Chapter 80: The Wolf And The Dragon

Chapter 80: The Wolf And The Dragon

The monarchs and leaders of each country arrived in the Colosseum as quickly as possible. They took their seats and waited while engaging in debate. To them, the threat of the Higher Races was on par with the City-Eater. In the past, the so-called lesser races were far stronger than the current ones and the population numbers were probably triple the amount they were now. In addition, King Dietrich united the entire continent and became a force that could rival the Higher Races whose total numbers were less than 100,000. That isnt to say that they were equal to them, its just that if they went to war both sides would suffer incredible losses, which was a great deterrent.

Do you think Ira would be able to handle it? Cyprian Aurell asked aloud. When he was informed of what happened, he immediately rushed over to the Colosseum.

If what he showed so far is the full extent of his ability then probably not. An Old man with a wise countenance said.

I have faith in the Keeper. Sylun interjected. The Dark Elves with her agreed with declarations of faith and praise for Ira.

...Yes, well Ive heard of his prowess for quite some time. I have to admit its incredible, hes grown to this point in a little less than a year. King Windsor added. Iras status was currently too much for him to ignore. The Dark Elves, Valkyries, and even the Higher Races wanted him. Any thoughts of directly investigating Ira's relation to it began to fade. It would be best to do something covertly, if Ira left the Grentian Kingdom it would be a great loss.

What? The Elven Clan Leader questioned in disbelief, like many others in the room.

Its true...When he was discovered by Avery Thynne he had a grade B combat rating. An advisor from the Kings Side chirped.

...The Keeper is truly amazing. Saren spoke.

Ira looked at the grey clouds above him while his nose twitched. Smells like rain. He muttered.

Be cautious of her Ira, it won't be an easy fight. Avery said.

Yeah, yeah. At least I get a chance to show you some of my abilities. Ira said with a casual shrug.

They walked to the Colosseums entrance before a familiar masked woman came walking toward them.

Rhys. Ira greeted.

Rhys ignored him and quickly took out her notepad, [Is it true?]

Yup. Ira nodded.

Rhys paused for a few moments as she tried to figure out what to write next. One of the reasons she hated being mute was due to the fact that she couldnt say what she pleased. Writing responses caused her to feel as if she was moving in a linear manner and even emotions couldnt be properly communicated.

Rhys thought of all the things she could say, but in the end she wrote, [Good luck.]

Thanks. Ira responded.

Rhys remained standing in his way so they remained where they were.

Uh Ira poked her mask. Can I get by? He asked with a laugh.

Rhys squeezed the edges of her notepad before she stepped to the side.

"Thanks." Ira smiled as he continued heading toward the Colosseum.

Avery stopped in front of Rhys and spoke, If anything goes wrong be prepared to act. She said plainly.

Rhys gave an empty nod while Avery continued walking. Rhys looked at the sky again while feeling the spot on her mask Ira poked. After several seconds of quiet contemplation, she moved toward the Colosseum.

Ira made his way into the Colosseum which looked vastly different without thousands of people sitting in the stands. Avery took a seat in the stands instead of with the leaders of other countries. If something were to happen she would be able to react quicker from the stands rather than a private booth.Updated from novelb(i)n.c(o)m

Ira removed his jacket and boots before storing them away. It was likely that they would be ruined if he were to fight with Thessia and he preferred to avoid such an outcome.

You came quicker than I anticipated. Lyra voice was transmitted throughout the Colosseum. With Gicaes abilities it was easy to enhance the sound of her voice.

Im in a bit of a hurry to get home. Ira said as he rotated his shoulders.

Thessia jumped out of the booth and landed in the arena causing sand to fly into the air.

Cyprian was the most shocked as he thought that he was near Iras level in terms of ability. Those aligned to the House of Swords were inwardly grateful toward Ira. If he had shown his current abilities in the fight with Cyprian, their prestige wouldve dropped significantly. If Cyprian could survive a few hits from Ira when he wasnt holding back, then it would be considered a miracle, but that was currently impossible for him.

Hes incredibly strong, but that Dragon didnt seem to suffer much. High Chancellor Orlov said grimly.

Every time Ira was brought up, he seemed to become more and more of a danger to everyone else. There were three ideal outcomes for Ira, one was maintaining an aloof stance similar to the Valkyries. The other was enticing him with benefits so that he leaves the Grenitian Kingdom. The last was Ira accidentally dying in his fight with Ancient Dragon. All three werent very likely to happen and the only hope of Ira leaving the Grenitian Kingdom lied with the Elves.

I have faith in the Keeper...Even if he loses it wont be an easy win for the other side. Sylun said, her glowing red eyes flashed with admiration. Actually, on the Dark Elves side, there were many pairs of glowing red eyes which looked completely ominous.

Oswald was also present, watching the events proceed with a strange look in his eyes. Lowells plans for the Grenitian Kingdom were still going to be carried out, its just that he was in charge of overseeing them. He inwardly labeled Ira as someone to avoid provoking, but based on his behavior during the Summit, he had no direct interest in the political landscape.

Is it over? King Windsor asked with a satisfied tone. I know he can regenerate from burn wounds but isnt his current state a little too much.

As long as I can feel the influence of the Red Moon it isnt finished, Sylun said. She watched black mist gather around Ira and nodded, See.

Ira planted his arm on the ground as he struggled to his feet. Black Mist spilled out of his body as his limbs grew back and his wounds healed. A fresh layer of metal covered his body once again as he finally stood up. He laughed a few times before he focused on Thessia who gave a threatening growl as soon as their eyes met.

Ira slowly began to walk toward Thessia before his pace gradually sped up. He quickly broke out into a full sprint that was so powerful the walls of the arena began to crack. With each step, Ira would teleport several times in an erratic pattern. Overdrawing his void related abilities would cause some recoil to his body, but he would be able to recover.

Thessia didnt stay still and began to prepare to intercept him. Her internal body temperature had risen so high that the sand under her feet began to crystallize while bright flames danced around her body.

Ira appeared in front of her in no time at all and threw the first blow. As Thessia raised her arms to block she was dumbfounded by the sheer amount of force that traveled through her body. Before she could move, Ira appeared and hit her again, while still being visible in front of her. It was an impossible sight to witness and hard to comprehend for most. Ira was teleporting between two places so rapidly that it appeared to be two of him. Only Thessias eyes could catch the slight flicker between each afterimage.

As Thessia fell forward, Ira locked his fingers together and drew his arm back with the intention of impaling her with it. It looked as if he was moving slowly due to the air around his arm rippling violently. Thessias right arm began to swell as the flame around her converged toward them. At the exact moment, the flames closed in, Iras arm shot toward her chest.

The area inside the barrier exploded with massive amounts of energy and the water barrier shattered before the psychic barrier cracked. A small quake ran through the Colosseum and the traveled throughout the Free City. The deafening sound of an explosion erupted from the Colosseum interrupting the activities going in the Free City as all eyes converged toward the source.

The air cleared once again and it showed the clear winner. Ira was being pressed down by a huge dragons claw while unconscious. The metal covering his body had crumbled away revealing a bloodied body.

Thessia, on the other hand, was kneeling, her right arm had turned into a massive dragons claw that caused her body to be dwarfed in comparison. Her humanoid form had temporarily come undone during the fight and a portion of her full prowess was released. A deep gash had appeared in the center of her chest, slightly exposing her beating heart while spilling blood into the sand. If she was a few seconds behind in her transformation Ira wouldve pierced her heart. Although it wouldnt have been fatal due to her regeneration, it wouldve damaged her immensely.

The Colosseum had visible damage in its foundations and would have to undergo multiple repairs before it could be used again. It wasnt built to withstand fights like the one between Ira and Thessia, but no one would dare complain to them.

A doorway appeared in the center of the arena and Lyras group walked out.

Hes far stronger than I originally thought... Lyra said as she looked at Iras body. The abilities he showed were out of her expectations. In fact, no one like Ira had ever existed before.

My body instinctively reverted to this form due to the danger, Thessia said as her giant arm shrunk back to its original size. The wound on her chest began to mend itself incredibly fast. She wobbled a few times before she stood up before coughing up blood in large amounts. Ira's initial hit altered her blood flow and caused some of her organ to slightly rupture.

Rain began to fall on the arena, but it was ignored by everyone.

Lets take him back to the Island...I can check his mind to see if I can figure out what he is. Gicae suggested.

You think he would be alright with that? Ustia asked.

He agreed to help us, right? Myr responded from her side.

I agree with Gicae. It would help to see what he is and maybe learn more about him. Thessia nodded.

I thought his presence interfered with your ability? Lyra looked at Gicae curiously.

My clairvoyance requires stability and even the slightest disruption can cause an injury. Going into his mind should require less effort than seeing the future. Gicae answered.

Lyra sighed before she nodded. Lift him up.

Gicae waved his hand and covered Ira with psychic energy, lifting him off the ground.

All of a sudden, Avery crashed into the arena. She drew her saber while her cloak changed into a sleek black armor.

I wont let you take him. Her eyes showed nothing but complete hostility as she looked at them.

The rain seemed to become heavier in that moment.