Saiba continues thinking,
"These guys aren't that strong, so taking them out shouldn't be that hard. I just have to make sure none of the villagers get hurt in the process..."
He examines the army and deduces that the majority is made up of [Basic Skeletons] with some [Giant Skeletons] standing in the rear. In the middle, he spots something strange.
There seems to be a throne that's being carried by a pair of [Giant Skeletons]. In the chair, a familiar figure sits. Above it's head, a name reads,
[Razier the Great Skeleton Emperor]
Suddenly, he remembers his previous fight with Razier as he recalls something strange. Saiba thinks,
"If I remember right, I'm pretty sure his name was red at the graveyard. That was the first red name I've seen. Well, his name is white now, like usual, so maybe it was just a glitch or something..."
He adds,
"Didn't his name also change? He was a king before, but now he's an emperor. That would be a promotion.. Right? I wonder if that's a good thing or a bad thing..."
The skeleton army lets out screeches as they inch closer to the town. Saiba hops off of Uma and leads the charge while shouting,
"Let's go guys! Time to get rid of these bony freaks!"
Razier points towards the village and shouts,
"Charge my servants! Kill anyone you se-"
He cuts himself off as a shock of pain travels up his body. Nevertheless, the skeletons get riled up and rush towards the archaic town, screeching and screaming the whole time.
Suddenly, the screeching is replaced by a shrill shout that fades into nothingness. An explosion followed by a flash of light appears that steals everyone's attention. The light blinds them and continues growing.
Razier watches from atop his raised throne while muttering,
"Wh-What is this!?"
He realizes something while adding,
"Wait, I've seen this before... No... It's that guy again!"
The light fades out, revealing Saiba standing in the middle. He poses while wearing a wide grin. Lazaro looks at where Saiba was previously standing and shouts,
"Huh!? Where'd he go!?"
He quickly notices him standing in the battlefield before turning to Lily and saying,
"How'd he get there so fast? Well, that doesn't really matter. Come on Lily! We can't let him have all the fun!"
Lily sighs and replies,
"I don't remember us being that close, but you're right. It's not safe leaving a dummy like him alone."
Saiba looks up and notices Razier while shouting,
"I guess you survived, huh? You might really be a monster!"
Razier replies,
"It's quite a surprise to see you here as well, hero... However, it is not an unpleasant one! I will accept my previous loss, however, I assure you this time will not be the same! Hero, I challenge you to another duel!"
Saiba answers,
"Another one? Sure... I'll just beat you again, though!"
Razier replies,
"Do not get ahead of yourself, hero. The conditions of this duel will be quite different. To win this duel, you must stop my forces before they lay waste to this village. If you are unable to do so, it will be my victory."
Saiba asks,
"Does that include you too?"
Razier replies,
"Of course! Now then, will you accept? Are you sure you will be able to defeat all my forces by yourself?"
Suddenly, two figures appear at either side of Saiba. One asks,
"Alone? Who said he was going to be alone?"
The other shouts,
"Don't worry Saiba! We'll help you out!"
Saiba looks at either side while shouting,
"Lily, Lazaro!"
Lily says,
"You really have a problem with running off on your own, don't you?"
Saiba chuckles awkwardly while scratching the back of his head. Lazaro shouts,
"You could probably take care of this whole horde by yourself, but I wanna get stronger too!"
While pointing to Razier, Saiba replies,
"Don't worry! My focus is that guy!"
Razier shouts down,
"Two people won't make a difference! What is your answer, hero?"
Saiba replies,
"I accept of course! You better be really for a big battle!"
Razier performs his usual chuckles before announcing,
"That is to be expected. Well then, let the battle begin!"
Saiba says,
"I already took a good chunk of his skeletons with my [Crimson Flash], so it should be easier now! I'll leave the rest of them to you guys and I'll get the king!"
Razier shouts,
"I told you not to get ahead of yourself, didn't I, hero?"
He adds,
"Rise and join your comrades, Army of Bone!"
From the ground, skeletons climb out and surround the main trio. The three stand in shock as Lily says,
"We should've expected this if he's the [Great Emperor of the Skeletons]... But this many? It's about double, no, triple the amount from before..."
Lazaro says,
"He seems more like a necromancer than a king right now..."
Saiba grins and says,
"It's still no problem for us! Let's go guys!"
The other two nod as they charge into the army, beginning the duel.