Published at 13th of April 2022 04:01:37 PM

568 Position of the Intruder

Making my wings larger with [Dragon Mirror], I fly up. Just the air currents of my passage are enough to throw Alphisss zephyr off balance.

Guh This much wont!

I release a [Dimension Claw]. As Alphiss struggles to regain her balance, a rift carves through the cliff wall behind her. She opens her eyes wide.

The next one will hit. You cant do anything here. Fall back.

As I say that to Alphiss, Lilixira prepares another four chakrams in her hands.

As I thought, youre far too naive.

Hey, if you do that now

The strength of those chakrams lies in their irregular trajectories and wide range of attack. If four of them fly though the area chaotically, it wouldnt be strange for Alphiss to be hit.

When I saw who came, I thought she wouldnt slow you down at all, but now that shes tripped you up for even a second, thats perfect.

The four chakrams mercilessly fly from Lilixiras hands. I-is she serious?

I already knew that she viewed the lives of her subordinates as disposable. But, Alphiss was her attendant. Id thought she must have had some feelings for her, but theres no hesitation at all in Lilixiras movement.

Im different from Lilixira. Even though Alphiss is Lilixiras subordinate, I cant kill her in cold blood.

At this point, theres no way the strength of a single Holy Knight will make a difference. Even though it cost me a second, I dont regret that I only threatened her. But, Lilixira seems to be different.

No, in this situation The area around Alphiss might actually be safe. Lilixira might have seen my threat as an attempt to fluster her, and launched an attack to avoid showing any weaknesses.

Even though Ive grown used to dealing with her chakrams, dodging them still relies on luck to some extent. Having an idea of where shes aiming is a huge help.

I fly down to Alphiss. Either way, her attacks cant hurt me much. I dont want to take multiple sword hits, but I can kill her immediately if she attacks. Its fair to say shes not a threat.

Ara This is a shame.

One of Lilixiras [Aprajita] chakrams suddenly appears with [Immortal Step] and flies towards me. Im surprised, but immediately know how to react. If I was my normal size, it would hit me, but in this form I can easily dodge.

I press down on the air with my wings, darting to the side. Suddenly, I notice something.

On this trajectory, its going to hit Alphiss. No, dont think about it. How many Holy Knights have I killed already in this battle? I cant loosen up now.

Alphiss must have come here prepared for death, too. I gave her a chance to run away. I also have Aro and the others waiting for me. No matter how I think about it, I cant afford to protect her.

Suddenly, the events of the royal capital pass through my mind. Soon after Lilixira betrayed me and I was her and the Holy Knights, the slime became a Legendary monster and went on a rampage. But then in exchange for the Holy Knights healing me, I promised to stop the slime.

Alphiss took part in the betrayal, but She persuaded those around her to stop attacking and called for them to heal me. If it wasnt for her, the city of Alban might have been entirely razed to the ground. For all she knew, I could have been attacked and killed by Beelzebub before I could do anything. Nevertheless, she gave up on trying to finish me off, and choose to save Alban.

After that was over I heard something strange from Aro. Apparently, Alphiss warned her and told her to quickly escape from the castle. That was what led to Aro fighting her.

When I first met her, Alphiss seemed oddly high-handed, but now I can understand. She probably isnt shrewd enough to be able to smile at someone she knew she was going to betray. Thats why If possible, I dont want her to die.

Its not the result of logical thinking, but a spur-of-the-moment decision. Making my body bigger with [Dragon Mirror], I fly backwards and stop Lilixiras [Aparajita] with my shoulder.

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I managed to deflect it. But, my left shoulder is gouged open, and my left wing is torn.

Why?

Alphiss asks me, an expression of shock on her face.

Why do you follow her! Looking at her now, knowing what shes done to you, how can you not see!? I know you let me go in the royal capital and tried to save Aro! I know you can think for yourself. So hurry up disappear!

I shout at Alphiss with [Telepathy]. She weakly lowers her sword arm and freezes atop the zephyr.

I, I

Four swords of light appear in Lilixiras hands. Now that my wing is injured, she plans to fight me in close combat.

Alphiss, its a wonderful surprise that you could be so helpful. It seems forgiving your self-centred actions was for the best after all. Please fly around and stay close.

Lilixira Only you could do something like this!

[Ideal Weapon]!

I transform my forelegs with [Dragon Mirror].

Im running low on MP, but thats the same for Lilixira. Ill end it in one burst in a counterattack.

In my hands, a giant sword and shield appear, shining with bluish-purple light. The shield is the same [Oneiros Flugel] as before, but the sword is new

[Oneiros Raizem]: Value L (Legendary)

[Attack: +240]

A greatsword that glitters with faint violet light.

Made from the fang of the [Dream Dragon] that rules over the world of dreams.

It is said that the boundary between reality and fiction will become vague for those cut by this sword, and they will be eventually brought to the world of dreams.

Temporarily lowers the [Illusion Resistance] of the cut target.