"The magic circle and the sacrifice for summoning Great Red are ready. The next step is to see if Great Red gets interested in the power of the city and takes the bait. Luckily, we happen to have a Dragon King and a Heavenly Dragon present as bonus. My apologies, Cao Cao, but I will be occupied with operating the magic circle. It is a very taxing thing." Cao Cao waved his hand at the mage's words in acknowledgement. "Got it. What's next then? Annihilation Maker Leonardo and the rest are battling the allied forces outside. I wonder how much time they can buy? Reports say that not only the Fallen Angel Governor and Maou Leviathan, but even members of the Seraphim have arrived. -- Jeanne, Heracles." "Yes yes." "Oh!" Stepping forward in response to Cao Cao's call, was a blonde foreign lady wielding a slender sword and the giant man from just now. "They are the ones who have inherited the will -- the spirit of the heroes Jeanne d'Arc and Heracles. Siegfried, who do you want to fight?" At Cao Cao's question, Siegfried drew a sword and pointed with the sharp tip of the blade -- Kiba and Xenovia. Watching this scene unfold, the lady called Jeanne and the giant named Heracles laughed. "Then, I'll take Angel-chan. She's pretty cute." "I will pick the silver-haired lady then. Though she doesn't look very well." They all exchanged glances... Kiba and Xenovia vs Siegfried, Irina vs Jeanne, Rossweisse-san vs Heracles...
"That leaves me the Sekiryuutei. How about Vritra-kun over there?" Cao Cao looked at Saji. Saji strengthened his flames, but I stopped him with my hand. "...Saji, your opponent is the kyuubi leader. You must find a way to release her." "So I get the monster battle... Understood. Hyoudou, don't die!" "How can I die, you do your best too." "No matter what, I already promoted to Queen before I came. I am full of battle spirit from the start!" As we encouraged each other, Saji's body was surrounded by tall black flames. And then, the flames began to spread outward and grew increasingly bigger in size. "Vritra Promotion!" The flames reached up into the sky! The jet black flames gradually shaped into a body, forming a long serpentine oriental dragon. Roar! The massive black dragon roared-- Facing the kyuubi leader. Saji had successfully transformed into the dragon king. The black flames arranged themselves into a magic circle and began releasing a dark cloudy aura. It is said that there are many strange components to Vritra's powers, and some of them were used to great effect during the battle against Loki. Though the species are different, let's hope it works against the kyuubi too...
"Asia, watch over Kunou." "Yes." "Kunou, can I leave Asia in your protection?" "Leave it to me! But --"
"Ah I understand. Leave your mother to me -- we will save her!" I made a thumbs up in response to Kunou. At the same time, I spread the dragon wings on my back. The one I faced was -- Cao Cao. The leader of the Heroes Faction. The man holding the ultimate Longinus. Really, why does it feel like I keep having to face these boss level opponents all the time now? "Well fine. You, are you stronger than Vali?" I asked. Cao Cao happily smirked and shrugged. "Who knows. But for sure, I'm not weaker than him, though I am a frail human." "Don't joke around. Anyone who can face Sensei cannot be weak." "Hahahaha, that's true. But isn't that Sensei super strong? I think I'm still slightly inferior, Oppai Dragon." As we started our battle with words, there was an instant of silence. And then--
Howl! Roar! Saji and the kyuubi leader had begun the monster battle! The black flames danced as they surrounded Yasaka-san. The flames suddenly shook violently as the kyuubi leader released an aura from all over her. This seemed to be causing her great pain. Was this the power absorption seen from Loki's battle? If this continues, perhaps the battle can end without injuring her! Just as I thought how convenient it would be --
The kyuubi leader suddenly spat out large amounts of fire from her mouth! Though not as powerful as Tannin-ossan's flames, but its still packing quite a bit of firepower! I could feel the heat even through my armour! Unless the opponent was on a similar level, these flames will surely roast them instantly into charcoal. Vritra-form Saji also spat out black flames and the two massive fireballs collided in mid air above Honmaru Palace, causing a huge explosion! At the same time, the black flames immobilising Yasaka also vanished. The giant monster battle, not seen since Loki, was continuing fiercely! [ Damn it! I can't use the flame barrier as effectively as last time against Loki...! ] [ Concentrate, my other self. To use my power, a high level of focus is required... But then, that's not all. Though powered by Kyoto, the kyuubi's massive youkai power is very strong, but that mage's magic circle is also producing some strange barrier effects. Those spells are a little complicated, very troublesome... It's like it is interfering with my power, neutralising my flames... The combination of Kyoto, the kyuubi's power, Longinus as well as magic... Even if you want to drain the kyuubi's power, her youkai powers are instantly being refilled by the flow from Kyoto. If this continues, it may very well be us to fall first. ] Saji's conversation with Vritra could be heard through Boosted Gear. The kyuubi leader, Kyoto's flow of power, the magic circle, all of them were huge obstacles. To handle so many opponents all at once was really troublesome. [ Need my transfer? ] I asked using my Sacred Gear. Perhaps using my power, Saji can use the power of the dragon king to demolish the magic circle...
[ Don't! Since he still cannot control my power fully in this state, if you add the Sekiryuutei's power he will only go berserk. He can only master the characteristics of my powers through battle experience, there is no other way. ] Vritra answered. Understood. Saji, do your best! If the situation gets dire, I will try my best to help you! [ ...Understood! Then kick those guys' asses quickly too! ] Leave it to me! As we communicated over the Sacred Gears, Vritra and the kyuubi leader continued to breathe fire at each other! Massive fireballs collided in mid-air once again, bouncing off each other! The battle of fire created a windstorm sweeping over the entire area, but both the Gremory group and the members of the Heroes Faction stood their ground facing off against their opponents. Now that Saji has claimed the opening battle, it was our turn to shine! "Kiba! Xenovia! Let us fight a bit further away! I want to get the kyuubi leader as far away from these bastards as much as possible!" "Understood!" The two of them answered and began to change the battlefield. Siegfried pursued after them. Clash! Clang! With the sight of silver flashes and the scattering of flying sparks, Kiba and Xenovia started their battle against Siegfried.