Chapter 64: Against the world or whatever, we'll walk together (1).
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After some time has passed since Loki and the others left .
Yellow Field Doctor Building .
" the king has come "
In the silent hall, a woman with black hair and unique eyes suddenly spoke .
"… It's finally time? Boredom is killing me inside, where is the boss now ?"
A man dressed in black sat on his chair with his legs on the table .
in the eyes was dangerous, he asked the yellow field doctor where Mr.
" Kaituna City, and, get your feet off the table you idiot ."
The Yellow Field Doctor, she was a famous doctor not only in the island of the Comoros, but in the entire continent .
" Now is not the time for that, let me do this at least, anyway… Kaituna "
The man muttered and fell into contemplation, this was the leader of the Mad Devil Unit .
The security and law unit of Moonlight Island was under this person's control, even the security unit of the academy was under his control .
The mad devil ignored the doctor's words, who sighed and left him, while he was trying to carefully understand the situation .
" No need to think too much, the king wants to crush everything, turning their land into dust if they don't submit ."
At that moment, another man spoke, his hair was black, and his eyes were as black as the deep abyss .
The leader of the Black Moon Hall, he ruled the trade branches on the island, and even the sovereigns were trying to build a good relationship with him .
These people who were openly competing to take the reins of power, were sitting together comfortably .
If someone saw them like this, they would think that the nights would turn into days .
" That sums it all up, so we should start too ?"
At that moment, a gust of wind blew through the place, and a white mist spread throughout the place .
When the fog disappeared, someone suddenly appeared .
A person wearing a white mask, his eyes were red on the inside and black on the outside, his long silver hair was shiny .
" Faceless- No, should we call you White Mask Ghost now, Sahyung ?"
None of them were surprised .
This was the leader of the Misty Hall, and this was a widely known information organization, even the big clans derived their information from the Misty Hall .
When people tried to find out something about Leon, many turned to the Misty Hall for it .
" Yes, the name soundscooler, anyway, Yun woo, you will go to where our king is ."
" Okay Sahyung, I will skin them and kill them ."
The mad devil, whose name was Chun Yun-woo, replied indifferently .
" Jin Bu, your job is to spread rumors and play around, then go to Black Crescent City and exterminate the Oblivion Flame Sect, they've gone too far in their tyranny, this will cause harm to our forces. "
" Sahyung, can I play with them for a bit ?"
Chun Jin Bu, the Black Moon Hall's leader, asked .
" Whoever dares to mess with us, let him be an example to others ."
" Are we finally going to start ?"
The one who spoke this time was the doctor of the yellow field .
Chun Hyung-Moon, who was the white mask ghost, replied while thinking for a while .
" Yes, before the news reaches the academy and anyone outside knows, we will kill them all ."
" Should I attach the leg of the young man that the brat brought now ?"
" First, I will report you to our master for insulting him in his back, Chun Yu Mi. Second, not yet. For now, let's watch from the sidelines. The situation is about to descend into chaos anyway. "
As the doctor wondered, the white mask ghost denied it, it wasn't the right time .
But after the White Mask Ghost betrayed her, she looked at him with displeasure, the White Mask Ghost continued his words and ignored her .
" I will take control of the Thousand Poison Swamp before the Flying Snake Tribe makes any move, that's all for now …"
" a report ! "
At that moment, a woman entered the hall .
" Little Yu? What happened ?"
This was the Dusk Blade .
Nobody was bothered, instead, they asked out of curiosity .
" The young masters are all in different areas, and it seems they want to start battles there ."
" Also, I have delivered the fourth son of the Hermes Clan, the young heir of the paek Clan, and the young girl Stella to our lord ."
" What ? "
" Hehehe, hahaha! They're one step ahead of us as usual !"
"… this is faster than expected "
The reactions were mixed, and they stared at the Dusk Blade, wondering where the others were except for Leon .
" Young Master Raphael is exterminating the giant lava lizards, and apparently collecting their blood. Young Master Dio has arrived at the small mountain, and he is killing the bandits there ."
" Young Master Lloyd is in the Thousand Poison Swamp, collecting monsters and animals with unique abilities, and as for Young Master Loki, he has gone to kill the leader of the Oblivion Flame Sect in Black Crescent City !"
As the report was completed, everyone had different expressions, but they were not worried .
" Gather the troops, quickly gather the troops! It's time to take over Kaituna City and Black Crescent City, as for the Thousand Poison Swamp, the Hall of Mist will go there. "
" Yes! I will deal with the Red Frost Sect Leader myself before the King kills him ."
" I haven't liked that Flame Oblivion Sect Leader since I first laid eyes on him, and I'm finally going to thrust my sword into his neck, hahaha !"
Both Mad Devil and Black Moon were satisfied with their attack positions .
" There are only the elf and red dwarf tribes in the Red Metal Volcano, and they are not interested in unnecessary fighting. Young Master Raphael should be able to deal with them on his own. "
" Little Yue, gather the troops and head to the small mountain, don't leave a single enemy alive !"
" Yes, teacher !"
Chun Yue replied, then began using her Blood Communication Ego and spread the orders and information to the rest .
At that moment, the white mask ghost brought out an Ego with a red star-like shape .
He poured his energy essence into the ego, then illuminated the red star with ethereal light .
The star flew into space, penetrating the ceiling like a ghost star .
Bam !
A loud explosion sound was heard, outside, the star lit up the entire city .
The environment was now completely illuminated with a red light as if it was covered in blood .
People were surprised, but some of them looked at what was happening with bright eyes .
Taak! Taak! Taak !
In perfect harmony, the shops in the entire city were closed !
At that moment, the atmosphere in the place changed, some people were slightly scared before realizing something, and their eyes changed completely .
At that time, the shape of the red light in the sky changed into a human face .
" O all our brave warriors, hear my words! Our children have finally begun their conquests. They have grown, they have become stronger and more powerful than ever before. They have such great power that they have reduced an entire country to ashes !"
The face of a person wearing a mask appeared in the sky, his voice majestic and could be heard throughout the entire huge city .
His voice could be heard for miles around .
" But while they are doing that, there will be rats trying to bother them, no need to worry about them, but as loyal followers, as brothers in arms, as a family, how can we see our family being bothered ?"
" I do not accept! So everyone who has loyalty in his heart to our young masters, today we will begin our conquests by liberating the homeland of our father, the land of the one who was a teacher to our masters, the father of us all, today its liberation will begin !"
" Ooooh —!!"
" I will turn them into ashes that cannot bear a breath of air !"
The voices of the citizens were a roar of enthusiasm, and their response was not without courage .
They were fierce warriors, how could they be cowards ?
" When the light of dawn breaks, my ears hear nothing but words of victory! Fight, oh warriors, slaughter your enemies, whoever stands in your way, kill, do not lose, but win, bring news of the destruction of our enemies' tyranny !"
His voice is like a deafening roar, like the drums of war ringing in the place .
" Ooooh —!!"
He was answered with a loud cry, and the clothes of all the inhabitants of the city changed .
Black robes with a red crest, swords mixed with the color of night and blood, eyes of people eager to die for the goal .
Strong soldiers, who vowed in their souls to avenge blood, who rebelled against the tyranny of the whole world .
Fighters till death, no regrets for what's gone .
Slaughter your enemy, don't lose your resolve, bring the news of victory !
Since this city was the headquarters of the organization, all the major forces had been secretly meeting here for 3 years .
There were no ordinary people, everyone here were Ego warriors, whoever wasn't their subordinate before was influenced and brought to their side .
They were secretly nurtured with vast resources, trained and refined .
They have become brave men who don't fear death, predators who don't fear armies !
This army was now following orders, and it was finally time to move .
Swoosh! Swoosh! Swoosh !
" Hey, Mad Devil Unit! Gather! Gather quickly !"
" Come on! To the Black Crescent City! We will take them all down !"
" It's time! We will stain the little mountain with the blood of our enemies !"
Some turned into shadows and merged with the pitch black, some turned into fires illuminating the environment and flew away .
Some were simply flying, their speed was tremendous, and some were jumping huge leaps .
Some ran with sparks behind them, the rushing sound of huge numbers of people was overwhelming the place !
There was no disorganization, all the troops moved with discipline, and everyone belonged to a different unit .
As the news spread quickly, they went to receive the rest of the orders from their leaders .
Half the city's population disappeared in an instant, those who were left behind remained here, guarding their homeland from the hostility that might come at any moment .
An army of 30,000 warriors, divided into legions and groups .
Ranged Warriors, Melee Warriors, Healing Masters, Defense Masters, Offensive Masters .
Masters of formation, strategists, even those nested in enemy soldiers .
With determination and bloodlust in their eyes, they walked towards their masters .
Finally, the devastation will begin .
At this moment, the devastation began .
A ruin where blood flows until dawn .
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Red metal volcano .
Quang !
The lava was making sounds like breathing .
The ground was coal black, but between the black cracks, an orange light could be seen illuminating the environment .
Bam! Bam! Kwang !
" Hate it !"
At that moment, a giant lizard collided with the lava rocks, causing the lizard to roar in pain .
Cracks multiplied, and the ground beneath the lizard shattered, revealing a small lake of lava .
The sound of the collision was loud, and the little lava fish in the red lake under the lizard started to flee .
" This is tiring, man ."
kwaaah !
A furious attack filled with coastal fury came from behind the young boy .
The young boy avoided the attack of the huge lizards, and when the tail of one of the lizards came close to him .
Raphael grabbed the tail and threw the giant body towards the rest of the lizards .
Bam !
kwaaah !
The miserable cries of lizards filled the air .
But it didn't end there .
" Not so fast !"
Raphael grabbed the head of a giant lizard that had attacked him from behind, and with a powerful throw, the lizard flew into the air .
Swoosh !
After the lizard took flight, Raphael leapt into the sky .
[ The Fourth Moon Ego, the Third Star: Sun Flame Gloves ]
Suddenly, black gloves glowing with red flames appeared on Raphael's hands .
Then as he extended his hand, he poured his energy essence into the ego .
[ The first Moon Ego, Star 5, Star 3, Star 4: Flame Bomb, Hard Coal, Red Ice ]
Paired with other Ego, he used his unique abilities in a combo move .
Then he hit down hard .
His arms merely touched the giant lizard, but the lizard evaporated into thin air before it could even scream in pain .
Then as a core of icy fire formed on his hands, the fists descended downwards .
[ Sky Flame King's Path: The Second Star ]
[ Ice Sun Explosion !]
A majestic sun has appeared in the place .
The temperature of this sun was as if the ice of a thousand years had suddenly descended upon the place .
The sun is red, red like the blood that has swelled in the area .
Then after that …
Baaaam —!!!!
A massive explosion, no, a massive explosion of a giant lava lake has descended upon the area !
Boom —!!!
What followed was lava explosions in the place, and destruction spread .
With each explosion, red ice spreads all over the place !
A 10-kilometer-long area of the lava field near the Red Metal volcano has been rendered lifeless .
Everything in the environment has died, the land has become barren, with no plants or water .
Just a hell of a lot of red ice .
Lava plants, fish or giant lizards, they were wiped out, the molten lava became solid as if it were red glass .
Unless he turns to ash he is frozen to death .
Although the attack only reached the second star in style, equivalent to the power of an Ego Warrior on the second moon, the destructive power was greater .
The Sun Flame Gloves' level 4 ego attack, coupled with another combination of ego, and pure essence energy, resulted in a compound killing technique of immense power .
The person who caused this disaster was flying in the sky .
Wings of golden flame were fluttering lightly in the air .
His golden hair was burning with flames, swaying in the wind like a glorious torch .
His dragon eyes were staring at the place below him .
With the fluttering of his majestic robe, he looked like a dragon coming down with his punishment on those who approached his tyranny and harm to the world .
This was a dangerous area, if the lizards were allowed to multiply any more, a disaster would occur that would cause the death of the elf and dwarf people here .
" With their obsessive nature in blacksmithing and lack of focus on politics, they wouldn't notice it. There must be someone with a hidden hand in the reproduction of these lizards, given the supplies that suddenly increased in their area ."
The best person to understand the environmental situation in the hotspots was Rafael, so he had come here .
The leader of the giant lizards wouldn't come out now after such destruction .
The leader of the giant lizards was the Lava Rock Lizard, the leader of a large herd, whose strength could be said to be equivalent to the Ego Warrior of the Third Moon .
The force that destroyed the place is too much for this monster to handle, so he will hide .
Anyone else would stop here, and not risk facing the Giant Lizard Leader .
but …
Raphael was not a predator who would let his prey escape .
Fire starts with a small spark .
As today when Raphael lost his brothers, the flame of blame burned in his heart .
- Run… Sahyung… We won't let you… die …
- Sahyung…cough! Don't blame yourself…it's my decision …
As he stared at the frozen lava below him, the buried memories of his heart came flooding out .
" You Fools … How can I not take responsibility for that? If I don't, how can I be allowed to die after that ?"
When a person takes it upon himself to understand others, he is taking responsibility for them .
Rafael will not be weak, he will not run away from his responsibility .
He stretched his hand forward, and a huge golden flame appeared in the void in front of him .
- Wow! You've really grown up, you brat !
- Hey Raf! I'm cold! Quick, light a fire !
- Sahyung! You're amazing! One day you'll fly like this !
His older and younger brothers who died, will not be forgotten .
His older and younger brothers who remained, he would definitely protect them this time .
This time for sure …
" Whoever dares to disturb my family, I will turn him into ashes after his ashes."
" even if the most powerful person in the world came threatening …"
Raphael's eyes glistened coldly as he stared at the blue moon .
" I will kill him myself, even if it costs me my life, I will burn him to death ."
Even at the cost of his life, the tragedy will not be repeated, they will not take his brothers from him again .
This time, his flame became stronger .
that's why …
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The little mountain .
Swoosh! Swoosh! Swoosh !
Fuzzy shadows were flying between the trees near a small mountain .
The shape of the mountain was strange, as the trees on it were intertwined with each other like spider webs .
When one looks from above, one will notice that these interlocking lines blend together, forming connected letters .
Little Mountain, that was what was written .
An area dominated by murderers and criminals, where the mountain path was less dangerous in terms of predatory beasts .
Not to mention, the small mountain was considered a commercial area, and it connected Black Crescent City with the academy, making it necessary to pass through it .
With their control over the place, the Ego Demon Warriors used the place to extract tribute from these merchants to let them pass .
If the merchants refused to pay the tribute? Hehehe, they could only blame themselves .
The demon warriors were not afraid of others, they were crazy and would slaughter any enemy, how could they fear the powerful clans ?
But...their enemy was actually themselves .
Wanting to own the mountain, the killers fought over who would rule the place .
After years of conflict, they formed a gang under the rule of a demonic Ego warrior in the Third Moon, his name was Black Dream Ghost .
He was a con man who was good at misleading minds. In the previous conflict, he didn't even lift a finger when he made the other sides fight each other to the death .
When the demon warriors knew this, they immediately swore allegiance to him .
With his genius and scheming, Black Dream Ghost created the Bandit Organization, which was a dominant force in the Little Mountain .
With the cooperation of the Black Dream Ghost and the Red Frost Sect Leader, the trade of slaves, young girls, and even the secret exchange of egos became much smoother .
The trade was only targeting ordinary humans, no Ego warrior was touched, so with some bribery, the authorities ignored the matter .
With the Third Moon's power and his mind-bending methods, not to mention his building relationships with various sects and clans, who would dare to attack the Black Dream Specter ?
This made it more difficult to exterminate the evildoers in this place, and others did not want to be their enemies .
" But today… hahaha, they will taste my sword !"
Dio was standing on a tree bigger than the rest, his three disciples stood in silence .
" As I said before, either we cut or we are cut! Hey you bastard sons of bitches, come here, I am slaughtering you today !"
Swoosh !
At the moment he spoke, a shadow emerged from within the tangled, tall trees on the small mountain .
" You little bastard, how foolish are you to choose to die here ?"
A large man with facial wounds and a grim expression .
He was a demonic Ego warrior in the Fifth Star of the Grey Moon .
He stood at the entrance of the small mountain, pumping his killing intent towards Dio .
He was ordered to come and kill the scoundrels who came and entered their territory so arrogantly .
Dio watched him and sneered, there was no way the enemy could know his level .
He had his aura suppressed by Ego at the third level, how did they even know he was coming ?
Dio had already exposed a weak aura before arriving, that would make their exit faster .
" This ghost bastard whoever he is isn't bad, trying to test me with a bum like you? Hahaha "
At that moment, he put his hand on his head while laughing .
loophole !
The big man's eyes flashed coldly, and he jumped up as he used his ego .
[ the Grey Moon Ego, the Fourth Star: Earth's Heavy Thorns Hammer !]
As Dio was laughing, a huge man appeared holding a hammer with earthen spikes, but the metallic shine made it look even more solid .
Swoosh! Bam !
With a massive wave of his arm, the hammer struck Dio with overwhelming force !
Some tree branches were uprooted by the force of the explosion alone, and some of the thorns from the earth hammer were scattered after it shattered .
" Hehehe, you silly fool, die and let me take care of the rest of the idiots ."
The big man smiled to himself, he had seen a beautiful young girl among those children… perhaps he could play with her before killing her .
"… disappointing "
As he was smiling to himself, he heard a disgruntled voice .
That was Dio, why was his expression so ugly as he stared at the big man .
Holding the hammer with a huge protrusion due to his grip on it tightly, he cursed angrily .
" I even let you hit me expecting something, but look at this little bitch! Looking at my student with those ugly eyes of yours ?"
Anger rose in Dio's heart .
" You son of a bitch !"
" silent "
The big man did not finish his words, when he noticed something strange .
Why... is the world upside down ?
Huh? Who's that ?
His eyes saw someone unfamiliar, but at the same time, someone more familiar than anyone else .
Is this… me ?
He saw his own body, which was an impossible procedure without a mirror .
But that body, it was without a head, the head... where is my head ?
His consciousness went out with such a thought .
Taak.
The bandit's huge head fell quietly to the ground .
Clack !
The body that was standing fell with a thud .
There was no cry for suffering or even time to fight .
That easy, he died .
" This is just a simple example, this is the kind of people we deal with ."
While the other three stared at what had happened with wide eyes, they heard Dio's cold voice .
" They are not people you can hesitate to confront, one loophole was enough for them, hesitation here means death, clear ?"
In contrast to his usually comedic and cheerful demeanor, Dio's expression was cold and indifferent .
It wasn't known exactly when, but his unsheathed sword was covered in blood .
A black sword shining with golden light .
The beautiful sword was stained with ugly blood, but somehow …
That was more suitable for it .
" Yes "
" Don't worry, teacher, nothing will happen to me !"
"… I won't get hurt ."
Trying to ignore the unease in their hearts, the three of them answered confidently .
" Don't be mistaken "
But what came to them in return were Dio's calm looks .
Quiet to the point of being disturbing .
" There is no room for error, here, a mistake has one result, you simply die "
They can no longer say a single word .
"… I won't ."
But at that moment, Nayeon spoke in her usual indifferent voice .
She looked into Dio's eyes, then said calmly, "I won't die ."
" Teacher, don't worry, we won't let our guard down, even if I die here, I won't run away !"
Then Woo Jin spoke after that .
" I will kill them all, we won't be a burden to you, Master !"
Fernando understood what Dio was worried about, and he vowed to ease that worry .
Human relationships were really mysterious .
In some cases, people need many years just to understand each other, but some people, they don't even need time to understand each other .
Their words made Dio look at them for a while .
- Hahaha, Sahyung, look at me! My sword is shining !
- Even if the whole world is against me, I won't run away because I'm scared! That's what you taught me, how would I run away! I'd rather die than do that !
- Brother Dio! Don't worry, I will never die here !
They are similar .
In a way, they were very different .
But... why does he see their shadows in these three people ?
He knew, the dead would never come back no matter what he did .
He knew that right but …
It doesn't mean he forgets them .
Dio closed his eyes .
" Okay…draw your swords !"
Seryong !
Immediately, the three took out their swords .
Woo Jin held a sword in one arm, and an axe in the other .
" I don't run away from my battles, Master. My sword will cut them down !"
Fernando held a white sword, the sword was covered with a blue aura .
" I'll have your backs guys ."
Chae Nayun was holding the sword, stood beside Dio, and said calmly .
" Worried, no "
" Yes … "
Dio smiled slightly .
He will never forget them, their memory will always remain in his heart .
And this time …
" Don't worry, fight as you wish, as long as I am alive, nothing will happen to you ."
He doesn't know how to become a great teacher .
He would make mistakes, maybe he doesn't have the experience, even when Leon brought them to him, he found it annoying .
It's really annoying but ...
He won't remain a prisoner of the past .
They will learn and grow .
" Attack, attack! Don't even give them a chance to breathe !"
" Yes, Master —!"
Swoosh! Swoosh !
And so, the four of them entered the tangled forest, where the murderers and criminals lived .
No more people will die, this world is cruel enough as it is .
Dio has seen and witnessed enough, it won't happen again .
He will live, he will fly and he will be better than ever .
The world will forget them, even when they remember them, they will say they were evil .
Without knowing the truth, they will curse them .
Even if some people know the truth, they bury it in their hearts .
After all, in the face of the whole world, who dares to tell the truth ?
It was just a simple understanding .
The dead should be ignored and the living should be...that's what others will say .
But Dio is different, no, not just him .
Loki, Lloyd, Raphael…and even Leon, who was the most cruel of them all .
They won't allow it .
Their brothers and elders of the sect, those who died unjustly .
Their memory will never be buried .
With his sword in hand, Dio will make sure of that .
Even if he had to stain the world with the blood of his enemies .
Even if he died a thousand times, even if he was injured and suffered indescribable pain .
Because this is the path he chose .
The path of his ancestors was their own .
As they did, he will open a new path .
" Isn't that right, Teacher ?"
Under the moonlight, the young boy spoke to no one in particular .
It was for a brief moment …
So brief, that it can be ignored .
But in the eyes of the three besides Dio, they saw it .
An indescribable expression of sadness .
When Dio spoke in a low voice, they heard him, although it was only for a moment .
And while they were silent, they looked forward .
No answer came to Dio's words .
Dio laughed a little at his own silliness .
How can the teacher answer ?
After all …
Dead people don't talk .