On a cruise ship wrapped in flames, two men are facing each other.

One of them was a prison escapee in black armor. The other is a vampire aristocrat in a white suit.

Both of them were covered in blood, and their expressions contrasted with each other's expressions. The escaped prisoner's face is contorted with pain, and the vampire continues to fight to the death with a smile on his face in ecstasy.

"What's the matter, Dragonslayer? How is your proud immortal body scarred?"

Vatora asked in a teasing tone. Behind him was a two-headed dragon enveloped in scorching flames. The scales covered in his body all shone with a sharp metallic glow. Fire Serpent and Steel Serpent - This is a synthetic beast created by the fusion of two Dependent Beasts.

"Impossible...... Why ......"

The man in armor panted as he clutched his greatsword.

Although their abilities have increased dramatically by fusing with the beasts, the attributes of the dragons attached to them have not changed. There's no reason why the Dragonslayer can't defeat them.

But his attack had no effect on Wattola's Beast. The flames around the beast can withstand the attacks of the dragon-killing sword, and the steel scales on its body can also penetrate the immortal body of the dragon-killing clan. The beast of Wattola is already superior to the man in terms of combat power.

"Most of the heroes who kill dragons will end up tragically. Some people were plotted by others, and some people were arrested and beheaded by those in power. Someone fell because of the curse of the enemy, and someone was betrayed and poisoned to death by his beloved wife - do you know why? ”

Vatora asked lightly as she used the secret skill of fusing and manipulating the beasts. The man in armor didn't answer. Or should I say that he has no energy left to answer questions.

"As a hero, I have gained more power than ordinary people, but because of this, I have lost my most important ability as a human being. That is the fear of confronting an enemy greater than oneself, and thus the loss of deceit, betrayal, cunning—and wisdom! ”

The words spoken by the vampires of the "old generation" clearly shook the armored man.

He remembered the rules he had forgotten because he had gained immortality. Just as the dragons-killers kill the dragons, the dragons kill the dragon-killers - it's as simple as that. If you want to hunt something, you must have the awareness that you may be bitten back.

If you want to get anything, you have to pay the same price! This is the truth of this world that will never change!

"Believing too much in one's own abilities and misestimating the enemy's strength, rashly challenging from the front. From the moment you indulge in your own power, you are already disqualified as a dragon-slayer."

The steel spear unleashed by Vatola's beast pierced the man's body along with its jet-black armor.

The man fell to his knees as he coughed up blood. The slash he unleashed with the last of his strength was still resisted by the flames around the dragon.

"Thank you for making me happy for a while. Alright, let's get back to where you need to be! ”

Looking at the man's falling, Wattola declared coldly.

Like the most striking color, Vatora's figure is rendered in a scorching sheen, and rising from the luster is a serpentine beast glowing with black light!

"Roar!" The serpentine beast roared, driven by a special force, the roar condensed into a substantial sound wave, and during the rolling, a trace of pitch-black cracks spread out from the void, like a hideous spear, hitting the opposite side!

"I see, Wattola...... You are constantly seeking adversaries...... Just to one day be able to fight an enemy that is stronger than ever......" the man muttered. These were the last words he left.

Until finally, it was completely devoured by the beast of Vatora.

Vatora watched everything in front of her, then dismissed the Synthesizer's summons.

Because of their fighting, the port burned everywhere. But the area of suffering is smaller than expected. The fire on Poseidon's Tomb No. 2 seems to have been gradually extinguished.

“…… Tobias, how is the damage to the ship? ”

Stopping the young vampire who was on standby, Vatora asked. Tobias Ja will answer immediately like a competent secretary.

"There is a partial breakage of the deck and living quarters, but it has no effect on navigation"

"That's fine. It's a great help to have you here, Tobias."

Wattola smiled as if she wanted to comfort her subordinates. No, Jia will shake his head a little proudly,

"Speaking of which, there is another escaped prisoner who is fighting with the Lion King's Mai Wei Yuan, what are you going to do?"

"yes, yes. It's a pity to give her the prey that you finally got your hands on......"

Murmuring to himself, Vatora licked his dry lips, a far cry from the ethereal feeling he had always given, a vivid expression full of war.

"Still, forget it...... Something nasty."

“…… Lord Wattola? ”

The lord's surprise decision made Jia Jiang look surprised. With a somewhat pleasant gaze, Wattola moved towards the inhabited quarters of the Isle of Strings.

"Ready to sail. It's probably better to be farther away from the island."

"Yes, prepare immediately. But is it okay to just leave the Fourth True Ancestor here? ”

Glancing at the ancient city that had already disembarked, Jia Jiang asked coldly.

Vatora brushed her blood-soaked hair back and smiled leisurely.

"Ahh I'll leave the rest to the ancient city...... Maybe you'll see something more interesting. ”

……

The blades that were invisible like a huge tornado rubbed against the atmosphere and fell.

Coming from the front was a tall girl with a long sword.

A simulated space fault generated by mana, blocking all physical attacks. The invisible slashes that Shutra D was proud of were always knocked down by Sayaka's sword.

Excited by this fact, the young man with Yunshui's hairstyle continued to launch more fierce attacks.

"What, that sword? Is it simulating cutting off space!? It's funny, bastard! ”

"Who's the bastard!? Hedgehog head! ”

Contrary to the high-level battle that was going on, the content of the two men's speech was rather inferior. For Sayaka, who hates men, Shutra D, who is as childish and violent as a schoolboy, is the object of the most disgust.

"That's why I hate men, savage, rude, rude, and stinky!"

"It doesn't stink at all!!!"

Shutra D flicked his wrist roughly. Although it seemed like it was just a random swing, all his movements would turn into huge blades that tore through the atmosphere.

The attack range reaches tens of meters, and it has the power to shatter reinforced concrete. Even Saya Hana can't win easily. Contrary to appearances, Sytra D is a formidable foe to be reckoned with.

"Do you mean, are you...... Over-adapted? ”

Shutra D's attack is not part of any of the attack magic systems known to Sayaka. And it's not like a demon with special abilities. Having said that, it doesn't seem to be a special weapon like "Huanghualin" that is used.

The only other possibility that can be thought of is the case of over-adaptors, born superpowers who don't rely on magic, but

"Huh? Don't confuse me with that impostor, idiot."

Shutra D denied it in a bad manner. His reaction made Sayaka slightly confused. What does it mean to be an impostor?

"Ring!"

Saya Hua fended off the invisible slash as she spread the metal spell. In an instant, the spells transformed into glowing birds of prey, tearing through the air and striking at Shutra D from all directions.

Sayaka is an expert in curses and assassinations. Rather than frontal combat, surprise warfare is what she is good at. And Shutra D, who has just finished attacking, should not be able to avoid Shikigami attack. But

"! What an annoying trick! ”

Suddenly, a new wrist appeared on the back of Shutra D. That's not the real **, but an illusion created by the power of the mind. However, these phantom wrists also began to unleash invisible slashes, knocking down the attacking Shikigami one after another.

"Is this ability ...... Tenbe?! ”

Looking at Shutra D, who had changed into six arms, Saya Hua finally saw through his identity.

Celestial - that is supposed to be a descendant of a subgod who is supposed to be extinct. It is said that they are the remnants of ancient superhuman beings who built a high prehistoric civilization. Although many relics and customs have survived, it was also the first time that Sayaka had seen a real person in person.

"You're right, stupid!"

In the face of Shutra D, who manipulated six wrists to carry out an onslaught, Sayaka could only defend unilaterally.

However, in this way, the body of his attack can also be understood. It was a telekinetic shockwave generated by the power of the Celestial Division—that was the secret of the invisible slash.

This is the strongest existence of all the winds!

Since he was able to manipulate such an astonishing telekinesis, it was understandable to call the adapters impostors. Yukina's spear didn't negate the invisible slash because his attack was an ability with a different system than magic.

From another point of view, the fact that this seemingly stupid man is actually an ancient superhuman makes Sayaka feel indescribable. Very disappointed to be honest.

Not noticing Sayaka's frustration, Shutra D opened his mouth and smiled arrogantly,

"If you understand, surrender quickly, big girl! Lao Tzu, I hate women taller than me the most! ”

"Where am I big! It's just that you're shorter! ”

Sayaka retorted angrily. It's true that Sayaka is a lot taller than Shutra D, but that's only because he's small, not because Sayaka is too strong.

Despite this, Shutra D inexplicably trembled his shoulders as if he had been hit,

"Bastard...... Obviously a big guy, he has to say what others care about the most! I'm hurt...... I've been hurt greatly, you human mountain! ”

"How big am I, hey!?"

Pointed out what he was concerned about, Saya was also injured, but Shutra D still stepped up his offensive unaffected. Although it can barely resist with "Huanghualin", it is almost to the limit. Because the weapon used by the Lion King's Mai Wei Yuan was not intended to be used in close direct combat.

However, even if you want to fight back, you have already run out of spells. There's no time to chant massive attack spells. If it's a sword witch like Yukina, you can hit the opponent straight in the chest. But Sayaka hasn't mastered that level of hand-to-hand combat.

"If you can use a magic bullet...... This kind of guy is ......!"

Thinking of the darts hidden under her skirt, Saya Hua bit her lip unwillingly. As an assassin, her trump card is not the sword. The true posture of "Huang Hualin" is the bow and arrow.