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Karsearin is the protagonist in Karsearin: Adventures of a Red Dragon and a character in The Creature.
Appearance[]
Before Arin polymorphed, he was a Red Dragon, so he looks like a lizard, but he's so huge that you can't even see it all at a glance. His whole body is covered with shiny red horny scales, and on his back are two wings made of a huge dark-red film that supported his body. He's said to be a Red Dragon, the strongest among the dragons, along with the Silver Dragons, and is the most vicious among dragons. His front toes are roughly the size of the thighs of a strong adult human, and indeed the size of a Red Dragon, the largest among dragons with the largest body on earth. His horns are black and his eyes are yellow (golden) without pupils. [3] He may only be 300 years old, but he seems to be a mutant. He's three times bigger than other dragons his own age. [4]
When his polymorph form is that of a beautiful boy. He's delicate and beautiful enough to be recognized by anyone with scarlet red hair that hangs neatly up to his waist, pale skin, and clear facial features. His hair is a little frizzy. His present human form was perfectly that of a girl. Even though he's a boy, he has long hair that falls to his waist, big eyes, a high nose, and red lips and an innocent look and cute face like a girl. If the perverts had seen him, it was highly likely that he would have drooled and ran away. He's a bit confused, so if he puts on clothes, he looks really good to be mistaken for a girl. There was some reason. At first, there wasn't a single 'human' that he saw in person. The only thing he saw in human form was that of his mother, Karsenian. Since there's only one sample, his form is highly based on hers. [3]
His appearance is similar to that of a young man of about 20 years old, but the Webtoon readers think he's around 13 or 14.
Converting the age of a dragon to a human, Arin is only 6 or 7 years old at most. [5]
Personality[]
Arin is said to be a Red Dragon, the strongest among the dragons, along with the Silver Dragons, and is the most vicious among dragons. The Red Dragons clan is famous for being impatient among dragons. He doesn't have patience, so he can't sit really long no matter what he does. When a dragon reaches its adulthood at the age of 700, it instinctively learns to transform its form into another race. Afterwards, it acquires the ancient knowledge and wisdom accumulated by its ancestors, but in fact, this was the original purpose of the Polymorph. He would learn by itself if it had to wait 400 years. There was no need to learn to be so nervous. For reference, dragons have a lifespan of about 10,000 years, reaching adulthood at about 700 years old, reaching 5,000 years of youth, and reaching 5,000 years of age. For humans, 400 years is a long time, but for dragons, it's just a little bit of time. He can't stand 400 years and reads the magic book for 6 months, and finally transforms into a human. It can be said that he inherited the blood of the Red clan, who were really quick-tempered.
Biography[]
Karsearin: Adventures of a Red Dragon[]
In 254 AC, 50 years ago, he went to the Silver Mountains and returned.
In 303 AC, 6 months ago, Karstein de Red kept a copy of The Book of Terold Croword, the Archmage in his lair at the Lartead Mountains, but the book was stolen by him, who kept it in his lair in the Al Kreed Mountains. [6]
Season 1[]
In 304 AC, in a certain mountain, gray humanoid wolves running somewhere. One werewolf to the other werewolf in front of him, asked how fare were he going, just what is he trying to show him, the area around here was swarming with Orcs. He yells hey when he doesn't answer. The other werewolf said he should relax, he doesn't need to worry about Orcs. One werewolf asked what does he mean. The other werewolf said all the Orcs ran off. One werewolf asked were they run off, why would they do that. At this time, the ground suddenly shakes and begins to split. One werewolf shouted the ground, what's with the earthquake, this place is too dangerous, let's just go back. The other werewolf said it's not just the Orcs, the Trolls and the Ogres too, they've all been on alert, spending sleepless night, then finally, they all left this place. One werewolf asked all of them left, what they were so afraid of. The other werewolf said it's because of the dragon causing this earthquake, in this cave lives a Red Dragon, infamously known as the most impatient of Dragons. One werewolf shouted 'What?!'. Werewolves wander inside the cave. One werewolf said this place is way too cramped, and asked does a dragon really live here. The other werewolf said he was looking for something to eat, and he saw its huge tail in the flesh, soon, they'll reach a space big enough to house a red dragon, so just hold on. When one werewolf heard this and surprised, shouted what the hell, he got a death wish, he doesn't rope him in. The other werewolf said but even a single dragon's scale was worth a lot. At this time, the cave suddenly shakes. The other werewolf shouted it's another earthquake. A Red Dragon hits the ground with its tail and shouted it's annoying, and so annoying, this is so annoying. The Red Dragon dig the wall of the cave with its claws. The Red Dragon roars this is so frigging annoying. The Red Dragon looks at the tiny book on its fingernail and shouted why's this thing so tiny, so annoying. Werewolves see this and one werewolf shouted it really was a Red Dragon. The other werewolf shushs and said he should pipe down, dragons were legendary creatures, it might hear their talking. One werewolf covers his mouth to keep quiet. The other werewolf said but what's it strugging with, it's got something in its hand, but he can't see it from here. The book was The Book of Terold Croword, the Archmage. The Red Dragon said this thing was already tine, why it does have to be so flopp too. The Red Dragon's full name was Karsearin, and its nickname was Arin, and it's 316 years old. He said just why would humans make books out of such flimsy material, if they dragons didn't have good eyesight, this would've been an impossible challenge. He turned the pages and said now, calmly, and slowly. He thought he has spent a whole six months trying to decipher this book, even though Red Dragons were infamous for being impatient, with all the time he put into this, he shall find it by any means. The werewolves went around him and finally found a scale that had fallen to the ground. Werewolves like to see those scales. The werewolves try to take it, but suddenly He strikes the ground with its tail, sending rocks raining down on their heads. He shouted graaagh, and said he founds it. He hit the ground more with its tail. He shouted he finally found it, the law of Polymorph, a shapeshifting magic spell. He said now all he has to does was chant the spell, finally. The werewolves trapped by falling stones and barely escape. The other werewolf shouted they've gotta get out of here. One werewolf shouted the dragon's rampaging. The other werewolf shouted they should forget about the scale and run. Werewolves ran. He started chant a spell. Sky blue light surrounds his body. He chanted he hereby use the power of law to change the rule that binds him to the form of his kind, using his own will, its will becoms the power to change its form, shapeshifting magic spell, Polymorph Self. His body, shrouded in light, gradually becomes smaller and turned into a human form. A person with long red hair is lying on the ground. He slowly stood up and was wearing short, ocher-colored underwear. He saw its hands and said there were arms, and legs, his tail's gone. He said it must've worked somehow he really became a human. Two humanoid creatures with green skin and long ears discover him. One humanoid said to the other humanoid that it should look over there, a human. Tired he said to itself that it's thirsty. At this time, he heard someone walking. Several humanoids come to him with clubs. He was surprised. One humanoid said it's a human. Another humanoid said they can make money off of it. The other humanoid said good money means good food. Karsearin shouted they're Orcs. He thought he could just blow them away with a huff of his breath, but now they're at eye level. The Orcs ran towards him, shouted finders keepers. Another Orc shouted it first. He angry and shouted they Orcs, he's a Red Dragon. At this time, several arrows suddenly fly and attack the Orcs. He saw a man cutting down Orcs with a sword. He thought he's pretty good, a human, who was he. At this time, an Orc hit him on the head with a club. Karsearin lost his mind and thought you rats weren't even worth fighting. Karsearin falls down. [7]
Gaianes, an empire located in the central part of the continent, and the Six Nations Alliance of Heid, an empire in the west. Located on the border between the two regions were a great mountain range. The Lartead Mountains. Here lives, Karstein de Red, an ancient Red Dragon that's lived for over five millennia. Inside the volcano, someone shouted he ran away from home because he kept egging him on, Karstein, just why he did give a book of spells to a child, if only he didn't spur him on, he wouldn't have done such a thing. A beautiful woman with long red hair was a Red Dragon Karsenian, who's Arin's mother to glare with anger. Someone spoke from the lava that she thought he gave hi the book, Karsenian, that rascal stole it, after all he has done for him. Lava rises and a huge dragon appears. He's an ancient Red Dragon, Karstein de Red. Karstein said it's so wrong to tell him about the old days, she make it sound like he really egged him on, to think that rascal was born into their Red clan, he's a disgrace to them all. Karsenian screams in annoyance that what does he mean, a disgrace to them all. Karstein said oh, come on, he's the first dragon in history to run away from home, it really will go down in history. Karsenian shouted he was being sarcastic right now, he isn't worried about him. Karstein said hmph, he won't let that rascal get away with this once he comes back, how dare he steal his possession. Karsenian said he was just an old geezer who's been moping away deep in the mountain ranges for the pas thousand years, what's so wrong about taking one book. Karstein angry because he heard that he's an old geezer, so he said to Karsenian that how dare she disrespect her elders, no wonder he was a troublemaker, he takes after her. She said to him that what he did say. At this time, someone comes to them and said now, now, calm down, they too. Karsenian surprised and shouted he's the Red Dragon King. The Red Dragon King said he'll deal with him himself, honestly, he's flustered, this has never happened before, when he returns to his original form, he'll sense his transformation. Karsenian asked he's only a 300-year-old chlid, it will really be all right. Karsenian cries and said she's tearing up just thinking about her poor him, who must be struggling in the human world right about now. The Red Dragon King said he'll be just fine. The Red Dragon King about whether it was right he was poor. The Red Dragon King said his body was already as big as an adult dragons, and trust him and rest easy, them two, he'll take care of it. Port city Lael. A major city with a population of 100,000 people, located at the edge of the Lartead Mountains. One of the top commercial cities in the Six Nations Alliance of Heid. He looked around and shouted wow, whoa, and amazing, so this was the human world. He kept looking around and shouted ooh, wow. Rake said to someone that the kid's bursting with energy. Someone asked to Rake that what he's going to do with that kid, sure, they saved him form the Orcs, but he's not in the best shape, after his head injury, he doesn't remember anything except for his name, Arin. Rake said well for now, he'll look for some way they can put him to use. He rushes and shouted whoa, amazing. He said there are so many humans and houses, and there are a bunch of mysterious items everywhere too, just as Karstein said humans really like living in groups. Rake said he should stop looking around, let's go. He asked where to. Rake answers he was said he had nowhere to go, there's someone who can help him. He asked oh, really. Rake answers yeah. He thought hehe, just as he thought, faking amnesia sure was handy, all he had to does were say, "He doesn't know, ugh, his head..." and no one suspects him. Inside the old-looking brick building, people are noisy. Tables and chairs and people sitting on chairs or on tables drinking alcohol. They all looked happy. In front of the room under the stairs on the second floor, Rake and a man who appeared to be in his mid-40s looked at him and said hmm, memory loss, he said. He laughed. Rake asked what he does thought. The man said good, very good, come follow him, Rake. Rake said stay here and watch their things, him, he'll be right back. [8]
He drank juice presented to him and said wow, this was super delicious, humans make all sorts of fun things to eat. Suddenly, he saw a book sticking out of the backpack that Rake had roughly thrown away earlier. He thought he wouldn't hear anything even if he looked through it, so he quietly took out the book. He thought since Rake's not here, it should be okay to take a peek, right. He started reading the book. He said Mountain Structure and Monster Habitats for Travelers, hehe, that's great, he was bored anyway. He turned the pages and said ooh, he can turn the pages so easily. He was moved in a strange way. At this time, he was surprised and looked closely at the book. He said this is. There was a picture in the book of a dragon breathing fire. And below that, there was this content. Monster lord of the Al Kreed Mountains: Karsearin, a violent red monster, age: estimated to be about 1,000 years old. He angry and shouted this was about him, who blew his age out of proportion. -Estimated to have built a nest in the Al Kreed Mountains about 20 years ago. He thought ugh, a nest, what he isn't a bird, what's with the "20 years ago". -Burned down four mountain villages and massacred more than 200 people in the Al Kreed Mountains. He thought huh, were there humans near his home. -Commands an army of monsters, including Griffins, Wyverns, Orcs, and so on. He thought commands an army of monsters, but he only had them for lunch sometimes. -Warning: hostile towards humans, 30,000 gold bounty on it's head. He thought 30,000 gold, a bounty, what's that, it was some kind of food. At this time, Rake appeared and said he must've been bored. As he closed the book, he quietly asked a question that oh, what he was doing. Rake said nothing much, he has put in a good word for him, so Carsan will help him, he doesn't have to worry about a thing, just listen to him well, he'll take a while for him to get his memories back, but he hopes him recover well. He smiled and said oh, thanks. Rake said he has work to does and won't be able to tag along with him anymore, well, he only promised to take him to the port city of Lael in the first place, it's a shame, but they'll part ways here. He was also guessing that he would soon break up with him, but then he sensed the faint expression of joy on Rake's face so he thought huh, because there was something a little strange. He thought it's been about ten days since he met Rake, they've been traveling together for a while, yet he's not sad to say goodbye, but he said it's a shame, does why he look so happy then. He drank juice and thought it seems that all humans like that. Rake was so busy that he left. A deep voice called out to him, who was standing blankly. He asked hey, kid, come follow him. A middle-aged man named Carsan whom Rake had just introduced was gesturing towards him. He said he didn't finish his juice. He drank juice. At the night, Carsan and he go somewhere. He asked where they are going right now. Carsan answers that to the auction house. He said what's auction house. Carsan said he bought him form Rake, but his family's not wealthy enough to keep a slave around, he looks healthy and has a pretty face, he should be able to sell him for at least 1,000 gold. He thought what's he talking about, what 1,000 gold, well, he called him pretty, that's a compliment, right. After walking along for a while, he saw a large building. It was a five-story building as big as his main body. He said wow, what a huge building. Carsan said let's go. The building was the Ladael Sh'Lael Slave Auction House. [8]
Carsan held a jingling bag and laughing happily and said haha, that's quite a generous amount, good luck, kiddo. He held the iron bars with his hands and said huuuh, what in the world was going on, he can't act recklessly when he has got no idea what's happening, well, mom said to let sleeping dogs lie. He sighed and said geez, if Rake was here, he'd explain what's up. The black-haired boy and the brown-haired boy approximately 17 years old, who appeared to be about 1 or 2 years older than him come to him. The brown-haird boy who was looking at him quietly opened his mouth. He said huh, he was wondering why they put a girl here, but upon closer inspection, it's a boy. He surprised and shouted who they are two. The black-haired boy said to him that calm down, they're in the same boat as him. The brown-haired boy said looked like he has been conned by some awful people. He thought som other humans have arrived here before him, they look to be around the same age as his human body, so he will be staying here with them. He thought if he behave like these humans, he should be okay. The black-haired boy asks to him that so, how long has it been for him. He answered uh, how long, he mean his age, he's 300 years, he means, Rake said he should be around 20 years old. The brown-haired boy asks to him that huh, he meant, how long he have living as a slave, or it was his first time. He said uh, well, he doesn't know anything, Rake said he has amnesia. The black-haird boy and the brown-haird boy surprised and shouted he has amnesia. He smiled. One of the two slaves asks him that he does even know what a slave is. He answered uh, nope. One of the two boys asks him that then he does know what this place is. He answered nope. One of the two boys asks him that any idea why he got sold off. He answered nope. The black-haired boy asks to him that just what he does know then. He answered um, nothing. Two boys surprised. The black-haired boy sighed and said what a weirdo. The brown-haired boy said to him that well then, if he has any questions, ask away, they'll tell him what they know. So about an hour later. Through their conversation, he was able to learn a lot about the human world. He learned about the shiny objects called money, how one Gold was worth 100 Gilds, one Gild was worth 100 Sild, and so on. He also learned about slavery, nations, cities, and such... After gathering his thoughts for a while, he finally realized what his situation was. He shouted in anger that hold on, that does mean Rake sold him. The black-haird boy asks to him that he has finally realized that he has been conned. The brown-haired boy said how naive, he must've looked after him with the intention of selling him from the beginning. He thought Rake, he bastard, so he weren't a kind human. One of the two boys asks him that he was okay. One of the two boys asks him that he must be shocked. He began to clench his fists and thought what should does he now, shuld he jsut transform back into a dragon and blow all of them away, no, if he did that, he'd be grounded for at least 400 years, he might not be able to see the human would again if he transform back. The black-haired boy said to the brown-haired boy that he can't trust anyone these days. The brown-haired boy said he must be shocked. He stretched and said well, it's no use thinking about it now. The brown haired boy said at this point, let's just hope they can get sold to a good place. They cover themselves with blankets. The black-haired boy said phew, he's tired, how long they have been chatting. The brown-haired boy said let's go to sleep, come on, newbie. He thought for now, he'll just does what they say, once he get sold as a sllave, he'll be dragged away somewhere. He held the blanket with his hands and thought once he's there, he'll find a quiet place and transform back into a dragon. He lied down and thought after that, he'll kill everyone who was involved in buying him, come back as a human again, great, his plan was perfect. One week after he was sold. The day of the slave auction. This huge building, which was comparable to the castle of an ordinary lord, was filled with blazing heat. Today was the day of the slave auction held once every seven days. The host shouted now, time for today's grand finale, he present to him a 20-year-old young man with fluttering hair the color of red flames and cute eyes with a wondrous beauty. The rhetoric was very extravagant. He, who was waiting behind the stage, revealed his curiosity. He thought wow, who're they talking about, he wanna see him too. At time time, he was surprised and said oh, wait, it was him. Eyes poured in from all directions. He said why's everyone so excited, humans are so hard to understand. Someone shouted 2,000 Gold. As a highlight, the auction price starts at 2,000 Gold. Someone shouted 2,500 Gold. Someone shouted 3,000 Gold. Because price was price, most competitors were eliminated in the early stages. Only one middle-aged man wearing a flashy primary color vest and a man with a sun-sounding voice wearing a jet-black cape wrapped around his head remain, continuing to raise the auction price. The guy with the flashy vest shouted 5,000 Gold over here. The man covered in something like a blanket shouted in a low, hoarse voice that he'll pay 5,500. The guy with the flashy vest shouted gah, then he'll offer 5,800. The cape guy shouted 6,000 Gold. Someone said good, good, they're on fire. He thought he's bored, he doesn't care who buys him, just get this over with. Someone shouted in a deep yet pleasant voice that 10,000 Gold, he'll pay 10,000 Gold. He was surprised. People say that no way, 10,000, they've got a bid for 10,000 gold, who it was. The guy with the flashy vest surprised. The cape guy shouted that's Darios, the first knight of Karsel. Darios walked towards him, who was standing blankly. He thought huh, what, that did silver human buy him. Words came out from all directions. Someone shouted Darios, Someone shouted the Silver Knight, Darios. Someone shouted Darios fon Goldbruf. Someone shouted he can't believe he's seeing a Dragon Slayer in person. Someone said but why was the famous Silver Knight here. Someone said could it be Darios swings that way. Embarrassed, Darios looked around. Someone said who know. Darios thought they seem to be gravely mistaken, but it'll only complicate things to try and explain himself here, let's just get this over with and leave. Darios shouted to the crowd again. Darios shouted anyone was else offering a bid, if not, they will acknowledge his ownership. Eyes were falling from all directions. Darios gave money to the host and said here it was, 10,000 Gold. Darios said to him that from now on, he was his master, he should follow him. The carriage carrying him left the auction house and started running. Darios rode on his horse in front of the wagon. He took a quick look. The day was setting and the forest was dark. The deep shadows of the trees were cast everywhere, giving off an eerie atmosphere. There was a wide open space in the middle of the thick forest where the trees were intentionally carved out for travelers on the forest path, and wagons stop there to stay. He, wore a light pink dress and his waist-length long red hair neatly braided with a yellow ribbon at the end, eating bread in front of a bonfire. Behind him, an elegant-looking middle-aged woman speaks to the person next to her and said to him that unbelievable, he looks even more similar with the outfit on, he's not just a look-alike, he's a carbon copy, even she thought he looks like princess Ione, if he wasn't a man, there'd be no difference. He thought what now, he did get sold as he planned, but they gave him new clothes and food, he should stay here a little longer, they seem nicer than the other humans he has met so farm he should just wait and see if he sold him out like Rake did. Darios spoke to him, who was busy looking around. Darios asked to him that what's his name. He answered that Arin. Darios kneeled in front of him and said he really does look alike. Darios asked to him that he wasn't curious why they dressed him that way. Darios said he must be flustred, being in this situation after living as a slave, first, he should explain why he bought him, from now on, he will act as a stand-in for princess Ione of the kingdom of Karsel. [9]
Darios said to him that a stand-in, that's right, they're knights from the kingdom of Karsel, they're on their way to the Batran Kingdom, but princess Ione could not travel with them due to certain circumstances, they were pulling their hair out wondering what they should do, that's when he met him, who looks very much like her. He thought a princess, his first job in the human world was being a slave, next up is being a princess, slaves and princesses are worlds apart. He asked to Darios that what does he does as a princess. Darios answered oh, there's no need for him to feel overwhelmed, just does as they said, all he has to does was accompany them. Darios said to him that get some rest then. As soon as Darios finished speaking, he got up and walked to where his men were. He thought huh, it's pretty simple, it really does seem like they are people who servs the princess, it shouldn't be a problem, if anything happens, he can just transform and wipe everything out. He saw moon floating in the sky. At this time, the elegant-looking middle-aged woman came to him and asked why he was still up. He was surprised. The elegant-looking middle-aged woman said to him that there's a lot to do tomorrow, he had better get some sleep. He said her to oh, excuse him. The elegant-looking middle-aged woman smiled and said to him that he should call her Reyses. He asked to Reyses that he has a question. Reyses asked to him that what it was. There was still something he was curious about. He asked, pointing to Darios that who that was silver man. Reyses surprised. Darios fon Goldbruf. Darios was a prodigy who joined the order of Karsel at the young age of 18, and attained the glory of becoming the first knight within just two years, for five years after that, he wandered around the entire continent, rescuing countless humans from monsters, and thereby received the title of Silver Knight. In the tent, Reyses said to him that it'd take more than five books to list all of his achievements. He shouted ooh, so is that man a hero, like from those adventure stories. Reyses answered huh, uh, pretty much. Reyses thought what's with this kid, everyone knows this already. Reyses said then, finally, after taking down Grateus, the evil White Dragon, he received the most honorable title, Dragon Slayer, he was the gretest knight in the Karsel Kingdom. He, who was listening to Reyses' story, was surprised to realize what that title of Darios meant. He thought a Dragon Slayer, so that human, killed a dragon, huh, he's sure Karstein said. In reminiscence, Karstein shouted those bastards were cowardly scum who'd stab an innocent dragon in the back, just to attain some title and satisfy their greed. He thought even Karstein, who was always benevolent, would get worked up and angry, whenever anyone mentioned a Dragon Slayer. Reyses standed up and said let her wrap up the story here, it's time for bed. He thought he doesn't understand, just how did a human kill a dragon. He solidified one thought that he's so curious. He stood up and went outside the tent. Reyses asked to him that oh, where he was going now. He shouted and answered he's curious about the knight's accomplishments. He shouted he's going to here it directly from him. Darios was sitting in front of the bonfire. As he approaches him, Darios startled by his appearance. His ruby-colored hair reflected the light of the bonfire, giving off a strange beauty. A corner of Darios' chest feels numb. Because the image of a woman he knew was reflected in that boy. Although Darios thought his expression was a bit strange, He immediately said to him. He said to Darios that he found him, he's still outside. Darios asked to him that what he was doing up at this hour. He smiled and said to Darios that he should tell him about how he caught a dragon. Darios briefly told him about himself and his comrades. Gaster, the royal mage, Pluto, the vice-captain of the order of Karsel, and finally, Vera, the best exorcist in Heleis. Then, Darios told him about fighting Grateus, the White Dragon. Darios said to him that that's how Grateus died, after that, the people called them Dragon Slayers. This was different from the usual human adventure stories. He couldn't help but feel uneasy. After finishing his story, Darios standing up and said to him that looking back, they were just lucky, oh, he has been rambling, he should go sleep now. Although he wanted to hear more about other things, he nodded obediently. In fact, he was a little sleepy. He answered to Darios that okay. He thought hump, he felt uncomfortable after listening to that story, Grateus the White Dragon, huh, if he hadn't looked down on humans, he woudn't have died that way, later, if he ever has to fight against humans, he won't be so careless. He stretched out and yawned. In the morning the carriages run. In the past, in the tent, someone said hm, they seem to be pretty much set for royal etiquette and the like, contrary to their worries, they're a quick learner. Reyses said to him that his disguise was good too, he can pass as a woman, that left them with one last problem, his voice, but that should be fixed once they arrive at the royal palace. He thought huh, his voice will change when he get to the palace, what kind of place was it. Someone shouted the capital's just ahead. He lifted the cloth and looked outside. Reyses shouted to him that it's dangerous, the carriage was still moving. He was surprised. He saw a city surrounded by large, circular fields. There were five roads passing through the city, and in the center, overlooking the hill, was a splendid palace, with dozens of towers, temples, and buildings lined up in a circle around it. A city made up of marble palaces, temples, and granite towers. Most of the ordinary buildings are made of brick, and buildings made of mud walls exist only sparsely outside the castle. Reyses said to him that she told him earlier, that was Serkarsel, the capital of the Karsel Kingdom. [10]
Someone shouted that hey, Arin, stop looking around, and sit up straight. His eyes shine, and Reyses embarrassed. He thought wow, amazing, the village he saw before was nice too, but this place was way better, so many huge buildings were packed in such an enormous place, humans really do live in very diverse environments. Before he knew it, the carriage had reached the gates of Serkarsel. While he looked around the city for a while, the carriage came up to the gates of Serkarsel, and the five soldiers who were standing in front of the gates that saw Darios' face and holding spears bend their waists at right angles and sent them into the palace. He was spellbound as he looked at the palace gate covered in gold leaf and decorated with various decorations. Reyses said to him with a faint smile that this was his home from now on. And Reyses added a word quietly that for the time being, she meant. The Central Palace of Serkarsel. A huge mural depicting all kinds of human figures and natural scenes fills the ceiling. He said whoa. He can also saw a huge space called 'Hall' where stone pillars thicker than oak trees that have grown for over 200 years were lined up in a row. He looked around the palace while being guided by Reyses. The purpose was to teach everyone to become familiar with the shape of the royal palace. Reyses said to him that first, please take a look around the palace, he must familiarize himself with the ways in the palace, stay focused and drill it all into his head. After looking around most of the places, he was finally able to get directions to his room. In front of the large door decorated in detail with beautiful gold leaves, Reyses blinked for the last time. Reyses said from today onwards, he's no longer him, he's Princess Ione. Reyses asked he does understand, him. He answered yes. Reyses angry and shouted it's wrong, he mustn't answer, she said he's Princess Ione, not Arin. He asked oh, that's how it works. Reyses angry and said he's Ione, do not forget that he's the Princess of the Kingdom of Karsel. Reyses asked he does understand, him. He doesn't answered. Reyses sighed and said good, at least he's not brainless, then, please relax until dinnertime. Reyses left as if satisfied. He answered okay. He said oh, so this was the room he'll be staying in. He opened the door. He began to look around the room. It was a room surrounded by walls of pure white marble. Many paintings and expensive-looking furniture decorated the interior. He frantically looked around the room, comparing things he had only heard about with reality. He shouted wooow. He surpirsed and shouted it's full of cool things. An object that was smooth, has a thin snout, and has a flower in it. He said so this was a flower vase. There was also a strange object hanging on the wall that showed his face. He saw a mirror and said whoa, what's this, it's so small and cute. It was in the meantime. He found a portrait of a girl with red hair. He said huh, it's his face. The words written in one corner of the picture caught his eyes. In commemoration of Princess Ione el Karsel and her noble beauty. It looked like a portrait of a person named Princess Ione. He said oh, so this was a portrait of Princess Ione, they do look alike. He was constantly comparing mirrors and portraits. Suddenly there was a knocking sound. He said yay, it's his dinner. He, who was about to make a fuss, startled. He thought oh, right, he almost forgot, remember to be dignified. After adjusting his appearance, he opened his mouth gracefully. He said they may bring it in. It was a time when he was secretly satisfied with his acting skills. The door opened and a black-haired maid in her early 20s came in, dragging a silver table on wheels. An amazing smell lingered at the tip of his nose. The maid shouted oh, her, he look exactly like her, actually, he look even more dignified than Princess Ione. The maid said oh right, she should introduce herself first, she's Mina, she's Princess Ione's maid. Mina started chatting as she circled around him. Mina said she heard he's a boy, his hair's super nice though, ooh, his skin too, what he does wash his hair with, wow, he's so skinny, his waist was thinner than hers, oh, wow, there's not a single hair on his legs, ah, his lips are all rosy too. Thanks to this, even his head seemed to be spinning. He thought ugh, what's with this maid, how can she chatter away like this, his head was spinning, it's making him feel really dizzy. Mina said so, in other words, she's the only maid who knew his identity, the other maids won't serve him, and just in case of any accidents at the palace. Mina wraps her arms around his shoulders. Mina said they must always stick together. He thought this human, she prattled for a good 30 minutes when she could've said it in a few lines. At this time, a rumbling sound is heard from his stomach. Mina regretted it and smiled and said, oops, sorry, she talked too much, huh, she was just so fascinated. Mina said right, he must be starving. Then Mina opened the lid first and said let't eat. There was roast chicken there. He thought chicken. He shouted yes. After dinner, Mina took him into a dark hallway. He asked what was this place. Mina knocked on a door. A middle-aged man in his 40s wearing a jet black robe with sharp eyes opened the door and said she's late. [11]
The man with sharp eyes immediately placed his hand on his neck and muttered something for a long time. A blue glow came from his hands. Afterwards, a blue light appeared behind him and then disappeared. The man said good, his magic worked perfectly. He said what magic. He, who was just opening his mouth, was taken aback. He 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 the middle-aged man with admiration and said thank him, Mr. Latnile. Latnile also answered confidently that now everyone will believe this child was Princess Ione. In the room where Mina took him, in addition to the middle-aged man, Reyses and a sturdy young man with black hair were also standing there. While he tested his voice, Reyses paid tribute to the middle-aged man that incredible as always, she heard it's difficult to cast a Voice Change spell so perfectly. The man 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 the man 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, Gaster. He, who was listening to the conversation between the two, suddenly felt interested. He thought Gaster and Pluto, right, Darios told him about them in his stories. He shouted and asked the guy in the black hood must be Gaster, 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 his words. Mina said to him that he should adress them as "Misters". Gaster and Pluto looked at him in confusion. Pluto asked to him that hmm, wait, he know their names. Gaster asked to him that he heared he were uninformed about the world, where he did hear about them. He 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. Gaster let out a laugh. Gaster 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. Gaster 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. He was puzzled. He 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. He asked excuse him, they two weren't proud of being called Dragon Slayers. Gaster let out something that was close to a complaint. Gaster 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. Gaster said he wouldn't understand just hearing about it, how terrifying its massive body was. Pluto strongly agreed with Gaster's grumbling voice. Pluto said sigh, Darios just had to see for himself. He looked at their reaction and it seemed like they were quite scared of it. He thought hmm, sounds like it was quite frightening. Suddenly, he remembered something else that puzzled him. He thought but, what did they mean by "fool them" earlier. He went back to his room, put on his pajamas, lied down on the bed, and thought that he should wait and saw how things went, or he should run off now, but mom might find him if he were to transform in such a crowded city, nothing's particularly concerning right now, oh, they did said they'll be going to the Batran Kingdom, he'll decide along the way then. One week later, he left Serkarsel and set out for the Batran Kingdom, escorted by about 50 cavalrymen. Mina, who was riding the carriage together, unfolded a strangely drawn picture on a piece of white paper. Mina said to him that here, take a close look at this map, this was the Karsel Kingdom, which was where they were now, their destination, the Batran Kingdom, was here, he does saw the Hanan River flowing through the two countries, they're going to a dock to take a boat ride up. As he listened to the story, he noticed something strange. He pointed to one side of the map with his finger. He asked huh, it wouldn't be much faster to went through the mountains, whey they're going around. Mina answered oh, no human can went through those mountains because, Karsearin, the evil Red Dragon, lived there. It felt somewhat familiar, and it was near the rare where he lived. He thought huh, evil dragon, he's not that bad. Mina, who had no way of knowing what he was thinking, continued. Mina said, apparently, countless people died because of that dragon, it massacred everyone and obliterated the area, the dragon hated humans so much, it'll breathe fire at the mere sight of their shadows. Before speaking, Mina trembled. It seemed like she was afraid just by saying it out loud. Mina said they said no one's ever come back alive. He thought what in the world she was saying. Mina trembled and said it's so scary. Of course, he was taken aback. He thought he was such a frightening perso--he meant, dragon. He just can't understand. He thought he'll breathe fire at the mere sight of human shadows, he came out to the human world because he had never seen a human in his life. He asked if no one's come back alive, how she does knew the dragon's name was Karsearin. Mina's expression also became strange. Mina said huh, good point. Even though she thought about it, she felt like something was a bit out of sync with her. Mina said she doesn't really know, anyway, that's what the book said. He was worried. He thought he's sure the book was talking about him, but the more he thought about it, it's strange, and unfair, he didn't does anything wrong, why he should be called an evil dragon. A question suddenly occurred to him. He asked by any chance, the book did mention a dragon named Karstein. Mina answered Karstein, oh, it did, but there wasn't much, it said, "An ancient Red Dragon that lives in the Lartead Mountains. Extremely violent. Do not approach." that was all. That seemed to have been written correctly again. He thought that sounds pretty accurate, so what's with his description. Meanwhile, the carriage continued to move forward. Before they knew it, Serkarsel had long since disappeared from sight, and the carriage he was riding entered the dense forest and began moving down the forest path. Someone said hmm, seemed like they're almost there. When they arrived at the port city of Lael, they headed for Batran, via the large Hanan River. [12]
Hanan River (a large river). He watched the riverside scenery from the deck of a narrow wooden boat called Kelt. The cool river breeze passed through his hair. He said wow, this was great, the forest air was nice and fresh, but the cool wind here was great too. He thought he never felt like this when he was a dragon. It was at a time when he was deeply immersed in the 'refreshing sensation of the river breeze'. Someone said Princess Ione, the wind has gotten very chilly, when she doesn't return to the cabin for now. He said huh, but she's fine. Mina, who was standing nearby, trembled and spoke to him that no, Her Highness, if she was to catch a cold. Mina shivered and said she's cold. Mina said she should go inside, Her Highness. He also accepted the words gracefully, just as he had learned that okay, let's go--. At this time, water splashed behind him. He turned around in surprise. He saw a big fish and said wow, what an incredibly huge fish, something like that lived in the river. He saw water. He thought amazing, he's glad he transformed into a human. Mina saw him and shouted Her Highness. The western dock of the Kingdom of Batran. His boat arrived at a small dock on the riverside. Because it was built in the middle and upper reaches of the river, it was a shabby place compared to the huge port of Lael. At the dockside, knights riding horses with the coat of arms of the Kingdom of Batran were already waiting for him and the others, to be exact, Princess Ione and the others. Someone said dear noble Princess of Karsel, welcome to the Kingdom of Batran. Following their guidance, he and the others arrived at a white and clean two-story building. A man greeted them at the door of the room and said though it may be shabby, please make herself at home. The door closed. Contrary to what the man said, the room was not shabby at all. someone said shabby, this room, it's so spacious and clean, though. He said this place was full of things that he's never seen before, it looked so fun, let's see, where he should start. Mina said Her Highness, she could please get ready to stody, she must review the ins and outs as much as possible, before they arrive at Alkanas, the capital city of Batran. He said ugh. Mina said come on, there's no time to play, let's dive in right away. At this time, a growling sound is heard from someone's stomach. He asked they can study after they eat. He sat quietly in the spacious dining room where the regale was prepared. He began to move his hands holding the fork and knife gracefully. After all, he learned a lot about table manners at Serkarsel. Naturally, he was able to continue eating. He wiped his mouth and thought humans sure were fussy, it's just a meal, why they must make it so complicated, sell, as long as it's delicious. Someone spoke to him, who was busy eating. Someone said excuse him, she must be Princess Ione from the Kingdom of Karsel. He was a young man who looked like a sissy, that was, quite handsome by human standards. The young man smiled and introduced himself. He said he's Kasler el Libeid, here to represent the Kingdom of Libeid in the council, as the heir of Libeid, he's honored to meet the heir of Karsel. He thought what's this, he's eating, this was so annoying. He rose, smiled and said oh no, the honor was hers. He thought go ahead and be honored all he want, he's just going to quickly finish his food. His training so far wasn't in vain, and he was wonderful both inside and out and had fun with himself. Kasler seemed to find his gentle smiling expression a favor and continued speaking subtly. Kasler said if she has finished eating, he'd like to has a word with her in private. He said what, no, she's not done ye--. Mina surprised. At this time, he's greatly surprised. Mina looked away, and he turned around in pain. He thought ouch, that really hurt, at least clip her nails before poking him. Mina smiled evilly and said then let them move elsewhere, Her Highness. He thought hmph, there goes his dinner. Someone asked as a member, what she does think about the upcoming council of the Six Nations Alliance. Someone thought what's he talking about, what Mina did tell him to does in this situation, oh, right. Someone answered well, she'd like to hear his thoughts first, Prince Kasler. This was a large terrace connected to the dining room. The two lean on the railing and talk. Kasler who's holding a wine glass, said of course, as the representative of a nation, he's working on the necessary preparations, the Six Nations Alliance brought nations together on equal footing, however, the strengths of each nation differ vastly, do they not, as an example, the population and land of the garrison state of Arasnan were two times bigger than the other nations, save for the Libeid Kingdom, known for its chivalry, the other kingdoms would find it difficult to stop Arasnan even if they were to join forces. Mina and Kasler's servants were waiting on the other side of the terrace, about 10 meters (about 32.8084 ft) away. There was no way for his words to escape. Kasler continued that oh, of course, that's only if Arasnan showed any signs of revolt, haha. Kasler drank wine. Kasler asked so, Batran wouldn't and Sarbazan naturally take great interest in this council, since they share a border with Arasnan. He chimed in with a serious expression. He answered how intriguingly insightful. Of course, only his expression was serious. He has no idea what Kasler's talking about. He thought yeah, whatever that meant. Kasler continued the story without even guessing what he was thinking. Kasler asked in the end, the power dynamic of the Six Nations Alliance depended on the Karsel Kingdom, and since her, the Princess of Karsel, has shown up, wouldn't Batran and Sarbazan be quite relieved. He answered yes, they must be. Someone laughed haha. Mina thought good, him, he's doing great. Kasler said with this, the rumored alliance between Arasnan and Karsel has been proven false, well, the Kingdom of Batran was situated between the two kingdoms, it must not be easy to join forces. He smiled and asked right. Kasler said from the beginning, he found it funny that they're holding a council, due to some baseless rumors. He thought this human sure talked a mouthful, he was nervous that he might find out how ignorant he's, but as Mina said, he just has to repeat the last thing he said it's nothing difficult. Suddenly, Kasler changed the topic. Kasler said oh, but the number of her escorts seemed pretty small. He asked what. Kasler said Batran was made up of mostly rugged mountains and forests, unlike Karsel, monsters frequently appear, how could there be so few troops escorting the Princess of a nation. He thought so what if there were so few, what he does expect him to said. He has never learned anything like this. Mina said Her Highness, it's gotten dark and chilly, she suggest her pause here and get some rest, what she does think. He was surprised. She interrupted him with good timing. He said well then. However, the heir to Libeid, First Prince Kasler, seemed to have no intention of letting him go. Kasler said why they don't move together, he has ten knights and 20 brave, elite soidiers at his disposal, he's not so weak himself either. As he continued speaking, he raised the long sword at his waist. Mina thought that's the golden lion crest of the Libeid knight of order, Libeid, the Kingdom of chivalry, doesn't bestow the title of a knight to someone who's weak, even if they were royalty, so he must be powerful enough to be granted knighthood, it's obvious why he insisted on traveling together, Karsel was safe from foreign invasion, and at the same time was perfect for tranding, thanked to its prime location, the Kingdom of Karsel was financially the most powerful nation in the Six Nations Alliance, the Kingdom of Karsel itself was not a big therat to the other nations, but if another nation attained the Karsel Kingdom, which has no prince, then the long-standing Six Nations Alliance will fall apart, was Libeid also after Princess Ione, traveling together might not be a bad idea, but. Mina thought for a moment and responded politely that thank him for his generous offer, however, they weren't so weak themselves, Prince Kasler, though only one knight accompanied them, his name was Pluto fon Croword. A look of astonishment appeared in Kasler's eyes. Kasler shouted Sir, Sir Pluto the Dragon Slayer, he's here in person. [13]
In the Anasteid Mercenary Guild, someone shouted what another did say. Rake shouted the royal investigation team left. The Mercenary Commission Head of Anasteid said yes, the royal investigation team concluded that it wasn't a dragon. Rake shouted he meant, of course it wasn't a dragon, but... ...goddammit. Rake thought so what if it's not a dragon, the royal investigation team aren't going too far, how could they conclude that it was arson committed by someone living nearby... The Mercenary Commission Head of Anasteid said to Rake that as he may knew, Sahan Village has committed a lot of atrocities, in the end, it led to their demise. Rake leaned one arm on the desk and asked even so, there were eye witnesses... ...what if someone's pulled some strings. The Mercenary Commission Head of Anasteid sighed and answered that's probably it, but what can they do even if that is the case, if someone was indeed behind it, then they are powerful enough to wife out an entire village, what can mere mercenaries like them do against such a high-ranking official. Rake thought right... if he meddle in every affair like this... ...he wouldn't last long as a mercenary. Rake said oh dear, he thought it'd be an interesting mission but he wasted his time, haha. The Mercenary Commission Head of Anasteid held out the papers to Rake, trying to appease him and said since he's here anyway, why he doesn't take on something else, this assignment just came in. Rake was surprised. Someone picked up one of the peeled apple slices on a fork and said, darling. ♡ A cute girl with long hair spoke in a voice that was so creepy it was almost creepy and said to someone that should try this one too, that should say "Aah"! ♡ The girl said to a young man of average appearance, who looked to be about twenty years old that what he does thought, it isn't delicious. The man spoke with a big smile on his face that of course it's, it's even tastier when she's feeding him. The girl said jeez, the man is making her blush. One sunny afternoon, He was sitting on a park bench. Arin thought what was up with those horrific voices, those were humans also affected by voice changing spells. He thought but he doesn't felt any mana... He saw the girl and the man and thought ...even if it isn't magic, they're certainly under some kind of influence, all they're doing is just looking at each other... Only then did he realize that there were quite a few other humans in the park who behaved in a similar manner. Men and women who acted in a completely uninteresting manner, acting as if they had treasure right in front of them. He thought ...what they're so amused about. He, who had been staring blankly, folded his arms and placed them behind his head and thought humans... ...were so hard to understand, anyway, what's taking Rake so long.[Rake's eyes lit up as he looked through the documents and said hmm, this is a tidy sum. The Mercenary Commission Head of Anasteid asked to Rake that which mission he's talking about. Rake answered oh, that one... The Mercenary Commission Head of Anasteid asked to Rake that ...well, it doesn't apply to him, it does. Rake answered not at all, but... in any case... ...all they're looking for is a red-haired boy with no connections whatsoever, a whole 500 Gold for that. Rake thought this mission is totally... ...tailored to him, red hair... ...with no connections. The Mercenary Commission Head of Anasteid asked to Rake that why, he does has someone in mind. Rake smiled broadly and answered yep, he knew just the person. Rake put his hand on the paper and said in fact, he's very much interested in becoming a mercenary himself. Still, the Mercenary Commission Head of Anasteid looked uneasy and asked to Rake that it will be okay, the fact that they're looking for a person with no connections... meant they're expecting trouble. Rake responded calmly to the Mercenary Commission Head of Anasteid's nagging that's not a problem, he's sure he can take care of himself, he almost killed him, he saw. The Mercenary Commission Head of Anasteid's expression changed in surprise and shouted what he did, that's incredible, he's not the child of an aristocrat, he's, that'd be a real problem. Rake said he doubt it, he had no problem selling him as a slave-- The Mercenary Commission Head of Anasteid asked to Rake that what, a slave. Rake said with a hearty laugh that n-nothing, anyway, there's anything he can do. He yawned as he sat on a bench in a park where the sunset was setting. Someone asked him, he has been waiting like he told him. He shouted Rake. He was angry and shouted he was bored to death, what Rake took so long. Rake said he got him an assignment. Rake looked back at him. congratulations, him, he's now officially a mercenary. He smiled and shouted an assignment. Rake said that's right, and it's worth 50 Gold. Rake smirked and thought huhu... this kid's great at helping him fill his pockets, he thought he'd use his spirit magic and ended up hitting the jackpot, it's actually worth 500 Gold. Even though he's him, something was suspicious at this point and asked with his eyes half-open that huh, wait, he got an assignment, why they did assign him a mission without even meeting him. Rake was surprised. Rake, who does a double take, quickly whispered in his ear what he wanted to hear that h-he was lucky, thank his red hair, he can even learn swordsmanship like he wanted. He quickly abandoned his doubts when he heard that he could learn swordsmanship, his eyes lit up and shouted swordsmanship. Rake thought what a simpleton... Rake said first, let's grab something to eat. he'll tell him the details over dinner. He was delighted and thought great, at last... ...he will learn to wield the sword. [14]
An inn restaurant in the city of Anasteid. Rake took a seat in the hall, and when he ate a modest dinner, he tilting his beer and said from now on, his mission is to... ...infiltrate Shihad Academy as a student. [14] Rake said let him explain what the assignment is. Rake tapped his finger on a city on the map and said this here... is Cahillan, the capital of Libeid, this city is where the Shihad Academy is located. Rake smirked and said his first assignment... ...is to sneak in as a student and fit in naturally. He asked Shihad... Academy. Rake answered yeah, formerly known as an academic research institutes of sorts, they used to teach magic, pharmacology, medicine, law, and such, but because Libeid Kingdom upholded chivalry to its highst form... ...the academy has become a place to train knights. Rake shrugged and said basically, a training school, ridiculous, it isn't, even though being a knight isn't an occupation, it's a title, unlike the other nations, Libeid enforces an examination system to appoint knights. He drank water. Rake said simply put, one must pass the test to become a knight here, that's why students in their teens, when they're most receptive to learning, were trained as knights... ...right here in Shihad Academy. The two were silent. Rake said in other words, if he take on this assignment, he can finally learn to wield a sword as he wished. He smiled and shouted oh, he got it. Rake said just enroll himself in the academy and focus on learning swordsmanship, then later, he does one favor, and the job is done, simple, it isn't. He asked what kind of favor. Rake answered that's a secret, first, let's get him all freshened up, from now on, he will become Arin Aslan, the son of Aslan the multimillionaire, he should doesn't forget he's now Arin Aslan. He thought let's see, he successfully entered the academy... [15]
A few days later. A living room furnished with elegant, if not extravagant, furniture. A dignified old lady opened her mouth politely that nice to meet him, he truly was beautiful, just like his mother, now, he should please make himself comfortable. Someone poured black tea into Arin's cup. The old lady handed him a piece of paper and said here's the rules of Shihad Academy, he should please take a look. After receiving the paper, he read the contents carefully and thought what's this, it's full of does and don'ts, hmm, the old lady told him to look, she didn't say to memorize them. The old lady said please he should read through it slowly, then follow Sera. [14]
Sera who's a maid that said to him that let her guild him to his room, this way... Sera left the living room first, and he quickly followed her. As he walked down the hallway, he thought back to the past, when he was still staying in Anasteid City. [14]
Shihad Academy. In principle, only aristocrats are allowed to enroll in this academy. However, there are tow exceptions, first, students with magic. Magicians are talented and sought after, so there's no reason to exclude them. Second, students who make a generous donation to the academy. Their donations cover most of the academy's expenses, so even commoners are allowed to enroll. Not that the aristocrats would openly accept them. Even nobles can't help but feel jealous of a commoner who is undeniably exceptional. However... ...he, a commoner who was only visually striking... ...had to hold a huge pail over his head. He was whining while holding a large bucket over his head. He thought agh... ...he's getting tired... He said this is... the kind of trial that warriors go through. His legs were shaking. He said their trials in the epic tales sounded so cool, but in reality... ...it's torture. A drill instructor who was teaching the apprentice knights swordsmanship let out a loud shout that he should hold it properly, if his arms drop any lower, he'll fill the pail with water. He thought f-fill the pail, the drill instructor is trying to kill him. [15]
The drill instructor sighed inwardly and said hah... ...how he's struggling to hold up an empty pail... ...he understand he made a donation, but how he's supposed to make a knight out of such a frail child... He rubbed his arms and groaned that oww, his arms... ...if only he'd woken up a little earlier, he wouldn't have been late... A boy slowly approached him, who was freeing him trembling arms and said hey, him. He said he... is his roommate... The boy said he doesn't tink he has introduced himself yet, he's Seton, Seton Sarasnein. Seton grinned and asked to him that his arms were okay. He responded firmly to Seton's concerns that no, it hurt so much. Seton said h-how honest of him. Seton said sorry for leaving first without waking him up this morning, he didn't do it on purpose... he's mad at him, since they're roommates, he hoped they can get along. He thought get along... ...like the humans he saw before. He said yes, let's do that, thanked for being so caring. Seton said y-yeah, that's great-- He suddenly rushed towards Seton and wrapped his slender arms around his body. He blushed and said he guessed they're be sleeping in the same room from now on, he's looking foward to rooming together, Seton. Seton's body was frozen. All the knight candidates gathered in the training ground were shocked and murmured among themselves that what's up with those two, they're having date night in the training hall, what, that does mean Seton is into... he get that the redhead is cute, he isn't a guy. Seton thought oh, god... ...his roommate is a total weirdo... Gaster said let's be clear here, their prey isn't on the run, he doesn't even know they're after him. Vera asked Gaster don't have a spell to track someone down, why he doesn't use that. [15]
Gaster sighed and answered the spell won't work, he can't track Arin's presence, it's useless. Vera asked Gaster can't track his presence, how that's possible. Gaster answered how he would knew, maybe it's because he's a dragon. Kias said even so, a dragon is fully human while it's transformed, it should be no different from any other human. Gaster's 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. Gaster said haha, he'd like to give it a read too. Darios sighed and said they should get back to the subject at hand... Gaster stood up and said ...they can't waste time on a whild goose chase, especially since... this country is enemies with Karsel. [15]
A splendid reception room decorated with all sorts of rare flowers, paintings, and gold and silver treasures. A healthy young man in his twenties and a man in his forties with a dignified appearance were conversing. Rake said he heard redheads were being kidnapped at random, Mr. Aslan... Aslan said ...according to his intel, it seemed to be related to the Black Dragon. Rake asked what if... he's been kidnapped too. Aslan answered that seemed to be the case, a few cadets have already gone missing, to confirm, he asked to meet as his father, but all he got back was an excuse, apparently, they're not allowing any visits during this important time. Aslan, who had been grumbling, nervously put down the teacup he was drinking on the table and said things were spiraling out of control, he was looking for a redhead to stand in for his son, who knew his plan would come back to bite him, they're so afraid of the dragon that they'd willingly sacrifice the children of royals and aristocrats. Rake replied with a smile that it's the logical thing to do... ...they'll have no authority to speak of if Libeid falled to ruin, haha. Aslan clicked his tongue and said in any case... ...they must find him, that's how he'll get his hands on... that thing inside Shihad Academy. [16]
His sword was cracked. His face turned pale. Seton suggested that easy there, him, he'll buy him a new sword. Ludwig laughed and shouted that haha, leave him be, Seton. Seton looked back and shouted father, how he could be so insensitive... A servant came to Ludwig and said his Lord, he brought what he asked for. Ludwig said to the servant that aha, well done, he may leave. Ludwig smiled and said, he's sorry for breaking his sword, he may make up for it with this. Ludwig was carrying a long bundle wrapped around something. He unwrapped the bundle and asked what it's. He was surprised to saw something. Ludwig said it's called Swift Steel. He held a sword about 4ft (1.2 meters) long. Ludwig said apparently, the sword came from the east, but he doesn't know the details, he stumbled upon it in his youth, but he stored it away since he had no use for it. Seton was puzzled and asked no use, why not, it looked like a pretty fancy sword... Ludwig sighed and answered the shape of the sword is too different, it doesn't match the swordsmanship of the central continent. Seton asked then the sword would be useless for him too... Ludwig laughed and answered not exactly, he'll know when he tries the sword. Meanwhile, he looked at the sword with wide eyes. The sword sheath was elegant and finished with gold leaf, and the handle was also inlaid with jewels. He sparkled his eyes and thought this looked more like a warrior's sword. Ludwig watched he continue to stare at the sword, smiled and said he seemed happy enough, he should try swinging it, and he'll see what he meant. Seton thought he was crying his eyes out a moment ago... After holding the sword, he took it out of its scabbard and said it's not a rapier though, this sword looked way too heavy to swing... The blade was engraved with a beautiful pattern. He was surprised and said ...huh. He tried swordsmanship. Seton was surprised too and shouted, how can he wield the sword so easily, it isn't heavy. He answered not at all, the sword is even lighter than the rapier he used... ...it does weigh much less than it looked, no... it felt like... ...he has became stronger. Ludwig said correct, the sword has a spell to increase his physical strength. Seton looked back at Ludwig in surprise and shouted he's saying... ...the sword is an Enchanted Sword, he's sure he can swing that around like this. Ludwig nodded and said hmm, the sword is dangerous, he must say, an Enchanted Sword allowed its user to perform the spell engraved on the blade using their mana, the only catch is that ten times more mana is required to wield the magic... than to cast the spell, mana is a vital force that sustained life, unless a person is a mage or a Sword Master, an Enchanted Sword depleted the mana of ordinary individuals, leading to premature death. Impressed by Ludwig's explanation, Seton exclaimed the sword is too dangerous for him. Ludwig said Seton should calm down, kiddo. Ludwig asked Seton does really thought he didn't consider the risk. Seton answered yes. Ludwig shouted Seton should have some faith in him, will him, this is how he raised him. Ludwig said at first glance, this sword looked like an Enchanted Sword, but it required no more mana than casting a spell, it is a Mystic Sword. Seton shouted huh, the sword is that a good thing. Ludwig said of course the sword is, Mystic Swords are covented by many, the five Magic Swords that have left their marks in history... ...the five great Magic Swords of the continent, are also Mystic Swords. Seton was surprised and shouted then this sword is... ...as powerful as one of those legendary swords. Ludwig said obviously not, if it was, he'd has kept the sword for himself. Seton looked embarrassed and thought that's true... father is as cheap as ever... Ludwig said the sword's only been cast with a spell to Enhance Physical Strength anyway. He swung the sword. Ludwig said he bet a dragon made it to kill time... since only dragons can craft Mystic Swords. Seton said hey, let him try holding that sword, it looked pretty neat... At that time, Ludwig hurriedly stopped Seton that no, the sword will be a disaster if he does. Seton said what, why, father said it's fine since the sword is not an Enchanted Sword. Ludwig shouted sure, the sword is better than an Enchanted Sword, but only because it absorbs less mana... Mystic Swords still continually deplete Seton's mana. Seton shouted then the sword is dangerous. Ludwig smiled and said he'll be fine, he's overflowing with enough mana to use Spirit Magic, he'll wear out before the sword absorbs his mana to a dangerous degree. Seton said he supposed... that's true, the sword truly is... ...the perfect weapon for him right now. He wore the sword he had been given as a gift around his waist. Ludwig said it's called the Dazzling Dragon Sword, knowing the name may come in hardy later, the gems are purely ornamental and unrelated to magic, so he can sell them if he ever find himself in a pinch. He smiled and thanked Ludwig that thanked him, Mister. He shouted Seton, come give him a hand with his technique. Seton said sure, sure. Ludwig looked at him. Ludwig thought ...incredible, even now, he can sense a great amount of mana emitting from him, just how much mana he does possessed, his mana is comparable to his, and he's a Sword Master, with the proper training, he may have the potential to become the strongest Sword Master of all time, the problem is... He took up his sword and shouted here he came, Seton. Seton and him clashed swords and he shouted ha. He swung his blade over Seton's head and shouted he should take that. Seton said, he should stop charging like a bull in a china shop and apply what he learned, he can read his moves like a book. Ludwig thought he has no talent for swordsmanship, he has no idea how he can train him, he's sticking to the basics... ...but considering the time he spent learning at the academy, he's awful, his potential as an Elementalist is quite something... ...but there's a limit to training him as a Swordsman, what a shame... ...why he should be bothered... ...effort alone can't make Spirit Magic more powerful anyway... he'll learn as he grew, until, then, it's best that he gave it his all. Ludwig asked him, if he doesn't mind, he can help him train with that sword. He shouted yes, by all meant. [17]
Before they knew it, it was time for them to return to Shihad Academy. Ludwig stood in front of the two men in front of the carriage. He asked huh, they shouldn't be traveling back on foot since they're on a knight-errantry. Seton was angry and shouted he doesn't even joke about it. Ludwig gave them some words of encouragement that he heard the Shihad Fighting Tournament is ten days, they'll arrive in the nick of time if they take a carriage, the guards will accompany them so they won't be late, the tournament will be a good experience for them, he should consider it an opportunity to hone their skills. Ludwig laughed and said Seton don't be too dissappointed if he lose in the first round. Seton shouted wait a second, father. Seton stopped listening to the story seriously and made a face that why father is so sure they'll lose in the first round. Ludwig sad because Seton's skills are barely enough to pass the first round, wait, maybe not for him, he may make it quite far by using his spirit magic. Seton asked he does... not have a chance. Ludwig spoke firmly that it's zero. Seton's expression turned sulky and shouted how father can be so sure. Ludwig said because he's a Sword Master. Seton said wow, father is really putting his foot down on this... ...how could he be so mean to his son, he's hurt. Ludwig smiled and said it's because Seton is his son, oh, him, he should do his best, and he's sure he'll do well. He smiled and asked to Ludwig that he thought so, what he should do and how. Ludwig smiled and said he doesn't use his sword, just he should let his spirits does the work. Now his expression has become sulky and said but he's an aspiring swordsman... Ludwig saw the two off, laughing heartily that now, they should go on or they'll be late, have a safe trip, and they don't be so lazy, they hear. The carriage ran along the official road, escorted by count's private soldiers. Seria asked Rake is still unable to reach him... ...she heard the Black Dragon released everyone she kidnapped. Rake said speaking of which, he requested a visit, only to be told something ridiculous. Seria asked again that something ridiculous. Rake said listen to this... ...he went to on a knight-errantry. Seria asked ...that's really so ridiculous. Rake shouted yes, that does make sense to Seria, it's a miracle if he can complete the mission with his crappy skills... ...he just hope he's holding his sword properly. Rake said this can only mean... ...he's hiding something. He suddenly sneezed achoo. Seton asked what's up, he did catch a cold. He wiped his nose and answered nope, it's just a sneeze. Seton asked maybe he's coming down with something after the stress of the mission. Rake walked and said well... it's better that way, if he really is a dragon, they better not get involved, the tournament started in three days, that's when the security at Shihad Academy got the most lax... ...a golden opportunity they can't afford to miss, if the academy is hiding something, then all they have to do is devise a new plan. Seton checked the bracket and said hmm, this year has quite a lot of participants too, it seemed they've been divided into eight groups for the preliminary round. Seton asked him, he did check his bracket, which group he's in. He checked the bracket and answered he's in... Group 1, what about Seton. Seton said Group 7, looked like they won't have to fight each other in the preliminaries, good luck, he'll cheer him on. He took his Dazzling Dragon Sword out of its scabbard and said thanked, which this sword, he can win using his swordsmanship. Seton said uh... right, he got this. Seton smiled bitterly haha and thought he bet he can make it to the finals... ...if he used spirit magic instead of the sword. Seton said he should come on, let's go prepare to fight. [18]
Aria's bloody hand emerged from behind the king's back. He and Seton watched it frozen. Seton assessed the situation that his god... ...what's happening. He muttered oh no... He asked worriedly that ...what if she ended up getting killed. Seton was surprised and shouted what. Seton turned to him and shouted in a scary voice that how could he worried about her when his Majesty passed away, what the hell was wrong with him. He tilted his head as he watched Seton lose his temper and asked uh, what, and he thought why's he so angry. Seton shouted in any case, he should run. He asked huh, what about him, Seton. Seton started running and shouted he's going to fight, he knew it won't change much, but now was the time to fight. He shouted Seton, wait for him. A girl with blazing red hair and a look exactly like him entered the room. Seton and he ran. He ran without even knowing why. [19]
Season 2[]
Kiadrys shouted this sensation... it's him. Kiadrys thought no... ...the sensation's already gone, what's going on, his Search Magic won't work and he doesn't sense his presence, how this is possible, it's like there's a fog growing thicker and thicker... Kiadrys said blast, he lost him... [20]
He wore the travel clothes that Yuna had given him and said hehe, he hasn't perfected the polymorph spell yet, so his clothes always disappear, thanked for the outfit, he appreciate it. Yuna said yay, that's great, well, it was nice meeting Mr. Dragon, she has to get going now... He asked where Yuna do think she's going. He continued speaking calmly that Yuna was supposed to follow him around, remember. Yuna looked back at him and opened her mouth with a trembling voice that he was... being serious, but how her company will benefit him, Mr. Dragon... He took out the Dazzling Dragon Sword out of its scabbard and said he has to see if Yuna keep his secret safe or not, or else she'll has to die. Yuna was terrified and shouted she'll go, she'll follow Mr. Dragon. Yuna thought when Mr. Dragon did pack his sword. Yuna thought ugh... she doesn't want to stay with the dragon for too long, still she has no choice but to follow him if he's going to kill her. Someone thought at least Mr. Dragon wasn't as frightening as she imagined a dragon to be... He sheathed the Dazzling Dragon Sword in his scabbard. Yuna asked cautiously that excuse her, Mr. Dragon... where he's headed now. He answered he's on the path to become a warrior. Yuna was surprised. He explained Seton and he were swordsmen, and Yuna was a mage, they'll form a complete party once they get a thief and a priest too. Yuna was dumbfounded and thought the demon lord was no longer in this world... He ran to Seton in a hurry and shouted oh, right, he's doing okay. Yuna said Seton's condition improved, surprisingl, she thought he'll recover and wake up by tomorrow. He sighed in relief and said phew, that's great. This time, the two approached Aria. Yuna muttered on the contrary... this one sustained grave injuries, it's too late to save Aria, they should bury her in a nice, sunny spot... Yuna, who had been muttering, was surprised. Aria opened her eyes wide and glared at the two, looking terrifying to anyone who saw her and someone who's surprised, screamed kyaaa. Aria looked at the two people without any change in expression. On the other hand, him, who knew that Aria was originally this type, wasn't very surprised, and he asked oh, she's all right. Aria clenched and unclenched one hand and responded expressionlessly that yes... she's perfectly fine. He smiled brightly and said to Aria that great, then please she should get them some firewood, it's a little cold. Yuna was terrified and shouted how could he said that, Aria just came back from the dead. Aria sat up and accepted the request absentmindedly and said sure thing. Yuna was surprised. Aria strode off to get firewood, and Yuna looked at her with a blank expression. Yuna said uh... what, she's the weird one here, huh... As the sun set, he, Yuna, and Aria]started a bonfire, and Seton, who was completely asleep, was not woken up, but instead wrapped in a blanket and put in a corner. He began to interrogate (?) Aria that by the way, she was badly hurt, how she did recover so quickly. Yuna grumbled slightly as she recalled the situation at the time and she asked Aria was like a vampire rising from the dead... Aria responded expressionlessly that a vampire... Aria said ...she suppose that's not entirely wrong. Yuna was surprised by the unexpected answer and she shouted what, Aria was really a vampire. Someone made some deductions and said wait, but the dead can't use an Enchanted Sword since they don't have mana... Aria continued that she used to be a human, but now... ...she doesn't even know what she's anyone. Another said Gaster made her like this... He flinched and shouted what... At this time, Yuna also flinched and shouted, Aria was saying that Archmage Gaster... used forbidden sorcery to perform a Biological Modification. Another answered yes, apparently, Gaster used dragon blood. Yuna shouted she can't believe it. He looked awkward. He, who was listening from the side, asked quietly that what's forbidden sorcery. Yuna began to explain slowly that it's a type of biological modification where the target use magic to purposely rearrange god-given life force and mana, if they succeed, they can create a new lifeform with the body of an orge and the wings of a gargoyle that breathed fire like a wyvern, the goal was to create elevated forms of life, apparently, the Gaianes Empire conducted experiments on it, she only read about it in books, so she doesn't know the details... but it's a sacrilegious act, one that no human should ever perform, in fact, she has never even heard of a successful case... Yuna slowly turned her gaze towards her and asked ...so, what happened to her, Miss Aria. A dry voice flowed slowly out to Aria that she used to live on a small mountain... Someone said ...it was near the border of the Batran Kingdom, she wasn't well-off, but she managed to make ends meet through farming and led an ordinary life, then, a war broke out, Batran was destroyed, with no way to survive, she headed for the city, by the time she arrived, she was nearly starving to death, that was when... ...a mage held out his hand to her, he offered her food and shelter if she would sign a contract, she had no other choice, and that's how she ended up going to Karsel... Aria spoke in a dry tone, as if she were talking about someone else that ...she went through all kinds of experiments there... ...and died. He asked died... but she was alive right now, Aria. Aria answered she did die back then, what remains now was only a shell... He didn't understand. Yuna asked then what Aria was going to do from now on. Aria answered she doesn't have to return since she lost contract with Gaster... ...but it's not like she can go back to her hometown either since she's just a moving corpse. He only understood the words in context and asked something nonsensical that does make Aria a zombie. Yuna stood up and said let's get some sleep... they should get an early start tomorrow. He also completely agreed and shouted great idea, he was feeling sleepy. Someone said good night, and Aria looked at the dark night sky with indifferent eyes. Seton opened his eyes. The next morning, Seton asked what... in the world was going on, and he and Yuna were sleeping. Aria said good morning. Aria looked scared, and Seton was terrified and shouted aaagh. Seton shouted nervously that A-Aria was still alive, not to mention she's in perfect shape. He woke up to his scream, started to feel half-asleep and asked mmm... he's awake, Seton. Meanwhile, Seton was looking around and asked him, where they're, why they're deep in the mountains. Yuna said Seton will see why if he head over to the hill. He rubbed his eyes and said he's sleepy. Yuna stretched and said that should give Seton a view of Cahillan... ...it's not exactly a beautiful sight, so he'd better brace himself. Seton realized Yuna's existence too late and pretended not to know and said oh, she's the one who rescued them... Yuna said Yuna Tzakranaky, she was studying at the Shihad Magic Academy. Seton made a statement that he's Seton from the House of Sarasnein, he and he were students at the knight academy. Yuna said she doesn't have to introduce her, he does, he even fought her in the tournament. Seton said anyway, he can see Cahillan from there, he'll take a quick look from the hill then. Seton ran up the hill and Yuna said oh... Seton ran up the hill in a hurry. Seton's complexion gradually hardened and he thought there was a Meteor Shower... ...the Shihad Academy was still okay. As Seton continued on, he finally reached the top of the hill and he thought what if... For a moment, Seton was speechless. Cahillan was a complete ruin, and Seton was just standing there. [21]
He held a hare's ears in one hand, and Aria held a hare's ears in each hand and he said look, they got rabbits. Yuna was surprised and asked how'd he catch rabbits so quickly. He answered rabbits hopped over when he asked. Yuna thought oh, he did use Dragon Fear, the power that made all living things surrender, she guessed he can subdue a rabbit, even in human form... Yuna's eyes lit up and said great job, he should leave the cooking to her. Yuna quickly searched through her robe. A dagger, a skewer for grilling, and several vials containing spices immediately popped out. He asked that's a magic clock. They skewered the hares whole, placed them on the campfire, and began roasting them. Seton asked what he does think. He ate roast hare hectic and answered hmm, good question, he has no idea. Seton was troubled and thought ...it's up to him to decide... Seton said the academy's probably razed to the ground, and he said Mr. Aslan is currently in Sarbazan, right, that leaved them with two options, either they go to his place, or they go look for his father... He asked huh, his father. Seton asked Mr. Aslan is not his father or something... ...why he does keep referring to him as if he's a stranger. He was troubled and thought right, he initially snuck into the academy as a mercernary, he totally forgot, what should he does. Of course, as expected of him, he didn't think about it for long. He thought he's sure it'll work out somehow. Seton said he's sorry, but... ...let's go to his place, Sarbazan is too far away and they're broke, at least the Sarasnein Estate is close by... He shouted he wholeheartedly agree. Seton said h-he does, uh, that's great. Seton stood up and said but first, they have to return to Cahillan, there might be other survivors in need of help, and if they're lucky, they might be able to retrieve supplies from the academy. Aria said excused her... ...it would be okay for her to show up in public... after assassinating the king and wreaking havoc in the arena, she's pretty much responsible for reducing Cahillan to ruins. Seton said oh... th-that's true. Yuna asked then why she doesn't stay here, Aria... He said what's the problem, the arena and its surroundings are already destroyed, plus, he doubt anyone will recognize Aria without her huge sword. Seton said right, Aria's massive sword is so eyecatching... ...that he doubt her face is as memorable, him, he's surprisingly smart. He said he has always been smart. He and his group walked along the road. Seton suddenly asked as he looked out at the city of Cahillan, which was visible in the distance that by the way, how far he did run last night, he can't believe they're so far away. He and Yuna was surprised. He shouted i-it just happened that way while they were on the run. Seton said h-he saw, it must've been tiring, came to think of it, his hair's red again. He shouted so confidently that the dye wore off. Seton said he didn't say his hair is originally brown... never mind, forget it. Finally, he and his party were able to arrive in front of a pile of stone tombs in Cahillan. Seton was trembling with fear and said it's worse than he thought... He was surprised and said he can't even begin to tell where they were, it's so hard to walk through all this. Aria, who had been indifferent, opened her mouth that she can do it with her sword. Someone shouted ooh, the Mystic Sword, it does help them fly. Someone said let's split up and look for it since they're in the arena anyway. Seton frowned absentmindedly and thought it will be all right for Aria to get back her sword... ...she's going along with them now because she doesn't have it, but if she got her superhuman strength back, she might atack them without hesitation... With an indifferent expression, Aria reached out to the pile of rocks, and at the same time her slender arms lifted the rocks easily. He let out a spontaneous exclamation of admiration that wow, Aria is so strong. After a moment, Aria pulled out a great sword from the dust pit and said she found it. He smiled and said Aria should hurry and launch them into the sky. Aria said sure, they should please take a seat. The expressions of everyone except Aria changed strangely. He asked huh... take a seat, where. Everyone sat on the sword. Soon, the sword slowly rose into the air. He let out a cheer and shouted whoaaa, it's a flying bench. Aria said she figured this was the best way... for all four of them to fly. He shouted this is so much fun. Seton sighed and said a knight's sword is their heart and soul... what they're doing riding on one... Yuna smiled bitterly and said it can't be helped since it's an emergency, right. Yuna said oh, there it's, that's probably where the Shihad Academy is. He shouted let's go back down, Aria. Aria said okay, they should hold on. Suddenly Rake looked up at the sky and was surprised and said huh. Rake asked something didn't zip through the sky just now. Seria answered it was probably a bird, there's no way anyone else survived... after yesterday's meteor shower. [22]
Someone saw him who's unconscious with a nosebleed and said my goodness... ...how could they beat such a beautiful face to a pulp... Pete said those wicked monsters. Seton's thought, he shouted it hurt, it hurt, it hurt, his leg really hurt. Aria hit him in the face and knocking him out, she calmly replied, he won't feel pain now, the temple will treat him soon anyway... Seton looked embarrassed and looked the other way and said r-right, those monsters were so wicked. Pete said they don't have time to waste here, first, let's go to the Harnian Temple. In a bed, he woke up and stretched and said yawn, he slept so well. He was surprised and said huh. He looked out the window and said where he's, it's already night... He tilted his head and said why he does always woke up in strange places he has never seen before. He left the room and said Seton, Aria, Yuna, where they were all. Seton looked back and said to him that it's all thanked to Brother Pete, thanked him so much for treating Yuna, he, and him. Seton thought he didn't do much compared to Aria and him though... Seton sighed as if it was absurd and said wait until he heared about this. Yuna thought he said she's supposed to follow him around, remember, or else she'll have to die. He walked up the stairs of a seemingly secret basement passageway, he said he did lose his way, where he's. [23]
He went down the stairs and let out a grumble that how far do these stairs go, geez... He said ...he only entered because it looked like a secret passage... ...but it's dark and nothing special, what a letdown. In the dark, long stairs he shouted towards the low part that Seton, Aria, Yuna, where they're. After walking for a while, he saw a white light faintly shining across the passage, clearly different from the surrounding lights and he said oh. He who reached the place where the light leaked out, he spoke a door, he has finally reached the exit. He looked up at the place where the light was leaking out without thinking and was embarrassed to see something and said huh. He shouted Karsearin de Red, why's his name written here. Seton recalled the days when he traveled with him and said still... A faint smile appeared on Seton's lips and he said ...it's fine, he has a mercenary he can depend on by his side. Yuna's questionable voice was heard that speaking of which... ...where's him... He arrived in a bright light. He said where he's, all he did was touch the door and everything became bright. He saw light radiating in front of him. He saw a light in the shape of a human woman. The woman spoke in a quiet, clear voice to him that mortals were not allowed here, who he's. He replied he's Arin. The woman looked dumbfounded and asked to him that he don't want to know who she's. He replied vaguely that some sort of spirit, right, he already saw a lot of spirits. The woman said oh, she saw... The woman opened her mouth that ...she existed to fulfill a promise, him, descendant of a great clan... ...he arrived too soon. The woman said even so, a promise was a promise, she shall now fulfill the promise, Karsearin, this was his, meant for him alone. The light faded and where the woman had been, a red bastard sword lay embedded in the floor with a piece of parchment next to it. His eyes sparkled and said he's back... wait, that sword, it could be... he did just obtain a legendary weapon... like the ones he read about in adventure stories. He ran to where the parchment and sword were. He unfolded the parchment, he excited and shouted this was a legendary sword that was used to kill the Demon Lord, or perhaps it has some special sword fighting technique written on it... In the parchment, there was something written on it that congratulations on his coming-of-age ceremony, dear, surprised, what he does think about his mom's present for him, congratulations on becoming an adult, she hoped him like the present she prepared for him, he and she were strangers now, as he should already know, he was responsible for all that he does from now on as an independent being, this sword was the last thing she can does for him as his mom, its name was Blairs Taina, the Red Clan's most powerful Mystic Sword that was created when he was born, keep in mind that he was now on his own, he was no longer the son of Karsenian, he was simply Karsearin, a member of the Red Clan, well then, she hoped he's having a good time living as a human, with love, his mom, Karsenian. He looked blank and said coming-of-age ceremony... ...doesn't tell him. He thought this was a surprise event his mom prepared in advance... ...that he would have experienced 400 years later if he didn't run away from home. He was completely exhausted. He was sick as a parrot as looked at the parchment and Blairs Taina, and said tsk, come on, he thought it was a legendary sword... But he realized something and thought wait... Blairs Taina was a Mystic Sword, that made it legendary enough. He, who was very joyful, took a stance with Blairs Taina raised and shouted it's too bad that this was a gift from his mom... ...but he got a legendary magic sword. He swung Blairs Taina and shouted whoa, it's super light, it's way lighter than the Dazzling Dragon Sword. He said the unexpected reward was nice... He said ...but it'll take him forever to climb those stairs... He said gosh, he's sleepy... During the meal, Seton forced his bleary eyes open and shouted what he was doing in the basement, they were looking for him all night. [24]
Gaster shouted to Pluto that Karstein is an ancient dragon, he and Grateus do not even come close to his power, they're nothing more than flies before his might. [25]
Karsearin. The Red Dragon who transformed into a human and ran away from home. The last part of the name, spells another Red Dragon they know. Vera said hey, what if the Red Dragon who ran away from was actually Arin. Gaster said as if to reassure him that, hmm, now that she mention it, their names does sound similar, but rest assured, there's no way that's possible, she can guess the age of a dragon by its size, remember what they saw, he was massive, anyone can tell he's not a baby dragon, the baby dragon that ran away from home, was a Hatchling, he's sure Arin and Karsearin ar e two different dragons. Then Terold tilted his head. Terold said he has got it wrong Gaster, that Hatchling may only be 300 years old, but he seems to be a mutant, he's three times bigger than other dragons his own age, even Lord Karstein called him Arin as a pet name. Now not only Vera but also Gaster became thoughtful. The blood drains from everyone's faces in an instant and they turn pale. Terold said wait, he know the dragon, he didn't mess with him, he did. Vera answered with tears in her eyes that well, she did throw him off a three-story building once. Terold surprised. Pluto said and he stabbed him a bunch of times with his sword, he thought. Pluto looked vain. Terold surprised. Gaster muttered absentmindedly that he rammed a Meteor into his face. Terold's expression became strange. Terold said Karsel's done for. Terold said this is different from when he killed Grateus, an adult dragon, how he could harm a Hatchling, especially the Hatchling of a Red Dragon, the only silver lining is that he didn't kill the Hatchling, the moment Karstein finded out that the Hatchling was harmed, he may not end humanity, but they should brace theirselves for him wiping Karsel off the map. Gaster clenched his fist and said dammit, that does leave them with only one choice, kill them or be killed. Gaster shouted first, they must deal with the empire invasion, and then resume their investigation of the Almighty Creature's seal as soon as possible. Karstein was in a boiling lava lake, and someone shouted another was kidding them, Eorin, the Hatchling of the Black clan, also ran away from home. Another said yes, it's an emergency, what if the humans harm their dear Eorin. Someone said at least Eorin knew how to cast seventh circle spells, so it shouldn't be a huge problem, but he only knows how to polymorph into a human. Another said at least he was almost as big as an adult, they're more worried about their frail Eorin. Eyra said to Karsenian that why he did have to run from home anyway when all he knew how to does was polymorph, it's been a bad influence on her dear Eorin. Karsenian angry and shouted excuse her, does what her daughter running away from home have to does with her him. Karstein, who was watching them as if he were pathetic while submerged in the lava lake, opened his mouth that whey they were fighting here, this was a contest to see whose child is the bigger fool. The two women who were fighting joined forced to divert their nerves and shouted fool. Karstein said nevermind, forget what he said. A young man in his mid-20s with black, short hair opened his mouth instead that the fact that the two Hatchlings ran away from home was actually problematic, being harmed by the humans, was nothing compared to the real problem. Karsenian asked the real problem, what sould that be, King Erkas. Erkas, who's the representative of the Black Dragon clan, said they might be loved by humans. Karstein became agitated, causing ripples throughout the lava lake, shouted right, why he didn't think of that. Erkas said they dragons were complete and perfect beings, which maked their day-to-day lived very boring, for that reason, they try living as other species purely for Entertainment, other species feel pain because they were weak, but the pain caused them to live to the fullest, however, this only applied to dragons that have already formed a complete sense of self, ineed they can differentiate between the life of a dragon and Entertainment, however, for the Hatchlings, they risk not being able to tell apart the lives they lead for fun and their true lives as dragons, human life in particular was full of all kinds of emotions, if they can't treat their relationship with humans as pure Entertainment, and if they can't let go of the countless goodbyes, sorrows, rage, and pain they experience as humans even when transforming back into a dragon, they will lose their sanity in less than a millennium. The carriage runned by. In a carriage, Seton held a sword and surprised and asked him that he was really giving this to him. Seton shouted this was Blairs Taina, a legendary magic sword. He answered yeah, he liked his current sword, it's more convenient, he just can't get used to the new one. Seton shouted how in the world he did get his hands on this sword anyway. He said he found it in the lower levels of the temple. Seton freezed. Seton thought wait, that doesn't mean it belonged to the temple, he should give it back, but this was a legendary sword, covered by all the swordsmen in the world, it isn't it fine since he found it, it's not like the sword was locked away, plus, they've been traveling with the people from the temple for days, it isn't a bit awkward to return it now... At this time, Pete opened the carriage's door and smiled and said hi, everyone. Seton surprised and shouted eep. Pete said let's take a break, the journey was long and the horses need to rest. In the forest, he stretched and said traveling was definitely easier with more people, but it's so boring. Seton thought he couldn't return it in the end. At this time, Yuna called to him and said he does have a moment to talk in private over there. Yuna dragged him to a distance where the conversation can't be heard by others. He asked Yuna that what it was. Yuna looked around. Yuna asked carefully that him, he's a dragon, right, why doesn't he use magic, he only use spirit magic when they're in danger, there was a reason why he doesn't use magic. He answered as if asking such an obvious question that he doesn't know how. Yuna shouted he doesn't, but he was a dragon. He answered he never learned it, so he doesn't know. Yuna thought this isn't what she had in mind. The biggest reason, why Yuna decided to accompany his party, wasn't to protect his secret, or because she cared about Seton as a friend, it was all for the knowledge that only existed in legends, which no human possesses, the ancient wisdom that only great dragons know of, the dragons' ancient magic, the legendary ancient magic that all mages can only dream of, she belived that befriending a dragon might just help her learn that magic, in reality, however. He said he's going to become a warrior, so he doesn't need magic, anyone can use magic. Yuna shouted to him that what he was talking about, that's all the more reason why he need magic, only when he master both magic and swordsmanship can he become a true warrior. After a while, he muttered with an embarrassed expression that really, aww, he should've brought some books of spells from the lair then. A light of joy exploded in Yuna's eyes. Yuna shouted what, he have books of spells, why he doesn't transform and drop by his lair, it won't be quick since he's a dragon. He said huh, no can does, he ran away from home, no one meddles once she come of age, but he left early because he was curious about the human world, if mom finded him, he's done for. Yuna thought he ran away, and he's not of age yet, then, the reason he hasn't learned magic yet was. Yuna shouted him, he's a Hatchling. The fact that he's a Hatchling, came as a shock to many. On the 20th day since they left Sarbazan, he and his party arrive at the port to go to the empire. [26]
He saw Charlene and Yuna and said how boring, he can't even understand what they're talking about. Seton said he heared him... they can't even join in. Seton saw something and said look, a village. He yawned and asked Aria, how long it will take for their clothes to dry, he doesn't like the garb they borrowed. Aria picked up her great sword and said he please be patient. He was excited to wear the clothes that Aria gave him and shouted wow, it felt so soft. Aria still spoke bluntly that because she ironed them. Aria asked by the way, where Seton and Yuna were. He answered oh, Seton, the two of them went to go spend money. As the sun was setting, the sky began to turn red. The evening sky was covered with a huge crimson curtain. Aria was leaning against a tree trunk, looking at the blazing red sky. And he lay down on Aria's lap, his long red hair that reached down to his waist completely disheveled. Suddenly, Aria looked down and asked him, they shall go inside if he's feeling sleepy, resting his head on a pillow is more comfortable. His eyes closed and answered nah, he prefer her lap, Aria, it's so much comfier, he want to stay here a bit longer. Suddenly Aria asked, him, he does have a dream. For a moment, his eyes lit up and shouted a dream, to become a warrior, of course, he want to swing his sword in the wilderness.... Aria said she... used to have a dream as well., a commoner's dream is nothing special, get married, have children... ...it's not much of a dream, really, it hasn't even been a year but it felt like ages ago, now, mundane life has become a dream for her... Aria stroked his cheeks, and he asked Aria... Aria smiled. Then Aria's smile, expression, and emotions disappeared. Aria said let's get up now, he already dirtied the clothes she just washed for him, if he keep soiling them, she's going to make him do the laundry next time. He was surprised and shouted aww, no fair. [27]
After leaving the rural village in the Southern Region of the Gaianes Empire, he and his party met bandits at the Mount Madain pass leading to the central region of Southern Gaianes. Suddenly, rugged men appeared on both sides of the mountain path and started yelled hehehe, they'll have to get through them first if they want to pass, they should give them everything they have and they'll spare their lives. He said oh, that's what they were, bandits, he read about them in a book, they look like orangutans in real life. Yuna said well, they might have a similar level of intelligence. The bandits were angry and shouted what, why they... ...they little rats don't know what's coming for ya. Charlene was surprised and shouted e-everyone, they should watch out. Aria's great sword cut through the wind and created a trail in the air. The bandits were hit squarely on the side of the sword and screamed. Charlene said huh. The bandits shouted eek... ...a monster... The bandits lost their minds and began to run away and shouted ...spare them, crap, this is bad, they should run for their lives, everyone. Seton said oh, how come Aria let them get away without shedding a single drop of blood. Pete said Aria did go easy on them because they're humans, that's a first... Yuna said thanked, Aria. At this time, Yuna was surprised and said huh, Aria... ...she's bleeding... Red blood trickled down Aria's skin from her nose. Aria wiped her nosebleed with her hand and thought oh no... ...perhaps she shouldn't have resisted. Aria said she's fine, let's go, they should find a place to sleep before sunset. Beyond the hill, they saw an old two-story wooden building that was falling apart. Suddenly, something took off inside the room, and a scream rang out along with the sound of flapping wings echoing in all directions. Charlene clung to Seton's arm and trembled and shouted eek. Seton said Charlene d-don't worry, it's just a bat. Charlene said that's what a bat is, she has never seen one before, she's sorry, she had a scare... Seton said haha, it's all good. Yuna frowned as she watched it. Yuna said goodness, Charlene must've led a sheltered life if this is her first time seeing a bat. He said it's okay, Charlene's a Queen, right, Queens lead the most sheltered lives among humans. Charlene said she's sorry... There was a decaying wooden sign on the floor. There was also an inscription written in the continent's official language: INN. Smoke rose from the chimney. He said food. Yuna said excuse her... ...what brought they here, this place was no longer an inn... Across from the decaying old inn, a group of rugged bandits came. A bandit said to Yuna that hehe, he heard their boys got her to thank for their injuries earlier, they'll make her regret messing with them. Yuna smirked and said wow, they guys did also take a crash course on how to be a bandit, their threats were so overused. The bandits was angry and shouted to Yuna that she has got guts to joke with them, they should wipe out every last one of them. He clutched the Dazzling Dragon Sword and shouted vigorously that the bandits should come at him, evil bandits, he'll show them the power of a warrior. Yuna said he doesn't burn the bandits too much. [28]
He shouted, swinging his Dazzling Dragon Sword that the bandits should taste his warrior's sword, Salamander, Kasa. A scream escaped a bandit's lips as he was engulfed in a splendid explosion of spirits that agh, that's no sword and the person is no warrior. Yuna said he should stop going overboard, he can't keep burning everything, it's unnecessary. The bandits shouted th-they can't win against them, they should run. He shouted the bandits should stop right there. Yuna said he should hold up, they don't have to chase the bandits since they're running away. He said but Seton told him that bad people should be punished. Yuna said well... Seton's wrong about that, what he and Aria did is more than enough... Yuna turned her head. For some reason, Aria was fighting the bandits with her bare hands. The fallen bandits groaned that guh... Yuna said ...huh... ...how come she didn't kill anyone again, Aria... Actually... ...something about Aria seemed off. Suddenly Pete spotted Aria and asked she does have any injuries. It was then that Yuna's sharp voice calmed the mood that Pete, he should watch out. Aria's knifehand was swept by the wind. Pete's front, which was about to reach out, was almost attacked and he shouted whoa. An eerie voice came out of Aria's mouth that Pete should stay... away... ...her... Aria's eyes shone through her tangled hair, a growl escaped from her mouth, and her breathy voice struck their ears that they should... stay... away from... her... Pete asked, trembling that wh-what's happening to Aria. Likewise, Yuna responded trembling that she doesn't know. Aria gave off an eerie aura. He said huh, why they're standing around. He approached Aria and said let's go back inside to eat, he's starving. Yuna screamed in horror that he should watch out, right now, Aria is-- He said hmm. Aria's hand immediately reached out. Aria walked up behind him and hugged him. He asked Aria, what's wrong, she's feeling sick. Aria's murderous spirit began to subside, and a faint emotion came over her expressionless face, but it was not murderous, but something softer, and she answered no... ...she's fine now... thanked to him. Pete asked what's going on. Yuna sighed and they'd better ask Charlene later. Pete asked Charlene is hurt. Seton answered no, Charlene passed out after seeing a dead body. Someone asked why, the corpse did beat Charlene. Someone said of course not, Arin. Yuna suddenly felt startled. Now, in the front yard of the inn, the gruesome corpses of dead bandits were rolling around, giving off a pungent smell. Seton said oh, all that action got him starving, let's hurry and eat dinner. He shouted great idea. Yuna thought when they did... ...become so desensitized to murder... [29]
Kiadrys said this was the worst... ...did he really cross over to the place called the empire... Archiad. A wide cave with no end in sight. A red dragon and a few humans who're Kiadrys, Karsenian, Eyra, Erkas, a blue-haired young man called Archiad and Helmernod were each sitting in a cavity so large that it was a wonder they could survive. [30]
Archiad who's polymorphed said back then, he didn't realize he was so young, even though he was a hatchling, he didn't look like one, his body was that of an adult dragon, anyway, he flew off in the direction of the mainland, judging by the duration of his flight, he's sure he's at least reached the empire. Karstein who's soaked in lava said what a pain in the neck... the empire was so vast, won't it be harder to find him there. Archiad said by the way, why was he so massive in dragon form, he has never seen such a huge hatchling before. Then Karsenian quietly intervened and said obviously... ...wasn't that because he was his son. Looking at Karsenian, Helmernod, Erkas, and Eyra thought this was absurd. They thought can Karsenian be any simpler, the Red Clan never disappointed. Karsenian glaring at everyone and asked huh, what. Kiadrys said first and foremost, they must find him, thanked to Archiad, they knew his whereabouts... ...but for some reason, they cannot detect his exact location, however, they can sense Eorin the moment she returned to her dragon form, so let's begin by searching for him, but the moment they sense her location, they'll look for her instead, any questions. Erkas answered that it's none. Eyra sighed and said let's find whichever hatchling they can get their hands on first. At this time, a blonde person wearing the robe shouted that someone has something to say too. Karstein asked to the person that who they're, which Clan they were from. The person took off their hat, revealed their face, and said it's an honor to meet him, Elder Karstein. The person said her name was Rosarahim... ...the descendant of Raflaet the Gold Dragon. Karsenian asked to Rosarahim that why she's a member of the Gold Clan here. Rosarahim was surprised and shouted she must be Karsenian, the ruler of Fire Dragon Mountain, she does has any idea what she put her through. Karsenian asked what Rosarahim does mean. [31]
Rosarahim shouted and answered Karsenian does "Come back, Arin. I'll forgive you for everything" ring a bell, she was enjoying her dream when monsters holding flags appeared out of nowhere... and wiped out all her frineds, how rude was that. Karsenian said so what, Rosarahim find new friends and enjoy a new dream. Rosarahim was shocked. Karstein asked that's why Rosarahim came all the way here. Rosarahim answered, oh, she also heard about what happened to the Red Clan and the Black Clan, the issue of the missing hatchlings concerned the entire dragon Clan, so she'd like to help, however little. Eyra asked so, King of Red Dragons, what he has been doing, he has been awfully quiet. Kiadrys smiled bitterly and said well, he was searching for Arin and got really into it... Helmernod said that reminded him, he heared he summoned Ifrit. Rosarahim said wow, even she hasn't been able to summon a Spirit King yet. Erkas shouted they should stop going off on a tangent, they can please focus on the topic at hand. Then Karstein also slowly moved his gigantic body and said indeed. After a while, a boy with red hair, about 12 years old, who had never been seen before, appeared on the ground near the lava lake and said it looked like they'll have to get moving to get anything done. Archiad immediately performed an advanced spatial movement spell without any chanting and spoke their destination was the Southern Region of the Gaianes Empire, let's depart now. In an instant, a large portal was created in the air. [31]
Karstein thought hmm, going back to what they said about him... ...apparently, he's abnormally big and his location cannot be detected, could it be... ...nah, there's no way. Karstein headed to the gate and thought Elsanad... ...was ancient history. [31]
The group sat around a small table, and there were several sheets of paper on it, filled with drawings of all kinds of buildings. He slept in the next bed. He woke up and said huh. On a street, a market area on the outskirts of Idelon City, a cold-looking woman and a long-red haired girl in a dress were walking around the bustling street. A man said what a looker. A woman said she's a nobleman's daughter. Seton who was looking at the two people from afar, asked it does look good on him... but this will really work. Yuna said well, she can't say... ...but they might as well give it a try, he looked like a beautiful, naive lady wandering around without a single guard nearby, he's practically dripping with gold. It was right then. A boy in shabby clothes sneaks up to he and Aria, who were walking far away, and bumped into her body, said oops, his bad. Seton was surprised and Yuna said yes, they got one, a pickpocket. The pickpocket snatched leather purse tied to Aria's waist, then ran away. Seton shouted h-he's getting away. Yuna said relax, Seton, she told Aria not to go after them, catching that kid isn't their goal, he's just going to hand over his catch to the middleman, they won't get any good information out of him even if they try, but money always finded a way to the person at the top, right, she cast a Tracking Spell on the silver conis inside the purse, so all they have to do is take their time and follow the coins. Seton was surprised and said she's amazing, Yuna... Yuna said the silver coins will guide them... ...to a place that will help them creat their fake identities, the Guild of Thieves. [32]
Season 3[]
Southern Empire Idelynn Castles. The head maid said as maids, their job is to ensure the castle, which represented their nation, remained in impeccable condition, so they should take pride in their work, everyone. The head maid shouted now, the maids should begin cleaning the floor. The maids wore maid uniforms consisting of a black one-piece dress, a white apron, and a pure white hood on their heads, they began cleaning the building, sweeping the floor with a broom and wiping it shiny with a mop. He yawned and said he's sleepy. Arin said with sleepy eyes that why they do have to wake up so early in the morning... Yuna, who was wearing the royal maid uniform of a black one-piece dress and white apron, just like him, said because they're maids. Yuna thought it's been a week since they arrived, based on the information they've gathered so far, Charlene's map perfectly matches the actual layout of the castle, and... they've been spending most of their time doing housework, originally, their plan was to investigate various paths for infiltration around the outer bailey, but they've been too busy and exhausted from working as maids. Yuna sighed deeply and thought how in the world she did end up joining such a dangerous quest, when Shihad Academy collapsed, so did her opportunity to learn magic, without high status or money, she can't learin magic no matter how talented she may be, no mage would take a commoner like her as an appentice, either, this won't do, she has only mastered mid-level Fourth Circle spells... ...she has no future as a mage, but there is still an opportunity, she must help the Queen of Sorcery, most importantly, she must do as he said, the dragons' book of spells, which should hold knowledge of all magic... ...is worth taking the risk. He mopped the floor until it was shiny. [33]
He smiled and waved his hand and said Aria, she could let him try doing laundry too. He was hanging laundry on the clothesline and asked this was how he does it, like this. Aria said him, wait... He dropped the laundry on the ground and said oops. He laughed and said it's okay, he can just give it a good shake, no... he need to wash it again. He dropped the laundry on the ground again and said oops, he dropped it again, he should shake off the dirt. Yuna said what he was doing. Aria said he just don't do anything. [34]
A girl with short hair wearing the same outfit as him holding a broom and asked she's still working on this. He said to the girl that oh, it's her, her roommate. The girl shouted it's Kami, she can at least remember her name. Kami sighed and said she's too distracted to get any cleaning done, she'll be fired at this rate. He smiled faintly and said hehe, she's a bit of a slowpoke. But surprisingly, his cuteness seemed to work. Kami said th-that's too bad, she'll help her. He said whoa, really. At this time, some wooden wagons suddenly rushed by. He asked huh, what's that. Kami said they're wagons carrying god's grace, the temple has sent them gifts to prepare for the winter, it also included donated goods from the nobles, typically items like clothes or food, simply put, it's a gift from the nobility and the temple to the commoners. He asked who sent that one. Kami answered who knew, maybe the temple, it's written on the carriage there... ...but it's written in an ancient language that only mages or priests can read. He said hmm, it said "Catacaron." Kami was surprised and asked how she did read that. He answered she read it because she can. Kami looked at him with surprised eyes and thought her goodness, she has never encountered a maid who can read an ancient language. He thought Catacaron must be the temple from before, Pete must've arrived. He slept on the first floor of a bunk bed. Someone said him, wake up, him. He who's wearing a white nightshirt looked at her with a frown and asked Yuna, why she's waking him up. Yuna who's wearing a robe, answered why, he ask... ...because their plan begins tonight, so he must hurry and get ready. Next to Yuna is Aria wearing a mercenary uniform. [34]
As Idelynn Castle was a royal palace, of course there were guards patrolling around all the time. Yuna said the path was clear. His eyes sparkled with tension and excitement and said this was kind of fun and thrilling. Yuna said just so he knew... they're risking their lives for this infiltration. Yuna thought the Tower of Razel is an impregnable fortress under the empire's strongest magical protection, if worse comes to worst, she'll get Arin to transform so they can get out of there. Aria said Yuna, him, they have arrived, this must be it, the storage where the wagons were being kept. They took a box from one of the lined up wagons. The great sword was caught in Aria's hand, and the Dazzling Dragon Sword was caught in his hand. Yuna said Pete successfully smuggled them in. He tilted his head as he watched Yuna take out a black robe from the box and put it on, and said, huh, the color of her robe is different. Yuna said a white robe is too eyecatching, him, Aria, they two should wear their robes too, they don't have much time, let's hurry, their next destination is the sewer located about 300 feet south of the maids' residence, it'll be a little dirty... ...but they'll have to put up with it for their plan... he can do that. But surprisingly, he didn't show any resistance and just grumbled a little and said ugh... the sewer again, he does have a choice, let's go. Yuna thought what's this, he's more willing than she thought, the sewer again, what kind of business does a dragon have inside a sewer. Yuna said even though they have these roves on, please they should take care not to get any filth on them, having a stench will make it harder for them to move stealthily. He covered his nose with his hand and said ugh, he hate filth, he should've gone with Pete, he bet he's relaxing in a comfy room. Raedi answered why Sez is here, if she has something to say, she should get on with it. Sez said she thought they have intruders in the tower. Raedi said wow, really. Raedi grabbed Sez and threw her out the door, said then she should to catch them, she has more important business to atend to, so she should off her go. Kami asked Lady Sez... she only reported it because the maid who she shared a room with could read the ancient language... ...and her bed was empty at night, which was a little suspicious, it's such a big deal that she has to step in herself. Sez said no, it doesn't require her to step in personally... Sez smiled playfully and said ...but she thought she could make a big deal out of it, this is a good opportunity to whip the knights of Razel into shape. The Tower of Razel underground hall. In a small cave they saw an iron bars blocking the vent and Yuna said Pete is late. He asked a question to Yuna that why they don't go in first. Yuna frowned and shouted absolutely not, she already explained to Arin earlier about the traps, the floor of the alchemist is located underground inside the Tower of Razel, the hallway connected to that... ...has a Detect Crystal, a magical item that sensed intruders, it's fine to move around inside, but if someone tries to infiltrate from the outside, it immediately triggers an alarm, the only way to stop the crystal is for someone inside to deactivate it, that's why they have to wait for Pete to use Dispel Magic on the crystal. He said hmm... At this time, his body, which was sitting on the iron bars blocking the ventilation shaft, began to sway and fall downwards. Yuna asked huh. With a loud sound effect, he shouted gah and managed to land noisily in the middle of the hallway, along with the iron bars blocking the vent. At that moment, Yuna said owie... Yuna shouted A-Arin, what he has done. Yuna fell into despair, unable to say anything and thought it's all over for them, damn it, soldiers and mages will come rushing in, this is the end... Fortunately, it wasn't too high, so he only ended up falling on his butt, and he made a sad face. Yuna thought huh... nothing happened. Yuna asked Charlene did tell them the wrong information, no, it can't be... maybe the magical item is broken. Aria answered she doesn't know much about magic... ...but it could be because... he's a dragon, a creature different from them. He smiled brightly and shouted the intruder-detecting crystal must be broken, Yuna, Aria, they may come down. Yuna said they can't go down and risk triggering the alarm, please he should go use the Dispel Magic on the crystal. He said what, he doesn't know how to use that magic. [35]
Aria threw a huge sword through the vent and said he should use this, the Dispel Magic should be engraved on it. He thought how he's supposed to... lift that thing. Aria said he'll be able to use the sword if he has the Dazzling Dragon Sword with him. Someone said she's glad they managed to get in somehow, but she wondered what happen to Pete. Yuna said perhaps he got into a mess he can't get out of... ...or worst-case scenario, his true identity has been discovered and he's been captured. Aria said Yuna will proceed with the plan. Yuna said regardless of what happened to Pete... ...they're all traitors now, there's no turning back, they must help Charlene regain her position to clear their names, in the end, they're left with only one choice. [35]
A guard was struck fell to the ground. Yuna muttered quietly that the security isn't tight here, they must be really reliant on the Detect Crystal. Tower of Razel, fifth floor, the floor of the flame hallway. Yuna said they have a pretty high chance of success... ...thank goodness they have their guard down. At this time, someone said agreed. The two women's voices echoed off the walls. The tension in his group that had been relaxed became tense again. Sez said damn, these useless guards... ...she better instill someone discipline in them, how dare they let intruders get so far. Yuna was surprised and shouted she recognize them, they must be... ...Sez Hetris, the Red Witch,... ...and Lucy Ferlein, the Violet Witch. Sez said a bunch of cute rats, she saw, she never thought there'd really be intruders, thanked to them, they had to go through the trouble of searching the entire tower, now, it's time to make them pay for it. Yuna reached for the dagger in her arms and shouted crap, how did they find them, they can't possibly have gotten caught this quickly... Lucy snapped her fingers as if it was hilarious and said oh my, they're planning to fight them, in that case... Lucy said ...they'll show them the power of the Razel Knights. Dozens of knights who had been surrounding them appeared. The Razel Knights shouted charge and all started to rush at Arin's group. Aria simply extended her fists and attacked the Razel Knights with her bare hands. Lucy was surprised and shouted what... Sez said she's... not a human, no human can exert such physical power. Lucy asked she could be a Sword Master, then they'd have sensed her unique mana, she was thinking of leading the knights on a simple search practice... ...but this is turning out to be more complicated than she thought. Aria lightly picked up a heavily armored knight and threw him aside and he shouted guh. A knight shouted ugh... how she could be so strong. Another knight shouted she's a complete monster. Yuna said Aria, let's run, it'll be a pain in the neck if the two witches intervene. Aria nodded. Suddenly Aria re-grabbed her sword. Aria raised her right hand above her head and shouted Flame Strike. The letters floated clearly above the sword. The Razel Knights were surprised. At the same time, a huge pillar of flame struck the ceiling of the hallway, causing a powerful explosion. The ceiling collapsed all at once as if an earthquake had occurred, shaking the entire area. A huge amount of stone fragments piled up like a mountain, forming a huge wall between the Razel Knights and his group. The Razel Knights shouted they blocked the path, they're running away. Sez said there's no need to panic, the other side is a dead end, they've effectively trapped themselves in. Sez spread out her hands and said step aside. Heavy rocks rose into the air and were pushed to the left and right. The Razel Knights shouted whoa... Sez cleared the mountain of rubble in the blink of an eye... as expected from one of the Four Sorcerers. Sez was surprised. The previously blocked corridor was instantly cleared again. But there were no signs of intruders there. Instead, there was only a secret passageway exposed on one wall of the warehouse. Sez said huh. The Razel Knights shouted what's that, a secret passage. Sez said ...how the intruders do knew about a secret passage... ...that even they don't know about. Tower of Razel, fourth floor, the floor of ice and snow hallway. Someone thought Charlene said the secret passage is only known to the queen, no one else knew. Yuna sighed and thought indeed, even the Four Sorcerers didn't seem to know about this passage, that meant they can still use the other secret passages, they still have a chance. Yuna said let's get to the other passage before they catch up to them, they should come on. Someone shouted Y-Yuna, wait. Yuna looked back and said him, there's no time to waste-- He shouted something's wrong with Aria. Aria just stood there, groaning continuously with an expression on her face that made it seem like she might collapse at any moment. Yuna's face turned pale as she experienced creepy fear and shouted it's just like last time... Yuna thought wait, Aria didn't kill anyone this time either, that does mean... ...she'll go berserk again. The murderous look flowed from Aria's eyes. Yuna was surprised and shouted he should run, Aria is-- Aria reached out to him. Yuna shouted him. [36]
A calm-looking beauty with pure white hair looked at he and Yuna with a smile on her face and said oh her, the intruders are cuter than she expected. The beauty said nice to meet them, she's Psyche... ...the White Witch. [37]
The woman with a silver hair said to Yuna and him that so, this was their target all along, it's just the three of them who infiltrated the tower, what a sloppy plan, they don't think. Yuna was surprised and thought no... they were so close, why they did have to run into the White Witch of all people, dammit, she's one of the Four Sorcerers, no, get a hold of herself, think about it rationally... ...they can make this work in their favor, after all, they have him. Yuna shouted to him that he should get ready to battle. He said he's count on him. Psyche still had a relaxed smile and said oh dear, they're resisting. Yuna thought a mere mage like her doesn't stand a chance against Psyche, but they must fight regardless, for Aria, who must be facing so many hardships right now... ...and for her survival. He flew with his body and shouted here he came. Aiming at Dazzling Dragon Sword, he stared at Psyche with terrible eyes and shouted she should take this. Psyche was embarrassed and thought oops, she lowered her guard, that's Enhance Physical Strength. Psyche shouted huh. He fell on the ground with a loud sound. Psyche said huh, he did... ...seriously fall asleep just now. With a stupid eye, Yuna looked at the boy with a red-headed. The girl fell slowly, with only a word this is ridiculous... Psyche thought ridiculous, that's what she'd like to say, she can't believe she won so easily, this is vaguely unsetting. Yuna and he slept with the rope. Psyche shook the dust off her hands and said how in the world these brats did manage to get in here. Someone called Psyche desperately and she turned her head. At the entrance of the House of Survival, two women with brown and red robe appeared. Sez came running, panting, with loud footsteps and shouted she's okay, Psyche. Sez gave Psyche a worried tone that she's hurt anywhere. Psyche said what, of course not, why Sez is making a fuss, these intruders were easy opponents... Sez frowned. Sez said ...Lucy... was killed in battle. Psyche's eyes grew wide and shouted what. Psyche shouted impossible, the enemies she faced were nothing but a bunch of weaklings... Sez said they were up against a chimera made by Gaster, if it wasn't for Raedi, she would've been in danger too. Psyche shouted her goodness, poor Lucy... The other woman still watched the intruders with an impassive face and asked so, it was a feint attack, huh. Raedi, who had confirmed that Yuna had fallen, turned her gaze towards Arin and said hmm. [38]
Suddenly Raedi screamed in surprise that th-this one is... Raedi brightened up and shouted ...is a guy. Sez and Psyche blinked. Sez asked what... [38]
Raedi frowned, trembled and shouted poor Lucy, she'll avenge her death... ...through this young man. Raedi quickly lifted him up and placed him on her shoulder, then turned around and began to leave the House of Survival and shouted then she'll leave the rest to them, bye now. Sez was just dumbfounded and said ...how could Readi act like that... when Lucy's dead. When Sez was dumbfounded, Psyche said she should forget it, Raedi's always been like that. [38]
Eyra said they'll look for Eorin as soon as they find him, right, then what they're waiting for, let's go. Karsenian asked to Elyne that he's the leader around here. Elyne said what the woman do want from him... he'll do whatever she ask, as long as it's within his limits... Karsenian said to Elyne that oh, she forgot, they were supposed to commission him for a job. Karsenian said to Elyne that there's a boy who looked like her, he may have gone around dressed up as a girl, he should bring him to her. Elyne thought wait, the woman made a violent entrance... ...just to commission them to find someone. Elyne said sure thing... the woman should tell him what she last saw him-- Before Elyne could finish speaking, Karsenian's right hand began to burn again. Elyne said h-he meant, they'll find him soon regardless. Elyne thought he can't refuse the woman's request, whether or not he can find the boy is not an issue, if he refuse her, she might kill him. At this point, Elyne realized something. Elyne said huh... Elyne said wait a second... ...he has seen the woman's face before, the boy was Yuna's friend... ...Arin, it was. Karsenian's hand grabbed Elyne's collar again and shouted Arin, where he did see him, where he's now, he should spill it. Elyne said w-wait the woman please let go first... Elyne pointed somewhere and said ...he's... there. Elyne said he's over there. Karsenian asked what is that. Rosarahim asked the palace, that's where he's, he's made it big. Karsenian shouted to Elyne that he's sure about this. Elyne said o-of course. Karsenian shouted finally, she found that troublemaker. In bed, he yawned haaa... He asked ...hmm, where he's. He was surprised and shouted he got caught. He woke up and shouted he better escape. There was something like a strong rope wrapped around his neck, and the strong pressure it exerted on his throat caused him to groan strangely gah. [39]
He asked huh... ...what's this, why a rope is there around his neck... ...and what's with this getup. He was wearing a blue one-piece dress with lace and a leather neckband. A rope attached to his neckband hung on one corner of the bed. He said he should break the bed first. He shouted Kasa. It was quiet all around. He thought huh... ...he swear... something similar happened before... He was no longer shouted, but sobbed ...someone don't tell him... ...this rope is blocking the flow of his mana. He shouted right, let's try the Polymorph spell, he hereby use the power of law... ...agh, this isn't working either. He shouted why this is happening to himmm. [39]
Sez shouted where have Raedi been, they're drowning in work here, goodness, what's with all those bags. Raedi drooled and said oh, these, toys for revenge. Raedi said oh, she wished it was night already. Psyche thought toys for revenge, what that does meant. He lay quietly on the bed. He thought he can't return to his original form, not again, there isn't anything he can do. He looked around and said that remined him, where's everyone else. He shouted Aria, Yuna. He thought they've been caught too... His eyes fill with tears and said ...he miss Aria... Someone asked him. He was surprised and shouted oh, Pete. Pete put his index finger near his lips and said shh, he should lower his voice. Pete asked he's hurt anywhere. He shouted nope, where's Aria and Yuna. Pete said they've been caught, he barely managed to find him, he knocked out the maid. He asked oh, really. He said then let's hurry and find Aria and Yuna. Pete's face suddenly distorted. Pete thought actually, he knew where they're... ...but they'll have to give up on saving Aria, this is the worst disaster ever in the history of the Tower of Razel, it'll take half a year's budget just to recover from the damage, worse, one of the Four Sorcerers has died, it's ridiculous to hope for her safety given everything that's happened, they've failed their mission. He said Pete, he should cut this rope for him. Pete went behind him and untied the rope tied to his neckband and said hmm... he doesn't think he can cut the rope, but he can break the fastener attached to this. He smiled and said that will do, he can ask Aria to cut the band for him. Pete had a gloomy expression on his face. He held the Dazzling Dragon Sword and shouted whoa, this is so heavy. Pete said maybe the neckband is sealing his magic. Pete thought it looked like he can't evem use Spirit Magic, that does meant the neckband is actually blocking the flow of his mana. He said aww, the neckband and this silly outfit... made him look ridiculous. Pete thought that's really the problem right now. [40]
He shouted anyway, now that he escaped the bed... ...it's time to go rescue Aria and Yuna. Soldiers stood guard in the dark hallway. A soldier saw a thin silvery mist hanging over the hallway and asked huh. The guards on patrol were enveloped in mist and soon lost consciousness. Pete was in the secret passage, and he grabbed him and led him upstairs and said this is his chance, he should get moving, hurry. He asked where they do go from here, Pete. Pete looked down the hallway. There was a fork in the road leading to the left and right. Pete thought the exist is on the left, but if they leave now, they'll never get a chance to rescue those two, they do choose loyalty and go right, or practicality and go left... Pete said let's go left. Raedi returned to her room carrying a shopping bag in both hands and said she's back. Raedi ordered Sarah, she should unpack this for her, she doesn't let anyone inside her room for the next while... Raedi was surprised and asked ...huh. Raedi asked Sarah... Raedi soon found Sarah lying face down on the living room floor. Raedi's complexion changed abruptly. Raedi hurriedly flung open the bedroom door. There was a cut rope hanging from the corner of the bed. Raedi's eyes began to burn brightly and shouted ...he ran away. Someone thought they failed their mission, if they find out about his involvement... ...he, as well as the Order, will be in trouble. Inside the vent, he thought he doubt Yuna or Aria will mention his involvement, he's the only hope they have of being rescued, after all, the problem is him, unilke Yuna or Aria, he can't keep secrets, a few leading questions might be enough for him to spill everything he knew, thank goodness he wasn't locked up due to Lady Raedi's preferences, he doesn't seem to have talked about him either... Pete sighed and thought ...dammit, he was a fool. Pete thought he let himself be blineded by greet for a moment, what matters is reputation and power, not a person's true nature, it doesn't matter that Charlene is indeed the Queen of Sorcery, she ceased to be the Queen the moment she lost her power and influence, now, he's left with no other choice... ...he can't let a momentary lapse in judgment ruin his future, he must slience him... ...even if it meant killing him. [40]
He asked grumblingly that he's sure they're going the right way, Pete, how much more they do have to go. He said they've to hurry up and save Aria. Pete answered in a soft voice that he should bear with him, they're almost there, he should turn right up ahead. Pete thought Aria and Yuna are probably confined within the Chamber of Sin, a cell designated for holding criminals, when the Four Sorcerers discover that he has gone missing, they'll investigate the Chamber of Sin, thinking he must've gone to rescue his friends first... ...however, they're not headed to the Chamber of Sin... ...but an empty storeroom, he'll finish him off inside the storeroom, then he'll return to his room and pretend to be asleep as if nothing happened, nothing will link to his death, there's enough time. Pete was in the secret passage, and he grabbed him and led him upstairs. He looked inside and asked this is... a storeroom, there's another secret passage here. Looking at his back, Pete made another pledge and thought he must steel himself, this is necessary for his survival. Pete thought he doesn't hesitate. Pete pulled out a dagger with a sharp blade. Pete thought he should forgive him. A sharp blade was aimed at his back. Red blood dripped down, drop by drop. Pete said ah... Pete rang out a faint scream that aaagh. An arrow struck Pete in his left shoulder. Pete shouted wh-what this is, an arrow. Two guards appeared and a guard said they heard something strange and came over to check. Another guard with the crossbow said he recognize that red hair... ...he must be one of the intruders. Pete shouted ugh... how he could shoot arrows without first checking who they're. Pete thought guards... he shouted the guards found them, Pete, let's fight. Pete thought he doesn't believe it, why the guards are here, according to Charlene, this should be an empty storeroom... ...but this place is full of guards. He asked Pete, what they should do. Pete thought he should stop acting like him know him... dammit. Pete thought come to think of it, the guards recognized him by his appearance, he just have to pretend like he has no connection with him... The guards shouted the red hair did just say... Pete, he could be the senior priest serving Harnian, the goddess of the moon, the priest is with the intruders, that does mean the Order of Harnian is behind this incident. Pete thought he's done for... the guards are blowing things out of proportion. Pete drew on his divine power and said ...oh... ...what the heck. Pete shouted by the power of moonlight... Whirlaon. Red energy spread out in all directions. A thick red mist rose up, enveloping the guards from the ground up. The red mist quickly engulfed the guards, causing them to vomit foam. The guards who barely survived shouted it's poison gas, they should run and began to flee in panic. Pete shouted he won't let the guards get away, he'll wipe out energy single one of them-- He said Pete is so strong. As Pete was struck by excruciating pain, he shouted agh. He was surprised and asked Pete. He said Pete is in pain because of the arrow, it hurts like hell, right, he should know, he has been hit by an arrow too. Pete thought th-this is bad, the guards escaped, they'll incriminate him as an accomplice... ...this is the end for him and the Order. A guard collapsed in the corner, gasping for breath, said ugh... he's impressed by Pete's intel, but how, how he did know where to find this makeshift prison. Pete said huh... The guard said that monstrous woman ravaged the cell, so the guards had to make a makeshift prison out of this secluded storeroom, but only a select few know about this... Pete said wait... ...the Chamber of Sin was destroyed... so the guard turned this place into a makeshift prison... The guard said at this rate, Pete will manage to save his friends and escape... how infuriating... The guard fell down. He asked Pete. Pete looked back and said it's going just as he planned, he should come on, let's go rescue them. Pete opened the iron door and said it's wrong room, next. He said Pete, he's really not holding back. Pete said there shouldn't be any more enemies around, if there were, they would have shown themselves after the commotion earlier. Pete thought now that he's clearly implicated in the crime... ...he must escape this tower as soon as possible, once he get out of here, he can look for other solutions to dispel Charlene's curse, and to escape, he need Aria's power. Pete dashed. Pete sighed and thought well, getting out of the tower won't change the fact that he'll be stripped of his priesthood... He smiled broadly and said hehe, he felt like a warrior who has come to rescue his captured comrades, let's pull of a heroic rescue and get out of the tower, he bet Yuna and Aria would love that. Another iron gate appeared and someone shouted look, that door, he thought this is it, let's try the key they took from the guard. Someone opened the door with a key. Arin shouted Yuna, Aria, he's here to rescue them. Arin shouted blegh. Arin absentmindedly pinched his nose and shouted it stinks, this is really a prison cell, not a washroom. Pete said it's too dark, let him light up the room. Arin asked huh, what's that... Pete said the light of the goddess shines brighter in the dark. A small light bulb appeared, illuminating the surrounding area. Arin was surprised to see the girl. Arin said n-no way... ....this is... Yuna was leaning against a corner of a dark room and her wrists were shackled. Arin shouted ...Yuna. [41]
Seton said to Charlene that he felt too restless to do noting, his friends are risking their lives infiltrating the dangerous tower... ...yet all he can do is wait... ...but he's sure... everyone will succeed and come back safety. He asked ...Yuna... Pete said he should move. He stood there dumbfounded. He thought this wasn't part of the plan, after rescuing Yuna and Aria... ...they were supposed to make a grand escape from the tower, then, with the help of the two people he saved... ...he was going to defeat their enemies, finally, they would have restored justice after driving out the Fake Queen, that was how it was supposed to go, so why... He said where's Aria... ...she's also in this room. He suddenly flinched in surprise. Aria was hanging on the wall. Dozens of steel wires were draped across Aria's body. The chains were as small as fingers, piercing Aria's skin and tearing her muscles, creating a gruesome tangle. He looked at Aria. He sank to the ground, a groan almost escaping from his lips that aaah. Aria said ah... ...him... He shouted Pete, he found Aria, he should hurry and come over. But Pete was lying there motionless, probably unconscious. Someone said to him that phew, the chimera hasn't been freed yet, thanked goodness they rushed over via portal as soon as they recieved the report, why he's making such a big fuss anyway, no matter how much he struggle... ...he'd never have escaped this tower. Sez and Psyche were by the door. Sez said let's hurry and get this over with, they still have a mountain of documents to go through, according to the chimera, their mission is to assassinate her majesty, apparently, the mastermind behind all this is Karsel Kingdom, but who knew the priest from Harnian was in on it too. Sez asked huh. Someone's eyes sparkled. Raedi was giving a creepy look. Psyche looked back and asked why Raedi does look so upset. Sez looked back and answered because Raedi's little mouse escaped... He was angry and shouted to Raedi that it's her, she's the ones responsible for hurting Yuna and Aria. Raedi said to Arin that why he's shouting at them, he's the ones in the wrong in the tower, they had legitimate reason to capture him, and who does he think he's to throw a fit over how they treat their intruders, he should stop being so ridiculous. Sez said to him that they lost dozens of their people, he should be grateful that he's alive at all, if she could have it her way, she'd grind him up and throw him to the pigs. The enraged him threw himself at Four Sorcerers, Dazzling Dragon Sword in hand. Raedi said not a chance, Shield. A shield of light appeared in front of Raedi, repelling him. He fell backwards and rolled on the floor. Raedi said to him that that's a Mystic Sword, it looked like he's having difficulty simply holding it up since his magic power is locked away... Raedi smirked and said to him that ...why to the naive ones always jump into things so recklessly, though she must said, it's their inexperience that she enjoyed. He lay on the floor and thought it's them, they're the ones who tortured Aria and Yuna... ...and inflicted pain so horrible that they can't continue their journey. He frowned and clenched his teeth in anger. He thought it's them... He stood up and said to Raedi that he'll kill her... ...he'll kill her... ...he'll kill her all... Sez said to him that he's so persistent. Suddenly, Raedi was embarrassed to saw him and and thought what this intense pressure is, his mana sealed away. The air around him felt tight and compressed. He said to Raedi that ...he'll kill him... [42]
He said to Raedi that ...he'll kill her all. [42]
He had felt angry many times before... ...but now, a new emotion was brewing... toward his enemies who had hurt his friends. The emotion caused his entire body to shake and made him lose control. The emotion engulfing him was not anger... ...but hatred. He suddenly let out a huge, ear-piercing roar that aaah. The air around him seemed to tighten as if it were being compressed. As the sun was setting, someone asked so... ...why the other did him go to that tower. Elyne Kanus answered well... ...all he heard was that he planned to disguise himself as a maid and sneak into the tower... Karsenian asked to Elyne that he wasn't the one who sent him there. Elyne was surprised and answered n-no, he didn't, he was the one who asked for it. Rosarahim sighed and asked the tower isn't enormous, she's sure they can find him, but the size of that place is quite daunting, if he realized they're here, he might slip away undetected again. Helmernod asked what if they get the higher-ups to gather all the maids before he found out that they're here. Archiad said good idea, let's go with that. At this time, Karstein was surprised. Karstein asked ...huh... what's with that building. Kiadrys wondered. Karstein said the one over there, it's shaking. Kiadrys answered that can't be, he doesn't even sense magic about it, so why the tower would shake... Parts of the Tower of Razel began to crumble away, sending up clouds of yellow dust. Rosarahim said huh, the building exploded all of a sudden. Eyra said she doesn't sense any flow of mana through... Karstein asked the building is being remodeled. Karsenian cried out angrily that Karstein is serious, they have no time to waste, he's in there right now. Psyche shouted what in the world is happening. Sez said there was a flash of light... and the next thing she knew, the entire tower is collapsing. Fake Queen asked Raedi, what is going on. Fake Queen asked the building is being remodeled. Suddenly, a tremendous roar struck Raedi. The sky was visible. Raedi said no... Raedi shouted...no... ...impossible... [43]
Raedi thought ...it's... ...a dragon. Raedi thought no wonder something about that redhead felf strange... he's a dragon, this is dangerous. Raedi was desperate and thought what she has done to a dragon, she'll die. Fake Queen said oh my, a member of the Red Clan. Raedi was surprised. Fake Queen asked what that Mister is doing. Raedi quickly grabbed Fake Queen's shoulder, shook her and shouted Mister, she should get a hold of herself, her majesty, hurry, this way... Raedi's movements were controlled by an invisible force, that force that was caused by his heavy breathing. Karsearin breathed a huge stream of crimson air from his mouth. A pillar of fire dozens of feet in diameter tore through the air and struck downtown of Idelon. A group of men and women looked down, their bodies frozen in midair. Helmernod said there it's, he sensed a dragon... Kiadrys said it must be him. Erkas said but he didn't sense any mana... ...when he was transforming into a dragon. Kiadrys said oh, that seemed to be the norm for him, they cannot detect his mana even when he's in dragon form. Erkas thought Kiadrys should've told them in advance. Karstein asked but it's really him down there. Kiadrys saw something. Karstein said it's hard to see through the dust... ...but his breath wasn't this powerful before. Archiad said let's clear away the dust first. Archiad held out his right hand, light appeared there and he said Tornado. Raedi slowly opened her eyes. Raedi shouted huh, ...she's... still alive, she thought the dragon's breath would've killed her. Raedi was surprised. Raedi thought wait... ...she's still dreaming, why there were... ...two dragons. [43]
Someone thought why there were... two dragons. Raedi thought what is this, a nightmare, a new dragon has appeared, if the two end up fighting... ...then the Tower of Razel.. ...and even here will be razed to the ground. Eorin roared. Eorin asked excuse her, Mister, why he's running wild in someone else's home, he seemed pretty old, he shouldn't know better. He said he'll kill her... Eorin said to him that he's not in his right mind, he's, so annoying, she ran away from home and was enjoying her elegant life as a human... ...only to have this Mister ruin it, what a disaster, but by the looked of it... ...he's an adult dragon as large as her mom, as a hatchling, she can't talk back... Eorin gritted her teeth and thought ...no, the Mister is crossed the line, she need to say her piece. Eorin shouted hey, Mister, he's listening to-- With a roar, a huge gust of wind suddenly rose, engulfing Eorin and sucking her into the air. Archiad said he created a gust of wind to give them some visibility, it's not powerful enough to harm a full-grown dragon, so they can check if it is indeed him or not. Helmernod said there. Helmernod shouted he saw the dragon... Karstein shouted him. Karstein said what gave, they're here to find him, so what's Eyra's daughter doing there. Kiadrys said ...that's what he'd like to know. Eyra spread her hands, shook her power and shouted magic, begone, Anti-Magic Shell. He thought kill them, kill them all, anyone who got in his way is an enemy. He roared. He thought burn eveything and reduce it to ashes. Eorin's body fell into his mouth and she fell his body. Someone shouted owie, what that was for, why a storm did come and go just now. Eorin asked gosh, Mister is okay. He said ...what's going on, where's Aria. He shouted Aria, Yuna, Pete, where they're. He began to dig through the pile of stones frantically. He was sobbing's eyes and said Aria... ...he hoped she's not buried under a pile of rocks... Suddenly a strange loud noise reached his ears. He looked back absentmindedly and asked ...what that was. He saw the dragons. The sight of Eyra and Karsenian fighting was clearly reflected in his eyes. He said no way... Eorin and him both roared at the same time that mom. Eorin and him looked at each other and tilted their heads and said huh... [44]
Eorin asked to him that mom, he did also run away from home. Eorin thought hold on, she heard the hatchling who left before her was from the Red Clan... Eorin cautiously asked him, blocking her view, he's Karsearin. He was surprised. He simply rolling his eyes and asked to Eorin that huh, she does knew him. Eorin shouted with confidence that she's right, wait, so he's not a Mister, why he's so big, she's Eorin and she's 412 years old as of this year, she's a hundred years older than him, so he should treat her with respect. He nodded with a dumb face and said. oh, okay... Eorin snorted and showed off. At that moment a loud roar rang out. Karsenian said Arin, he rascal, she finally found of him. Eyra said Eorin, wait until she get her hands of her... Eorin said uh-oh... ...run. He and Eorin rose into the air, flapping their wings powerfully. Karsenian was angry and shouted where he does think he's going, he should stop right there. Karstein who floating alone in the sky above Idelon and just watching them from afar, said those punks, how dare they run away again... ...after all the hassle they caused. Karstein waved his small right hand in the air and said enclose. At that moment, a vast light rose up in front of Eorin. Eorin shouted this is... ...a Magic Barrier. Erkas said in any case, it's now up to the Red Clan to deal with thier family affairs, let them not intrude any further. Archiad said nothing ever happened... ...in a dragon's life, after all. In the meantime, Karsenian and Eyra captured he and Eorin respectively. Pete was surprised. A Red Dragon fell to the ground. Pete was screamed a d-dragon. Rosarahim looked pitiful. He asked how dare he try to run again, he does have a death wish. He shouted no, he refuse to go back, there's something he needed to does. Pete thought ...huh. Pete asked to Rosarahim that they're really dragons... the greatest of all beings, they're quite different from what he has imagined... At this moment, he tried to came towards Pete. Pete was surprised and shouted aaah, the dragon is suddenly coming this way... At that moment, a blue light flashed. He shouted yaaay, everyone is still alive, thank goodness. He asked Aria, Yuna, they're okay. Pete shook with fear and said ha... ...haha... ...he was... ...a dragon... He asked Aria, she's really okay, Yuna's still unconscious. Aria answered she's fine, she felt a lot better thanked to him and Pete. Karstein asked so... ...why he's refusing to come back home. He answered he must return Aria to her original form. Karstein asked so it's because of a promise him made with a human. He answered yes. Karstein thought what a pain in the neck, this kid... ...he's became more entwined with humans than he expected. [45]
Karstein asked so... ...she's Aria, the one that he mentioned, she should come closer. Aria answered yes, Sir. Karstein used his magic on Aria, who was kneeling quietly, and examined her. Karstein thought he promised to revert Aria's original form, that does mean she's not human. Karstein was surprised and suddenly muttered that what kind of messed-up fool created this. He 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... the Almighty Creature. Karstein said to Pete that ...why he does look so shocked, he seemed to know something. Pete swallowed. Pete opened his mouth cautiously to Karstein that he'll tell him everything... ...noble dragon. Karstein looked back and spoke with a soft smile on his lips that well, this is a good opportunity, he two should also come and listen, it's something every hatchling has to learn eventually, they should come he, Eorin. Karstein said well, then, he shall start the story from the very beginning. He dozed off with clear saliva flowing from his soft lips, slightly open beneath his cute face. Karstein looked embarrassed and said it's too boring for him, Arin, goodness, he's already nodding off... Eorin also drolling and raised her hand and said Elder Karstein, she was listening. Karstein said she was also falling asleep, Eorin. He raised a hand and said so... He said ...just when... ...Karstein was going to talk about Aria. [46]
He looking dissatisfied asked Karstein that how long he's going to ramble on about such difficult topics, he should hurry up and tell him about Aria. Pete, who had been listening intently, thought him, he doesn't make it so obvious that he's board. Karstein said, he little... Pete thought eek, he knew it... Karstein said ...he was listening to him, after all... all right, he'll wrap it up quickly. He glared at Karstein as if he was dissatisfied and replied so, what's his point, he can turn Aria into a human. Karstein said fine, he'll get to the point. Pete said him... Karstein blurted it out that it's impossible, how he can transform something into a human when it was never a human to start with. After grumbling for a moment, Karstein turned to him and said he should just give up, that thing can't become a human. He shouted what. He replied as if he was being ridiculous that but Charlene said it's possible, she said there have been cases where they successfully reverted to being human. Karstein said Charlene. Rosarahim opened her mouth quickly that Charlene is the human who used to rule this land, Lord Karstein, considering that she's a mage of the Eighth Circle, it's not completely unfounded. Karstein thought about something and said hmm. Then Karstein said with a curious expression that interesting, perhaps he'll hold back on returning home, he'll go find this so-called Charlene... Seton thought he and Yuna. Seton thought dammit... ...they better be safe. He shouted Seton. Seton looked around at one side of the empty space. He approached Seton, bursting into laughter and shouted what a relief. He shouted Seton, he's alive. Seton asked him... [47]
Karsenian said why Karstein would bother to treat these humans, who cared if they're in trouble, he knew a hatchling's dream is worthless. Karstein said but he has no reason to ignore it either, plus, they're not just any humans, they're his friends, now that they've caught him, this is the least they can do so he won't run away again. Seton thought he still can't believe it, that guy... ...is him really a dragon. Seton clenched his teeth and left the room. Charlene saw this and said Seton... Seton walked out slowly under the black night sky. Seton said ...him... Seton thought his friend him... ...who he has been traveling with since the beginning.... Seton thought to think that him... ...is a dragon... Seton chuckled. Seton laughed hollowly that haha and said ...what an honor, his friend belonged to the noble race equal to gods, the supreme race that viewed humans on earth as insects. Seton thought he was so thankful to him for following him... without expecting anything in return, so grateful that he swore to repay him many times over someday... ...but to him, his journey was merely a story, what he thought was friendship was nothing more than simple entertainment for him. Seton's face distorted for a moment and said dammit, what he's, a house cat... [48]
Karsenian said oh, so that's the place that collapsed as they were trying to catch him. Karsenian said she didn't destroy that because she wanted to, it would've been intact had him not run away. Charlene's index finger moved to him and asked ...him, he can take a guess, he was always nearest to Aria, and he turned out to be a dragon, she get the feeling that she could maintain the Vessel of the Soul because she had a dragon's mana by her side. Karstein let out a gloomy voice that wrong, that would be impossible, even for a dragon. Kiadrys thought Elder Karstein isn't indulging in a dream right now, that meant his current race and sorrow... ...must represent the clan's, it could be... that he's actually... Suddenly, he clapped his hands and said oh, he get it, that does mean his blood is helping Aria. Kiadrys asked that's all he has been thinking. He answered yep, what about it. Karstein chuckled. Karstein said with relief in his voice that right, this is he they know, they can relax for now. Karstein said indeed... He said since back when they first met, he has been wondering why Aria, who was on the brink of death, suddenly because all right, it must have been that time when a meteor hit him... and caused his mouth to bleed. The dragons' expressions hardened. The dragons started asking questions at the same time that what he did just say... ...a meteor hit him... ...and caused him to bleed. [49]
The dragons ask he should tell them what happened in more detail, what he does mean a meteor hit him and caused him to bleed. He answered uh... whose meteor was that again, Gaster's was it. He 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. He 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... He 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 his 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. Kiadrys raised himself up and ordered he must go as well, Rosarahim, please she watched over him so that he does not run away again. Rosarahim answered yes. He was surprised and shouted whaaat, they all go together. Rosarahim thought he was seriously considering running away again after all the beating he received, then again, he's a member of the Red Clan... Someone said Kiadrys don't worry and leave him to her, she'll be sure to keep an eye on him. Rake said risking his life, bue he was no match for his Spirit Magic, reaching the boundaries of human capability doesn't mean a thing. [50]
Latisse shouted ...dragons, why they're doing this to them, Ione has done nothing wrong... Karsenian replied nonchalantly that Latisse has hurt an offspring of their clan, as a result, he'll be obliterated. Latisse shouted he has indeed heard that harming a dragon's offspring will incur fiery destruction, however, even a dragon in its infancy surpasses humans in strength, only a handful of humans have the capability to harm such a creature. Karsenian said she's aware, it was the Dragon Slayers who harmed the hatchling. Latisse was now shouting almost in a curse that yes, and he's the one who gave the Dragon Slayers the order, so why Karsenian do dragging in innocent people. Karsenian said let's say Latisse's child was bitten by a poisonous insect while playing in a garden, he would go hunt down the poisonous insect for revenge... ...or he would spray pesticide over the entire garden. Latisse screamed in horror that what a ridiculous comparison... [51]
Karsenian made a pleased expression and said that's it, they harmed an offspring of their clan, that's nowhere near enough... Karstein said of course not, this is only the beginning. Karsenian looked down at Latisse with contempt and said this is the price of hurting a dragon's child. [52]
Karsenian looked up with a smile and shouted there's a city of hot springs near the Red Mountains, let's stop by there. Karstein said oh, hot springs, good idea. Humans thought what the dragons say, goes... ...right. He said but he wanted to go to the capital first. He read the description on the placard that it said Aur that they have hot springs, herbal baths, steam baths, mineral springs, and more, and it's good for their skin, so it's especially popular among the noblewomen. [53]
Another bath, he swam in a skillful pose, his hair gathered to one side and twisted into a bun. Pete shouted he shouldn't be swimming here. He suddenly changed his position and tried to swim backstroke. Pete shouted he shouldn't backstroke either. After Karstein had finished washing his body, he suddenly spoke in a suddenly serious, quite commanding voice to Seton that humans, they had been looking after him all this time. It was an unexpected situation, but Seton had become quite perceptive over the years. Seton said uh, yes... Karstein stood up and speak to Seton solemnly that their species is known to repay kindness, there's something their desire, if so, they should tell him, he'll grant it, what's their wish. It was then that him, who had not been very interested in the story, suddenly joined in and asked Karstein, he does know how to use Sword Aura. Karstein looked bewildered at his question. Karstein answered he's not sure about humans, but it's a piece of cake for them dragons, he can feel the flow of mana, right, he just gather that to his hand, then, imagine drawing a long stick... He thought he was holding the mana in his hand as he had said, and as he lifted it into the air, a faint light began to emanate from his hand. He looked at the sword of brilliant light that had been formed and shouted whoa, he did it, huh, it was so simple. Seton frowned as he watched from the side. Seton thought most people have to train relentlessly just to reach that state... ...yet he made it look so easy... He swung his sword of light around as if he was having fun. Seton was shaking and Karstein said to him that there's no need to feel disappointed, human, it's not because he lack talent. Karstein said to Seton that dragons were an inherently magical species, a human being jealous of a dragon using mana... ...is no different from him looking at the bird and wondering why he can't fly. His eyes lit up as if he suddenly realized something and shouted oh, that does mean he's a Sword Master now. Karstein said no, that's not how it worked. He was disappointed and said aww. Karstein slowly explained to him the reason that he now have an exceptional weapon, but that's the extent of it, normally, humans start by mastering the sword, by feeling the blade, the flow... ...and finally, the world, they come to wield mana, which made up the world, they dragons go in reverse order since they can use mana from the start. [54]
A Griffin landed on the ground. His body fell to the ground, he was forced to land first and shouted gah. Seton got off a Griffin and and asked he's okay. He said oww. Yuna said they've arrived... ...it's the capital of the empire... ...Shahar. [55]
He snuck in from the side and asked what if the Dragon Slayers sneak in while he's away, Elder Karstein. Karsenian asked how would the Dragon Slayers know Elder Karstein is away right now. A smile appeared on Karstein's face for a moment, as if to say that it couldn't be true that well, it doesn't matter either way, even if the Dragon Slayers make it to his lair by sheer luck, they will never reach the sealed creature, so they can take their time finishing up their business. He asked business, what business. Karstein asked Arin asked him to turn that kid into a human, remember, he did forget already. [56]
In the guest room, Aria patted him while giving him a lap pillow. He said Aria, she'll return to being human soon, he can't wait. Aria had a cold, expressionless face and said yes, her too. Karstein looked at he and Aria and his expression wasn't as peaceful as hers. Karstein secretly sent Kiadrys a Magic Message which is a type of spell that transmits a message that cannot be heard by others that he and Aria have grown too close, he'll agree. Karstein's voice ringing in Kiadrys head and he nodded his agreement without letting on that if his fears are correct, this is not good. Karstein gave a message that they can safely confirm their suspicions are true, all the signs are there. Kiadrys' brow furrowed slightly at Karstein's assertion and gave a message that first, they must persuade him, the laws prevent them from doing as they please, even if he's a hatchling. Karstein gave a message that he'll understand why he must erase his current dream... ...when he's having so much fun. Kiadrys gave a message that if he can't, then they must resort to force, to him, this moment is but a small fragment in his life, later, he won't even remember that any of this happened to him... ...though a few remnants may remain in his subconscious... Karstein frowned slightly and gave a message that hmm, he wanted to avoid it at all costs, but they're left with no choice... ...well, they've nothing to do now, right, shall they take a nap. Charlene came back to the room. Charlene looked around the room in bewilderment and thought why all the dragons were asleep. It seemed that Seton felt sorry for Charlene as he looked at her and opened his mouth that she should wake him up, he's the least likely to bite. He was fast asleep with his head resting on Aria's lap. Charlene gestured wildly toward Aria and said she should wake him up, please. Sure enough, Aria spoke to the sleeping him right away that he should wake up, Charlene was here. He woke up. He stood up and shouted Charlene. He shouted Charlene did find a way to turn Aria back into a human. Karstein rubbed his eyes. Kiadrys yawned. He shouted what do they've to do. Charlene opened her mouth with difficulty that him, about that... ...there's something she misunderstood. Charlene continued speaking cautiously, lowering her voice even further that she did find records about the Vessel of the Soul, but it doesn't mention a way to turn Aria back into a human. Suddenly he took on a serious expression and his voice was fierce that what Charlene does meant, he can't live as a human. Pete and Yuna's faces hardened. Seton's complexion also hardened. Karstein glanced at him. Aria comforted him and said he should calm down. Aria asked the question in a calm tone as if it were someone else's business that she could explain in detail, Charlene. [57]
He, who was listening to the story, puffed out his cheeks and thought what's Charlene's point. He became dazed. He shouted to Karstein that so, that does mean Aria can become human. Karstein said Aria cannot become a human, but that will not impede her from living her life, it's no different from living as a human, really. He shouted really. His face turned half ashen as he noticed that there was something strange in the atmosphere around him and asked Aria. Someone said she really was fine. but... Aria had a blank expression on her face, without even a hint of emotion, and her voice was dry that ...let her smile, let her laugh and cry, that's enough for her. He raised his head forcefully and said okay... Karstein said angrily that ...the Dragon Slayers dared to mess with a hatchling, he was planning to go after them anyway. Pete was afraid, and Seton swallowed. Karstein looked back at the humans and said as a reward for looking after him... ...he'll give them a gift, they may pick a treasure from his lair. In that moment, Pete and Yuna's eyes lit up and they thought treature. He jumped into the treasure mountain to choose a new sword for her and looked at her and asked Aria, she did lose her big sword, what about this one. Aria, who had no interest in treasure, said to him that she doesn't know how to handle a blade like that, she has only ever used broadswords.. He picked up something like a giant kitchen knife and asked oh, really, what about this, it looked similar. Aria answered in a numb voice that it does look more useful than the previous one. Aria said but she won't need that sword anymore... ...since she no longer have a reason to pick up a sword. He asked that's right. [58]
Darios thought Gaster's experiment... ...him... ...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. [59]
His eyes widened as he looked at Rake and shouted huh, it's him, what he's doing here. He stared blankly into space and asked that's the Almighty Creature, it does look weird but how that's scary. At that moment, something began to emerge from Eldicreature's surface. A dragon's head rose from Eldicreature's surface. He was dumbfounded and shouted wh-what the heck was that. He shouted a dragon and the dragon started sucking air out of his mouth. [60]
As Karstein watched him, a soft voice flowed from his mouth that protect the hatchling that's the top priority of all clans. He was startled and asked huh. Karsenian approached him and asked him. Karsenian held his shoulders and spoke in a soft and gentle voice that he should go wait somewhere else for a bit, mom will go deal with that monster. He smiled brightly and said okay. Karsenian looked at him with a gentle face. And Karsenian turned her head to Rosarahim and said she leave him in her care. Rosarahim said yes, she'll get him to a safe place. [61]
At Aria's side, he looked up at the sky and said of course, his mom was stronger than anyone. Although it was far away, behind Pete, he watched Karsenian sank into the sea of the Eldicreature. His eyes grew as big as a lamp. He recalled Seria asked he has ever felt sad, he has led a happy life, sadness was like despair, it's like a pit that he can't get out of... ...when something happened that can't be undone they feel sad. Karsenian sink into Eldicreature, wrapped in those hideous tentacles. His face began to turn pale. His lips moved slightly and asked mom... [62]
He buried his face deeper into Aria's arms. He said Aria... ...there's no way a strong dragon like his mom... was devoured... ...this has to be a dream, right, dragons dream all the time, how can any of this be real... In the footage of Seton and his group standing blankly on the hill, he was not seen at all and someone said ...something about this screen... ...felt off... [63]
Aria bit his collar and said Charlene don't worry about her. Yuna watched him dangling from Aria's mouth and thought it's just her of their was relationship growing more and more abnormal... [64]
Zahadrian thought Karsenian's son... seemed pretty shaken up, the death of his family members was hard for a hatchling to swallow, and next to Aria, he was bowing his head gloomily. [65]
Zahadrian opened her mouth softly that back then... ...there was Elsanad. Erkas looked as if something had occurred to him and asked the ancestor of their clan, Zahadrian meant. Erkas slowly opened his mouth, searching through his memories that indeed... he has heard of it before. Someone said the old gods' fury boiled over, and they ended up breaking the laws to create a forbidden creature, a creature that consumed all creatures... ...its only enemy was a nonexistent being that erased existence, a non-dragon that cut through the enemy's existence with its own, the so-called Super Dragon Elsanad. Erkas muttered for a long time and said hmm, these traits sound familiar... Erkas recalled Kiadrys said oh, that seemed to be the norm for him, they cannot detect his mana even when he's in dragon form. Erkas' expression became serious. A shout of disbelief came out of Erkas' mouth that no way... ...he could be the Super Dragon. Zahadrian asked the question with a serious face that him, please he should elaborate, Erkas. Someone answered a creature whose mana cannot be detected, a body bigger and quicker to recover than that of any other dragon, the traits of Elsanad match those of his. After hearing the story, Zahadrian asked Elsanad's power has been passed down to him, that meant... Helmerneid said they cannot leave the matter to him, it's simply unheard of. Armace said he thought the same, he was only a hatchling, things were different from back then. Brodendeim looked at Zahadrian with a serious expression and said Elsanad was old enough to take responsibility for their existence, but not him, he's too young, no matter how dire the situation, they cannot sacrifice a hatchling for this matter. Zahadrian smiled faintly and said agreed, it's their responsibility and duty as the adult dragons. Brodendeim said no doubt, they can't dump the problem on a hatchling who's not even fully grown. Graiad said it looked like they'll have to deal with it themselves. Graiad asked calmly that so, where's this monster, they need to know where it's to crush it. A mischievous smile appeared on Zahadrian's lips, she turned away and said no needed to waste their time looking for that monster, it'll show up sooner or later. [66]
A majestic voice echoed in the headed of Seton and his party that human children... ...who were nestled in his dream. The voice rang that he was a child of their kind, she left him in their case. At that moment, light rose behind Zahadrian. Brilliantly shining golden jewels descended upon Seton and his group, includeing Yuna, and Zahadrian said here's a token of their contract. Zahadrian's voice continued that a reward for taking care of a dragon child. Charlene's voice trembled that this was... ...a Dragon Heart. Zahadrian stared at Aria, who's holding him and left a soft message that she should take care of him. Zahadrian flew up again and the soft voice she left behind echoed faintly that please. [67]
Zahadrian made up her mind and quickly charged towards Eldicreature and muttered at least the dragons have prepared their descendant, even if they disappear, their kind will continue to exist. Zahadrian screamed gods, they underestimate the dragons, she spread her wings wide, charged towards the Eldicreature, and continued they may cease to exist here, but that monster will not last for long, either, they still have their last hope. Seton looked at the parts of Eldicreature's swarming in like a swarm of bees and said even the dragons were helpless against that monster. There's him behind Seton. He was standing in a bright place. Clearly, all the objects seem to exist before his eyes, but strangely, he doesn't feel their presence and he asked huh, where he's. He called out his colleagues' name loudly that Yuna, Seton, Pete, where they're all. Darkness came upon him and he asked huh... who else he's missing. When he turned her head blankly, a thick darkness spread out before his eyes. He saw all of his precious colleagues running somewhere. He ran to his colleagues and called out their name loudly that Yuna, Seton, they should wait for him. He stopped in his tracks in surprise when he felt something warm and gentle behind him. From the darkness, Kiadrys, Karsenian, and Karstein appeared. He saw Karsenian, fell backwards and screamed eek. He was terrified and asked mom... At this moment, Aria touched his shoulder. Aria pushed him down and made him to collapse. He shouted ...oh... ...Aria. Aria ran into the darkness and he shouted no, her, she doesn't go there. He thought he can't lose Aria too, he has to run, run... He said no, and Seton was surprised to see him while fighting against Eldicreature's parts. He said stop... and Yuna and Charlene was surprised to see him. He said ...run... and Aria saw him. A dazzling light emanated from his body. He screamed ...stop, and a dazzling red light emanated from somewhere. [68]
People were in the cave. Yuna looked embarrassed and asked what's this place, a cave. Pete looked around in confusion and asked they were surrounded by the Almighty Creature... that was about to kill them... He spoke in a very small, thin voice that this place... He said ...was his home. Seton suddenly shouted in surprise that his home, he's saying this was a dragon's lair. Yuna had a blank expression and thought that meant they're in the Al Kreed Mountains, they did teleport here all the way from the empire. Seton, who was quietly looking at his blank expression, suddenly bit his lip and thought so, this was the power of a dragon, huh... People came out of the cave. Seton turned to Charlene and asked well... what now. Seton said he's thinking of heading back to his hometown... ...that's to Libeid. Yuna said they've nowhere to go anyway, so they'll follow Seton. Pete also gave his opinion that he'll return to the temple, Libeid was on the way, so he'll join Seton. Charlene hesitated. Charlene's voice trailing off and said as for her... ...she must return to her people, as the Queen of Sorcery, she has a duty to fulfill. A soft, regretful smile appeared on Seton's lips and he said that's so... Someone greeted Charlene in a soft voice that then they must go their separate ways. Three months later. In the palace, a hallway, suddenly, Gaster's 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 Gaster do mean. In a palace, someone 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. Gaster smirked as he looked at his puzzled friend and he said he guarantee that it'll be worth it. Gaster smiled and said remember, the agent he mentioned earlier, he thought he knew a way to find him. Gaster and Latisse soon entered the room and a maid said his Majesty king Latisse el Karsel of the Karsel Kingdom has arrived. Charlene opened her mouth coldly that with what purpose Gaster did approach her. Gaster quickly got to the point that purpose, how could, her Majesty, well, he'll get down to business right away. Gaster asked the ones who traveled with her Majesty... ...where they're right now. Someone continued speaking cautiously that to be precise... where's him, all he needed to know were his whereabouts. Charlene asked why Gaster do wish to know about his whereabouts. Gaster said her Majesty saw, he's 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 Gaster 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. Gaster thought so, he's with that boy named Seton. Someone asked Libeid, huh... [69]
Seton said behind him stood the last descendant of the strongest species on earth. Behind Seton, he came in through the door. Gaster smiled as if he was really happy to see him and said well, well, well... that's the best news he has heard as of late. At the door, he, Yuna, and Aria came in. Someone thought at last, the final trump card has arrived. The flagship of the airships glided silently across the night sky and in the cabin hallway. Charlene clasped her hands together as if in gratitude and said ...that reminded her, he seemed to have regained his spirits since three months ago. Another man said it's because he found hope. Charlene asked back that hope. Suddenly a deep sigh escaped Seton's mouth and said he planned to cut open the belly of the monster to save his mom, he must've read Little Red Riding Hood or something. Charlene said oh, that's very typical of him... Seton said still, his determination allowed him to master Fifth Circle spells in a heartbeat, just as he expected from a dragon, but he's trying so hard that he doesn't have the heart to stop him. A sorrowful light lingered in Charlene's blue eyes and said she saw, she doesn't have the heart to destroy his hope either. Charlene continued his family was wiped out the moment they were absorbed by the monster... reality was cruel indeed. [70]
He and Aria were standing at the doorway of the airship. Seton shouted she's really going, how can she trust what Gaster said. Someone shouted he doesn't trust Gaster as far as he can throw him. Yuna said same, who knew what Gaster was really up to... Aria said but Gaster have no reason to lure them into a trap, their success will benefit him greatly, after all. He said he has already made up his mind. A strong wind blew, and he said cheerfully that he'll be back. He and Aria stepped out of the doorway and headed into the rough skies. He 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 his family back... Seton looked outside. Seton thought about something. Someone muttered softly that well, that's his burden to bear, and Aria continued to fall, holding the huge great sword in her slender grasp while hugging him. He asked hey, Aria, how'd she get her sword back, Gaster did give it to her. Aria, who was freely falling while hugging him, 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 Gaster said was true, they can go inside the Almighty Creature, right. In the past, Gaster 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 him who's red-haired pretty boy holding a large book in his hand, reading it intently. Seton asked how Gaster can be so sure, he heard that Aria was essentially the same as the Almighty Creature, but now he, so how. Gaster smiled bitterly. Gaster answered his Majesty saw, he's identical to the Almighty Creature too. Seton was surprised. Gaster showed his right hand and said this was made from the tissues of the creature. Seton's questions continued that then... what about him. Gaster answered he discovered a certain truth from Karstein's lair, his Majesty saw... ...he was the natural enemy of the Eldicreature. Seton asked natural enemy, Gaster should care to explain. Gaster's 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 Gaster don't do it then. Gaster smiled, covered his arms with his sleeves and said he's currently being eaten alive. Gaster 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 Gaster have some nerve, he's just using him as a pawn. Gaster smiled and said calm down, his Majesty, he hasn't finished speaking. Gaster said if everything went according to plan... Rake raised his head and asked huh. Rake muttered as if he was puzzled that what's that. Seria was embarrassed. Rake muttered someone... ...has entered his body, and he and Aria walked in. [71]
Someone reached out toward the wall. The wall of meat chunks before Aria and his eyes had holes in it. He said cool, a path was forming wherever her touch, Aria. Aria said apparently, the Almighty Creature and she were alike, she thought she can manipulate its body a little with her mind. He said confidently that great, then let's keep going, Aria. He smiled and said let's go save his mom and old Karstein. Aria looked at him. Aria's expression darkened. He continued to walk towards Eldicreature's hole, and Aria followed behind him and said okay, him. In the flagship of the airship, on deck, someone 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 Gaster does plan to revert Aria into a human. Gaster 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. Gaster 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 he'll be able to return safely. Gaster laughed and answered confidently that Her Highness were worrying about a dragon right now, he'll return safe and sound, no doubt. Gaster smiled faintly and said technically, Her Highness can hit herself... ...but she can't strike an illusion. Charlene asked an illusion. Gaster 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, Gaster was referring to Titan Elsanad, the Super Dragon. Gaster 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 him... Gaster 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. Gaster responded calmly that if everything goes well, he'll 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 Gaster. Gaster said haha. Gaster 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 Gaster, at least, she won't asssume he's lying, and then he suddenly chuckled. The Sword Masters faced the parts of the Eldicreature and shouted dammit, fight until the very end. Rake looked at a blank white screen. Rake muttered with satisfaction that there weren't many renegades left on earth. Suddenly Rake asked hmm. Rake muttered as if he found it strange that something was approaching, it's nothing, but it's approaching. Seria thought there Rake went again. Seria was surprised. Seria was startled when she suddenly saw the spherical space she was standing in, the walls of the crimson tissue splitting open and spreading out in a circular motion. Seria asked wh-what's happening. He asked huh. He and Aria walked into the interior of the Eldicreature and he said there he's, Rake. Seria shouted him... He muttered as if it was absurd the fact that Rake was here... Aria also muttered that ...meant they've arrived. Seria thought how this was possible, how could they waltz in as if this were their own front yard. Seria thought no, it doesn't matter how they did it. Seria yelled in anger that him. Seria thought at last, she can seek revenge. Rake asked him. Rake reacted unexpectedly and asked why she's suddenly bringing him up, Seria, and what's with that hole. Seria looked back at him in confusion and shouted Rake, what in the world were he rambling about. Suddenly, a rough, urgent voice burst out at Rake that he moron, they're enemies, two women... no, one man and one woman... no, no one's there. The rough Rake's voice rang out again and again that no, two women... no, one man and one woman... Rake spoke blankly that ...what he's talking about, there's nothing there, he's the only one here. Rake's eyes became clearer and shouted there's, their enemy was right there, they're clearly their enemy, it's another him, but it's their enemy. Rake said but there's nothing there, this place was him, nothing foreign can come inside unnoticed. Seria said unbelievable... Aria said she has no idea what's going on... Someone said ...but she'll get down to business. A cold word fell, and at the same time, Aria's great sword cut through the air and Rake was hit squarely by that sword. [72]
Rake fell after being attacked by Aria's Gaster's Blade. Aria struck Rake again. A faint voice kept leaking out from Rake's two torn bodies that there's... nothing there... ...no, an enemy... two women, one man... When Aria knocked him down with Gaster's Blade, within, Rake had transformed into a sizzling red fluid, like butter melting on a hot frying pan. Him, who had been very nervous, glanced at Aria and opened his mouth that huh, she did get Rake. Aria said she thought so. Aria looked around cautiously and said none of the surrounding tissues were reacting, she'd like to believe it's over... but it can't possibly be this easy. Aria saw Seria and asked ...by the way. who she's. At Aria's cold voice, Seria, who had been dazed, suddenly came to her senses. Seria looked up at Aria and Gaster's Blade in horror and said oh... ...she-she's... He shouted Aria, she should look. After he noticed something sparkling on the remains of fallen him, he looked at Aria and shouted there were seals... ...where Rake used to be. His hands held Eldicreature's seals, their brilliant shine gone and only a faint reflection of light shining over their outlines remained, and he shouted hehe, take a look, there were the seals, right. Aria saw Manadium. Aria thought with these, they can seal the Almighty Creature again... ...but... ...they can truly believe what Gaster said. He said thank goodness, Aria. Someone said Aria can become human again, and she was surprised. He was excited and said let's get rid of this monster... and save mom and grandpa. Aria was silent. Aria touched the ring silently and thought even if she's skeptical... ...she has no other choice. Someone thought she want ot respond to his excitement with a smile... and caress his face. Aria thought when he was faced with the cruel reality... ...she wanted to share his sorrows and tears. Aria shouted sharply that Reverse the Seal. A brilliant light filled Eldicreature, engulfing he and Aria. He closed his eyes without realizing it and shouted whoa. A tremendous amount of incandescent light poured out from within Eldicreature. Seria also closed her eyes. Finally, the light disappeared, he fell down and said oww. He opened his eyes cautiously. She stood and he asked Aria. Aria turned her head back and opened her mouth with a small smile that yes, him. He smiled brightly and shouted huh, Aria, it's okay for her to smile now. Aria answered yes, the seal must've worked and her power has left her too. He approached Aria and shouted what a relief. Aria knelt down and lifted both her hands, hugging him tightly. He smiled. Aria whispered softly into his ear with tears in her eyes that she really has... ...turned back into a human. Argos asked ...what's going on. Someone said all the monster lumps had frozen in place... Someone shouted the Almighty Creature has stopped moving... they successfully sealed the monster. Gaster 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. Gaster 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. Someone answered his spell does had an effect... ...but only to the extent of temporarily stopping that massive monster. Someone replied but nothing more, the monster will begin moving again. Latisse shouted so all Gaster did was stopping the Almighty Creature from moving, then they've failed in exterminating it. Gaster twisted his lips and said think about it, Latisse. Gaster 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. He 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 him. He 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 him, listen, the truth was... He asked hmm, Aria, she's okay. He said Aria had a nosebleed. Aria was surprised. Someone said the chimera will indeed turn into a human... Gaster smiled broadly and said ...for about... Someone said ...a dozen seconds or so. Aria stopped the bleeding with her hand. He was startled and shouted Aria. Aria thought she's not in pain... but why she's bleeding, no, forget the pain... Someone thought ...she doesn't feel anything, her body won't move... and he came running and her consciousness began to fade. Aria's voice trailed off and she said him... she... ...she... Aria collapsed in front of him. He was confused. He looked at Aria's fallen body and asked huh. He asked Aria... [73]
Aria was lying there motionless. He shouted to her that Aria, what's wrong. He was embarrassed and shouted Aria was hurt, she should wake up already. Someone sighed and said coldly that ...Aria was dead, he who's foolish dragon. He was surprised. He turned his head. He asked to Seria that wait, who she's, how she did knew he was a dragon. Seria continued speaking with an extremely cold expression that he was serious, he really had no idea who she's, well, it doesn't matter at this point. He looked at Seria with suspicious eyes. Someone asked so, how it does feel to lose someone he love, he's upset, sad, his heart does ache. He was angry and answered to Seria that shut up, there's no way Aria could've died. Seria screamed to him that think of all the people he killed, their loved ones suffered just like him. At that moment, a bright red flame began to swirl around his right hand and he shouted to Seria that why she... Someone said sadness was like despair. Seria continued him, who was next to Aria that it's like a pit that he can't get out of... ...when something happened that can't be undone, they feel sad. The spirit flame in his hand soon disappeared. Someone continued he'll come to understand as he live his life, someday, he'll experience it even if he doesn't want to... He thought back to Seria from the past and someone said so, him. Seria asked he does understand it now. He asked Seria... Seria muttered he must be said, confused, and in denial, but guess what, it's too late. Someone thought she'd been waiting for this moment for so long. A scream burst out from him that shut up, Seria should stop talking. Someone thought pathetic as it may be... Seria smiled and said him. Someone said that woman was dead, and he was shocked. Someone thought ...this was the best revenge she can exact. He recalled the time when he had laid down with his head on Aria's lap. Aria smiled at his memories. Aria's corpse had thick red blood flowing down its face. He was breathing heavily and muttered ah... He muttered ...ah... and Seria laughed at him. Suddenly, he screamed at the top of his lungs that ...aaah... aaagh. A ray of light shot up towards Eldicreature along with a loud noise. Zehid and Brodale were embarrassed. Farzar who was next to Seton, shouted wh-what's happening. Latisse who's embarrassed, he asked Gaster, what... and he smiled with conversion. Gaster 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. He descended upon this earth, tearing Eldicreature's epidermis in all directions as if hatching from an egg. He who's a giant, nearly 65.6 feet (20 meters) long, let out a roar, and someone shouted Super Dragon Karsearin had awakened completely. Eldicreature asked the enemy did get them. Eldicreature said what enemy, there's no enemy. Eldicreature had a heated argument with himself that but the enemy got them. Rake shouted yes, their enemy. Rake shouted to Eldicreature that he was right there, that goddamn dragon. Eldicreature said he's detecting the existence of that which doesn't exist, it must be an error. Eldicreature said the human soul had caused an issue in perception, it must be an error, errors must be eliminated, and he started to devour Rake. Rake was sucked into his body and he shouted stop, he's his human catalyst, if he consume him... ...aaah. He drilled a huge hole in Eldicreature's body. He emerged from the hole he had pierced through Eldicreature's body and it never regenerated again. Someone asked the Almighty Creature wasn't regenerating... that's really him up there. Looking at the screen, Gaster answered that's correct, his Majesty, what an unfamiliar sight, huh. Seton said unfamiliar, well, he has never seen him in dragon form before... Gaster said he 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. Gaster held back a laugh. Another man 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. Charlene was surprised. Seton asked in a dazed voice that what Gaster was talking about, he's saying that he came from a different world. Someone answered no, that's not what he meant, King Seton, after all, he clearly existed in this world too. Someone 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. Someone 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. Gaster said obviously, no human can have a multidimensional shared existence, only dragons were massive enough to intervene across world boundaries, it explained why he was physically bigger than other hatchlings. Charlene thought having a multidimensional shared existence meant him also shared the laws of other universe, that's why the Almighty Creature's reversal of the laws had no effect on him. Gaster 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. Someone continued however, the current Super Dragon... Karsearin, had lost all control, he'll fully become a Super Dragon and destroy the Almighty Creature. [74]
He thought get out of his way... A light began to shine from within Eldicreature. A hole was made in Eldicreature and he flew out. He thought ...it's annoying. He took a deep breath and flames bloomed in his mouth. He spread his wings and flew up. There was no reason in his gaze. He thought so annoying. A bloody flame spread out from his mouth. It was his Flame Breath of overwhelming power that couldn't even be compared to before. An airship was engulfed in flames and they shouted argh. Brodale and Zehid were surprise to see it. Someone said he did it... ...he defeated the monster. The Sword Masters and mages shout he saved them... ...that dragon defeated the monster... that no other dragon could. He absentmindedly turned his head and looked at the airships floating in the sky. He thought the pain won't go away. The numerous airships floating in the sky. He said annoying... Brodale was embarrassed and shouted crap, they should run for their lives. Someone shouted the dragon was going berserk, and he flew fluidly through the airships' floating void, whipping them around roughly. He let out a roar. The airships caught in the fluttering wings of him fell and fell again. Latisse thought to defeat the monstrous Eldicreature... ...they'd no choice but to awaken its enemy, the Super Dragon, but... He took another deep breath, and flames came out of his mouth. The pillar of fire he created filled the sky. A pillar of flame passed by an airship. Brodale shouted oh no, it's headed for the village... The pillar of fire flew towards the village. Someone thought ...how they do stop the Super Dragon. A pillar of fire blazed through the village and an explosion occurred. Someone shouted the dragon razed a village to the ground. Another man shouted the dragon was moving toward more densely populated areas. Someone shouted the aircrafts had taken a huge hit as well. Zehid said no... things were getting worse... that wasn't dragon supposed to be an ally, he was with the king of Libeid. Someone said unlike the Almighty Creature, dragons were not invincible to magic attacks... neither can they regenerate, however, they're overwhelmingly stronger than humans. Someone said the Almighty Creature disappeared... ...but in its place, a new danger was born. Someone said Karsearin, the demonic dragon. Latisse made a face and said the Almighty Creature targeted humans who used mana, however, that demonic dragon targets all humans, the situation had taken a turn for the worse... Latisse asked ...hey, Gaster, things were really going according to his plan, he must've seen this coming, no. Gaster 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. He roared. He flew through the sky, destroying streets and houses wherever he went. He breathed fire from his mouth. The city was on fire. People fled, leaving their burning houses behind. A breath of flame flew in. The Flame Breath was focused on one spot and he looked at it. He thought his mind was blank, why he's doing this. He stamped his feet firmly on the ground. He thought why he's destroying things. He roared and flew high and far to the west. He thought he's not sure... His gaze was directed somewhere, and for some reason a hesitant light flowed in his eyes. He gazed blankly at the sunset beyond. He was just staring blankly. He thought ...the sky was turning orange. Aria appeared to him vaguely in the warmest place. Aria's face appeared blurry to him. He spread his wings. He thought how pretty... He just sat there blankly, staring at the thick sunset. Someone shouted him. He looked towards the direction of the sound. Seton said stop, that's enough, him... His mind was in human form, he looked back and asked Seton... [75]
There was an airship near an old castle located in a remote part of the continent. Gaster smiled and said trap, aww, his Majesty don't say that, he'd no idea he would go berserk like that, goodness, how terrifying. Seton looked at him. Seton asked him... ...he does recognize him. He flew towards Seton. Seton was terrified when he saw him. The giant he before Seton's eyes, a monster that was scary just to look at, transformed into something all too familiar. He said Seton... He cried and asked that's him, Seton... Seton answered calmly that yes... it's him, he should get a hold of himself. He hugged Seton. He sobbed and said Seton... ...Aria, she... He burst into tears and shouted ...waaah. Seton gave him a light hug. Someone said him... The blood flowed down his left chest. He asked ...huh. He asked Seton... Seton's longsword, the sword given to him, was covered in blood after piercing his heart. Seton's face was distorted. Seton said he'd no choice, no matter how hard he tried... Seton said with his back to the sunset that ...he couldn't put it out of his mind... ...that he was a dragon. He coughed and vomited blood. Seton said sorry, him. Seton said he needed... ...the honor that came with being a Dragon Slayer. Zehid, Farzar el Arasnan and Brodale were surprised. Gaster watched it and Latisse el Karsel was surprised. Gaster laughed to see it. Yuna was surprised and Charlene covered her mouth in horror. Yuna was in great shock. Seton pierced his heart once more with Blairs Taina. He collapsed when Seton pulled out Blair Taina. Seton looked at him. In Seton's past, he asked he was talking about storybooks, he does even know what warriors do. He answered the warriors defeat the Demon Lord, mary the captured princess, became famous, and live happily ever after. Seton was speechless. Someone asked why, he does wanna join, Seton, then... He smiled and said ...he'll let him join his party, Seton. Seton looked at the fallen him. The monster that set dozens of villages on fire and took the lives of countless people... ...was Karsearin, the Evil Dragon. And the hero who saved the world from the Evil Dragon... ...was the Warrior, Seton. [76]
Someone saw him and another person shouted Seton. He turned his head and another person shouted Seton. He looked terrible and another person shouted Seton. Seton, now in his late twenties, gasped for breath. Seton got up from the bed. Seton said dammit... Someone said ...this dream again... Here was the Sarasnein Empire. Seton bowed his head, hiding his eyes behind his hand, sighed and said it's already been a decade... Seton said ...it couldn't be helped, he'd no other choice but to kill him for the greater good, it was the right thing to do... Then a thin voice flowed out to a woman that what he was mumbling about so early in the day... The woman said ...Seton, and he looked back at her absentmindedly. Seton thought him... The woman had long, thin red hair fluttering. Someone thought ...no. Ione appeared. Ione asked it's been over ten years, but Seton still flinch whenever he saw her, it was about time that he got used to do it, she's his Queen, not his friend, remember. Seton's brow furrowed deeply and said Ione... ...she must be the reason he keeped having these nightmares. Ione chuckled. Gaster 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. Gaster 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... Gaster 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. The streets were crowded with people, and street vendors were set up here and there. In the middle of the street, a weird kid wearing a dragon-shaped costume was playing with another kid dressed as a warrior. In the castle, fireworks, the highlight of the festival, were in full swing. Two children opened the door, ran over into the room and a girl shouted Ms. Tzakranaky, she did see the fireworks, let's go enjoy the festival. Yuna turned her head and said she's not interested in the festival, they two can go without her. The girl shouted aww, Mr. Tzakranaky can come with them. The girl shouted the heroic Emperor slayed the Evil Dragon and saved the world ten years ago today, the festival was to celebrate his victory. Someone asked Ms. Tzakranaky... ...she doesn't like this festival. Yuna's expression hardened slightly. Yuna sent the children out the door and said that's not it, she just had a lot on her plate, they should off them go, them too, they don't stay out too late. Children often ran out into the street laughing. Yuna smiled kindly. Suddenly, Yuna's face distorted and a curse came out of her mouth that hmph, saved the world, yeah, right. Yuna said she does really had to see them again, not that she'd a choice... Holy Land, Kethes Sh'Sarasnein (Formerly the Al Kreed Mountains). Yuna's waist was bent exaggeratedly and she said why, if it wasn't the great Emperor who slayed the dragon and unified the Six Nations Alliance of Heid, she dared greet the first Emperor of the Sarasnein Empire, despite her lowly status. Gaster smiled and said now that everyone had arrived... ...they shall get ready... ...to see him. [77]
There's Lyra's INN. He woke up with a start, sweating profusely and shouted eek. He was breathing heavily and asked huh... He looked around blankly. Yuna was seen stirring a pot of soup and Pete was seen carrying some of the broken pieces of flooring. Aria was quietly peeling potatoes on the other side. A blank voice leaked out of his mouth again that ...huuuh. Yuna looked at him and asked what's wrong, him. His shoulders hunched, scratched his head and responded quietly that well... ...hmm, he's not sure, a moment ago, he was... Someone came over carrying a bucket and asked what's it, him. Seton who's next to Charlene, he asked it was a dream. He was in a daze and asked a dream... He was surprised and shouted ...so that's what it was, it was all a dream. He falls to the ground and said gosh, that scared him. Pete asked the question as if he was curious that what kind of dream it was. He answered Aria died, then, Seton stabbed him, so he became a bloody mess... Seton asked what. Seton burst into laughter and shouted ahaha, and he made a sour expression, feeling as if he was being laughed at. Seton continued speaking firmly that he should wake up, why he would ever stab him. He shrugged his shoulders and asked right... ...why he would dreamed about that. At that moment, the wind suddenly blew and he was startled. He looked in the direction the wind was blowing. The wind was blowing through the window and he saw it. He smiled after a while and thought right, that had to be it, none of that was real. He smiled brightly and thought it was all just a dream. Over there, Aria was peeling potatoes. He approached Aria and she looked at him with a puzzled look and asked what's wrong. He made a sad expression. He suddenly hugged Aria. He said Aria, she doesn't die. Aria responded as if she found it absurd that what he was talking about, why she would die, him. The cave was deep and dark, and in a hollow, artificially dug deep, like a porcelain floor, there was him, quietly curled up and sleeping, with her four wings calmly folded, and a gigantic head with twelve horns tucked into her bosom, and someone was emitting a blue light. [[Gaster Latnile]|Gaster]]'s 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. Gaster replied that's right, with this, the Illusion of a Dream had integrated perfectly into his existence, there's no more need for them to gather here and replay his memories to recreate the dream world. Seton frowned. [[Gaster Latnile]|Someone]]'s voice continued that now, he'll 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... Gaster 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. As she slowly left from the cave, Yuna suddenly turned her head. Yuna looked at him. Behind Seton, Yuna made a sad expression. Yuna muttered softly that good night, him. Someone muttered sweet dreams... and he was sleeping. As the sun began to set, Aria stood near the tree, she said him, he's sleepy, let's go back inside. He lay with his head on Aria's knee and said nah, he wanna stay a little longer, he liked it here. Aria leaned against a tree trunk, gazing at the sunset, a vast, crimson curtain that seemed to have fallen, while he held her knee. Aria said resting his head on a pillow would be more comfortable. He said he prefer her lap, Aria. Suddenly, he raised his head and said oh, it must be uncomfortable for Aria... Aria's right hand lightly pressed his head as he tried to get up and said he should stay down, she's fine. He smiled faintly and placed his hand on top of Aria's while lying down and said hehe. He said Aria. Another woman asked yes. A smile playing on his lips. He smiled brightly and said Aria did know, she's his favorite person in the whole world. Aria smiled and said he was her favorite too... ...him. Aria was leaning against a tree trunk, looking up at the blazing red sky, while Arin was resting his head on her knees. He was sleeping. [78]
The Creature[]
Powers and Abilities[]
- Dragon
- Cave Adaptation - Karsearin: Adventures of a Red Dragon (Web Novel) Chapter 1
- Darkness Adaptation: The cave is so dark that not even a single point of light came in. However, even this harsh environment isn't an obstacle at all for the dragon.
- Cold Immunity: The cave is cold. However, even this harsh environment isn't an obstacle at all for the dragon.
- Enhanced/Supernatural Vision - Karsearin: Adventures of a Red Dragon (Web Novel) Chapter 1: Arin can read a book in the dark. And the dragon's eyesight is incredibly good. Considering a human, he could even see the eye of a needle 5 meters (16.4042 ft) away, so even the magic book it was holding could be read with a dragon's eyes. So, he thought that no matter how small the text, he could read it without any problem, so he peeked at a book from Karstein.
- Enhanced/Supernatural Strength - Karsearin: Adventures of a Red Dragon (Webtoon) Episode 1
- Acidic Saliva - Karsearin: Adventures of a Red Dragon (Web Novel) Chapter 1: Arin flips through the pages of a book the size of a shield the size of his claws. Of course, it doesn't go over easily. If he was a human, that would try to apply saliva, but the dragon's saliva was just too strong a material for paper.
- Natural Weaponry - Karsearin: Adventures of a Red Dragon (Webtoon) Episode 1
- Flight by Wing Manifestation - Karsearin: Adventures of a Red Dragon (Webtoon) Episode 28
- Flame Breath - Karsearin: Adventures of a Red Dragon (Webtoon) Episode 28
- Dragon Fear - Karsearin: Adventures of a Red Dragon (Webtoon) Episode 70
- Cave Adaptation - Karsearin: Adventures of a Red Dragon (Web Novel) Chapter 1
- Magic
- Super Dragon
Human Form[]
- Magic
- Polymorph - Karsearin: Adventures of a Red Dragon (Web Novel) Chapter 1
- Spiritual Magic: Thanks to Ifrit, The King of the Fire Spirits, Arin became in an elementalist (spiritualist) which taught him the ability to manipulate and summon the spirits of fire, Kasa the low level and Salamander the medium level.
- Spirit/Natural Spirit Manipulation
- Mind Control
- Spirit Summoning: Arin can summon elemental spirits simply by saying their names mentally or verbally.
- Spiritual Comunication: Thanks to Ifrit, Arin can communicate with the elemental spirits and they can give him information.
- Taming
- Salamander Manipulation
- Fire Magic: Arin can manipulate the spiritual magic of fire thanks to Kasa and Salamander, thanks to that he can launch powerful blasts and bolts of fire capable of quickly turning an enemy into ashes.
- Spirit/Natural Spirit Manipulation
- Warp Gate
- Snow Magic - The Creature (Web Novel) Chapter 6
- Sword Proficiency: Determined to be a mercenary, Arin began to practice the art with the sword and although he was not very good at first, now he's more competent in his handling, in addition to being able to combine his spiritual magic to increase the damage of his attacks.
- Dazzling Dragon Sword
Trivia[]
- Arin may be confused as to whether the gender is male or female, but Chapter 1 of the web novel and summary of the webtoon clearly states that he's male.
Gallery[]
-Jamobooks-Volume9-2.png "Karsearin Adventures of a Red Dragon (Web Novel)-Jamobooks-Volume9-2.png (776 KB)")
Human Form[]
Season 1[]
Season 2[]
Season 3[]
![Webtoon]] Episode 165](/wiki/File:The_wind_is_blowing_through_the_window_and_Arin_sees_it.png "The wind is blowing through the window and Arin sees it.png (947 KB)")
Derivative Works[]
- Karsearin or Arin commits 3 world wars
- Arin (Karsearin) - v1.0 | Stable Diffusion LoRA | Civitai
- Arin - ibisPaint
- Karsearin (or manhwa style) | PixAI
External Link[]
Lists[]
- Karsearin in the list of femboy characters at Aesthetics Wiki
- Karsearin in the list of otokonoko characters at Dere Types Wiki
References[]
- ↑ Webtoon Episode 1
- ↑ Internet Novel Part 2
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Web Novel Chapter 1
- ↑ Webtoon Episode 85
- ↑ Web Novel Chapter 13
- ↑ Webtoon Episode 2
- ↑ Webtoon Episode 1
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 Webtoon Episode 2
- ↑ Webtoon Episode 3
- ↑ Webtoon Episode 4
- ↑ Webtoon Episode 5
- ↑ Webtoon Episode 6
- ↑ Webtoon Episode 7
- ↑ 14.0 14.1 14.2 14.3 Webtoon Episode 41
- ↑ 15.0 15.1 15.2 15.3 Webtoon Episode 42
- ↑ Webtoon Episode 49
- ↑ Webtoon Episode 57
- ↑ Webtoon Episode 58
- ↑ Webtoon Episode 66
- ↑ Webtoon Episode 68
- ↑ Webtoon Episode 69
- ↑ Webtoon Episode 70
- ↑ Webtoon Episode 79
- ↑ Webtoon Episode 80
- ↑ Webtoon Episode 82
- ↑ Webtoon Episode 85
- ↑ Webtoon Episode 98
- ↑ Webtoon Episode 99
- ↑ Webtoon Episode 100
- ↑ Webtoon Episode 102
- ↑ 31.0 31.1 31.2 Webtoon Episode 103
- ↑ Webtoon Episode 106
- ↑ Webtoon Episode 109
- ↑ 34.0 34.1 Webtoon Episode 110
- ↑ 35.0 35.1 Webtoon Episode 111
- ↑ Webtoon Episode 112
- ↑ Webtoon Episode 115
- ↑ 38.0 38.1 38.2 Webtoon Episode 116
- ↑ 39.0 39.1 Webtoon Episode 118
- ↑ 40.0 40.1 Webtoon Episode 119
- ↑ Webtoon Episode 120
- ↑ 42.0 42.1 Webtoon Episode 121
- ↑ 43.0 43.1 Webtoon Episode 122
- ↑ Webtoon Episode 123
- ↑ Webtoon Episode 124
- ↑ Webtoon Episode 125
- ↑ Webtoon Episode 126
- ↑ Webtoon Episode 127
- ↑ Webtoon Episode 128
- ↑ Webtoon Episode 129
- ↑ Webtoon Episode 131
- ↑ Webtoon Episode 132
- ↑ Webtoon Episode 133
- ↑ Webtoon Episode 134
- ↑ Webtoon Episode 135
- ↑ Webtoon Episode 139
- ↑ Webtoon Episode 141
- ↑ Webtoon Episode 142
- ↑ Webtoon Episode 144
- ↑ Webtoon Episode 147
- ↑ Webtoon Episode 148
- ↑ Webtoon Episode 149
- ↑ Webtoon Episode 150
- ↑ Webtoon Episode 151
- ↑ Webtoon Episode 152
- ↑ Webtoon Episode 153
- ↑ Webtoon Episode 154
- ↑ Webtoon Episode 155
- ↑ 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