#Side Story 43. The Dragon’s Bride Fighting for Love (5)
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‘As expected, it’s not that easy.’
Recovering from burning wounds.
Maia muttered to herself.
Just a few times.
Most of the flames were avoided, and those that could not be avoided were crushed with fists to break through, so there was never a single real hit.
Of course, the body of the Inner and Outer Geumgang was also damaged just by the aftermath of being covered in such shattered flames.
The blood was boiling like lava.
Even if she had been hit directly by Hasneti’s flames even once, she would have been in danger.
It was something that could not be helped.
If she is the strongest external attack expert in the Seven Dragons, Hasneti is the most destructive psionics expert.
Because it was a being that could burn anything.
That was why.
The reason why Maia secretly used another tactic.
‘If it wasn’t an intangible poison, it would have been difficult to even get addicted to it.’
Intangible poison.
A tasteless, colorless and odorless poison.
It was the essence of all the poisons that had poisoned even the previous life monarch who had achieved invincibility against all poisons.
Of course, no matter how intangible the poison was, it was not easy to poison Hasneti, who was enveloped in a burning flame.
He even chased after Hasneti while avoiding the flames.
Even if the psionics were slightly disturbed, Maia herself would have been in danger.
But she did it anyway.
Hasneti is addicted.
The game was decided.
‘This is the end!’
In order not to miss that victory.
Maia, who flapped her wings and accelerated rapidly, immediately closed the distance with Hasneti, whose movements had slowed down due to poisoning.
And by pouring psionics into his clenched fist, he struck the final blow that would end this fight.
…No, I tried to fly it.
Startle.
If I hadn’t looked into Hasneti’s eyes just as I was about to extend my fist.
Even though I was clearly addicted.
Neither embarrassed nor agitated.
It just sinks coldly and heavily.
The moment when Maia felt an instinctive fear upon seeing the blood-red eyes staring directly at her, her face hardened.
Grumble!
Hasneti puts her hands together.
A spark erupted between my two hands.
A very small flame compared to all the heat waves she had created so far.
Only then did Maia feel the dragon psionics within it, which were more powerful than all the heat waves combined so far, and desperately tried to avoid it…
『Seventy-Two Species of War, Twelve Blades of Courage,
Seven Twelve Species, Twelve Blades of War, Twelve Dragons,
Nuclear Fusion, Solar Explosion.
』Kwagwagwagwagwagwanggwang
!
Before Maia could even step away.
The sun exploded in Hasneti’s hands.
Maia raised her psionics with all her might to block the heat wave that exploded right in front of her with no time to avoid it.
By further strengthening the internal and external body of the body and maximizing recovery.
It withstood even the Sword Master’s sword.
So that even the heart can regenerate.
Cheeeeeeeek!
However, the heat of the sun bursting in front of her nose burned even her body.
It’s getting ruined.
Being burned.
melting.
After enduring and enduring and enduring with a strong body the enormous heat that was literally like being swallowed by the sun, when the heat finally disappeared.
Coo!
“Cough!”
On a distant earth.
One person fell.
From clothes burned without a trace to charred scales, melted wings, and heated horns.
Maia, who was spewing out red blood with a truly disfigured appearance, slowly raised her head.
“…self-destruction is such a ridiculous thing to do.”
“Because I wouldn’t have been able to beat you if I didn’t take this much risk.”
From the blackened military uniform to the reddened skin and hair with tanned tips.
Explode the sun in your hands.
I felt the heat myself.
Therefore, Maia groaned as she looked at Hasneti, who was in quite a mess, even if it wasn’t as bad as her.
The flame of the Red Dragon Clan is a double-edged sword.
Because it is so powerful, if you use it incorrectly, it can be harmful to yourself.
Basically, the reason why the Red Dragon Clan is vulnerable to close combat is because the closer they are, the more their ignition ability must be suppressed.
But he made up his mind to wait for Maia to approach, and then attacked with all his might, ignoring his own safety.
Even Hasneti, who had perfected the dragon’s blood and was able to manipulate psionics with great precision, would have committed suicide, to put it bluntly, an act of suicide.
nevertheless.
Hasneti didn’t even lift an eyebrow.
As always, he looked down at Maia with a cold face and asked in a hushed voice.
“Do you want to try more?”
“…No, it didn’t work out.”
Maia shook her head.
We were both injured in the explosion just now.
Hasneti was already addicted to the intangible poison, and considering her resilience through bio-manipulation, there was a possibility that she could reverse the situation if she persisted.
But instead of clinging to that slim hope, she sneered and raised one hand.
And so…
even while everything was burning.
The moment she crushed the necklace, which was still intact even though it had a single crack.
Faaah!
The starlight is flashing.
A change has occurred.
Maia was in tatters just a moment ago.
Immediately after being enveloped in the starlight, her appearance returned to normal.
As if the previous battle had been a dream, not only the wounds and burns, but even the clothes that had burned away came back in good condition.
Maia ended her sentence as if to mock herself.
“I don’t want to be seen struggling miserably in front of him.”
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“…In short, even while fighting, Pharaoh was gathering psionics and preparing for her secret move?”
“yes that’s right.”
“No matter what, it’s absurd that it was a self-destruction….”
“We were able to win because it was absurd.”
Li Qingyu smiled bitterly.
If we look at it objectively, it was Maia who had a higher chance of winning this match.
Especially when Hasneti was poisoned, even she, the best tactician of the Seven Dragons, was certain of Maia’s victory.
There is one problem.
Hasneti was also certain of his defeat.
So much so that he prepares a dagger that will turn the tide of the war in one fell swoop by attracting Maia on the premise that he will become addicted.
“Everyone knew about Maia’s poison, but no one knew Hasneti would take such a bold gamble.”
“Hmm… So ultimately it’s a difference in tactics?”
“no. To put it bluntly, it is a difference in determination.”
“Are you prepared?”
I flinch.
Yu Na-kyung and Li Qingyu turned their heads.
Limon, who had remained silent since the start of the competition, spoke for the first time.
“The doctor was just fighting to compete for superiority, but the pharaoh was fighting to the death to ensure victory.”
“You’re saying that Hasneti risked his life for this competition.”
“To be precise, I was prepared to do that. Of course, that was possible thanks to my natural capabilities.”
“…I guess I understand what you mean.”
After listening to Limon’s calm words.
Li Qingyu smiled bitterly.
As a member of the National Assembly, Maia considered not only her own safety but also the safety of others.
As a member of the Red Dragon Clan whose destiny is struggle, Hasneti risked his life even in battle.
This is because he was able to understand that the essential difference went beyond his prediction and decided whether the two would win or lose.
“I’m glad I prepared the talisman of greatness…”
“Thank you for your hard work preparing it.”
“No, it wasn’t that difficult.”
That was why.
The reason why Yuna-kyung was relieved.
A necklace that contains part of Limon’s power is an amulet that protects the wearer from all injuries.
Although it had the limitation of being disposable and could only be used briefly inside the barrier, even taking that into account, it was a self-defense device that surpassed most miraculous abilities.
It was so difficult to make that I complained the whole time I was making it, wondering why I had to prepare all this.
This is because after watching the first match, I could keenly feel what kind of disaster would have occurred if I had not prepared the talisman.
‘It was really a good thing I didn’t participate.’
What would have happened if I had gone up on that non-stage?
Imagine for a moment and let your body tremble for a moment.
Yuna-kyung suddenly saw Limon.
“But team leader, is it okay if you don’t go?”
“Where do you mean?”
“Of course, to my sisters.”
If it had been a normal Limon, I would have gone and checked to see if there were any injuries.
Limone softly asked Yuna-kyung, who was wondering why Hasneti and Maia were still watching even after they returned to the waiting room.
“Are you trying to console me by saying I lost but fought well? Or are you telling me to at least encourage you for doing well by defeating yourself?”
“Oh, that’s…”
“There’s no need to go see them. “The fact that the Duke of Swords is here watching over them will be the greatest encouragement and comfort to them.”
For a moment, take a moment to look at Li Qingyu, who answered calmly on behalf of Na-kyung Yu, who was speechless.
Limon sighed slightly.
“You’re both being very nice in saying that you don’t want to see me right now.”
“Did it sound like a lie?”
“No, it’s just as you said.”
It might be a simple couplet.
Since it was a competition where there was a winner and a loser, he couldn’t offer encouragement or comfort.
The participants in this competition were all his brides, and for him to side with someone now would be an insult to everyone who participated in this competition.
So while I was feeling bitter.
Limon suddenly turned his head.
“Why are you doing this, Geomgong?”
“…I felt like I was being watched for some reason.”
“If it’s the gaze, isn’t it because of the spirits taking the video?”
“Hmm, it seems like that.”
Even while Limon made an uneasy expression.
Aides were busy walking around the off-stage, preparing for the next match.
So, the moment all preparations were completed, Yuna-kyung looked excited again.
“Did you watch the first match well? It was a really exciting match! “I’m sure viewers will be excited to see it!”
“But you can look forward to it. “The second match will be just as great as the first!”
“Now then, the second match!”
Pretend.
Yuna-kyung spread one wing.
“Cheongkoner is the master of Jormungand and the protector of Europe! “An honorable knight who is the best in the Seven Dragons when it comes to one-on-one combat!”
“Who can defeat a sword that can cut through even space! “Countess Cheongryonghu!”
At that moment, what appeared on the off-stage was a blue-haired beauty wearing armor over her uniform and a sword at her waist.
“Hong Connor is the owner of Fafnir and the empress of the North American continent! “The world’s richest man and the undisputed strongest expert of the Seven Dragons!”
“The solemn supremacy of infants in the world is for this person! “Geumryonghu’s rich sister!”
And what appeared on the other side was a blonde beauty wearing a gorgeous cowgirl outfit and carrying two rifles on her back.
Yuna-kyung continued to chatter excitedly as she watched the two contestants come up to the off-stage.
“Well, I think this will be a very exciting match again. “What do you think, princess?”
“well. It is difficult to discuss the odds of winning when you have already made a wrong prediction in the first match… “One thing is clear.”
“One thing?”
Just like the previous two people, he received an explanation from Anastasia in the middle of the off-stage and received a double amulet.
Li Qingyu finished speaking softly, taking in the two princesses of gold and blue looking at each other quietly.
“No matter who wins this match, the strongest expert of the Seven Dragons will be determined in the duel.”
