Vol 1: Chapter 29

This is the end for you.

Before I realized, Crystas fireball was about three cars huge.

The dragon seemed like it was gasping for breath.

Everyone! Escape! Youll get caught in the attack!

I was taken aback by Dante-sans voice. That fireball might be able to defeat the dragon, but we will surely get caught in the explosion as well.

Crysta shot the fireball at the dragon, not waiting for the evacuation of the adventurers and soldiers at that moment,

The dragon is!

My eyes widened.

The dragon shot flames from its mouth, which was manyfolds more powerful than it was before thrusting the dragons body forward.

Wha!

It was the same type of acceleration that Crysta was producing with his explosions. However, the dragons explosion was uncontrolled, as such, even the dragon wasnt unscathed.

Even so, the dragon took that gamble.

Wounded beasts are most dangerous we have been reminded time and again of that fact.

The dragons body crashed into the massive fireball that Crysta had just shot. The large explosion that wouldve occurred nevertheless, enveloped Crysta together with the dragon.

Blinding light burst out.

Shock waves ran across. Flames from the explosion burned the city.

Just before the explosion, I got further away from the building. But the flames and shock wave travelled between buildings and threw me off the ground.

Whaaa!

I did not catch on fire, but I was blown away by the shock wave. I was blown about 5 meters forward and crashed into the stone pavement.

Hurts.

The pain felt as though every limb in my body was broken. My body was feeling numb. I cast a very small amount of healing magic I wanted to save as much mana as I could, for if I had to heal a seriously injured person and slowly stood up.

My ears did not pick up any sound. My eardrums might have not been torn, but I was temporarily deaf.

Debris was scattered on the stone pavement and the visibility was poor due to smoke and dust. The building I was hiding behind was partially destroyed.

When I went around the building and returned to the battlefield, I was left speechless.

There was a crater of about 30meters in diameter on the ground.

Is that an adventurer or a soldiers corpse that is sticking to the wall of the collapsed building like a blood vomit?

Looking at it would only make me vomit, so I tried not to look that way.

A little far away, the dragon lay with its neck twisted. Debris and rubble piled on it. Most of its scales had come off and the body was bloodied.

You damn inferior creature!

I was startled.

Those words entered my ear just when I was recovering my hearing.

The voice came from the sky. When I looked up, Crysta, whose clothes were half burned and his bloody skin exposed, descended while fluttering his tattered cloak.

He softened the impact of landing with Fire Magic, and landed on the ground. Right when he landed, he went down to his knees. His hair was scorched and his face was full of soot. His original elegance was nowhere to be found.

Haa, haa, haa Choosing to suicide bomb at the last second Dragons dont make sense! I wish all dragons would just go extinct!

Crysta stood up while spitting curses, and walked towards the motionless dragon.

Such a pain in the butt! I am the Crimson Dragon Slayer! You piece of shit!

He kicked the dragons huge belly. It looked like he was just kicking a wall. But for Crysta, it probably doesnt matter if the opponent was unresponsive, as long as he can let out his anger.

Fuu Where are the soldiers? It is beyond pathetic that these guys would run away from this kind of battle. Ill never take another job in this backwater place again Huh?

At that moment, Crystas body just stopped.

I was watching from beginning to end, but I wasnt even able to raise my voice.

Because he moved way too fast, and also, I did not expect it at all.

I finally found you Crysta-La-Crysta!!

Crystas stomach was skewered, with an arm sticking out.

That hairy arm was the one which held my head just a moment ago it was Raikira-sans.

Raikira-san, who seemed to have been hiding from view, must have been waiting for this moment the moment when Crysta defeats the dragon, and lets down his guard out of self-conceit.

The opportunity to avenge his brethrens.

Blood overflowed from Cristas mouth. It was clear that Crysta was only a few steps away from death, even without looking through World Ruler.

Raikira-san!!

But I screamed.

Not to blame what Raikira-san has done.

But because my World Ruler also reported another thing.

Reiji I

The dragon is still alive

How do I describe Raikira-sans face that I saw? He seemed like a boy whose mishap was pointed out, but also like a monk who fulfilled all his duty and for some reason, even like a sinner seeking salvation.

The dragons front leg tore through Raikira-san and Crystas body together, sending the two upper bodies flying away.

I wanted to scream. I wanted to ask myself how I couldve avoided this stupid tragedy. I wanted to cling to someones chest and start crying.

But I couldnt do any of that.

No

Debris fell off from the dragons body as it got up.

NOOOOOOOOOO!!

I saw a halfling who was the closest to that spot.

That person had a full basket in both hands, probably coming after shopping. The baskets carried jars containing easy-to-preserve ingredients and spices. It was full of everything one would need for a future journey.

But that person Mimino-san, dropped it, and screamed. Witnessing Raikira-sans last moments was too much of a shock.

That was more than enough to attract the dragons attention.

Mimino-san did not even notice the dragon. She just squatted down, holding her head in her hands. Even when the dragons mouth opened, even when light gathered inside, she did not notice it.

Mimino-san will be burned!

UOOOOOOHHH!!

I broke into a sprint. Sprinting Technique wouldnt be able to make it in time. However, with that as a run-up, I used Fire Magic at my feet to create an explosion, producing incredible acceleration. As the surrounding scenery scrambled away, the dragons face was right in front of me.

Mithril-rank adventurers are amazing because they can control this at will.

OHHHHHH!!!!

My movement was a perfect copy of Raikira-sans flying kick. My kick landed right onto the dragons face, and I further added an explosion with Fire Magic, which blew the car-sized face in the opposite direction.

World Ruler informed me that my leg was cracked.

You were the one on the roof?

My body was at its limit. My mana was also almost used up.

Mimino-san Mimino-san!

Reiji-kun?

Please run away. You must at least survive

I stood with my back to her and spread my hands. I knew that such a thin body cannot protect her. But still, I had to do it.

N-No, Reiji-kun! You should run

Tell the reinforcements that the dragon is on its last leg.

I used my last bit of mana to activate Fire Magic. Mimino-san was blown far away, and my body was blown in the opposite direction rolling towards the dragon.

Reiji-kun!!!!!

Dont go near, Mimino-san!

I hear Non-sans voice. I wonder if she was nearby. If she holds down Mimino-san, I will be more than happy.

I was completely out of gas. But I protected Mimino-san.

Your body has a 10-star skill? No, it doesnt matter. Breathe your last breath, small Brave One

By the time the dragon opened its mouth, I had lost consciousness.

Ive done it.

Im sure I must have been smiling in my last moments.