488 483. Eighty Trials "Limbo".txt (1/2)

It's a place called the chasm between dimensions.

I recognize the space where only souls are allowed to be, as the 'afterlife'.

There are no living people. That's why I can safely say that I'm a 'true evil dragon (I)', and I've established a real magic (...), the 'God Killer Evil Dragon (Sin Fafnir)'.

Neither me nor Kanami are ordinary 'people' anymore.

The resumed battle is spun as if to deceive a ridiculous myth: ”The 'true evil dragon' and the 'false evil god' will face each other across dimensions...”.

Because of the inter-dimensional space, I was able to freely move the dragon's body - its infinite mass of flesh.

The Kanami that had been captured by the ”dragon's vision” was too gaping, so it opened its ”dragon's jaws” wide and jumped at it.

It wasn't a simple bite. Thanks to the 《God Killer Evil Dragon (Sin Fafnir),》 it is a bite with the reasoning of the ”God Killer”.

The 『Dragon Fang』 was bitten together, and something raw and warm and delicious was placed on the 『Dragon's Tongue』 - and at the same time, I caught Kanami, who had lost his 『Half-Magical Left Arm』, moving to the far end of the world.

By reason, I certainly should have caught the 'God' in the jaws.

Immediately, I used my ”dragon claws” to grab and kick the nothingness as if it were the ground. I flew towards Kanami, who was trying to escape to the end of the world.

Refreshing.

Flying through the endless 'chasm of dimensions' is a liberating feeling that makes my heart shake and I can't stop.

It's really wide. The new 80 layers were very just right and comfortable for me, who became a 'real bad dragon'.

And I missed it.

As I flew, I swallowed and remembered.

It's a story I read with my cousins a thousand years ago.

The battle between me and Kanami, as if to recreate the ridiculous myth passed down in my hometown

”The 'False Evil God' who had his arm chewed off, took pity on the 'God-Killing Evil Dragon' who was trying to push his way through hell.

”And before I knew it, I had Aleis' sword in my arm, which was restored to its original shape.

”There is no other way to save this poor dragon.

”Its white blade gleamed, and the 'dragon's paws' that led to the end of the world were cut in the blink of an eye.

”However, in the next blink of an eye, the 'dragon's paws' will be full of blood mist, and the 'dragon's paws' will be more bloated than before it was slashed.

-- and spun.

Probably, the other side has a similar point of view.

With that ”dragon's point of view” or ”God's point of view”, they should be observing ”just like a ridiculous myth”, just like reading a book.

Now, I was perfectly correct.

We are finally looking at each other, recognizing this spinning mythical battle (・・・・・・・・).

I'm glad.

But it's only because I'm perfectly aligned with Kanami that the battle begins to feel like a distant event.

For example, ”The 'dragon's breath' that crumbles all of the 'real evil dragons' attacked the body of the 'false evil god'. But by the magic spun by the gods, it will never reach --” and even as the battle heats up, it feels thin (...) as if it was written with ink dripping on white paper.

--Is this thinness the 'World of Kanami' that Kanami has been looking at all along---

My vision in the same dimension as Kanami's was unusually distant, rare and flimsy.

That's why I grabbed those flimsy pages with my dragon claws without mercy.

With both Dragon Claws, the ”False Evil God” on the next page took a break from the distance. No creature could ever capture the god if it continued to move forever to the end where even the infinitely huge 'true evil dragon' could not reach it--” and pulled hard on it.

Then, with a very light sound, the page tore in two.

I took those two, conveniently, ”The 'False Evil God' has taken a distance. It will never be able to move forever to the end where even the infinitely huge 'True Evil Dragon' can't reach it -” and I connect them together.

Then, the future will come when Kanami will not be able to escape as per that new page, so it really is a very flimsy dimension.

Honestly, I'm getting used to crossing dimensional barriers like this and competing with Kanami's 'writing'. I'm even starting to get a little bored.

Perhaps reading my expression, Kanami gives up on running and turns her face to me as if she's bitten down on a bitter bug.

Figuring out why, I stopped fighting for a moment.

In the meantime, our gazes continue to meet.

It doesn't simply mean that the 'dragon's eyes' and the 'God's eyes' are aligned.

What's important is that we are now equals--

”What do you think, Kanami? Is my real 'magic' strong?

'No, Serdra. It's too strong, it's ......

As equals, they spoke.

Neither of them are decent creatures anymore, their size difference is enormous, and common sense space and time do not function. But we were talking more than ever before.

I taste Kanami's 'half-magical left arm' on my tongue and continue talking.

''Kuhaha. As expected, 'Half-Magic (this)' is still fresh and delicious. I'd love to have another one of those weird arms to eat, but ......, but I'm sure I'll be tired of this flavor and desperate by then. That's how I know it's hopelessly boring, man.'

If you know you're bored (it), spit it out right away: ......

Unusually, Kanami was a bit angry.

She must have felt the danger of me eating and feeding off the 'semi-magical' part of one arm alone.

There was a clear hostility riding on that gaze.

Finally, he sees me as an equal enemy, as an equal enemy.

My 'dragon's cheeks' broke out in happiness.

But not yet.

More. Let's eat more and more.

Don't spit it back, you idiot! I'm going to take all of your divine power. .......... not someone else. I've decided to do it, even if it's a living hell.

'So how come ......?　You've been crying about Seldora all along. So why go that far: ......

Kanami asks straight to the sun-like Eyes of the Dragon.

There is no longer a single true heart I can hide behind in the ever-repeating ”why”.

You're going to have to go to ....... It's a good thing that you're not the only one. I'm not going to be the only one who's been in the same boat for a while now. And many, many others, thanks to everyone I've killed and eaten.

'No!　I've already read that one!　I'm not talking about anyone else!　I'm asking how Seldra herself feels!

It's probably because the purple thread has broken.

Kanami was deeply concerned about my mental state, which I no longer understand.

A really sweet guy.

However, I'm a bit dumbfounded by the question.

I sigh and answer the question, sighing that I still don't understand.

'That's because ......, you're my precious 'friend'. I'm embarrassed to admit it, but I selfishly thought that the 'reason stealers' were all important friends to me, regardless of whether they were in the north or south. I don't want to see your friend's painful appearance. --It's a good thing that you're not the only one who's interested in this. I'm not going to be able to get rid of it. Isn't that why it's not good enough?

'............!　............

When Kanami hears my true intentions, she opens her mouth to say it back - she knows it's all coming back to her, and she quickly closes her mouth.

And Kanami looks like she's about to cry.

She looks exactly the same as I do, even though the species is different, and she answers the question back.

'It's really no good, Seldora ....... It's all useless to do that ....... Because even if I am saved, I won't be 'happy' anymore. You're the one who made me realize that. The only person in this world that I needed was 'Rustyala'!　The only 'happiness' in 'my world' anymore is to keep seeking 'Rustyala'!　...... Please, please, please understand. That's why this 'worst' job of 'Lord of the World' is ideal for a flawed (guy) like me.

'I know, ....... I know you're better suited to this than me or Noi, man.'

Interrupt the ”magic” construct.

I need you to focus all of Kanami's attention on me.

Finally, decent.

-- as an equal 'friend', I was able to talk to Aikawa Uzumi.

And Kanami begins to shed tears as she speaks.

It seems that she feels the same way as I do.

I knew it, but everything I've felt up to this point is a mirror image of Kanami--

Yeah, I'm the best at this!　If you know that, then let's stop doing this: ....... I don't want to see Seldra suffer for one second. I want you to be as 'happy' as you can be for all the other 'reason stealers' (everyone else). ......!　I hope you'll be laughing at me for much, much more for all of us!

'I'll do it for all of you. It's just no laughing matter.

I wanted everyone to laugh a lot more ....... There was supposed to be a future where everyone was living 'happily' together ....... It's my fault that they all died because of me. If I don't get the ”curse” back home, I will!　If only I hadn't given up on that beginning day and kept building 'magic'!　If only I had tried a little harder, it wouldn't have happened!

'............. Yeah. Me too, I think.

'This guilt can only be masked by keeping everyone 'happy'!　Serdra, you know what I mean!　We have an obligation to redeem our failures!　And the strength to do your duty!　Now that we're here, face to face as equals, Seldra, you'll know all about it!

That one-sided scream of Kanami's was a real resemblance.

So I turned to the mirror and leaned back on the 'dragon's head' to deny it.

I know. That's why I know that you and I are much 'worse' than you. ...... Kanami, you have to hand over the master of the world to me. Let me save you.

I extended the 'Dragon's Paws' and opened its 'Dragon's Jaw' wide.

The preparations for devouring the power of the gods in order to fulfill that duty were all in place with the 《God Killer Evil Dragon (Sin Fafnir)》.

Only, Kanami denied it back with tears and a smile on her face.

''Ha, ha ha ....... I'm sorry, Seldra. No matter how much you wish to 'save' me, I won't be wishing to be 'saved' anymore. The only way I can save you is from me. I will continue to save everyone. That's the main character (me) who loved me in ”Rustyala” ...... and will be the last function left for ”Aikawa Uzumi” ....... It's okay (...), you don't have to worry about anything. --Your 'happiness' is my 'happiness'.

As soon as the word 'Rustyala' is mentioned, Kanami's focus is lost.

I don't think it's crazy .......

But I could well confirm that her spirit is even more limited than mine, including an empty smile that is not okay at all.

I had nothing but sympathy and camaraderie for that Kanami.

In bits and pieces. Kanami and I talk about our true feelings as equals.

''Haha ....... It's really a hassle to be the one who steals the reason ....... Just talking to each other is a huge pain in the ass, but do you want to match ”I want to be saved” and ”I want to be saved” from here on out?　I ain't motivated at all. ......

'...... troublesome is a line over here. I don't want Serdra to tell me just about how troublesome it is.

'Yeah, ....... But now I'm not a bother at all, am I?　My only rule is predation now. Kill the enemy, eat them, and take them away. I'm just following the traditional rules that have been in place for a thousand years.'

So, traditional?　Self-imposed rules like Teada and Fafner, on their own: ......

'Huh, aside from Fafner, did Tida say that too?　But yeah. You know, in the end, it's all about that push and pull. Fighting with someone else.'

I'm just not going to lose by any rules. ...... I've been entrusted with a lot of strong opponents (all of them) that I've fought to this day, and there's no one to beat anymore. There isn't one.

”No, Kanami. You weren't the only one entrusted with the job. I was, too. ...... so let's compare and contrast. Let's see who deserves to be trusted with everything, right here, right now.

”...... I know. I can't seem to 'escape' from it anymore. I'm going to accept the challenge from Seldra Queen Filion. Let's 'duel' and decide.

”Thank you, Kanami. It's been a really long time since I've been here. ......

It was really long. I felt like I was finally able to have a normal chat with someone after I became a 'real bad dragon' who got out of the range of 'people' and even fell into this ridiculous situation.

And finally, Kanami agreed to the 'duel' I wanted to have.

Our gazes met, our dimensions met, and our rules met.

In order to play the game in an ordinary way, we--

”Come on, Serdra. --Let's go get rid of the 'real bad dragon'.

”Go ahead, Kanami. - ”I was born for this moment.

It's also the moment the ”duel” begins.

In addition, the attacking spells that are triggered are also triggered at the same time.

Torsion Field.

The vibration field.

Both in earnest.

With trust and respect for the enemy, I used a magic attack to annihilate their existence with my first move - at the maximum range (field) that targeted the 'dimensional chasm'.

What was deployed first was Kanami's magic.

A huge vortex was generated around Kanami's small body.

However, for me, who became a 'dragon', huge means that the scale is beyond the scope of a 'human'. What flows in this godlike vortex is neither water nor air. It's the flowing vortex of the purple thread.

In an instant, the whirlpool had filled the 'Dragon's Sight'.

It's likely that it's creating a huge stream that extends to all dimensions, including the 100th layer and the dimension above.

The outpouring of violet magic particles is as brilliant as the stars.

The darkness of the Gap between dimensions combined with the beauty of a swirling galaxy.

The particles of that star magic power (hoshi no snare) went round and round - to me, who was swallowed up in it, it was only a murky stream, just like the time of the divine cocoon.