I was confused, after hearing about how I had to face an army of 999,999 men to prevent them from going to the next world. I lowered my head to raise it soon after, it seems that there is no other option but to do it.
That night, I had lessons with Lucoa, the goal was to learn the language of this world to be able to talk and reach an agreement. That from the first time I heard it was.....
『.....Enserio?』ಠ_ರೃ
The words, the way he said it seemed to make no sense. I thought Lucoa was looking at my dumb face, but seeing him taking it seriously, I thought twice and decided to give my best effort to learn it.
『(I hope at least this will help me....)』
I still had my doubts, I was right, the only thing I achieved was to fuel the anger they had inside, the morning had come, the sun bathed our bodies, I had dark circles under my eyes and a tired face, while Lucoa was as if nothing.
They too, at the touch of the sunlight, our friends woke up from their sleep, they found us having breakfast, with little strength I tried what I grabbed with the toothpick to reach my mouth. I chewed weakly and unwillingly, when I looked beside me I saw my companions.
As the sun slowly rose and the fog disappeared, I took the opportunity to have a chat with the others. I left my cutlery on my plate without finishing my meal, the others also had their breakfast.
『Tohru-chan.... what are you going to do when you get to the Demon King's Castle....』
As she ate with her chopsticks, still with food in her mouth she answered me.
『I'll look for Kobayashi-san, I'll see everything the castle has, maybe I'll take something precious from them for the same thing they did to me.....』-She kept eating the green dragon-『And if I happen to meet the Anomenos Family which is for sure, I'll kill them』.
That dragon finished her words, she took a glass of drink to finish.
『But how stubborn, don't you think you'll get better Tohru-chan?』-I looked at her with my tired eyes-『You can hate them all you want, but that doesn't matter now, just talk to them and we'll come to an agreement, they're good pers----』
My words were quickly interrupted.
『The stubborn one is you M, you go on and on with the same thing, talk to reach an agreement, that everything will be solved this way, it's already starting to annoy me, better said, it's been annoying me for a long time, they are people who understand with blows, and I'll prove it to you, if you say something like that again, I.....』-Tohru showed her annoyance-.
『Please Tohru-chan, talk and come to an agreement with them』.
Tohru got annoyed and quickly placed herself in front of me, her claws were about to want to grab my neck.
『Hahaha, but how scary, but I mean it, and I'm going to keep saying it, you can hate them until you can't, but it doesn't matter, even just this once, try to be tolerant, and when we get Kobayashi back, I won't stop you if you want to face them, we could even fight together, don't you think? hahaha that's the most peaceful way to get him back with us, they are not bad people, if we could listen to Kobayashi, I'm sure he would say the same thing』.
I couldn't take it anymore and my head fell on Tohru's breasts, who quickly she worried about my fall.
『See things differently, there are more solutions, Kobayashi back then saved you to me, and answer me clearly to this question that I know you know, he saved us based on...』
Tohru started to recall the end of the Death Emperor's first appearance, of how Kobayashi came and stopped the fight with....
『Words...』
Tohru's eyes softened, she saw my plate still with more than half with food on the floor, my eyes narrowed from the effort I put in last night, my mouth felt a touch.
『Come on, open your mouth』.
Looking over, I saw Tohru was holding the chopsticks on my plate, and feeding me.
『You're privileged, a dragon feeding a human, the things you make me do....I just have to do this to Kobayashi-san』-Tohru was blushing and wanted to look away-(*'-`*).
『And on top of that you give it to me in my mouth hahaha』.
Gladly and gratefully I received her help, also my spirits seem to have returned, I ate happily. Thus I continued until I finished my plate, I was all this time eating lying on Tohru's chest, it felt comfortably that I felt like sleeping, but I quickly stood up.
『Yep! No doubt lolis are better, no offense my dear Tohru-chan』( ̄ω ̄).
I looked at Kanna who was tenderly eating her breakfast where I quickly hugged her warmly.
『M, I can't eat like this』-Kanna was saying softly-.
『I'm sorry I'm sorry, but I want to be able to hug you as much as I can until I have to go, I'm recharging my energies on lolis』 (≧▽≦)
『If so, then you can go on』.
Continue as far as you could go on.
『You see, now I feel much better』 (๑ÒωÓ๑)
『Ohhhhh』
The dark circles under my eyes disappeared, and the strength I had lost had returned as if nothing had happened. We each prepared for our destination.
『Please take care of yourself Kanna-chan, I'll be back as quickly as possible, if something bad happens, don't hesitate to escape,yes...and if there's no choice but to fight, show all your power』.
I was on my knees to be at Kanna's level, with a smile I show her my fist, where the little albino dragon squeezes her little fist and gently collides it with mine, to later catch up with the others who were already leaving.
『Tohru-chan, please, if something bad happens, take care of Kanna』.
I stood up where in my front I met Tohru.
『Don't worry, she's like my little sister, I would give everything to save her, also Fafnir and Lucoa, with Elma....uhmmmm I'm in doubt/(@゚ペ@)』
As I entered his thoughts and searched for an answer to his doubts, I showed him my fist towards the front.
『Please Tohru, don't do anything foolish, I know you will come to good terms, I trust you *smile*』.
Tohru was surprised by M's words, she lowered her head to shortly after raise it and show a determined smile.
『Leave it to me, somehow or another we'll make it out of this , and it's going to be peacefully *smiles*』.
Tohru placed her fist as well, amicably they both gave each other a fist bump, both would go to their destinations to stop and retrieve their goals. M switched to his God Form and set off on his journey that would take him days to reach his destination, while Tohru watched M go until he was out of sight.
『It's going to be peaceful, but also violent』-Tohru looked with a smile at the sky, the breeze making her maid outfit and pigtails move- 『Eh? ('`;) Wouldn't it have been easier if I had used my portal to get M there quickly?』
The two take different paths, but would eventually reunite in the denouement of this arc. While the Anomenos Family also had their own plans, or well.....
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In the Demon King's Castle, in the main hall stood the brothers, the tension could be felt in the atmosphere.
『It can't be..... it's been 5 times already and I still can't make it...』-Dux was worried-『My other brothers I notice them worried too...I didn't think I would ever feel this again after that fight years ago...』
Arnna was worried, her face was getting nervous and sweaty, while Lami looked expressionless but still didn't avoid.... a bead of sweat.
『Who is this human.....』-Dux looked straight at his opponent-.
Kobayashi was with a serious look, his glasses covered his eyes and they glowed. Carefully and slowly he began to move his arm, he made a move that no one expected.
『What?!...』-Dux was dumbfounded by Kobayashi's skill.
After thinking it through for a long time, also because of the pressure given by Kobayashi with that serious look and showing that this was easy. Dux had no choice but to.....
『I surrender.....』
Dux lowered his head without further ado, the other brothers were surprised to hear him say that to Dux, he was always the best at this, every confrontation, every battle he always won with skill, wit and intelligence, but the day came when he met his superior.
『You still have a long way to go kid』-Kobayashi was adjusting his glasses-『To surpass me.... in Shogi』.
You could see the game table where there was this terrible and brutal match, Kobayashi winning with an incredible move.
『*sigh* ∑(⌒◇⌒;) my reign ended even before challenging you to a duel, you are amazing Kobayashi-san』-Dux proudly accepted his defeat-.
『Now it's my turn』-Arnna gleefully raised her hand-『YYou're the one to beat me』.
『You already spent several days with Kobayashi-san..... let me play now Onee-chan.....』-Lami quickly gets involved-.
Both brothers started having an argument about who would play next. It looked like a toddler fight to watch. Soft footsteps could be heard on the stairs. It was Mira who had come down after some time.
『Mira-chan, I see you're already feeling well, your wings already healed from what I see, it's really a pity that you lost them....』-Dux lowered his mood slightly-.
『SHI SHI SHI, that is already a thing of yesterday, what matters to me now is the present and the future, with time, I am sure that in the abysses of the darkness of the underworld, where the light of luminescence already makes, my power will be blessed again with the 54 blessings, my right hand will no longer be able and will awaken the dog that already makes inside me, my eyes will become something that will make us see the whole truth of this world and after centuries and eons of gratitude of faithful followers, I will be able to. ...make up for what I lack, and again be at 100% omnipotence』 ☆*:.。. o(≧▽≦)o .。.:*☆-Mira acted and made poses of a Chuunibyou-.
『I see that you are already well』^_^-Dux didn't avoid smiling after seeing her little sister-.
『Shi (>ω<.)Although I have something to tell you (¤﹏¤).....』
Quickly Mira's moods became worrisome. The brothers went to listen as a group, Dux walked to the front of Kobayashi and pulled a sword from his hand.
『Misty Sword, Class 3, Dust Dream』
A mist came out from Dux's sword, where it quickly turned to gray dust with stars shining. Kobayashi-san quickly went into an instant sleep.
"I already put her to sleep like you said』.
Dux was coming back absorbing the sword from his hand, quickly a portal appeared in front of Kobayashi and ended up swallowing it.
『Don't worry, I just took her to Arnna's room to make her more comfortable』-(=^_^=) -『Now, what I'm about to tell you, I may have overstepped my bounds.....shi shi shi.....』
Look I'm going to tell you what happened and what he did that day he met the dragons and the human. Of how he got out of control because of his power and attacked his newly friends without further ado and also of how....
『That you killed the Ex-Phoenix!!』(・:゚д゚:・)-Dux didn't help but worry and sweat-.
『But what have you done Mira-nee-chan, without that bird we can't save Kobayashi-san(๑ ˊ͈ ᐞ ˋ͈ )ƅ̋ we can't save her...no....we can't_༼☯﹏☯༽』-Arnna was on the verge of tears-.
Lami for her part was confused, bowing her head prettily.
『But..... if the Bird is here....』
He placed his hand in front of him, thick black waters started to gather in his hand forming a sphere, the waters disappeared and showed the Ex-Phoenix Bird fluttering in Lami's hand.
『You see it.....esta alive and kicking...』
The siblings Doge and Arnna were confused, Arnna was overjoyed but now wanted to cry from happiness, while Doge was scratching his head from confusion and fright.
『Mira-chan, don't give us such scares』(;'д`)-Dux could relax-.
『But they wouldn't even let me finish telling everything』-(๑-̆૩-̆)-.
Look I'll go on to tell what he actually did that time.
『So in order to have more fun, I made them believe that I killed the Red Bird..... and I guess now that group of dragons will come to our home for revenge....(◞‸◟) I'm really sorry, I always bring them trouble』-Mira apologized from the heart-.
『*sigh*Don't worry, we are used to it, we will always solve it as a family, besides we haven't lost anything, we just have to show them that the bird is alive and with it we cure Kobayashi-san』-Dux calmly and quietly proposed-『Eh!!!.....family?.....』
Dux happened to look at the crystal, how it kept absorbing Kobayashi's power.
『They will come to our home...for sure there will be a fight...and all that power can go to...*smile*』-Dux after thinking it over smiled in joy-『Guys, brothers, the day may finally be coming(^ヮ^)You did a good job Mira-chan』.
Dux was happy and laughed with joy, his face was of a young boy's happiness. The others were confused, especially Mira.
『Onii-chan?』(。・ω・。)?
『Never before has anyone dared to come to our home, but now we have the opportunity for a group of extremely strong dragons to come and face us, although they would have surely come anyway to get their friend back, but they come for the purpose of facing us, we will turn their anger and revenge into hope and peace』(∩_∩)Dux really was happy-『You still don't understand? let me explain please (=^_^=) If we get to have a big fight near the crystal, it will absorb the power overflowing from the fights and at last we can reach our goal, all these years will be a reality, we can have it with us again』 米^-^米.
『Ohhhh I see(☆▽☆) My work will pay off』-Mira was excited-.
『But you haven't done anything Onee-chan..... you've been sleeping for the past 100 years...』Lami was addressing her sister-.
『Of course he did something, he provoked the dragons into an inevitable fight』-Dux had already calmed down-(o^^o)『Although of course, we just have to fight until we reach our goal, we don't want a real fight, when we reach the top, we'll retreat, and we'll have our friend back』
『But that would mean we wouldn't tell them the truth, that the Bird is still alive』. -Arnna makes a comment.
『Well, you're right, but at the end of it all we'll tell them that the Bird is alive, we'll give them their friend and we'll get ours back, it's a win-win, don't you think?』(o^∀^)-『It's what's necessary』.
Arnna had a worried look on her face, she clasped her hands together, her eyes were shaking, she didn't want to fight anymore, she didn't want to fight with her friend Kobayashi's friends. But she is right Dux, an opportunity presented itself so they can bring him back, the reason for all this.
『I'm in!』 (●●>ω<●)-Mira was raising her hand cheerfully-.
『WellCOPY00if it's for him...then yes I'll enter him.....』-Lami also agreed-
『I heard your conversation, I think it's a good idea, it's not quite to my liking, but it's the opportunity, maybe the only one, and I don't intend to waste it, I'm with you Dux』-King appeared in the small meeting the brothers were having-.
『Seriously? Thank you very much King, with you I'm now much more confident that it will be a success』 σ(^○^) -Dux went to thank King-.
『If there's no other way...I also join your plan Dux-nii-chan』(*'▽`*)-Arnna after thinking it through, ended up agreeing-.
『Thank you Arnna-chan』-Dux smiled at her sister-『Very soon, we will all be together again like before, I can't wait anymore』 米^-^米-Dux looked at the crystal with a quality smile, her cheeks were red as she looked at the being inside the crystal-
Arnna knew it well, at this point this was the best option, she also fought for this day to come, especially Dux, if King is the first to be caring and watching over the being inside the crystal, the second would be Dux, he was the one who discovered this method to free her, at the beginning and for a long time he was the one who worried the most, he did not hesitate to get energy from other dragons, he did it peacefully, but it always came to a fight.
『King, one question, do you know when the dragons that will face us will arrive?』-Dux was addressing the Demon King.
"I'd say in about 4 days or less』.
『4 days?.....(in 4 days just will be the limit until the curse kills Kobayashi-san.... we'd be tight on time.....we'll have to do it fast if we want everything to go well...now doesn't sound like a good plan to me.... )』-Dux became nervous, he clenched his fist-『Do your best in the fight, we don't know if we'll have enough time, don't hesitate and try your best, make your opponent overflow with power and you do it too....we'll start with the preparations for that day....』
Dudoso sharpened the last of his plan Dux, he didn't avoid sweating and worrying if something goes wrong, he didn't want Kobayashi to die, but he also doesn't want to lose the chance to get him back. He could simply use the Ex-Phoenix Bird on Kobayashi and problem solved and hand them over to him, but he would lose the confrontation that would turn that hatred into hope. He could also use the Ex-Phoenix on Kobayashi and keep her as a prisoner, but the curse would disappear and the crystal would stop stealing energy, that unique energy that is a combination of several dragons... disappeared, he could not with that option either if his goal is to recover his friend. Kobayashi's energy is useful until the end.
The night had come in the Anomenos Family's home.
『It can't all be good, can it? Sora....』-Dux looked at the stars clearly on this night-『There is no path where all the way is straight and smooth....*sigh*There will be something to make you doubt....』-『I'm not so sure anymore.....』
A footsteps were heard approaching, on the balcony of the castle, Arnna placed herself next to Dux.
"Can't sleep?』-Arnna amicably turned to her brother.
『Arnna-chan.... do you think this is the right thing to do? putting someone's life at risk for our own benefit..... I don't think so..... at this very moment..... I'm disgusted.....』
Dux's tone of voice was droopy and suffering, Arnna squeezed her hand as her eyes fluttered at the sight of Dux almost about to cry.
『I just talked to Kobayashi-san, about what we are planning, and what he said was that "It's okay, I have been treated and taken good care of, now that I spend these days with you, getting to know each of you, I can say that you are good people, I think even my friends, if I can help you in anything, I would gladly do it, besides I just have to stay here, that's all,right? I'm counting on you friends"』
Dux was surprised to hear Kobayashi's words, he didn't look away from Arnna, noticing the sister, she blushed and tried to look away looking away looking away.
『We don't deserve Kobayashi-san's friendship, he's too nice even though we met this week.....and he already considers us friends...hahahaha.....humans are really interesting...I also want to be as determined as my human friend....』-Dux looked down, some tears fell to the floor-.
Arnna seeing this couldn't stand it anymore, she couldn't stand how Dux was crying for a friendship that decides to help her, with her arms Arnna, delicately places Dux on her chest while hugging her warmly on this beautiful night.
『Eh?....What are you doing Arnna-chan?』-Dux looked up in confusion-.
『If I do this, do you think you could stop crying?』-Arnna smiled warmly at Dux-
『I was crying? I didn't even realize..... sorry, I'll stop now』.
Dux was pulling back from Arnna's embrace, but quickly the dragon sister wrapped her arms around her again and hugged her a little tighter so she wouldn't escape.
『It's okay, you can unburden yourself on me, I've hardly ever seen you cry, surely there's a lot you kept in all this time, please, spill it on my chest, I'll hug you with affection until I'm satisfied』.
Arnna began to caress Dux on his head, as if he was a child who needs his mother, Arnna embraced her with love and affection, transmitting that warmth she wants to give him.
『Thank you...Arnna-chan』
Doge let himself be carried away by his tears, he started to cry silently while being hugged by Arnna.
『Arnna-chan..... hadn't noticed it before, but your chest sure is small.....』-Dux said without holding back-.
『Eh?....I'm sorry...』-Arnna blushed at Dux's words-.
『It's okay, I always liked them that way....』
Dux framed a smile and closed his eyes, he seemed to get sleepy as he continued to cry silently. Arnna hearing him say his last words, didn't avoid blushing more than she should, but she quickly calmed down and her face framed a warm smile, she kept caressing Dux's head while she kept hugging him.
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The day had arrived, Tohru and company were at the front of the Demon King's Castle.
『So this is where the Demon King lives, he sure has style 』-Lucoa said in astonishment as they arrived-.
『This is that guy's place, not only him, but all the brothers I will let him know all his evil deeds they did』-Elma wielded her trident-.
"I'm going to get Kobayashi-san back』-Kanna was emanating electricity all over her body.
『Walk, the faster the better, I can't wait any longer』-Fafnir coldly walking said-.
Everyone else walked ahead, getting closer with each step to the castle. Tohru looked down to look at her bracelet, remembering that day when they fist bumped amicably with M.
『I'm sorry M, humans solve their problems like humans, and dragons like dragons, I don't plan to forgive them for everything they did, they're going to prove..... the words of my claws』.
The gates have been brutally destroyed, that group of dragons were moving deeper into the castle, flying quickly with their wings, from one moment to the next they found themselves in the main hall, where the Anomenos Family was waiting for them.
Both groups looked at each other, one more with hatred than others.
『This is something impressive, who knew we would face the Anomenos Family』-Lucoa animatedly began to speak-『The 4th Brother, Darkness Aqua, Lami | The 3rd Sister, Blooming Blaze, Arnna | The 2nd Brother, Unlimited Sword, Dux | The 1st Sister, Pithy Emptiness, Mira | and of course, lastly we have the Demon King』-『. Today they will be our opponents』.
After Lucoa said the introductions of them, Mira also wanted to do the same, and liven up the atmosphere even more.
『SHI SHI SHI , this is a real surprise to the mystical eyes I have, with overflowing and legendary power, just told me who you guys are』-『Ex-Drunken Goddess, Lucoa-sama | Sea Unicorn, Elma-sama | Gothic Emo , Fafnir-sama | Electric Fluff, Kanna-sama | and lastly, Dragon Servant, Tohru-sama』-Looking with enthusiasm and joy she also did the same-.
『I guess you know what happened, Mira-chan has destroyed the Ex-Phoenix Bird and as I guess you know, it's a bird that appears every 100 years, I'm sorry but even though we get along well with Kobayashi-san, it will have to die』-Dux was trying to provoke them-『It will have to die....』-With doubts he said-.
Quickly everyone stood on guard, waiting for the fight to begin, Fafnir was looking seriously at Lami, who had a blank and expressionless look.
『Today you guys will be.....our miracle.....』
Dux said lightly, the fight between these sides of dragons began. Tohru did not hesitate and lunged at the Demon King, who with his fist and effortlessly was able to stop Tohru's attack.
Elma did not hold back and from the start caused a storm inside the castle and sent thousands of water snakes to attack the Family at point-blank range.
『Ice Sword, Class 2, Chilling Frenzy!』
Doge swung his sword, the water dragons were frozen and fell to the ground completely destroyed into ice. Quickly Kanna sent lightning bolts all over the place, where Lami with her waters did the same to send the electricity elsewhere.
A shadow claws attacked Lami, it was Fafnir who with force was going after him, without holding back, he sent his shadows to pierce Lami, where he was covered with thick water and escaped from the claws.
Lucoa together a light white sphere in his hands, from this sphere began to come out beams of light at point blank range, only damaged the brothers while his friends left them intact. Quickly his sphere was enveloped in fire, a flower grew in his sphere giving bloom a rain of seeds that hurt to the touch.
Tohru attacked with force and anger with his claws, where King dodged without problems each attack, with his Mythic Claws he conjured a magic spell, causing purple lights, the energy began to concentrate on Tohru's chest.
POOOMMMM
King snapped his fingers, a loud and powerful explosion occurred in the place, sending it flying and making everyone try their best to resist it. Tohru detached his wings and charging a strong power from his mouth, he went straight for King. King again snapped his fingers, it was as if time had stopped, our group of dragons were frozen. Quickly portals and masses of water engulfed them all making them disappear from the place, Tohru was the only one who stayed.
Tohru was the only one who remained. Tohru was the only one who stayed, the others also had the same thing happening to them, masses of water and portals engulfed them without problems, Dux and King were the only ones who were still there, Dux walked slowly towards a corridor, where it quickly became transparent and inside towards Kobayashi. Kobayashi was hidden from the beginning, she could witness the fight earlier. Dux approached him and with a friendly smile he said.
『Thanks』(∩_∩)
Subsequently, the mass of water swallowed Dux, again the wall hid Kobayashi. Tohru reacted, he could already move his body, he looked to his sides and could not find his friends, only King, the Demon King, was in front of him.
While the others were in different places, 4 different places to be more specific, inside 4 towers that are near the Castle, these towers would accumulate the power and energy of the different fights and would give them to the crystal. If they were to fight together, all against all, there is no certainty that the site could withstand so much power, plus they could destroy the crystal. These towers could easily withstand the dragons' fights.
In the towers that were extremely large, in the bases of these would occur clashes.
First Tower, Fafnir was calmly looking at the place seriously, a mass of water appeared in front of him, where it comes out Lami, Lami begins to give stretching of bodies, to later look without expression to Fafnir.
Second Tower, Dux was happy and walking slowly around the place, while Kanna was serious and ready for the combat to begin.
Third Tower, Lucoa was happy and was jumping up and down because of the excitement she was about to feel, while Arnna could not take it anymore and ended up releasing her flames.
Fourth Tower, Elma was already fighting with Mira, wielding her weapon she tried to give blows, with her water magic she would punish this spoiled, Mira with her rare and unique techniques, little by little she would unleash again that twisted personality that she has inside her.
A fights between dragons is about to happen, what will be the outcome of these clashes.
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