
The sight of thousands of soldiers as far as the eye could see. The majority of them contained adventurers from all over the country who were elite enough to defeat one Dragon. Not only that, but the Region's strongest military is deployed to do one thing.
Raid to be carried out in the foreign resistance, the abode of the dragons. It will be the greatest history of mankind, that they have freed the world from the grip of the monster of doom.
All humans prayed for the success of the Heroes and Combat Unity that had just been formed specifically for the raid. Surely there are more people who intend to join the raid, but are rejected outright. Aside from those extra people that Evankhell brought in, all of them were people who had been selected and conducted training.
People who can join are only for those who are capable. In a harsh world, there is no place for the weak.
Not only because of his weakness alone, the reason very few Combat Unities took part in the raid was very simple. In Ragnarok, they will all be needed and are essential to maintaining human superiority in numbers. The fewer victims that fall, the better.
The Heroes, Heavenly Emperor Candidates and executives from the Region were marching on the podium, giving short speeches to raise the spirit of the Combat Unity.
All of them had agreed to hand over the part of the speech to one person only. The hero who has led every attack to doom, Creator Hero Amatsumi Rigel.
Warriors from the Combat Union felt tense, although they needed to travel long before actually dealing with the dragons. However, what made them curious was the figure who had led the doom raid until now.
An atmosphere of silence, with the appearance of one person who they could not ignore very much his presence on the podium.
He gazed from end to end, observing the Knights of the Combat Union. Various expressions he could see. It starts with worry, fear and even excitement.
"As you know, soon we will raid against Acnologia. A dragon of doom that destroys its own race and makes them suffer. We don't need to care about the suffering dragon, just care about personal lives, family and humanity."
The dragons had absolutely no deep connection with humans. No matter what happens to them, humanity need not worry about them.
Although Rigel makes a contract with Red, he has no obligation to save the dragons. All he wanted was to reduce the number of opponents he had to fight.
Not because of incompetence, but rather he had to save as much energy as possible to deal with Acnologia and worst of all, the mysterious figure who kidnapped Priscilla.
"Maybe we all can't breathe fresh air anymore, maybe the other way around. There is a possibility that one of you disappeared, it is impossible that this raid has no casualties, but—"
He closed his eyes to let people digest his words. There was no way they could return the same amount. Death would definitely occur, whether it was from executives, Heroes or Heavenly Emperor Candidates.
It can not be avoided, but it can be minimized by death. Rigel had to mentally prepare, in case any of the people he cared about disappeared.
"—stay fighting to the end, raise your sword without shaking, the cry of fighting spirit! Show that humanity is not weak!! Even if death picks up, die proudly as it protects the future of children, wives, families and mankind!!!"
"JEAH!!!"
Shouts of burning fighting spirit, haru and fury to free mankind from the clutches of monsters and strange games of the gods.
"There is no need to pray to God, no need to pray to anyone. Those who put us in this situation, those who do not care about human existence! Fuck those fools, if you need to go to hell, then come with me!!"
With an upright body, without fear he would lead them to hell. There is no need to fear the place to be feared. As long as they can protect what they want to protect, then there is no doubt about going to hell.
"Heaven is only a place for those who are holy, we are filled with sin! Heaven does not deserve us to live!!No need to go to that boring place, go to hell with me!!"
"YEAH!!"
Only those who were silent and kneeling down to begin the trouble by holding Ragnarok. Only those who pray and ask for salvation to those who make disasters can enter heaven.
Those who follow Rigel are those who go against the will of the gods, the rebellion. The rebels are resisting the fate of extermination determined by them the Gods.
"This speech, as if we were challenging the Gods." Misa said while smiling wryly.
"Truely however, such a speech was what the soldiers needed at this time," replied Gahdevi who stared in admiration.
"I'm more surprised he can say that in front of the Holy Imperial King, Ruberios," Odin took part in the conversation.
The teachings of Ruberios worship Gods, but they only worship those who try to help humans. The Gods created ancient artifacts to help humans, but in the end very few of them could be found.
"In my opinion, His Holiness Alexei does not consider what Hero Rigel said to refer to the God he and the religion of Ruberios puja. There are many Gods and have different personalities. So, do not rule out the possibility that the God in question is another God."
Natalia's words are not wrong, the possibility is like that Alexei considers. Even if he was offended though, it was impossible for him to dare to offend Rigel.
"It's like a God reincarnated into a human being, to help us. Joking around..," said Gahdevi.
Its existence alone is striking, perhaps the strongest among humans. No one can rival it, if only narrow it down among humans. It'll be another story if it's a catastrophe, Lucifer and the leader of Armageddon.
"Talking about Gods, before coming to this world, I was considered a God by the apes in my world." Ozaru interrupted between their conversations.
No one replies, just smiles and accepts. While in the conversation, it was unexpected that Rigel's speech still continued.
"Now lift up your heads, your swords and your resolve! Burn all sadness, happiness, anger, laziness, pride to free the future!!"
The Combat Union soldiers unsheathed their swords made from the bones of the White Tiger and Hydra, in exchange for them having to swear allegiance and surrender allegiance only to the Region. The military soldiers raised their rifles chest-high in unison and showed strong confidence in the face.
Unshakable belief that they will win. No matter if lives are sacrificed, it becomes a fair price for a bright future.
Satisfied with saying what he had to say, Rigel resigned himself and no longer cared about anything other than focusing on for the sake of the upcoming battle.
He was sure, if Asoka and the others knew very well what they should do. Departure will take a long time, therefore they need to move quickly.
No need to fear that he will be left behind, after all, there are Takumi and other Heroes who are willing to pick up Rigel. He also left behind an emergency communication tool that only Leo had. As he and Garfiel insist on joining, Rigel ends up allowing them on the condition of not being rash and death is not allowed.
Rigel arrives at a place unknown to anyone other than those who bleed Pendragon. The golden lake that flowed endlessly and absorbed the soil that made it very fertile and rich in Mana.
"Now..., should I do it? As the last gamble I have."
A golden fountain with a super strong sword was stuck in the middle, the Excalibur Temple. The bluish Rune's flame warmed his right arm. Things he never used in a fight. Only the three rune lines he had used, yet this time, four lines formed directly. Which signifies, the fourth stage of that power. The last bet he will make.
Whether he would use it in this fight or not, the answer would be known when the time came.
[***]
The land of the Forgotten Dragons, was now filled with various dragons that were evenly spread out. Whether it was pure blood or not, under the command of one dragon, they were obedient without a fight. Surely there is cause and effect in the middle, but clearly they are preparing for something.
"They're moving. Those ugly humans." said the cloaked figure leaning on the nose of a black dragon filled with ying and yang strength.
"It seems that the cunning threat you used and took on my form really worked. Though I refuse you to use me to do such a foolish thing."
"Don't act like that. Humans can become troublesome if you give them time. When united, they will become cockroaches that are difficult to be eliminated. Need to put pressure on them so choose to take offensive rather than defensive measures."
"However, by raising my face in the sky and broadcasting it to the whole world, wouldn't it make me have to take the difficult steps? I'm sure those ugly black bats won't stay put."
Although his face and body were covered by a hooded cloak completely, it was clear that his lips were curved. He raised his hand to his face, as a result, a small mirror appeared that showed a girl confined inside.
"Bats? You mean Lucifer with his henchmen?? That's exactly the purpose. Surely a big clash will happen, because that's what I want and you don't have to take any hard steps. Lucifer and humans don't cooperate, they're two opposite sides."
"Where do you know? What if they really work together??"
The figure shook the mirror in his hand, as if telling the dragon below, if the answer was to the girl trapped inside the mirror.
"The little girl must have been on the side of the humans. I'm sure she was willing to sacrifice her body in order to give birth to the Fairy King as a precautionary measure if she was disposed of. Doing that was all just for this little girl, who was stuck stupidly in the mirror." he said, mocking wholeheartedly.
Finding that, the dragon below him instantly understood why demons and humans would not be on the same side. Thanks to the girl's existence, everything became clear.
"Hahaha, what a crafty yet holy one. I remember that the fairy Queen hates Lucifer so much, it's clear she'll rebel if the hero is stupid and humans try to cooperate, even if only for a moment."
There was no doubt that no figure other than Sylph really hated Lucifer. Given the things that happened in the chaos, it made him amused. Even though he did not descend directly, yet he clearly witnessed it.
"You missed one thing. She also hates me so much, even this beloved fairy looks creepy and can bite me at any time."
Seeing that, they started giggling and mocking the girl in the mirror. There was not the slightest voice spoken from the girl, because whatever she said would not change the situation. Instead, he should try not to make things worse.
"Hahaha, right too. The situation in this world was much more interesting a thousand years ago than it is today. Especially the whereabouts of the man—Aludra whose actions were beyond estimation."
Closing his eyes again, he began to remember all the great events that happened during the chaos. There is nothing but a deep yearning for the worst chaos and destruction that has ever happened. For that, he was getting impatient looking forward to the end of day.
"Either unfortunate. His own existence is like a piece that should not exist. Honestly I feel lonely because of his absence in this age. Isn't that right, Acnologia??"
Acnologia only snorted a rough breath, not intending to answer. He intended to continue his short sleep, but realized that there was another presence approaching him.
A white-colored sky dragon that had a huge wound on its back landed and bowed respectfully as soon as it arrived in front of the Acnologia cave.
"Your Majesty, the entire army is in the position you want. What's the next order??"
He opened his eyes lazily and seemed to be not interested in anything anymore.
"Kill those who enter the forest. Whether it was humans, fairies, demons and even Gods. Eliminate any foreign object that tries to reach my place. Ahh, then, kill Red and the cowards who ran away when they saw them."
Hearing the familiar name in his ears, the sky dragon was slightly stunned but only lasted briefly. He immediately closed his eyes again and bowed respectfully more deeply.
"As you wish, Your Majesty," leaving the words, the sky dragon flew away towards the predetermined position.
"Are you sure? It's likely that he'll switch sides." said the mysterious figure in the hood.
"I just need to kill him if that happens. No matter if he and that ugly human join forces against me, there is no chance for me to lose. With the incomplete seed you gave me, it makes me incomparable."
"Very confident, ya~.., let's just see if it's the truth or mere bragging. My only purpose here is to have a little fun, to overcome this long-standing boredom."
In the darkness, his yellow eyes could be clearly seen, shining in the darkness. Eyes that seem to symbolize madness and something that sees chaos as happiness.
"Let's see how great this is going to be..," removed the veil that covered her face, revealing long brown hair and a face that looked nice and soothing.
Of all the marvelous things about his face, the most interesting thing about him was something round on his head.