Volume 17 Chapter 19 To The Time Of Farewell And Reunion
Ding. The surroundings fell into an eerie silence.
"It should have petrified you completely, but──"
In the eerie silence, Goldred spoke.
"Your evasion was a moment quicker. I could only catch your right leg."
"Was that tale of humanity just a ploy to catch me off guard...?!"
"No, it was sincere."
As I glared, Goldred shrugged dramatically.
With a sorrowful──yet theatrical──expression, he looked at me.
"I have a personal fondness for you. That's why it's sad that I must dispose of you here."
"Weren't we supposed to cooperate to reach the [Final Layer]?"
"That can change depending on the situation. Whether I cooperate until the end or discard you halfway──it's up to my judgment at the time."
Goldred crossed his arms with arrogance.
"You saw the Dark Demon King's magic sword earlier, which has boosted the power of your '3rd spell formation'. With this many points, you could fire that technique dozens of times, right? Even I might not be able to withstand it. That's why I've decided to dispose of you here."
"This...!"
I focused my strength into my right leg.
But the petrification of my right leg is progressing little by little from my shin to my knee and then to my thigh.
[Bestowal] can't interfere with [Change]...!
However, thanks to the defensive items I was wearing that had been enhanced with 'Enhancement Bestowal', the petrification progressed slowly.
I can still fight!
"Remove the petrification, Goldred"
"What if I don't solve it?"
"I'm gonna slam this guy down──"
Rrrrrr...!
Countless weapons such as swords, spears, and axes appeared behind me.
Some of them are black magic swords - yes, they are weapons that I was able to use after seeing the attacks of 'Dark Demon King' Grandilis in the previous battle.
"3rd spell expression?"
"I got a lot of points so I can shoot without hesitation"
I glared at Goldred.
"Defending the magic swords is a bit tricky. And there are too many of them."
Goldred sighed.
"...Seriously, Dark Demon King really went out of his way"
"I'll say it again. Break the petrification."
I told Goldred.
"If you don't, I'll shoot."
"Hmph. That's just bluster."
Goldred smirked.
"You can defeat monsters, but you can't attack humans, can you? I've heard about your past battles from Deeta and Cyril."
"Tsk...!"
I bit my lip.
"Even so,"
I clenched my fist.
I steeled my resolve.
"If I don't act, I'll be acted upon──!"
Swoosh!
I fired several magic swords from behind.
It wasn't a 'broadside shot' like before; it was a 'partial shot.'
It was a bit of a gamble, but it seemed to work out.
"You're quite skilled, aren't you──Phoenix Blaze King, Golden Beast King?"
Goldred called to the two monsters.
"[Phoenix Blaze]"
"[Gigantic Cannon]"
The flames that emanated from the Phoenix Blaze King's wings and the light breath that the Golden Beast King exhaled shot down the magic sword I had fired.
Two monsters with the same power as the Light Dragon King──surely it won't be that easy to defeat them.
"But!"
Behind me, countless weapons appear.
"...!?"
"This time it's the 3rd spell style 'volley'"
Thanks to the large amount of points, it's now possible to boldly cast the 3rd spell type, which was previously difficult to time.
And, what's more──I've never tried this before,
"Two 3rd spell expressions are used at the same time. Can your guys withstand this?"
"So you're ready to fight, huh?"
Goldred's expression became grim.
"But don't you forget? I got a lot of points, just like you."
He reached into his pocket and pulled something out.
It was a wooden carved dragon.
This would serve as a substitute for his 3rd spell.
"──! No way"
Then I suddenly realized.
The true nature of what he is trying to create with [Change].
"You have a deep connection with this man. Come on out──"
Goldred holds up a wooden dragon and sings.
"Light Dragon King Dig Fa Rose!"
──And so, the 3 beasts of the stars stand before Goldred──.
A massive dragon cloaked in golden radiance.
A giant phoenix adorned in pitch black.
A giant beast shrouded in azure armor.
"Hehehe, how about that? The sight of all 3 star beasts together is a view you'll never witness again for eternity. It's spectacular."
Indeed, it exudes tremendous power.
And,
"Rain Garlanddd...!"
The voice of the Light Dragon King clearly mixed with anger.
Or perhaps hatred.
Even if it isn't the real thing, does that mean the essence is the same?
"I was defeated by you──this memory, I now carry with me."
Said the Light Dragon King.
"Anger and hatred, and humiliation as well,"
"...!"
I heightened my vigilance.
"Now, either be protected by the three beasts or rapidly cast 3rd-tier spells... the winner will move forward first."
Goldred said.
"From here on, it's not a joint effort. It's a competition──a fight to the death."
"I don't want to kill each other."
When I say I'm prepared, I mean I'm prepared to fight.
Killing someone is not something you can just accept so easily.
"You're kind. But that's not strength."
Goldred said cruelly.
"Strength comes with the ruthlessness to abandon others when necessary. Like me──"
Indeed, he has killed those who once banished him.
Unlike me, he's been ready to kill people for a long time.
I still can't let go of my doubts.
"You can never win against me, who has no doubts. It's over. Rain Garland!"
"[Dragon Slash]!"
Gogh!
Suddenly, a Shockwave came charging in from the side and slammed into Goldred.
When he turned around, he saw a beautiful young knight with her golden hair tied up.
"Lily...!?"
Furthermore,
"We're here too"
"Hey Rain. It's been a while."
Martina and Margaret were standing next to Lily.
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