𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟔𝟒.1: 𝐓𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐩 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡 (9)
“Hmm. . . . . .”
Aurei Dracunis, who seems to be contemplating Oswald’s words.
“Now, only the Plague and Sin remain. However. . . I find it difficult to fight the Archduke of Plague on my own.”
“What about the Champions and the Dark Brotherhood?”
“The Champions have gone into a 100-day prayer to recover their strength, and the Dark Brotherhood is unreachable. Normally, they would have come forward to help me. . . But this time, for some reason, they are nowhere to be seen. . .”
“Hmm. . . . . . This is difficult.”
“I can’t handle this on my own. But if I leave the Archduke of Plague alone, we could face an even greater disaster. The lands of the East are already being contaminated by the demonic power of the plague. If more time passes. . . A gate will open, just like in the New Continent, and it will begin to connect to the world of Chaos.”
After much deliberation, Aurei stood up as if he had made up his mind.
“Very well. If fate has led you here. . . Then it must be time for me to fulfill my duty as a guardian.”
Saying this, Aurei extended his hand to Oswald.
“Take my hand. There is a place we must go.”
Oswald took his hand without hesitation, and soon the two disappeared in a flash of light.
The place where Oswald reappeared was a vast underground space.
“What is this place?”
“Long ago, in the war against Chaos, many Elder Dragons died. Instead of returning to the bosom of nature to prevent the extinction of their species. . . They chose the path of the Lich.”
At the mention of the path of the Lich, one being came to Oswald’s mind.
“Surely. . . It can’t be. Lich Dragons?”
“As expected, you know.”
Oswald Team car 「Final Chapter」 had seen Lich Dragons only when playing as a dragon, so they were very rare beings.
“At the very end, countless Elder Dragons and Ancient Dragons chose the path of the Lich Dragon in order to prevent the destruction of the world. This is one of the spaces where such Lich Dragons slumber. Light!”
As Aurei cast a light spell, the surroundings, which had been dark, suddenly became bright, and soon five enormous Lich Dragons emerged from the darkness.
“The first Lich Dragons. . . These are the most exalted ones who chose to become Lich Dragons at the very beginning.”
Aurei looked at them and began to chant a spell. Immediately, a strong wave of magical power surged out from Aurei, spreading in all directions. Soon, five blue orbs were created, which then seeped into the skulls of each Lich Dragon.
Kugugugugu!
“Hmm. . . . . . .”
Suddenly, an overwhelming amount of killing intent began to emanate from the five Lich Dragons. It was an aura so powerful that it sent chills down Oswald’s spine, despite having the Giant’s Heart and having absorbed essence to become incredibly strong.
【I sense an unpleasant giant. 】
The five Lich Dragons then glared at Oswald and continuously emitted killing intent.
“Calm down, seniors.”
【Are you the child of Gold? 】
“Yes, Aurei. Aurei Dracunis.”
【Ah. . . . . . . To think that hatchling has grown so much. . . . . . Time has passed quickly. 】
“Yes, nearly 9,000 years have passed.”
【9,000 years. . . . . . Does the fact that you have awakened us mean that the world is in danger? 】
“Yes, that is correct. The Archduke of Plague has currently descended upon this Century.”
【Tch, the most disgusting and annoying bastard has come. 】
“That is why I have come to awaken you, the first Undead.”
【However, no matter how long we have accumulated our magic power as Lich Dragons, we are still inferior to the archduke demon in terms of pure physical ability. Is there a way to deal with him? 】
“Yes, that is why I came here with this being who possesses the heart of a giant.”
【The heart of a giant. . . . . . Certainly unique. Are you a Champion of Chronos? You possess an enormous amount of holy power. 】
“So far, he has made great achievements in preventing Truth, Seduction, Sin, and others. Of course, Archduke of Greed Mammon and Archduke of Sloth Belphegor still remain. . . But they too will soon be dealt with.”
【Only Blood and Plague remain? 】
“Blood has not yet descended.”
【Good. In the beginning, we swore an oath to the god Pluto. The reason we chose the path of lich was to protect this Century from the invasion of Chaos. And now, it is time to use this insignificant life that has lasted for so long to keep our oath. Champion who bears the heart of a giant. . . What is your name? 】
“My name is Oswald.”
【Oswald, we, the five Lich Dragons, will help you defeat the demon of plague. 】
Oswald used Eyes of Truth to examine the Lich Dragons in detail.
[𝐄𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐋𝐢𝐜𝐡 𝐃𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐨𝐧 ‘𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐨 𝐀𝐧𝐢𝐦𝐨’]
[𝟏𝟐,𝟏𝟎𝟓 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐥𝐝]
[𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡 𝐋𝐯.𝟐𝟎𝟎]
[𝐀𝐠𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐋𝐯.𝟐𝟎𝟎]
[𝐄𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐋𝐯.𝟐𝟓𝟎]
[𝐌𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐋𝐯.𝟒,𝟎𝟎𝟎]
[𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐞 𝐋𝐯.𝟐𝟎𝟎]
[𝐏𝐬𝐲𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐜 𝐋𝐯.𝟑𝟎𝟎]
[𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐋𝐯.𝟐𝟎𝟎]
[𝐉𝐮𝐝𝐠𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐋𝐯.𝟐𝟎𝟎]
[𝐋𝐮𝐜𝐤 𝐋𝐯.𝟏]
[𝐃𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐨𝐧 𝐋𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐮𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐋𝐯.𝟏𝟎]
[𝐃𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝐌𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐋𝐯.𝟗]
[𝐌𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐃𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐋𝐯.𝟏𝟎]
Soon, the five Lich Dragons used the Polymorph spell to transform into the form of Death Knights. They then used Teleport to arrive at. . . A place where a snowstorm raged in the north.
A ruined black fortress came into view in the distance, and a large Lich Dragon was seen sleeping near the fortress.
“This is. . . . . . ?”