121 Apophis snake (1/2)

Zarxys, the god of death.

When you pass through the gate of transition, a huge desert spreads out in front of you.

It is still a bleak landscape.

There's nothing special to see in this land of only red sandy rock surfaces and sand.

The desert of Apophis is located south of Gipsyll in the same desert region, and is home to many clans of snakes such as the Lamia, Gorgon and Basilisk.

It is also the dominant domain of the snake queen, Deirdre.

After a short walk, a palace suddenly appears in front of you.

The palace of Apophis.

It is also the birthplace of our alliance, the League of Apophis, which was formed to fight against the Elyos.

This palace, hidden by this boundary, is where the Serpent Queen, Deirdre, should be staying at the moment.

When I reach the palace, a female Gorgon warrior guides me through the palace.

The corridors are completely blocked off from light and it is dark.

However, the queen's attendants, who have excellent senses, have no need for light.

Gorgon walks down the corridor without hesitation.

He enters the room he was led to.

The room is large, and the walls are beautifully decorated.

It's a true queen's room.

The queen, Diadona, is looking out of the large window that overlooks the great hall of the palace.

I see you have returned, Zarxys. Have you found your son?

Deirdre says without turning around.

'No, I can't find him. If so, he may have already been killed by someone else.

Zand, the god of dream sleep, is the son of Zarxys here.

We have long since lost contact with this unworthy son.

Before we lost contact with him, Zand gave me some important information. Maybe he had some more important information that was brought to the attention of others in Elyos.

Xand is a small god without much power.

If even Alfos found him, he would be killed instantly.

No, even if it wasn't Alfos, it was enough to get you killed by a Torl's. So you'd think he was already dead. So it's best to assume that he's already dead.

He lets out a sigh.

'Xand is not spared, but the information is spared.

'You don't mean to tell me you betrayed him, do you?

He laughs at Deirdre's concern.

'That's unlikely. I don't think the men of Elyos would join him, even if they were lying.'

The people of Elyos do not like us.

They don't want to join us, even if it's a lie.

No, they don't. So I'm dead? I'm sorry to hear that, Zarxys.

He shook his head at the words.

'Not really. I never expected him to be the first. More importantly, Deirdre. What have you been looking at?

From earlier, Deirdre won't look at us.

She seems to be looking out the window at the great hall below.

Come to think of it, I can hear the cheers coming from the Great Hall.

They seem to be doing something in the Great Hall.

I go to Deirdre's side and look out the window.

'What is this thing doing here?　Diadna?

I look down from the window into the great hall and see two men fighting.

Cheers are coming from those watching them.

One of the men fighting is Lavrus.

There is no way to misjudge a six-armed figure on a bull's head.

And the one fighting Lavrus is a human child with a long spear.

Of course it's not a human child. There is another form of truth, and he is not showing it now.

His name is Dahak, Prince of the Serpent. He is also the son of the serpent queen, Deirdre.

That Dahark is fighting with Lavrus in the Great Hall.

Lavrus is wielding a double-edged great axe. Dahak wields a spear three times longer than his own height.

The people around him watch the attack and defense with cheers.

'We are in hand-to-hand combat with Dahak and Lavrus. Zarxys. You can see. I'm sure you'll be pleased with the way you fought that Lavrus.

Deirdre says happily.

That's certainly true.

Lavrus is defending against Dahak's attacks.

Lavrus also tries to fight back, but he's ducked at every turn.

''Hey! Hey!　What's up with you, old man Lavrus!　You're never going to catch me like that.

'Shit!　You young man!

Although Lavrus uses not only his prized axe, but also the spears and swords he has in his other arms.

He cannot reach Dahak.

Still, it's a brilliant move.

Lavrulus is one of the strongest men here. I'm sure you're not going to be able to find a way to get the best out of it.

''That's it!　Don't do both of them!

Deirdona stops Dahak and Lavrus.

As expected, it's because both of them could get serious if they do any more hand-to-hand combat.

'I guess I win. Old man Lavrus.

Dahak says triumphantly.

'Han! What the hell are you talking about?　You said it was a hand-to-hand combat, so I took it easy on you!　In the first place, I haven't used Moloch's fire yet!

Lavrus says with a snort.

It's true that he didn't use Moloch's fire, which is Lavrus's backhandedness, but otherwise he's not the kind of character that can be tamed.

''Oh, I see. Then you want to get serious next time? Old man?　Next time, try using Moloch's fire.

Dahak lets out a frustrated voice at Lavrus' refusal to admit defeat.

'Hmph!　Young man!

Both sides hold their weapons at the ready.

If this continues, the real killing may begin.

The people around you who had been cheering and shouting until then are quieted down by the unusual situation.

''Don't stop!　The idiot is ！！！！！！！！！

The silence is broken by Deirdre's angry voice.

Looking to the side, Diadna's hair is standing upside down and her eyes are shining.

Diadna's evil eyes are awe-inspiring, even to the god race.

Dahak and Lavrus stop moving when they are exposed to Diadna's eyes.

'O Lavrus! Who is the one you must truly defeat? The hateful opponent who took away your abode?'

Deirdre leans out of the window and says as she slowly descends into the hall, floating through the air.

'Ah! I know!　I'm going to knock that brave man of light into the abyss!