Dark Knight Kroki

　After defeating Ferion's Damon, you and Hayboss go down to the third level.
　Then you feel a cold wind.
　I look at the face of Heybos at my side and he is pale.

''Are you okay?　Are you all right, Mister Heybos?
I'll see what I can do. You seem to be in good hands, Dark Knight. You've been touched by the winds of Ferion, and yet here you are: ......
Ferion Wind?

　Heavos nodded as he asked.

'Ferion's wind is a magical wind. It makes the heart tremble with fear. That is, even for a god. But not, it seems, with you and Modes.'

　Heybos looks at himself and says.

'You can act in the midst of all this. I'm glad you came. Ferion must be ahead of us. 'Hurry up, Dark Knight.'

　I nodded to myself and Hayboss continued onward in his empty boat.
　In this third layer, there is no sign of Myrna Garm, Evil Eye, Over Eater or other demons that were so numerous in this third layer.
　And there was no sign of Ferion's Beast Demon (Beast Demon) either.
　Spreading out on the third level is the wilderness.
　In the first and second layers, there were forests and lakes, and a city.
　However, the only thing on the third level is a huge dome-shaped building that lies far back from here.
　Is Ferion inside that building that looks like a mausoleum?
　The dome-shaped building is huge, up to the ceiling of the third level.
　The airship proceeded toward it.
　It was when they had reached a certain point.
　A group of giant golems can be seen.
　The golems are trying to break something.
　What they are trying to destroy is a tower-like building around the mausoleum.
　From that tower, a band of light leads to a huge dome.

''No!　That's one of Ferion's seals!　The Dark Knight!
'I know!　Lord Hayboss!

　I hold my sword and get off the empty boat and head for the golem.
　The golem is trying to break the seal without regard to me.
　This golem is probably the golem to break the seal released by Libesar.
　As I approach, I slice through the golems.

''As expected, to defeat all the golems in an instant.
'No, this golem didn't even fight back, so it was easy.

　I look at the remnants of the golems myself.
　These golems didn't even fight back because they were only working to break the seal.
　Therefore, they were easily defeated.

''More importantly, Hayboss-dono. Where's the seal?''

　I asked, and Heybos shook his head.

"It's pretty much destroyed. It will have to be fixed.

　That was when Heybos said that.
　The air trembled.

'This!

　I look for the epicenter of the quivering air.
　It seems to be emanating from the huge structure seen at the back.

It seems that Ferion is trying to break the seal. This Heyboss hurries to repair the seal that the golems have broken. In the meantime, Dark Knight, hold Ferion. It's a dangerous job, but I can only ask you to do it, I'm sorry ......

　In a trembling voice, Heybos asks himself a favor.
　Ferion's wind of fear is working on Heybos.
　If this is Haybos, a god race, and this is Haybos, other races might not even be able to get close to Ferion.

''I understand. I'm going, Lord Heybos.

　Leaving Heivos behind, I headed for Ferion myself.
　The wind gets stronger as we head into the center of the city.
　And when we entered the huge dome-shaped structure, it was there.
　A wolf with huge jaws that could swallow a giant.
　It has horns on its head, and each time its horns glow red, a wave of energy blows across the dome.
　There was no doubt that this wolf was Ferion.
　Countless glowing chains are wrapped around that wolf, some of which are fading in light.
　With the chains of light wrapped around it, Ferion is on a rampage.
　It looks like it's trying to break the dome.

'Hmm!　Who is this?

　Ferion looks at me when he notices me and shouts.

'I am the Dark Knight Kroki!　I'm sorry, Ferion, but I'm going to have to ask you to be quiet, okay?

　As he shouts this, Ferion looks down at himself.

'I smell. The smell of black fire ....... 'Right, you're from Modes' hand. This is fun. I can't believe I'm going to fight the black flame again. But you'll have to wait a bit, the seal is about to be broken soon.

　Very happily, Ferion laughs.

'I want to break these bonds and eat the world this time. Oh I'm looking forward to it. ......

　Laughing at this, Ferion moves his body to break the seal.
　Every time he moves his body, a strong wind blows.
　Included in that wind is an innocent hostility.
　I must not unleash this wolf.
　I feel that strongly.

'I won't let it do that!

　I held my sword at the ready and flew to Ferion.
　He told me to push, but I should be able to take him down separately.
　But it was not to be.
　When I tried to approach him, I was blown away and slammed into the wall of the dome.
　The blow was more than I expected.
　My body is screaming.
　I cough loudly and spit out blood from my mouth.

'Ugh, no way. ....... Just one blow to .......''

　I look at Ferion myself.
　A single blow shatters his armor and kills his internal organs.
　He self-heals and puts it back together, but it's dangerous if he eats it too many times.
　Ferion looks at himself and laughs.
　He's supposed to be magically bound and unable to give his all, but what a guy!

What's going on?　A wielder of black fire?　Is that what your power is?

　Ferion taunts me and I stand up for myself.
　This can't be how it ends.
　Heybos and those on the ground believe in themselves.
　So I respond with everything I have.

"This is not what it looks like. Dragon, lend me your strength: ......

　I meditate on myself and call out to the dragon inside.
　A violent force fills my body.
　I become a dragon.
　You can't take on this Ferion in human form.
　Becoming a dragon is risky.
　He could go out of control, as he did with Alfos, and his lower body would go out of control after he was unshapen.
　I'll have Raina come to me after I'm done.
　As black flames cover your entire body, you transform yourself.
　I feel like I'm about to be taken over by a violent force. But if that happens, the seal will be broken.
　So, hold on to your temper.

''This is interesting!　You are a master of black fire!　Can you seize this Ferion!

　Ferion laughs and tries to break the seal.
　I can't let him do that.

'Guaaaaaah!

　As a dragon, I howl and challenge Ferion.
　He nearly flies out of consciousness, but he has to manage to make him lean back.
　The dragon and the wolf collide.
　This was supposed to be the last battle here.


Raina, the goddess of wisdom and victory.

　I manage to defeat the last of the Orihalcon golems.
　The golem made of Orihalcon was hard, but my jeweled spear (adamant) could pierce it.
　But it took me a long time.
　I'm angry at the dwarves I let run amok.
　And that's when it happened.
　I can feel a wave from the depths of the earth.

Is this Kroki?　You've become a dragon.

　I am reminded of Kroki who became a dragon in the past.
　Kroki as a dragon is strong.
　So strong, in fact, that Alfoss is no match for him.
　That's how powerful Kroki becomes a dragon. That's how powerful an enemy Ferion must be.

The problem is later: ......

　I think about what happens when Kroki goes back to normal from the dragon.
　Kroki can beat Ferion.
　I'm not worried about that part, but I'll have to deal with the rest.
　My cheeks turn red when I think about that.

''Well, how's Kouki doing?''

　I decide to go check on Kouki, who I've been wondering about.
　Then I see a startling sight.

'Why is Kouki fighting?'

　I went to check on Kouki, looking for signs of him, and there he was, fighting.
　And he is overpowering the wolves.
　I'm glad about that. No parent can be happy that their child is strong.
　If you think about it, Kouki deserves to be strong, because he's mine and Kuroki's child.
　I can see a thin black flame in Kouki's hand as he fights in front of me.
　Kouki fights without noticing me.
　A brave figure. He has inherited his father's swordsmanship despite his poor skills.
　I admire that figure.
　But there was one thing that bothered me.

I'm not going to be able to get out of it. It's not good, Kouki's origins might be exposed.

　I was a little worried.