If we talk about the most terrifying and powerful Dark Mage in the history of Ishgar, there is no doubt that it is Zeref, who created numerous demons. However, this does not mean that Ishgar had only one Dark Mage. Before Zeref's emergence, there was another notorious figure in Ishgar known as Kirinji.
After their defeat at the hands of Kirinji, Calvin, and Jellal were not willing to accept their fate. Upon returning to the guild, Calvin searched through numerous books and discovered the name Kirinji. It was then that he realized how fortunate he and Jellal were to have been able to seal such a formidable individual.
Five hundred years ago, Kirinji gained fame for his formidable Wind magic, but along with his power came a cruel nature. His strength was so great that his cruelty became terrifying. It is rumored that the number of lives taken by his hands exceeded tens of thousands.
What made him even more terrifying was his penchant for imprisoning the souls of those he killed, collecting them for his own purposes. It could be said that he stopped at nothing to gather these souls, resulting in widespread slaughter. Eventually, his actions incurred the wrath of powerful mages from all over the world, leading to a monumental battle. After that cataclysmic event, Kirinji disappeared without a trace.
However, the terror of the mist of breath was deeply imprinted in the hearts of the people at that time.
Calvin did not understand why he was still alive, nor did he understand why he hid in Ross for sixty years. However, he knew clearly that he could not relax in the slightest.
Darkness Wails!
Kirinji slipped into Dark Magician's side like a ghost. He grabbed it with both hands, and Dark Magician's head was held in his hand. In the next moment, a huge tornado was emitted from his hand, continuously scraping Dark Magician from a distance. In just a short while, Dark Magician had already disappeared with serious injuries.
It had only been two minutes since Calvin left Dark Magician and disappeared.
"To think that he is still in a weakened state at this level. Just how strong is this guy?" Seeing Dark Magician being defeated with his own eyes, Calvin could not help but break out in a cold sweat. Sure enough, those who could leave their names in history were not easy to deal with.
"Calvin, repent now..." Kirinji sneered, slowly approaching Calvin. His fingers trembled incessantly, each movement filling Calvin with fear and trepidation.
What makes Kirinji truly terrifying is his ability to conjure tornadoes without warning, directly at the location of his enemies. Every time he raises his hand, Calvin has no choice but to immediately evacuate the area. The constant state of alertness and the intense battles are truly exhausting for him.
Suddenly, Kirinji's speed increased dramatically, and in an instant, he appeared in front of Calvin with a disdainful velocity. Despite Calvin's continuous use of magic for defense, the impervious claws of Kirinji rendered the magic circles futile, making them seem like a joke.
Calvin looked at the seemingly ordinary claws sticking to his face. Then he felt a strong force, and the back of his head was hit hard. It turned out that in the blink of an eye, he was pressed to the ground. At this moment, he felt the aura of death.
Although Calvin was uncertain about what kind of attack Kiretoshi would unleash next, he knew that he couldn't let him do so. Determined, Calvin grabbed Kirinji's wrist with both hands, and countless Azure Wolves rushed out of him, heading straight for Kirinji.
With no way to avoid the attack at such close range, Kirinji was completely struck by Calvin's Azure Wolves. At the same time, black wings extended from Calvin's back, enveloping him from behind.
After the explosion, Calvin was blown a small distance away by the violent wind. Although he had Black-winged demon's protection, he was still able to avoid injury, and his injury was not shallow.
However, Kirinji patted his clothes as if nothing had happened, and looked at Calvin with a playful smile.
"This monster..." Calvin wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, his mood becoming extremely serious. At the same time, he pondered incessantly, thinking about how the summoned beast could be of use in this situation.
Calvin quickly summoned the Three Knights and immediately instructed them to fuse. Kirinji, who was watching Calvin's actions with interest, showed no reaction to Calvin's disdainful and arrogant attitude.
"You dare to look down on me? I will make you cry immediately!" In the face of Kirinji's attitude, Calvin was extremely displeased, but he still calmly moved his hands. To him, the more the other party looked down on him, the greater his chance would be.
Soon, the Arcana Knight Joker formed from the three knights appeared. It did not waste any time and immediately rushed toward Kirinji.
"This is not bad, a bit challenging!" Kirinji smiled lightly and ran towards the incoming empyrean knight. His body bent slightly, and that ghostly pace appeared again, easily slipping into the embrace of the empyrean knight.
"Lightly whispering the name of the technique, a series of claw shadows flashed before Calvin's eyes. The movements were as graceful as flowing water, and the continuous attacks left the Arcana Knight Joker powerless to resist. He didn't know how many claws struck or how long it lasted, but Calvin could feel that the Arcana Knight Joker had suffered severe injuries sufficient to make him disappear in a very short time."
Finally, Kirinji stopped. His hands grabbed onto the Arcana Knight Joker who was almost unable to stand. A huge tornado was released from his hands. Then, the Arcana Knight Joker dissipated with the wind.
"Is that all you've got?" Kirinji withdrew his hands and looked at Calvin, who had adorned himself with a set of armor, with confidence. With a single hand raised, he effortlessly parried the incoming strike from behind with his large blade. At the same time, he snapped his fingers, and dozens of small wind blades swiftly flashed, forcing Calvin to temporarily evade their sharp edges."
"Did you effortlessly deal with our combined attack with the Dragon Slayer?" Calvin's pressure increased even more. He had used all his skills and techniques, but the enemy seemed to be handling the situation with ease, leaving Calvin with a sense of helplessness and no real sense of engagement in the battle.
"Regardless, I have to give it my all." Calvin gritted his teeth and threw out two cards, summoning the Summoned Skull and Gearfried the Swordmaster. Meanwhile, Kiretsuji simply smiled as he watched Calvin, not making any attempts to stop his intentions.
With the summoning of three seven-star summoning beasts and Calvin himself having merged with the Gaia, the Fierce Knight to become the Black Luster Soldier, it can be said that he has reached his strongest state, using all his abilities to the fullest.
Pa... Pa... Pa!
Kirinji clapped his hands lightly, his eyes full of praise.
"Amazing, amazing. When I was at your age, my strength was less than half of yours. You surprised me, Calvin."
Although Kirinji's tone was very sincere, Calvin only felt a burst of humiliation. There was nothing more unpleasant than the enemy using the tone of an elder to praise him.
"Kirinji has anyone ever told you that your mouth stinks so much?!" Calvin shouted angrily as he and the three summoning beasts charged forward, ready to engage in a decisive battle with Kirinji.
"Young man, you are too impulsive. Knowing that you can't win, escaping is the best plan." Kirinji shook his head helplessly. He raised his hands slightly, and two small tornadoes appeared and disappeared in his palms.
In an instant, he slammed his hand onto the ground, and suddenly, the entire church was filled with countless tornadoes, leaving no space untouched.
After a long time, the wind stopped.
Kirinji opened the door of the church and looked at the dark sky. He said softly, "After more than a year, the weather is still as good as ever."
Behind him, the church lay in ruins, and on the ground lay the seemingly lifeless body of Calvin.