Vs Dagruel Part 5

This might be impossible

Thats the honest impression of the Demon Lord Ruminas Valentine.

Her plan was to kill Dagruel using her strongest technique in the first attack, but it had no effect.

With Deaths Blessing, the life and death reversing technique, Dagruel should have died.

However, the result was that the instant death effect was nullified, and Ruminas secret technique was defeated.

At that time, Ruminas was able to partly foresee that thing would proceed this way.

The one on one fight between Albert and Grasword continued.

Both of them didnt even take a step back, it seemingly an even fight. However, when the fight between the two was observed with Ultimate SkillLustful Lord Asmosdeus, the situation shows a different outlook.

Against Grasword whos a mass of energy, Albert was distributing energy into every important point of his body.

The decrease of their vitality was insignificant, but the difference in the aggregate amount gave hint of the outcome of the battle.

In other words, before Albert finished to cut down Grasword, the outcome will be decided.

Alberts defeat, that was the situation would be.

However, no one could criticize Albert. Rather, with his wonderful skill, he was fighting evenly against the sword king.

If the difference of the energy was not taken into consideration and only the sword techniques matters, it can be said that Albertos superior.

However, even so, the situation didnt change.

The way things are going right now, Alberts defeat was just a matter of time.

On the other side, the battle between Adalman and Fenn also growing intense.

The young man with black hair who wears the jet black colored priest clothes against the skinny, small giant who wielding Gleipnir.

Adalman had possessed and combined with the Death Dragon Wenti, and his energy has increased greatly.

However, even so, the difference was obvious as Fenn who is in front of Adalman can rival a True Dragon.

For Ruminas who can see vitality in numerical form, the differences were despair inducing.

Against Fenn whos called both the Fighting God and Fist God, for Adalman to be able to survive this far was a miracle.

In the flurry of throwing, punching, and joint locks, it was obvious that physical strike was the main constituent.

Joint locks were meaningless, since for a spiritual life form, physical damage would completely recovered in an instant.

He just barely able to modify the technique to perform a throwing technique to deal and blow away the opponent. However, in the end, that technique was for defending, Adalman couldnt expect Fenn to be damaged by the throw.

In other words, he just stalling for time.

After Adalman understands his own disadvantage, he was fighting with the objective of exhausting the enemy by a long period of combat and not aiming for victory.

However even so, he was concentrating so hard like he was treading on thin ice.

In Ruminas sight, she could see Adalmans appearance who ward off Fenns attack by casting away all of his defense and manipulated his energy to concentrated on a point.

In order to cover the difference of the energy density, Adalman was fighting by concentrating all of his power on one point.

It was already such ability that could be called as a miracle.

However, it wont continue more longer, Ruminas thought that it wouldnt take a long time for Adalman to lose.

And then, Shion.

The woman who fighting against Dagruel and standing up many times in front of him.

Her appearance reminded Ruminas of the Hero Chloe who saved her in the past.

Blood flows out from her head without any sign of stopping. Even the wound in her whole body, bore new wounds after recovering.

Shions attack couldnt touch Dagruel, she was mortally injured due to Dagruels counterattack.

Even so, Shion stood up, she kept challenging Dagruel over and over.

Ah, Nee-san! Please stop it already!

Shion-sama! You cant win against our pops

It, its dangerous. As it is right now, Shion-sama will

Even Dagruels sons were flustered at first.

However, would they broke through their hesitation mid-battle and,

Uooooooooo! Pops!! We will be your opponents!

Theres no other way. Im prepared for it!

Ill do it! And then, Ill get praised!

Exactly as stated in their determination, they went to face Dagruel.

And right now, they were barely alive bearing serious injury, lying on the ground while being powerless to stand up.

Those three were strong as majins. Thats why they were alive.

However, thats all. In front of Dagruels absolute strength, it was all useless.

(This is impossible right. Theres no reason that we can win. Even I only able to go this far huh)

To Ruminass ear who reached the stage of resignation partly,

Princess, the preparation for the retreat was complete

Such whispered voice was heard.

The Seven Celestial Sages who command the raid seems to have advanced the preparation for a concealed transfer secretly.

They have judged that theres no chance for victory in this war and likely to have made their safety a priority.

Certainly

Thats right, certainly, if she was the Ruminas from before, she would withdrew without any hesitation.

Such thing as going to war with no chance of winning was nonsense.

The country can be rebuild, it wasnt something she need to be concerned with.

Ruminas and her kin has eternal life, theres no reason for them to fight betting their life on it.

However

(Will I be really fine? Will it be a correct action for me to withdraw from this place?)

Ruminas hesitated.

Shion was barely being able to stand up because Ruminas support.

She used an ability increasing skill, so even a near death serious injury would recover immediately......

Improving Shions regeneration power to the utmost limit was also one of Ruminas ability.

If Ruminas withdrew now, it meant Shion would die immediately.

(Abandoning the front and running away alone by myself? Such a thing, such an ungraceful action, Ill never accept it!

Im the proud Queen of Nightmare, you know!!)

And so, Ruminas steeled herself.

I wont. I wont retreat. If by any chance I get killed here, go select the next master from the seven lords.

Im one of the proud Octagram.

Such thing as running away ungracefully is not fitting for me. Dont you think so?

She said so and sprouted a beautiful smile.

An alluring smile which didnt suit the face of a young girl.

The Seven Celestial Sages who heard it have their eyes wide opened with surprise instantly.

Their master who attached so much importance to life, surprised them with such boast.

However at the same time, they were deeply aware.

Thats right, it didnt suit Demon Lord Ruminas Valentine who called as the Queen of the Night to be running away.

Because shes the vampire princess who always acted gracefully and reigned nobly.

Ill not obey such order.

Yes.

At the time of your ruin, well also follow.

The Seven Celestial Sages disobeyed Ruminas order for the first time.

Although she was surprised by it, it wasnt unpleasant feelings which perplexed Ruminas.

Far from it, it was instead pleasant feelings.

Fuu, you fools. Then, strengthen the barrier quickly! Hurry up, you blockheads!!

Ruminas cheerfully ordered them.

As your will! Then, the city defense will

I see. Change the barriers attribute using the Holy Demonic Inversion technique.

Dont allow those angels invading the Holy City! As long as we buys some time, Demon Lord Rimuru will send reinforcement!

Princess, do you believe in Demon Lord Rimuru?

Humph! I dont believe in him. However

There are people who believe in their master while fighting. Dont you think that the act is worth believing in?

As she said so, the Seven Celestial Sages shifted their focus on the battlefield.

How the Demon Lord Rimurus subordinates were fighting couldn't be assessed as just stalling for time.

In this situation, even theyre betting their life to buy time, despite it practically having no meaning at all.

It may be reasonable for their own country, but they had devoted their own life in order to defend the territory of an allied country.

Their action was a strong proof of them believing that their master would never abandon them.

Indeed BelievingSuch word, we have forgot about it for a long time.

Well then, we will start the strategy.

May fortune with you, Princess!

Bowing all together, the Seven Celestial Sages left.

Will it be really alright? so Ruminas hesitated.

But, she didnt regret.

In front of her, Shion stood up once more.

No matter how she was wounded, she rises up many times.

Thats right, I, I should do the only thing I can do! and so, at the moment Ruminas tried to support Shion again

Good grief, I have become the opponent because I feel the sign of awakening, but its disappointing.

Or because theres a person who defends you, you can be at ease?

If thats the case, first Ill deal with your recovery means. That way, you might grow a bit.

She heard Dagruels muttering voice.

It took a moment for her to realize the meaning of it.

St, stop it!

Shion shouted in panic, but she received Dagruels blow and became silent.

She didnt seem to be dead, but it was very unlikely for her to move.

Glancing at her, Dagruel turned around and began to walk towards Ruminas.

Ruminas prepared herself.

Very well, Dagruel. I shall become your next opponent!

Ruminas put herself on guard towards Dagruel.

The words she said for herself, she felt funny in her mind.

Far from being an opponent, to Dagruel someone like Ruminas was equal to garbage, so she thought.

Fumu. As expected, Ruminas. The pride of a Demon Lord is not just for show heh.

To Dagruels words, she laughed thinly.

Such thing as pride, she didnt think about it at all. However, Ruminas just thought that she didnt want to betray Shion.

(Its strange. Unlike with Chloe, I havent associate with her for a long time.

Fighting against Dagruel even though theres no chance for me to win.

Why didnt I run away?

Did I also believe? That someone would come to help.

Such thing, such convenient thing, would not happen.)

She pondered and understood.

Suddenly, the image of that selfish and carefree black dragon crossed in her mind.

A smile floats naturally on her mouth.

Her appearance make Dagruel felt strange, but he ignored it without saying anything

Well then, HERE I GO!

At the same time as him shouting, his fist was thrust out towards Ruminas.

Her soul was frozen in fear. However, Ruminas didnt run away.

Evasion was impossible.

Recognized that, Ruminas mocked herself.

(its so different. Struggling till the end. Im like a different person)

But, there was no dissatisfaction, instead, she puffed her chest proudly.

At least at the end she has her pride as a Demon Lord, and she can boast as she challenged a strong person without running away.

At least, in her final moments, with her hand, that hateful arrogant evil dragon

Ruminas mind then stopped for a moment.

It occurred immediately before Dagruels fist reached Ruminas.

The time had stopped because of Velzard.

Right now, currently.

Something happened before Dagruels fist reach Ruminas.

The powerful fist in front of her eyes.

And then, a palm of someone with tanned skin received it.

Dagruels attack which had an overwhelming power was obstructed by a man who suddenly appeared in front of Ruminas.

Then,

Kuahahaha! I, have arrived[1]!

While laughing loudly, the man shouted in loud voice.

However, time was currently stopped, the mans voice didnt reach anyone.

With the exception of Dagruel.

No, it reached Ruminas actually.

(Did he come here!!?)

However, Ruminas was conscious but her body cant move.

In such confusing situation, Veldoras voice reached Ruminas

(Whats this, I cant speak!? Has time stopped......? But who did it?)

She was flustered because she shouted instinctively, but Ruminas noticed that she couldnt speak.

And so, trying to grasp the situation, finally she realized that currently the worlds movement had stopped.

(What a carefree guy! Even when the world stopped, for him to be able to move like its natural)

It was surprising as Ruminas continuously thought.

At the same time, it became very ridiculous. The tension that strained her before death had loosened, she felt a sense of relief filled her heart for some reason.

(Impossible. For me to feel relieved just because Veldora have camethat cant be possible!)

She threw away such feelings which crossed in her mind and focus on the current situation.

There was no light, she couldnt understand anything inside the stopped world.

However, Ruminas super perception began to perceive the situation faintly.

Only Veldora and Dagruel who calmly moving.

She listened carefully to the conversation of those two,

What. the!? Even though I have make my entrance coolly with a lot of trouble.. for the world to be stopped?!

Oh, its Veldora. It was a miraculous timing, but you have my condolences.

Even though I said that, Im not the one who do it, okay?

Unuuu, I know. The one who can do thing like this is probably my aneue[2].

As for the length, enough to stop time for two seconds, that person has the useless habit of stopping time for a long time.

Oh well, theres no meaning to stop time for a long time. If theres someone else who can move inside the stopped world, stopping time doesnt have any meaning.

Thats right. I have advised her several times, but she doesnt listen to me. Oh well, its fine as I dont really care anyway. She messed around such as stopping time when it was punishment time oh well, forget it.

Theres another thing to discus

Uh, what?

Umu. To match the timing when the time moving again, I want to redo my arrival.

So, as I decided to be cool, its necessary to make Ruminas impressed you know

can I hear the reason?

Kuahahahaha! What, its simple yknow. I till now have done various thing

Therefore, Ruminas considerably resents me.

If I make her indebted to me while displaying how cool Im, she would forget everything, thats the plan.

Kukukuku. For that reason, I was hiding myself from sight.

I dont know when you might go berserk so I was a bit worried here.

Yet..

Even though I had made my entry so cool with a lot of trouble, it was ruined because of my aneue.

Thats the reason. Can I ask you for that?

Haa, Ruminas seemed to hear Dagruels tired sigh.

And then, Ruminas also felt the same.

(This rotten lizard, Ill strangle him later!)

Ruminas raged with her face turning red.

If she could move now, shed gifted him a kick without a doubt.

Perhaps, Id be able to move because of anger? Thinking so, she hated Veldoras attitude.

Veldora didnt think that Ruminas can hear him in the stopped world, she deemed it to be his carelessness.

Ill teach him a lesson without fail later! Ruminas sworn so in her mind.

At the time when Dagruel about to answer Veldoras offer, there was a person who tried to stand up with a staggering movement.

It was Shion.

Her eyes were bloodshot, the open wounds on her whole body havent recovered.

However, it was strange that no blood flowing out.

While cladding in a strange atmosphere, Shion completely stood up.

Hm? so Dagruel gazed at her,

Shion, huh. You were able to move even in the stopped world?

Hm,Envyseems to have disappear. This is, I see

Veldora noticed something and stopped talking.

Then as if to interrupted his word,

Ve, Veldora-sama.. th, that person is my prey. Wo, would you hand over him to me?

Shion asked Veldora while panting, using her sword as a cane to stand.

Veldora looked at her while squinting his eyes,

I see, very well. I will lend you a bit of my power. Fight well to your hearts content,!

He responded so.

Th, thank you very much

Shion seemed ready to fall, so Veldora supported her.

And, from where Veldora touched Shion, his energy flowed.

Hu! Although I had said that I would lend it to you, there is no fragment of restraint from you eh. (Perhaps, I should collect it later from Rimuru )

Veldora grumbled, looking worn out while Shions complexion improved fast.

The wounds on her body healed, even her clothes, before anyone aware, had become as good as new.

Dagruel raised one of his brow tolerating it, standing silently waiting for Shions preparation to complete.

Then

Individual: Shion undergo ability evolution, Ultimate SkillTyrannous Lord Susanoowas acquired.

Unchanged by even the stopped world, The Voice of the World was heard.

It was the moment when Shion had awoken ultimate power.

I have kept you waiting. However, as you hoped for, I shall give you some amusement.

Fumu. Well then, I shall accept your offer.

The two nod to the other gladly and once again confront each other.

In the stopped world where it was difficult to perceive the opponents presence, the fight between Shion and Dagruel begun.

Meanwhile

(By any chance, is my turn only)

Veldora was anxious about such thing, there was no one who noticed it.

[1] Momotaros reference. Den-O

[2] Elder sister (formal).