Chapter 177: Secret Boss Rush Quest (6)
~Third POV~
In the middle of the night taking shelter in the middle of the desert somewhere in the Guiltina Continent Silva has begun discussing with Athena finding her on the way by complete accident.
Since then Silva began to talk to Athena about the current world events happening to what he knew as Athena absorbed the information like a sponge taking in everything and giving her side of the story in the process somewhat surprising Silva of her capabilities.
Upon finishing everything within a homemade home using <Arc of Embodiment> Athena began to wander about inside pacing back and forth as Silva listened to her words, "I see… if that's the correct date. Less than 100 years have passed since my seal… with Duke Barbaroa passing and Elefersia-sama sealing me away… I'm left with one option of living on my own."
Listening to her words Silva frowned till he changed his expression to a smile responding to her claims as she tilted her head to his direction, "Or… you could just hang around with me. Since you have nowhere to go and I did unseal you that kind of makes me by default my responsibility for you right?"
Considering his words Athena nodded her head but then voiced out her wish in a neutral tone to him, "Perhaps… but would that interfere with my wish though?"
Intrigued Silva asked with a bemused expression on his face the question to Athena, "Your wish?"
Nodding Athena wished what she wanted most in a confused tone to Silva what she desires, "Of course. My wish is to have feelings."
At this Silva expressed confusion asking another question to her confused, "You want emotions then? But don't you have them already?"
It was Athena's turn to be confused asking in a confused tone making Silva realize immediately why she couldn't, "No…? I don't feel anything per se…. Perhaps it's a flaw my creator didn't place originally."
Interjecting her thoughts Silva responded in realization what Athena failed to realize shocking her, "Or… or just maybe you can't tell your feelings apart. I can certainly tell you are confused by the tone of your voice."
Athena tilted her head surprised but confused as Silva continued smirking happily proving himself right to her pointing at her chest, "Currently you're thinking all sorts of things right now, aren't you? That's the feeling called confusion sweetheart."
A small bead of sweat formed on Athena's face muttering confused by the events, "But… what's the feeling in my chest… it's beating rapidly yet I feel so content…"
Listening Silva pointed out the emotion she's currently feeling with his <Magic Sense> taking a sip of water from his drink, "I believe the feeling your experiencing is the one known as happiness. You are just happy you have emotions you just needed someone to help show you the way. Think what you want to do Athena that's the right of every living creature in this world... even you deserve it."
Athena's eyes widened in shock and admiration as Silva took his eyes off her knowing what to do in her head in a determined tone, 'This human Silva… his different from the others. Expressing concern and kindness… follow what I want to do huh? Then…. It's decided what I want.'
Her eyes gazed at Silva's face, determination in her voice as she managed to get his attention as Athena spoke, "In that case, I wish to stand by your side, Master. I want to experience the world with you."
Raising an eyebrow trying to make sure he didn't mishear what Athena wanted clearing the misunderstanding if there was any in a confused tone, "By my side? And what's this about Master business?"
Athena resolutely responded copying Silva's own words against him smiling and expressing her happiness at her idea, "I want to help to recognize emotions. With you taking responsibility I wish for you to help me and figure out my place in the world."
Smirking at this Silva nodded his head in agreement about to explain his current job before asking Athena her original purpose, "Wait… hmm…. Why were you sealed here to begin with and what was your purpose?"
Athena blinked a bit surprised before exclaiming the reason for her imprisonment in a neutral tone, "Oh right. The purpose of my creation was to be a weapon for the self-defense of persecuted Wizards. More specifically against the Dragons Elefseria's guild faced eventually the proclaimed Dragon Gods."
Listening to this Silva replied of his current job not violating any agreements he made with Elefseria since he saw Athena as a weapon to a person exclaiming, "What a coincidence! I'm taking on the old man's request. Hell, I even took care sealing the Water Dragon God becoming pals, and exterminated the Wood Dragon God."
Athena's eyes widened in surprise asking for more details to which Silva smiled explaining trusting her like a friend.
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[November 12, X790]
*Voooom*
Riding across the sky with Athena onboard Silva's Magic Carpet they soon witness the latest signs of the Great Labyrinth of Dogras in sight as Athena asks confused, "You are certainly finding Elefseria's heart within the deep Labyrinth would assist me in learning about feelings? Are you certain the Moon Dragon God Selene isn't pulling your leg? Did I use the slang right?"
Silva nodded agreeing with Athena's words responding voicing his concerns and getting her attention, "Yeah…. But it would be better if you kept it. Besides, you'll need Dragon Slayer Magic to become stronger right? And how else would we know best than the Law Dragon Heart to help you out, Athena?"
Athena merely smirked feeling happiness for her friend doing as he promised, "Umu."
Upon view they managed to view the entrance towards The Great Labyrinth of Dogra located in the unique village with high-top platforms surrounded by forest-like scenery; the outside of the labyrinth being a large chained-up door-like pillar.
*Tmp*
*Tmp*
Dropping down they soon viewed the entrance of the Labyrinth peeking inside seems to be endlessly creating maze seeing the changes as Silva thought observing the seal, 'Interesting… so this place is sealed huh? I can tell Elefersia Magic is in place. Better to destroy it and enter right away but first… <Observe>.'
A screen popped up describing the details about the location in front of Silva.
[Location: The Great Labyrinth of Dogra
Description: The Great Labyrinth of Dogra is an ever-growing underground maze located somewhere on the continent of Guiltina. It was created and formed by the Magic Power of the Dogramag's remains fusing with the land post-mortem.
Due to the Earth Dragon God consumed Elefseria's dragon heart, allowing him to retain its consciousness and attempt to regenerate his body and regain his power for a century, but in the form of a large maze under Ignia's request.
The area is filled with various traps such as rolling boulders, trap doors on the floor with spikes, and various kinds of rock monsters roaming throughout the labyrinth that attack any who enters. These monsters have a core in them that allows them to move and can mostly be stopped by destroying these cores. The maze is also able to shift its passageways, likely caused by triggering one of its contraptions such as removing an orb from a statue, making it difficult to map out.
The labyrinth is an extension of Dogramag's body, upon its creation, he scattered gemstones known as Dogra Cores that sealed his power all throughout it. It was through these stones that the labyrinth continuously expanded.]
Finishing reading the long description the two looked at each other with Silva bringing out Rongo Rongo and Extase drawing Athena's attention to his actions, "Alright time to head out to search for the old man's heart! This will be a cinch to with Extase!"
*Shinng*
Athena's eyes widened seeing Elefseria's magic seal easily cut by Extase blades in one swing as he motioned for her to follow getting her attention, "Come on Athena it's time we hurry along getting the heart then getting out of there. Those dragons aren't gonna be staying around for long!"
Walking forward Athena followed feeling excitement in her chest of the sense of adventure.
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*Tmp*
Stepping out from the ship with Irene Squad in disguise viewed the lands of Guiltina Irene whistled to the land out from the ship muttering in a surprised tone, "Interesting… I do believe I smell hints of Dragon within this region. Color me surprise."
Juliet childishly replied surprised in a happy tone punching her fist into the air, "Whoa! That means there are more of them my lady!"
Annoyed by other members Heine scolded her fellow squad member in a harsh tone whispering, "You idiot. We're here on the job Sun-chan. Belserion-sama had a mission for us to capture a foreigner for his majesty!"
Juliet merely acted cutely as Irene sighed both leaving as her eye shined using Eye Magic over the land using an invisible spell to keep her eye hidden from the sky to not tip off Silva as they tried locating him as she searched, "Remember we remain calm as I search for him. He needs to be –!!!"
Irene froze on the spot muttering in shock alerting her squad members of her words seemingly located their target but the person beside him shocked her greatly, "That amount of Magic Power…!! Who's this Machia that can match with Zeref…."
Their eyes widen at those claims as Irene smiles happily widening her insanity showing lightly at the people of interest, "Interesting!! Certainly, this Silva has a certain taste in company. Juliet. Heine. Both be prepared for large confrontations ahead. Will wait for them to appear ambushing them at this Labyrinth!"
Both nodded moving in Silva's direction…
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*Sniff*
*Sniff*
Sniffing the air following their scent Kiria responded in a serious tone, "I managed to find his trail! Will find the bastard soon enough Guild Master!"
Licking his lips in anticipation Georg grinned only to stiffen up his sense of smell hinting at another dragon aiming in the same direction where Silva was, "Now ain't this interesting… I'm smelling another dragon heading that way. A fiercely strong one at that."
The other Dragon Slayers smelled and sensed the Magic Power eyes widening at the sheer size with Misaki narrowing her eyes, "Is there perhaps a new Dragon God sir?"
Georg shook his head confirming the Magic Power expressing a greedy grin on his face eyes slitted in a serious tone, "No. That power…. Her Magic Power surpasses to that of Elexion the former Lightning Dragon King. Best to ambush her as one."
They all nodded all rushing towards their destination.
/////
*Shinng*
*THUD*
Slabs of stone soon broke down as Athena and Silva both landed down at the center of The Great Labyrinth with Silva pouting at the so-called indestructible walls, "Indestructible sorry excuse of walls my ass! These fell like paper when my Extase gets to work."
Taking the pieces of the walls that made up the Labyrinth both of them collected since they are parts of the Earth Dragon Body and useful material as their eyes landed on the lowest level floor of the Labyrinth.
The lowest level of the labyrinth is a wide cavern with large plant roots and where the heart of Elefseria was held.
*Vooom*
Immediately taking the heart without hesitation into his <Requip> Athena's eyes widen voicing her confusion about the events unfolding, "Huh? Silva friend you sense what I'm detecting here correct?"
*Rbml*
*Rbml*
*Rbml*
Silva nodded sighing detecting a magic signature from the Labyrinth preparing for combat replying in an annoyed tone, "Oh, great. Who knew the old man was this bad at killing a dragon that was proclaimed dead? Fucking Dragon Slayer my ass!!! That old geezer must be getting old if he fucks this much not knowing he didn't kill the Earth Dragon God. Better be prepared, Athena. Let's see how strong this Earth Dragon God is."
Both eyes turned towards the shaking rubble both narrowing preparing for battle…
Chapter 178: Secret Boss Rush Quest (7)
~Third POV~
*Rbml*
*Rbml*
Athena and Silva both glared at the figure coming into appearance letting out a mighty roar as the rocks form a massive figure yelling to them, "Damn it!!! YOU BOTH SHALL PAY FOR INTRUDING ON THE MIGHTY DRAGON GOD OF EARTH!!! DOGRAMAG!!!"
The Earth Dragon God took the form of rocks hardest compressed form standing on all fours his scales crackling together wings out of stone forming eyes coming to light hatefully glaring as he puffs out from his nostrils a gush of air.
Seeing this the two remained unmoved by Dogramag as Silva taunted the large giant raising an eyebrow at him, "I'm sorry but is your name literally dog? Are you sure you ain't a little bitch from his nap?"
"Grrr…"
Despite the taunt, Dogramag growled in response recognizing the two in front of them narrowing his eyes and speaking to them with disdain evident in his tone, "You two…. I know you both. Athena the sin of Mankind's weapon. Silva Knights the murderer of Aldoron… return that heart at once unless you don't want your grave to be in my body."
Athena expressed intrigued curiosity as Silva narrowed his eyes disdain in his voice, "Oi? Did a dog just order me around?"
Listening to Silva's response Dogramag roared in anger at his arrogance unleashing his Magic Power towards the group, "Graaaah!!! You inferior life form dare to ignore –"
*PEW*
"Ack!!"
*RMBL*
Stepping back as Athena activated her advanced firearms capable of shooting a highly condensed laser beam piercing through the Earth Dragon God's defenses coldly replying, "That would be enough Dragon God. My sole purpose was to protect mages and exterminate your kind as my prime directive. But… you dare insult my friend… I don't know what I feel but my chest beats fast wanting to inflict harm what could this emotion be…"
Silva smirked as he responded pointing two of his fingers at Dogramag activating his Magic against the dragon conjuring a ball of magic, "Thanks Athena for helping me. But the emotion you are feeling is anger. The frustration you built in your heart for someone harming someone you like. Enough of that though dragon time for you to die which the old fart failed to do. <Enchant Infinity: Fake Ball>."
*Pew*
Unleashing the ball of Magic enchanted with Spirit Arts <Infinity> launched towards Dogramag flinches as he swipes his tail rock swiping at nothing confusing Athena as the magic ball separated forming multiple elemental attacks as he roared at Silva's attacks, "Hah! You think that puny magic is enough to stop the almighty –'
*BOOOM*
*Foooosh*
*Bzzzz*
*Brrrr*
The balls of the elemental attack were all attacked launching incredible damage forcing Dogramag's eyes to widen roaring in pain as the elemental attacks continued to remain in effect eternally burning, shocking, freezing, crushing, and more of the elemental attacks.
Athena's eyes widen seeing how Silva's <Fake Ball> managed to harm him while messing with the Earth Dragon God's senses thinking to herself amazed, 'Incredible…! I don't detect any Dragon Slayer Magic in those attacks and yet they managed to bypass the Dragon's Magic resistance as if it's nothing. What's the trick he used?'
Analyzing the skills used Silva smirked checking his skill list screen next to him in thought creating this skill, 'I use this spell skill after my Mavis-sensei use in <Illusion Magic> inspiration. <Fake Ball>.'
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<Fake Ball> Lv. MAX
MP Cost: Varies
Description: Using Enchant Magic on <Illusion Magic> This skill is a technique that combines attack elemental magic ball with illusion magic; it prevents the opponent from knowing the true nature of a magic attack by camouflaging it with an illusion which makes it look like a different attack as the Magic Ball splits into the following elements of Fire, Water, Earth, Air, Gravity, Lightning, Ice, Light, Darkness, and Exterminate Ray each imbued in their magic balls.
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Dogramag felt a sense he hadn't felt for the longest time asleep despite his time recovering…
Dogramag's eyes flinched his senses crippled managed to view Silva's expression cold and heartless as a figure soon emerged taking a spitting image recognizing the terror in his soul in the form of a black dragon equally hateful glare towards him sending a shiver down his reconstructed body thinking in a fearful tone, 'That human…. No, this monster…. He exactly like Acnologia….'
Yet…
*RBML*
*RBML*
Opening his maw unleashing his mighty roar attack Silva did nothing as he let the dragon prepare casting a spell over Athena to protect her surprising her as he spoke, "<Enchant Infinity: Perfect Cube>. Athena, this will keep you safe just let me handle this. Witness a human without Dragon Slayer slay a dragon."
Athena found the words absurd but the expression on his face said he had a plan relenting allowing him to continue concern in her tone, "Very well Silva…. But tell me what's this… feeling of unease that washes over me… I don't like this feeling."
Silva smiling taking his attention towards her responded happily pissing the Earth Dragon God off of how casual his taking him, "Simple. The unease coiling around your heart is called concern or fear. Both of which are useful to make an individual live longer and sharper in life."
*RMBL*
Opening his maw finally unleashing his attack despite his senses being useless unleashed an all-out attack roaring at the entire room, "<Earth Dragon God's Roar>!!!"
*BOOOM*
Unleashing the earthly roar all the rocks around started to be crushed by the shockwaves of the Earth Dragon's Roar. Silva smirked realizing what the roar had done quickly placing his palm as the incoming attack came.
*THHHH*
*THHHH*
*THHHH*
*Snap*
Athena's eyes widened as did Dogramag seeing his attack never connected as something was between Silva as the attack never came with his location not changed the attack's effects ended with Silva's fingers snapping demanding what happened, "Impossible!! That attack should've done something how was it that you weren't harmed?!!!"
Listening to his words Silva playfully with a smug expression on his face, "Hmm, simply said you didn't hit me."
*Poof*
Dogramag changes into a human form via <Transformation Magic> in a buff tanned body shirtless showing his honed muscles, braided hair, noticeable star-like scar on his chest, and tribal pants intent on crushing Silva despite being damaged prior, "That's absurd!! Don't mess with me human!!! <Earth Dragon God's Adamantine Fist>!!!"
*Shiii*
His fist changed to that of adamantine intent to crush Silva as he explained to the incoming danger in a calm tone, "I'll explain it to you. What you touched was the <Infinity> that was between you and me."
Placing his hand forward what seems like catching Dogramag's attack his eyes widen in shock as his attack never made contact pure shock in his thoughts, 'I can't touch him…! It stops right before I'm able to. This is infinity…?'
Silva on the other hand continued explaining seeing Athena's eyes glitter in fascination with the explanation, "Rather than stopping, it just gets slower the closer you get to me. And? What should we do? For me, I can just grab your fist, and then…"
*Shinng*
Before noticing Dogramag's head flew off as Extase made on quick decapitation cutting through his neck as Silva finishes his words, "… go in for the kill. This is the end of Earth Dragon God. Return to the afterlife this time piece of gravel."
*Thud*
Ending his <Perfect Cube> over Athena Dogramag's head lied down on the ground in disbelief stating his final words in shock as his expression changes to a sad smile, "I to be defeated by a mere human? Sorry brother I couldn't help you further our plans…. But if you can hear me Ignia avenge me…."
The final words of the Earth Dragon God have been exterminated as Silva takes out showing the Earth Dragon God's heart saved for later to be transformed into a Lacrima in the future.
*RBML*
*RBML*
*RBML*
The entire Labyrinth shook violently as Silva took out Shambhala with evident concern in his tone getting Athena's attention, "Athena I don't think we should stay here any longer we better – why do you have his body parts?"
Referring to the Earth Dragon God's body parts that were separated from his body from the initial attack her eyes sparkled innocently responding, "To level up! After all, these are rare forms of metal materials that could help me improve straight from the recently deceased Earth Dragon God! How could I not claim them?"
Silva wanted to question this but noticing the large portions that were destroyed by his <Fake Ball> he relented giving in to Athena's point and was surprised, "We…. Huh? You have a point. Time to start hoarding then get the hell out of here!!"
Athena used <Requip> to store them happily agreeing to loot the corpse, "Yay!!"
/////
The two third parties soon met together eyeing each other as the members of the Dragon Slayer Guild Diabolos and Irene Squad all eyed each other glaring at each other at the entrance at The Great Labyrinth of Dogra.
The tension between the two was intense as Irene removed her disguise sensing the Dragon Slayer's killing intent in a cold tone, "Why what do we have here? I never met you folks before and yet I can sense your intention to kill me. Have we perhaps wronged you?"
Georg licked his lips looking at Irene's voluptuous body but remained cautious towards her feeling the massive Magic Power within lightly shaking in excitement, "What reason do we need to hunt down a dragon? When –"
*PEW*
*SPLAT*
Irene's eyes expressed madness insanity triggering her as suppressed memories of becoming a dragon is what caused her downfall immediately cast her Magic first blowing the Guild Master's head apart with one concentrated ray bursting his head open.
*BOOOOM*
Eyes widened as they all couldn't have registered the attack all eyes slowly turning towards Irene releasing her Magic Power as Juliet and Heine remained by her side.
Irene seeing the fear in the Dragon Slayer's eyes trembling at the massive power she wields muttering coldly to them showing her cruelty and brutality, "Hahaha!! Me a dragon? What utter rubbish!!! I'm Irene Belserion of the Spriggan 12!! For such rebellious fact for intent on taking my life, I will torture every single one of you!! I promise to you all that each of you will not have a swift death, but after it is all said and done, you will be nothing more than a lump of rotting meat…"
Chills sent to their spines at Irene's promise caused the Dragon Slayers to sweat but…
*RBML*
*RBML*
At this current time, Silva and Athena were both fighting the rashly risen Earth Dragon God catching Irene's attention of the massive Magic Power below making Skullion <Corpse Dragon Slayer Magic> turn his allies to ash escaping with their lives.
Heine was about to rush after them only for Irene to regain her composure alerting her to stop immediately, "Heine stop! Let the bugs scurry off something interesting has just occurred."
Heine stopped and did as she was told feeling the Magic Power underground.
*RBML*
*RBML*
"ROOOOOOAR!!!"
They waited listening to the sounds of battle going on as the tremors soon ended as the Labyrinth collapsed causing Irene to frown no longer detecting the ongoing fight underneath them.
Irene's eyes narrowed going over many things in her head biting her thumb at what events occurred sensing the Magic Power below, 'That power belonged to a Dragon! I'm sure of it but I don't know which ones are that powerful or nearly as strong as that blasted Black Dragon… is this perhaps the Dragon Gods that reside in this land?'
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"ROOOOOOAR!!!!"
Somewhere within the land that echoed out the roar of the Earth Dragon God cries throughout the Labyrinth that connected everywhere it could reach within Guiltina reaching out to someone…
*Rbml*
*Rbml*
Stirred from the cry of Dogramag a dragon that heavily resembles his biological father, having inherited dark-red scales, a beige underside, and a horn-tipped nose. Being a dragon, he is large with bat-like wings, and sports canine teeth and sharp claws.
The dragon bears several caudal spines around his face, with a large crystal-like horn protruding from the top of his head. Two fire-like tattoos can be seen on his chest, and flames radiate off various body parts.
Stirring from his slumber is the Fire Dragon God Ignia listening to the echoing final words of his brother froze in place of the last words of his brother, "I to be defeated by a mere human? Sorry brother I couldn't help you further our plans…. But if you can hear me Ignia avenge me…."
*SHEEE*
Eyes opening up expressing immersive anger within roared to the sky in rage, "ARRRGH!!!!"
*FWP*
*BRRR*
*FWP*
*BRRR*
*FWP*
Flapping his wings and burning everything in his path Ignia the Fire Dragon God has awoken majorly pissed after his brother's killer.
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