Dark Knight Kroki

I'm coming to get you, Kroki!

　There's a lovely coonah in front of me.

"Thank you, Coona. For coming to help.
'Of course!　I'm not going to live in a world without Kroki!　I'll run anywhere!

　It's the same for me. I would never want to live in a world without Kuna.
　Kuna is a silvery white moon princess who shines a light on her own darkness.
　I don't ever want to lose her.

''Kuna-sama~. Tibel did his best~

　Tibel hugs Kuna.

'Well, good job. 'Tiber,'

　Coona praises him and Tibel laughs ehehehe.
　But it's time to move, or else it will be dangerous.
　Zafarada looks at Kuna and is annoyed.

'Who are you?　At the risk of sounding like a bastard, I won't give you that man.

　Zafarada says grimly.
　The way he looks at that kuna looks very uncomfortable.

'Shut up!　Booth!　Kroki was Kuna's!　It's like they're building a face!　I can see through your ugly face!

　As Coona says this, Zafarada's face turns angry and his form changes.
　Its mouth splits open to its ears, and fangs come out of its mouth.
　Three long tongues protrude from its mouth. On the tip of each of those tongues is a leech-like mouth.
　Its eyes have increased to seven and glow red.
　It had huge bat wings sprouting from its back.
　When its wings move, you can feel a surge of intense miasma.
　Tibel is afraid and hides behind Coona's back.

'You called me ugly!　The little girl!　You look down on me just because I'm a little beautiful, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh!　I don't even recognize that sobering look on your face!　Cut it off!　Cut it off!　Cut it off!　Cut it off!　Cut it off!　Cut it off!　Cut it off!　Cut it off!　Cut it off!　Cut it off!　Cut it off!　Cut it off!　Cut it off!　Cut it off!　Cut it off!　Cut it off!　Cut it off!　Cut it off!　Cut it off!　Cut it off!　Cut it off!　Cut it off!　Cut it off!　Cut it off!　Cut it off!　Cut it off!　Cut it off!　Cut it off!　Cut it off!　Cut it off!　Cut it off!　Cut it off!　Cut it off!　Let's cut them up!

　Zafarada roars and points his claws at Kuna.
　Wow, she's pretty pissed off.
　He can't seem to forgive her for calling him ugly.
　Scary. I can't help but pull back from being too angry.
　But Kuna doesn't seem to have any intention of pulling back.

'Hmph!　You're mad that someone told you the truth!　An ugly woman like you is no match for a coona.　I will turn you back!　But don't worry, Coona's a sweetheart, so I won't just go after your face!　More than likely, you'd be better off chopping it up!

　Kuna says, pointing his scythe at him.
　He is unconcerned when Zafarada directs his anger at him.

'You said it!　Little girl eeeeeeeeeeeeee!

　Zafarada is coming towards us.

'Oops, before that!　Kuroki!　Let's move!　O Butterfly of Pushkea!

　When Kuna calls the butterfly, it transitions to escape from Zafarada.
　The destination they moved to is on an empty ship.
　It looks like they were very close to the castle.

'My lord!　Good luck!

　Guno and the others, and a woman, Damon, come running in.
　Glorious flies in, too.

'Oh, I'll see what I can do. Glorious. Sir Guno. I'm sorry you had to worry about me.

　Then he strokes Glorious' nose.
　Then Glorious purred happily.

"Looks like you're in a lot of trouble," he said. 'Guess you're in a lot of trouble, huh?'

　Herkert walks up from behind Guno and the others.
　Apparently, he seemed to have figured out his condition at a glance.

''Herkert!　There's something wrong with Kuroki's condition!　You can fix it!

　Coonah packs up to Herkert.

'I know, I know ....... Give me the soul orb so that I can heal you. With it, you can use it to take away Master Nargol's shadow.

　As Herkert says this, Kuna takes out the soul orb, which was tucked into his chest, and hands it to him.

'Herkert. Heal Kroki. Kuna and the others will hold you back.

　Coona turns away.
　Out of the corner of her eye is Zafarada.
　Apparently, she has come out of the castle.
　Around her are many ghosts and vampire knights waiting for her.

''The little girl ah!　Let him go!

　Zafarada's seven eyes glowed red.

'Then let's go, Kroki. Wait for me.

　Coona looks at herself and laughs.

'Please Kuna. Don't take it easy. I don't want to live in a world without Kuna.
I know what I'm doing!　Kuroki!　I've got this shield to keep me safe!

　Kuna shows his left arm.
　On her left arm is a magical shield with a diameter of fifty centimeters. It's not the type to hold, but the type to be fixed to the arm.
　This magic shield is a shrunken version of Raina's shield, and it has considerable protection.
　I pray that it will protect Coona.

''Let's go!　Glorious!　Guno!　I'm going to make you pay for bullying Kroki!

　As Coona said this, Glorious roared and the gunos raised their voices and headed for Zafarada and the others.

'Well, let's see if we can't heal you. Gero-gero-gero. 'I didn't think Zarxis had a piece of Master Nargol's soul in his possession. I'm sure you'll return to your former self if you let your shadow return to the Lord.

　Herkert looks at the jewel and looks a little sad.
　Perhaps he is thinking of Nargol, the mother of Modes.
　Nargol, the god of destruction who terrorized the whole world.
　His power is immense. I'm not going to be able to get my hands on any of them.
　But we must not be defeated. I'm sure we'll overcome it, even if that's not possible right now.

I'm not going to be able to get a hold of you. We'll get rid of your shadow.

　Herkert tells me to sit cross-legged.
　I feel the power from the soul orb (soul orb).
　I look at Kuna's back before I meditate.
　Wait for me, Kuna. I'll be right there.
　I concentrate my mind on that thought.



Vampire Count Jussio

...... Wake up, Jussio.

　I hear a familiar voice.
　It's my sister's voice that I had forgotten.
　Why can I hear my sister's voice now?
　I was cut down by the Dark Knight. I should be gone soon.
　It's probably an auditory hallucination from the last moments.

"Don't do it. No, Jucio. You're not going to disappear just yet. I'm going to protect you.

　That voice of my sister's brings me back to reality.
　I open my eyes.
　It was my sister standing there. She is the same figure as when I was a child.
　My sister's figure is transparent. It's probably a ghost.
　Why is that?　Will it be now that he appears before me?
　If he was a ghost, he could have met her sooner.

'Sis ....... Why .......
'Finally, you've noticed me, Jussio. I've been by your side the whole time. ......

　My sister looks like she's about to cry.
　My sister has been by my side the whole time. Why hadn't I noticed it all along?
　Then I realize. Something red that has been binding me to my heart is gone.
　When I think of Zafarada, I don't feel anything.
　Maybe the spell is gone because my presence is about to disappear.
　Maybe the spell was making me unaware of my sister's existence.
　The spell would be gone and I would finally be able to see my sister for the last time.

'Finally, liberation ....... I wonder if I can be a ghost (ghost) like my sister. I don't want to disappear like this .......

　Perhaps it's because I met my sister, but my own name changes from me to me.
　We don't hear of vampires (vampires) turning into ghosts after their bodies disintegrate.
　When they are destroyed, they just disappear.
　I will probably disappear too. I could finally see my sister and I didn't want to just disappear.

'It's okay, Jussio. You won't disappear. Your sister will protect you.

　Something warm flows from my sister.
　I feel my body healing.
　My sister's form wavers, trying to help me by using her own power.

'Don't. If you do that, you'll lose your sister.

　But she shakes her head.

"It's okay. It's like I'm not a normal ghost just like you're not a normal vampire, so it's okay.

　My sister smiles, trying not to let me worry her.
　I feel like I'm pushing myself to look at her face.
　But the power of the smile is certain and my body is healing.
　It would probably have disappeared if it had remained intact.

''Feng, it looks like I'm fine now. ......

　My sister shows her relief as her body fades.
　I'm glad, too. I was afraid that my sister would disappear.

'Well, what shall we do now?　I'm sure the two of you will be fine anywhere.

　I shake my head at my sister's words.
　My sister's thoughts are optimistic.

'No. Maybe those guys will come after you: ....... You can't do that anywhere.

　Perhaps it will be hard to escape. The death family is everywhere.
　But that doesn't mean we can't go back to Zafarada.
　I gave many children at Zafarada's behest. My heart aches when I think about it.
　They will be eaten by death's attendants at the feast of blood. I didn't want to see those children anymore.
　So I need a place to go.
　But I can't go to Elyos. They don't like the undead.
　That's what I'm going to tell my sister.

'Well, then that's the only place to go: ......
Maybe so: ......

　My sister and I think the same thing.
　I look up. There, a silver-haired girl and Zafarada are fighting.



◆Kuna, the silvery white witch.

　They fly through the sky and face Zafarada.
　Guno and the others each ride a flying dragon (wyvern) and face the army of death.
　The ghosts and vampires are among the strongest of the undead, but they are weak compared to Damon.
　In addition, there is a female warrior of the female mantis (Empusa) who is a member of Herkert's family, so she can be left in charge.
　The Son of Death, Zasha, may be a challenge, but Glorious, the dragon of the greater region, is also there. If we all work together, we should be able to at least slow them down.
　So the one Kuna should be dealing with is the red woman in front of her.
　Zafarada, the Princess of Fresh Blood.
　She is the strongest of all the sons of death.
　We don't know how powerful she is. But we can't let her near Kroki.

"Evil spirit (Larva)!　Gather round!　Wail and shout!

　With the voice of Zafarada and the voice of lamentation, thousands of evil spirits (Larva) gather together to become hundreds of evil spirit clusters (Legions).
　The cries of the evil spirit clusters (legions) increase the effectiveness of the necromantic magic.
　So, I'm going to interfere.

''Come out, Golden Light Beetle!　Make the light!

　When Kuna calls out, hundreds of golden scarabs appear.
　When the golden scarabs move their hind legs violently, light gathers and multiple balls of light are formed.
　Although the balls of light were only about the size of a fist, they were enough to weaken the death spirit magic.

''Don't be sneaky!　I'm going to blow those freaks away!　Black Death Wind (Black Death Wind) Oh!

　A black wind blows from Zafarada's bat wings.
　The power of the wind is strong, the golden light beast may be able to withstand the death spirit magic, but it won't be able to withstand the wind.

''Nine layers of magic shield!''

　He instantly manifested nine magic shields to prevent the wind.

''Prevent it!　Well, then, how about this!　Red Flash!

　A red light emanates from Zafarada's red eyes.
　The red light breaks through a single magic shield and closes in on Kuna.

''What!　You said it would be easy to break a magic shield?

　He raises his left arm to barely block the red light.
　A strong impact hits me through my left arm.
　I can't help but lose control of my system.

'Not yet!　Yet!

　Zafarada releases red flashes in succession. You have to quadruple the magic shield to prevent it.
　As a result, the golden light beast's protection becomes thin and is dropped one after another.
　The cries of the evil spirit group (Legion) can be seen strengthening Zafarada.

''That's it!''

　Zafarada attacks with a miasma in his claws.

'O Butterfly of Pushkea!

　Quickly, she calls a butterfly, shifts and escapes.
　It's frustrating, but this woman is strong. We'll just have to keep our distance and fight.

Come out!　Bombastic bugs!

　In order to keep Zafarada away, he summons several insects with sparks on his body and releases them.
　They're only about the size of your index finger, but if the crushing bugs get together, they'll have a big impact.
　When the explosive pollies hit the Zafarada, they burst into flames and explode.
　Of course, I don't think this will be enough to defeat them.

'Respond to Kuna's call!　Golden Beetle Warrior (Golden Beetle Warrior)!

　Summon more than one insect warrior (Incentive Warrior) of the same size as Kuna.
　It's dangerous if you don't have more shields.
　Zafarada emerges from the explosion. It seems to be unharmed.

'I wonder if he thinks he can beat me just because he has more insects like that!

　Zafarada laughs.
　The Golden Beetle Warrior (Golden Beetle Warrior) is the strongest of the Insect Warriors (Incentive Warrior), but I'm not sure how well Zafarada will hold up against him.

''Demon Blood Mist (Evil Blood Mist)!

　A red mist spreads from Zafarada's body.
　The three Golden Beetle Warriors (Golden Beetle Warriors) at the front dissolve in an instant.

''Nonsense!　Golden Beetle Warrior (Golden Beetle Warrior) for a moment!

　Amazing.
　I never thought I'd be this strong.
　Zafarada snickers and moves his long tongue with a grin.

'That's a good look. But I won't forgive you for crying.
Hm!　We're the ones who won't allow it!

　Kuna can still fight. The inner workings are still there.

"Jewel tree, jewel flower, iridescent jade beetle!　Answer the call of the Kuna!

　It summons a jade bug with iridescent luster in its shining jade color.
　It is the strongest polly that Kuna has, along with the butterfly of Pushkea, the butterfly of the dreamscape.
　The iridescent jade jade beetle, which is as hard as a jewel, comes forward and sets up a magical ward.

''Eei!　Noisy bug after noisy bug!　I'll reap them with maximum force!

　Zafarada's body glows red.
　It feels quite, quite tight. But I manage to pull through.

"Let's go!　Little girl yeah!

　Zafarada closes in.
　Coona holds up his scythe and shield.

'Zafarada!'

　A few moments later, Zafarada was just about to reach Kuna.
　Suddenly, something hits Zafarada from the side.
　It's a vampire (vampire) with a sword.
　The vampire (vampire) suddenly barged in and thrust his sword into Zafarada.

'Lie?　Jucio?　Are you saying it wasn't extinguished?

　Zafarada looks at the vampire (vampire) with a look of disbelief.
　Coona doesn't miss the opportunity!

'Go iridescent jade beetle!　Golden Beetle Warrior (Golden Beetle Warrior)!

　The remaining Golden Beetle Warrior (Golden Beetle Warrior), protected by the Iridescent Jade Jade Beetle, is directed at Zafarada.
　The Golden Beetle Warrior's (Golden Beetle Warrior) sword arrives at Zafarada's body, completely caught off guard.

''Kuuuhu!　Dung beetle!

　Zafarada pops a clinging vampire (vampire) and a golden beetle warrior (Golden Beetle Warrior).

'O Butterfly of Pshukea!　Scatter that dreamscape scale powder on the scythe!

　The butterfly of Pushkea clings to the scythe, scattering its scales to the blade of the scythe.
　Sensing the danger, Zafarada steps back as the vampire (vampire) is flung away.
　But it won't let him escape.

'I won't let you get away!　Zafarada!　Yumegen Dimensional Zan!

　He sends a slash with the power of a dream butterfly that flies as far as Nayuta's beyond.

''Gyaaaaah!''

　Zafarada's scream.
　It wasn't a fatal wound, but it certainly gave him a deep hand.
　The next one is a tome.
　Zafarada runs backwards, trying to escape somehow.
　He spreads his bat wings and escapes.

'O Pshukea butterfly!　Zafarada the Kuna to the Zafarada ......, what?

　He was about to call the Pushkea butterflies and transition to Zafarada's place.
　Suddenly, Zafarada's body is covered with something white.

''Red light turbulence!''

　With that cry, a piece of paper glowing red flies at Kuna.
　It's a talisman.
　I quickly transition and duck it with my Pushcare butterfly.
　I look in the direction the paper came from.
　I look in the direction the paper came from, where a vestments-clad figure is standing on a black cloud.
　The black cloud appears to be a group of flies. The vestments are standing on top of it.
　He looks at the face of the vestments. On his face is a huge single eye.
　I've never seen it before, but it's probably Zarbute, the high priest of the maggot fly.
　Behind Zarbute is a new army of death. Enemy reinforcements.

"Sister. Are you all right?　We'll get it back this time.

　He ran to Zalbute, and a mark is placed on Zafarada's wound.

'd*mn, Zalbute?　Thanks for the help. ....... I'm going to take a break for a while. I'll take care of the rest.
'Yes, sister. I'll take care of the rest.

　Zafarada drops and Zalbute points his tin can at Kuna.
　I think it's a little tight.
　He used too much magic power in his fight with Zafarada.
　According to the information, Zalbute is not good at close combat, but his magic power should be as strong as Zafarada's.
　However, it can still fight.

"Looks like you're in trouble, huh? Guess you're in trouble, Guerro Guerro.

　He called out to me from behind.
　The next thing I know, Hellkart is right beside me on a cloud.

'Hellcart?　Is Kuroki okay?
We've taken all the necessary steps. We'll just have to wait for you to get better. Meanwhile, why don't you back off? You're pretty beat up, aren't you?　She's going to have to help you out a little bit. Guess what?

　Then Herkert laughs.

'Yeah. Yeah, well, you're on your own. Herkert. We don't know when Zarxys will be here. The coonas will rest too.

　Saying that, I step back.
　Herkert isn't very good at close combat either, but even that Demon King has a magical power that I can't resist.
　Let's see the power of the Great Mother of Witches to the fullest.
　I can hear the singing voice of the frogman (toadman) diva (Singer Princess), which may have been summoned by Herkert.
　A magical battle was about to take place under the rainy sky.