Princess?
Champion?
The knights and students both mumbled the most important points in confusion, looking between and each other, wondering if this was true or not. Since it was a pivotal point to persuade them, I pulled out my amulet of Aurena, given to all the way back from my second visit to the Firwood temple during my first few months in civilization.
Having it dangle over my neck, I also shoved my robe to the side a bit, showing everybody the dragon head emblem painting on my chest armor by Grimnir, signifying my status as an actual Kargryxmor. I even pulled out my ID from my storage, showing it to everybody around and shocking them. They did not think I was a void-touched.
If you still question , I can show you my Profile. Unchanged; fully exposed. I am [The Light], a Champion of Goddess Aurena. I am also a [Bearer of Kargryxmors Blood]my blessing given to by my grandfather, Dragon God Kargryxmor, the Black Tyrant of the Sky. I played with my ID like a casino chip, waiting for anybody to say sothing. Or, we can stop this and just talk, unlike last ti when I got attacked before I cou
HERETIC!
Oh co, lets jusWoah!
I stomped my foot down and dug my tail into the ground as I noticed wind suddenly pulling closer towards the Knights of Aurena group. Royce had his sword held down and pointed backwards, with his back bent down. It had a been a while, but I would recognize that pose and the effect instantly, especially after Franz told he was from Artorias.
[Artorian Lionheart Swordsmanship] attack, [Calling Wind]!
Farron, being my humanoid combat ntor until I t Yorshka, made ingrain his swordsmanship abilities in my bones throughout my training with him. I couldnt replicate it, as I never practiced his moves, but I could identify the style if sobody else used the attacks. Royce was legitimately a knight of Artoriass Lionheart Orderthe royal knightsbefore he joined the holy knights, huh?
Royce then changed his pose as his two companions charged forward. However, I decided not to move here; instead, I just took out my glaive from my storage, inevitably agitating everybody. But, that was okay, for I had people around to protect .
Grrwaoooooooooh! Rajah let out a high-pitched tiger roar, snarling at the knights as he raised his tail, hardening it. Almost as if he was trying to intimidate everybody, he shook it, causing so rattling noises from all the hardened fur.
The knights stopped as Royce glared at and Rajah. It was silent for a while until I noticed him strengthening his grip on his sword. Go!
[Now!] I gave the order before he spoke, prompting Rajah to shoot out his fur, forcing the knights to parry the missiles before using [Gale Steps] forward, but were instantly stopped as Kyouya stepped forward and turned his armor into a giant black wall, blocking their path forwards.
Lautrex sliced right through it with his lightsaber though, before aiming at with his gauntlet, only for VifiYok to throw my glaive at him, forcing him to dodge aside due to the force. Slightly caught off-guard by the sudden strong wind pressure, I recalled my glaive through the catalyst embedded on its tip, pushing him further on the defensive by the boorang effect.
VifiYok caught my weapon and aid at Lautrex, but was instantly marked by the two other holy knights, only for her to slip right past them, ignoring them like two nuisances to engage Lautrex. Noticing this, both shouted at her but Tatsuya challenged them by jumping into the sky with [Dragoon Jump] and forcing them to pay attention to him by [Dragoon Dive]ing into the ground and used [Druidification] to transform into a werewolf.
Woah?! The students waiting on the side gasped as they saw their classmate pounce at the two knights in his new form.
However, his assault imdiately stopped when Royce ca in, cleaving right into the middle and kicking Tatsuya back before using another sword ability. Blood was spilled from Tatsuyas body as multiple lacerations appeared over his arms and legsthe areas where his Grimnir-made armor was the least protected.
Royce clicked his tongue, probably realizing his blade hadn't managed to slice through the armor. Nevertheless, his interference gave his comrades the ti to cast spells, buffing themselves and Royce up before attacking Tatsuya with spells, forcing Kyouya to co up and tank all the spells with a shadow shield. Royce didnt give up on the pressure, so I decided to actually step in.
Halo of Consecration.
I snapped my finger, drawing not only Royces attention but also Lautrex, only for the latter to grimace as VifiYok kept up the pressure.
You really suck for a Hand of Heaven! Haha, I knew my instincts werent off! Youre losing to a one-ard girl, haha!
Grk! The nerve!
That girl really cant help herself from insulting a HoH, huh? That Warbringer side of hers, man
Disregarding those two, a halo of white flas appeared over my head before it blasted a wave out. It did not burn anybody, but instead, it healed Tatsuya from his wounds and simply brushed against any enemy of mine like so stage mist. Once again, everybody was stunned by this display and it allowed the boys to regain so ground against the highly skilled knights.
H-holy magic?! Holy fire?! Due to their helts, I couldnt really tell the two lower knights apart.
Only Royce was distinguishable due to his more feature-full armor. This person, too, was stuttering by what I was doing. W-white grace?! That white fla can heal?! W-who!
Graooow! And in that little mont of surprise, everybody sohow forgot about the bus-sized Rajah who had turned invisible. He reappeared and slamd his hardened tail onto the ground, sending the knights falling down and giving Tatsuya and Kyouya the chance to take advantage of everything.
Dammit! Get out of the way.
I slowly turned my head around as [Foresight] warned of an attack, only to take a step back to avoid the greatsword of the [Savior]-boosted Takuma as he swung at . I couldnt see his face through his hood, but the little silence between us was enough for to understandhe was in a slight panic.
His angelic feathered wings moved, helping him recover from the swing of his attack, enabling him to throw another slash at , only for it to be blocked by Franz. With his normal sword in one hand and a spectral blade in the other, he parried Takuma, kicking him back before covered his blades with his mana.
There are only two keys. Where is my party, Takuma! Where is Yuuko-sans?! Franz demanded to know. Up until now, he had been the one to hold back Takuma. Were you planning on leaving them all to die to protect your own and the knights?! Answer !
Tsk! I know your unique skills effect, you idiot. You think Im saying anything?
Ooh, smart. If he lied, Franzs unique skill would give him a 10% boost in stats.
Oh? I dont need you to lie to know the truth. Good luck being a [Hero] after letting everybody else die. You certainly fit the role. Franz showed a smirk as he finished his trashtalk.
This, clearly, pricked Takumas pride. Bastard! he shouted before charging up, prompting to jump back as the two continued their fight. A greatsword user versus a dual blader; pure power against flexibility.
At this point, both should have nearly two years of experience fighting in this world, using their weapons and other techniques to bolster their strength. Neither were using magic, but they were clearly using weapon abilities to try to inflict small injuries in preparation for an inevitable mistake. With trained movents and instincts clearly developed through multiple fights, these two werent pushovers.
Dammit! Aiko-chan! Everybody! Takuma suddenly shouted as he noticed whatever injury he inflicted would be healed by my white flas. The dragon cant transform back! You saw the System ssage! We need to push back now, or we wont survive! Fight! I will fight, but I need your help! Dont forget what she did to Yuuko-san!
Yikes I grimaced at that last point before looking over to the four students who were still unsure if they should fight or not.
Rembering the list of students, I was sohow able to identify them. The priestess-looking girl in a white robe made for a noble clergy woman was Aiko Hasebe, a saint candidate to Aurena like Asaka. Only it was the demonkins who gave her that idea. It wasnt true. Although, she certainly did have the look and aura that a Saintess should have, considering how sparkly her blond-dyed hair looked.
The other three were Chifuya Agano, a magic swordswoman looking at the sword in hand, the catalyst embedded in her left gauntlets, and the many scrolls hanging on her belt. Natsu Otonari, a mageprobably the offensive one in the party, since she didnt need to heal with Aiko around. Then we had Hayato Yodogawa, clearly the rogue of the party considering he was kitted up in a black gambeson, so knives, and shortsword for protection. He even had a crossbow!
Now this looked like a well-rounded party! With Takuma going crazy in the front, the rest could just follow up on him. Damn, it was clearly the party made to support the hero! Okay, I had no right to tease like that, considering Saori and Tasianna mostly focused on supporting during our early months together as a party.
I recomnd you stay back, I spoke to them as they were about to make a move. I am not here to fight you, as I said. I am
We heard the reports! Surprisingly, the girl called Aiko interrupted . W-we heard it all! The church told us you will try to speak us down! Y-y-you brainwashed Tatsuya-kun and Kyouya-kun, y-you vixen!
What?
You nearly killed Yuuko! One of our friends! Do you really think we can solve this situation that easily? Shes scarred; disfigured because of you! We barely managed to keep her alive with how the flas kept burning her even after we used water spells on it. She would have died werent it for Saintess Fleindia! N-now you are trying to brainwash Light!
I could understand the hatred she felt towards at this very mont. I found it extrely hard to forgive VifiYok after eting her again in Elyonda after she nearly killed Tatsuya. My PTSD of seeing Eshe die by the hands of a demonkins made it impossible for to stop fighting VifiYok, at least until I got roped into that dinsion hole and witnessed Moms mories, which made to want to forgive VifiYok and create a bridge with the demonkins.
However, the scars were still there. Tatsuya disliked and distrusted the demonkin girl, giving her no leeway. Now, Yuukos friends were naturally affected by the accident I caused. But, as ntioned, it was an accident.
Aiko-san! Kyouya shouted, only for him to be pushed back by the pressure from the knights. Misunderstanding! Its a misargkunderstanding! Hestia-san didnt an to!
Shaken by Kyouyas words, I used this chance to confront Aiko and the students on their accusations. This was the ti to resolve the issues.
Its as Kyouya said, it was all an accident, I stated firmly, putting on my princess persona. I know all of you were sent by the church to kill . I read the newspaper, I heard it from Franz. I expected it, after all the reports I heard about dragonslayers coming to Inkoran-Tazul for the Event. Do you think its fair for to just stay quiet and let you take my head? I value my life, and I have too many people who care for to just die.
I reached my hand out, forming the magic circle for [Major Heal] to showcase it to everybody in attendance. Yuuko used her [Magic Breaker] on , stopping my spell song [Dragon Fire] that allowed to give everybody I recognize as allies complete immunity to my flas. She used it the mont I activated my heatwave attack, dispelling my song through a [Warp Point: Entry] portal. It was an accident. An unlucky timing that caused her to be burned, and due to how my flas work, they cannot be doused unless I ordered them to. At that mont, my arm was sliced off by that dragonslayer. I think you can give the benefit of the doubt that I couldnt focus when a deadly dragon poison was surging through my body, which probably would have killed if the boys hadnt given my antidote to save my life!
I was proud of [Inferno Coating] and [Fire Abnormality Effect: Dread] which prevented my flas from being doused and stopped healing, respectively. I loved how overpowered my fire was, but when I heard Yuukos screams, the guilt crushed .
LIES! Takuma smacked Franz away, before charging at , swinging his blade semi-wildly to cleave in half. We heard about how that grimgarian army destroyed Elyonda! The capital of Yeos was leveled and the new Champion of Yeostar barely survived! You led them! We are the Heroes of Aurena! You and the demonkins will fall by my blade! You think you can fool us into thinking that you actually care about usW-what?!
I caught his greatsword just as it was about to hit my neck and stopped his attacks, much to his astonishnt. With [Draconic Barrier] and my scales perfectly blocking the damage, I kept a tight grip on the blade, prompting Takuma to struggle, even kicking to try to get to let him go. Sadly, everything he was doing did literally no damage. He was just too weak.
I pulled him closer and smacked him right into the stomach with my tail, before sending my scales to pin him on the ground. I walked up to him, looking down at this idiot.
You think you can fight the demonkins with that strength? You think yourself a hero? How many people have you saved? How many people have you seen die before your eyes because you werent strong enough to protect them? How often have you had to accept that there are stronger people than you out in the world, Mister Hero? I chastised him for his self-righteous mindset. Heres the thing, I actually dont care about the 14 other students sent to this world to fight for humankind. I care about Tatsuya, Kyouya, Haruka, Tamae, Nishio, Misaki, Kazumi, and Kohaku. Daichi and Asaka are a bit weird, but I do care about them too. They are all my friends.
I pointed at the five students before . You all are strangers, I declared before looking at heavy-breathing Franz, exhausted from that short bout with Takuma. He is important to .
Huh? Everybody seemingly tilted their heads, but I didnt let this mont stop my speech.
The only reason I am even trying to speak with you, even care for you enough to the point I feel guilty for what happened to Yuuko despite it nearly causing my death, is because of my best friend Saori Segawa! The sa Saori who is your sensei! The sa person who wanted to et you all again in this world!
Silence. Even the fighting behind has stopped from what I had revealed. Seeing everybody so flabbergasted, I gestured for everybody to co back to , to VifiYoks chagrin. However, she endured it and just sat on the ground. While she didnt look tired at all, Tatsuya and Kyouya looked defeated. They didnt have any wounds, but it seed like the knights really taught them a lesson. If they perford any less, the value of the Knights of Aurena would just plumt.
I turned to Lautrex, who was slightly out of breath. I gestured at him with a finger, telling him to co at . I cant change into a dragon. So, how about thisIm level 107. I know there are two people here who outlevel .
I pulled out the key, revealing the data chip to everybody around. Heres the deal. Sir Royce and Sir Lautrex; co at , both of you at once. You win, you get the data chip. You lose, you start changing your tune and work with .
You dare insult us?! Royce was naturally agitated, although I still couldnt see his face. You want to duel a Hand of Heaven and a Knight-Captain of Goddess Aurena?! Who do you thi
I repeat, I am Princess Hestia Atsuko Kargryxmor. I am a Champion and Idol of Goddess Aurena herself, not a blessed under her subordinates. I am a direct blessed. I know who exactly I am, and the last ti I checked, I rank above you two when it cos to religious importance. Thankfully, I dont care, I respect your seniority, but you want to kill . This is the perfect ti, no?
You have nothing to say to us you heretic! You dare call yourself a ble
Sir Royce. Lautrex stopped him as he took a step forward, taking his helt off to show his aloof expression. We accept this duel, my lady.
Sir Lautrex! You cannot earnestly put yourself down to this-this blaspher! She put the na of the Goddess in her mouth, despite being the cause for Elyondas near destruction! Neither the Pope nor the Holy Emperor would scorn us for not listening to this woman's mind washing words! She has set a trap! I swear, she has sothing planned!
Is it paranoia, or did he really guess what I was trying to do?
Slightly unnerved by this guys constant rambling, I put my gauntlet on the table once again. Then, how about this? I wont use my glaive. I wont use my spells. I wont even use my draconic abilities. I will only use my limbs, my armors runes, my voice, and my head. How about that?
Now youre looking down on us!
Oh, co on! Shut it!
Eventually, Lautrex managed to persuade Royce as both took their stances in front of . Everybody on my side moved away, while Takuma pressuring the knights to let him join in the duel. I had no problem with it if his ego prevented him from seeing how badly he was outmatched, but the two knights stopped him, telling him to stand down. That probably hurt his pride more than anything I could have done!
I began to stretch, wanting to look as nonchalant as possible but kept my eyes on the two. Now, the question was, was Royce better than Farron and was Lautrex anywhere close to the ex-Hand of Heaven Larent? If not, then this was about to end very badly, and not in their favor.
Banish the evils of the world, forc
Too slow. Gale Steps.
They could cast spells, but without a high enough [Chant Revocation], it was far too easy for a fast fighter to get close to them. I charged right in front of them, claws ready to slash at them. I targeted Lautrex first, using my hands, feet, and tails in a hurricane of claws, forcing him to cancel his spell.
He reacted well, using his lightsaber to block and parry, but I could see he realized my hands werent taking any damage despite touching his sword of holy mana. I even kept up my end of the bargain as [Draconic Barrier] wasnt turned on. This was my base wisdom and my ridiculously high holy elent resistance doing work. [Venerated Saintess], [The Light], and plain old [Sacred Resistance] made it so that his attacks dealt zero damage to .
At the sa ti, I was suddenly blasted by a [Banishnt Beam] by Royce from the back. It was large enough to completely consu as all I could see was white. However, looking at my health, it didnt even need to regenerate. That [Sacred Magic] spell had zero oomph behind it.
In the midst of the desert
A bright ray of light shines
Pure and brave, that she was, as she walked
[Music Resonation (Minor)] [Stage Fever (Minor)] inflicted on [Young Sunfang Dragon, Hestia Atsuko Kargryxmor]
As the spell was beginning to die out, I began to sing [The Heir of Hope]. Sadly, it only gave the 10% stat boost and elental power up. [Shield of [The Light]] could only be applied if at least one ally of mine was scared of sobody or sobody was strong enough to make feel threatened. Despite being 13 levels above , I didnt think Lautrex was a real problem here.
Which was imdiately turned around when the spell dissipated and I saw the knight floating above on discuses made from light. Blades of lights ford around him before he shouted Heavens Rain and sent the barrage of blades at .
I imdiately went into my fighting stance, ingrained into my body by Neills close-combat training. Parry a light blade, slight side step, block a blow to the vitals, tank a blow using scale-armored area; everything I learned from Neill was used in this mont. Having a pretty high agility, even in my dragonewt form, was also helpful, but it still didnt help avoid every single attack.
I could have just run away with [Gale Steps] or used [Dragoon Jump] to catch Lautrex, but this was a statent. You two cant hurt ! was the ssage. If the Empire wanted to kill , they would have to send people who could directly counter , like those dragonslayers. Sadly for them, they werent here and now all the students and knights were stuck on this floor with .
Having had enough of these attacks, I dug my tail on the ground and threw pebbles at Lautrex before seeing my slightly damaged health bar instantly restored to full due to my general regeneration. I didnt even need [White Flas] here! I then charged over at Royce, forcing him to use the Artorian Lionheart style to defend himself.
[Stabbing Charge], [Storm Devastation], [Calling Wind], [Vortex of Talons], [Griffons Claw], and [Bird of Prey]; I knew them all. Unlike Lautrex, though, I had to take care of the many wind-based sword Abilities. My vitality was still not the highest, and even if the chip damage was barely noticeable, I couldnt be too careless, although my chestplate tanking up so many attacks made it very easy to be lax.
Multiple sword stomps by [Storm Devastation], a do of slashes with [Vortex of Talons], and an aerial slash down with [Bird of Prey]. The dance between Royce and continued until Laturex joined up, adding onto the pressure. I was forced to go onto the defensive until Royce made a big mistake.
What?!
I caught his leg with my tail while blocking his vision with my wings. He didnt have any experience fighting against a dragonewt, while I had plenty against humans.
With a wide smirk, I tripped him, grabbed his arms and disard him, before slamming him right on the ground. I then saw Laturex trying to co to help his companion, but I kicked him away and used my wings to fly up. With my rocket boosters, I kept myself in the air as I caught Royce in an arm lock, choking him before doing a seismic tossessentially a pile driver from wrestling, only that I flew up in the sky instead of twisted my body. I slamd his head on the ground, knocking him out and taking his helt off, smirking as I finally caught a glimpse of the brown-haired forty year old man.
Once done, I dashed over at Lautrex with [Gale Steps] and stepped on the gas, relentlessly chasing after him while ignoring any damage he sent my way. A sword stab? Take the hit and land a right hook, leaving the wound to be healed up for later. While I couldnt imitate Neills kirin abilities, I could empower my punches and kicks with mana, strengthening their power as I landed dents and claw shaped rents all over the knights armor.
With my claws, I ripped through his gauntlet, disarming him and forcing him to unsheathe his sword, only for my tail to grab it and pull it towards . Losing his balance, I smacked him with my wings, using them as a fist until I grabbed his face and pulled it closer to land a knee kick. With my oponent disoriented, I jumped up and landed a kick into his chest.
He instantly recovered, but he was bruised up at this point. Seeing him stand up, I charged at him once again and continued my onslaught. Level-wise, he might have the advantage, but from the look of it he lacked the stats and skills to really challenge , unlike the many enemies and ntors Ive fought. I was used to Neill using her abilities during fisticuffs; an inexperienced brawler like Lautrex was an easy target.
Once I got him on the ground, I dislocated his right arm before holding his throat up with my tail, essentially giving him the chance to give up now or going unconscious like Royce. What did he choose?
ArrghhI-I giguurp! He couldnt even speak! The poor guy wanted to give up but it was too inaudible for to notice until my parallel minds told to let go.
As compensation, I healed him and Royce up with [Major Heal], once again showing I was a holy mage.
Good enough, but I really am the worst enemy you could have fought against, Sir Lautrex. I reached my hand out to help the knight up. Flabbergasted, he didnt take it at first, so I decided to continue speaking. I had enough ntors to teach how to fight properly without magic. Not to ntion, people like Sir Larent really showed where I needed to improve.
S-Sir Larent! Antonodius! He grabbed my hand almost instinctively, allowing to pull him up. Hand Guardian Larent Antonodius?! Auegors Blade?! You know him?
Fought withwithhim during the Elyonda siege. Instruntal when it ca to the citys protection and without his expertise and command, the city would have probably fallen before I could have helped out without him taking command. I patted Lautrexs shoulder as I walked back to the others, noticing their shocked faces.
Takuma and Aiko, especially, had this weird look on their faces as they stared at , looking almost mortified, actually. On the other hand, their classmates looked mostly cautious, apprehensive of . The two other Knights of Aurena, though, were furious, looking like they were about to attack but were held back by VifiYok tapping my glaive on the ground.
She smiled. Once again, I like your style. Thats exactly how you bring people down and put them in place.
I opened my mouth, wanting to answer back, but seeing her smile only made more worried of her. I couldnt really tell how genuine she was about it, so I instead took out a donut and gave it to her. Thanks for listening.
She accepted it reluctantly, knowing I only did that to avoid an awkward conversation with her. At least when it ca to pastries, she showed her true self.
I then turned to the knights, ordering them to pick up Royce and follow us, before I mounted Rajah. The boys, Franz, and VifiYok decided to follow on foot, wanting to make sure the students and knights wouldnt backstab us.
I dont know what your plan was, but Ill just make it clear here: I will bring us all out of this floor, even if I have to find a loophole in the rules. So, hop on the ride and lets make sure everybody gets back ho!
With that, two objectives were fulfilled. We now only had to find the three other parties and obtain the last key. It was ti to move to the next temple.
A note from AbyssRaven
They really just used holy weapons against a holy dragon, huh?
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