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Vol 5 Chapter 4 Part 6
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Part 6
“Fire Slash!”
Selene ran along the string and unleashed a flaming slash at the machine soldier.
The impact of the flames hit the machine soldier in the abdomen but did no damage.
“Too bad, you can’t even scratch it with such a weak attack! Come on, machine soldier!”
“Ooooooooooo!”
The machine soldier swung his left arm violently.
Selene jumped to avoid it, but in the aftermath of the machine soldier’s attack, the fire serpent was extinguished.
“Hahaha, as long as there are no decoys, it’s over! Fire, machine soldier!”
The machine soldier’s left hand aimed at Selene, releasing a beam.
Pew!
“!”
Selene jumps to another string to dodge it.
But the ray’s accuracy is incredible, and blood spurts from Selene’s arm.
“Kuh!”
“Selene!”
Lexia screams, but as soon as Selene lands on the string, she runs toward the machine soldier.
“How foolish of you to rush in without thinking! I’ll turn you into a hive!”
Countless beams of light are released from the machine soldier’s fingertips.
“Th-There’s no way to avoid such an attack…!”
Lexia pales, but Selene does not falter and readies her sword.
“I’ve seen through that attack──Flame Dancer Sword!”
Swoosh──BOOM
A flame sword flashes.
The crimson sword flashes cut off all the rays of light that poured down like rain.
“W-what the hell?”
“Oooooooooo!”
Selene ran up the string, not even giving Douglas time to recover from his shock.
Then she made a huge leap and swung her magic sword at the machine soldier’s left shoulder.
“Crimson Slash!”
Woosh!
The lightning-fast blade stopped after only slightly scratching the stone armor.
“Haha, fuhahaha! I told you it was useless! You can’t destroy this machine soldier with that kind of power!”
Douglas laughed triumphantly.
However,
“You underestimated my sword, Douglas! Haaaaah!”
Selene poured all of her magical power into the blade with a mighty scream.
The sword flared violently, and flames ran from the shallow cut.
Bwoosh! Swosh! Swosh, swosh!
“W-what…!”
“Not yet, I’m not done yet!”
The red-hot blade melted the strong armor as it dug into it.
“N-no way…! There’s no way such a thin blade could pierce that invincible armor──!”
Douglas’ scream rang out, and the crimson blade sank deep into the machine soldier’s left shoulder… and as the blade reached its center…
Selene let out a burst of magical power.
“This is the end──Fierce Crushing Slash!”
BANG!
There was a huge explosion, and the machine soldier’s left shoulder was blown off.
“Ooooo, oooooooo!”
“W-what was that!?”
The tremendous impact caused the machine soldier to tilt sharply.
The force of the impact knocked Douglas off his throne.
“Guhahh!?”
Douglas was thrown pathetically to the ground.
Selene looked down at him as she landed softly on the string.
She swung her sword sharply and extinguished the flames.
“You poor uncle, blinded by greed. You will pay for your sins.”
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Lexia, who had been watching the three of them in action, clapped her hands and jumped up and down.
“We did it! We cornered Douglas!”
Luna and the others also came from different places, each with their full strength.
“Even the strongest ancient weapon is nothing but a fool when it’s like this.”
“I’m glad I was able to show the results of my training!”
“I never thought we’d actually be able to neutralize the strongest ancient weapon… The people of the Nayuta Empire will be surprised when they see this.”
“Oooo, oooooo…!”
The machine soldier has lost both arms and is motionless on one knee.
Douglas, who fell at the machine soldier’s feet, remains on the ground.
“Impossible! The strongest machine soldier has been destroyed like this…! W-who the hell are you…?”
Lexia did not answer, pointing her finger at Douglas.
“Give up, Douglas! You have no way to fight anymore, so just hand over the key!”
“Kuh, not yet, I still have the lightning cannon…! If I had that…”
Douglas gripped the key tightly and looked at Lexia──his expression twisted in anger.
“──Wait. I’ve seen your face before. …You must be the Princess of the Kingdom of Arcelia, right?”
“!”
Seeing Lexia’s reaction, an evil smile appeared on Douglas’ face.
“Haha, hahaha! I thought you were no ordinary person… I don’t know why the Princess of Arcelia is here, but it’s just right… I’m going to destroy your country!”
“Stop it!”
Before Lexia could raise her voice, Douglas held up the key.
“By royal blood, I command you! Machine soldier, release the lightning cannon! Target the kingdom of Arcelia and burn it to the ground!”
“Ooooooooooooooooo!”
Both of the soldier’s eyes glowed suspiciously.
“Even if he’s not on the throne, he can still give orders as long as he has the key…!”
“No good, the lightning cannon──!”
“Ooooooooooooo!”
The machine soldier raised his head, and the lightning cannon glowed brightly, ready to deliver the final blow.
Lexia looked up at Luna on the roof and shouted.
“I won’t let you do this! Luna, please!”
“Yes, Spider!”
“Guh?!”
The sharp string knocked the key out of Douglas’ hand.
However, Douglas held his wrist and smiled a twisted smile.
“Fufu, it’s useless! This key only listens to me as its owner! The lightning cannon is already in its final stage… you can’t stop it anymore!”
“Ooooooooooooooooo!”
Black light converged on the muzzle, swelling.
Luna’s mouth twisted into a smile.
“Oh, I know that──Selene!”
Luna threw the key at Selene, who was standing on the string.
Selene caught the key as it flew in an arc.
Douglas’ evil smile deepened.
“I told you it was useless! Only a member of the royal family can be recognized as the owner of this key… and there is no one here with royal blood! No one can stop it now! Hah, hahahaahahahaha!”
However,
“──I wonder about that.”
Selene let the blood drip from her arm onto the key.
In an instant,
The ominous crest engraved on the key disappeared and was replaced by a blue crest.
“Wha…!”
Douglas’ face contorted.
Selene raised the glowing key.
She bellowed in a clear, dignified voice.
“I command you in the name of the ancient royal blood! Machine soldier, stop the lightning cannon!”
“Oooo, oooo, oooooooooo…”
Selene’s command was answered by the machine soldier.
The lightning cannon loses its light and is silenced.
Douglas’ eyes widened at the sight of the deactivated soldier.
“Wha…! How do you stop a machine soldier? The key can only be recognized as belonging to someone with royal blood…”
His eyes, bloodshot with confusion, caught sight of Selene──and suddenly distorted as if he had noticed something.
“C-could it be you…? No, it can’t be…──!”
“It’s been a while, the king’s younger brother, Douglas.”
Selene landed in front of Douglas and removed her hood.
In the sunlight, her silver hair shone like moonlight, and her blue eyes sparkled.
“I am King Farouk’s only daughter, Diana!”
“W-wha…!”
Douglas was speechless.
“W-why is the princess who was supposed to have died in the Valley of Storms here…?”
Douglas’ face turned pale and distorted.
“My-my ambition will not be crushed here…! Give me back the key!”
Douglas raised the whip he had hidden.
“Selene, look out!”
Lexia’s scream cuts through the air.
But Selene did not hesitate and swung her sword.
“Only you will end up here! Crimson Slash!”
The flames swirled around her, instantly cutting the whip that was attacking her in two.
The remnants of the flames dug deep into the ground next to Douglas.
“A-ah…”
The overwhelming difference in power was made clear to him, and finally, the power drained from Douglas’ entire body.
“I can’t believe this… This can’t be…”
“You will pay for your crime of trying to terrorize the world with your ugly selfishness with everything you have.”
Selene said sternly and sheathed her sword with ease. Lexia and Tito hugged her.
“You did it!”
“You’re amazing, Selene-san!”
“Whoa!”
Selene was surprised, and Lexia rubbed her cheek.
“You really are amazing, Selene! You beat Douglas! And you even saved the world from the terrible lightning cannon! I’m sure even the young Selene would be happy!”
“The last duel was really cool!”
Luna also patted Selene’s shoulder, and they cheered up in celebration.
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