Noticing the change in my expression, the Pope quietly said while looking directly into my eyes, “As long as that curse binds you, you are essentially shackled in iron chains, unable to unleash your true potential. Conversely—” Pausing for effect, she then smirked slyly, “If I were to defeat you, now would be the opportune…
“Mitsurugi Sora,” the Pope said, firmly locking her eyes on me, her gaze recognizing me as an individual, unlike the distant look she had earlier. In a way, it felt like I was truly facing Pope Sofia Azurite for the first time. Her gaze, deep and dark, naturally made me tense. Fortunately, most of the…
“Tremor Style – Thunderclap.” I knew of this formidable technique the Pope had just uttered. It was a secret of the Phantom Blade Style I had seen when I fought Gozu Seema in Titis Forest. Why the Pope used the same technique as Gozu, I couldn’t say. But two things were clear: First, the composition…
With every clash of sword and scythe, a deafening metallic sound reverberated. The number of sword strikes had long surpassed forty and was nearing fifty, yet the intensity of the battle did not wane. Instead, with each exchange, it grew fiercer. Pope Sofia, now transformed into a winged aberration adorned with numerous eyes, ears, and…
“Call of Divinity, Descend.” As the Pope began to chant this spell, the rapidly intensifying magic surged towards me like a gale. It was a primal magic, so dense that it even felt physically oppressive. For an ordinary person, mere contact could cause unconsciousness, or even death—it was that kind of formidable power. “Damn it!”…
“――That concludes the events that happened three hundred years ago.” Having finished a long, dense story, the Pope said this to conclude the tale. After listening, I found myself unconsciously exhaling deeply. The Pope’s story of the past was that rich in detail. What was sealed in the Demon Gate was not a demon god…
Fangxiang Clan might be sacrificed for the reconciliation of two races—upon hearing Sofia’s speculation, Kazuma’s habitual frown deepened even further. He judged it to be entirely plausible. More precisely, Kazuma had harbored this fear even before Sofia pointed it out. He had been acting to avoid the worst-case scenario. However, the enemy, known as the…
“Please wait on the ship, Lord Kazuma! From here on, we will check ahead!” As Mitsurugi Kazuma arrived at the Green Woods Island’s dock and attempted to disembark from the ship, a young subordinate appealed to him with a look of determination. In response, Kazuma lightly shook his head. “I cannot just stay back. I…
“That was the Rebellious Sword instilled by Atori. Three hundred years ago, the dragon that resurrected on the island of Green Woods was sealed by Atori.” The shrine maiden of the village of Kamuna, calm and kind, yet with a mischievous streak, displayed the strength of a demon god in battle. Her power, honed through…
The dragon that was said to be sealed by the Golden Empire, Imperium. Seven hundred years have passed since the Pope declared that the seal was broken. The Mythical Creatures that emerged in great numbers three hundred years ago were likely a response to the dragon’s reactivation. Thus, the battle between the dragon and the…