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He looked past Asta, his glowing eyes tracking toward the exits where hundreds of people were still streaming out."Like, say... killing everyone who's trying to leave the arena?"His tone was thoughtful. Curious. Like he was genuinely considering it as an option.Asta felt ice flood his veins. "You wouldn't do that. You wouldn't…"Ragnar laughed again,shorter this time, sharper, almost a bark."That REALLY means you don't know me, boy."He raised one hand, palm facing up.Green flames erupted in his palm,not gradually, but all at once, exploding into existence.The flames swirled and condensed, forming a perfect sphere that pulsed with barely-contained power.The heat radiating from it was intense even from fifteen feet away. Asta could feel it on his face, making his eyes water."When I tell you I will do something." Ragnar said, his voice calm and matter-of-fact."I WILL do it. I don't make threats. I make promises."He looked at the green flame sphere, then back at Asta.His smi
Chapter 300
The dragon controlling Kaito's body,Ragnar,stood in the center of the ring, that predatory smile still plastered across his face.He tilted his head slowly, almost mechanically, studying Asta like a predator sizing up prey.When he spoke again, his voice was completely different from Kaito's.Deep. Rumbling. Bass-heavy.It sounded like rocks grinding together deep underground. Like something ancient and massive forcing itself through a throat too small to contain it."Nice to see you again..."He paused, letting the silence stretch out uncomfortably."...little brother."The way he said it,the tone dripping with mockery, with barely-contained violence,made several people in the stands actually shiver.It didn't sound human.It sounded like something wearing humanity like an uncomfortable costume.In the stands, confusion was spreading through the remaining audience members like wildfire.Near the middle section, a man in his forties leaned toward his companion,a younger guy who'd come
Chapter 299
Back in the arena, Asta's eyes were moving.Scanning the crowd.He noticed the guards,more of them than there should be,moving through the different sections, approaching groups of spectators, speaking quietly, gesturing toward the exits.The audience members looked confused. Some were shaking their heads, clearly questioning why they were being asked to leave.Others were standing reluctantly, casting glances back at the ring as they moved toward the exits.A few were arguing with the guards, pointing at the ring, clearly not wanting to miss the final match.But the guards were persistent, professional, calmly but firmly directing people out.‘’Good thing Old Man Kael noticed what's about to happen.’’Asta thought. ‘’At least he's getting civilians clear before…’’’"Why did you lie to me?"Kaito's voice cut through his thoughts like a knife.Asta's attention snapped back to him."I know the Emperor Dragon and Ragnar aren't on good terms…" Asta started."They're BROTHERS."Kaito's v
Chapter 298
Then her eyes caught something else.In the corner, partially hidden in shadow, lay a crumpled black cloak.She walked over to it, bent down, and picked it up carefully.The fabric was fine quality. Expensive. And as she turned it over in her hands, examining it, her eyes suddenly went wide.There, embroidered in tiny silver thread along the inner collar, was a name.And beneath it, a symbol.Flora came over, with curiosity written all over her face. "Yes, that's the cloak the figure was wearing. They took it off right before…""This cloak is the uniform of a high-level flame assassin organization."Yuki's voice had gone cold. Professional. All business.Flora blinked. "What?""The Azure Shadows." Yuki ran her thumb over the embroidered symbol. "They're an elite assassination group that operates across multiple nations. International. Highly trained. Extremely dangerous."She looked up at Flora."Every individual in that organization is what we call a 'devil-class' flame wielder.
Chapter 297
High above the arena floor, in the Empress's private viewing box, five figures stood in tense silence.The Empress sat forward in her ornate chair, her hands gripping the armrests. Her eyes were locked on the ring below where Asta and Kaito faced each other.Behind her stood the four Elite Commanders,the most powerful flame wielders in the entire nation, second only to the Empress herself.The Empress spoke without looking away from the scene unfolding below."The two vessels are facing each other now." Her voice was quiet but carried weight. "And it seems that Asta has lied to him."One of the Elite Commanders,a tall man with graying hair at his temples,nodded slowly."Yeah. That's what it looks like."The Empress's jaw tightened. "And we all know what happens when the third vessel gets angry."Silence fell over the group.All four commanders exchanged glances. None of them wanted to say it out loud.Old Man Kael, who'd been standing off to the side near the railing, finally spoke
Chapter 396
Jabber's hands dropped to his sides. The flames flickered out."Oh."A long pause."So... how are we supposed to get to it?"Roderick ran both hands through his hair, looking more stressed than Jabber had ever seen him."Let's just hope Flora finds the person I told her to call."Jabber stared at him.Then very quietly, with maximum sarcasm, muttered:"I should NOT have left my dorm this morning."……Back at the arena, the fight had begun in earnest.Asta and Kaito stood facing each other, both settled into their stances."Here I come!" Asta called out.He launched forward, his iron blades held ready.His right blade came in high, aiming for Kaito's shoulder.Kaito's green flame sword came up smoothly, blocking the strike with a sharp CLANG.Sparks flew where metal met flame.Asta didn't pause. His left blade swept in low, going for Kaito's side.Kaito twisted, his second blade deflecting the attack.They broke apart, circled, came together again.Right. Left. Block. Dodge. Counter.
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