Dead:Lost - Chapter 10 Before The Red Dawn

The caravan is turning left, making a big circle. The close combatant classes followed my lead and they are attacking the Dragon simultaneously. The Mages tried to bind it but I don’t think they bind it for long.

“Aniki, we need assistance from other parties otherwise the Mages can’t endure it!”

“We need to reduce the casualties Robert! No need to drag other people!”

“But Aniki…!”

“Kaichou, all Mage Divisions are ready to cast the spell! Your command please!” reported Yuna.

“Robert, how’s the Dragon condition?”

“We have injured it’s main body, blinded it’s eyes, made a big hole on its wings and bind it. The Dragon is quite hopeless and ready to be finished.”

“CLOSE COMBATANT CLASSES, LAUNCH YOUR STRONGEST ATTACK!” they released their powerful skills and successfully cut The Dragon’s legs.

“KEEP YOUR DISTANCE, BACK TO FORMATION! MAGES LAUNCH YOUR ATTACK AFTER ACTIVATING THE PROTECTION BARRIER!”

We kept attacking the Dragon while retreating to original formation and then The Mages launched their strongest attack.

“[Water Elemental Magic Rank A: Water Dragon Prison]”

“[Lightning Elemental Magic Rank A++: Thunder]”

“[Fire Elemental Magic Rank EX: EXPLOSION!!!]”

A loud explosion and bright light followed after the spell. The impact of the explosion was really big that it broke the grounds and scattered the debris.

“Well done, Leader.” said Jack

“I thanked you, Ishizaki-dono. My—” Kenzia appears from behind.

“OH, YOU GOTTA BE JOKING?!” I shouted in stress as I pulled Nida’s rein.

“NIDA LET’S GO, WE DON’T HAVE TIME!” I used my [Animal Communication] Skill to command my horse and Nida responded it by running much faster than usual.

“Aniki?! Where are you going?!”

“Leader?!”

“Ishizaki-dono?!”

I galloped my horse to the Dragon location then I stand on the back of my horse. I unsheathed my sword from its scabbard.

“What’s Kaichou doing?!” asked Yuna.

“I don’t know but he seems surprised back then. It m—” Jack is about to say something.

“THAT DRAGON IS STILL ALIVE!” said Julio.

“WHAT?!” everyone shocked.

“Nida, throw me!” then Nida stopped in instant and launched me using it’s back.

“Follow Leader!” said Julio and Toval while they are galloping towards me.

“Kaichou is flying!” said Luna.

Now that I’m on the air, I tried to land on top of its head. As I get closer, It suddenly open its mouth and shot [Dragon Breath] at me.

“ANIKI!” said Robert.

“Haru-san!” said Ayumi.

“Kaichou!” said Hibiki.

“My Lord!” said Julio.

But suddenly…

“[Teleport]! EAT THIS YOU DEMONIC DRAGON!”

“[ORIGINAL SKILL: NOVALTIAR DEU SEFTIR LIFRTHIER!]” (Dimension Break: Light Sword)

I managed to cut its head cleanly, but due to the impact, I got thrown away quite far away from the dragon. I got dazed for a few moments as I fall. When I am fully conscious, I am already lying on the ground. Ouch, my back. Looks like I hit the ground quite hard.

“ANIKI?! ANIKI?! ARE YOU HURT?! ANSWER ME ANIKI!!!” I heard Robert’s voice and tried to stand up.

“Augh, Robert…My back…ouch…”

“Damn man…it was dangerous Kaichou…” said Toval.

“But, ye are the MVP for this trip White Elf boy!” said Khazim.

“My Lord, I feel ashamed because I c—” said Julio.

“Hey do not shake his body so hard you God’s lapdog!” said Arnold. Then a woman hugs me tightly.

“Ouchie, ouchie…do not hug me so tightly Ayumi-san…”

“Please don’t do—”

“Nida?! Is Nida okay?! Where’s my Nida?!”

*Slap* a strong slap landed on my cheek.

“Your fiancée is worried about you and the first thing that you asked from her was your HORSE? You sure have guts Haru-chan.” Rania scold me while everyone is laughing.

“If you are concerned about Nida Aniki, he is playing tag with Albec right now. Look! They are over ther-… Wait, ALBEC DO NOT GO OVER THERE!” Robert started chasing Albec and Nida as both of them run towards the Dragon’s dead body.

“Splendid work Ishizaki-dono, your action is truly admirable.” A woman behind Julio’s commend me as it turns out its Kenzia herself.

“Alexandria-dono, can you stand and walk? Let me help you.”

“Thanks Naval-dono, but I—itetetetetetete….!”

“I thought you were dead Ishizaki-dono…” said Zack.

“Me too…Glad you dodge that breathe attack with your [Teleport].”

“Oh, Viorelle-dono, thanks for your concern.” That’s Viorelle, the leader of [Istheris Sunaria] Party.

“Likewise, I also brought Nan-chan here.” A man is standing beside her, he is the leader of the [Holy Reign] Party and he bowed his head at me.

“You need rest Ishizaki-dono. Let the healers do their jobs.”

“I will. Thank you for your care Nanderioelle-dono.”

“Great work as always Alexandria-dono. Please get some rest.”

“Guild Master! Please don’t wo—”

“Hey muscle head, could you please stop screaming on [Broadcast]?! It drives me crazy and makes me deaf, you stupid bastard.” said Arnold angrily.

“Arnold, I did that to make sure anyone can hear the information I sent. I—”

“Haaahh? Arnold replied with a mocking tone. “You don’t need to scream every single time. We can hear you just fine. Not everyone is deaf like you!”

“Picking a fight huh Arnold? Just remember, I’m your superior—”

“Haah? What’s that? What bloody difference would it make? Are you want to use your position to—”

“Stop it Arnold, my head hurts.” I stop Arnold before this is getting out of hand.

“Cheh…For leader sakes I’ll let it go off the hook this time.” Then Arnold walked to his horse.

“Arnold-san is really tired right now Guild Master, please forgive him.” Said Ayumi

“No problem Mikazaki-dono, part of it is my fault anyway. I should have not used my voice too loud.”

(Glad you realized it then) Everyone thinks the same, but nobody dares to speak it aloud.

“Tadaa! The stretcher is done!” said Rania proud of her work. Then everyone carried me in the stretcher.

“Wait, wait…I can walk on my own! I can still ride the horse!”

“Yeah, yeah…then what? Getting yourself killed? Who will lead us then?” said Luna to me sarcastically.

“What about the caravan?! Who will—”

“Robert-dono and Jack-dono will lead it My Lord. Please relax until the Healers finished tending your wound.” said Julio to reassure me.

“What about the Dragon?! Where is Nida?!”

“Robert-san has taken care of it, Kaichou. Don’t worry…!” said Luna.

At the next leg of our journey, I’m being treated by the Healers.

“Ow…ow…ow…”

“You hit your back quite hard. Please endure it for the moment.” said Miral, the Healer Squad’s Leader.

“Ishizaki-sama, was that a Demonic Dragon?” asked Zikiya, the Priest Squad’s Leader.

“It was. It emits a strong evil aura, and it seems to enjoy the suffering of its prey.”

“It’s scary how different it is from other Dragons that we have defeated before.” said Robert.

“I realized there was something off, Julio-san’s attacks seemed very effective against it.” Said Ayumi

“True, normally, a Paladin’s attack is ineffective against [Non-Evil] enemies.” I said.

“I felt a very unpleasant aura when we fight it, not only me but also the entire squad as well.” said Julio.

“What’s a Demonic Dragon doing here? Normally, they live in Abyssia and never go outside unless they were ordered to.”

“Could it be a Demon Lord is behind the Demonic Dragon appearance?!” said Yuna with concern.

“Hey, do not talk about them, otherwise they will hunt your neck.” said Arnold.

“A Demonic Dragon could appear in this land because of the [Rain of Chaos]. I have a few theories for its appearance on [Outer World]. One, a high-ranked Demon has manifested itself in this world via demonic mana on a certain land. Two, a person made a contract with high-ranked Demon and they ordered the Demon to summon a Demonic Dragon. Three, the Dragon manifested itself by demonic mana in this place but I highly doubt this because it had flesh, which is unlikely for “manifested Dragon”. Four, the Dragon left from Abyssia after the gate opened by someone or by itself, I meant naturally. Five, the Dragon you have defeated was a mutated or corrupted Dragon due to [Rain of Chaos].” Robert explained in great detail.

“You are very knowledgeable in this matter Robert-dono.” said Julio.

“I had many bad experiences with [Chaos Creatures] in the past…so, I have learned many things.”

The appearance of Demonic Dragon itself was strange enough, but what make it even stranger is why it hunts the Wyverns even though normally, it doesn’t need food to live. Could it be that someone sent it to us? As I ponder, I felt sleepy. It’s must be due to a spell.

“Have a good dream Haru-san…”

“Oh, my Ayumi-chan…how lovely…”

“Rania-san, there is nothing wrong about it!”

“Heeh? “Are you sure?” if I make a cocoon right now and put you with Kaichou there, I wonder what will happen…hmmmm, it’s worth a try!”

“No Rania-san! Haru-san is tired please let him rest!”

“Hmmm…well, it can’t be helped then…hmmm…AH!”

“LET’S PLAY WITH YOUR BODY THEN!”

“KYAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!”

“A spider conducting a sexual harassment on engaged woman, is quite a terrible view…” said Miral while looking away.

“Is this a blasphemy against God?” asked Zikiya.

“Haah?! Terrible view? Blasphemy against God? Who cares about that? Oh-ho-ho…”

“Kyaa! What are you doing you stupid spider?!”

“God help you child.”

“Let’s play a game called “Spider and Trapped Prey” till morning!”

“KYAAAAAHHHH!” As Rania played with Ayumi, Luna and Yavia tried to quietly slip away.

“Where do you think you are going, Tree-worshipper and Madwoman?”

“Ahahaha…I want to go outside…” Said Luna

“I wish to see the grass.” Said Yavia

“…In the middle of the night?” Said Rania while smirking

It was quite lively that night. I heard Rania other voices all night. I pretended to be asleep. I might get roped in if she knew I was awake. The next day, the boys on the carriage can only said that, “We didn’t see anything.”