130 The Unbelievable God of Death (1/2)
Tai's seven different colored flame dragons flew towards Camazotz, while he himself rode a green flame dragon at rapid speed. The flame dragons all hit at once, causing a vibrant explosion of icy flames, lightning flames, and more.
A loud shriek pierced everyone's eardrums as Camazotz stumbled several steps back. When the flames cleared, his body was revealed to be completely unharmed.
”Tsk.” Tai clicked his tongue while lazily waving his fan towards himself. ”I knew you were going to be a tough son of a bitch.”
”Who are you?!” Camazotz growled.
”Me?” Tai smiled. ”Don't you think you should be asking the person behind you instead?”
”Behind me?” The bat hurriedly turned around in panic.
Ed had snuck up behind the bat, chimera scales covering his body. Purple flames concentrated on the tips of his fingers as he clawed towards the mutant's eyes.
Camazotz quickly dodged to the side, causing Ed's attack to just barely scratch the skin around his eyes. He hissed loudly. ”A cheap move. As to be expected of weak humans.” He licked his lips. ”But I'll happily devour you all!” Purple mana so thick that it was visible to the naked eye began radiating off the bat's body. The mana transformed into two translucent hands several times the size of his body.
”Hmm?” Ed rose an eyebrow as he prepared to defend himself. ”What? Not going to use any of those powers you've stolen?” He questioned half out of curiosity and half because he wanted to taunt the enemy.
”Kekeke.” The bat chuckled. ”Very well. Originally, I was going to hold back, otherwise it'd be no fun. But since you insist!” Suddenly, red flames appeared beneath his feet and spread in all directions. ”FEAR MY FLAMES!” He roared as the fire quickly shot towards Ed.
”You're joking... right?” Ed questioned in disbelief as he easily deflected the weak flames with his mana. ”Stop fooling around.” He frowned. ”I could've took that attack just a few weeks after I first became an esper.”
”Humph!” The bat snorted. ”I was just warming up! Behold, the power of dark ice!” Shards of black ice congealed in midair and floated around the bat. They shot forward like bullets as the bat waved his hand forward.
Ed hurriedly released his recently acquired red water and covered the ice. Shockingly, the dark ice melted easily without him even having to use much mana. Confused, Ed glanced at Tai, his eyes asking for an explanation.
Tai shrugged as he circled around the bat, coming closer to Ed to join forces. ”Maybe the bat likes fooling around?” He guessed. ”It easily withstood my all-out attack after all.”
'Just what is Camazotz's game?' Ed wondered as he slowly looked around the battlefield. Rubi was engaged in battle with the general. Well, that was actually putting it lightly. The general was covered in some type of strange armor, but Rubi was treating him like a sandbag. Every punch she threw towards the man caused rings of fire to explode outwards as the earth trembled. If anything, she was a monstrous beast in human form. As for the other espers, they seemed to be holding their own against the soldiers just fine.
”Oh, shit.” Ed muttered as a sudden realization set in. He hurriedly looked to Tai. ”You idiot! You didn't set anyone against the fat guy!”
”The fat guy?” Tai confusedly turned around while cautiously watching the bat out of the corner of his eye.
”HINA! HINA! WAKE UP, HINA!” Tears poured from the fat man's eyes as he cried over his granddaughter's unconscious body. Suddenly, he glared towards Tai. ”I'LL KILL YOU!!!” Golden light, white light, and green wind covered the man's body, and then, he was gone.
”Where did he go?” Tai looked around in confusion.
Suddenly, the man reappeared directly in front of Tai's face. He growled through clenched teeth. ”Remember the name of Souma when you meet King Yama in the afterlife.”
”Prime Minister Souma?!” Tai replied in shock as he hurriedly covered himself in yellow flames to attempt defending himself.
Shockingly, Souma's hand sliced directly through the fire completely unimpeded. Tai barely managed to move back to avoid a critical blow, but he still received a large gouge on his forehead, causing his own flowing blood to partially blind him.
”Ed.” Tai grimaced as he focused on the prime minister. ”This battle just got a lot more difficult. Think you can handle the bat solo?”
”The names Camazotz!” The bat growled.
Ed glanced at the bat and hesitated a moment before nodding. ”If its attacks stay as weak as before, then I should at least be able to stall the fight.”
”Thanks.” Tai sighed. ”If you can, try to win. We can't leave any witnesses here, otherwise I'll never hear the end of it when I reach my sect. To think I'd cause such an international incident by mistake.”
”Alright.” Ed agreed while focusing on the bat.
”So, all of the partners decided?” Camazotz grinned. ”Tell me, boy. Why are you attacking me anyways? You must know you're out of the league when fighting the great Bat God of Death, Camazotz!”
”We naturally have our reasons.” Ed returned the grin. ”Now, bring out your real cards.” He gestured with his hand, indicating for the bat to make its move.
”Fine then! Fear my power!” The bat screeched as a bright shining sun appeared behind him and shot out rays of light.
Ed squinted as the light nearly blinded him. Suddenly, he felt the wind and ground slightly tremble. He hurriedly lifted his arms up defensively, just in time for Camazotz's fist to slam into them. His forearms throbbed as he slid nearly a meter backwards, but he was completely unharmed.