Tsuyokute New Saga (LN) Book 9: Chapter 8

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Kyle turned to face Lieze and Urza with a smile for a quick mont but then cut down the other demons around them before celebrating this reunion. Since this all happened in a matter of seconds, the demons were all bewildered, which created an opening for Seran to take care of the rest. Lieze and Urza, as well as Yuriga, joined in a mont later, too. In this chaotic battle, Kyles team had an absolute advantage. And their teamwork excelled greater than anything the demons could muster in their scattered state. They wouldnt allow the demons any sneak attacks as they rcilessly cut them down.

As more demons fell, a few of them managed to reorganize themselves and attempted to fight back, when objects ca flying at them from the shadows, stabbing them in their necks. They were so-called kunai, small arrowheads dipped with blood that made the demons hit by them suffer.

Minagi!

Realizing that this was the work of a shinobi, Urza called out the na of their ally.

Seems like I made it in ti. Anybody hurt? Minagi headed over to Lieze and Urza, now fighting in a group of three.

Naturally, Im here, too, said Shildonia as she appeared in confidence.

The main body still remained within Kyles sword, so her current body was nothing but a projection that couldnt even help in the fight, but it was still a valuable force to be considered. That said, the other side had no way of knowing about this, so it worked plenty to have an illusion walk around and attack. And while the opponents were bewildered because of Shildonia, Kyle and Seran could finish them off. In no ti at all, a mountain of corpses filled the room, as the situation had turned around completely. Right now, the only ones still alive were Fla-Eye with a wall of fire and Targ.

But you said it would take two to three days, right? Fla-Eye glared at Kyle and his friends.

I told you I just forgot to let you know. Kyle did tell that he would make it in ti just barely, Seran laughed as he calmly exclaid. Sorry for lying to you as well, Yuriga. I didnt think youd actually talk, but I couldnt risk this information from getting out.

So you knew that Fla-Eye would betray us?

Not exactly. I just tried to keep as much information to ourselves. I felt like sothing might be off, though

Serans sharp senses once again saved his bacon.

But why did you keep quiet to us, as well?! Lieze complained, and Urza showed a similar reaction.

They were happy that Kyle made it in ti, but that didnt exactly make things easier.

Deceive your friends, deceive your alliesWell, maybe not that much, but I figured that the fewer people knew, the better. And I was the one who gave that order. Apologies, said Shildonia, speaking a genuine apology.

Since it actually worked wonders, neither Lieze nor Urza really had the strength to complain.

Well, having an extra isnt going to change much anyway.

Dont call an extra, you bastard.

Dont think you can just co in late and hog all the glory, all right.

As always, Kyle and Seran showed no hesitation in putting each other on full blast. That said, they might be harsh to one another, yet they had deep trust for each other, and this confidence was born because they had the other by their side.

How? How did you make it here? Leaving aside Yuriga-san and the others, how did you make it into the castle? Targ pressed his hand on the injury he suffered thanks to Kyle as he uttered that question.

The inside of the castle was almost like a labyrinth, so he should have had an extrely hard ti making it to this room quickly.

Yeah, it would beIf this was my first rodeo, that is.

Naturally, Targ didnt understand what these words ant. Understandably so, as he never would have imagined that Kyle ca from the future. When he entered the castle the last ti, he actually heard the detailed locations of the castle from a demon they had tortured. Thats why he knew exactly where to go.

Anyway, thats how it is. We were the ones who set up the trap. While you were busy here, Kyle and the others already saved Luiza.

Wh-What did you say?! Then Luiza-sama is! Yuriga scread in both anticipation and relief.

Yeah, shes safe already.

Ah

Kyle wanted to comnt on that statent, but Seran was just grinning to himself, not realizing.

With this, weve won. Now we just have to get rid of you two and make our way out of here.

Targ and Fla-Eyes backs were against the wall, with Seran pointing the tip of his blade at them.

ActuallyHold on just a second.

They say that a scher drowns in his own sches, but thats what you get for

Like I said, listen to !

Can you shut up? I know youre there, but just let Luiza do theHuh?

Seeing the fourth person enter the hall, Seran let out a dumbfounded grunt.

Ghrud?!

The one who scread that out loud was Irura. Just as she stated, there stood Ghrud in his human appearance.

And I told you to wait! We still havent saved her.

Say what?! The plan was for us to draw in their attention while you save Luiza!

Seran had assud that the new arrival in the hall was Luiza herself.

What did you expect us to do?! In order to save Luiza, we have to get through here! And you got here too early! If you prioritized that, we wouldnt have made it here in ti!

Wha?! God dang it, right when I tried to act cool!

Thats on you for not even checking

They used a magic item in order to stay in contact, but since they could only communicate for a brief mont, they couldnt update each other all the ti, and this made cooperating extrely difficult. Lieze and the other girls gave Seran a judgental look and Yuriga was now glaring at him with a mixture of disappointnt and anger.

W-Well, you did make it in ti, so I guess I cant complain

Seran picked up on the air around him and decided to cut off this conversation.

GhrudSo you ca, too? Irura spoke to the male dragon, who showed a bitter expression.

I didnt want to, but Gramps ordersTold to help the humans as best as possible.

His whole body emitted a feeling of him definitely not wanting to help.

And I have a ssage, too.

A ssage?

Yeah. For Juvars, that is.

The mont Ghrud said that his expression grew grim, and Irura must have had an idea of her own as her face was colored by tension.

I seeThat ans we still have a chance. Targ continued to sweat profusely as he held his shoulder.

Oh? And what do you plan on doing with those injuries? Seran kept up his guard, ready to slice at Targ whenever the chance arose.

I admit you did well evading a lethal injuryBut I dont intend on letting you leave.

Targs injury was deep, so fighting any more would prove difficult. Kyle knew that better than anybody else. However, Targ of all people wouldnt just stay down even if he suffered an injury like that, and a wounded beast usually brings the greatest danger to the table. Yet, they continued to provoke him.

I have no intention of running. I dont believe I have any chance of besting the both of you in my shapeSo, Id like to negotiate.

Negotiate? And you think were gonna accept that? Kyle said with a bewildered tone, but Targ continued.

You could call it a negotiation, or you could call it a tradeFirst, to the two dragons, as I stated earlier, I have no intention of fighting you, Targ said while sighing.

Understandably so, because fighting Ghrud, a relative of the Dragon King Zeurus, would turn all of the dragons against them.

Since we have to deal with this problem ourselves, I will tell you the location of Juvars-sama. He is on the lowest floor of this castle, the throne room.

Whatdid you say?

The one who was surprised the most was Kyle. That place was where everything started and everything began.

And so, I will guide you there. Yuriga-san probably wont find her way there, as she is going to take Luiza-samaso I am the only one who can take you there.

Irura and Ghrud looked at each other, which made things more troubleso for Kyle and the others. The dragons only goal was to et Juvars, so if they learned of his location, they would have no reason to fight the demons. Realizing that Targ was going to hit where it hurt, Kyle grabbed his sword.

That is no condition to negotiate. After allI can take them there myself!

Kyle judged that letting him talk more than this could prove difficult, so he attacked him. Targ tried to evade the attack by teleporting, but the wound dulled his reaction, so Kyle and everyone else were sure that this would be the end of him. However, right before the blade could reach him, Kyle jumped back. Imdiately after, pillars of flas appeared around Targ. If Kyle had continued for even a bit longer, he would have been swallowed by those flas.

Sorry, but I cant let him die here, said Fla-Eye across the flas.

Much appreciated, Fla-Eye-samaCould I leave the rest to you? Its okay if you just buy us ti.

I guess I have no choice. Youll have to keep your promise, after all.

Why yes, of course. I will

The conversation continued, but the scorching sounds of the flas were too strong and erased all other sounds.

Tsk!

Kyles dragon leather armor was heat resistant, and because it was made from the Dragon King Zeuruss skin, it was especially effective, but he still didnt want to risk jumping into those flas. As a result, when the pillars disappeared, so did Targ. He probably teleported sowhere else.

This really sses up my plans. Whenever you kids are involved, things just go south, dont they? Fla-Eye pushed up her red hair and sighed. Now then, I should probably take care of all of you Fla-Eye flashed a grin as she looked at Kyle and the others.

You seem pretty confident. You sure you can hold your ground against all of us? Kyle showed confidence.

At first glance, Kyle and the others had absolute confidence. With their whole party present, they even had two dragons on their side. Even a strong demon like Fla-Eye should have no hope of making it out of here. And Fla-Eye knew that. Even so, her composure remained unchanged.

Im not that stupid, of course. But I dont need to win here, do I? My goalis to annoy you guys, Fla-Eye was confident enough that she could at least slow down those guys enough.

And we could just try to end you imdiately, right?

Even Kyles fierce threat didnt shake Fla-Eyes determination.

You know how strong I am, right? I might not be able to win, but Im not going down without a fight. And as you knowti is my ally.

If a fight were to break out, Fla-Eye would make herself useful and buy ti. That was sothing she was confident in. And Kyle couldnt argue against that, either.

And so, you wont be able to make that choice. Your priority is to save Luiza. Now that Targ can move freely, you can never know what he does next, so youll have to rush, right? Fla-Eye spoke like she had seen through everything, as Kyle clicked his tongue.

Buying tihuh? So talking any more is just a waste of ti. It hurts to do this now that we just got reunited, but I think we should probably split up, Seran said and Kyle reluctantly agreed.

One group takes on Fla-Eye, and the other goes to save LuizaAnd since the two-sworded demon is with her, youll be going, right?

Naturally, Seran grinned, flashing a confident smirk.

Im going to save Luiza! Yuriga said without hesitation.

Wouldnt want it any other way. So that ans Ill have to cut you down, huh

Just now he may have hesitated, but now Kyle was prepared. He took a step forward but was interrupted imdiately after.

No, well split into groups of three. You have to show Irura and Ghrud the way, rember? said Lieze.

Thats right. You were the one who forcefully cut off the negotiations, so its your responsibility to do your part.

Ack

Urzas argunt was absolutely right, too. Kyle attempting to cut down Targ was the sa as denying any negotiations.

Kyle, Ill be staying here, too. I dont think Seran would want to get in the wayand youre going to the throne room, right? Minagi added.

That would an that Fla-Eye would have to fend off the three girls. And she didnt miss the glimr in Kyles eye changing when the throne room was ntioned.

Even so Kyle yet hesitated.

Leaving this to the three girls wasnt the best course of action, but it was better than wasting ti.

I dont know what youre so worried about. We did beat her once, rember? Urza said it with a confident tone, completely on purpose.

But in reality, they all knew the situation was different.

Please! We just want to help you! Lieze added, sounding panicked.

Ever since they had co to the demon territory, they pretty much only relied on Seran, so they felt guilty for not contributing at all. Of course, she had no intention of fighting in such an emotional state, but it got the better of her.

Kyle still hesitated, but the more ti they spent arguing, the more ti Fla-Eye managed to buy. During that ti, Targ could do sothing again. He definitely wouldnt be laying low. But in return, if they acted now, they might be able to catch up.

Got itBut dont overdo it, okay? Kyle said to the girls, deciding to put his trust in them.

Oh, are you done talking? You can argue so more if youd like, Fla-Eye continued to poke fun at them.

Since she was just trying to earn ti, she didnt attempt to attack them. But of course, they didnt bother giving her any attention.

Seran, take this with you, Kyle threw sothing Serans way, looking like a rolled-up paper.

Accepting this reflexively, Seran asked.

What is that?

A map of this castle. It shows the location where theyre keeping Luiza.

Opening it up, it definitely looked like a map. Even with small markings on it.

H-How co you have it in such great detail? Yuriga was bewildered to see this.

You only went through this place once, right? Your mory is insaneWait, hold on! Seran observed the map only to scream in anger.

His face seed frustrated and furious.

Ill leave that to you. We need Luiza back imdiately. You have to save her, Kyle said with a serious face, silencing whatever Seran was trying to say.

Yuriga ignored this exchange and started running.

Lets go!

Rushed by Yuriga, Seran was forced to follow her.

That bastardHe better rember that later, Seran tightly grasped the map in his hands and ran after Yuriga.

Hm, what do I do, then Shildonia pondered to herself.

She was not exactly a strong fighter, but her wisdom and adaptability were amongst the best of what humanity could offer, as she was the forr ruler of the Ancient Magic Kingdom Zaales.

The Ancient Dragon Juvars, huh? Havent t him in person, but Zeurus told about him. Guess I should go see him, she decided to follow Kyle.

Then well leave this place to you. Lets be off, you two.

Yes, lets go. Dont fall behind!

Shildonia hopped on Kyles shoulders like it was the most natural thing, ordering the two dragons.

Dont act so arrogantly, human!

After Ghrud was defeated by Kyle during their last fight, he still harbored a grudge against all humans, so getting orders from them was not on his bucket list, but he knew this was his best bet at getting to Juvars.

Juvars-sama

Iruras expression was stiff, but she seed hopeful now that she saw a chance to et the great Ancient Dragon.

And so, Kyles group split into teams of three. Left behind in the hall were Lieze, Urza, and Minagias well as Fla-Eye.

Since you might not see each other again, I wouldnt have minded giving you a few extra minutes to say your last goodbyes, said Fla-Eye with a teasing tone, but her eyes were dead serious.

You three, huhHonestly, I would have preferred to keep one of the boys who defeated Three-Arms here with to buy ti, butit is what it is. Ill live with it, Fla-Eye seed disappointed as she shook her head.

Youve got guts talking like that after losing once.

Thats right. Well just have you taste the sa defeat again.

Urza and Lieze showed their confidence as Minagi snuck behind Fla-Eye to create a triangle formation around her.

Why are you acting like your victory is written in stone? You should know all too well that the situation is different from before, Fla-Eye had seen right through that, not seeming any concerned. That said, I dont mind getting so feedback for last ti. Its a sha that one persons missingBut, we should start.

Together with Fla-Eyes words, the battle began.