NABC Chapter 83: Qyriwirth (1)
Chapter 83: Qyriwirth (1)
Chapter 83: Qyriwirth (1)
The Blood Demon looked at the youngster standing before its eyes and sneered.
[You won't hesitate to cut a comrade? No wonder this man hates you.]
Amon didn't dignify the taunt with a response. Instead, he mustered up his mana and flew right at the Blood Demon faster than before. Enacting the Solaris Mystic Art, Stellar Waltz, he could move faster than the Demon could react. Nyx gathered a large chunk of Solar Aura, which burned with a blazing Aura Fire.
Usually, Amon would aim for the vital points, such as the neck and the heart, but this time, his target was a little lower. Violently, he crashed his black sword into the crimson blade of the Blood Demon, setting the sword ablaze with a righteous vengeance.
However, even with the force of three Suns, there wasn't even a crack on the enigmatic sword. It remained wholly intact, as if nothing ever happened.
That targeted act wasn't left unnoticed by the Blood Demon. Its body vibrated angrily as a low murmur reverberated from 'Torin's' vocal cords.
[You... Why are you target-...]
Before the Blood Demon could finish its sentence, Amon sent out another flaming strike, attempting to sever the Blood Demon's arm from the sword. Nyx easily sliced through 'Torin', igniting a proliferating blaze that only grew with each flicker.
Amon was careful not to touch the crimson sword as he kicked the arm away. Acting like a vengeful god, he smited the sword with an overhead strike. However, even with a full-powered swing, all he could get out of the blade was a chime as it withstood Amon's attack.
'Tch, as expected... It's impossible unless we use Ascalon, huh?'
The Blood Demon's essence was sealed within the crimson blade. So long as it exists, the Blood Demon would never die. It would continue to predate and corrupt humans to do its bidding, even if they destroyed its main body. But since it was created from the Blood Dragon's fang and imbued with its residue of malicious thoughts and mana, the blade was almost indestructible.
That's why the Solaris ancestors who faced the beast many years ago could only seal the sword in a remote location.
Fortunately, they had a trump card up their sleeve.
Ascalon, the Holy Sword. An artefact blessed directly by the Goddess herself, it was a weapon that could slay Dragons and purify Demonic energy. It was the Blood Demon's archnemesis and the only way they could eradicate the monster for good.
[Y-You... know me?]
A sinister growl sneered out from the Blood Demon's mouth. Initially, it tried to taunt and demean Amon, hoping to lower his guard so that it could take over his body. However, Amon wasn't biting the bait. It became clear that the man before him wasn't a hot-headed Knight.
But the more surprising thing was...
Amon was directly targeting its weakness. He didn't care about the body it possessed, all he was aiming for was the destruction of the crimson blade.
[How do you know who I wa-...]
Once again, Amon wouldn't give the Blood Demon the liberty of talking. If it were an enemy he knew nothing about, Amon would have been glad to let the idiotic creature rumble on to extract as much information about them as possible.
Alas, the Blood Demon was a different case. He already knew what its strengths and weaknesses were. Amon even brainstormed with Yue how to effectively destroy the monster with the fewest casualties. So, there was no need to give the Blood Demon any breathing room.
Leaping right before 'Torin,' Amon swung Nyx and clad it with dense Aura Fire. The cut sliced through the Blood Demon's body and doused thick flames upon the eroding body. The beast roared in agony but never once lost its focus. Its eye gleamed in an ominous red as a tsunami of toxic blood emerged from its body in defence of the Blood Demon.
Not willing to get caught up in the attack, Amon leapt several steps back and created his flaming torrent. Fire and blood met in the lake's centre and cancelled each other out, leaving behind a blinding red mist.
The attack had left Amon speechless. He didn't expect the Blood Demon to have obtained so much power just a few days after it awakened. Did taking over Torin's body cause such a drastic change? Amon couldn't have guessed. But it had most likely absorbed far more blood than he'd ever anticipated.
Weaker bodies like Adelia, Gale and Rufus had to cover their ears to endure the suffering. And the bloodless corpses were no different. Many were instantly destroyed, while the elites barely kept onto their decomposing bodies.
The clash lasted for a few seconds, but it felt like hours had passed for everyone present.
When the collision ended, Leon and Ascalon were sent flying back. Leon expanded his mana and stamina by using everything, making it impossible for him to break his fall. Luckily for Leon, he didn't have to.
"Careful, now."
Amon's sturdy chest cushioned Leon's fall. Gently placing the blonde Knight down, Amon ensured he had no injuries before saying: "You did well."
"T-Thanks..." Leon let out a playful smile before turning serious. "So, did we do it?"
"... No, we have severely miscalculated its strength."
Amon shot a regrettable expression before staring right at the impact crater. A crimson silhouette stood on its lonesome as it stared down Amon and Leon. It seemed to disconnect statically from reality at certain times while still holding onto its material form.
A blood corpse.
Its black eyes held no emotion, but Amon and Leon could distinctly feel the wrath hidden within the monster. And sure enough...
[You dare... YOU DARE HARM ME?!?!?! QYRIWIRTH THE GREAT!!!!]
In its anger, the Blood Demon revealed its true name. The name was long forgotten by humanity and was only kept in the deepest annals of the Solaris House.
Qyriwirth, the Blood Dragon.
An explosion of mana followed by an outpour of malice filled the entire lake. Its pressure could cause most people to faint and foam at the mouth. It was the presence of a Dragon Sovereign, albeit the remnants of one.
Usually acting as the Blood Demon, it was a cunning creature that aimed to regain strength through sinister ploys and tricking people into its trap. There was only one reason it was showing such an outpour of rage and hostility now...
'It cracked.'
Amon's superior eyes could catch a glimpse of the crimson blade. One small crack had defaced its once pristine condition, forcing ounces of bloody mist to leak. Leon's strike with Ascalon worked. But unfortunately, it wasn't enough to finish the job.
[YOU DARE!!!]
The rage in the Blood Demon's voice echoed within the forest as the mana rose to astronomical heights. Based on Mana, it felt like Amon was facing a superior knight like Carmen or Alrock. It was hard to breathe just by standing in its presence, and its pressure only increased by the second.
Amon must reveal some of his hidden cards to defeat the monster.
Fortunately, it wasn't time for him to show his hand.
When the Blood Demon unveiled its sinister form, two shadows leapt from the forest and stood before Amon and Leon. They wore resplendent golden armours with firm draconic markings carved into their gauntlets.
'About time they showed themselves.'
Amon's lips curved upwards as he saw the two mighty figures draw their swords and point them straight at the Demon. Leon was rightfully shocked but calmed down after seeing the familiar sigil embedded in their capes.
"The Golden Dragon Order!"