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Sus.h.i.+

Toyo, SniperIRL, rN2

Guro

Vs Dagruel Part 6

s.h.i.+on's innermost

thoughts were swirling in fury.

She was angry at having

been toyed with by Dagruel, as though she stood no chance whatsoever.

Her rage, as she watched

her Elite Guard fall one after another

Her feelings of powerlessness

and dismay, and her yearning towards the strong— she acknowledges all of these

emotions, except envy which has swelled up, and restrains her remaining

emotions.

This was unlike her past

rampaging self, who simply faced her opposition with all her hatred, seeing

them only as her enemy, she was now observing with her soul.

Is it good or is it bad.

That itself, is not the point.

What really important is

whether she can suppress it or not.

These swirling emotions

within her, were but a hindrance to s.h.i.+on.

But, the thorn of envy

which was supposed to have disappeared, interferes with her thoughts

regardless, as though stabbing at her heart.

s.h.i.+on has always thought

of being the number one most important existence to Demon Lord Rimuru. But,

that is simply self conceit. But it was also because she understood this

emotion all too well, that it was so difficult to extinguish her envy towards

other beings that were stronger than herself or showed greater promise.

But even so――

s.h.i.+on has put into

practice, the act of accepting things for what they are.

As per Rimuru's words,

it is the concept of seeing the true nature of everything with your soul.

As a result, though it

didn't cause any drastic changes, s.h.i.+on's true nature underwent a placid

change.

She now fully

understands her own strength that is not swayed by her emotions, her own true

worth.

With the exception of

the thorn of envy, all of s.h.i.+on's remaining thoughts are now clearly unified.

It was a mental change,

not a physical one.

s.h.i.+on's evolution was

occurring in a manner not visible to others.

The battle with Dagruel

began.

Her soul understood

right after that. Just how unfathomable and overpowering Dagruel really was.

When they first met she

never did notice, that hidden under his una.s.suming appearance, lied a furious

raging soul.

It can also be said,

that seeing her ideal, the ultimate complete form that she pursued, gave s.h.i.+on

the s.h.i.+vers.

If she was to think

about it calmly, the fact that the difference in power between herself and

Dagruel was decisive, it was all too obvious that this wasn't a matter where

she was able to stand against him or not.

But, even so.

The word

"retreat" does not exist in s.h.i.+on's dictionary.

Rimuru's strategy is

flawless. That is how it must be.

What that means, is that

so long as there are no further orders, she has no reason to fall back. That,

was what s.h.i.+on thought.

Purely believing in

Rimuru, following her orders to the letter.

In a sense, one could

say she has stopped thinking. But, to s.h.i.+on, Rimuru's orders are absolute and

is the only thing that mattered to her.

 (That Person, won't blindly give orders

without some form of insurance elsewhere. Then, until further orders are given,

all I need is to do what I was ordered to.)

This was why, s.h.i.+on

shows no fear in the face of death, and holds the lines with the resolve of not

retreating.

Ruminas' cooperation was

mostly unexpected.

The prideful vampire

princess, vehemently hated putting herself at risk.

With as much wisdom she

had, she more than understood how impossible victory is at this point.

s.h.i.+on thought, that

Ruminas should have already fled from this battlefield, if she already knew

that much.

 (This is really unexpected. If I was alone, I

should have been taken out of the picture long ago.

Demon Lord Ruminas, is

my impression of her mistaken...

Hmm, maybe that's

also――)

Such idle thoughts

surfaced briefly, but s.h.i.+on quickly shoved that to the back of her head.

s.h.i.+on doesn't have the

elbowroom for such thoughts, she fully understood that.

At any rate, now that

she has crossed swords with him, she could tell, that Dagruel still has

something up his sleeves.

If he were to really get

serious, she would be swallowed up by that power all too easily, that was what

it felt like to s.h.i.+on.

If so, her objective

would be to resist as much as she possibly could, so as to properly understand

the true essence of that power.

With that firm resolve,

s.h.i.+on has continuously took to the challenge in an almost reckless manner.

Against Dagruel, whose

essence was similar to her own.

s.h.i.+on brandishes her

blade, to carve into her own soul the form she pursues, which she sees in

Dagruel.

And so, the cycle

repeats as Ruminas revives her――

――The World’s Time

stopped――

Before s.h.i.+on's

consciousness, lied a world without color.

“Not yet! It's not over

yet!!”

She tried to open her

mouth with the intention to roar out as such, but s.h.i.+on's body showed no

response.

Her body was stopped

where she was, unable to stand up. Rather, she was unable to even open her

mouth.

As this happened, the thorn

of『Envy』which has been a

nuisance to s.h.i.+on's emotions for the longest time, the root that was lodged in

her Core (heart) which caused all her emotional problems, it felt as though it

just went and disappeared.

As the same time,

"White Frost Dragon" Velzard awakened the Ultimate Skill『Envious

Lord Leviathan』, but this was not something s.h.i.+on knows

of, and it wasn't something she would care about either.

The important thing, was

that the emotion that was hindering her is gone now, that was all.

 (As expected of Rimuru-sama. To have even

foresaw this happening!)

This was but s.h.i.+on

jumping to conclusions, but it was the truth to s.h.i.+on.

Elation and yearning

filled s.h.i.+on's heart, and what felt like an unbelievable amount of power welled

out from within.

Pure unbridled violence.

The power to destroy.

Irrelevant to good and

evil, the Tyrant's Power.

《Individual: s.h.i.+on

undergo ability evolution, Ultimate Skill『Tyrannous Lord

Susanoo』was acquired.》

The voice of the world

resounded.

Shortly after, s.h.i.+on's

consciousness returned.

She was in the colorless

world still, but she has no problems with her cognizance.

In place of sound, an

individual's will is transmitted directly. Which meant, that words are not

needed.

In this Frozen World,

which is governed by its own set of special "rules", s.h.i.+on started to

adapt immediately.

Ultimate Skill『Tyrannous

Lord Susanoo』, made that possible.

The foundations of her

skill evolution were more than sufficient.

 (Much appreciated, Rimuru-sama!)

That, was Ciel's

handiwork, with her foresight of s.h.i.+on's evolution.

Even though she has only

just obtained Ultimate Skill『Tyrannous Lord Susanoo』,

it easily became fully optimized, and was "fitted" onto s.h.i.+on.

For s.h.i.+on who has

constantly been evolving her mental state, controlling this boisterous energy

was all too easy.

In fact, it was because

this was possible, that she awakened to this ability.

Mind over body.

Thus, with the evolution

of her mind, it also triggered s.h.i.+on's racial awakening.

She is now a Combat

Spirit Oni (High Rank Divine Monster Spirit), a being which specializes in

physical combat.

A spiritual ent.i.ty that

can infinitely regenerate its physical body. But, has attacks that are capable

of destroying the opposition's soul.

s.h.i.+on has evolved into

what can be called the Natural Enemy of Spiritual Lifeforms (Energy Creature)[1].

She makes use of the

Energy borrowed from Veldora, to compensate for what she could not make up for

herself.

And, once again.... , s.h.i.+on recreates her own

body. Into a body that is optimized and purely made for combat.

She notices at this

moment, that she has been unconsciously borrowing power from Veldora.

Her consciousness which

felt like it was mostly instinctual and roaming within a fog, now felt

refreshed as though under a clear blue sky.

s.h.i.+on has now fully

awakened.

s.h.i.+on takes her stance,

with her beloved katana "True: Hercules’ Edge[2]".

「I have kept you waiting.

However, as you hoped for, I shall give you some amus.e.m.e.nt.」

She speaks to Dagruel,

in a polite manner.

In this Frozen World, Dagruel

and s.h.i.+on's true battle begins.

A flash of blades

crossing.

That was but a metaphor,

as such phenomena do not happen in this world without light.

But, this was the only

appropriate way to describe what was happening, as s.h.i.+on's swings a.s.sault Dagruel.

Hardening his body

beyond the hardness of diamonds, Dagruel receives the attack with his two arms.

But, due to taking the

impact from the katana swung from an overhead stance, both of Dagruel's knees

sunk into the ground.

Dagruel opened his eyes

wide.

In this Stopped World,

the air won’t get vibrated.

As there is no medium

now, energy transmissions do not happen.

It is now a situation

where one would need to push their way through the molecules with their own

bodies.

Which also meant, it is

also impossible to gain momentum from kicking off the ground. Impacts generated

by the force directly dig into the earth, which results in what just happened

to Dagruel at this moment.

The laws of physics do

not apply in this Frozen World.

As for the laws of

magic, it is impossible to activate almost every known type.

It's obvious, that

combat in such special circ.u.mstances will differ from the norm.

Dagruel clicks his

tongue, releasing excessive amounts of his power, and pushed back s.h.i.+on's

katana. Inversely, this time it was s.h.i.+on whose legs were caught in the ground.

The two continued

exchanges between blade and fist, and slowly both sides naturally grasped the

nature of how combat flows.

Dagruel followed his

instincts, while s.h.i.+on learnt from the situations that happened.

The battle intensified.

It wasn't just the

appearance that looked intense, the invisible battle between abilities was

taken into account too.

Dagruel, had no Ultimate

Skill of his own.

His existence alone can

be called "Ultimate", as a being who is almost equal to the True

Dragons.

His fists alone could

cause destruction on levels that warp the laws of physics, the special

vibrations caused would interfere with the earth and the atmosphere, resulting

in storms of destruction.

But, even such special

powers, held no meaning in this Frozen World.

「s.h.i.+on, I have no clue

how long that sister of mine is going to stop time.

What's definite, is that

your chance at victory is only possible within this Frozen World, that alone.

When time flows,

Dagruel's powers will come into effect. Keep that in mind.」

Veldora's words, were

delivered telepathically to s.h.i.+on.

「My grat.i.tude for the

advice. Veldora-sama.」

s.h.i.+on gave her thanks,

but in truth she did not understand the real meaning of those words.

But, on a instinctual

level she recognized the danger.

As of now, the

destructive vibrations in Dagruel's fists, only affect the area that it hits.

That was the reason how s.h.i.+on is battling on equal footing with Dagruel, as she

is responding on that a.s.sumption.

But, it was very likely

what Veldora's words meant, was that Dagruel's attacks are able to connect in a

wider area when time is not stopped, that much can be a.s.sumed.

This wasn't anything

conclusive unless she took a hit for confirmation, but the danger wasn't hard

to imagine.

That's not something

anybody would want to test out.

With the intent of a

short decisive battle, s.h.i.+on increased her swinging speed one more level.

Dagruel with his

hardened body, repels s.h.i.+on's katana with his bare hands.

「Hou, having exchanged

this many blows with me, not even a chip on that blade.」

Conversely, Dagruel

commended s.h.i.+on's katana which was unblemished.

His praise was not

empty, and s.h.i.+on also felt that he meant what he said.

「Naturally. This beloved

katana of mine, was given to me from Rimuru-sama.

I pour my heart and soul

into it every day, you can call it another part of my body at this point.」

Just as s.h.i.+on said, she

polishes her katana daily, and it has become accustomed to her aura.

Calling it a part of her

body is no exaggeration, as "True: Hercules’ Edge" also evolved into

the G.o.d cla.s.s together with s.h.i.+on's evolution.

It was because of this

that it is immune to Dagruel's Weapon Destruction ability, but this should be

called good luck for s.h.i.+on.

And, what was really

lucky, would be the similitude of their abilities.

s.h.i.+on's ability, which

could be called the natural enemy of spiritual ent.i.ties, Minus Break.

Activating the effects

through her normal attacks with her katana, she plunders the target's Energy.

The effect activates even if the attack is blocked.

In addition, along with

the fact that she is capable of converting the energy borrowed from Veldora

into her own, she is able to make use of any energy that is plundered.

Though she has an upper

limit to her own Energy, she can just use her opponent's Energy to cover for

her own losses.

It can be said this

ability further exemplified s.h.i.+on's immortal status.

And finally, as per the

name of the Tyrant, being able to control any kind of riotous Energy, is what

should be said to be the true worth of s.h.i.+on's ability.

For s.h.i.+on to be able to

even properly exist before a being such as Dagruel who is a ma.s.s of Energy, is

precisely thanks to the abilities of the awakened『Tyrannous Lord Susanoo』.

In comparison, Dagruel's

very existence is a supernatural phenomena.

Hardened Defense・Weapon

Destruction・Existence Destruction・Magic

Immunity・Neutralize Attribute・Ignore Defense――

These, are but some of

the abilities he wield as an Ultimate Living Being.

Under normal

circ.u.mstances, engaging in melee combat with Dagruel is utterly suicidal.

Transcending physical

and magical elements, an existance likened to a G.o.d of Destruction. That, was

Dagruel.

But, the ability『Tyrannous

Lord Susanoo』that s.h.i.+on awakened to, gave s.h.i.+on the

means to stand against Dagruel.

Which meant, the ability

is capable of something similar(to Dagruel).

The ability of Unique

Skill『Cook』,

to "bring a desired result of the user" has evolved――into complete

manipulation over the law of causality

This isn't something on

the level of Majin Laplace's『Future Vision』,

it is an Absolute ability.

It is not prediction,

but purposefully causing a result that is intended.

Before s.h.i.+on evolved,

her being able to move when time was stopped, was due to the effects of her

Unique Skill『Cook』.

Being able to control

the law of causality, meant becoming unrivaled, in a world where time is

stopped.

All cause and effect, so

long as they are in a world where time does not flow, s.h.i.+on's will is given the

highest priority in such a world.

「――how unbelievable....

For her abilities to be above mine――」

In terms of Max Energy,

Dagruel had many more times the amount Shoin had, but s.h.i.+on was able to stand

toe to toe against him because of that fact.

However, even with

s.h.i.+on's new abilities, it is impossible for her to overpower Dagruel.

That, was proof of the

similitude between s.h.i.+on and Dagruel.

If you were to compare

their abilities, s.h.i.+on is superior. But, the two of them are on par with each

other if you take the overall power into account.

After a number more

exchanges, Dagruel noticed this.

His face turned bitter,

as he glared at s.h.i.+on.

Dagruel has noticed,

that his abilities were being nullified. That, was caused by an ability that

was similar to Dagruel's true nature.

Which was why they

rejected each other, and both sides were nullified.

In this『Suspended

World』where

all forms of disaster causing supernatural powers are sealed, s.h.i.+on and Dagruel

lacked the power to deal a decisive blow to either side and were locked in an

unending brawl.

Attacks which were

supposed to ignore defense and cause damage, were being completely evaded so

fatal damage is avoided.

Both sides nullified the

opposition's attacks, and simply consumed their Energy.

If this went on, in this

Frozen World, it looked like a scene which would make one think of a

never-ending battle.

But that balance, would

be broken in a single moment.

That's right, time

started moving once more.

At that exact moment,

Dagruel became certain of his victory.

His superpowers which

were sealed are now released. What that implied, was that he is now able to

unleash those superpowers which gave him the nickname "Earthquake".

Dagruel, releases a

ma.s.sive all range attack onto s.h.i.+on.

They were equal in the

Stopped World due to her abilities, but things are different now that the laws

of physics are back in motion.

The number of rules to

control exponentially increased, which created many more results from cause and

effect.

Complete predictions,

and phenomena control has become more difficult to accomplish. That was already

a feat, when the opponent was on equal footing.

As per Veldora's

warning, s.h.i.+on's only chance at victory was while the Stopped World was in

effect.

The ground quaked, with

tremors that made standing up nigh impossible. At the same time, the atmosphere

roared as it twisted, and lightning crackled.

All of that, culminated

into the attack onto s.h.i.+on, a.s.saulting her all at once.

With the effect of the

absolute ability of Ignore Defense attached, all for the express purpose of

taking s.h.i.+on's life――

Even with Ultimate Skill『Tyrannous

Lord Susanoo』, nullifying all of that was impossible.

 (The overwhelming difference in Energy, is the

biggest wall between you(s.h.i.+on) and me!)

Dagruel's inner exclamation,

did not reach s.h.i.+on.

All of the attacks had

the intent to take the target's life.

And so, Dagruel who had

total confidence in his victory――

「Chaotic

Fate!![3]」

Opened his eyes in

disbelief.

s.h.i.+on, has moved in for

the counterattack.

s.h.i.+on understood that

she was unable to totally defend against the attack, so she discarded defense,

and put in everything she had into offence.

 (The fool! Do you intend to peris.h.!.+?)

Toward the blade which

was swinging upwards in his direction, Dagruel extended his left hand out to

nullify it ―― only to show confusion when that very blade disappeared.

Right after, the burning

sensation of pain ―― pain, which he has not felt in a few millennia ―― reached

his brain.

s.h.i.+on's finis.h.i.+ng attack

slipped through Dagruel's cognizance, and reached his body.

However――

s.h.i.+on's body too, took

the full brunt of the mult.i.tude of attacks that were born from Dagruel's

superpowers.

Even if s.h.i.+on's body had

gone through evolution, this attack was fatal ―― or, should have been.

「Re:Birth

(Resurrection)!!」

A chilling voice,

reverberated across the battlefield.

s.h.i.+on who was doomed to

perish, was brought back from the abyss of death, by Demon Lord Ruminas'

Ultimate Skill『l.u.s.tful Lord Asmodeus』.

If time is flowing, that

means support from Ruminas can be counted on too. With that reasoning, it was

s.h.i.+on's strategic victory.

s.h.i.+on placed her bet on

Ruminas reviving her and not retreating.

「Fufufu,

thank you very much, Demon Lord Ruminas.」

「You

blockhead.... You totally antic.i.p.ated me giving a helping hand didn't you?」

「Of

course, I believed in you. Demon Lord Ruminas.」

「Just

call me Ruminas. I too, shall address you as s.h.i.+on from today onwards. Any

complaints?」

「No....

Not at all, Ruminas. I too, shall think of you as a friend from today onwards.」

「Fuhn!

Do as you like![4]」

Ruminas' face was

flushed scarlet, even though she said that. The same can be said for s.h.i.+on――

When their two faces

met, both averted away as though embarra.s.sed.

The battlefield's

tension in their vicinity loosened.

The fighting was still

ongoing at the other locations, but with the fall of the head of one side, it

affected the morale of both sides in no time at all.

Anxiety could be seen in

the Giant Army, which resulted in the defense forces gaining the upper hand.

The one on one battles

between Grasword and Albert, Fenn and Adalman restarted, but the giant side

lost much of their earlier momentum.

The defeat of their

elder brother, has probably affected the both of them too.

And amongst all of that,

「Kuaーーーhahhahhah!」

A certain someone not

reading the mood laughed.

It was Veldora.

「Well

done! You did splendidly, s.h.i.+on. Well done indeed. You went above and beyond

what I have predicted!」

Veldora laughed

pleasantly.

Ruminas glared at the

laughing Veldora,

「What,

you were around? You stupid Lizard (Evil Dragon)[5]!

And spat her piece.

Veldora was spooked for

a moment, he then puffed up his chest as he pulled himself together.

「Of

course I am, I was worried for the whole lot of you, so I was watching over

everyone!」

He said that as though

he wanted to be thanked for it, but there was no change in Ruminas' icy cold

att.i.tude to him.

But, it was the truth

that he did help out albeit in the shadows.

Fact was, while the『Suspended World』was

in effect, the being(s) that were responsible for suppressing Grasword and Fenn

―― his clone that was in charge of Fenn sent out distress calls multiple times,

but they were ignored. At that time, much of his Energy was being

"borrowed" by s.h.i.+on, so he didn't have much to spare ―― were none other

than Veldora's Parallel Existences.

Despite that, it's not

like he can proudly say that now considering the current mood, so Veldora was

at a loss for words.

He broke out in cold

sweat, before Ruminas' devilish heterochromia gold and silver eyes, words were

unable to exit from his mouth.

 (Gu, gunuuu.... Why, am I being treated like a

villian――)

You couldn't really

blame him for getting slightly teary eyed.

「So,

what have you come here for? Everything is more or less wrapped up.」

To Ruminas' cold words,

Veldora felt like running away.

But, the one who saves

Veldora from his predicament, was Dagruel who should have been defeated by

s.h.i.+on.

「Fu,fuhahahahahaha!

It has been quite the few millennia, since my knees have made contact with the

ground.

More so, the feat of

getting blood to flow from me, there have been none except Veldanava himself.

s.h.i.+on, you, have every

right to be proud!」

Dagruel got back up, as

he said that.

The blood flowing down

from his head, showed no sign of stopping due to the effects of s.h.i.+on's

ability.

Despite that, Dagruel's

Aura only increased in vigor.

「Humph.

Still standing huh, as expected of Dagruel.

s.h.i.+on, take a breather

where you are.

As I thought, I'm the

only one who would be able to be his opponent.」

Veldora advanced,

towards where Dagruel was.

And――

「You

should revert to your original form. Let us conclude this battle, with

everything we got!」

He grandly exclaims.

Dagruel nods,

「Fufufu.

Dragon and t.i.tan, let me show you which is greater.

Don't you hold back now,

Veldora!

Grasword, Fenn, come to

me.

Now is the time, for us

to show our real power!!」

He bellows, in response

to Veldora.

His body releases an

overpowering Aura. In addition to a strange atmosphere.

Utterly oppressed by the

pressure, s.h.i.+on and co. were unable to say anything at all.

Veldora glanced to s.h.i.+on

and co.

「s.h.i.+on,

when the battle begins, you should put everything you have into defense.

Adalman and Albert too,

everyone need to pour everything to maintaining the barrier.

Better not lose focus,

or all of you will get dragged in and get blown――」

Veldora spoke as though

as stating fact, like everything was already decided.

But, to his serious

tone, s.h.i.+on and co, not even Ruminas refuted him.

Veldora continued

speaking.

「Dagura,

Ryura and Debura ―― Pay attention to what you three are about to witness.

I, am going to kill your

father. Watch the battle, and burn everything that happens into your eyes.

What’s about to happen,

is a battle of Myths. All of you are witnesses to this battle――」

Veldora subtlety

finished speaking.

「「「――h!?」」」

The 3 brothers were

dumbfounded unlike their usual selves.

However, they seemed to

have understood that something extraordinary is about to happen.

「「「Understood,

Veldora-sama!」」」

They nodded in unison,

to show their acknowledgment.

With a satisfied look,

Veldora turned to face Dagruel.

Over on that side,

Dagruel and his brothers have finished their preparations too.

「Seal

Open, Trinity (Three in One Body!!」

With Dagruel's roar, the

ancient seal was broken.

The brothers Dagruel,

Grasword and Phen, were enveloped in a dazzling light.

This is, the second

coming of the Destruction G.o.d from the Age of Myths.

Clad in unimaginable

amounts of Energy, Ashura[6]

of the t.i.tan manifested.

s.h.i.+on and co. understood

immediately in one glance, that t.i.tan is not something any of them can match.

All except the most

powerful of beings, a True Dragon, who was before them.

「Kuahahahaha!

Is that form are your true visage? Dagruel!

Very well! I shall take

you on with everything I have!!」

Veldora transformed into

his Dragon Mode.

And so, the battle of

Myths, between two supernatural beings begins.

Meanwhile.

 (Oh I’m so glad! Here I was worried that I

wouldn't get my turn――)

No one would ever guess

that this was what Veldora was really thinking of at that moment.