Volume 7, Chapter 10, Epilogue
The sacred tree-armored soldiers clashed in midair.
Certainly, King Carlos I seemed to have more output.
However, my sacred tree-armored soldier had higher defense, and it seemed like he was struggling in offense.
Both sides attached rifles and fired while in aerial combat, but my sacred tree-armored soldier's arm was damaged by an attack.
Nevertheless, my superior regenerative ability quickly healed the damage, and King Carlos I on the other side seemed to be getting frustrated.
"It's like the first battle between Gundams and Zaku," I said, my mouth filled with cuts and my stomach aching from the impact.
King Carlos I, while using rifles, also employed body collisions and kicks to inflict damage on us. He was undoubtedly a seasoned warrior.
It's as if I'm watching the Tai Shizu style.
Suddenly, the Tree Elder appeared before me.
"No choice. I'll help you. You'll die at this rate."
The Tree Elder said.
"Huh? Die?"
"He's using kicks and strikes to kill the pilots inside."
"Ah, so that's why he's using a lot of kicks."
"Exactly. He doesn't just ride sacred tree-armored soldiers. Probably, like he knew me, he has someone accompanying him."
"Oh, I see."
"So, are you just here thinking about something pointless?"
"Do you understand?"
I answered with a smile.
"I do."
The Tree Elder chuckled.
"Alright, two things. First, where exactly does he have the Beast King Orb? And from my sacred tree-armored soldier, I want to expose only him."
"Do you intend to destroy the Beast King Orb?"
"Yes. And then, I want to cut his sacred tree-armored soldier and expose him."
"Understood. If you diagonally cut him to the right, he'll be exposed, and you'll likely cut the Beast King Orb too."
"That's appreciated. Starting with a diagonal cut, and ending with a diagonal cut – I'll show him the essence of Tai Shizu style."
"Alright, focus on the sword. If you strongly focus on your right hand, it will transform into a sword instead of the rifle."
"Got it."
I focused on my sacred tree-armored soldier and transformed the rifle into a sword.
"Oh, you're changing it from a rifle to a sword, huh? Did you notice that we've been attacking with strikes? Or did the Tree Elder teach you? Interesting. Show me."
King Carlos I said to me in a condescending tone from his skilled stance.
"I'll show you."
After I said that, I yelled and consecutively performed diagonal cuts on King Carlos I's sacred tree-armored soldier.
King Carlos I's sacred tree-armored soldier was split open, and as King Carlos I was exposed, the Beast King Orb also shattered.
"I see, the target was the Beast King Orb. But it's not over yet."
King Carlos I seemed astonished.
"Now!"
I shouted at Mitsuki.
"What, what is it?"
Exposed King Carlos I was disturbed by my scream.
Something like a meteor was approaching from far away.
The fastest dragon, Lindblum.
"Apolit and Colonel Knicht, close your eyes immediately and hide!"
Princess Miyabi rushed and led Apolit and Colonel Knicht towards the cabin.
"Lindblum? But, it's too soon! What is that!"
King Carlos I yelled.
"I apologize in advance. I'm sorry."
I said to King Carlos I.
Beside me, the Tree Elder looked amazed.
"Huh? What's this apology about?"
King Carlos I asked in a bewildered manner.
Then, Aunt Aoi and Aunt Hitomi jumped from Lindblum and clung to King Carlos I's exposed sacred tree-armored soldier.
"Oh my, the rumors were true! A great man indeed!"
Aunt Hitomi exclaimed with joy.
"Can I take this home? Can I?!"
Aunt Aoi said, while forcibly tearing off the remaining armor of King Carlos I's sacred tree-armored soldier with her bare hands, trying to drag him out.
"What are these people?! What's happening? Damn it, what power is this! I can't move my body!"
King Carlos I was going half mad.
Aunt Louis tied him up with a rope and Lindblum took him away.
I bowed my head gently while still in my sacred tree-armored soldier, watching.
"I'm truly sorry."
Seeing me, the Tree Elder remained dumbfounded.
The remaining Kokodouriro members started panicking, claiming that these people were kidnappers.
"That is the most powerful raptor, Shura, of the famous Yamato royal family."
When Aoi responded with a smile, the Kokodouriro members fell silent.
Gossip really does travel all the way to Eterno, huh?
The whispering Kokodouriro members left quietly.
And so, King Carlos I, undisturbed, set off on his honeymoon.
**Addendum**
A few months later, he became my step-uncle.