. said Ronan.

“I was chased by eleven dragons. When I came to my senses, it was here.”

“There were twelve.”

Schlieffen, who was still, corrected the error in the number. They had just shaken off the pursuit team sent by the Dragon King. Pargene, who had been breathing heavily, opened her mouth.

“Crazy children! A gale…”

It was the car he was about to shout the starting language to activate the power. The hilt snapped in Schlieffen’s hand, and a gust of wind brushed his tongue.

Chew! The tongue, which rotated once in the air, fell to the floor. Pargene’s eyes widened when she saw the chubby mass of flesh.

“Oops…!”

Blood spattered. Pain as if the cutting edge was being poked with a pharynx. I wanted to faint right away, but the bishop’s seat was not bought with money.

It was the moment when he somehow overcame the intense pain and pulled out the mace attached to his waist. Ronan, who had already dug into his arms, swung his sword. Awesome! Pargene’s head, separated from the body, flew through the air. The slowly leaning body fell over the corpses of the disciples.

“…finally, this shit happened.”

After roughly wiping away the blood, Ronan sighed. It seemed that a lot had happened to the chased bird. Where did the Dragon King and Orsay go and why did the Sky Tower collapse?

Like his disciples, Ronan urinated on the corpse of Pargene, whose head had disappeared. He raised his gaze and looked at Duaru. Judging by the manicured bald head, he was right about the family he had met before.

“long time no see.”

If it was long, it was long and if it was short, it was short. Ronan, who danced in pants, moved in the direction of the city. The eastern sky was slowly brightening.