Volume 9 Chapter 73 The Power To Connect
I'm so happy.
When I activated my magic, the first thing that came to mind was that.
Everyone recognizes me as a hero and is cheering me on to fight again.
It's incredibly exhilarating.
"'Alright, let's go!'"
The dragon opened its massive mouth and charged at me.
It's too big, and there's nowhere to dodge.
This dragon isn't just containing the natural powers of the earth; I can strongly sense the presence of Aether.
It's a mysterious power that fills the world.
Since it's taking shape and attacking me, it's equivalent to a star's blow.
But I can't lose. I wished to be a hero, and everyone has acknowledged me as one.
I won't betray their trust.
If I can't dodge, then I'll just have to take it head-on.
The overwhelming violence that echoes in my brain is my unshakeable conviction to move forward, no matter how twisted the path may be.
――Don't falter. My magic will open the way.
The small but powerful hand that gently touches my shoulder belongs to the warrior Larkan.
I'll borrow your power, Larkan.
"'Link――Dual Palm Axe Collapse (Heavy Sky Grip)'."
The 2 palms grasp a distorted sphere.
It collides with the dragon, bending its head.
The dragon's trajectory changes, and it veers off course into the sky.
Next is the magic of the knight who taught me to believe in myself.
――Let's go!
With just one word, Glaive pushed my back.
"'Link――Knight's Pride'."
I take a step forward.
The next step was to run forward.
As I feel my footsteps gaining power, I kick off the ground and head towards Julius.
There, 2 dragons are attacking me from both sides.
I sense it. With this one attack, this dragon has already developed resistance to Larkan's magic.
That's fine.
――Don't look away.
In a calm tone, List said while opening a book.
"'Link――Chatty Spellbook (Spellmaker)'."
The magic of List Serae, the kingdom's magician knights who traveled with Glaive. At that moment, they created the ultimate magic.
The magic book that appeared in my left hand was flipping through its pages on its own, activating the magic.
In an instant, I lost my physical form and became a phantom.
The dragons that lost their target passed by.
The effect of the magic didn't even last a second. Then, the next attack came without warning. I hesitated for a moment, wondering whether to receive or dodge it.
――Yuusuke, don't let your guard down.
A cold hand grasped mine, and with a fluid motion, it raised my sword.
Sharla's sword technique was able to receive the dragon's attack while also delivering a shock.
"'――‼'"
The weight of the attack was like the sky falling down, and I felt like I was about to be crushed along with my sword.
If I took even one step back, the effect of 'Knight's Pride' would disappear.
――I am with you.
Her hand, which was now grasping the sword. It was no longer the small hand that used to cry in the castle.
"'Link――Blood Roll (Blood Pact)'."
Kanami, lend me your power.
"'Sword, cut through the chaos and show my will'."
The sword, entwined with red threads, trembled and bit into the dragon's fang. The power of the contract was amplified.
I combined my technique with it.
――Little boy, since you've decided, go for it.
"'Link――Stella (Star Sword)'."
The sword saint's ultimate technique slid its blade into the dragon's scales in an instant, dismantling it. As it lost its balance, the magic power burst out in a flash.
The violent magic power surged forth, and I connected it to my next technique.
"'Ol Eltonia (True Dragon Sword)'."
The crimson 'Ol Eltonia' flew towards Julius.
The single blow that devoured the "Star-Destroying Dragon Vein (Destruction)" was unleashed. If Julius's blade could pierce through the Seven-Colored Linked Ring Sword, then there was no other way to utilize his own power for a slash.
"It's pointless."
Julius simply swung his arm once.
That alone was enough to make 3 dragons cling to "Ol Eltonia" and get crushed.
No way.
Then, I had no choice but to jump into the gap and strike directly.
However, the distance to get there was too far. The more I activated the magic, the more those dragons would respond to it.
Dealing with the infinite "Star-Destroying Dragon Vein" and getting close to Julius was an impossible task.
"There's no time to think about this."
"'――!?'"
Above my head, a dragon opened its jaws. It wasn't a single bite.
What was released from there was the dragon's breath that could scorch the earth.
The sun flashed brightly for an instant.
――Get ready, Yuusuke.
――This time, I'll be the one to protect you, senpai.
The girls jumped out in front of me with smiles on their faces.
"'Link――Märchenmine (Young Maiden's Love)‼'."
I deployed a cherry-colored flame as a shield.
The collision and impact happened. The scorching light filled my vision, and chaos erupted. Yet, it didn't reach me. The shields of Noire and Hinata, who converted their thoughts into strength, withstood the dragon's breath.
"'It's bad――!?'."
However, they were barely managing to protect me.
Tsukiko was still on the ground.
The residual shockwave of the dragon's breath was about to hit her.
If I went to save Tsukiko, the distance between Julius and me would increase. It was hopeless to try and close that gap.
Was I supposed to abandon her for the greater good?
I hesitated for only a moment.
There were those who immediately cut off that hesitation.
Rapier and fist thrust out to protect Tsukiko.
"'White Lily'‼."
"'Acceleration'‼."
The 2 magics clashed with the dragon's breath, neutralizing it.
――What's with you guys?
If you were going to do that, you should've said so from the start.
"Don't look back, Yuusuke‼"
"Yuusuke, charge!!"
Eris and Kougarou, covered in wounds, shouted.
It's likely that they were on the brink of death, which is why 'My True Name' didn't connect. And the one who woke them up was, without a doubt, the foul-mouthed Saint.
This is the best parting gift, Mevia.
I'm sure Nest and Irial are also recovering.
Then, there's nothing to worry about anymore.
I'll just keep moving forward, heading towards his location.
Like drawing a bow, I'll fill my body with power to the limit and release it.
A beast roared in my chest, as if telling me to charge.
"'Knight's Glory'!!"
I became a red arrow, released with magic that accelerated to the point where even my bones, flesh, and blood were affected.
"YUUSUKEEEEEEE!!"
I heard Tsukiko's voice, or maybe everyone's.
Multiple magics flew in from below, obstructing the dragons' path. Dark arrows, winged spears, golden lightning, white thorns, and silver fists created a path, piercing through the dragons.
It was a moment that slowed down the dragons' movements.
――Go.
――Charge.
――Forward.
Everyone created a small opening, and I took advantage of it.
The distance that felt far and long suddenly disappeared.
"'――――'"
"――――."
Julius was within sword's reach.
I held my breath, raised my sword, and poured all my strength, magic power, and consciousness into the blade.
Just as I was about to swing my sword, Julius's magic activated.
"'Ouroboros'."
The dragons' heads spun at super-dimensional speed, devouring each other. When their overwhelming powers clashed, an enormous amount of energy was born. It was a forbidden strike that could destroy the world, rather than save it.
I wouldn't make it in time.
The 'Ouroboros' would erase me before I could swing my sword.
'Yuusuke-san'
The light stopped.
Before I could think about who did it, my body was already moving.
I desired it for just an instant.
I staked my life and leaped towards the golden dance unfolding before me.
"'AAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!'"
I swung my sword down.
I poured all my power into the blade, unleashing a magic that combined everything.
The sword that cut down everything in a single flash, including magic, souls, and existence.
My True Name――'Ankarnam (Ultimate Sword)'.
The crimson flash cut through the world.
Even the dragon, space, and everything else were consumed by the single flash of the sword and vanished.
Julius Roderest was no exception.
As he disappeared, soul and all, he looked at my face.
He was smiling peacefully.
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