What's the meaning?!!
These words stunned Rudeus, who was about to make a run for it, and he froze on the spot.
He was puzzled.
He had absolutely no idea why the other person would ask that question. If it had been before, he would have told them the truth without hesitation.
Not only did I know that guy, but that Hitogami guy also frequently appeared in my dreams.
But now...
Um...
He hesitated.
It's important to know that the person standing in front of him was no ordinary person, but the Dragon God Orsted, the second-ranked among the Seven Great Powers.
More importantly... he was also an enemy who had once killed Luo Ge.
I need help urgently... I'm waiting online.
How should he answer?
Under the sharp golden gaze of the other, Rudeus's Adam's apple bobbed, and he slowly spoke, " Hitogami? Ah? What's that... I... I've never heard of it."
You... are lying!
This is a lie.
The Dragon God's sharp eyes seemed to see through everything; all the secrets of the world would have nowhere to hide under his gaze.
"..."
Rudeus panicked instantly.
Immediately afterward, without giving him a chance to explain, he saw the Dragon God's next move.
Suddenly, the Dragon God's figure charged towards him at such a speed that there was almost no pause.
One moment they were just a few steps away, the next the hand chop was already right in front of them, raised.
Before Rudeus could react, Eris, who was prepared behind him, rushed up and pulled him away.
Without hesitation, Rujierd was the first to join the group.
He stood in front of the two, his spear held horizontally, forcefully blocking the Dragon God's hand-blade attack.
"Bite--"
A sharp, metallic clang rang out, making Rudeus and Eris's eardrums ache.
The Dragon God's expression suddenly changed, his originally cold and stern face revealing a ferocious killing intent, and his golden eyes flashing with a chilling light.
However, this murderous intent was not directed at Rujierd, but at Rudeus was standing nearby, stunned with fear.
"I see..."
"So you're also Apostle of the Human God."
"Run, Rudeus!!"
When he sensed the Dragon God's surging killing intent, Rujierd couldn't help but roar loudly at Rudeus.
A battle between the two sides was imminent.
Without hesitation, after creating some distance, Rujierd carefully adjusted his posture and launched a fierce attack, swinging his trident with all his might.
Tap! Tap! Tap! Tap...
The spear was wielded with such skill by Rujierd that the movements were almost imperceptible, leaving only countless afterimages.
The spear tips rained down on the Dragon God's vital points.
But no matter how Rujierd attacked, the opposing Dragon God managed to defend against him with just one hand from beginning to end.
He appeared completely nonchalant and unfazed by the pressure emanating from Gunman.
The battle was not evenly matched as one might have imagined; instead, it was a one-sided and overwhelming defeat from the very beginning.
It's not that Rujierd was too weak.
Rather, it was because the Dragon God Orsted was too powerful.
After only a dozen or so exchanges, the Dragon God seized an opening and punched Rujierd in the abdomen. Rijerud groaned and his body curled up like a shrimp.
Immediately afterwards, the Dragon God made a swift move... striking various vulnerable spots on his body.
shoulder.
elbow.
knee.
rib.
Each strike was precise and heavy, and in the end, he knocked Rujierd to the ground with a single punch, almost effortlessly.
The battle is over.
It all happened too fast from start to finish.
Before Rudeus and Eris could react, Rujierd had already collapsed in the snow, his fate unknown.
Rujierd... defeated?
Witnessing this absurd scene firsthand shocked not only Rudeus but also Eris, who found it hard to believe.
You should know... Rujierd is a very strong member of their team, Superd Race warrior capable of fighting many dangerous monsters head-on.
Yet, before this Dragon God, it collapsed so quickly.
Seeing Rujierd, who had been sent flying backward while protecting him and collapsed unconscious in the snow, Rudeus felt the powerlessness that comes with weakness for the first time.
Deep in my heart.
He regretted it.
... He regretted his sharp tongue and calling out to the other person, and regretted not following Rujierd and Eris to leave quickly.
However.
Regret is useless now.
The Dragon God, exuding murderous intent and radiating oppressive power, was approaching him step by step, bringing with him overwhelming killing intent.
What should he do?
What should he do now?
escape?
Is it possible to escape?
When the Dragon God walked up to Rudeus, who was so terrified that his body went limp, Rudeus's eyes already saw what would happen a few seconds later.
That was the Dragon God raising his hand.
Without hesitation, a bloody scene unfolded as he delivered a karate chop to his own chest.
He will die!
I really will die...
Just as Rudeus was gripped by extreme fear, his mind went blank and he completely shut down.
It was Eris, who was standing next to him, who made the move.
"Aaaaaah! Let go of Rudeus!"
She successfully overcame her inner fear and charged towards the Dragon God Orsted, brandishing her greatsword.
Long red hair fluttered like a flag in the wind and snow.
However, Eris's full-force slash was gently caught by the Dragon God's fingertips.
With a casual flick of his wrist, he unleashed the ultimate technique of the Water God Style, "Flow," Eris was sent flying by the force of her own reaction.
Thump!
Eris crashed heavily into the cliff behind her with a muffled thud, and weakly cried out, "Rudeus, run!"
He too slid to the ground, covered in wounds.
Rudeus was completely terrified when he saw his two companions fall one after another.
When a person is in a state of extreme fear, their mind goes completely blank... they are completely unable to think, and Rudeus is in this state of mental shutdown at this moment.
"You're quite skilled, Eris Boreas Greyrat."
"Although I knew you were talented, I didn't expect you to improve so quickly."
The Dragon God said something indifferently, then ignored Eris, who lay beside him, unable to fight.
He returned to Rudeus, looking down at him with a cold gaze.
Without saying a word.
Rudeus covered his head with his hands, and could only watch helplessly as the Dragon God delivered a chop to his chest.
"Pfft--"
Blood splattered everywhere.
Seconds later, Rudeus also collapsed, his face contorted in pain.
pain!
It hurts so much!
The intense pain finally made him truly feel the fear of death; so he could die too.
At this moment, Rudeus truly realized that the other world was never a role-playing game he could play casually.
One wrong step here could really kill you.
Looking down at Rudeus, who was clutching his chest, curled up on the ground, coughing violently and spitting blood.
The Dragon God Orsted's tone was cold. "Before you die... remember to send me a message to the Hitogami."
"I, the Dragon God Orsted, will one day personally kill him."
He left those words behind.
The Dragon God then prepared to turn and leave.
However, he paused slightly midway, glancing at Eris beside him with some surprise.
Simply because...
Eris Boreas Greyrat actually attempted to chant a spell and even managed to use the most basic magic Fireball?
Um?
Eris... she can use magic now?
Dragon God Orsted was surprised, but something even more unexpected happened.
Rudeus, lying on the ground, did not give up struggling.
He gathered the remaining magic power in his body and launched a sneak attack... firing a Rock Bullet at the Dragon God.
Dragon God Orsted didn't care and casually chose to defend himself, only to find that his palm was injured.
You should know that he possesses the heaven-defying defensive mechanism of Dragon Saint Battle Aura.
Generally speaking, all attacks below the Emperor Rank, whether magic or swordsmanship, should be ineffective and shouldn't even leave a scratch.
But this boy in front of him injured him with a single, casually Intermediate Rank earth magic spell, " Rock Bullet ".
" Voiceless Magic? Is this power obtained from Hitogami?"
Dragon God Orsted muttered to himself, glancing with considerable surprise at Rudeus lying on the ground.
When he noticed that his opponent was still trying to launch a surprise attack with Fireball, he used " Disturb Magic " in advance to interfere with Rudeus's release process.
When the skill was interrupted, the Fireball suddenly dissipated...
At this moment, Rudeus was undoubtedly filled with despair.
turn out to be...
Was the enemy Luo Ge encountered in the Red Dragon's Upper Jaw really this powerful?
That's incredible.
Rudeus saw absolutely no hope of winning against an opponent who had even easily defeated Rujierd.
How did Luo Ge survive against such an enemy?
Rudeus then realized just how difficult it had been for Luo Ge to survive against them back then.
"Cough cough... Am I going to die? I'm so unwilling to accept this."
I felt my life force slowly slipping away, like a candle flickering in the wind.
Rudeus finally prepared to resort to a suicidal tactic.
The magic trick that was clearly performed.
It's just a basic Fireball...
However, under Rudeus's immense magical compression, the Fireball underwent a miraculous qualitative change.
Not only did its color change, but it also looked like a small nuclear bomb slowly growing larger.
The distorted high temperature caused changes in the surrounding air.
This time, the Dragon God Orsted did not interrupt him with the Disturb Magic, but stood still... a hint of barely perceptible curiosity flashed in his eyes.
Swish, swish, swish...
One second, two seconds, three seconds... When Rudeus gathered all his magic power and launched this suicidal attack at the Dragon God...
The Dragon God finally made a casual gesture of raising his hand.
"Open the Front Dragon Gate."
The compressed Fireball, despite possessing devastating power, gradually dissipated after repeatedly colliding with the former Dragon Guards.
Rudeus was incredulous.
However, the Dragon God also showed a surprised expression at this moment.
"This is incredible... The total amount of magic power is even comparable to Laplace's."
"However, that's all."
Rudeus, who originally planned to destroy the Dragon God and perish together, was surprised to see that he hadn't even scratched his opponent.
Disappointed.
Without a doubt.
Rudeus finally broke down completely.
hateful!
He has no chance of winning.
As his magical energy was depleted, Rudeus, in despair, even began to lose consciousness.
All I could hear was the sound of the wind in my ears...
And Eris was crying and calling out her name, Rudeus, beside them.
Rudeus?
By the way, that wasn't his original name.
He recalled his past and present lives, which flashed before his eyes like reflections in a mirror or the moon in the water.
In my past life, I was a complete failure; in this life, I finally have a chance to start over.
Is this how it ends? I'm so... unwilling to accept it.
Paul...
Zenith...
Sylphie...
His two sisters, and Luo Ge...
Goodbye, everyone.
Just when Rudeus was filled with despair and thought he was doomed, the Dragon God had no intention of letting him go so easily.
As he approached Rudeus step by step, preparing to lift him up and deliver the final blow to end Rudeus's life.
At the critical moment, someone rode in from afar at breakneck speed.
Accompanied by a shout.
A figure descended from the sky, his expression furious and ferocious.
The newcomer stood with his sword in front of Rudeus, not only blocking the Dragon God's hand strike for him, but also turning back with a smile.
" Rudeus, I'm sorry... I kept you waiting."
"It's me!"
P. S.: I'm begging for free gifts to fuel my writing! I want to unleash my passion for everyone tonight, so I'm humbly asking my godfathers for motivation to keep writing.