Academy’s Genius Swordmaster - Chapter 256

256. Clash (7)

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Kurreung…! The sewer was vibrating. It was an earthquake caused by Duaru’s bombardment, but Ajdahaka, who had lost his senses, did not notice it.

They were talking about the old days. Realizing the situation, Alibrihe’s face hardened for an instant. Ajidahaka, noticing that the conversation was cut off, asked a question.

【Alibrihe?】

“Ah. I’m sorry. To think for a moment.”

Alibrihe let out an awkward laugh. After stroking his beard a few times, he continued.

“The day you became king is still good in my eyes. It was a time of great confusion as Lady Navardoze stepped down from the throne without leaving any word about the successor. That was already hundreds of years ago.”

【Has it happened already?】

“Originally, time goes by fast when you look back.”

Ajidahaka, who was reflecting on her memories, laughed. It feels like it was yesterday, but if you count the days properly, it was a distant past.

Adren, whose throne was empty, was in confusion. Human cities are hard to run properly, but managing a community inhabited by arrogant dragons and their servants was a daunting task.

A competent leader was indispensable. After long discussions, the dragons decided to elect a monarch in the traditional and simple way, in which the strongest becomes the ruler. Ajdahaka said.

[They were all weaklings. In the first place, there were no qualifications except for Jim.]

“Ha ha ha… Maybe so.”

All the dragons who claimed to use some strength fought a bloody battle to rule as dragons among dragons. Ajidhaka was also one of them and won the victory proudly. Alibrihe chuckled.

“Well, in the end, it was the right decision. He was strong, but he definitely did a good job because he had two heads. To the point where I wondered if I needed three of them.”

【…Shut up.】

“Yes, yes. I’m sorry. Anyway, you still…”

The old story continued. The two ancient dragons shared memories, forgetting even the hopeless situation. Having traveled the world together for decades, there was a lot to talk about. Alibrihe said.

“The birth of a multi-headed dragon is often considered a great auspicious sign. It’s far rarer than having multiple wings. I’ll tell you now, but when I was a kid, the fact that you hung out with me made me feel honored.”

【Because you are different from other idiots.】

Ajidahaka affirmed. In fact, Alibrihe was one of the few people who thought he was on the same level as him. In the first place, he was the greatest genius in the clan.

“Thank you for saying that. Do you remember when the two of you went to visit Navardoje in the midst of your wanderings? I went to ask, not to kill like now, but to know what to do with my life from now on.”

【It seems that something like that happened…】

“Do you remember what he said to you then?”

Ajidhaka fell silent at the sudden question. It was a long time ago, so my memory was sparse. I must have said something while stroking my hair.

【No.】

“I definitely remember. He said he would become a great king who would save and lead countless compatriots, or an evil dragon who would tremble the world. I think you look more like the latter now.”

【…What do you want to say?】

“I’m just curious. How did you, who were so noble, come to this point?”

Alibrihe asked. Silence fell. Gradually heavy eyelids signaled approaching death.

It’s the last time anyway, so I thought it wouldn’t be bad to just say it coolly and die. Ajidhaka, who had been silent, opened her mouth.

【…I didn’t like the second one.】

“Hmm?”

【Jim made Adren a city of gold. I set order and established an environment in which my compatriots and their servants could live comfortably. I swear, I have never neglected the fate given to me to rule.]

“No one can deny that. It is your credit for making the city of dragons prosperous.”

Alibrihe groaned. In fact, it was the achievements of the second dragon king, Ajdahaka, that the existence of dragons had a full-fledged impact on the world and became objects of respect and fear.

【Nevertheless, the servants and the people respected the mother of fire more than Jim. I didn’t like that. So I tried to put it away.]

“…Honestly, this is a bit difficult to understand. You know that respect for Navardoze-nim is inevitable.”

Alibrihe frowned. It was a much more private reason than he expected. I never thought I’d teamed up with Nebula Clazier for something like this.

“And the majority of your countrymen and people respected you. That’s deep in my heart. It’s a little strange, but you were a very good king.”

【Know. I knew, but…]

Ajidahaka struggled to raise her voice. The blurred vision had long since been covered in darkness. He opened his mouth in a world where even sound is now disappearing.

【I didn’t want to lose to that ‘unavoidable’…】

“Huh.”

Ajidhaka, who was dragging his horse by the tail, lowered his head. Alibrihe sighed lightly. At least, while he was licking his lips, his head drooped.

how long has it been like that

Ajidhaka, who had been stretched out as if dead, opened her eyes, coughing up blood.

【Care-!!】

“Oh my gosh. You buried it.”

Alibrihe clicked his tongue. I quickly dodged it, but in the end, I was covered with about a bowl of blood. Ajidahaka stammered in a confused tone.

【Kuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu! Suddenly, what is this…!]

All of a sudden, the stagnant sensation returned, and the pain began to spread from the side. The sound of the water, which had been quiet, grew louder. The increasingly clear vision was again reflecting the bleak landscape of the sewers. thud! thud! Vibrations emanating from somewhere shook the air.

The pain, which had gradually intensified, eventually turned into an unbearable excruciating pain. The sound of grinding teeth resounded from his teeth that had been clenched too hard.

The figure of Ajidahaka, twisting his neck and jumping wildly, was like an earthworm crawling up on the ground on a rainy day. Alibrihe, who was watching the scene, laughed.

“It seems that they are treating you from above.”

【Kheu…Treatment?】

“What is new, but. you were a good king I guess I’m not the only one who thinks so.”

Ajidhaka’s eyes widened. Then I could feel that my body was moving. Something like a vine was gently wrapping around his neck and pulling him.

The figure of Alibrihe was slowly moving away. There were a lot of things I wanted to ask a friend I hadn’t seen in a while, but I couldn’t dare to ask because I was in so much pain.

“Goodbye. Think carefully about why you were born with two heads.”

【Ali… Bruhe…!】

“I don’t think it’s at least to harbor double hatred and jealousy.”

Alibrihe waved his hand. Ajidhaka, who had barely regained his composure, was about to say something. Kwaaang! At the same time as the pulling force became stronger, the scenery in front of my eyes changed. Three of his necks were pulled hard and pulled out of the ground.

【Whoops!】

Ajidahaka sighed. Cool air swept through his lungs. A huge vine plant tightly tying the upper body caught my eye. A familiar voice echoed from behind.

“Peha! oh my god…!”

“Are you out of your mind?!”

Ajidhaka turned his head. The first thing I saw was the steel dragon Naransonia. There were a dozen dragons that made up her entourage, including her.

[What…!]

They were biting or holding the stems of the vines connected to their upper bodies one by one. It seemed that they were the ones who pulled him out of the sewer and treated him.

Ajidhaka, who grasped the situation, lowered her gaze. A terrible scar remained on his side. It seemed to be a trace of urgent healing of the spot that was hit by the giant. Naransonia said.

“your majesty. I tried my best, but it was so serious that it was impossible to cure it. Please transform into a human or a small creature and escape from Adren.”

【…Escape?】

“Yes. It seems that the giant from before was planning to make Adren fall entirely. We are intensively attacking the floating stones in the center of the island.”

The left wing of Naransonia who said so was neatly cut. It was a wound from his own beam. By the way, Ajdahaka asked, unable to hide his bewilderment, about letting Adren fall.

【What does that mean? You…]

“We must go to protect the servants. I’ll buy you some time, so hurry up and escape. Fortunately, he doesn’t pay much attention to us.”

Hearing those words, Ajidhaka raised his head. I could see Duaru floating in the distance and throwing a spear at the ground.

On the ground, some faint giants were roaming around and committing massacres. Dragons who still had energy were dealing with them, but they were secretly strong and there were so many of them that they were struggling.

[As for Jim…]

Ajidahaka’s mouth fell open. The conversation I had with Alibrihe in the sewer was floating in my head. Did he say he would become a great king or an evil dragon? At first, I couldn’t tell if it was real or not. It was the car he was about to say.

Suddenly, the third head, which had been passed out, opened its eyes.

[…what did you faint from?]

[You bastard.]

Ajidahaka, who became the head in the middle, glared at him. The third head didn’t say a word and started looking around. He understood the situation in an instant and spoke in an emotionless voice.

【Hmm… I’m sure this won’t work.】

【What do you mean it won’t work?】

Suddenly, the two wings slowly spread out. Fortunately, the wings were not damaged, so the senses remained intact. The third head, who had been suffocating, opened his mouth.

【There is no win. Step back for now and plan for the future.]

【I’m sure you guys have heard that Adren is falling. And if Jim runs away in this situation, who is going to protect those who remain?]

【That’s for the rest of us to do on their own. You know very well that you can’t win.]

The face in the middle of the head stiffened. The dragons, including Naransonia, didn’t say anything. The third head continued.

【And you never know. Navardoze will kill him. Her personality would undoubtedly intervene. It’s the right time to attack when that monster has been defeated and weakened.]

【…Are you serious?】

【Of course. Don’t ask twice.]

The third wing firmly concluded. He said looking down at Naransonia.

【You guys buy time. Still, your head is spinning a bit.]

“…Yes. your majesty.”

Naransonia nodded. As he had originally argued, there was no disagreement at all. Then, in the midst of silence, the head called him.

【Hey.】

【What is it?】

She seemed to know what she had to do. It was the moment when the third head turned in an annoyed manner. Wow! His head snapped at his neck as he suddenly lunged at him.

【Khaaaaagh! What are you doing!]

The third head roared. The middle head added strength to the jaw instead of answering. Kwajik! Sharp teeth cut into the scales and blood spurted out.

【Geuuuuuuuu…!】

The head in the middle let out a moan mixed with pain. Although their personalities were different, because they shared the same body, the pain was transmitted intact. He spoke without loosening his jaw.

【Jim was stupid. No matter how much I wanted to defeat Navardoze, I couldn’t let you in. Gone from here!]

[Kahia … Okaya was destined to be like this. It saved me a lot of trouble…!]

The third head twisted suddenly and bit the nape of the middle head. Then two hands came up and grabbed his horn and face at the same time. It was a tremendous force that seemed to destroy the skull.

【Keew!】

【To be stupid. Don’t you know that this body is mine now!]

The third head exploded into a frenzy. As expected, the one with body control had a much better advantage.

What the middle head can do is endure the pain. And I had no choice but to do everything in my power not to fall off by driving my teeth deeper.

He had long since abandoned his face as a king. The subordinates were watching the master fighting with them, not knowing what to do.

The taut balance was tilting toward the third head. An indescribable sensation tickled a nerve in the first head.

‘This…!’

It was a piercingly familiar sensation that had been with her since she woke up from the egg. The corners of her mouth in the middle of her head rose slightly.

【…You’re the one who’s stupid.】

【What?】

The third head narrowed his forehead. Judging that it was a futile attempt to buy time, he added strength to his grasp. The first head, who had been moaning, opened his mouth again.

【Even the number of her own heads-】

【I can’t count them.】

Suddenly, a woman’s voice rang out from behind. The scales on the third head stood up sharply. It was the car he hurriedly turned his head. Kwajik! The right head rushed in from a blind spot and bit the nape of his pale neck vigorously.

[Kyaah!]

Blood flew in the sky. A desperate scream rang out. The third head unwittingly loosened its jaw and hand. The middle head did not miss the golden opportunity. Freed, he bit the third head just below its chin.

【Jim’s mistake-】

【Correct it here.】

【Wait! Don’t you want to defeat Navardoze?! With our strength, it is possible! As long as we get rid of that weird guy, no one will stand in our way!]

The third head, unable to move, exclaimed desperately. It was an ugly appearance that was not at all reminiscent of his previous appearance. The middle head coldly rhymed.

【Nothing like that anymore-】

【I don’t need it.】

【Wait…!】

The second head concluded. It was the car the third head was trying to say. The two heads that were biting on the neck from the opposite side pulled back at the same time. Chow ah! The pale scales were torn up and down. A third head was torn from the neck.

“Your Majesty…!”

The eyes of the dragons who were watching were wide open. A huge amount of blood soaked the ground. The middle head, now the left one, shook its head. bang! The third head, which had been sloppily torn off, rolled on the floor.

【Huh uh uh uh uh

uh uh uh uh uh…!】

The body that had been discolored to white was regaining its beautiful golden color again. It was painful, like fainting, but there was no time to relax.

Fain! Ajidahaka spread her wings as if to explode and soared into the sky. A loud cry echoed through the air above Adren.

【Tell me! Everyone living in the city of dragons obey my command!]

【Kill the intruders and stop Adren from falling!】

****

“Go away!”

[Retreat!]

Asher screamed and waved his arms. An invisible force bounced off the giants of light. However, they were not strong enough to kill them, so they quickly got up.

“Gooooh clothes!”

A black, huge tail fell over the heads of the giants, who braced themselves again. Kwaaang! In the place where the tail was raised again, only traces of fog-like light remained and floated.

“Keep coming! What to do…!”

Asher cried and said. They were surrounded by dozens of giants not long after Duaru scattered the feathers. He desperately resisted using the remaining mana and Orsay’s tail, but the limit was gradually approaching.

【It seems that this is the end.】

This time, there was really no answer. Killing and killing the endless giants were gradually narrowing the siege. Orse, who was busily wagging his tail, said in a resigned tone.

【It’s a pity, wizard. If you had abandoned me, only you would have saved your life.]

“What am I doing…!”

【Is there any particular reason not to?】

“Well, we fought together… I would never abandon a colleague…”

under! Orsay snorted. How dare a human equal a dragon? It was very offensive and cocky, but I didn’t feel bad about it.

[A colleague.]

Orse twisted his lips. If I had known before, I thought I could do a lot of fun things, but it was just a pity.

The giants were now right in front of their eyes. At first glance, it was enough to knock down a stone wall with a single punch, but it seemed that it was not enough to die gracefully. Adren would crash anyway, so a terrible death was a predestined procedure.

“Benefit…!”

【Big ah- !!】

The dragon and man who prepared for death were the car shouting the last will of life. Chow ah! Suddenly, dozens of red lines were drawn over the giants’ bodies.

“…goo?”

“uh?”

The movements of the giants stopped for a moment. Asher and Orsay’s eyes widened. It was the car that the giants, realizing that something was wrong, were about to turn around. Paaang! The lines drawn on their bodies expanded in an instant, and their bodies collapsed as if they were about to explode.

【This is.】

“Goooh…!”

The shapes of the giants turned into light and disappeared. It was a dreamy sight, like a mirage disappearing. Before long, a young man walked out of the spot where the light had subsided. Asher’s eyes widened.

“Ro Ronan!”

“Were you here?”

It was a face I missed. Asher’s eyes were watery. Ronan’s blood-stained face looked more spleen than ever.

Instead of answering, he swung his sword. Awesome! The slash, which had the color of aurora, neatly cut the combination of matter and magic. The prison that held him and Orsay shattered and shattered.

“Ouch!”

【You bastard…!】

Kung! Orse, freed, was sprawled on the floor. Asher, who was sitting on top, chewed his tongue. It was because Pharaoh did not have enough power. Ronan, who held the sword in one turn, opened his mouth.

“What are you both doing here. It’s ugly.”