Chapter 39

I was so curious, Reynold and Issac tried to speed up their attack. The two men ran from opposite directions. Issac's right arm thrust its spearhead forward. The focus of both of his eyes fixed on a troll or a giant bird that landed on him. They attacked simultaneously, prompting Issac to make an immediate decision. His spear was shrouded in pitch darkness. Stabbed into the internal organs of the giant bird until it fell down. His spirit particles floated in the air, towards the sky. So waiting, there is a large heart, beating fast. Allegedly it comes from the figure of a mysterious creature that lives there.

"Reynolds!"

"Without you saying it, I already know!" Reynolds shouted from Issac's mouth.

They both attack each other. Trying to beat them like when fighting in Aeckland Stronghold.

The troll and giant bird try to work together. But Kiyoyasu didn't let them do it. Instead, the man in armor was focused on fighting the demonic figure before his eyes. It was suspected that it was Tiecia. The blonde haired girl winced in pain inside. The three of them had fought hard against the enemy before him. The sounds of saw blades and spear thrusts repeated. One by one Trolls have been killed. Those remaining carried large maces. The moans from their mouths, had hypnotized their fellows to attack Issac and Reynold.

"Looks like, we weren't given any time to rest."

Issac understood Reynold's words. There is no other choice but to attack and finish off the trolls.

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"Actually, what's going on? And who are you?" Tiecia demanded in a high pitched voice.

"Before answering that question. Take a look above," said Amadeus looking up at the sky.

Tiecia looked up at the sky. Instantly changed by itself. Gradually, his form was terrible. The two blonde haired girls' eyes widened. It was as if he couldn't believe the changes he had.

The demon eye blinked three times. Looking around is full of prey. Kiyoyasu's face hardened. The demon lunged at the gigantic bird, unaware that it was itself beneath it. His sharp nails managed to penetrate his skin. Kiyoyasu let go of the hook. Throwing the next rope to another giant bird. However, the beating of its wings generates wind from the opposite direction. Kiyoyasu lost his balance. He also fell from a height of 500 meters. Gusts of wind that strong, has made Kiyoyasu take a deep breath. Heart pounding. Hoping there are birds trying to descend on it. Meanwhile, the demon was jumping to and fro. Clawed and crushed his internal organs. Not stopping there, the demon continued to suppress the flock of birds. His body bent upwards. His saliva dripped. Jump jump to each giant sized bird. Lightning thundered, making the devil's whole body 100 times stronger than usual.

Kiyoyasu has reached 350 meters. A gigantic bird screeched its voice. Opening his jaw wider mouth. Kiyoyasu swung his sword from the right side. Splitting horizontally. His magic energy increased than usual. His jaw tightened. Both arms down to his palms trembled. But that doesn't matter. The giant bird maneuvers towards the demon. His hands opened his mouth. Tear it in two. Not missing a beat, he grabbed her by the mouth and was thrown into the ocean. The ocean waves broke. The devil growled as he looked up at the sky. Thunder rumbled through his body. Distributes considerable energy. It was then, Kiyoyasu looked for a way to land safely. When one of the giant birds was about to approach him, the rope was stretched wide enough. Hit his feet until he was dangling in the air. Kiyoyasu's hands pressed the lever. Instantly, automatically moves by itself. He was above the body of a giant bird. His magical energy was flowing quite profusely. Calling Baitsuna as the Kitsune race to possess him. Form ancient script with three letters. The giant bird screeched in fright. Turning him into a gigantic nine-tailed fox figure.

Reynold and Issac saw the phenomenon. The fox helped land Kiyoasu ashore. A strong gust of wind ruffled her bangs. His right hand is spread wide. The glare of his eyes closed.

Upon seeing her face to face, Tiecia fell backwards with a panicked face. Cold sweat dripped down his face.

"Impossible! This must all be a lie! This can't be me!"

"Unfortunately, it is true my poor offspring."

Suddenly, Tiecia grabbed Asmadeus' arm. His face was flushed, he lifted his chin with his left fist tugging at the collar of his robe. The tight grip of his hands narrowed his eyes.

"Tell me what do you know about that creature? If not, I will order them to get you out of here."

"Kid—"

But Tiecia's words were not heard by Asmadeus. Instead, a scene started to show again. Just as the demon attacked Kiyoyasu.

Tiecia shouted loudly and pushed Asmadeus with a growl. He turned around. Both of his eyeballs glared sharply at a city that for him was just an illusion. The blonde girl took to her feet. Ignoring the existence of the old man named Asmadeus.

"Wait! I'll tell you how to get out of here."

Tiecia's five footsteps stopped. He glared sharply at Asmadeus. Ready to listen to the old man's words.

"You must be prepared to become a Black Witch."

"Black Witches you say?"

A nod from Asmadeus, radiating a sad aura on his face. Tiecia didn't understand the words her grandfather had said. A finger snap of the right palm. Brings up a memory from Asmadeus. Precisely when he was talking to Tristan and Nesseus secretly. Tiecia couldn't understand why a mysticology or mythology teacher was with a hero like Nesseus.

That place is so foreign. Only a small room with white walls. It has a curved pattern like a dome. A large table filled with two chairs. He sat up lifting his robe cloth. Removing his helmet while looking at a young man named Tristan. Beside him, Asmadeus raised his staff. Allegedly 380 years old. mmmm trying to cheer up. Take a deep breath. Seeing Asmadeus' figure was no longer recognized. His face was covered by a mask around the eyes until the nose merged with lumps of flesh. Gradually, the skin has peeled off. The right arm was also covered in blood. m tried to approach him, but Asmadeus shook his head slowly.

"Asmadeus… why…"

"This is my destiny, Nesseus. I used Black Magic to defeat The Blind Angel Snake. Unfortunately, that creature can only be sealed. Can't kill him. Even so, I don't regret what I did," Asmadeus whispered.

An action in the form of a slap on the table from Nesseus. The jaws of his teeth growled. His tongue curled up and his saliva was swallowed into his throat. Tristan, who at that time had just escaped from Unknown Origin, couldn't stop holding back the stinging smell. He covered his nose. Stay away from Asmadeus.

"No need to be so stiff, boy. I won't bite you."

"I don't know why, I don't really like what you said," Tristan sneered. Then he turned to Nesseus and pointed his finger at Asmadeus. "Who is he? Why are you so familiar with this smelly grandpa?"

Tristan received a hard punch from m. A fist hit his head until it lumps. Tristan groaned in pain, patting his head. Her eyes fixed on Asmadeus who smiled.

"He's just a naughty boy. I'm sorry."

"Asmadeus! You are too soft on children. Is it because your daughter has a grandchild?"

But the words from Nesseus seemed to have plunged him into a very deep abyss. A bland smile from the expression on his face. His body trembled slightly, where Tristan was aware of it. Then, he rose to his feet. Turn towards the kitchen. Leaving Nesseus and Asmadeus alone.

"So? Why are you expressing like that? Was it because he let his abilities down?"

"Not that. My daughter … passed away a week ago."

Nesseus's eyes blinked once. Looking down while staring at the table. His palms were wrung. Don't know how to react about the situation this time. Finally, Nesseus spoke up.

"Excuse me. My condolences on the death of your daughter. But what about your granddaughter?"

"There was a noble decided to take care of him. But …"

Asmadeus gulped. His palms peeled off. Replaced it with a demon skin. His muscles were sloughing off little by little. Mixed with blood. The color also turns black. Every drop, will disappear by itself.

"The problem is, they don't know who to face."

"What do you mean Asmadeus?"

His hands were squeezed. Holding tight. Her eyes were full of pity and resignation with her fate.

"I summoned a demon and made a pact with him. The goal is to defeat The Blind Angel Snake at that time. It's true that thanks to that demon, my magic power got bigger. But the reward is life."

"Life you say?"

A nod from Asmadeus's head. He showed me a book containing a compendium of the dark magic of the god Zeorg, the god of death and darkness. You can see a lot of potions, magic forbidden by God Ila. However, the book can only be found by those who can control it. Including Asmadeus.

"My true life ended before I was 380 years old. Unfortunately, God Zeorg was interested in my magical abilities. So, I speed up my aging rate so that my power can be useful later. Especially when killing The Blind Angel Snake."

"Unfortunately, we can't kill him because we have eight hearts left. How many hearts do we have to kill Asmadeus?"

Asmadeus couldn't use it. Page after page he continued to open. The old man puffed out his chest slightly. Shows an illustration of a demonic figure that merges with him.

"His name is Ogthos. That demon has a magical ability called Berserker. He does not hesitate to finish off enemies or opponents. The only way it would compensate was black sealing magic. Forced seal magic to be exact."

"But why did that Ogthos possess you?"

"About that…"

Asmadeus shows the contents of the reading description about Ogthos. Nesseus also read it. The contents are as follows:

"A blare in the night, a cracking of wood, and suddenly you're stared at by a lumbering organism of death and decay. Two seeing eyes stare at you with a petrifying temper, and another blare pierces from its fetid mouth with a most putrid smell.

Two jagged horns adorn its lank head, which itself is scarred all over. The smell of death escapes the creature's gnarled nostrils set within a curved nose.

Its lank head sits atop a thick, ossified body. Shadowy curls coil around its torso, perhaps a remnant of even stranger times.

The creature darts toward you, its two legs awkwardly carry its demonic body with a disturbing energy. A shadowy tail whirls behind it, it moves in the air like a charmed snake.

Two humongous wings extend themselves fully. Spiky bones, and fleshy membranes stretch upward and above you. A disappointment can be felt in the creature's gaze, which has not once left yours."

But unfortunately, that didn't apply to Asmadeus. The poor old man's body merged with a demon named Ogthos. Nesseus clenched his fists. Get the bones out of his back. Unknowingly, Nesseus realized that Asmadeus' body had been taken in half.

Suddenly, Asmadeus touched Nesseus' palms. He gave a sincere smile for the last time. The man who was with her could not contain her sadness. Trying to be tough in front of him.

"I will put my soul and body into my grandson and fall asleep there. If necessary, my power will later rise when dealing with creatures like The Blind Angel Snake. If you need my help, I will come soon old friend."

When Asmadeus was showing a flashback to Tiecia, the blonde haired girl glared at the screen. Then, a book floated up along with the magic spell. More precisely, a tool to control Ogthos.

"Pay close attention to this and make the most of it. In the future, I want you to learn to control it."