Marco swam backwards, dodging a tentacle which came from his side, then he used his tail to reflect another one before rocketing himself to another pillar and dodge the Kraken who almost tackled him.
He needed 20 more seconds before entering the next Gate, so he jumped again once more, but his leg was grabbed from one tentacle, and then Marco was slammed at full strength in the ground.
Marco spit blood due to the impact, but he still stood up and used his tail to dodge another tentacle, which smashed the ground where he was once.
Marco took deep breaths while his regeneration kicked in, trying to heal his injuries. And then he continued to dodge the enraged Kraken.
Soon, he entered the 2nd Gate, and developed his second tail, and used both of his tails to block 2 incoming tentacles, surprising the Kraken a bit, but she immediately used her other tentacles, which Marco dodged with more ease.
A dozen of seconds later, his body completely regenerated and immediately sprinted forward, trying to attack the Kraken, but she blocked his claw with 2 tentacles, before the others coiled around him.
Marco gritted his teeth and started struggling, it seems that his aura didn't burned much the Sea Queen's tentacles, it seems that the Kraken wanted to make him go to a Critical Ecstasy, which normally would weaken the human the moment he came.
But Marco's mentality was completely different, he was able to go at 100% even after cumming, he just needed some seconds of rest after that part.
The Kraken had a sadistic expression, and asked with a sweet tone.
Kraken: Unable to move, how does it feel when I toy with your body?
Then one of her tentacles gently caressed Marco's body, but that wasn't enough, and Marco continued to struggle, until one of the Kraken's tentacles got under his pants tightened around Marco's dick, this time Marco flinched while blushing a bit from the sudden contact.
Then the Kraken started stroking his dick, while Marco gritted his teeth and tried to resist, he needed only 10 seconds and he would enter the 3rd Gate.
If he could endure this and not show that he is immune to Critical Ecstasy, then he will not be pummeled in the ground since the Kraken has his body in her tentacles.
But thanks to his nights with Alice, he was able to last a bit even if Alice would try everything, even if less than 5 minutes, so it wasn't a problem with the Kraken.
When the last 10 seconds passed, Marco entered the 3rd Gate, and his aura started to go wild, surprising the Kraken, who let go for an instant which Marco took advantage of, and vanished from the Kraken's sight.
Marco was under her, crouched down and ready to jump towards the Kraken before she finds out where he is.
Marco jumped while the Kraken looked down, then Marco headbutted her right in the face, and a few of small cracks appeared on her skull, which released magical power in a small quantity.
Kraken: Tsk… You…!
Marco: Can you fucking listen to me now?!
Kraken: Silence! Forcing me to even use this technique…
Marco's eyes widened when he heard those familiar words and immediately used his tails to slam her body downwards.
The Kraken was using a spell, and a blue line was appearing around the Kraken.
Kraken: Aqua Pent-OOF!!
Her spell was interrupted when Marco's tails, which extended towards her, slammed all 3 of them at once with as much strength Marco could muster against her body, breaking a pair of ribs while she flew against a pillar.
Her body was strong since she was the Sea Queen, but no one could just come out unscathered from this attack unless the oppenent is either Tamamo or Granberia, since their defences are pretty strong for a Heavenly Knight, even Alma Elma or Erubetie would flinch at this attack.
Fortunately the Kraken didn't finished her spell otherwise Marco would be fucked, he didn't have anymore angel's blood so he can't use any of their abilities, and then he doubted he could use enough energy to create a strong enough bijuudama, he would need at least 6 or 7 tails to do so.
The Kraken tried to stand up, but was headbutted back in the pillar from Marco.
Marco: You stay down!
Then he slammed a hand right at the Kraken's left, without hurting her, but entirely destroyed the pillar, then he raised his head, a shadow was on the upper side of his face, covering forehead and nose, but his crimson fox eyes glowed, making him more intimidating.
Marco seemed pissed off due to this mess the Kraken did due to a misunderstanding.
Marco: Can you fucking listen to my words?
Kraken: Y-You…
Marco: "You" my ass! I wanted to give you the bloody orb you wanted, but you can't even listen to someone before you go berserk! Goddammit!
Kraken: ...Eh?
Marco: I came here to give you back the blue orb a motherfucking whale stole, and for the request of a mermaid and her lover, capishe?
The Kraken flinched a bit, knowing that it was entirely her fault, then Alice came out from her hiding place and observed the scene with an amused smirk.
Kraken: Y-Yes…
Then the Kraken got a bit away from Marco and bowed down before saying in an apologetic tone.
Kraken: I'm sorry that I put you through some unnecessary trouble…
Marco: Let's just finish this… Here the orb and the pledge.
Then Marco took out both the blue orb and the pledge of Meia, which the Kraken took them with her tentacles, the orb was being handled from her tentacles while she used her human hands to read the pledge.
When she finished to read, she smiled and closed her eyes, before opening her eyes and saying with a carefree tone.
Kraken: Now traveler, whom is it that you are marrying?...
It would look normal, if it wasn't for her magical power suddenly spraying out from her forehead, Marco and Alice sweatdropped.
Alice/Marco: '...Is she that idiot/retard?'
But the next sentence she said surprised Marco and Alice a bit.
Kraken:... Is it that silver-haired one?
Alice crossed her arms and said with a normal tone
Alice: ...Of course not, you idiot.
Marco instead smiled and looked down while deactivating his Gates.
Marco: Heh, I wished it was that simple…
Alice/Kraken: Eh?
Alice and the Kraken were a bit surprised from Marco's answer, but he didn't cared and continued to talk.
Marco: But, even if I want to relax, I still have things to do… And promises to fulfill, the pledge is for a couple at Port Natalia who couldn't get here.
Kraken: Children these days… Well, it is a good thing if the whale you said to seen is the same one I am thinking about… *Sigh* That woman… At any rate, the pledge has been delivered. As Queen of the southern seas, I declare Meia and her husband married.
Now, take this Pledge Ring. Wearing this ring on your finger, you will always remember the pledge of marriage to your partner.
Marco nodded and took the ring that the Kraken was giving to him.
Kraken: No matter the difficulty, you must always support each other. Now, I shall give you the Queen's blessing.
Alice: Hmph. I'll give them the Monster Lord's blessing too.
Marco: Um…. Is there a reason you are giving a blessing to people that aren't even here?
Kraken: …
Alice: …
Then there was silence due to the logic in Marco's words, and then the Kraken faked some coughs, it seems that her injuries healed.
Kraken: Anyway, I want to thank you to give me back the blue orb, if there is something that I can help with, ask away.
Marco: Alright, can you take me to the beach? I'm not going to do all that journey from here to there, I was a bit fast before due to the Whale Girl slamming me in the depth of the sea…
Kraken: Ok, as an apology and thanks for before, I shall send you to the surface.
Then Marco took deep breaths and let himself being coiled from the Kraken's tentacle, while she muttered.
Kraken: I think dry land is that way…
She was looking above Marco and Alice, as if she was looking for something. Marco immediately used 'Start', while the Kraken hurled his body through the water at a sixty degree angle, Marco closed his eyes while feeling the pressure of water over his body.
And then flew in the sky, landing on the beach, fortunately Marco was using 'Start' otherwise he would have broken something from that fall, and after that, Alice came and helped Marco stand up while sighing.
Alice: Well, now that we finished this, let's go back to Port Natalia.
Marco nodded and deactivated 'Start' while walking with Alice towards Meia's house to give her the ring.
[SPECIAL QUESTS]
1st. Kick Gabriel's ass
2nd. Achieve coexistence between Monsters and Humans
3rd. Kill Illias
4th. Return to Lucifina's grave
5th. Visit every places in Illias Continent, Sentora and Hellgondo
6th. Slap Lazarus' face
[UPGRADE QUEST]
Help the mermaid Meia and her lover to get a marriage ring from the Southern Monster Queen