Azure

The battle between Jericho and Ocypete, the swift flying begins as Jericho activates his Dragon Knight Form.

A blue flame engulfs Jericho as his current armor molds into Dragonoid armor.

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Jericho Adair Ability Explained: Azure

Jericho much like Dillia can use a dragon power. Although each Drago Mages Dragon Knight Armor differs from the person who dawns it. For example Dillias Dragon Knight Magic allows her to have a base and agility form with the blade ability to have a overlay strike effect. However, this is different for Jericho.

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HISSSSSSS

"That noise that I've been hearing from his blade is growing stronger," Ocypete thinks to herself.

The flames stop and reveal Jericho in his Dragon Knight Mode. Much like Dillia's now wearing boots, long pants, a chest piece, shoulder pads, a cape, an extended neck collar, with dragons wings, with gloves. However, the color and texture of his armor are blue and different from Dillia's. Jericho receives his dragon's mark that was on his sword now on his face with his eyes glowing blue.

"Come monster your ends draws near," Jericho says blitzing at Ocypete.

"Ha, we will see knight." Ocypete bracing for impact.

BOOM

A shockwave comes from the collision between the two. Destroying the ground the two previously were standing on. Ocypete and Jericho's exchange blows and collisions with one another. The two match each other's speed. The two fly in the air.

Ocypete begins throwing air cutters and begins throwing mini tornados at Jericho as he begins to close in on her.

Jericho's sword Azure begins to react "Alright it's time to make use of my training."

Ocypete begins to create a tornado hurling toward Jericho. Jericho stops and begins to move his sword in the same direction the tornado is spinning and uses that to bounce it back at Ocypete.

Jericho continues to push forward through Ocypete's wind onslaught. Ocypete then creates swords from the air that was created. "A specialist in magic and sword fighting how is that?" Jericho wonders. The two are evenly matched as they parry one another.

AZURES BREATH.

Jericho shoots blue flame at Ocypete. "Hm, just simple flame no matter," Ocypete says She tries to blow it away but the flames cease to go down. It barely misses her.

Jericho then tries attacking Ocypete with his detail but is unsuccessful as she blocks it with her claws. The two are very close to one another. "So that's why you called the swift flying huh," Jericho says.

"How is she able to read my movements like we've fought before? Moreover, how is she adapting to my style pretty well." Ocypete again flies around and keeps her distance from Jericho. "I see going up close is the way to beat her." Jericho plans in his head.

While heading towards Ocypete Jericho then receives multiple cuts on his body. "Ugh, what are these cuts from the air? But I am blocking it am I not?

"Ahahaha you seem to be struggling there, knight. What's the matter?" Ocypete says.

"These mere cuts and scratches are nothing to me. Jericho says out loud. Jericho analyzes too much miscalculating his attack.

" Ha, your slash missed, " Ocypete says proudly.

"Did it?" Jericho says as the flames come right back like a boomerang and hit Ocypete in the back.

"AHHH these flames" begin to burn Ocypete's wings.

Ocypete takes advantage of this and grabs hold of Jericho and gives him the air cutters at point-blank range. Jericho was surprised by this.

BOOM

Jericho falls from the sky. Crashing into the ground. Ocypete slowly falls as well the flames stopping and walks toward Jericho's body.

As Jericho lies there he thinks about the time when he was younger.

"Emilia this will be your knight. Jericho is from the great Adair family. " A stern deep voice says.

Jericho steps forward "A pleasure to meet your highness " bows and extends his arm to a girl with green hair, green eyes, and an emerald necklace.

Emilia hides behind her parents afraid to say hello.

"Go on Emilia great your knight." an older gentleman says.

"He- e-llo m-y names Em-ilia," Emilia says embarrassed to speak.

"Nice to meet you Emilia I am Jericho Adair your knight, your protection, someone you can rely on," Jericho exclaims proudly.

"Yes, Jericho is a fine knight probably the best I have ever seen. In his generation."

Jericho with his arms crossed and smiling from ear to ear.

The two walk around the palace as they try to get to know one another.

"What do you like to do in your free time"

"Read and practice my magic even though am not supposed to," Emilia says.

"Why is that."

"My father and mother say it's something special and shouldn't be used on a normal basis."

"Well what is it"

"It's a bit complicated," Emilia says chuckling.

"Tell me it doesn't matter"

"Maybe some other time"

"How about you how was it becoming a knight," Emilia asks.

"Very challenging indeed, training for years, bleeding, sweating, seeing others fail, being pushed to the edge. But that's the type of family I was brought into the Adairs are known to have the best knights. Am just the best from my generation. I bested my cousins and brothers."

"Wow that is impressive," Emilia says.

"Yes of course the strongest knight prevails," Jericho says proudly.

"Fine, I shall ask another question."

"So how is it being groomed to be the next ruler of this kingdom?" Jericho asks Emilia.

Emilia stops.

"Well I think it's fine but it's just that am not used to talking to people. Emilia says. " "But you're doing just fine talking to me," Jericho says. Emilia frowns and looks down. "As I attend events and banquets I hear the chatter. People call me the Silient Princess because I never speak. I hear whispers of how I wouldn't fill the shoes of my parents." Emilia says.

"Hey don't be down and out about that you just need to practice little by little you learn your way. Forget those people who say you can't do this. You will eventually. It may not happen overnight but it will. You just have to have faith in yourself. Believe in yourself." Jericho says with a smile on his face. "Besides you have the strongest knight by your side from now on; whoever talks smack to you I'll give them a piece of my mind Princess." "Thank you Jericho my knight" as his expressions lighten up.

Jump a little into the future at the Royal Knight Tournament on Stardium Island inside the Starcade Colosseum.

"AGAIN Jericho Adair seems like he will go back-to-back and win the tournament twice," an announcer says. Jericho standing in the middle of the Colosseum awaiting his opponent. "This is the final matchup the winner takes the Royal Knight Championship! His opponent is-" the announcer says. A young male with a perfect complexation almost angel-like light skin tone. Black short hair with a side comb hairstyle walks out "-from the Seafoam Isles the Knight of Alice Alexandria give it up for Dillion Drake."

"Dillion Drake the so-called pretty boy and the knight to Alice Alexandria. I never heard of a Dillion in the Drake family. He looks to be a gi-. Wait what am I thinking there's no way a female could be a knight. Impossible. Let one beat me a former Royal Knight Champion a prodigy some could say. He beat his last opponents easily without activating his Dragon Armor well let's see how he can fare against me" Jericho thinks to himself as he stares down Dillion.

The crowd eagerly waits for the match to start.

On the other hand on a platform at Starcade the royals sit.

"Lady Alice is sure Sir Dillion will prevail," Sir Lorenzo says. "Not a doubt in my mind," Alice says.

Princess Emilia with an irritated look "Jericho will win he is the strongest knight" she says to herself.

Alice looks over at Emilia seated across from her and gives her a smile.

Back in the arena.

Jericho examines Dillion up close. "Hmm, his body seems very relaxed not nervous at all. We I know they're nervous inside when there face the best of the best" Jericho thinks confidently.

"Knights Ready for Combat. You may now activate your Armor Now" the announcer says.

"ARISE AZURE!!" Jericho yells as he turns his sword to its side.

"Awaken Siegfried," Dillia says nonchalantly.

"So our armors somewhat differ just the color and textures. His armor seems more royal like a true knight. Mine on the other hand looks more dragon. No matter am going to finish this slowly-"

BLITZ

Dillion knocks down Jericho and he passes out for a couple of seconds.

"What just happened? For a second there his armor seemed to have changed."

"The winner and new champion Dillion Drake from the Alexandria Family."

"YES GO DILLION" Alice yells from her seat. "Lady Alice sit please" Sir Lorenzo tries to let her sit.

Emilia sits as she watches Jericho.

Dillion walks closer to Jericho and extends his arm. "Good run up until this point it was an honor fighting you. But a tip you should try and stop analyzing your opponents too much it may be fatal in the field." Dillion says with a calming smile on his face.

The two stand together and shake hands. While Dillion celebrates. Jericho walks away with his head down as Emilia looks at him walking back to the platform.

Jericho walked slowly with his eyes watering "He's right maybe that's why I failed. I think too much. I overanalyze the situation. I overthink. What is going to become of me now? Will I be excused from my duty as a knight? I really am the strongest?" Jericho stops as he looks up and sees Emilia.

"Princess Emilia I am sorry. I did not win. I am no longer the strongest. I am a nobody. A knight. A useless knight. What if the loss I experienced today had your life at stake? Would I have been able to protect you from real danger? Will you relieve me of my duties as a knight?" Jericho breaks down crying in front of Emilia.

Emilia briskly walks towards Jericho and slaps him in the face. Her eyes are watery and filled with tears.

"How dare you speak of yourself so low! Dont doubt yourself! Dont be yourself up for that! This is just one loss so what! Life isn't going to be smooth, there's always going to up and downs! Dont let this loss define who you are Jericho! Emilia yelled at him while crying.

"But milady what I-"

"No what ifs and such! You just have to have faith in yourself. Believe in yourself" Emilia says.

Jericho's eyes widened.

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"Your right my princess. I am the knight of Emilia Emeraldo. I am the strongest knight. I will protect you. I will use this loss to improve my skills and get stronger. I will not let this loss define who I am. I will grow stronger." Jericho remarks.

The two hug in the corridors of the coliseum.

Back to the present.

"I am" " You still breathe after that attack," Ocypete asks. "I am the" "Give it up already," Ocypete says as she hovers over Jericho's body.

"I AM THE STRONGEST KNIGHT" Jericho yells.

"Huh," A light flashes in front of Ocypete.

BOOM.

"Ughhhhhhh" Ocypete is dazed and confused and she gets hit with an attack as she moves across the ground like a fish out of water.

Jericho stands unfazed by the attack.

"How did-" Ocypete eyes begin to focus on Jericho again.

"That armor he changed it" Ocypete speaks to herself.

"Fortification mode or defense mode" Jericho speaks.

Jericho now dawns a bulkier armor that seems heavier in material. With added protection in the chest piece area with a dragon-like helmet.

Unlike Dillia's agility mode. Jericho has a defensive mode where he can tank any attacks and reflect them at 10 times the power.

"Goodbye, monster."

Jericho's form then reverts back to his base as he touches his blade. It turns into a dark blue and then begins to hiss.

Jericho takes a stance and breathes. Azure's Tale Jericho says. He speeds Bilitz and cuts Ocypete in the midsection.

Ocypete still standing "This isn't enough to kill me, knight!! Ocypete body begins to deteriorate at a fast rate. "wHAT IS THIS??!"

"Poison," Jericho says with his armor off and leaning on a rock. "You see the dragon Azure is a wyvern. Do you know what wyverns are known for? Their tails are very spikey and create this power toxic or poisonous. Well you probably can't hear me"

Jericho stands victorious over Ocypete the swift flying.

Dillia and Alice rush over to Jericho.

"Jericho, are you alright?" Alice asks.

"Fine just some wounds," Jericho says.

"We must get to Princess Emilia she looks to be in grave danger," Dillia says.

"The last harpie there fighting will gain the powers of the ones previously defeated"

Jericho was shocked why didn't I see this sooner? If we had more team communication we should've finished them off around the same time.

Jericho rushes to the barrier where Emilia, Captain Paige, and Cecilia are.

"Wait you're still wounded," Alice says.

"No milady it's what a knight must do. I would've done the same if you were in danger" Dillia says.

The three rush towards the main barrier.