Dark Knight Kroki

　Outside the window of the castle, the bow of the ghost skyship that floats there (the Ghost Sky Ship) is piercing in through the window.
　A woman in a red costume descends from the bow of the ship.
　She is Zafarada, the Princess of Fresh Blood. She is the daughter of the god of death, Zarxis, and is also a god worshipped by vampires (vampires).
　Zafarada is smiling happily.

'Kroki-sama ....... It's not good ....... We should bait the humans here and run away .......

　Tiber whispered in my ear.
　But he shakes his head at the words.
　Frutin and the others must be quite strong among the humans.
　But with Zafarada as an opponent, they must be torn apart in an instant.

'I can't do that, Tibel. I'll stay here myself.''
'Oh no. ....... It's dangerous. ......

　Tiber was right, it's dangerous.
　My body isn't quite in shape yet, but there's no one else who can hold me back but myself.

'It's okay, Tiber. I'm not going to die. We just need to buy ourselves a little bit of time. ...... So Tiber stay back, too.

　Gently touch the ring.
　We have a chance to win. But for that, I'll have to buy some time.
　What can I do if I can't do that much?

Ugh. ....... I understand.

　Tiber reluctantly agrees and steps back.

'Lord Frutin!　I'll stay here and keep myself occupied!　Please take care of the children!

　Without taking his eyes off Zafarada, he says to Frutin.

'What do they say!　Fairy tamer!　I'll take care of this one!
No!　You won't even slow me down!

　I stop Fultin, Mardas and the others who try to stay behind instead with a loud voice.
　As I say this, I feel Fultin and the others retreat, as if they have sensed something.

It's a good idea, Fairy Tamer-dono!　Let me take the children to a safe place!　Good luck!　Lord Mardus!　Let's go!
All right, mister!　Brother!　If you come back safe and sound!　I owe you my ass!
You can borrow mine!
Me too!
Of course I did!

　Flutin and his friends' voices of concern.
　But I don't need the ass. I really don't want it.

'Tiber!　We'll see each other again, won't we!

　Wendy says, crying.

'I'm going as fast as I can!　I can't see you if you're not alive!

　Tiber says curtly.

'All right!　Me!　I will live!　I'll definitely see you guys again!　Tiber-chan!

　Wendy and the others are leaving.

''Totally. Since Kuroki-sama gave you the warmth, you should just go quickly.

　I laugh when I hear those words.
　He looks really grumpy. He doesn't seem to feel good about stranding himself.
　I'll apologize to Tiber later.

Hm. They think they can get away with it. Go after them.

　Zafarada commands five of your vampires.
　Vampires are powerful undead.
　They are powerful undead, and even Hurtin, who can use light magic, will have a tough time with them.
　So I'm going to stop them.
　I'm going to take a deep breath.

"Stop!

　Then he releases a roar filled with magic.
　The vampires (vampires) stop moving as they try to avoid themselves and chase Frutin and the others.
　Dragon Roar (Dragon Howling).
　That's the technique I used earlier.
　The dragon's roar is a magical roar. Those who hear that roar induce fear.
　And if you are a Dragon King (Dragonlord) class (class), you can also freeze the souls of the dead.
　My own roar is also of the Dragon King (Dragonlord) class (class).
　So he can stop vampires (vampires).
　However, this technique only works on those who are much weaker than you.
　In fact, it doesn't seem to be working on Zafarada.

'I didn't think you could stop my entourage. I don't know how you did it, but you do. Let me see your face.

　Zafarada looks at me.
　A sticky gaze entwines with her own face.
　Then, after a moment, it disappears.

'Hmmm. The construction is good, but it's not very good. It's not bad, but it's not really my favorite. I'm sure it would have been nice if he was as handsome as the brave man of light, but a knight can't do that.

　Zafarada looks kind of disappointed.
　I want to scream that I'm sorry for being sober.
　It's not that I want to be a knight, but it somehow hurts.
　In the first place, I'd like to say that it's wishful thinking on our part too.
　I'm sure you'll find that Coona is much prettier than Zafarada.

But since you're strong, I'll make you my servant. You should be honored. It's a good thing that you're not the only one.

　Zafarada is coming our way.
　This is our chance.
　I'm gonna keep my wits about me.
　Zafarada doesn't know what he is. He thinks he's a bit of a regular guy.
　That's when it happens.

"Wait, my dear. Your Highness. This is no ordinary person. It's no ordinary person who stops us vampires. It's not safe to approach.

　A vampire knight (vampire knight) near Zafarada was an afterthought.
　It's a vampire knight (vampire knight) that looked familiar and was moving pretty well.
　His own roar seems to be working, but he's moving.
　He seems to be more special than other vampires (vampires).

It's definitely true. Jucio. It must have special powers like you. But they're only human. It doesn't matter how strong they are.

　Zafarada waved his hand, wondering what he was talking about.
　'I don't think he's going to listen to the knight who called him Jussio.

'Then, sister. Can you leave it to me to capture that one?'

　A small shadow emerges from a ghost skyship.
　It's the Duke of Death, Saja.

"Saja?　What are you going to do?
'Since it's a good time, I'd like to hit you with my work. Come on out, headless big men (headless)!

　As Saja says this, three giant humanoid figures come out of the Ghost Sky Ship.
　The upper half of them are naked and full of claws, just like the white hood.
　However, there is a big difference.
　However, there is a big difference: none of them had heads.
　I wondered why they were moving, but when I thought about it, I had met a similar guy before.
　It was a headless knight (Dullahan).
　They, too, were moving despite the fact that their heads had been taken away.
　I don't know how they do it, but they probably work on the same principle.

'Well, it seems you can do some sort of special mental attack, will it work on them?'

　Saja laughs.
　It's true that the dragon's roar (dragon howling) doesn't seem to work on the headless big man (headless).

''Go headless big man (headless)!

　The big headless men (headless) attack with Saja's command.
　They move fast for a man with a lot of teeth.
　However, you can't catch yourself this close.
　I escape under the arms of the big headless man (headless).
　I don't take him down, I buy myself time.

"What are you doing, catch me fast!

　Zasha scolds the big headless man (headless).
　The three headless men surround him.

"You won't get beaten up like that.

　I timed my attack on the large headless man from in front of me and hooked his legs.
　The headless man from the front (the headless man) collides with the two bodies behind him and falls down.

'What are you doing!　Get up and get him!　Your sister is watching you!

　Zasha's scream-like voice.
　Three big headless men (headless) sluggishly get up.
　'This is about as good as it gets, you can play with them a little longer.

'Enough is enough.'

　However, the world doesn't always go the way you want it to go.
　With Zafarada's voice, three large headless men (headless) are torn to pieces in an instant in front of you.
　I turn around and see Zafarada approaching us.
　He looks at us with his left hand claw to his mouth.

'Utterly useless Zasha's crap, it's not worth the hassle.

　Zafarada says, and I can see Zasha falling behind her as she says this.

'It wouldn't have been a problem if I'd given her a gentle hug from the very beginning at all.

　Zafarada spreads his hands out.
　He sees it and braces himself.
　I can't win if I fight properly now. So I aim for an opening.
　My opponent is a woman, but I can't say that.
　Zarxis and the rest of the Clan of Death are working to destroy the world.
　I don't hate them. I don't hate them. But we will have to fight them.
　Zafarada will come to us. Once we defeat Zafarada, the rest will be taken care of.
　It's only a matter of time.

What is it, my dear?　Is he going to run away?

　One who had been on the run a moment ago is not running away, but waiting for you, so it is natural to wonder.
　But it is no longer too late.

''Ha!''

　I call out my magic sword with a shout and slash at Zafarada.
　I got it!
　That's when I thought.

'Princess!'

　Interruption.
　It's a vampire knight (vampire knight) with that good movement.
　The demon sword cuts through the vampire knight (Vampire Knight).
　He became a shield and his body wasn't fully equipped, so he couldn't reach one step.
　The magic sword only grazed Zafarada behind the vampire knight (vampire knight).
　Zafarada flees backwards.

''Where's that sword?　I didn't know you were the Dark Knight. ......

　Zafarada doesn't look at the vampire knight (vampire knight) as a shield, but looks at me.
　The vampire knight (vampire knight) is lying on the ground, "Sis ....... Sis ......," muttering, looking up at the ceiling.
　I don't know what he's thinking. But I guess that's it now.
　Somehow, I hope his soul is at peace.
　The problem is me. Zafarada is on full alert for us.
　It's no longer possible to take him by surprise.
　In this case, I have no choice but to go all out. He calls up his armor and changes into the form of a dark knight.

"Zasha. Call Zarbute. I don't care what happens to the others. Because the Dark Knight is here.

　Zafarada says this and produces huge bat wings from his back.
　Apparently it's coming for real.
　A cold sweat runs down my back again.

'Dark Knight. Be my servant. I'm better than that ugly demon king, right?''

　Zafarada's question reminds me of an exchange I once had with Raina.
　Raina had invited herself to join him. She was a knight then, not a servant.

'Oh, no. I decline. I've been asked out by someone more beautiful.

　He bows deeply and declines.
　In the first place, I am the one who refused the invitation of Raina, who is more beautiful than Zafarada.
　Who would accept such an invitation?

'Well, then I'll hurt you slowly. I've called the shots, don't expect to get away with it.

　I think I politely decline, but Zafarada's face is tinged with anger. He is pointing his claws at me.
　But it's too late for that, too.
　It looks like he managed to get there in time.

'No, we'll get away. You guys took a little too long!''

　That's when I said that.
　The ghost skyship (ghost skyship) behind Zafarada explodes.
　Zasha is thrown off the deck and is seen falling.
　Shortly after that, a jet-black dragon hits the ghost skyship (Ghost Sky Ship).

'Lie!　Dragons!　What happened!

　Zafarada's cry.
　The dragon is glorious. He seems to have come to help.
　From Glorious' back, a small figure jumps in through the window.
　The figure's silver hair moves dynamically.
　It is truly a silver wind.
　That figure spins once in the air and lands in front of you.

'I'm here to help you, Kroki!

　Coona looked at herself and laughed.