Chapter 261: Guardian Deity or Demon? (III)
His feet shook, his muscles tensed, and even his head slowly started to sink downwards. Valiant and Sekka were halfway down into a kneeling position. Only Agnis, Zero, and Zeraph were the three that still partially stood.
Warning! Warning! Warning! A fallen angel had descended! Warning! Warning! Warning!
Red alert messages flared all around Zero and the players. Zero could tense up from the unexpected message; he knew he couldn't just run away when all his friends were present.
Do not bow, young Prince! A deep voice cut through Zero's mind, jarring him awake. The voice reminded him of the silver dragon that he once had met. He searched around, looking for the voice, but he couldn't find anyone. The power of light and darkness swamped his mind again, pushing him into the corner. He bites his lips. Blood seeped down his black scales. The young boy's nose sniffed up in the air, his head swiveled towards Zero, and with a large innocent smile, he let out a mind-numbing power.
Fallen Angel Belial
Boss Growth Type
Level ???
Title: An ex-messenger of God, the one without worth, the fallen angel that had sinned.
Belial is a fickle demon that can transcend dimensions between the higher, lower, and middle planes without difficulties. He was loved by God but fell from his demise. Nobody knows what the goals of a Fallen Angel are, but it is wise to stay out of their path.
The Blue-Tailed Kilin angrily spat out blue flames out of its nose and lowered its head. Then, with a mad dash, it ran forward, thrashing its foot in front of the little boy in an attempt to kill Belial.
Belial's beautiful smile turned into a scowl; he raised his hand and shot a blast of dark energy toward the Blue-Tailed Kilin. In one hit, the Kilin disappeared into oblivion. There was no trace of the Kilin that the army and the players had fought. Only the giant crater was before them, with many of the prairies lands gone.
Everyone was stunned at the sheer power that Belial used, they took hours to hunt down the Killing's health to half, but Belial decimated the Kilin in under a couple of seconds. Then, fear started to grip the people's hearts; they knew what they were up against was considered deadly. With one mishap or a sudden move, everyone was going to die.
Even Zero felt dread at this little boy's sheer power, and he knew they were dead. Hope has dashed away in a matter of seconds.
You have leveled up.
You have won the territory battle against the Boss Blue-Tailed Kilin. You have gained 70 miles of Blue Tailed Kilin's territory. All monsters lower level than you will not attempt to attack. All monsters 80 levels higher than you will issue a challenge to your territory. You cannot decline a challenge. This territory can be forfeited if you wish not to take over the territory. You can issue a challenge once again to the territory boss. All areas in green on your map are your territory.
Would you like to take over this territory?
Zero barely even spoke. His words were half mumble and half grunt, but the voice recognition took that as yes for some reason.
You have gained Blue Tailed Kilin's territory.
"Are you the Dragon Prince of all the Drezo Regalia?" The sweet voice of Belial rang clearly through the field. Everyone held their breath; they leaned closer to hear his enchanting voice. His gaze rested towards Zero with curiosity.
Zero didn't say anything; He couldn't; words were stuck in his throat, unable to escape.
Belial started to walk forward; people moved out of the way to let him through to be afraid or awed at his mere presence. "Are you the Dragon Prince?" He cocked his head to the side and looked up.
Swallowing hard, Zero took in a deep breath. He could say "Yes" with a half grunt and half exasperated gasp. He didn't want to lie or piss off the fallen angel. Right now, all he could think about was a way to survive.
"So, you are the dragon prince. I am Belial." Belial stated happily. He clapped his hand in front of him in excitement. "I don't need to go out turning every corner of Noriene to find you."
"W-what do you want?" Zero cleared his throat. He tried to sound brazen, but the immense power of Belial wasn't helping.
"Nothing really; I just came here to see what you look like and to deliver you a message." Belial brought his hand behind him, and he walked around Zero. "You're quite small for a dragon." He reached over, patted Zero's arm, and looked over his side.
"I'm not fully adult," Zero replied. Being an adult in dragon form meant he needed to have his first flight; his wings were still considered dwarfed compared to the images he had seen.
"I see. I had never met a young dragon without its wings. Though, I haven't met many dragons in the first place."
Zero couldn't help but wonder why Belial was here. It was just too random, almost as if Belial came here out of pure whim.
"Still, I remember your father and your mother. They were quite powerful for their kind." Belial nodded; he stepped backward and gazed up toward Zero. "I'll say it again; I came to deliver a message."
"That would be?"
"Simple, the Prince of demons is awakening. This time, he will collect all your dragonlings' souls and accomplish what he couldn't."
"What do you mean? Why collect our souls? What is he trying to accomplish? Why does he need ours?" Zero needed clarification. He knew that the dragon curse was from the Prince of Demons and that the history between the dragons and the demons wasn't the best. Wars were fought, and many dragons died in the battle for survival.
"Too many questions." Belial frowned. "I thought you dragons were smarter than this."
"I haven't lived for a long time, so I don't know my kind's history too well. It is in fragments of memories that are jumbled. Please clarify.
Belial crossed his arm in front of him; he wasn't happy about explaining anything. "I'll tell you this dragon. Your kind souls are special. They are the perfect catalyst to create powerful weapons and armor or even to revive the long-forgotten ones. Even I…" He gazed up towards Zero with greed, "wouldn't mind killing you to take yours."
Zero tensed up, and his belly started to glow blue with holy fire, ready to spit out if need be. "Try me, and I will fight you through my last breath. My kind is not cowards that will bow down to your threats." He hissed, he didn't know where this courage was coming from, but he was glad that he had it right now.
Belial stared at Zero, amused; he laughed, reeling over, clutching his stomach. Then, finally, he stopped and wiped away his tears. "Don't worry, dragon. Your soul is too young. When you are finally an adult, I'll check on your maturity. Maybe you can even help me with a couple of things."
Even still, Zero didn't relax. He knew that Belial could easily wipe him out with a flick of his hand.
"Is that all you came here to tell me? That the Prince of the Demons is waking up?"
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