Chapter 71: Castle of Brimstone - True Power (1/2)
Good God, why the hell is this happening to me. Is my adaptive body that great? Truck-Kun, can I exchange my wishes for something else?
”Father told me a couple of weeks ago that I am to marry some nobody.” Ezra angrily puffed her cheeks, her crimson eyes glimmering with a ruby-red light, ”At first, I was against the idea, but after getting a wisp of your blood and knowing Yura had a thing for you, I change my mind.”
Gulping down, I suddenly saw something that caused my very cells to shiver in fear. Time suddenly began to bend as Yura stepped in front of me. A massive magical circle, so complex the very world around me seemed to burn, materialized.
The smile on Ezra's face faded as she shivered but didn't back down as she raised her greatsword. Black and crimson flames covered her very form as she stared down at Yura. Yet, to my surprise, I could see a deep fear radiating from Ezra.
Yura's hair had all but changed to silver as she took a single step appearing before Ezra in an instant. With horror, the young demoness tried to defend herself, but Yura's cold, sinister blade had already pierced through her neck, blasting her skull from her body. Blood showered her gorgeous face as she sneered, whispering something inaudible to me.
Suddenly Ezra's headless body exploded in a mist of crimson blood, decimating everything that came into contact with it. Unfortunately for Ezra, Yura had somehow appeared next to me. Her amethyst eyes glaring at the blood mist with disgust, ”How many more blood clones do you have, Ezra?” Yura bellowed, ”Levi and Asmodeus will not save you. that I can guarantee.”
”I do not need their help. You soul benders really are cheaters,” Ezra sharply said as her body began to reform, ”Your power of space and time has dramatically increased, but it would seem you have yet to awaken your Mortal Dao. Father neglected to tell me you were here, but nothing has changed, Yura. I will return, assuming my future husband lives past this trial. It's only a matter of time, my dear Yura.”
With a flick of her wrist, Yura returned to normal as her hair returned to jet black. A radiant smile masked her face as she watched Ezra vanish in a mist of blood.
”...Umm, what is going on? At this point, I feel like I am missing something?” I asked, utterly confused.
”oh, nothing, we just have a little argument,” Yura expressed with a shy smile, ”That's all. Truly!!!”
”Little?!” Rolling my eyes, I looked around at the devastated garden, not knowing what to do. It seemed like with each step I made, the pool of demons and devils I meet was rapidly increasing. Although I am interested in meeting the Olympian Gods...Hopefully, I will not have to pull a Kratos.”
Watching Yura slowly sit down, I watched as she slowly laid her head against the pavement. Light snoring echoed out as she lay defenseless beside me. Palming my face in irritation, I quickly lifted the useless duo up before returning to the library in a jiffy. With Ezra gone, it was far easier traveling around the castle.
Explaining what happened to Nora and everyone else, I told them to gather their things in preparation. I had this feeling that everything was going to end with this last trip. About three days had passed since that incident before Yura regain consciousness. A groggy looked appeared around her eyes as she smiled happily towards me, ”Yura, hungry,” came her reply in a child-like tone.
...So am I. I wanted to eat Edain, but apparently, he is one of your brothers. With an annoyed glare, I pointed towards her ring, ”there is food within that ring.”
”Yura ate it all,” She shouted, ”Feed me...Or else I will tell lady Emma.”
”Son of a bitch, Damn it, Yura; you just woke up now you're already blackmailing me.” I angrily blurted, ”Get dress; we will be leaving today. I feel we are close to the flame.”