Chapter 131 - Trump card vs trump card (2/2)

”I can say the same to you Crom Cruach, it's been a while since I enjoyed a fight this much. If you don't mind my asking though, why did you join the red dragons team?” At this Crom showed a very rare smile, and instead of answering, asked in return,

”First tell me this, how strong would you say we are compared to each other?” Dulio was caught off guard at the question, and replied,

”I don't know, I would say we're either even with each other, or very close to it.” Crom nodded and said,

”Indeed, what if I told you that each of my fights with the red dragon were almost instant defeats?” At his words Dulio froze, and his gaze turned to Alex, who was watching this fight from a ways away. Crom then continued talking,

”After he defeated me in the vampire territory, I left Rizevim and continued my training, but then he appeared before me to recruit me for the tournament. I challenged him once more and he said that if he won then I would have to join his team. I was defeated as easily as the time before that.” Dulio was speechless at his words, and didn't know what to think at his claims. At that moment,

”Joker Dulio's queen, rook, and bishop retired.”

He looked down and saw that the last of his comrades was also defeated, leaving him alone in the fight. Dulio then started laughing, and said to Crom Cruach,

”I guess this match is my defeat, even if I beat you then I have to face the rest of your team, including the mysterious Miss Sapphire and the guy you say is a lot stronger than you. But I don't want to end our fight just yet, so let's continue.” At his words Crom showed a small smile once more, and didn't say anything as the two restarted their match.

At the library Alex and the rest just watched with excitement at the fight continued above them, not caring about the collapsing ground around them. After what seemed like a long time, Dulio was covered with the light of retirement, and the announcement rang out,

”King Dulio has retired, red dragon emperors win!”