Dragon Maken War - Chapter 250

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Chapter 250 - Darkness Incarnate (8)

Reygus was about to attack, but he suddenly came to a stop .  He became aware of a devastating truth .

<Shit!  This body isn’t durable .  Already?>

His transformation was becoming undone .

The damage taken in the battle against Atein might not be the only factor .  Was this happening, because he had taken significant damage before his transformation?  He had taken massive damage after falling into Chanes’ trap .

Atein spoke .

“It seems the effect is finally showing up . ”

<…did you do this?>

“You might have forgotten about it, but I’m the one that gave you your ability . ”

While exchanging blows with Reygus, Atein had hammered spells into Reygus body .  He had done it several times .  It was done in order to cancel Reygus’ transformation .  Reygus’ defense was so mighty that the effect of the spell had been significantly delayed .  It only took hold when Reygus took significant amount of damage .  

His white armor was turning back to its original black color .  The Dragon Demon magic being generated by Reygus fell steeply .  It was being changed back into magical energy .

“Let’s end this . ”

Atein had already manifested numerous spells around him .  He was about to send them all towards Reygus .

<Says who?>

Reygus did something totally unexpected .  He threw his Soul Hammer towards Atein .  

It wasn’t a sword or a spear .  He used the battle hammer as a throwing weapon .

Atein was taken aback .  

The backside of the hammer was shaped like a human head .  In a flash, it opened its mouth as it roared .

Koo-ahhhhhhh!

It caused the ground beneath the Soul Hammer to explode .  Earth and boulders assaulted Atein at high speed .

‘He was hiding this function all this time?’

Atein didn’t know about this function .  He was flustered, but he trusted his defensive spells to stop the attack .  He decided to send all his prepared spells towards Reygus .

It was a mistake .

As soon as Reygus threw his Soul Hammer, he charged forward using the Instantaneous Movement technique .  Most of the magical bombardment barely missed Reygus .  Reygus pushed through the spells in front of him, and he rammed his whole body into Atein .  

Kwahng!

Atein was pushed back as his barrier spells were broken .  After he reacquied his Soul Hammer, Reygus swung his hammer again .

Atein, who had been in front of him, disappeared like an illusion .  Atein’s clone turned into a streak of darkness .  Since he could avoid taking physical damage, Atein decided to escape by turning into darkness .

<I said I can read you now!>

In an instant, Reygus pulled back his attack, and he ran sideways .  Then he punched where Atein would show up .

Atein’s eyes widened .  When he resolved back into his physical form, Reygus’ fist struck him .  The layers of barrier magic blocked the blow, but it still caused strain on his body .  

<Go!>

Reygus brought down his Soul Hammer with one hand .

It was an attack that couldn’t be dodged .  Atein was quick to make a decision .

If he couldn’t dodge it, he would face it head on .

Kwahhhhhhhng!

It caused an explosive impact .

In the middle of the rising cloud of dust, Reygus and Atein glared at each other .

Reygus was in tatters .  He had already taken a lot of damage up until that point .  When he took on Atein’s counterattack, around half of his upper body was blown away .  Even if he was a powerful Undead, it was dubious as to whether he could recover from this serious injury .

“…it’s your victory, Reygus . ”

However, Atein had suffered more damage than him .

Atein could no longer maintain his Darkness Incarnate clone .  Regus spoke as he watched the clone slowly collapse on itself .

<Shit .  I won, but it doesn’t look like I’ve won at all .  This is embarrassing .  Don’t be so petty next time by bringing out your clone .  Let’s fight each other will all our might . >

“Next time…… . ”

Atein let out a hollow laughter .  Then he looked at Reygus with regretful eyes .

“…this is goodbye, my old friend . ”

Atein’s clone completely collapsed .  Reygus swayed on his feet before he sat down on the ground .

<I can hear death coming for me!  I don’t even have time to rest!  I am so thankful to the god of fate that I am almost in tears . >

In no time, his enemies started to converge towards him .  Reygus laughed as he saw this .

10

Saiben’s party was hitting their enemies like a surging wave .

‘Just a little bit more!’

The Dragon Demon King worshippers were fighting the god of Rest, and Saibein’s party had attacked them from the rear .  When Reygus’ errant attack hit them, the Dragon Demon King worshippers suffered a critical blow .

In a flash, several dozen members were killed, and their formation started to fall apart .  Saibein’s party knew that this was their best opportunity .

“Let’s go!”

Kieren released the magic he had prepared .

An incredible amount of magical energy poured out of him .  It was such a massive amount that it made one wonder if he had truly lost his Dragon Demon weapon .

He was using a spell that mimicked the function of the Dragon Demon weapon Bleeding Star .

It was similar to what Laura had done with her research of the Vitan’s Chalice .  She was able to manifest Dimensional Distortion through magic .  

Of course, this spell was less powerful than the original ability of the Bleeding Star .  However, it was very effective in his current situation .  Countless people had died in battle, and blood had flowed like a river .  Magical energy was being generated by gathering the blood .  Kieren was able to break through the Dragon Demon King worshippers using this power .

Kwa-kwa-kwa-kwa-kwa-kwah……!

Kieren split his enemies into two groups as he poured out his spells .  His enemies shed their blood, and it was fed back into Kieren .  The spell generated magical energy once again .  It was akin to a ball of snow rolling down a snowy mountain .

Saibein and Niberis followed behind, and they used their spell on the divided group of Dragon Demon King worshippers .  Corrupted Beings appeared amongst them as they started slaughtering the Dragon Demon King worshippers .

In the middle of this massive chaos, the three of them reached the god of Rest .

The god of Rest was already a mess .  Several spears and swords, which had been imbued with the sealing spell, were skewered into his body .  It was suppressing a massive amount of his power .

However, he was showing no signs of dying .  When he gained some respite, the god of Rest started to extract the blades skewering him .  It had the effect of quickly healing him, and his magical energy was being filled up again .  

It was possible for him to die, because he was an immortal being .  There was no limit to his life energy .  He was able to endlessly regenerate any wound .

“Specter of the past!  Death is coming for you!”

Niberis yelled out in anger as she sent a spell towards the god of Rest .  The shockwave of the spell pushed the god of Rest backwards, and a cursed sword of darkness pierced through his body .

Ahhhhhh…  Ka-ah-ahk……!

The god of Rest was undaunted by the pain, and he tried to vocalize his song .  However, the song lasted only for a brief moment .  Saibein had sent an attack .  It pierced through the throat of the god of Rest .  The song turned into a guttural scream

“Niberis!  Hurry!”

Kieren yelled out .

He was able to use massive amount of magical energy through the blood in the battlefield .  As a price, his Energy Pulse was under a massive strain .  It was crying out .  It wouldn’t be too long before his spell would be shut off .

Moreover, the Dragon Demon king worshippers were still a problem .  They had been outwitted by Saibein’s group, so they had allowed Saibein’s group to charge through them .  However, they were still dangerous .  They were also willing to give up their lives to stop the three of them, so the pressure created by the Dragon Demon king worshippers was intense .

“I know . ”

Niberis was well aware of her current situation .  She manifested Extreme Extinction through her Book of Darkness .  It wouldn’t take her too long to complete her spell .  Many emotions crossed her mind as she spoke .

“…thank you for everything, Book of Darkness . ”

He hadn’t created it, but the Book of Darkness was her sworn companion .  It had a connection to her soul .  She had been lost in the darkness as the madness of the Plain of Darkness was drilled into her .  The only thing that had allowed her to survive such an experience was the Book of Darkness .  It had been the light of hope in her darkness, and it had been her sole connection to Saibein .

Of course, she was deeply moved when sacrificing such an item .  Niberis was awash in her emotions as she was about to activate the Extreme Extinction .  It happened at that moment .

Pah-ahk!

She felt excruciating pain spread throughout her body .

“Ah……!”

Niberis’ eyes widened .

A streak of darkness had pierced through her body .

“This……!”

One of the blades, which had been pierced through the god of Rest, had attacked her .  She realized that a powerful magic had been placed on this blade .  It was a trap .  This sword had been placed there for her from the start .  

‘It’s the king!  He knew things would turn out like this from the beginning……!’

Atein had prepared this trap .

Even Atein couldn’t predict everything .  However, he had made preparations for the possibility of the god of Rest being attacked .  He was a clone user and an apex magician .  He was capable of placing such a trap even as he fought Reygus .

“Niberis!  No!”

Saibein yelled out .  Niberis grabbed the blade sticking out of her body, and she immediately grasped her current situation .

“Ooh-ahhhhhh!”

Saibeing yelled out in grief .

He had promised himself that he would protect his daughter at all cost .  His promise was trampled by none other than Atein!

“Niberis!”

However, he couldn’t let his despair paralyze him .  He supported Niberis as he worked on dispelling the magic imbued within the blade .

She had suffered a critical wound by the surprise attack .  The sword held Atein’s curse .  It ate away at her life energy like a powerful poison .

“Stay awake!  No!  I’ll save you!  I will……!”

He just had to extract the blade .  Then he would be able to heal her with his Dragon Soul .  Even if Atein’s curse was dreadful, he…… .

“Father, stop…… . ”

Niberis raised her hand to stop Saibein’s action .

At the same time, she started to get up .  Saibein looked at her in surprise, and he realized that she had created tentacles of darkness .  She was using them to move herself .

“Stop moving!”

“At this rate… We… We will all die… .  Without… .  Accomplishing anything… .

Niberis panted as she spoke .

It was as she said .  Saibein’s Dragon Soul had a healing ability .  However, he was completely defenseless when using this ability .

Their enemies were attacking them from all directions .  It would be suicidal for him to use his healing ability .  If Saibein was focused on healing her, he would die once Kieren was unable to hold back their enemies .  In the end, Niberis would die either way .

“Niberis, how could you… . . ”

Saibein’s expression was dyed with despair .  Niberis squeezed out her words .

“…sir Reygus, do you hear me?”

Her voice reached Reygus, who was fighting on the other side of the battlefield .

<I hear you, but I’m a bit busy right now!>

“I don’t want to hear you whine .  Come towards us .  You have to pay back the debt you incurred for not being able to protect my life . ”

<Miss?>

Reygus sounded puzzled .  Niberis took a step forward .

She felt no pain .  She had blocked all her pain through magic .

However, her senses had dulled .  She could barely see, and her hearing was impaired .

She felt her life drain out as she took a step .  She felt her life drain away as she took each breath .  The reaper was getting closer .  She could hear the reaper breathe down her back .

“Kieren . ”

“Niberis .  Please stop .  Yes?  Please . …… . ”

She could hear Kieren .  He was close to tears .  Niberis laughed as she recalled her old memories .

“You should stop being a cry baby at this age .  Kieren, let me face my own death with honor . ”

“…… . ”

“I ask this of you . ”

Niberis didn’t wait for his answer .

She didn’t know what Kieren would do .  However, he wouldn’t stop her .  He would let her do as she wished .  He wouldn’t turn around to watch her death .  He’ll do as she wished by blocking their enemies from reaching her .

‘Death…… . ’

It would be a lie to say she wasn’t afraid of it .

If she gave up right now, she might live .  She could use the power of the Book of Darkness to dispel the curse .  At that point, Saibein and Kieren might sacrifice themselves to save her .  Such hopeful thoughts ran through her mind .  However, she couldn’t go down that path .

‘Duran . ’

Duran was a human, who had died for her .  She didn’t want to embarrass him through her actions .  It was something she dreaded more than death .

Niberis wouldn’t be able to forgive herself if she ran away even if there was a possibility that she would be able to save her life .

‘King .  Oh great king… . ’

Niberis looked at the sky with her blurry eyes .

‘I will resist against your madness . ’

Atein considered the rise and fall of an empire as a single moment in his life .  She was an insignificant being compared to him .

However, she wouldn’t follow the destiny laid out by him .  She would show him the will of someone that he considered to be a mayfly .

The Book of Darkness let out a light .  The Extreme Extinction was close to completion .

It happened at that moment .

“Stop . ”