A high elf is running through the dark forest.

(Its quite ironic that I came back into this forest even though Im a fugitive)

I inadvertently bit my lip too hard.

It was completely unexpected that they have a Magic User that is capable of using Illusion Breaker present on that place.

It seems that this other visitor was beckoned from the magician guild.

There are only few people that exist in this continent thats capable of using Illusion Breaker.

I dont know if I just have that bad of a luck.

Or possibly,

(Is this the rebound of my meet up with him last night?)

The thought that floated in my mind was his, Touka Mimoris face.

I cant help but feel a stinging pain in my chest.

Did he think that I had ran away with the Azure Dragon Stone in my hand?

Or did he already knew that my identity was revealed and left Mills just as he planned today.

Im honestly quite shocked that theres still some hints of sweetness left in this womans heart.

(Whichever it is, he must have already thought that I had betrayed his trust)

Zaaaaaahhhhh!

I slid the sole of my shoe to the side and faced towards my back.

Holding my sword in front, I prepared for the incoming ambush of this enemy that came from my behind.

(As I thought, I cant just escape anymore)

I was already prepared to be chased by the private soldiers of the Marquis and the people of the Mercenary Guild.

But, Ive never thought

[Gyooggeeehh! Gyyiiieeehhhh~!]

The cries of the Black Dragons were approaching.

(That the Black Dragon Knights were in this place)

I have just exchanged some attacks with one of the Dragon Knights.

Their ability was so great that theyve been called the Strongest Knights.

(If just their ordinary members have that much of a skill, then the people above them must have)

There were 5 Dragon Knights that holds the title of the Strongest Knights in the World.

They were dubbed as the Five Dragon Warriors.

These Five Dragon Warriors were also known in this continent as Heroic Blood Killers.

However, theres someone whose name was more widely known that them.

The Humanitys Strongest

Some say that its because of the existence of that one man The Humanitys Strongest that had made the Black Dragon Knights the strongest.

Hes not some of those children of Gods that fell from the heaven that had appeared in the legends.

Hes also neither a Hero from another world, nor did he come from one of those families who bear the Heroic Blood in their veins.

Hes just an ordinary person who climbed up and reached the seat of being the strongest person in the world.

(Although Ive heard that just The Humanitys Strongest have a power that matches a nation)

A dragon sprung out from behind the overlapping trees in this forest.

Without pause, the dragon aimed for the assault.

The mount that symbolizes the Black Dragon Knights, Wyverns.

Twisting my body, I intentionally tilt over on my back.

Gachiiinnn-!

The dragons fangs made a large sound as it try to bite me, but hit nothing but empty air.

In the meantime, I have avoided the bite of the dragon, but

This dragon certainly is releasing killing intent.

(Their target is not to capture me?)

Drip

There were some saliva thats drop into my cheeks from that dragons fangs that has missed its prey.

Its murderous red eyes were looking down and glaring at me.

At that moment-

Guruuunnn-!

With the increased strength from the rotation and the power of the wind spirit on my body

The weight of the centrifugal force also added into the power

I let the sword ride with the rotation of my body and slashed with it vertically.

Zubaaannnn!

Theres a visible slash on the black dragons throat as it collapses.

The black dragon tried to scream out, but its voice couldnt be heard.

Noticing its incapability to scream, the dragon rolled up the dust as it slid on the ground instead.

The dragon knight who was riding it jumped off and left the dragon.

That dragon knight who landed on the ground tried to reorganize his posture with the sword in his hand.

I quickly invoked the assistance of the wind spirit and used it to increase my speed.

In just a few steps, I had already closed in on him.

Shinnnnn!

The flustered dragon knight tried to step back in order to avoid my approach.

However, its already too late as I had cut his throat with the ice sword in my hand.

[Kahhaahhh]

Even if hes wearing that armor and helmet on your body, my sword would still be able to pierce through the gaps in his armor like in his neck or his joints.

The dragon knight fell down as blood flowed down from his neck.

Rustle, rustle!

Rustle, fuzzle, rumble !

[Giishhheeaaahhh!]

The next black dragon appeared after it crashed through some branches.

(It seems that theres none of them thats capable of launching fireballs)

There should be no need to worry that they would just burn this forest just to hunt me down.

I started slashing down on the black dragons that have been attacking in succession.

I also didnt forget to keep on thinking even while Im fighting them.

What should I do from now on

How I can escape

Where should I escape to

The Spirit of Light is currently in a state of confusion under the influence of the Illusion Breaker.

I wouldnt be able to change my face until it calms down.

(First, I should earn some time to)

[Just die obediently, Seras Ashrain!]

Gakkyyyiinnn!

Kllaannggg!

A swordsman leapt towards me.

At this time, Ive already drawn my sword.

The enemy has already been in danger.

As if my latest piece falls down into the board, it has sealed the checkmate for him.

After Ive crossed swords with him multiple times, the dragon knight finally became aware of it.

[Oh, no]

Slaassshhh!

Its already too late.

That dragon knight is dead.

Immediately after that, I brandished my sword without returning it to its scabbard.

I slashed the black dragons throat with the sharp blade of my ice sword.

Large amounts of blood spouted out of its throat as the dragon drew its last breath.

[Haaa Haaa]

I wipe away the sweat that flowed on my chin.

I mustnt get discouraged

[Hmm!?]

Fyyuuuuhhh!

Kaaaannnnnn!

A black spear flew into my direction.

[Wha!?]

I felt the presence of a black dragon from behind me.

I glanced towards where Ive felt the presence.

And I became shocked.

I remembered that technique that Touka had used to deceive me back then.

I remembered that he also appeared behind me in that forest.

(This is different from that time The enemy certainly is in front!)

That dragon from behind me is probably something intended to deceive me.

Invoking the power of the wind spirit, I rushed straight ahead like a sudden gust.

With the wind flowing around my body, I slashed towards the thriving bushes.

[So, youve seen through me!]

There was a man wielding a sword on the other side of the thriving bushes.

I feel like the atmosphere of his armor is slightly different from the ones the other dragon knights wear.

[My name is Gizun! Im the deputy of the vanguard corps led by one of the Five Dragon Warriors, Oban-sama! I dont have any resentment towards you at all, but Ill have you die in this place, Seras Ashrain!]

I understood immediately.

Hes a stronger enemy compared to the previous dragon knights.

I cant use the power of the light spirit right now.

Therefore, its not possible for me to use the combination ability of the three spirits.

(If I could use the power of the spirits, I could easily fight him)

I glanced at the rock at the right hand corner of my sight.

(If I could exchange my sword towards that rock behind him)

Kyiiinnnn!

Our swords collided with each other.

(Kuhh!? The speed of his slash is faster than I had expected!?)

Our swords repel each other out.

[Ive been looking at the movement that the Bakuos Empire has made thus far, and I thought they just aimed to arrest me but did they finally change their plan and they now want to end my life?]

[Fuunnn, the plan that was sent to us from the top isnt particularly changed! Fine! Ill tell you this before you die! We, the Oban Corps were under the orders of that deplorable man!]

I could feel Gizuns gaze slowly go lower and stopped towards my breasts.

Gizmo licked his lips.

[That beauty thats as sweet as nectar, that body that plays with the instinct of men! Many personages wants to keep it for themselves and lock it up into their birdcages! However, there are also people that wants you dead! Fuunnn~!]

Gizun pushes back my sword with his own.

[Kuhhh!]

Hes more powerful than I had imagined.

Most of all, High Elves werent exactly as powerful as humans.

I also cant concentrate most of my attention towards him.

This is because I also have to pay attention to that dragon behind my back.

(As I thought, this enemy isnt someone I could fight without my Spiritual Garment)

[Nngh!]

(Oh no!)

My feet were unexpectedly entangled in the mud and my stance was about to collapse.

Bashhaahhh!

Behind where my feet was tangled in, the black dragon has suddenly appeared menacingly as it spread out its wings.

[Giiishhhhaaaa!]

I could feel a stinging pain as Gizun struck at my wrist with the flat side of his sword.

[Ugh!?]

I lost the grip on my sword.

[I could see the shadows of fatigue in your eyes, Seras Ashrain! I should be quite thankful that you cant use all of your power! Or is it that youve become too tired with living your life running away from the pursuit of others all this time!? ]

[Nngh]

I tried to pick up the sword again.

However, my sword was kicked away.

In the next moment, I was held down by Gizun.

I turned away from his line of sight.

[If youre going to kill me Just kill me already]

[We were told to immediately kill you upon sight but I changed my mind. Its impossible for me to hold back with something like this in front of me]

(Kuh If I could just use the Spiritual Garment)

It should have been usable as long as the confusion of the spirit of light has subsided.

I need to settle down so that the confusion would subside as fast as possible.

[Rejoice, Seras Ashrain. If you havent known of this already This Gizu would teach you the pleasure of being with a man, and then kill you. Arent you glad that youd be able to know the joy of being a woman before you die?]

Gizuns grip on my wrist twisted.

[You dont have the pride of a k- knight Arent you ashamed of your wretched conduct Nngh!]

[Dont you f*cking nag on me!]

Pisshaaa!

He suddenly slapped my face with the back of his palm.

[Kuh.]

[Listen here? If you try to make any strange moves, that dragon over there would punch a hole right through your eyeballs with one of its nails. If you want me to kill you humanely, then just stay quiet there for a while.]

[..]

[Aaahhh To think that this day would come! The day that I would enjoy that Holy Knight famous for her beauty, as a man, Im really thankful for the God in heaven that governs over destiny for this day!]

[<Paralyze>]

[Now then, Lets just re move this Hmm? Ah? What the?]

[Giiieeehhh?]

(That voice)

From behind the thickets, his figure appeared.

[Oi.]

He held his hand towards me.

[The time for our appointment has long been over, you know?]