Chapter 248: Madness, Adoration, and Truth (10)

Cale was facing two peculiar enemies, and he didn't recognize the two enemies in front of him.

"Well, a Dragon Half-Blood and a Dragon," he thought.

If Eruhaben hadn't informed him beforehand, he wouldn't have known.

- "Wow, Human! These two are really, really special!" exclaimed Raon, the young dragon taken on an invisible form.

Just as Raon said, the two enemies in front of Cale were quite peculiar.

'One looks like Tiger Gashan! And the other one looks like Hannah!'

First, 'the big guy with a body like that of a beastman gone wild is the Dragon Half-Blood,' Cale recalled.

'And the woman dressed in battle attire is the Dragon, right?'

The woman, with bandages on her hands and feet, wore short-sleeved clothing and shorts.

- "Hey, human! Guess what? It looks like this Dragon isn't cold at all! She's amazing, don't you think?"

...Who taught Raon the word "amazing"?

Cale's heart skipped a beat, but then he resigned himself.

'She seems to not be cold,' he thought.

Suddenly, Cale remembered his own appearance, completely bundled up. For a moment, he felt a bit embarrassed, but he decided to forget about his own appearance.

People shouldn't be judged by their external appearance. Yes, that's right.

"But..."

- "Why aren't they moving?"

Raon asked, anticipating Cale's words.

Even though Cale had ordered them to attack, the two enemies who had landed remained unmoving.

In particular, the Dragon was completely still.

"Is... she asleep?" Cale wondered.

He knew one couldn't sleep with their eyes open, but she was so spaced out it seemed like it.

Thus, since Cale had bravely ordered them to attack, a tense silence had reigned in the space.

Nodding, nodding~

Yes, that Dragon was nodding her head like a drowsy cow. Even her face had a docile air about it, like that of a cow.

"What's going on?" Cale thought.

Is this Dragon really an enemy?

Just as Cale's mind began to complicate things, the Dragon opened her mouth.

As she blinked, she said, "I'm cold."

Huh?

- "I knew it! Human, I knew the Dragon would be cold! In the middle of winter, she's barefoot with only bandages on her hands and feet, and she's wearing short sleeves and shorts! She's bound to catch a cold! There's no need to fight her! Let her catch a cold!"

...What the hell?

Without thinking, Cale blurted out, "What are you?"

And the other replied, "Ah, I'm Sisko."

And then she asked, "And you?"

Without knowing why, Cale replied, "Me? Cale."

- "Human, is it time for introductions? Should I do it too?"

No.

No, this is not what's happening!

It was the first time Cale felt so out of control in a conversation. Astonished, he asked:

"...And who is he?"

He was referring to the Dragon Half-Blood who was petrified like a statue next to the drowsy Dragon.

Sisko replied, "He..."

Sisko stopped. Then she turned her head and asked the giant Dragon Half-Blood, "And who are you?"

What's going on?

What kind of Dragon is this?

Cale was truly baffled. However, Cale's mind already contained information about the 10 Dragon Gods.

Therefore, upon hearing Sisko's name, he immediately recognized this enemy's identity.

Sisko, The Goddess of Struggle.

Information about her:

<She's the Dragon who has fought most battles>

It is said that there is no battle she hasn't participated in.

Therefore, there are quite a few followers who worship her and follow her like a true God, mainly mercenaries and knights.

Struggle.

An Attribute name that fits this Dragon perfectly.

'However, it's peculiar that she likes to use martial arts,' Cale recalled.

It is said that she prefers hand-to-hand combat over using magic.

As information about Sisko gathered in Cale's mind, a strange voice resonated.

The man with a physique as large as that of a beastman gone wild opened his mouth.

And Cale also accessed information about this man.

"I'm the 3rd Bishop."

The 3rd Bishop of the Holy Empire.

A gleam passed through Cale's eyes.

'So, a true Dragon Half-Blood is here.'

Unlike the members of the 1st Knights Division, this was a true Dragon Half-Blood.

"Ah, the 3rd Bishop."

Sisko nodded, and after thinking for a moment, she spoke.

"What's your name?"

"Horns."

Sisko nodded, then looked back at Cale.

"He's the third Bishop, Horns."

Cale simply sighed.

- "Human! The Inquisitor Elves and the Dragon Knights have expressions of disbelief."

It's understandable. Even I would feel that way.

Of course, Cale didn't let his guard down.

A moment ago...

'That attack.'

The collapse of the snow mountain was caused by the clash of Sisko's magic and Ancient Dragon Eruhaben.

Despite her dazed expression, Sisko was about to cast high-level magic towards this place.

Cale shook his head and spoke.

"Have you come to see Kendall?"

The Inquisitors shuddered.

Despite everything, Cale didn't take his eyes off the calm battlefield.

He just looked at Sisko.

"Yes, that's correct. Kendall's energy intensified and then suddenly disappeared."

"He's still alive."

"Kendall lost?"

"Yes."

"Against you?"

"No."

It was a very unusual conversation, considering how peaceful it was.

A conversation between a man wrapped in furs and a Dragon dressed in short-sleeved clothing and shorts.

Sisko raised her arm and pointed to a spot.

"So, he lost to that old man?"

Sisko pointed to Eruhaben.

The Ancient Dragon opened his mouth with a strange expression.

"...Doesn't anyone in this world have good manners with their elders?"

Regardless of that, Cale answered her question.

"No."

"Then that guy?"

She pointed to the empty space.

"!"

Cale shivered.

- "Human, she recognized me!"

Raon was surprised.

- Cale, that woman is very powerful. She's much stronger than Kendall. You can still feel her energy.

The Ancient Dragon was also surprised and spoke to Cale.

However, Cale didn't reveal his emotions and spoke calmly.

"No."

"Then that Whale?"

She also immediately saw Witira's essence.

"No."

"That Dark Elf blessed by the Elementals?"

"No."

"Then that swordsman? He seems to go beyond an average Sword Master."

"No."

"Then that girl with the energy of the Gods and Dead Mana?"

"No."

Cale shuddered with each response.

'This Dragon...'

She had easily seen the power and essence of each one, like Choi Han, Hannah, and the others.

'She is strong.'

Really strong.

It's something that can be known without even fighting.

Just like White Star knew some of Choi Han and Cale's time secrets at their first encounter.

The Dragon in front of him had an idea of the power of her opponents.

"Then who defeated Kendall?"

Sisko, The Goddess of Struggle, lost in her thoughts.

Cale, looking at her incredulously, glanced at Eruhaben in passing.

- Find an opening and attack. There's no need to respond to the opponent's idle talk.

The suggestion from the Ancient Dragon appealed to Cale.

Do we not need to wait for the enemy?

At that moment, Sisko's voice came.

"Is that a Dragon?"

Huh?

Cale stopped.

Dragon?

Another Dragon?

Cale's gaze moved slowly.

Someone was limping towards the ice barrier.

"Damn it! Why do I have to run this errand?!"

He carried a food basket in his hands.

"Damn it! Why do I have to carry food made by humans?! I'm a great Dragon!"

He was the Dragon Rasheel.

He walked with the food Beacrox had made.

"Nyaaa."

"Nyaaa!"

Of course, On and Hong accompanied him.

Rasheel quickly averted his gaze towards the Cats staring at him and muttered:

"Of course I'm not rejecting Sheritt-nim's orders!"

Lord Sheritt wanted to make sure Cale, Raon, and the others had food, so he asked Mila to bring it to Rasheel.

Rasheel didn't have the strength to refuse.

Due to the battle with Kendall, he was quite injured and could only walk bandaged.

"Damn it!"

And then he stopped.

"Huh?"

He raised his head and looked ahead. He saw people looking at him in a strange way. As he was a Dragon, he had good eyesight.

"...Does it seem like everyone is looking at me?"

Just as he was about to think that...

"That's a Dragon."

Cale heard Sisko's murmuring voice.

'!'

The moment he heard that voice, Cale's skin crawled.

The cold voice, without any trace of daze, was like a finely sharpened knife blade.

'I have to stop her.'

Without knowing why, a strong warning that he had to stop this Dragon resonated in Cale's head.

The Ancient Dragon felt it too.

Both were about to attack Sisko, but...

"This is!"

Cale could see Sisko passing by him.

No, she didn't pass by. She kicked the ground lightly.

Kaboom!

The ground vibrated and her body rose.

And she lunged towards Rasheel.

Cale's eyebrows furrowed.

It couldn't be otherwise. Not only was Rasheel in the direction she was heading.

"What's going on?!"

"Hong! Get behind me!"

There were Hong and On.

At the moment Cale's eyes lit up with flames...

Sisko and Rasheel stared at each other.

"What is this crazy Dragon attacking me as soon as she sees me?"

"Are you the one that defeated Kendall?"

Rasheel casually responded.

"Yup."

He answered first.

"I crushed him."

The corner of Rasheel's mouth lifted.

Sisko's eyes gleamed at that. Her eyes, which previously seemed drowsy and dazed, now only shone with coldness.

A smile also formed on her lips. She moistened her lips with her tongue.

It was different from the look of a hunter in front of its prey. Her eyes gleamed with joy like a child's.

Sisko raised her fist.

Uuuu….

A strange roar resonated from her fist.

"Oh? Do you want to fight me?"

The smile on Rasheel's mouth turned fierce.

And then he stopped.

"Oh, no!"

He looked down at his lap. The food basket, magically heated, was visible.

If this gets destroyed—?

"Hey, hey! Wait a minute, wait a minute!"

Rasheel became nervous. He thought of the Dragons who would glare at him.

"Nyaaa."

Furthermore, Rasheel realized that On and Hong were also there.

'Damn it!'

Why was he now worried that Cale Henituse would look at him with disdain?

He's not afraid of a human like him looking at him like that!

Rasheel opened his mouth.

"Hey, stop! We can't fight here!"

Yes, it's actually a bit scary!

To think that even Cale Henituse looks down on him is scary!

No, that's not it.

He just wanted to protect the kittens and the food they had given him to deliver!

Because I'm a Great Dragon with a big heart!

Rasheel hurried to stand in front of On and Hong.

And he deployed a shield.

"Stop!"

However, Sisko ignored his words.

The Dragon of Victory, Kendall. The guy who always won, had now lost.

That fact excited Sisko.

'As long as he's alive, it's fine.'

It seemed Kendall was still alive. Then it didn't matter.

She had no desire to seek revenge against the Rasheel in front of her.

She just wanted to fight the opponent who defeated Kendall.

And if she needed the excuse of "vengeance" for that, she was willing to use it.

Uuuu….

Meanwhile, Sisko, emitting a strange roar, came very close to Rasheel.

She didn't seem to be using magic, but it was an incredible speed.

"Damn it!"

Nyaaang!

Nyaaang!

At the moment Rasheel's, On's, and Hong's voices filled Rasheel's shield...

"Hey."

A soft voice resonated in Sisko's ear. A chill ran down her spine. Her back chilled.

Sisko stopped. Her two feet touched the ground.

"Didn't I tell you?"

Listening to the indifferent voice, she slowly turned around.

Despite the considerable distance, that voice sounded strangely clear.

Cale.

The Human who had introduced himself as Cale a moment ago was staring at her intently.

He said to her:

"Have you come to fight?"

Cale asked her this and then continued.

'Come closer.'

And now Cale said it again.

"Tell me again."

Sisko looked down at her hands. Her palms were sweaty. An overwhelming energy oppressed her, as if she was lacking air.

"Come closer to me."

If you've come to fight, come closer to me.

Uuuu….

The air around Cale also vibrated and emitted a strange sound.

Sisko, The Goddess of Struggle, known to occupy an intermediate position among the 10 Dragon Gods.

She would be a very good measure.

To know to what extent Cale could fight against the Dragons of this world.

Cale's gaze fixed for a moment on On and Hong.

- "Human, don't worry about Noona and Hyung! I'll use the shield! I can't trust Rasheel!"

Cale's gaze moved away from the two cats and towards Cisco.

Looking back, Cale had only been using his Dominating Aura here.

That's why, perhaps...

- Do you have spare strength?

A melodious voice resonated.

Cale's eyes shook.

"Yes."

He had some spare strength.

- Here, is a Dragon posing as a god?

Wow, how funny.

Sky Eating Water burst into crystal laughter. However, she couldn't hide the madness lurking within her.

- Are those guys said to have allied with the God of War?

Another story she heard from Eruhaben.

This world was dying out, and there was the possibility that there was a God who had allied with them, and that God was the God of War.

Cale had heard the story from the Ancient Dragon, a guess that was almost a certainty.

- I guess I'll have to devour them one by one.

The moment Sky Eating Water finished speaking. Sisko opened her mouth with a cold and mocking expression.

"Well, all right."

With a sudden burst of speed, she charged at Cale, her fist poised to strike.

Kwaa-aaaaaang...

A rumble echoed.

What blocked Sisko's fist was water.

Water shining white with melted snow.

Sisko looked beyond the water wall.

Cale was looking at her with indifferent eyes.

As if he were judging her strength.

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[Author – Yu Ryeo Han]

[Translator – Anowa]

[Proofreader – Rai_Mayank]