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Gaster Latnile is a character in the Karsearin: Adventures of a Red Dragon, The Creature, and In Dreams.
Information[]
Gaster is a powerful mage and member of the Dragon Slayers.
He teamed up with Darios fon Goldbruf, Vera Casnine and Pluto fon Croword to face a white dragon Grateus. By defeating Grateus, he's able to obtain the highest honor of being a 'Dragon Slayer'.
Apperance[]
Gaster is a middle-aged man with light brown skin, black eyes, and short brown hair.
He wears a typical black mage robe that covers his entire body.
He lost his left arm by using an Absolute Magic Seal, and later had the body tissue of an Eldicreature replaced with his arm. About 30 - 1000 years later, he became the Almighty Creature due to this effect. Even though he had infinite lifespan and immortality and endless regenerative abilities due to Eldicreature's tissue, but he would bleed and bleed when he was stabbed, and it would hurt. The fourteen hatchlings like him because even if they stab him with a knife, he'll quickly heal, and even if they burn him with fire, it will quickly come back to life, even if they dissolve him with acid, after a while, he'll became squishy and return to his original state. [1]
Personality[]
Gaster is an intelligent, cunning and manipulative person who always prefers to analyze his surroundings and know when to use his magic.
Biography[]
Karsearin: Adventures of a Red Dragon[]
In 298 AC, in the garden, he and Latisse looked at Ione, Pluto and Sernian. [2]
Season 1[]
In 304 AC, Darios briefly told Arin about himself and his comrades. He, the royal mage. Then, Darios told Arin about fighting Grateus, the White Dragon. Darios said to Arin that that's how Grateus died, after that, the people called them Dragon Slayers. [3]
After dinner, Mina takes Arin into a dark hallway. Arin asked what was this place. Mina knocked on a door. He who's a middle-aged man in his 40s wearing a jet black robe with sharp eyes opened the door and said Mina is late. [4]
He with sharp eyes immediately placed his hand on Arin's neck and muttered something for a long time. A blue glow came from his hands. Afterwards, a blue light appeared behind Arin and then disappeared. He said good, his magic worked perfectly. Arin said what magic. Arin, who was just opening his mouth, was taken aback. Arin said huuuh, his voice, his voice was all shrill and high-pitched, it's weird. Mina said oh her god, he really sound like Princess Ione now. Mina looked at him with admiration and said thank him, Mr. Latnile. He also answered confidently that now everyone will believe this child was Princess Ione. In the room where Mina took Arin, in addition to the middle-aged man, Reyses and a sturdy young man with black hair were also standing there. While Arin tested his voice, Reyses paid tribute to him that incredible as always, she heard it's difficult to cast a Voice Change spell so perfectly. He said the magic spell itself isn't difficult, the challenge was in how well they remember the voice they're changing it to, but that's not a problem for him, he has heard the princess's voice since she was little. Suddenly he asked this should be enough to fool them, right, Pluto. The black-haired young man called Pluto also looked satisfied. Pluto said he really does resemble her. Pluto asked he'll be a stand in for just a day or two at most so this much should be fine, right, him. Arin, who was listening to the conversation between the two, suddenly felt interested. Arin thought he and Pluto, right, Darios told him about them in his stories. Arin shouted and asked the guy in the black hood must be him, the mage of Karsel, and the black-haired guy must be Pluto, the vice-captain of the order of Karsel. Mina, who was startled, quickly corrected Arin's words. Mina said to Arin that he should adress them as "Misters". He and Pluto looked at Arin in confusion. Pluto asked to Arin that hmm, wait, he know their names. He asked to Arin that he heared he were uninformed about the world, where he did hear about them. Arin answered it's from Darios, he heard him all killed a dragon together. At that moment, a bitter smile appeared on the lips of the two people. He let out a laugh. He said hoho, he saw, if he heard it directly from Darios, then what he know was close to the truth. Pluto said according to the people at the local bar, he's a superhuman who ripped the dragon's wing off with a single blow and caused it to fall. He said and he apparently smashed the dragon's head with Meteor Strike, if he had really mastered a ninth circle spell, why he would has gone through the trouble. Arin was puzzled. Arin thought for some reason, they don't seem to be in a good mood, strange, he's sure Karstein told him that, humans kill dragons just to attain a title and satisfy their greed. Arin asked excuse him, they two weren't proud of being called Dragon Slayers. He let out something that was close to a complaint. He said well, sure, they're proud, but it's not exactly something to boast about, they still have trouble sleeping just thinking about those days. Pluto continued that people thought they can easily take down a dragon or two, geez, damn it, they should see one for themselves. He said he wouldn't understand just hearing about it, how terrifying its massive body was. Pluto strongly agreed with his grumbling voice. Pluto said sigh, Darios just had to see for himself. Arin looked at their reaction and it seemed like they were quite scared of it. Arin thought hmm, sounds like it was quite frightening. Suddenly, Arin remembered something else that puzzled him. Arin thought but, what did they mean by "fool them" earlier. [5]
At night, in the Anasteid. Someone said inside the house that he doesn't think they should give it up now, him. In one of the countless pubs scattered throughout the city, the group of five engaged in a heated discussion. He drinking beer and said to hell with giving up, how he can hope for anything without investing some effort first, Darios. Darios said that's true, but... it's taking up too much time, cornering prey while it's unaware is one thing, but chasing after one on the run is too difficult. He said let's be clear here, their prey isn't on the run, he doesn't even know they're after him. [6]
Darios said but if they're away for so long, it'll affect the rest of their schedule. He shouted then why Darios doesn't lot leave already. Pluto diligently cut up the steak and ate it. He said he told Darios, that dragon is easy prey, he bet he can even take him alone. Darios was surprised and standed and shouted but what if he fail, they'll lose their most precious magician. Kias asked Sir Pluto, it's all right for him not to step in. Pluto chewing his steak and said, his speaking for him already, he'd rather have another bite of meat than waste his breath. Vera asked he doesn't have a spell to track someone down, why he doesn't use that. He sighed and answered the spell won't work, he can't track Arin's presence, it's useless. Vera asked he can't track Arin's presence, how that's possible. He answered how he would knew, maybe it's because Arin is a dragon. Kias said even so, a dragon is fully human while it's transformed, it should be no different from any other human. His eyes lit up and asked oho, he has never heard of that, where he did hear that, Mr. Kias. Kias answerd he read it in an ancient book. He said haha, he'd like to give it a read too. Darios sighed and said they should get back to the subject at hand... He stood up and said ...they can't waste time on a whild goose chase, especially since... this country is enemies with Karsel. [6]
In 305 AC, he said he bid his farewell... ...to the last king of Libeid. The king was surprised and shouted this voice... The king shouted ...him. In a large room filled with darkness, a large, square crystal embedded in one wall projected Aria's image. He smiled broadly and said hohoho, it's performing better than he thought. He said if he can address the lifespan and balance issue, he can consider mass production, or will it be difficult due to a lack of raw materials, even a defect was doing so well, if he can put it to practical use, he'll be quite something. He looked at the screen and said wait, but the production cost was too high... and then someone came into one corner of the dark room. Vera said she heard him called for them, and he surprised. He said oh, welcome to the room of foresight... ...princess Ione. A girl with blazing red hair and a look exactly like Arin entered the room. In the middle of the room was a sofa and a table with popcorn and 3D glasses on them and he continued speaking with excitement to Ione that there, see the sofa, go on and take a seat. Ione looked around the room and asked questions that this was the room of foresight, that's glass screen acting as the crystal ball. He began to explain with a proud smile on his face that correct, the curvature of a crystal ball caused the image to distort and limited broader viewing despite the depth, to make up for this flaw, he cut the crystal and placed it on the wall, he called it "Wild Vision," it made viewing much better, no, and Vera wearing 3D glasses and holding popcorn and said princess Ione should just let him be, he liked to prattle on. He said anyway, princess Ione should sit back and enjoy. As He instructed, the two women sat on the sofa and watched the screen and he said the show... Still, the giant crystal, 'Wild Vision', illuminated Aria's fight. He had a big smile on his face. He said ...was just beginning. [7]
Season 2[]
Pluto took out a small crystal ball from his pocket. The crystal ball shone. Pluto said hey, him, he took out Jelinek just now... Before Pluto could finish speaking, he shouted urgently to his crystal ball that why he's calling him now, forget about the mission, it's not important anymore, he should return to Karsel at once. Pluto asked why, something did interesting happen, he did find out where Parousia or Liegis is located. He said oh, Liegis is probably in the basement of Lastanien Palace... hold on, that's not the problem right now. Pluto asked then what it's. He shouted dammit... ...they got attacked while the troops were away, King Largo of the Western Region of the Gaianes Empire is invading their unguarded country. Pluto was surprised. Pluto continued asking questions as if he didn't understand that he's serious, how that's possible, there's no way unless Largo crossed the Lartead Mountains. He shouted as unbelievable as it may sound, that's exactly what they did, Pluto saw, the Red Dragon, Karstein... ...might be involved in the Gaianes Empire's assult. At the same time, Pluto's complexion hardened. Pluto said G-Gaster don't mean that Karsel Kingdom might end up fighting Karstein, fight, get it straight. He shouted Karstein is an ancient dragon, Arin and Grateus do not even come close to his power, they're nothing more than flies before his might. He sighed deeply and said he just hope this is Karstein messing around for fun and not being serious, crap... why do such beings even exist in this world. [8]
Pluto also frowned with a gloomy face that he couldn't agree more, try as they might... humans don't stand a chance against a single flap of a dragon's wings... ...they must free the Almighty Creature from the seal as soon as possible, not even a dragon can hold a candle to the Almighty Creature, not unless the legendary Super Dragon appeared... Seria, who was secretly eavesdropped, thought Super Dragon. Rake asked all that aside... ...Seria did manage to overhear anything. Seria answered yes, they say this was located in the basement of Lastanien Palace. A deep smile appeared on Rake's lips as he said oooh, lucky break, even Lord Aslan didn't know that, the stalking paid off. Seria said lucky, her ass, Rake did forget she almost died. Seria continued speaking as if she had suddenly been struck by something that oh, right, Rake, that remined her, the Almighty Creature they talk of... seemed quite different from that they knew, according to their version, the Super Dragon is the Almighty Creature... ...but they made it sound like nothing can stop the Almighty Creature except the Super Dragon, the two could actually be different creatures. Rake asked then which one they were looking for, the Super Dragon, or the Almighty Creature. Seria said well, it doesn't matter either way, she's sure they're both incredible beings. The next day. Karsel Kingdom. Latisse asked oh, Pluto, it's been a while, when he did return to Karsel. Pluto neatly adjusted his attire towards the king and formally bowed and said greetings, his Majesty, he, Pluto Croword, knight of Karsel, have only just returned, he returned using his Warp Spell. Latisse sighed and said that's enough, formal greetings don't suit Pluto, he heard he was coming back and wanted to see how he was doing, so, he heard about the situation from him, since he's a Dragon Slayer, 100,000 Imperial Soldiers are a piece of cake, right. One of his many laboratories. The three people sat in a circle at a small circular table. He spoke first that now, then... ...let them get this meeting started. [8]
A magic chant flowed from his mouth. He said may the noble flame... light this world, may the vast blaze descend on this earth... He completed the spell. He shouted World Flame Map. Flames erupted at his feet. Fwoosh! A massive wall of flames spreaded majestically upward and sideways. A huge wall of fire nearly tens of meters (feets) tall appeared in the middle of the imperial army's position. A huge wall of flames covered the sky and the earth, engulfing the entire unit. The wall of flame burned the soldiers with its red tongue. There is no room to escape. The acrid smoke of burning people spreads ceaselessly. The imperial soldiers shouted ack, gragh. The imperial soldiers let out ear-piercing screams. A whirlpool of flames enveloped the human being and scattered ash high into the sky. Everything turned into a handful of ash, emitting black smoke. In the midst of the overwhelming fear, the Archmage laughed. In the middle of the red-stained sky, the figure smiled with utmost joy while showed off power beyond common sense was truly not human. He pushed his hands forward. He shouted ahahahaha, he'll wipe them all out. The flames that covered the sky and the earth lost their power. Meanwhile, a knight wore splendid armor rode a horse and galloped through the black, burned fields. Largo shouted stop right there, him. He looked back and said nice of him to grace him with his presence, King Largo, he made it here pretty quickly this time. Largo said whirlwind, clear away the blaze. The magic sword Storm Bringer, nicknamed the bringer of the storm, showed power worthy of its name. Dozens of whirlwinds sprang up powerfully, sending flames in all directions swirling into the air. The soldiers who barely survived burst into cheers that whoa, it's his Majesty King Largo. Largo was surprised. Largo shouted dammit, he fled again. Largo gritted his teeth as they broke. Largo shouted he, fight with integrity, he cowards. Someone hit a stone hard with his fist and shouted how many times has this happened now, how can they fight so dishonestly. A person wore a robe approached Largo, who was let went of his anger. The person said please calm down, his Majesty. Largo shouted in excitement that calm down, he does look like he can calm down right now, those three didn't even bother to bring an army, all they do was repeatedly ambush them, how could the so-called Dragon Slayers fight so shamelessly. The person who's white-haired old mage said it's certainly an effective strategy since they have limited troops, absurdly enough, their tricks were working because each of them was so incredibly powerful. Largo shouted they, too, have troops wo can take them on, however, the problem was their teleportation, there was no way to stop their escape, Osteir, the moment they show up to defend theirselves from their surprise attack, they make a run for it. [9]
Osteir said his apologies for breaking the news, but the person they're up against was him, the most powerful mage alive, the gap between their magic power and his was too great, so he's been effectively blocking them, his magic was only rivaled by dragons, though he's ashamed to admit it, the gap between their powers was too great. Largo shouted dammit, they do really stand no chance against them, how could a small kingdom like Karsel have such a monstrous man like him. Largo sighed. Largo looked at Osteir again. His voice had become much calmer. Largo said in any case, they're left with only one choice here, march on Karsel Kingdom without a moment's delay. Is it because of one outburst of passion? He was much calmer. Largo said they can't run away forever, if there's something they need to protect. [9]
Yuna thought Charlene was able to recognize Aria's true nature... which proved that she's the Queen of Sorcery, he, the greatest genius of all time... is a mage who mastered Nineth Circle spells which were thought to be impossible for humans to learn, even a prodigy like him only mastered Eighth Circle spells when he was nearly 40, however, the Queen of Sorcery, Lord of the Southern Empire, mastered Eighth Circle spells in her teens, that was only possible because the succession process allowed her to inherit the previous Queen's wisdom and magic power... the Queen of Sorcery said that the mage who attacked her looked fairly young, but... it's possible for such a young mage to subdue another mage capable of Eighth Circle spells, she can't wrap her head around it... [10]
Scarla took a fighting stance and said even the high and mighty he would have to hold back his magic power if she captured Vera, right. He was fixated on a point in the dark sky, looked down at his feet, felt quite embarrassed on the inside that why Vera isn't giving him a signal... ...something did happen to her. He was worried and said well... he's sure Vera can look after herself. He created an ominous-looking red magic circle and said he'd better get started. Louvracratic Arrows. A dozen columns of red light struck the ground. With a roar, red brilliance spreads out in all directions, gaining momentum. A terrifying shock wave covers the ground, tearing everything within its range. Still, his expression remained stiff. Because there was nothing that needed to be there. He said hmm, why isn't anyone defending against his attack. He thought he heard the imperial army has at least five master-level mages... ...which meant they didn't block his attack on purpose, they did abandon their soldiers, but why. He was surprised and said he saw... ...si this is what they were planning. Twelve faint clusters of light surround him in the air and stop in the air. The identity of the light was twelve mages wearing robes of various colors. He said good grief, he was told there were five master-level mages, but there are 12, once he's done here, he's giving the Intelligence Department hell for this. A mage said what an honor it's to meet the best mage of this generation. Osteir, one of the oldest mages, opened his mouth to him that he's Osteir, a mage of the Eighth Circle, though his power isn't great, he held the title of a master. He gave them a relaxed look and said he saw, he's Gaster Latnile, a master of Nineth Circle spells. At that moment, there was a stir among the wizards surrounding him. A mage said a master of Nineth Circle spells... He said ...none of the mage bothered to stop their spell even though there were 12 of them, they're determined to save their energy, huh, how heartless of them to use their own soldiers as bait, now, they're lost hundreds of their men, what an example they're setting for those seeking to learn magic. A mage said ugh... Osteir said relax, he's provoking them on purpose, he has repeatedly cast ground magic spells without a break, even he must be exhausted after using so much mana, he doubt he's a match for the 12 of them in his current state. Suddenly a smile appeared on his lips and said sorry to burst their bubble... ...but he has enough mana left to take them all out. A terrible energy began to surge over his shoulders. An enormous amount of mana that the mages had never imagined in their lives spread around him. The complexions of the surrounding mages turned pale. Osteir shouted that they don't falter, they all knew how great he's. Flames began to burn in Osteir's right hand. Osteir said him, he may be a great mage... ...but he can't possibly be greater than the 12 of them combined. Flame Strike. A ray of red flame poured down on him. Along with Osteir, the remaining 11 mages also launched red pillars of fire. Twelve pillars of fire struck him. A huge explosion spread across the sky and a small sun appeared in the night sky. A mage shouted yes. One of the mages said in a trembling voice that did they get him. The mage's complexion suddenly turned pale. Wrapped in a whirlwind of pure white light, he was smiling with not a single hair on his face injured and said they're really... ...calling this an attack. He snapped his fingers as if it was funny and said it's his turn now. Wind Cannon. With a roar that tore through the air, a huge shock wave hit the 12 mages. Mages shouted ack... guh. Osteir thought this is really Wind Cannon, how could a Fifth Circle spell be so powerful, this is what it means to be the ultimate mage, he's indeed worthy of being called an archmage. He burst into laughter arrogantly and shouted that this is all the mages have got, hahaha, they should bring it on. He thought crap... ...this is no time to be laughing, he wonder how Vera and Pluto are doing, there's no way he'll lose in a battle of magic, but it'll take some time, but he can't afford to appear weak and boost their morale, right now... ...he must continue to look confident. He continued to laugh arrogantly and shouted ahahaha. [11]
He was very annoyed and said ugh, they pests... He was angry and shouted ...the way they fight is so goddamn annoying, just come at him, all of them. Osteir said hoho, that's the greatest compliment him could have given them, he may be an archmage, but he's still a human. He frowned as he deflected their magic one by one. Osteir said unless he's a dragon, he can't cast two spells at once, the 12 of them will take turned attacking him... giving him no chance to back. He shouted in that case... ...he'll take them on with First Circle spells that can be cast immediately. He shouted Magic Arrow. At the same time as the starter word, the light green orbs changed into hundreds of arrows and were fired all at once at the imperial mages who surrounded him. Osteir was astonished and shouted s-stop him. The countless arrows of light that were pouring down were all bounced away by the unfolding intangible force-field. Osteir shouted ugh... He smiled bitterly and said hmph, he guessed they're still just Magic Arrows even if he can make a lot of them, they blocked them all. Osteir was out of breath and thought First Circle spells weren't powerful... ...but he created hundreds of Magic Arrows that he can only create 20 of at most, he may be an enemy, but he's incredibly powerful. Osteir shouted even so, they, too, hold the title of Master, they have trained too long for this to shake them, everyone, prepare the incantation as they discussed, the rest of them, continue to hold him back, this will be their winning move. In addition, countless ice, flames, and thunderbolts flew at him. [12]
A few things were needed to activate a spell. An incantation, a sometic (hand movement)... ...and mana caluculation to determine the flow of mana. Higher mastery allowed one to shorten their incantations. However, all three requirements must be met to activate a spell. Using that knowledge, the 12 mages... continuously attacked him, effectively stopping him from casting and spells. He thought the mages were showering him with weak spells again, they're trying to see who got tired first... A mage said come forth, bladed wind... give power to the northern gust... Another mage said ...that rises from a harsh land... The mages shouted ...glacial whirlwind... ...Blizzard Storm. A moment of confusion flashed across his face. He thought an Eighth Circle glacial spell, the mages were buying time to prepare this spell, crap, he can block it, but he doesn't have enough time for the incantation, on top of that, he still have to deflect all of their weaker spells. He immediately responded by withdrawing his shield. He shouted envelop him, power of mana, Arc Field Double Spell. A brilliant light began to surround him. The stream of light instantly became several times thicker. The dark sky glowed a soft white. The stationary air flow gradually increased its movement, and white crystals condensed one by one in the air. The moment when the movement of the air gained momentum and white crystals caught up in the flow and blew in all directions. Whoosh. The gentle flow suddenly became a torrent and began to cover the sky with an ear-piercing sound. A storm of pure white crystals immediately attacked him. The mages of the empire laughed with joy. The mages shouted they did it, they finally caught that monster. Osteir said he knew this isn't enough to kill him, but the mages managed to trap him inside the Blizzard Storm, the moment he removed the Arc Field to cast another spell, he'll be frozen alive, they should keep the spell active, as long as they buy enough time... ...their King will come to help them. He thought oh, dear, he was conceited, thinking that the difference in their skills would be enough to win, this is a pretty good strategy... He sighed and said oh well, he'll have to overexert himself a little. It was then. Just as Largo was about to hit Storm Bringer, a huge stream of fire burned the surroundings and exploded at him. Largo shouted kugh. Pluto turned around and saw the brown haired mage who asked still alive, Pluto. Pluto answered finally, what took him so long... ...him. He appeared, holding his head and frowning. A mage shouted impossible... ...how did he manage to escape, he opened a Warp Gate while keeping the defense spell activated. Osteir was shocked 'again'. Osteir thought it's possible to activate two different spells at the same time, it's not like he's a dragon... ...any normal human's mind would have shattered, that man's magic has transcended human ability. He continued to hold his head and frown and replied oww his head... Pluto can't be any nicer, he risked his life to come save him. Pluto asked curiously that why he's gripping his head, there's a problem. He answered that no, he doesn't worry, it's just a side effect from casting spells one after another. He laughed and said he'll be able to use magic again in about ten minutes. Pluto said in other words... he can't use magic for the next ten minutes. He said wow, Pluto is smarter than he thought. The flame split and a silver glow suppressed the heat. The vortex of suppressed fire split long and opened a path. Meanwhile, the swordman appeared again. Largo said just what he'd expect from an archmage, not even 12 Masters managed to stop him, huh. He said Pluto... fought against that? The Storm Bringer is quite something. Pluto said he wouldn't have struggled if Largo was such an easy enemy. Largo smirked and said the Archmage, he, too, admire his skills. Largo raised Storm Bringer high and shouted loudly that however, he has the dragon's power with him, now, he shall avenge the imperial soildiers that he killed. Pluto asked any ideas, him. He answered he told Pluto he can't use magic roght now, he think of something. Pluto said he can't believe he has to die with an old, perverted Archmage... He shouted hey, Pluto should watch his mouth, he came to rescue him. At that moment, a silver flash suddenly flew through the air from above the cliff and struck Largo. It was a blow that was so sudden that Largo had no choice but to hit it squarely. Largo morned guh... Pluto was surprised and shouted this must be... A cry close to a scream came from the mouths of the imperial soldiers that l-look up there, he could be... ...Darios fon Goldbruf... ...the Dragon Slayer. Pluto shouted ha... about time Darios got here. He said what a remarkable entrance, Darios, despite Pluto's nonchalance, he managed to appear in full view of everyone, even the lighting is perfect... Pluto was surprised and shouted how that's important right now. [13]
He said good grief... he already pushed his limits today, and it turned out he hasn't even faced the real challenge yet, since he has his mana back, he has no choice... ...but to use a Ninth Circle spell. A fierce resolve that I had never seen before appeared on his face. He said he shall hereby contain... ...the dragon's power... Largo came through the storm to him. Largo shouted to him that he does really thought he would allow... ...the strongest mage on earth to strike back, he shall stop whatever spells him plan to cast. He said Largo, he did know, there exists an ultimate spell in each circle.... that can only be learned once he knew all the other spells in that circle, and it just so happened that... ...he has mastered all the Ninth Circle spells. Absolute Magic Seal. Largo was embarrassed and shouted ...what in the world, his mana... the mana flowing into the sword... ...has been blocked. At the same time, the swirling Dragon Power Wind began to lose its shape. The soldiers of Karsel who were being chased said Largo's magic... ...disappeared... He collapsed. The soldiers of Karsel shouted yeaaah, he stopped the whirlwind, they may hurray for the Lord. Pluto said dang, he really was something. For an instant, Pluto's complexion hardened and shouted in panic that he... He broke into a cold sweat and opened his mouth that he really was a genius... ...it only cost him an arm instead of his entire body. His left arm had completely disappeared, and in its place, the fluttering hem of his robe was stained with red blood. Meanwhile, Largo paniced while held the now useless Storm Bringer and shouted dammit, what is the meaning of this, come on, come forth, storm. Largo shouted how can his magic ...surpass the dragon's power. Darios said it's time to end their duel. Largo shouted graaaaah. Darios cut off Largo's head in one fell swoop. [14]
Pluto worried and asked to Vera that if it was hard after fighting for a while. Vera answered with a hard smile that this was okay and that she had gained quite a bit of her divine power. Scarla, who was lying down, raised her head and shouted that Vera is a vicious bitch, and that was how she got that incredible divine power. Everyone turned their heads towards Scarla sudden shout. Scarla's eyes filled with hatred leaked through her tangled blonde hair. Scarla's venomous gaze is truly terrifying. Vera didn't care at all. Vera said oh, because Scarla is a recycler. A scream came out of Scarla's mouth that it would be better to kill her. The mechanism of a divine spell is to generate one's divine power by exercising one's own sacred power based on strong faith. Piety increases the level of divine spells, and divine power increases the power of divine spells. No matter how sincere your heart is, you cannot use holy spells if you do not have mana, or divine power, which is the driving force to generate the spell. Scarla who lost her divine power was the same as losing everything. Darios said hmm... and he was appalled and looked at Scarla and Vera alternately. Will Vera be able to feel at ease even after looking at Scarla like that? Vera said that's right, let's kill Scarla even though she's no longer useful. Vera seemed to be comfortable. It was a time when Darios was dumbfounded as he watched Vera muttering calmly. He, who was looking at Vera with a look in his eyes that said, now that she has cured Pluto, it will be his turn, opened his mouth that wait, Vera. Vera answered why. He said if Vera is going to recycle Scarla, let's be sure. Vera said pardon. He said a body with strong vitality is useful in many ways, so a high-ranking exorcist like Scarla would have amazing vitality. Vera asked he's going to experiment on humans again. He asked there's a problem. Vera answered well, whatever, do whatever he want. Darios, who could not hear the conversation between the two, frowned and stepped in front of them. Darios said too many people do it, really. As much as possible, Darios do not interfere with what his colleagues are doing, but this time he cannot tolerate it. Darios was about to get angry. But Darios missed the timing again. Pluto said he agreed with Darios opinion. As Darios was about to step forward, Pluto grabbed his shoulder and dragged him. Pluto said he's not a good guy, but there's no need to be such a bad guy. Pluto took the form of an edge of the hand with his right arm and drew out blue Sword Aura. A blue light passed by Scarla's neck. Scarla screamed ugh... A low voice rang softly amidst the red blood. Pluto said those who should be killed must be killed. [15]
Season 3[]
Pluto asked someone can't explain it in simpler terms. Inside the field tent, he answered hmm, a human can grow a tail if they cast a regeneration spell on their rear. Pluto said obviously not. He said that is what it meant to disrupt an existence. He hit the table with his hand and said no amount of healing will recover his arm, not even the divine spell for regenerating a severed arm will work, trying to recover his left arm is like trying to attach a tail to a human. He laughed and said by the nature existence, humans cannot perform Ninth Circle spells, but he managed to, only at the cost of an arm, this is why he should've completed the Vessel of the Soul. Pluto said a missing arm won't hinder him from casting spells, somatics, they were, he heard the hand guestures were also important. He concluded with a bitter tone that Fifth Circle spells and below were fine, but it'll take a bit longer to cast Sixth Circle spells and up, anything above mid-level Eighth Circle spells is impossible. Pluto said in other words, their magic power has been reduced by half. He said yes, Pluto have got it spot-on. Pluto came out of the commander's field tent and said anyway, he should focus on his recovery, though he seemed to be doing fine except for his arm. Pluto grumbled and asked Darios has gone back yet. He walked through the bushes toward Darios and Pluto and said there they all were. Darios asked him, what he brought here, something did happen. He said he has come to deliver news from the scouts, it seemed there were still around 80,000 Imperial soldiers who retreated, they can't let their guard down just yet with so many enemy troops standing bym for now, let's continue to monitor their movements. Darios asked they'll launch another assult after losing their king, with their leader gone, they wouldn't return to the western empire. He answered normally, yes, unfortunately, they must go back through the Lartead Mountains, which they can't enter and leave as they wished. Pluto muttered crap, what a pain in the neck, the Imperial army is holding them back, they also need to find the seals before Karstein found out that they messed with the hatchling. Darios asked dubiously that speaking of, Arin is really a hatchling. Pluto answered yeah, they're dead meat now, they say messing with a hatchling can cause an entire kingdom to fall. He said actually, he came up with a countermeasure, however... He was angry and shouted ...his mentor is so goddamn useless. At that moment, Terold Croword appeared behind the grumbling him and asked that he's talking about him. He shouted goodness, when Terold did get here, useless mentor of his. Terold was angry and said why, he little... Pluto asked ancestor, Sir, what brought him here, and why he's so angry. Terold said bah, this is all because of that damn Liegis. [16]
Rake thought he's after Liegis, he should be working for him. Terold Croword said oh. He shouted oh, that was all Terold have to say. He shouted good grief, something was actually wrong with Terold, how he could make such a silly mistake. Terold said bah, he's been away from the human world for too long... He shouted that's no excuse, Terold have stopped using his brain ever since he turned into a lich. Terold angry and said where's his manners, he's his Master, let him knock some sense into him. He snored hmph and said a Master, he's stronger than Terold now, he's a Master of Nineth Circle spells. Terold pointing to his arm and said but he's missing an arm now. He complexion turned pale and said oh. Terold used him to Dark Flame and shouted he should take this, Dark Flame. He shouted th-that's not fair, Master. Darios just watched this scene. Pluto said they shure get along, huh, this was supposed to be a battle between the greatest mages of all time. [17]
Raedi touched the great sword lightly. Raedi's complexion hardened. Raedi said this... is not an ordinary Enchanted Sword. Sez was surprised and shouted what. Sez asked it's a Mystic Sword. Raedi stood up and anwered not, it's an Enchanted Sword... but its magic efficiency is too good, the only human capable of making such an exceptional Enchanted Sword is... ...Gaster Latnile from Karsel, it has to be him. Sez shouted and asked he's the one who created that chimera, what he's planning. Raedi answered who knew, they have a lot of work ahead of them. [18]
Sez said they were up against a chimera made by him, if it wasn't for Raedi, she would've been in danger too. [19]
Sez said right... they'll focus on researching the chimera and the big sword, it's a good opportunity... to find the source of the Archmage's power. Psyche asked him, huh, speaking of, haven't things been chaotic over there. Sez answered she heard they've been battling each other. Someone said he doesn't believe it... ...Libeid, Batran, and Sarbazan had 70,000 allied forces, their enemies had a mere 20,000, how could the four of them... ...compensate for a difference of 50,000 troops... and furthermore corner them, those blasted Dragon Slayers. Pluto looked at the Storm Bringer and shouted ahaha, this is pretty darn good, the magic may be sealed, but the sword itself is well-balanced, who knew dragons could make such an exquisite sword. He said wrong, the sword was created by a dwarf craftsman, the only thing the dragon did was breathe magic into it, yet they still call it a sword made by a dragon, what shameless creatures. Pluto asked ...he, remember his previous sword, he did say he crafted it. He answered yeah, he breathed magic into it, though the blade itself was forged by the royal blacksmith. Pluto said why he's always surrounded by hypocrites. He laughed heartily and said in any case, victory is upon them, with this... ...they can continue their plan. In the barracks, Darios shouted they have yet to catch their leader, if they let them go, it will come back to bite them. Pluto said that's rich coming from Darios, he wasn't supposed to be the honorable Silver Knight who cared about enemy casualties. Darios shouted it's to prevent a future bloodbath. Pluto said that's what he's saying, he doesn't understand Darios' thought process. He shrugged and said they should forget about the enemies, suppressing them now won't guarantee they won't rebel in the future, he's sure they've realized by now that they can't win against them by force. at the very try to start another war, instead, they may seek alternative means, such as... ...assassinating important individuals. Darios asked important individuals... he does mean them four. [19]
He said indeed, with all due respect to Latisse, they saw them as a bigger inconvenience than the king, in other words, as long as they each take precautions, they should be fine, when they fail to assassinate them, they might target the occupying Karsel forces... or perhaps engage in a bit of plundering, in any case, if the leaders stay alive, it's the people of the nation who will suffer the most, once the people have had enough, they'll abandon their partriotism and seek their rule, people prefer a peaceful life over politics and ideology, after all, choosing not to push ahead with the battle... will ultimately put them in a better situation. Vera asked he... ...that's not his idea, it's, it's out of character. He answered Vera got him... it was Princess Ione's idea, she asked to let the leaders go without making it too obvious... Darios said then their next mission is... He said yes. He laughed and shouted it's time for him to enjoy a date with a beautiful lady. He goes to the outside and shouted he hired a gorgeous assistant recently, now that the urgent business is taken care of, he can leave, right, Darios all should rest up too, hahaha. Pluto said lucky him. Someone shouted him. Boras Mountain Fortress, formerly Libeid Kingdom. In the small room, he waved his hand awkwardly and said sorry he's late, she has been waiting long... Lashte. [19]
Lashte said not at all, the Lord, congratulations on his victory. [19]
The blonde woman, Lashte, left the room and closed the door. Lashte thought ...it might be dangerous to keep spying on him, she got enough information out of him anyway. Lashte held something like a feather and thought she has used up most of the Warp Wings too... ...it's time to deliver the report. Yellow air currents began to gather, forming a circle that slowly formed in the air, and the yellow circle soon grew to be almost as large as a person. It was a space portal. Lashte who's already took off her glasses, she handed over a bundle of documents to Aslan and said here's what she found from him. Aslan read the documents and said hmm, the information is a little different from what they knew. Lashte said yes, it appeared that the Almighty Creature and the Super Dragon are different entities, furthermore, the Almighty Creature is not even a dragon to begin with, that meant the mutant dragon is in fact... the Super Dragon. Lashte said once the seal is broken, controlling the Almighty Creature will require... a human soul as catalyst, the Almighty Creature is better understood as a collective will rather than a single entity like a dragon, that is why a human soul is required to act as its central core, in theory, the higher intellect will oversee the weaker ones. Aslan said so... breaking the seal will give them the absolute power of the Almighty Creature, if that's true, then he can't go on using Rake, the instant he acquired this power, he'll betray him, but he doesn't want to get directly involved in something so uncertain... ...there must be special conditions to acquire such remarkable power. Aslan held the documents in his hand and said conditions that even he has yet to discover, he must look into it more, all right, he has gathered enough information for now, Lashte, she may now withdraw from this mission. Lashte was surprised. Aslan said Lashte is not the only spy he has, so let's prioritize safety. Lashte said understand... and her words were blurred. Lashte took out a bunch of feathers and handed them over and said ...in that case, she'll return the Warp Wings. Aslan's brow suddenly furrowed deeply and said hmm. Aslan roughly picked up one of the feathers. Lashte asked Lord Aslan. Aslan said this is... As if by sheer luck, a thunderous explosion rang out and earth-shaking tremors shook the earth from all directions. Lashte was embarrassed and shouted what that was. Aslan said ugh... it's too late, this Warp Wing... may be expertly crafted, but it's a fake, this must be his work, he knew he was being spied on from the start. The night streets of Jergranen are getting darker as the sun sets. Despite the fact that it is still evening, one side of the street is surprisingly bright. This is because an incredibly large fire is rising. [20]
Above the main gate of the burning mansion, which greatly contributed to illuminating the darkness of the streets, four humans using Levitation were chatting while looking at the flames. Vera asked he's sure this is the place. He answered he's sure, the remnants of the Retrace Spell are coming from the mansion. [20]
Darios asked him do know how shocked he was when he went to fool around with a woman during such urgent times. He smirked and answered huh, he did fool around and enjoyed himself, Lashte was a total knockout. Darios said oh... he saw. He said he let Lashte spy on purpose and leaked limited information, that's what information warfare essentially is. Vera said not bad, him, he's as talented as always. Pluto said if only he would stop acting out of self-interest. He said now, then, let's go meet the generous people... ...who collected the seals for them. Seria said her hiding spot must have been within their magic range, she lost half of her body when she turned into fog, so she restructured her body and ended up as a child... Rake shouted magic, Seria is saying someone cast a spell, but who. Seria said it's him. Rake was surprised. Rake shouted he saw what's going on now... ...that snobby Aslan must have screwed up. Rake thought if the Dragon Slayers are targeting Aslan, then he's done for, they must have taken the seals too. Rake said they're left with only one option, here over to the final destination and wait there. Seria was surprised and shouted what. Seria shouted Rake is suggesting they go to Karstein's lair, that's a suicide mission. Rake said at this rate, the only way to attain the Almighty Creature's power is to intercept the Dragon Slayers when they break the seal, yes, it's dangerous, but a dragon won't bother itself to get rid of just him. Rake shouted dammit, he has come too far to give up. Lashte and Aslan are dead, and he shouted oh, he'd better give them gredit, they had two seals. He said they're the ones who intercepted his mentor, all right, thanked for the gift. Vera said then all that remains is... Someone said yeah. Darios said they're heading to the empire. He said teleporting to the empire from here is too hard, even for him, plus, they still have a ton of things to do when they return. Pluto said Darios did have to be so dramatic. [20]
Karstein was surprised and suddenly muttered that what kind of messed-up fool created this. Arin wondered. After a while, Karstein opened his mouth as if in disbelief that this is... ...the Almighty Creature. Pete was surprised and shouted what, Aria is... this. [21]
Charlene shouted it's an Antigravity spell, but it's so powerful... ...it could be him who's archmage. [22]
The dragons ask Arin should tell them what happened in more detail, what he does mean a meteor hit him and caused him to bleed. Arin answered uh... whose meteor was that again, he was it. Karstein asked him. Kiadrys answered he's one of the humans referred to as the Dragon Slayers who killed Grateus. Arin said yes, it's them, the Dragon Slayers bought him when he was enslaved... ...and threw him off of the third floor, he had to walk through an underground passage covered in blood, then, they blasted holes into his entire body... ...and chased after him relentlessly. Arin was angry and shouted just talking about the Dragon Slayers were making him angry, curse those humans. Karstein said he saw. Extreme anger radiated from Karstein's eyes and he said so that's what happened. Someone said whoever and wherever the Dragon Slayers were... Karstein stood up and said ...the Dragon Slayers messed with the wrong kid, now they'll pay the price for hurting a hatchling. Karstein was so angry that he opened his mouth in a calm voice that representative of their clan... ...he'll execute their family law, any objections. Kiadrys said none, it's their clan's duty. Karstein asked to Yuna that human, which country the Dragon Slayers were from. Karstein urged Yuna on that why she wasn't answering him, she does not know. Someone answered Karsel Kingdom. Karstein and Kiadrys turned their gaze to someone who spoke. Karsenian, who's face as hard as Karstein's, said it's a kingdom of humans located south of Arin's lair. Karstein said she seemed to know about that place, Karsenian, they were fragments of her previous dream, if she has a lingering attachment there due to the dream, then he'll act alone. Karsenian answered firmly that no, she has no lingering attachment whatsoever. Karstein said great. Soon a red light began to appear. Within moments, a huge Warp Gate with a diameter of 9.8 ft (3 meters) appeared before the people's eyes. Suddenly Karstein looked back and said humans, he advised them to revise their map, the Karsel Kingdom will no longer exist. [23]
Libeid district Boras Mountain Fortress. Someone knocked at the door and said him, he's inside, he needed his help with approving the documents, there were too many technical terms. Darios opened the door and asked him. Darios froze as he looked at the scene in the room before his eyes. He moved his body full of passion, his clothes fluttering, his legs moving nonstop, he jumped up and down repeatedly, kicking the floor, making a cheerful sound fill the room, and beads of sweat ran down his skin in his passionate movements, and were scattered into the air again due to the constant shaking. He said hoo, ha, aha. He asked eh, Darios, when he did get here, something did happen. Darios asked what... in the world he was doing right now, tap dance. He answered hahaha, what, this, good question, he's trying to forge a new path in the realm of magic, usually, magic is activated by chanting spells and performing specific hand gestures to direct mana into a conceptual space, the problem is, he has lost an arm, he can no longer use high-level Eighth Circle spells, after much contemplation, he has found a solution. He raised his right foot and shouted triumphantly that if he's missing a hand, then why he doesn't use his feet to activate the spell. Darios looked at him with suspicious eyes. Darios asked so... he was practicing magic just now. He answered nah, he was dancing, he got carried away while practicing. He shouted vigorously that now, he'll be bestowed with another title in addition to his archmage status, he shall be called Gaster Latnile, the Dancing Wizard. At that excited look, Darios barely managed to get one more word out that yes, good luck. He shouted what, Darios don't meant, "Good idea". Darios asked where's Pluto. He asked how he would know, he's probably killing time with Vera somewhere. [24]
Darios jumped up and shouted him, he did feel that as well, just now... He said yes, what is this tremendous force that defies the cosmic order... ...also, that's where... He rushed and shouted ...goddammit. He ran with a deathly pale face and said Darios should call Pluto and Vera, they're heading to Karsel. [25]
He spread out his hands and said it's not working, the Warp Gate won't open, he can't set his coordinates. Darios said that does mean... He said yes, as they feared... ...a calamity has befallen Serkarsel. He shouted for now, he'll teleport them to the Al Kreed Mountains, from there, they'll head to Karsel. Pluto said crap. A large circle was created, connecting space and space, and someone said not even the almighty he can afford to show off in this situation, huh. [2]
A light flashed through the dim forest deep in the mountains where people were sparsely present. Darios asked this is... the Al Kreed Mountains. He answered yes. Vera looked around. He said it used to be a village practicing slash-and-burn agriculture, however, the entire place was set on fire to cut off trade with Batran, and he teleported based on what he remembered. Vera asked ...a village... he said. Someone said there were no traces of a village here. Darios had a pensive expression and thought if he can teleport to a village that no longer existed... ...what's preventing him from locating the coordinates for Serkarsel. He spoke in a firm tone that let's keep going, once they get over this hill, they'll be able to see Karsel. They walked slowly. After a while, his expression hardened. Darios asked him, what's wrong, why he did suddenly... ...stop... Darios opened his eyes wide. Pluto asked huh... they did take the wrong path, why there's... ...an ocean here. He cried out in horror and trembling that dragons... ...their power is beyond imagination... Suddenly a rustling sound was heard in the grass and someone appeared. [26]
He who had been staring at him from afar, shouted urgently Latisse. He grabbed him by the collar, shook him and shouted what happened, answer him, Latisse. Latisse had a dead expression, devoid of any trace of life and muttered it was her... He shouted her... what Latisse do mean, he should explain so he can understand. Suddenly Latisse burst into laughter that ha. Latisse let out a strange noise, a mixture of vanity and madness, almost like crying that hahaha... ...ahahaha. He gritted his teeth and looked blank and asked goodness... what Latisse have endured. He was astonished and asked ha, so that's what it was, that's why Latisse is so out of it, huh. He shouted snap out of it, Latisse dazed fool. Pluto said him, that's quite harsh considering what his majesty went through. He shouted he should wake up, Latisse, this is how the King of a nation should act. Only then did he respond quietly, in a cold, cynical, self-deprecating, vain voice. Latisse said Karsel is gone, how he could still be king. He grabbed Latisse by the collar again and shouted he represent Karsel, it's where he was and wherever he go, it survived solely through him, why he's acting like he has lost it all just because some land sunk into the ocean, why he's playing the saint all of a sudden, he used to be a ruthless and cunning ruler, more heartless than anyone else. Latisse muttered with tears in his eyes that he lost her... ...she was everything to him. Latisse collapsed and said now, he has lost everything... His expression twisted into a sinister grimace and said he should listen up, Latisse. His voice turned into a scream that Batran and Libeid now belong to the Karsel Kingdom, Latisse still have vast land and thousands of troops under his command, he even has the most powerful swordsman and mage of the mage on the continent by his side, he has not lost everything yet. He shouted he should come to his senses, Latisse, if he was the king of archmage, a master of the Nineth Circle, then he should prove that he was worthy of ruling over him. He spoke firmly that he should answer him, Latisse, he does wish to lose him. A flash of emotion flashed through Latisse's blank eyes. Latisse said he can't let that happen... ...he doesn't be so harsh on him, him, he knew what must be done... Latisse raised his head. A smile appeared on Latisse's lips and his eyes were bright and said ...he wasn't putting too much pressure on someone... who has experienced the power of a dragon right before their eyes, still, he has helped him come to his senses a little. A smile of relief appeared on his lips and asked Latisse has finally regained control of himself. They set up a campsite by lighting a bonfire in an empty lot. Breaking the deep silence, Latisse suddenly called out to him that he hasn't fully returned as his king yet, nevertheless, he must give this one order. A shadow fell over Latisse's face and he ordered he should hurry and finish collecting the seals of the Almighty Creature, revive the creature so they can wipe the dragons out, eradicate them once and for all so that nothing like this ever happened again. Suddenly a deep furrow formed between Latisse's eyebrows and said the creature should end the dragons all... ...so that humans... were no longer subject to their taunting. It was a vacant lot near a hill overlooking the Karsel Kingdom, which had become the sea, when the moon was rising high in the sky. On top of the hill, under the pure white moonlight, Darios said to him that every time he gaze upon that deep blue sea, his ears ache, it's as if the souls of the departed were echoing endlessly, resonating through the world, even in such a situation, he's bound by the ghost of a nonexistent past. He said until he can undo this old knot, he'll be haunted by that sound, tormented endlessly, it's the price of their sins, after all. Darios turned his head and asked what he'll do now, him. He answered first, let's head over to the Batran Kingdom, everything has been arranged for them to cross over to the empire. Darios was surprised and asked cross over... to the empire. He answered correct, he made the necessary preparations in case something like this were to happen... ...though this wasn't the fate he had envisioned for them. Darios said very well, they can receive the rest of the seals from the empire. He said it won't be easy, the empire is formidable. Darios said it doesn't matter. Darios said now, they have a chance... ...while the souls of the departed echo endlessly in his ears. [27]
Someone said ah... Rohinas sipped tea at a small table on an outdoor terrace with a view of the garden and asked ...what brought them all the way here, to ask for Gaias and Zaedrasil. For the audience, the Dragon Slayers were disarmed and surrounded by dozens of guards, and Vera was wearing shackles around her wrists. Darios said he leave the Dragon Slayers with no choice... ...his majesty. Suddenly, the purple shackles on Vera's wrists shattered into pieces. The guards were surprised to saw Vera and shouted the shackles sealing her magic... Someone said as the Dragon Slayers expected, they failed to reach a negotiation. Darios said unfortunately... ...the Dragon Slayers will have to take the guards by force. [28]
He looked as if he found it curious and asked his majesty put all kinds of measures in place... ...but he did really think these guards could put up a good fight, he has got some nerve, or he does have something backing him up. Rohinas chuckled and said he was all clearly strong, however, the empire is not weak, they also have plenty of people with such power. As if those words were a signal, a light appeared behind Rohinas. He was surprised. Sez and Psyche appeared behind his back. Someone said here they're, the greatest mages in the empire, the Four Sorcerers. Raedi also appeared. Vera was surprised and shouted the Four Sorcerers, but there were only three of them. His brow furrowed and said why the Four Sorcerers were here, he heard they never leave Idelon unless a natural disaster occers. The leisurely expression on his face disappeared and he thought at the very least, those hags have twice as much experience as him, it'll be difficult to take them down with one hand. Rohinas said let him also introduce the Dragon Slayers to... ...the greatest Sword Master in the empire, he was the mentor of Largo, whom they killed, Lord Arkin. The white-haired old swordsman pulled out the long sword at his waist. Arkin muttered as if he found it amusing, looking at his opponents that then... it's four against four. Raedi said perfect, they each get one. A smile appeared on his lips for a moment and he said well, then, who will take on who. At that moment, a dry voice came out of his mouth, who had been standing still, and caught the Dragon Slayers that wrong. Darios said it's four against one. He was puzzled and asked huh, Darios. Pluto was also embarrassed and shouted hey, Darios, at least take his sword with him. A deep furrow formed between Pluto's eyebrows and he shouted Darios naive fool... ...he doesn't tell him he's still insisting on taking it out. Darios' muttering cut through the air that that's not it, it's just that... ...the Dragon Slayers have no time to waste. [29]
He grinned, holding out his palm towards Rohinas and said he regret to inform him, his majesty, that he cannot leave midway, they've a negotiation to complete, remember. Rohinas' complexion turned pale. Rohinas shouted in anger that the audacity... ...knew their place, they arrogant fools. Someone shouted they should come, Rooster Knights. From above, a group of knights, heavily armed in ornate armor, descended fiercely. Rohinas shouted he thought Lord Arkin and the Four Sorcerers would be enough to take the Dragon Slayers down, since that's not the case, he'll do everything in his power to kill them all. Almost simultaneously, mages began to fly in from all over the palace. He said mages. Another shouted there were ten Master-level mages in the sky... ...and twenty Sword Masters on land, try as the Dragon Slayers might, the four of them don't stand a chance against this power. He looked up at the sky and grumbled that the Dragon Slayers certainly seem to be in a fix now, the empire have more Sword Masters than the Six Nations Alliance of Heid combined. He said if only he had both arms, he could've done something about it... A soft murmur escaped Darios' lips that him, he'll leave the sky to him. He said all right, Darios sholud leave it to him, it's up to the mages to battle in the air. his body suddenly soared into the air. And at the same time, Darios' flesh transformed into silver lines once again. After settling into the air, he looked around and saw the Masters glaring at him with tense faces. He smiled awkwardly and said let's see... ten mages again, huh, but last time, he had both arms, he can't give away another arm this time, oh, dear... A mage shouted Archmage, it's an honor to meet the greatest mage on the continent, however, they too were hailed as Masters, defeating them will not be easy. He mocked and said hailed as Masters, they call fledgling mages of the Seventh Circle Masters, don't group a genius like him with them. Another mage shouted ugh, w-well, that's... The other mage shouted another mage is fool, he doesn't answer him, he's provoking them on purpose. He held out his palm and said was a little taunting enough to shake the mages up, that's what he'd expect from people who spend all their time studying magic in the tower, this might be easier than he thought. He shouted Gaster's Flare. The imperial mages were confused and a mage shouted what's that magic. He said it with great pride that it's not as effective, but the spell has been modified for quick use with one hand, it's a special spell crafted just for him. He shouted Gaster's Ray, Gaster's Blizzard, Gaster's Touch. One of the female imperial mages cried out in astonishment that each spell is named in his own honor... how obnoxious, what even is Gaster's Touch. A mage shouted but it's nonetheless incredible, it's a new form of magic, he lowered his guard since he's now missing an arm. Another mage shouted f-focus on defense for now, they'll hold out until he got tired. His face lighted up and said an endurance contest, how typical, if only the mages weren't up against him, let him show them his new form. He said Gaster, the Dancing Wizard. A mage shouted oh no. Another mage shouted the mages should hurry and stop him from dancing. One of the female imperial mages shouted he's drawing a magic circle with his feet. He put both feet in the air and played around like crazy. He said in a confident voice that it's too late, the mages fools, they should eat this, it's a Nineth Circle spell... In an instant, a huge light appeared and spread out, engulfing the mages. He continued with a loud shout that Eliminate Element. A huge sphere of light engulfed part of the palace and spread vast brilliance in all directions. He spouted his monologue in the brilliant light that utter destruction, this spell won't even leave behind dead bodies, thank goodness those mages barely had any combat experience. He turned to the ground and said all right, he'd better hurry and go help Darios... He looked at the situation on the ground and was surprised and asked huh... Someone said ...Darios was already done. Darios was standing near the corpses of Rooster Knights strewn everywhere. [30]
Charlene was surprised and shouted impossible, no human could possibly have done that... Then Karsenian and Kiadrys made strange expressions as if they had guessed something and he asked there's one human, right. Karsenian answered no other human held a candle to them, although they were never this powerful before... [28]
In the Lartead Mountains, the Dragon Slayers set up a defensive barrier and moved cautiously. Suddenly Vera asked with concern that he's sure Karstein is away, if he's wrong, then it's all over for them. He said Vera don't worry, his source is reliable, dragons leave their lair more often than she might think, that's why they appoint a Guardian endowed with their power to protect the lair, and the guardian protecting Karstein's lair is... ...his Master, Terold Croword. Pluto was surprised and shouted his ancestor. Pluto was surprised and shouted his ancestor is Karstein's guardian, no wonder he called Karstein his Lord... He said about 200 years ago, Terold Croword was a wandering lich when he caught Karstein's attention, well, he was talented, though not as much as him. In an instant, Darios' complexion changed and asked guardians don't show unwavering loyalty to the dragons, they can really trust Terold Croword. He answered Darios know why guardians pledge loyalty to dragons, becoming a guardian does not involve mental manipulation such as Mind Control, guardians cannot defy dragons simply because their lives were on the line, his Master's life was driven by only one purpose, he'd sacrifice his life just to erase the existence of those who toyed with him, he understand his fury more than anyone else... ...which is why he can trust him. For a moment, Vera's eyes flashed. He said there it's, Karstein's lair. The entrance to a huge cave came into view. The Dragon Slayers stepped into the cave, but it was surprisingly bright inside. As they went deeper, instead of getting darker, the soft red light grew stronger. Another was puzzled and asked it's enormous... ...why it does seem brighter inside the cave than outside, there were lamps set up or something. Pluto was surprised and asked hmm. Some things appeared and growled grrr... The lizards appeared. He said the guardian isn't the only thing here, he heard the dragon's lair is swarming with monsters. A lizard rushed at the Dragon Slayers. He raised his hand, created a magic circle and said as long as they're not a dragon... ...they're no match for them. He said Gaster's Ray. An explosion occurred on the slope of the volcano in the distance. Someone looked blank and said an explosion... The other smiled brightly and said look who's finally shown up. Rake said to Seria that the Dragon Slayers. [31]
He said according to his master, it's around here, there should be something like a cave across a lava lake. Vera was surprised. Another asked him, that's it. Across the lava lake was something like a dark cave. Someone answered aha, yes, that's exactly it, the way to the sealed creature. Someone asked but how... ...they're supposed to get there. It's good that the Dragon Slayers found their way, but the way led across this huge lava lake. He said the Dragon Slayers can't use flight magic, the mana currents were so erratic that there's a risk of the spell being disrupted midway. Someone said everyone, they should step aside, he'll deal with this by force. He started dancing and said here came a Nineth Circle spell. Vera was desperate, but the others seemed to think it was because they had gotten used to it by now, so Pluto said she just ignore him, Vera, she doesn't let it get to her. Finally his dance ended and a loud cheer erupted that turn everything into ice, Absolute Zero. A bitter cold near absolute zero rose up, turned into a thick ice fog, and poured into the lava lake and nothing happened. Pluto, who had been expecting some great magic, opened his eyes wide and glared at him. He bewildered and responded that it looked like magic doesn't work on lava, perhaps Karstein tampered with it. Darios stepped forward and said he'll give it a try. He turned his head to Darios. As Darios stared into the lava lake with a hardened face, brilliant particles of light slowly gathered in his palm, forming a dazzling silver flash, which then transformed into a single, gigantic sword of light. The light struck the lake, and with a tremendous explosion, the Silver Aura was embedded in the surface of the lava lake. As the lava that came into direct contact with the Silver Aura rapidly cooled, the lake split open and a high wall of flame appeared on both sides of the receding lava. He was surprised. What remains is a vast lava lake split in two, with a straight road running through its center. He, Pluto, and Vera were dumbfounded as they watched the giant red land appear, and someone spoke to his bewildered companions that even if the mana is unstable, there shouldn't be a problem going down now, let's go. He exhaled. Pluto asked they did enter the cave just now. He answered yes, after crossing a vast lava lake. Someone asked so why there's a frozen temple here. The frozen temple's elaborately carved ice walls and ceiling were constantly sparkling, and the two rows of pillars stretching out into the distance also sparkled. He asked Karstein did freeze this place right next to the scorching hot lake on purpose, but why, it's such a waste. Another said dragons were such mysterious creatures. Darios said he doesn't even want to know what goes inside the dragons' brains, let's keep going. Darios and his party began to advance deeper into the temple, step by step. Darios and his party walked and walked along the long corridors of the temple. An endless, truly endless corridor stretching between two rows of silver pillars. Pluto said had he known about this place, he'd had dressed more warmly, and it'd be less boring if at least something popped out... He said Pluto doesn't lower his guard, he should stay alert, Karstein's lair is bound to have more in store for them. Suddenly, from the other side of the snow corridor, white snow crystals mixed with strong winds began to swirl towards the Dragon Slayers. He was surprised and shouted that's... Soon the blizzard cleared around the Dragon Slayers, the wind died down, and beyond them a terrifyingly large, dark shadow appeared. Soon, a penguin appeared, its head nearly 66 ft (20 meters) high and its body circumference at least 49 ft (15 meters). Vera's eyes sparkled and screamed a penguin, oh her gosh, it's so cute. At that moment, the penguin's truly deep and majestic voice rang out, almost telepathically that lowly beings, this is a sacred place forbidden to humans, it's not too late to turn back. Immediately, the penguin took a deep breath, sucking in a deep breath of cold air and his chest heaving greatly. Someone said ...very well, all that awaits the humans were absolute death. His expression hardened with tension. He shouted everyone, they should take cover behind him, Vera, she should put up a shield immediately. Soon the penguin's mouth changed into a diamond shape. And a silver pillar extended from between the penguin's mouth and he shouted it's blasting a breath. A single silver flash engulfed the cold air and poured down on the Dragon Slayers, and the fierce cold roughly scratched the magic field, and in an instant, huge pillars of ice rose up in all directions. Eventually, he and Vera's shields were broken and he said urgh... ...its attack was strong enough to break the entire shield. The penguin said this time, he'll go all out. He asked that wasn't its best attack just now, just what's that penguin. Once again the penguin's message resounded majestically that he's a creature forged by the supreme power of the great ancient dragon, Lord Karstein... ...Perileus the seal keeper. [32]
Pluto asked if they carry on like this, they won't survive for long, how much longer do they go on for, him. He looked visibly exhausted and he answered he can't say, he get the feeling this space is distorted. He sighed and said it's been about 12 hours since they entered, they must've walked at least 25 to 30 miles, not including the time they stopped to battle, but considering the geography, walking for that long is impossible, the space is probably warped, which meant this passage is actually less than a mile long. Darios said that's not the only strange thing. Darios looking at the wall and muttered this place... ...why they did make a path here, why would any dragon feel a need to create a path meant for humans. He was silent. Vera said good point, it's certainly strange. He said it's concerning, but that's not important right now, let's keep going. He said they've no idea what's on the other side. He drew out mana and said so let's approach this carefully. After a while, the Dragon Slayers arrived at a place where a bridge connected to the ground and led to a huge, almost vast, hollow space that seemed to be at least several hundred meters in diameter. Floating in the middle of this vast space was an enormous obelisk that could not be seen at a glance, and dozens of small caves similar to the ones the Dragon Slayers had passed through were evenly distributed throughout the outer wall, and were connected to it by small bridges. He said dragons were incredible indeed, they used space fixation, so that space itself would support this bridge and the obelisk. Pluto asked he can't do it too, him. He answered it's possible, but not for thousands of years. A strange look appeared in his eyes as he looked around. He said they're here... Finally, Darios and his party reached the top of the pier leading to the obelisk. He cried out in excitement that hahaha, it looked just like the references he has seen, so this is it, it's where the Almighty Creature is sealed. He shouted with this, they can safely confirm that Grateus' records can be trusted, there's just one thing left to do, initiate the ritual to revive the Almighty Creature. He spread out one hand and spoke to his party that now, then... ...let's awaken the Almighty Creature. [33]
He placed the first jewel in its designated position and muttered Parousia, the seal of the Second Coming, find its place. A purple glow rose from the obelisk and made a strange noise. Vera and Pluto's expressions changed slightly in surprise. Still cautious, he put down the second jewel and muttered Liegis, the seal of Destruction, find its place, and this time, a green light spread out. His movements became quicker and he put down the third jewel and muttered Gaias, the seal of the Body, find its place, and this time, a yellow light spread out. He put down the fourth jewel and muttered Zaedrasil, the seal of the Mana, find its place, and this time, a red light spread out. His mouth opened and a soft spell slowly flowed out that he hereby awaken the ancient destruction, long forgotten and hidden from the world... Someone shouted ...the being that is everything and nothing... ...a web of lies and truth. One of his arms flashed and a scream burst from his mouth that using the supreme power... ...he hereby awaken the slumbering creature. Four pillars of light spread out in all directions, creating a vortex of light. Instead of dodging, he stood upright and let out a loud roar as if he was truly delighted that ha, hahaha, the Dragon Slayers did it, bahaha, all they need now is a soul to stir the Almighty Creature awake. Vera's expression changed strangely and asked him a worrying question that what happened if the Dragon Slayers become the soul of the Almighty Creature, they can still go back to being human, right. His answer was calm and composed that who knew, he hasn't researched what came after. Vera was surprised and asked he doesn't know. Darios' complexion changed in an instant and shouted wait, him, he did say becoming the soul of the Almighty Creature won't pose a problem, what does it matter that they attain power, strength, and wisdom surpassing that of dragons... if they must give up on being human forever. He bit his teeth and said that's exactly why he told Darios it wouldn't be a problem. He smiled almost mockingly, his one hand suddenly raised into the air, and shouted confidently that how is becoming something other than a human a problem... ...when Darios can become one with the almighty power, that's worth trying even if it meant putting his life on the line. Pluto, who had been watching him, replied that he's lusting for power even iat the cost of his own life, well, ordinary people don't think like that, there's a reason mages get treated like fanatics. He calmly stretched out his hand in front of him, and a confident voice flowed from his mouth that the final ritual began now, as qualified beings, they've arrived... ...to grant reason to it, a body without a soul. His one hand waved in the air and he grinned and shouted with all his might that here him, disastrous creation burdened with the weight of the cosmos... ...open its eyes, Eldicreature, the Almighty Being. A brilliant light emanated from Eldicreature. An eerie flash of light began to flash before the eyes of Darios and his party. It seemed to him that it wasn't just an unpleasant ending and he said ...it must be judging their souls, perhaps too many of them were qualified. Pluto's expression darkened as he listened to his words and shouted what, he was saying this was a random draw, he doesn't want to become the soul of the Almighty Creature. Naturally, his curt response followed that he'd hate to give this opportunity to anyone else either. A voice with unexpected content was heard that declined. For a moment, Pluto's expression changed strangely. Someone shouted this is... ...the voice of the Almighty Creature. Vera was startled and asked he did said that Eldicreature has no intellect. He answered it's simply playing back a kind of stored consciousness, so it's not exactly intellect. His face turned pale and asked more importantly... ...Vera did hear that. The majestic voice rang out once again, containing more detailed information that they've all been rejected, none of them were qualified. He looked embarrassed and asked what, how came. In that moment, a mad scream burst out of his mouth that the Dragon Slayers have the strongest swordsman and mage on earth among them, how could any human be stronger than that, if they weren't qualified, then who was. Someone asked huh, oh dear, the seal was broken already. Another answered yeah, the seal was broken. Someone asked that does mean they're in big trouble. Karstein answered not at all, he told her those bastards will never succeed in getting what they want. Karstein looked at Darios and his party with an expression that said he knew this would happen and said the Dragon Slayers were simply not qualified. He was embarrassed and thought Red Dragons. Darios thought Gaster's experiment... ...Arin... ...and... Karsenian spoke in a soft, eerie voice that the humans lowly nortals. Karsenian's deep eyes were tinged with contempt and continued the humans treated her child so kindly, now, it's time to pay the price. [34]
In the recollection, Latisse said it was her... ...Sernian. He thought he knew what to expect... ...but seeing it firsthand was even more shocking, so that's the real Queen Sernian, Red Dragon Karsenian, the Demonic Dragon of Sarbazan. Absolute power fell upon him without him being able to put up any resistance. With tears of blood streaming down the corners of his eyes, and with his insides shattered in agony, he looked at Karstein and thought ha... ...this was it, even though the Dragon Slayers consider themselves to be the strongest among the humans... ...a single word was all it took for them to fall apart, this was the difference between dragons and humans. [35]
Vera, he and Pluto were lying sprawled out like corpses, but Darios stood there with his eyes sharply raised. Darios answered Karsenian seriously that he can't dodge her attack anyway... and even if he could... ...he'll not leave his friends when they're still alive. Darios thought his sword failed to protect anything, the least he can do... ...was to try and protect their lives. He sat there helpless. He asked Ancient Dragon, he doubt the Elder Karstein will keep his promise of sparing the Dragon Slayers, he could at least answer his question before they died. He opened his mouth in a surprisingly calm voice that there's one thing he's dying to know, just why they weren't qualified. A deep sneer appeared on Karstein's lips and he chuckled and said Gaster's friend died and he's in danger, that's really all he has to say, fine, he'll tell him, becoming the soul of the Almighty Creature required only one thing, he must be a pure human untarnished by the flow of mana. His expression was distorted and thought goddammit... ...that's it. Gaster thought a pure human... in other words, an ordinary person who cannot wield mana, humans who use mana cannot become the soul of the Almighty Creature, however, it would be impossible for a human who cannot use mana to get here, this explained why they were so calm even with it right in front of them. A laugh escaped Karstein's mouth and he said that did answer his question... ...human mage, now then... [36]
At this time, Vera ran, holding he and Pluto in both hands and he shouted ...her. Vera frustrated, urged on him that there's no time to cast a Healing spell, any ideas, at this rate, the Dragon Slayers will all die. He, who had been lying there half-dead, answered in a slow voice that just... dodge... Vera shouted in a shrill voice that crap, it's that a given. [37]
There were two screens divided in half with the center at the center, and on either side of them, there was he and his group panting under a tree, and on the other side, there was Pete and his group staring blankly at the sky on a hill. Rake muttered those filth, he existed to annihilate all that's impure, another him will bring them to him. Pluto gasped. Pluto shouted in disbelief at the nine-and-a-half-foot-wide (3 meters) chunks of flesh covered in hideous tissue blocking his view that damn, what the hell was that, just when he was feeling somewhat recovered. He said speaking as a mage, they're most likely parts of the Almighty Creature. Pluto shouted he doesn't have to be a mage to know that. The two particles of Eldicreature that Pluto had split in two earlier began to slowly reattach themselves and he was embarrassed, shouted they regenerate too. He sighed and opened his mouth that Vera, she should summon something, anything. He said the particles of Eldicreature have neither eyes nor noses, meaning they detect other creatures by mana, the Dragon Slayers can throw them off by summoning monsters made of mana. Vera said got it. A faint voice of joy flowed out of Rake's mouth that well, well, well, they go back a long way. Eldicreature asked why he doesn't face the Dragon Slayers himself. [38]
Eldicreature chased the Dragon Slayers. [39]
Three months later. In the palace, a hallway, Latisse walked somewhere. Suddenly, a thick voice came into Latisse's ear and he asked hey, how he has been. Latisse saw a middle-aged mage wearing a black robe turned inside out and he shouted him. Delighted, Latisse approached his old friend whom he hadn't seen in almost three months and he shouted when he had did return, he let as soon as he came back... He said he just got here, nice palace Latisse has got here, by the way. He said it used to be the royal palace of Batran, right, within four months after Karsel sank, Latisse combined Batran and estern Libeid to rebuild Karsel, he's finally acting like a king again. Latisse said four months... has it only been that long... ...since the dragons sunk their country. Latisse said and it's been just as long... ...since a mysterious monster that swallowed the dragons... ...appeared on this continent. Someone said Mariant in eastern Libeid, Midlan in the northwest, Palatir in the south... ...and contless other cities have been destroyed by the Almighty Creature, on the bright side, the immediate damage wasn't to bad. Someone said the monster neither sunk the continent... nor destroyed countries, all it did was consume all living beings that wield mana. Latisse was surprised and shouted that remined him, he was okay, he should be in the biggest danger right now... A smile appeared on his lips and he said ...oh, he's safe and sound. He showed his right hand and said he has got nothing to worry about thanks to his new arm. Latisse asked in surprise that huh, his new arm... Vera did heal it for him. He said no, there's no way to bring back an arm that's been wiped out of existence. He raised his right hand and said these were the tissues of the Almighty Creature, he shaped, implanted, and gave new functions to the tissues of it, Latisse saw, the creature wasn't interested in those who was in the process of being absorbed. Latisse was surprised and he added hehe, if he's not careful, the Almighty Creature could eat him alive, but he's talented enough to resist its consumption. Latisse asked godness... what he has been doing all this time. He replied he got his hands on the lost treasures. the ones hoarded by the greatest ancient dragon on earth for 6,500 years, that's, Karstein's legacy, it took quite a while just to dig them out, to stay under the Almighty Creature's radar, he had to hire workers who didn't use mana, he discovered a mountain of treasure, not that it was his primary goal, he assumed that the dragons would've left a record somewhere, a record of how they defeated the Eldicreature in the past. Someone was astonished and shouted he was saying... he found a way to destroy the Eldicreature. He answered yes, exactly. Suddenly, his voice grew quiet and said he did find a solution.. ...but he can't find the agent to carry out the dead. Latisse was puzzled and asked what he does meant. A soldier came in and shouted h-his Majesty. He and Latisse looked at soldier, and he shouted they received an envoy from the Gaianes Empire, they're requesting help from the Six Nations Alliance of Heid... to come up with a solution for the current crisis. In a palace, someone said the empire must've been quite pressed for time, to think they'd request help from the Six Nations Alliance of Heid, whom they regarded as the mastermind behind the rebel forces. He said the rumors about the emperor being dead must be true. They walked down the hallway and someone said still, he can't believe the empire had summon him, a king, to an enemy country, why, it would be unthinkable in normal circumstances. Another said but nothing was normal now. They walking down the hallway soon arrived in front of the door, another said they even used teleportation at the risk of being detected by the Almighty Creature. Someone said he does hope the travel was worth it. He smirked as he looked at his puzzled friend and he said he guarantee that it'll be worth it. He smiled and said remember, the agent he mentioned earlier, he thought he knew a way to find him. He and Latisse soon entered the room and a maid said his Majesty king Latisse el Karsel of the Karsel Kingdom has arrived. There was a table in the drawing room, and people who arrived first were sitting in chairs around it. Lord of the northern empire... ...Brodale Apacain Toule Sekinat Lycreed. Lord of the eastern empire... ...Zehid Apacain Serionaid Hayadaynat. He thought he can never get used to these awful names, and asked who's the new face over there. Someone answered Argos, a famous Sword Master in the empire, he must've succeeded Largo as the Lord of the western empire. He said that's enough introductions for now... He saw someone particularly familiar: Charlene. He looked at the beautiful blonde girl looking calmly out the window and thought she's here, Charlene, Queen of Sorcery of the southern empire. He greeted her briefly that long time no see, her Majesty, Queen Charlene. Charlene responded coldly that yes, it has been a while, Mr. instigator of this disaster. He smiled awkwardly and shrugged his shoulders. Charlene opened her mouth coldly that with what purpose he did approach her. He quickly got to the point that purpose, how could, her Majesty, well, he'll get down to business right away. He asked the ones who traveled with her Majesty... ...where they're right now. Someone continued speaking cautiously that to be precise... where's Arin, all he needed to know were his whereabouts. Charlene asked why he does wish to know about Arin's whereabouts. He said her Majesty saw, Arin was the key... to resolving this current crisis. Charlene thought about it for a moment. Charlene said weakly that they...went their separate ways. Charlene said to him that just like that, she returned to the empire, that was already three months ago, she hasn't heard any news from them since then. He thought so, Arin was with that boy named Seton. He asked Libeid, huh... hmm. At that moment, the conference room door opened and someone came inside. The messenger said his Majesty king Hudsail el Sarbazan of the Sarbazan Kingdom has arrived. He looked back and smiled, and Charlene's expression became subtle. The messenger said his Majesty king Farzar el Arasnan of the Arasnan Kingdom has arrived. A young black-haired boy king appeared, dressed in splendid attire, and the messenger said the new king of the Libeid Kingdom, his Majesty king Seton el Libeid has arrived. [40]
He asked what's the meaning of this, Libeid should be in ruins. Latisse said Largo's invasion pervented them from capturing the western region, goodness, they did really have no one better than a boy to ascend to the throne... He thought yes, very good, just when he needed him. Seton smiled faintly at her and said long time no see, her Majesty Queen Charlene. Charlene was embarrassed and asked how did he ascend to the throne, Seton... ...only three months ago, he was just a squire, this does mean he has royal blood. He walked over and asked him, she wasn't aware, Queen Charlene. He opened his mouth in a playful voice that despire taking the Sarasnein name, King Seton has always been royalty, thanked to a certain He who wiped out the royal family of Libeid, the lucky lad became the king by default. Seton's brow furrowed and opened his mouth, trying to keep his composure that Lord, he must remind him that he was the cause of the predicament they're in. He laughed and said with the utmost shamelessness he's well aware, his Majesty, that's precisely why he devised a plan. Seton said he doesn't feel any shame... ...he'd advise against having such blind faith in his magic, him. Seton said behind him stood the last descendant of the strongest species on earth. Behind Seton, Arin came in through the door. He smiled as if he was really happy to see Arin and said well, well, well... that's the best news he has heard as of late. At the door, Arin, Yuna, and Aria came in. He thought at last, the final trump card has arrived. A giant airship appeared in the background. Zehid said this was the airship that they invented. Brodale asked the airship truly was massive up close, this can big vessel really float in the sky without magic. Zehid added a question to Brodale's question that technically speaking, the vessel wasn't completely without magic. Zehid said but not to worry, the Almighty Creature was only concerned with the act of using mana, it doesn't care about items transformed by magic. Someone said this airship will let them approach the Almighty Creature even without mana. Farzar el Arasnan and Hudsail el Sarbazan were speechless. Someone said the strongest fighters from each country will board the aircraft and attack the monster. Argos asked and where was the monster right now... Someone answered he heard the monster was heading toward the northern empire. A king said they don't have much time. Another king said let's work out the details along the way. Latisse looked up at the sky and said what a sight to behold... In front of Charlene and Latisse, revealing their large white bodies, dozens of airships slowly floated, filling the skies above Demistyn, the capital of the Western Region of the Gaianes Empire. Someone said they spared no expense, come, let them board as well. The airship was floating. In the conference room at the front of the flagship, Zehid began briefing the kings of each country that generally, the Almighty Creature attacked in three ways. Zehid continued that first, the Almighty Creature blasted Dragon Breath using the dragons it consumed, humans have no way to block this attack. Latisse said even if they mobilize the mages to create a defensive barrier... ...they can't be sure if they'll endure an attack that not even the dragons could withstand. Zehid continued his explanation with a bitter tone that indeed, in the end, they've no choice but to evade the attack, so he has come up with a strategy to minimize the damage open-order formation, baded on their observations so far... ...the monster doesn't blast Dragon Breaths when splitting itself into smaller parts, perhaps they could take advantage of that. After taking a moment to catch his breath, Zehid continued his explanation that moving on, the monster's second form of attack... ...was a physical attack using its appendages, so far, no one has survived the appendage attack... so they must assume that the creature was physically stronger than a dragon. Zehid turned the paper over and said that brings them to... Zehid said ...the creation of an anti-Almighty-Creature weapon with the power of sixth circle spells, a mana-powered explosive warhead, since the monster absorbed magic attacks, magic will only be used to fire shells that deal physical damage, so airships will only fire at the front... while 40 airships will fend off the appendaged from the back, finally, the remaining 10 will transport the shells. Charlene asked the last form of attack... must be the monster lumps. Zehid was silent for a moment and said that's in fact the most worrisome part, the monster can split itself into countless regenerative parts, however, its only purpose was to hunt down mana, the solution required a slightly brutal plan... Argos' face hardened and said Zehid don't tell him... Someone said that's right, while the airship fleet fought off the monster... ...mages, Sword Masters, and others who use mana will gather in one aircraft... and fight off the smaller parts. Charlene was surprised and shouted Zehid was suggesting... ...they use each nation's strongest fighters as bait. Zehid said magic attacks don't work on the monster, so it can't be helped, it should at least prevent the other airships from being attacked. Farzar asked in a timid voice that even hundreds of dragons couldn't damage the monster, what chance they do have... Zehid said with determination that they must believe in themselves, who else would have faith in them. Latisse said it does even matter, they've no choice, they'll do their best and leave the rest to the gods. Seton smiled bitterly and asked the gods, huh, they were the ones who created the monster. Brodale, who had been silent until now, suddenly opened his mouth that actually, it's a blessing for the people, if all the mana users around the continent board one aircraft... ...the monster will stop destroying cities right. Brodale laughed heartily and shouted their sacrifice will protect the people of this nation, they should take pride in their mission as leaders. Someone said ...they'll keep heading northest, the fate of the world was on the line, so they should get some rest now before the battle. He approached from across the cabin corridor. A thick voice flowed out that pardon him for intruding on his quality time... Seton looked back. A middle-aged mage wearing a black robe appeared across the cabin corridor, and another asked Lord. He smiled. He continued with a gentle smile that he may have a moment of his time, King Seton, he'd like to discuss with him about the eradication of the Almighty Creature. [41]
Arin and Aria were standing at the doorway of the airship. Seton shouted she's really going, how can she trust what he said. Someone shouted he doesn't trust him as far as he can throw him. Yuna said same, who knew what he was really up to... Aria said but he had no reason to lure them into a trap, their success will benefit him greatly, after all. Arin said he has already made up his mind. A strong wind blew, and Arin said cheerfully that he'll be back. Arin and Aria stepped out of the doorway and headed into the rough skies. Arin and Aria fell towards the back of Eldicreature, which appeared to be the ground at first glance. Her hair blew in the strong air current, and Yuna opened her mouth in a mournful voice that she's worried... ...it's not like completing the mission will bring Arin's family back... Seton looked outside. Seton thought about something. Someone muttered softly that well, that's Arin's burden to bear, and Aria continued to fall, holding the huge great sword in her slender grasp while hugging Arin. Arin asked hey, Aria, how'd she get her sword back, he did give it to her. Aria, who was freely falling while hugging Arin, answered yes, it's the same sword that she lost back in Idelon. Someome said there's one difference though... The all-powerful sword, Gaster's Blade. Aria fell and asked anyway, if what he said was true, they can go inside the Almighty Creature, right. In the past, he said among them mana users... ...only three people can go unnoticed by the Almighty Creature, him, Miss Chimera, and... ...the last red-headed dragon on earth. Aria was looking at Arin who's red-haired pretty boy holding a large book in his hand, reading it intently. Seton asked how he can be so sure, he heard that Aria was essentially the same as the Almighty Creature, but now he, so how. He smiled bitterly. He answered his Majesty saw, he's identical to the Almighty Creature too. Seton was surprised. He showed his right hand and said this was made from the tissues of the creature. Seton's questions continued that then... what about Arin. He answered he discovered a certain truth from Karstein's lair, his Majesty saw... ...Arin was the natural enemy of the Eldicreature. Seton asked natural enemy, he should care to explain. His smile grew deeper and he answered he doesn't know the details, he only look at the results, not the cause. Seton gritted his teeth and thought bastard... Charlene pointed out that all that aside... ...why he doesn't do it then. He smiled, covered his arms with his sleeves and said he's currently being eaten alive. He still spoke calmly that out here, he's safe since the monster thought he's being consumed by its parts, however, the moment he came in contact with the body, it'll see him as a tasty cut of steak. Seton was furious and shouted he had some nerve, he's just using Arin as a pawn. He smiled and said calm down, his Majesty, he hasn't finished speaking. He said if everything went according to plan... [42]
In the flagship of the airship, he gave a silver ring to another's hand and said she should take this. Aria asked what's this. Someone answered it's a magic item that can activate a seal. He said Aria should be careful not to lose it, it's enchanted with a Tenth Circle spell. Charlene looked at him with suspicious eyes and asked a Tenth Circle spell, it's a dragon's relic, a human can't possibly have cast such a powerful spell. He giggled bitterly and said Her Highness were asking him to reveal his tricks to another magician, some things were meant to be kept in the dark, even when the world was on the brink of destruction. Aria looked wary and asked so, how she does this item. He smirked and said it's simple, get to the core of the Almighty Creature, aim the ring at the four seals, and activate the trigger by saying this, "Reverse the Seal". Aria was silent. Aria handed the ring back to him and asked it doesn't have to be them, why they should held responsible for this crisis. He smirked evilly and said she has a point, but she should trust him, Miss chimera, she'll end up going. Aria thought back to what he'd said that if she successfully complete this mission... As she stepped into the passageway of the living tissue, Aria recalled his last words that ...she'll return to being fully human. In the flagship of the airship, on deck, he said the power of the seal... will absorb all mana save for the elements making up the creature's existence, the Almighty Creature lacked a fundamental trait, so only the base human elements will remain. Charlene asked the previous Queen of Sorcery used the same method, but she couldn't return to being fully human, how he does plan to revert Aria into a human. He asked back confidently, chuckling that he can make it happen, the previous Queen of Sorcery failed due to a lack of skills, but he's a magical genius, Her Highness does have a problem with that. Charlene was really, really annoyed and thought what an arrogant prick, but he has a point... Charlene looked out the window and asked why it's a Tenth Circle spell, the method itself shouldn't require such a high-level spell. He answered it's on a completely different scale, Her Highness will find it easier to understand if she think about the duration of its traits, he meant, they're talking about a giant monster, not a human, it was only natural that it required a refined skill. Suddenly Charlene asked in an anxious voice. asked Arin will be able to return safely. He laughed and answered confidently that Her Highness were worrying about a dragon right now, Arin will return safe and sound, no doubt. He smiled faintly and said technically, Her Highness can hit herself... ...but she can't strike an illusion. Charlene asked an illusion. He said Her Highness familiar with the nature of Manadium, it's crafted from the Dragon Heart of Elsanad and connected worlds on the threshold of existence. Charlene asked Elsanad, he was referring to Titan Elsanad, the Super Dragon. He grumbled and answered Elsanad the Super Dragon and Titan the Almighty Creature, to be precise, for goodness' sake, nothing got passed down in history correctly. Meanwhile, Charlene was thinking about something that Manadium... ...the multidimensional shared existence... Charlene's eyes widened and muttered ...so that's why... it has to be Arin... He smiled broadly as he looked at Charlene and he thought oh, that was enough for her to understand everything, the fool has proved herself as a high-ranking mage. He responded calmly that if everything goes well, Arin will be safe, and Miss chimera will fully revert into a human, he swear on his honor as an archmage. another asked since when has honor been so important to him. He said haha. He asked Her Highness would believe him if he swore on the honor of His Majesty King Latisse. Charlene was silent. Charlene turned around and said she'll trust him, at least, she won't asssume he's lying, and then he suddenly chuckled. [43]
Aria thought with these, they can seal the Almighty Creature again... ...but... ...they can truly believe what he said. Someone shouted the Almighty Creature has stopped moving... they successfully sealed the monster. He opened his mouth quietly that no need to be so amazed, this part of the mission had a 100% success rate. Latisse said hmm, the problem had not been fixed, the Almighty Creature had turned completely still though. He sighed and continued that completely, Latisse don't joke with him, sealing the Almighty Creature required a Tenth Circle spell, no human can possibly cast such a high-level spell. Latisse looked puzzled and asked hmm, then why the Almighty Creature did freeze. He answered his spell does had an effect... ...but only to the extent of temporarily stopping that massive monster. He replied but nothing more, the monster will begin moving again. Latisse shouted so all he did was stopping the Almighty Creature from moving, then they've failed in exterminating it. He twisted his lips and said think about it, Latisse. He looked at Eldicreature on the screen and asked what Latisse do think will happen if he draw water from a well... ...using the power to stir the sea. Arin asked with a bashful smile that Aria, she's really human now, she can smile as much as she want. A distinct smile appeared on Aria's lips and she answered yes, it's all thanked to Arin. Arin smiled and shouted that's great, now, all they've to do was save mom and the other dragons, and Aria was surprised. Aria's face hardened for a moment. Aria opened her mouth that Arin, listen, the truth was... Arin asked hmm, Aria, she's okay. Someone said Aria had a nosebleed. Aria was surprised. He said the chimera will indeed turn into a human... He smiled broadly and said ...for about... He said ...a dozen seconds or so. [44]
Latisse who's embarrassed, he asked him, what... and he smiled with conversion. He proudly exclaimed, as if he were more than happy, he shouted congratulations, Latisse, it went according to plan. With a brilliant light, Eldicreature's part bulged. Karsearin descended upon this earth, tearing Eldicreature's epidermis in all directions as if hatching from an egg. Karsearin who's a giant, nearly 65.6 feet (20 meters) long, let out a roar, and he shouted Super Dragon Karsearin had awakened completely. He answered that's correct, his Majesty, what an unfamiliar sight, huh. Seton said unfamiliar, well, he has never sen Arin in dragon form before... He said Arin was clearly not in a normal state of mind, as it turned out, being a Super Dragon wasn't necessarily a good thing, after all, it went by another name among the dragons. Seton asked another name. He held back a laugh. He said the forgotten self, Kairek Shuras Dragnid, simply put... ...a dragon gone berserk. Gaster said all worlds with time, space, and dimension... exist in accordance with the laws, the Almighty Creature, however, ran counter to all such laws, that's why nothing that followed the laws of this world can defeat Eldicreature. Gaster asked however... ...what if there was an entity that transcended the laws it abided by. Seton asked in a dazed voice that what he was talking about, he's saying that Arin came from a different world. He answered no, that's not what he meant, King Seton, after all, Arin clearly existed in this world too. He continued different worlds overlap each other like the pages of a book, countless entities exist simultaneously in this world as well as other overlapping worlds, perhaps King Seton had understand if he call them parallel worlds. He said in theory, they humans also have countless identical versions of themselves coexisting in different worlds, that's, there could be different versions of themselves who think and behave like they do in other worlds, by an infinitesimal chance, one entity, the Super Dragon, happened to share all such existences, the heart of the Super Dragon was the Manadium, the multidimensional shared existence. He said obviously, no human can have a multidimensional shared existence, only dragons were massive enough to intervene across world boundaries, it explained why Arin was physically bigger than other hatchlings. Charlene thought having a multidimensional shared existence meant Arin also shared the laws of other universe, that's why the Almighty Creature's reversal of the laws had no effect on him. He said Elsanad, the Super Dragon that appeared 6,000 years ago, couldn't fully become a Super Dragon, after all, having a shared existence doesn't mean his thought processed were also the same, so, all they could do was temporarily seal the Almighty Dragon with the Manadium. He continued however, the current Super Dragon... Karsearin, had lost all control, he'll fully become a Super Dragon and destroy the Almighty Creature. [45]
Latisse asked ...hey, him, things were really going according to his plan, he must've seen this coming, no. He replied with a serious face that not to worry, everything was going as planned so far, now... ...all they've to do was wait for their help. [46]
There was an airship near an old castle located in a remote part of the continent. Hudsail el Sarbazan, Farzar el Arasnan and Brodale ran to somewhere. Brodale shouted they've to do something, the Warrior King was still unreachable. Someone said the monster lumps seemed to have done a number on him, let's begin the meeting first. A man spoke to Seton, who was running that his Majesty King Seton el Libeid. He asked his Majesty do have a moment. Seton looked at him with cold eyes. On one side of the castle, someone asked what it's, Lord. Someone continued what trap he's trying to lure him into this time. He smiled and said trap, aww, his Majesty don't say that, he'd no idea Arin would go berserk like that, goodness, how terrifying. Seton frowned and said he can see him lying through his teeth. He said his Majesty don't be so harsh on him... he's just here to present him with an excellent offer. Seton asked an offer. He asked in a low, dark, snake-like voice that his Majesty don't wish to restore the House of Sarasnein. Seton asked with a voice full of doubt that he'd become the king of a nation, what greater honor could there be than this. He asked oh, the position his Majesty stumbled into because there was no one else, where's the honor in that. Seton grunted ugh. He opened his mouth that his Majesty will besatisfied... ...ruling as a Libeid... and not as a Sarasnein. He said his Majesty don't wish to make the House of Sarasnein... ...the most revered in the land. Seton's face hardened. Seton was swayed. Seton turned his head sharply and shouted nonsense... how that's even possible. He asked why not, there's a girl... reigning over Batran, Arasnan, and half of Libeid. Seton looked back with a scary look in his eyes and said he was referring to... He continued ...Princess Ione. He smirked and said Ione also had the most powerful mage on earth at her disposal. He said what he's saying was... ...there's land and power ready to welcome a new king. He said all his Majesty needed... He smiled faintly and said ...to earn the highest honor... ...befitting a king. He said his Majesty don't think he should become... ...a Dragon Slayer at the very least. He watched it and Latisse el Karsel was surprised. He laughed to see it. [47]
10 years later, in 315 AC, in the Sarasnein Empire, Ione left the room and said Seton should go out to the hallway, the head imperial mage was waiting for him. Seton was displeased. Someone said how obnoxious... Head imperial mage, him, extended his hand and greeted Seton. Seton thought what an obnoxious jerk... He said how he could sleep in on such an important day, he should get a hold of himself, Emperor Seton Crel Sarasnein. Seton said right, it was today. He said calmly that they've been doing this every year, if his Majesty was ready, let's get going. Seton responded weakly that yes, let's go... He stared blankly at Seton. Another man said cheer up, his Majesty, today was the last day he'll be doing this, already a decade has passed, after all. Holy Land, Kethes Sh'Sarasnein (Formerly the Al Kreed Mountains). In one corner of the empty lot, he was seen, Seton was sitting quietly and opened his mouth that there she was, long time no see, Yuna. As he approached them, he asked softly that long time no talk, how went the recovery. Pluto, in a wheelchair, raised his trembling right arm and answered much better, he'd regained most of the sensation in his upper body. Vera muttered proudly, looking at Pluto that fighting with compressed mana in the form of Dark Aura took a huge toll on his body, on top of that, clashing against such a great power deformed the structure of his mana, at first, he could barely move a finger, but he'll return to the Pluto he used to be in no time. He clapped his hands and asked now, now, they should tone it down a little, just why do young people... always squabble when they gather. He said they should get along, people. Yuna and Charlene gave him thrilling looks. He smiled and said now that everyone had arrived... ...they shall get ready... ...to see Karsearin. [48]
The cave was deep and dark, and in a hollow, artificially dug deep, like a porcelain floor, there was Karsearin, quietly curled up and sleeping, with his four wings calmly folded, and a gigantic head with twelve horns tucked into his bosom, and he was emitting a blue light. His voice echoed faintly in the darkness that it's done. Pete muttered with a frown that they've been doing this every year, but it never failed to leave a bad taste in his mouth. Seton opened his mouth in a firm voice, as if driving a nail into it that this was truly the last time they'll be doing this. He replied that's right, with this, the Illusion of a Dream had integrated perfectly into Arin's existence, there's no more need for them to gather here and replay his memories to recreate the dream world. Seton frowned. His voice continued that now, Arin will remain trappped in his dreams forever... ...replaying the beautiful memories of those peaceful days. Yuna frowned, Vera pushed the wheelchair, and Pluto smiled. Charlene and Pete looked helpless. Seton said ...he saw... He laughed and said they're relieved now that they don't have to come back anymore, good work, everyone, let's get out of here. [49]
In Dreams[]
The Creature[]
Powers and Abilities[]
- Magic: Gaster is a powerful magician capable of great magical feats, he is one of the most powerful magicians in Karsel Kingdom.
- Spell Casting: Gaster can cast spells verbally or mentally.
- Spell Creation: Gaster is the creator of many curses.
- Impotenz Other (Internet Novel, Web Novel)
- Tickle (Webtoon)
- Curse of Alopecia
- Mana Manipulation
- Voice Change: Gaster can change anyone's voice.
- Energy Projection: Gaster can fire bolts of magical energy from his hands or through magic circles.
- Flame Strike
- Louvracratic Arrows
- Flame Shield
- Levitation: Gaster has demonstrated the ability to fly and hover in mid-air.
- Astral Road
- Warp Gate
Gallery[]
Season 1[]
Season 2[]
Season 3[]
Trivia[]
- Gaster was made in 1998, but later, as Undertale became famous, readers may think of him because he shares the same name with its character, W. D. Gaster.
External Link[]
- 가스터 라트나일 at Namuwiki (Korean)
- Gaster Ratnile at Namuwiki (English machine translation)
References[]
- ↑ The Creature Web Novel Chapter 7
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Webtoon Episode 132
- ↑ Webtoon Episode 4
- ↑ Webtoon Episode 5
- ↑ Webtoon Episode 6
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Webtoon Episode 42
- ↑ Webtoon Episode 66
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 Webtoon Episode 82
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 Webtoon Episode 90
- ↑ Webtoon Episode 93
- ↑ Webtoon Episode 94
- ↑ Webtoon Episode 95
- ↑ Webtoon Episode 96
- ↑ Webtoon Episode 97
- ↑ Web Novel Chapter 98
- ↑ Webtoon Episode 101
- ↑ Webtoon Episode 102
- ↑ Webtoon Episode 115
- ↑ 19.0 19.1 19.2 19.3 Webtoon Episode 116
- ↑ 20.0 20.1 20.2 Webtoon Episode 117
- ↑ Webtoon Episode 125
- ↑ Webtoon Episode 126
- ↑ Webtoon Episode 129
- ↑ Webtoon Episode 130
- ↑ Webtoon Episode 131
- ↑ Webtoon Episode 134
- ↑ Webtoon Episode 135
- ↑ 28.0 28.1 Webtoon Episode 136
- ↑ Webtoon Episode 137
- ↑ Webtoon Episode 138
- ↑ Webtoon Episode 139
- ↑ Webtoon Episode 140
- ↑ Webtoon Episode 143
- ↑ Webtoon Episode 144
- ↑ Webtoon Episode 145
- ↑ Webtoon Episode 146
- ↑ Webtoon Episode 147
- ↑ Webtoon Episode 150
- ↑ Webtoon Episode 151
- ↑ Webtoon Episode 156
- ↑ Webtoon Episode 157
- ↑ Webtoon Episode 158
- ↑ Webtoon Episode 159
- ↑ Webtoon Episode 160
- ↑ Webtoon Episode 161
- ↑ Webtoon Episode 162
- ↑ Webtoon Episode 163
- ↑ Webtoon Episode 164
- ↑ Webtoon Episode 165