Dust swirls up, and the Magic Dragon, still not fully comprehending what’s been done to him, resists, but I won’t allow it.
If the fist can be pulled back towards me, the reverse is also possible.
By concentrating magical power through the magical threads towards the fist gripping the Dragon’s jaw, this time my entire body, arm attached, rapidly closes in on the Magic Dragon.
“Hey. Is that all you’re going to focus on?”
[You impudent copycat!]
As the Magic Dragon reaches for my approaching body, I grab him with my free left hand and cancel his magic use with [Magic Burial].
[That again…!]
The slight difference in thought processing time created between me and the Magic Dragon due to his magic failing.
I, who had already been thinking about my next move assuming the magic wouldn’t activate, can act a fraction of a second faster.
“This is payback for hurting our precious friends.”
Using the magic from the second line, the outer casing of my artificial hand slightly lifts, and a sword appears from the gap.
Yes, this is a gimmick based on the same principle as the folding sword I saw the day I met her – a sword that emerges from within when magical power is applied.
“[Dragon Slaying Fist – Blade]!”
[Your blade… it did not cut deep enough]
The Magic Dragon, boasting of his own strength, deliberately chooses not to defend against my attack.
The blade of the [True Dragon Slaying Fist] fails to penetrate his hardened skin and is pushed back.
[The weak always make the wrong crucial choices. You’ve just wasted a perfect opportunity]
“Don’t be so hasty, you impatient fool. What’s the point of living for so long?”
[You continue to mock me. You must have a death wish]
“I’ll throw those words right back at you. —[Limit transcendence Gear Change – Strong]!”
Until now, [Limit transcendence Gear Change – Strong] could only enhance my own flesh. That’s why it had no effect on the sword… until now.
[Gaaah!? Y-You… What did you do…!?]
Green blood drips down the sword from the Magic Dragon’s abdomen, falling in droplets.
It’s simple. Now that the artificial hand has the same [Magic Circuits] as my flesh, it’s recognized as part of my body.
Therefore, the sword stored inside the artificial hand is also part of my body.
This means it has [Magic Circuits] running through it and can be a target for enhancement by [Limit transcendence Gear Change – Strong].
As a result, I can now slice through his belly like this!
[Guoooooh!?]
I twist my arm, using the embedded sword to gouge out his flesh.
Having taken clear damage, the Magic Dragon, who had been so composed until now, was sweating profusely with a bitter, agonized expression.
“It’s useless to try and escape. My right hand won’t let go of you. Just get sliced up and die.”
[Don’t mess with me… A mere human, daring to order me around!]
“What tremendous magical pressure…!”
I release my right hand from the Magic Dragon, who unleashed a brute force technique of intimidation through sheer magical power, and create some distance.
[I should have done this from the start! If it all becomes a wasteland, it’ll be more comfortable for me to live in!]
A vortex of magical power swirls up around him.
Just by gathering magical power in both hands, he instills such fear – truly befitting the name of Magic Dragon. He’s demonstrating strength worthy of that title.
“Ouga, let me help!”
“Don’t worry! Let me handle this and look cool doing it!”
I stop Mashiro with my hand and face the magic dragon head-on.
That beast is trying to end this battle by destroying us along with the entire town in one strike.
If that’s the case, I’ll counter it with all my might.
I gather magical power with every fiber of my being to neutralize its attack.
“Prepare yourself, magic dragon. This will be your final strike.”
[……! GAA……GYAAAUUU!!]
Realizing I’m serious, the magic dragon reverts to its bestial nature, abandoning its previous rational speech. It begins charging its [Destruction End Breath] with its last ounce of strength.
Living beings exert greater power when their lives are in danger due to survival instincts.
The magic dragon is no exception.
The amount of magical power has increased by about one level compared to the [Destruction End Breath] I deflected earlier.
…This might be a tough battle.
But strangely, I didn’t feel like I would lose.
The only concern was whether my artificial arm could withstand the magical power needed to negate the dragon’s attack.
Dragon-Banisher mk.1 definitely couldn’t have endured it.
However, this [ True Dragon Slaying Fist ] should be able to withstand even my full power.
“Now then… Your all-out [Destruction End Breath] against my life-risking [Magic Burial]. Let’s see which is stronger… shall we?”
[GRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!]
“[Magic Burial]!!!”
In an instant, a torrent of magical power that turns the world pure white is released from its hands.
“Guh… Aaaaaaah!”
The magical power is so immense that I can’t erase it in an instant like before. An incredible pressure is applied to my right arm as I receive the dragon’s [Destruction End Breath].
The will of the monster trying to take my life transmits through my right arm.
The killing intent hurled at me as if to devour me whole.
The pride of one who reigns over superior species.
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Despite feeling all of this, I didn’t feel like I would lose.
“…I made a promise, you know.”
I gradually push back the [Destruction End Breath], closing the distance to the magic dragon.
“That I’d defeat you and prove that this [True Dragon Slaying Fist] is the strongest magical tool.”
With each step I take closer, it tries to resist by exerting more power, but it’s meaningless.
“So — take this. A right straight from both me and Yueri!”
An all-out attack that doesn’t consider output eventually runs out of gas.
As I swing my right arm, the [Magic Burial] finally erases the [Destruction End Breath] with an explosive sound.
Having used up all its magical power, the magic dragon that was so fierce before now stands there, breathing heavily with its shoulders heaving.
Understanding that it can’t avoid what’s coming, it shows no sign of moving from that spot.
I twist my waist greatly and unleash a right straight packed with the magical power of the remaining two magic stone lines.
“[Limit transcendence Gear-Change-Strength]!”
[Guaaack!?]
The blow I delivered, striking through its tough scales, certainly sinks into its cheek, sending it spinning through the air.
And before my eyes lies the figure of the magic dragon, fallen and bleeding from its mouth.
[Guh… To think that I would lose again…?]
“Kukukuku, you’ve lost to other humans before, yet you had the nerve to say such things?”
[…You’re only the second. But there won’t be any more.]
“Why’s that?”
[Because you’re going to kill me.]
The magic dragon shows no sign of resistance, its posture natural as if ready to accept death at any moment.
[…That was undoubtedly my strongest [Destruction End Breath]. If I couldn’t defeat you with that, I’ll probably never be able to beat you.]
“How does that connect to you dying?”
[We have a rule that the loser must obey the winner. That’s why I came to attack this town, following the winner. You wish for my death, don’t you? Come on, say it. I’m not foolish enough to live in shame.]
…Wait. Did this dragon just say something incredible?
“Then, you didn’t come to attack Encartón of your own will?”
[To state the facts, that’s correct. After my dwelling was attacked, I lost to a woman named Floné Milfonti and was ordered to rampage in this nearby area.]
“…Well, you’re in luck. You’ve just escaped death.”
[What…?]
No way… Floné shows up here too…!
If this dragon’s story is true, I need to make it spill information about her whereabouts and such.
At the very least, it’s no longer someone I can kill on a momentary impulse.
For now, the premise is to let this one go… In that case.
“I’ll give you my order. Come to Vellet territory after the seventh sunrise.”
[…What?]
“I have many more things I want to ask you. So, come to my town and let me hear your story. Got it?”
[…Are you really okay with that?]
I nod my head in affirmation to the dragon’s question.
Of course I don’t really want to invite it to Vellet territory!
But the talk about Floné-related matters would be troublesome if carelessly overheard by others, so I have no choice but to bring it to Vellet territory, the safest place.
Ah… I wonder how I’ll explain this to Father…
[Heh… You’re an interesting man. Alright. I’ll keep my promise.]
“If you understand, you’d better leave this town quickly. Once the townspeople realize I’ve won, they’ll be eager to attack you.”
[You’re a strange one, considering we were just fighting to the death. But the loser must obey the winner… Let’s meet again!]
The human-like body swells up with a series of pops, wings sprout from its back, sharp fangs grow from its mouth, and the magic dragon returns to its original dragon form.
It deliberately lowers its head as if to show gratitude before taking flight into the sky.
The battle with the magic dragon that had plunged Encartón into hell came to a quiet close.
And so, the worst night in Encartón’s history came to an end.
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