Chapter 1013 Prelude of the War

As soon as Ottar took back his weapons, the threatening ball of destruction also disappeared from Riveria's hand, "Very well."

With a snap of her fingers, jade-colored mist reappeared to engulf everyone before returning the world to its previous colors and as she said, it's as if their duel didn't happen at all with the environment still in its pristine condition.

Tsubaki still couldn't wrap her head around what was happening and just decided to stay quiet and observe.

Freya approached Ottar while Loki and Hephaestus went to Kisuke's side, "That's way more than I expected.", commented Loki with a large grin on her face.

"And it's way more than I imagined.", added Hephaestus with her eyepatch still on her hand, "Those abilities... were closer to a God's authority rather than Magic."

Tsubaki did her best not to react but she couldn't help but flinch and sweat nervously while looking at Riveria.

"Gods aren't the only one who possess unique abilities that defies logic.", Serafall shortly answered before turning her attention back to Kisuke and the approaching Riveria, "I heard she's called the Copy Mage, but she could copy abilities that are unique to bloodlines too?"

Yoruichi also added, "It wasn't just bloodline abilities, even unique techniques that use Spiritual Power as fuel and Sacred Gear abilities. How are you doing that?"

Riveria arrived and pointed at her eyes that flashed a strange light, showing a very complex Magic Circle embedded deep within, "This is what I got after becoming his 'Queen'."

"Queen you say... That's an exciting term." Loki knew that 'Queen' was referring to something else and although she wanted to tease her about it, it was not really the time for it since she wanted an answer more.

"There's no easy way to explain it, but although he may not look like it, Ki-tan here is a bonafide high-ranking noble in our country and he serves as the 'King' for his subordinates.", Serafall explained, "Becoming a subordinate for the 'King' brings benefits and changes that varied depending on one's potential." She then looked to Riveria and asked, "With an ability like that, I assume that it's a Mutation Piece?"

Riveria shook her head, "I don't know. We weren't able to get it checked."

Serafall's eyes widened and turned her eyes to Kisuke, "You're not getting along with Ajuka-chan?"

Kisuke shrugged his shoulders and gave an answer, "I respect what he does, but how we do our own things is far too different for us to cooperate."

'They are too preoccupied with the information they received from the 'future' and made their appropriate distance. They're not even aware that Great Red isn't dead yet. And now that I've come in contact with one of their leaders and the fact that Etouldes could potentially become an enemy if they want something else from Earth, it gives me even fewer incentives to cooperate with them.'

Serafall felt a bit complicated and she could guess that it wasn't just Ajuka that he didn't want to cooperate with but the entirety of the Tri-Faction Alliance, 'He can't trust them? What changed?' At this point in time, she was still not aware of the information that the Alliance received from Gasper Vladi.

'...Oops... I forgot to mention that to her.' And Kisuke finally realized this after reading her expression.

Loki got a bit impatient and took back the reins of the conversation, "You can talk about that among yourselves later. I just want to know how and where Riveria managed to get those abilities."

But just as Kisuke was about to explain it a bit more, also for Yoruichi and Serafall's sake, the three of them stopped and hurriedly looked to the southern sky. A few seconds later, Riveria also did the same and made a serious expression.

"...Hey, what's going on?" asked Hephaestus but she didn't need to get an answer from them to know what was happening as a minute later, all of them heard a loud roar full of malice and intent for destruction. It was very familiar for the Gods and children alike. It was the same roar that terrorized Orario more than 20 years ago and the monster that the Zeus and Hera Familia failed to defeat, the Black Dragon.

"Looks like we don't really have the time to talk." Kisuke muttered before looking at Riveria, "I'll leave it to you. And before I forget," he took out a candy from his pocket, "Give this to Wallenstein-san if she starts acting up."

Although confused about what it is for, Riveria nodded at him and Magic Circles under each, and everyone's feet emerged except for Kisuke, Yoruichi, Serafall, Hestia, and Artemis. Before they could react, Riveria's Magic started levitating them towards the sky and it didn't take long before they disappeared on the horizon towards Melen.

A few minutes later, a 20-meter-long black Dragon with a single flaming red eye flew by and was heading in the same direction that Riveria had left in.

"Looks like all we need to do is wait. Make sure you're in top condition. We'll need every advantage we can get." Kisuke instructed while inviting the disgruntled Hestia and Artemis, "Is it going to be alright?", asked the former.

Kisuke nodded, "Riveria can deal with the corrupted Spirit and Black Dragon without any problem."

"But the problem is what's going to happen next, isn't it?" Artemis asked again, "Are we going to be alright?"

Kisuke stayed silent for a moment before giving an answer, "It won't go smoothly, and please prepare yourself for a lot of excitement."

Hestia gulped, "We'll get to see a lot of 'excitement'? I don't think I'll be able to enjoy that..."

Kisuke then turned to them and with a large grin, he refuted her words, "Nope~ Prepare to join the excitement~!"

Hestia and Artemis were stunned for a moment and weren't able to understand him. But after thinking about it for a short moment, their faces became warped in shock, "Join!?" Both of them simultaneously shouted.

Kisuke only chuckled and didn't elaborate it further and instead explained to Serafall and Yoruichi what had really been happening on the other side.