Chapter 45: Seven. Part 4. The quick end
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- Since that's the case, I'll stop holding back! - Kuld growled and a wild wave of magical power surged from his entire body, gathering around him, -I was preparing this for one person, but you're forcing me to use it! - The entire body of the mage began to be covered with golden light, and the skin transformed into dragon scales that covered the entire body. And the mage himself became twice as big, - Golden Dragon King Mode!
- That's a hell of a name, doesn't it sound a little too cool? - Eros said with a sneer in his voice, "Even I can't think of a more embarrassing name.
- DIE! - He sharply attacked the titan and began to strike at a rapid speed, each blow making the ground shake.
The backs of the mages who were watching this furious beast were covered with cold sweat, for a moment they even wished that Eros had defeated Kuld, because when he was done with the titan, he could attack them and the mages were 100% sure that they wouldn't last even ten seconds against him.
"Fucking monster and why did I only agree to this mission, I just wanted to ask the kid what he saw on the 'divine' level!"- the man thought regretfully as his body was covered in a white glow and he was wearing a rather impressive armour, covered in many dark patterns and quite imposing looking, with a huge shield on his back, "If he attacks, I have to survive at all costs..."
- Mr Ralph, this is..." said one of the mages who had come with him in a trembling voice.
- Get ready, I doubt this kid will survive, and if this fool has lost his head, he may attack us.
- Y-you'll save us, won't you? - all the mages looked hopefully at Ralph.
- It's up to the drowning to save the drowning.
- What are you talking about?!
- I need to survive, and if I have to protect you, I'm sure I'll die.
- But...
At that moment, there was a particularly strong blow.
- That's it! I've won! - Kuld laughed in his voice and said, "Now do you realise who the strongest mage is?! - Blood dripped from the mage's fist onto the ground.
- He won... And he seems to be in his right mind," said one of the mages cheerfully.
- Ralph said quietly, clutching his shield in his hand, "The kid's probably a ghost, but what are the orders we've been given?- What do you mean?
- It was an order from those five old men, and they have a lot of influence on the king, do you think if they find out we killed the boy, we can easily get away with it?
- I don't understand you... - the mage looked at the dragon slayer and froze, because he was looking straight at them, - H-couldn't... - he just didn't realise, the next moment he spat out a mouthful of blood, and lowering his eyes, the mage saw a golden hand sticking out of his stomach, - W-why...?
- You've seen too much, so you must die.
- Mr Kuld! We won't say anything! We'll keep quiet, please don't kill us! - another mage exclaimed in fear and turned around and started to run away, but not even ten metres away, his head flew off his shoulders and fell to the ground after making a couple of turns, a grimace of horror on his face...
- Sir... please stop! - But the dragon slayer didn't listen to anyone, it was enough to kill each of the mages with a single blow. He had a big smile on his face during the whole massacre.
Not even a minute later all the mages were lying on the ground without any signs of life, only two remained standing, Kuld and Ralph.
- I left you for dessert," the dragon slayer said with a grin on his face.
- Kuld, stop it, if you surrender now, I swear I will tell the council and the king nothing about this day, everything that was here stays here.
- Do you?
- Yes, I swear on my name that no-one will ever know.
- Alright... So be it," hearing that, a smile appeared on the armoured mage's face, "You will stay here," as Kuld was about to attack, he froze and turned around at the sound....
- Bravo! - clapping his hands, Eros said, "What cruelty! What grace! I never thought you'd kill your partners, you've earned my "respect"!
- H-how?
- How did I survive? - Very simple, I protected myself with a barrier, - a thin white film appeared on the titan's body, - And the blood on your fists was really mine, I had to spill some on them. I was just wondering what you would do when you found out I was dead, and you didn't disappoint me.
Kuld looked around his surroundings with fear and seeing the corpses, panic appeared in his eyes and he abruptly attacked...Ralph, his hand changed shape turning into a spear.
"Shit! I used everything I have and couldn't break through his defences, which means I can't beat him, so I have to kill Ralph as soon as possible and escape! After all, if he stays alive, he can report everything to the king!"- The panic in his eyes abruptly disappeared and was replaced by calmness as he easily broke through his shield and was about to plunge his spear into Ralph's heart.
"That won't do, I don't want to make an entire country my enemy."- Eros thought with a frown, stopping Kuld's hand a centimetre away from the shocked Ralph, who had already said goodbye to his life.
- CA...?! - Kuld grabbed Eros's hand, but the next moment he yanked it away, feeling a strong burning sensation on his palms, from which blood was oozing. The dragon slayer looked closer and saw that the titan's hand was covered in red.
In these six months, Eros had read a great deal and figured out how to improve his strength.
Firstly, he modified the barrier slightly, making a film of it that covered his body completely and didn't hinder his movement. With this, the titan gained a strong defence that was almost impossible to penetrate.
Secondly, Eros became much better at controlling the Power of Destruction and making it safe for others to use, and he was able to increase the destructive potential, but its colour changed to red and the stronger the destructive potential became, the darker the colour became.
- P-please...
- Ohhh... You don't want to die? - Eros saw the hope in Kuld's eyes and felt unpleasant for a moment, - How about becoming my slave, it would be a worthy punishment for you, - Kuld in the hands of the titan started to kick hard and his eyes were shooting lightning, - If you don't want to die, then death, there is no third way, but though... - he stopped and looked at Eros, - I can destroy your source of magic power and make you a eunuch, how about it?
- NO! - Eros looked at Eros and tried even harder to get out of the grip.
- I think the last option would be the best, don't you, Ralph? - he said with a sly smile.
- I-" Ralph hesitated for a moment, but shook his head, "Clud, even if he became a eunuch and lost his strength, would still be vengeful.
- Eros looked into eyes filled with fear, but through it Eros could see only hatred, deep hatred... it was as if a snake was looking at him, - "Maybe this is the one the dragon was talking about? Then he'd better not be left alive..."- the next moment, the white film on his arm turned red and he thrust it into Kuld's chest, "It must be here somewhere..."- The Titan picked at the mage's chest for about a minute before a pleased smile appeared on his face, "THERE IT IS!" - and pulling his hand out sharply, he looked at the round golden ball that emanated a strong magical energy. The body in his hand, twitched a few more times and collapsed, -I'm done, now we need to have a chat with you.
- Master, please let me live, I won't tell anyone about today.
- I wasn't going to kill you," Eros said with a sly smile, taking out a book and handing it to Ralph, "Tell me everything that happened here and give this book to the king personally, and I don't recommend you to deceive me, because if someone comes after me and tries to kill me on his behalf, I will come back for you.
- I'm not that stupid," he thought for a moment to see what was written in the book, but after the threat, he decided to put the stupid idea out of his mind. But are you so sure that he will not send assassins after you if he has the book?
- More than sure, because it's to his own advantage not to.
- I understand, and I'll leave at once. - Ralph wanted to leave the place as quickly as possible, because he was afraid for his life, because the titan could change his mind and bury him in the same place.
- Go on, I'll take care of the bodies.
- Yes, if you would be so kind as to excuse me.
- Go on, - the mage instantly disappeared from the place, using rearmament and wearing armour that increases speed, - Well, we have to get rid of the bodies and leave this country, - looking at the corpse in his hand, which in the next moment was destroyed, and ten seconds later the rest of the bodies, and on his back appeared a pair of leather wings, - It's time to go to Bosco, I hope it will be quieter there....
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The capital of Seven, Protevus. The royal palace.
In a small room, four mages sat around a table, each of them exuding a powerful pressure that made even the guards of experienced A-rang mages shudder, even though they were outside the door, guarding the entrance.
- Kuld is dead? - The man at the head of the table, where two other men and a woman sat, frowned.
- Yes, Your Majesty! - Ralph was on one knee in front of the table with his head down and his hand to his heart.
- Tell me more about what happened," the woman said in a soft but rather confident voice. The state had a king, but it was actually ruled by five people, and now four of them were the most powerful magicians in the country.
- Yes," Ralph said with a trembling voice, lowering his head even further, "It all started when a strange mage came to the capital..." he told her everything that had happened in the last six months.
In the hall, the four mages looked at each other thoughtfully.
- The old men must have belittled this boy's abilities too much," the king said with annoyance, "If I had known he was so strong and even clever, I would have lured him to us by any means necessary.
- The past is gone, but these old boys...!
- Luna, don't call them that, they just couldn't see him as a strong magician.
- Their reports described him as an A-rank mage, no higher, it was more about how smart he was.
- What are we going to do? - The healthiest of them asked, in a rather calm voice.
Still, they didn't feel any grief at Kuld's death, though it was sad to lose such a powerful mage. After all, because of his fiery temper and his fierce and violent nature, not many got along with him.
- Ralph, give me that book and let's see what it says.
- Yes!
Taking it from the wizard's hands, the king opened it and began to leaf through the pages rather quickly. His face grew more and more gloomy with each passing second. It took him only an hour to read it completely and after finishing it, he put it aside and a smile appeared on his face.
- Interesting...
- What is it?! - curiously asked the sorceress, seeing the satisfied face of the king. After all, for the last five years, it was the first time she had seen him smile, and not the usual fake smile, but a real one.
- Read it yourself, but if it's true, we'll be the ones who owe him.
Taking the book, the woman opened it sharply and began to read, her eyes growing wider and wider with each passing second.
- Eh-it's from where! We've been searching for the First King's treasury for the past ten years, but we've found almost nothing, and the book shows the exact location!
- Stone, as an earth magician, it's the easiest place for you to search, because it's at a depth of nine hundred metres... Right below us.
- Yeah.
- And you, Jed, gather information, find out all about this Eros! - The man dressed in all dark clothes nodded weakly, "As for you Ralph..." the man shuddered when he heard his name, "I'm giving you a month off and promoting you to squad leader.
Hearing this, the face of the named mage glowed.
- Thank you Your Majesty, I won't let you down! - Ralph exclaimed joyfully, but quickly pulled himself together.
- You are welcome, but you must realise that everything you have heard today must remain secret.
- Yes, Your Majesty! - replied the mage in a firm voice.
- If that is so, you are free to go, get a good rest and start your new duties.- Thank you, Your Majesty! May I go now?
- Go.
As soon as he left the office, the man in black got up from his chair.
- Follow him, but don't kill him if he tries to pass information about today to anyone..." the king's face hardened, "Kill him.
- Yes.