Lotus is a hairy man with medium-length black hair. He also sports a mustache and a goatee, which only covers his chin. One of his notable features is a huge scar, in a shape of a straight line, that crosses his upper left chest to his lower right chest. Additionally, he wears a headpiece on his forehead, which has three diamond-shaped ornaments, positioned to the right side of his forehead.

Lotus's attire consists of a tunic and a trousers. His light-colored tunic is loose and has a large v-shaped collar that showcases his chest. On top of his tunic, Lotus wears a three-way black belt, which is supported by his right shoulder. His trousers are light-colored and two black fabrics protrude from the waist to his tights with diamond-shaped ornaments at the end. Furthermore, Lotus also wears a pair of black boots with furry collars.

Lastly, Lotus wears a coat over his attire. The coat is divided into two colors where it has light-colored fabric for his torso and sleeves while the cuffs and the rest of the coat are dark-colored. Both black lapels have three diamond-shaped ornaments on them.

'That man is my target,' Yuji's mind raced with resolve as he locked eyes with Lotus.

"Noelle, Asta, I'll handle this uncle myself," Yuji said and with lightning-fast reflexes fueled by his Ark magic, he swiftly incapacitated Luck with a decisive blow to the back of his neck, leaving him unconscious in an instant.

'Alright... I have to...' Luck's consciousness faded instantly.

"Now, I can fight a bit more comfortably," Yuji said before summoning his Blazer Device immediately, causing his body to be enveloped in black knight armor with a halberd appearing in his hand. It could be said that Yuji was preparing to fight at full strength since he had decided that he must successfully complete the mission this time. So, he had to use everything he had.

"Wow, you're so cool, Yuji!! Where did you get that armor?!" Asta exclaimed in amazement because Yuji's armor looked so cool that he wanted one too.

"Sylph, please help."

After Yuji spoke, Sylph appeared immediately, wearing a displeased expression. "Hmm... When you need something, you call for me, but when I'm no longer useful, you discard me."

"Sorry, Sylph. This time, I'm begging you. Help me a bit. If I manage to deal with this uncle, I'll agree to your request, okay? But it has to be something I can do," Yuji quickly reassured Sylph, realizing that he hadn't been taking care of Sylph well, so from now on, he decided that he must take care of her a little more.

"Alright, but you better keep your promise this time," Sylph relented, her voice tinged with a sense of cautious optimism. Though wary, she couldn't help but feel a flicker of hope at the prospect of reconciliation with Yuji.

"Alright, Uncle. From now on, my fighting partner will be me," Yuji declared firmly as he tightened his grip on the halberd, while Sylph prepared her magic.

"Are you sure you want to fight one-on-one?" the middle-aged man smirked upon seeing Yuji's determination to face him head-on, but he didn't really believe Yuji's words, knowing there was no way to trust the words of an enemy.

As soon as he saw the other side ready to fight, Lotus quickly used his Trump Card because he sensed that Yuji wasn't at all weak, and the other side had made a pact with the spirit of the wind. Sylph, too, had to exert her magic; she knew she had to pull out all the stops if she wanted to survive and return alive.

'Smoke Magic : Smoke Garden of Usurpation'

In an instant, the Smoke Garden of Usurpation manifested, with dark smoke swirling around Yuji and Lotus, causing concern for Asta and Noelle. They screamed Yuji's name with worry as the ominous black smoke enveloped Yuji and Lotus, leaving both of them uncertain of Yuji's current condition.

"I'm fine. Keeping Luck protected is enough for me to handle on my own," Yuji shouted confidently from within the dark smoke.

"Oh, so you still have time to worry about others?" Lotus retorted before casting his own magic.

"Smoke Creation Magic: Phantom Soldiers," Lotus called forth a dozen soldiers made of smoke. Although these soldiers were created from smoke, they could be deadly if not careful, as they could attack and defend just like real soldiers.

"Just as troublesome as ever," Yuji remarked before becoming interested in something.

"Sylph, don't use any magic until I tell you to. If you use magic now, my mana won't be enough," Yuji hastily warned, knowing that even though he made a pact with the spirit of the wind, and that increased his mana twofold, the amount of mana needed for each of the spirits' magic was considerable. Although the spirit had existed for a long time and could draw upon the surrounding mana to support itself, the amount it could absorb and use was not enough to use the spirit's magic as desired.

"Alright, Uncle. From now on, your opponent is me," Yuji declared firmly, gripping his halberd tightly as Sylph prepared her magic.

"Are you sure you want to fight one-on-one?" the middle-aged man smirked upon seeing Yuji's determination, though he couldn't fully trust Yuji's words as he had no way to trust his opponent's words.

Seeing the other side ready to fight, Lotus quickly summoned his Death Card magic, sensing that Yuji was definitely not weak and knowing that his opponent had made a pact with the Wind Spirit. Likewise, Sylph prepared herself. It seemed they both had to give it their all if they wanted to survive.

'Smoke Magic: Garden of Usurpation'

At that moment, a swirling black smoke emerged, ominously enveloping Yuji and Lotus.

"Yuji!" Asta and Noelle shouted in concern, their voices muffled by the ominous smoke that surrounded Yuji and Lotus, leaving them both wondering about Yuji's condition.

"I'm fine. You guys focus on protecting Luck. I'll take care of the rest," Yuji shouted from within the black smoke.

"Huh, you still have time to worry about others?" Lotus retorted before casting another spell.

Smoke Creation Magic: Phantom Soldiers!

Lotus summoned dozens of soldiers made of smoke, ready to attack. These soldiers, though created from smoke, were lethal, capable of both offense and defense like golems.

"It's just as complicated," Yuji muttered, his attention drawn to something else.

"Sylph, don't use any magic until I say so. If you use magic now, my mana won't be enough," Yuji warned, realizing that despite his pact with the Wind Spirit increasing his mana twofold, the amount of Sylph's magic he could absorb and utilize was still not enough for him to use her magic as he pleased.

With that, Yuji rushed forward straight towards Lotus, intending to get up close and personal, but Lotus's smoke soldiers intervened, causing Yuji to halt before swinging his halberd, cutting two of them in half before lunging forward again.

Yuji moved with a dancer's grace amidst the chaotic battleground, his halberd cleaving through the dense ranks of the Smoke Army like a scythe through wheat. Each swing of his weapon sent smoke soldiers tumbling to the ground, dissipating into wisps of darkness. Step by step, he pressed forward, his eyes fixed on the distant figure of Lotus, the orchestrator of this smoky chaos.

As Yuji engaged the Smoke Army, Lotus's sinister grin widened, and with a flick of his wrist, he conjured forth more smoke soldiers from the ethereal depths. It seemed as though for every enemy Yuji dispatched, two more emerged to take their place. Despite his valiant efforts, Yuji felt the toll it took on his body, a gradual weakening, as if the very essence of his strength was being drained with each passing moment.

"This won't do," Yuji murmured inwardly, his grip on his halberd faltering slightly. But then, like a bolt of lightning illuminating the darkness, a realization struck him.

"If I remember correctly, my Blazer Device's true ability isn't regeneration," Yuji thought, recalling that Orichalcos's true power was not restoration but rather 'Indomitable Manipulation.' That was the origin of its regeneration ability. With this in mind, he channeled magic into his Blazer Device, empowering his body to resist the weakening effects of the smoke.

Unbeknownst to him, as Yuji battled relentlessly, shadowy chains coiled stealthily around his form, binding him in place. His attention remained fixated solely on his adversary, Lotus, a singular focus burning in his eyes amidst the chaos of the battlefield.

"Yahh!!" With a fierce battle cry, Yuji surged forward, a whirlwind of motion and determination. Arcane energy crackled around him as he unleashed the full might of his Wind Magic, shrouding himself in an aura of power. With a swift motion, he lunged towards Lotus, his halberd gleaming in the dim light of the battlefield.

"It's time," Lotus observed Yuji's rapid approach and prepared to evade using his Smoke Magic.

"Wind Magic: Wind Chains!"

"Not so fast," Sylph intervened, creating wind chains that bound Lotus's ankles, preventing him from escaping. Lotus could only rely on his Smoke Magic to create a protective armor around himself.

With his adversary momentarily restrained, Yuji seized the opportunity, pressing his advantage with unwavering resolve. With a thunderous roar, he brought his halberd crashing down upon Lotus, the force of his blow driving the enigmatic figure to the ground with bone-shattering force.

As Lotus's form collided with the earth, the ground beneath them quaked, a testament to the sheer magnitude of Yuji's assault. A deep crater formed in the wake of their clash, the very earth groaning beneath the weight of their conflict.

Standing victorious amidst the aftermath, Yuji's breath came in ragged gasps, his body weary but his spirit unbroken.

"Uncle, I'm the winner," With a triumphant flourish, he raised his halberd high, a silent declaration of his conquest amidst the chaos of battle.

"The rest is up to you, Uncle, whether you'll survive or not," Yuji thought as he glanced at Lotus, who had lost consciousness due to Yuji's unwillingness to kill him. Regardless, Yuji's mission was to defeat Lotus.

No matter what, his mission was to defeat Lotus. It didn't mean he had to kill him, and the old man would play a significant role in the plot later on, so he decided to let him live.

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