Dark Knight Kroki

　As a dragon, you are turned into a dragon, and you are joined to Ferion.
　When you become a dragon, you cannot hold a weapon, but its overall power is much higher.
　However, you are not in full control of your power.
　You have to use your power carefully to prevent it from spiraling out of control.
　Because of this, I am unable to use the dragon's power to its fullest extent.
　Fortunately, Ferion is also not able to give his full strength because he is bound by the seal.
　Ferion flails in his arms.
　It's only slightly, but Ferion is more powerful, but he can't lose.
　A wind of destruction shakes his body from Ferion's body.
　His body is now strong, but it still hurts a lot.
　I regenerate my body by self-repairing, and in return I emit black flames to burn Ferion's body.
　The black flame burns Ferion, but just like me, Ferion uses self-repair to regenerate his body.
　The process repeats itself and the flames and wind blow around the dome.
　That's when it continued to happen.
　After a moment, Ferion escapes from his arms and covers his own body, which has become a dragon.

'What!'

　I relaxed my body and held it back as I escaped from Ferion.

'Guuuuut!　The Dark Knight!　What was that?

　Ferrion groans, unsure of what has happened.
　'Of course I'm not going to tell you.

'Be quiet, Ferion!

　He himself grabs Ferion from behind and holds him down when he grabs his paws.
　When he takes on the form of a dragon, he becomes stronger, but he has the disadvantage of not being able to hold a sword.
　The plan is to train and learn to use the power of a dragon while in human form, but this is not possible for now.
　However, he can use a certain body technique even in his dragon form, so he will use it to press Ferion.
　What he lacks in strength, he makes up for with his skills.
　With this in mind, I was holding Ferion down. Suddenly, Ferion's body relaxes.

"What?

　I let out a surprise to myself.
　Ferion escapes from underneath him and pounces.

'I see!　This is funny!

　Ferion laughs happily.

'You're lying. ....... Did you steal the technique?'

　I muttered to myself as I pressed my chin to keep Ferion from biting me.
　Ferrion mimicked the technique he used earlier.
　It shows you that it's not just brute force.
　A rational but ferocious being would be Ferion.

'This is fun!　The Dark Knight!　I haven't had a partner like this since Modes!
Thank you for that!

　Ferion laughs happily, and I respond.
　Myself and Ferion try to press down on the other's body, using their skills on each other.
　As expected, I'm the better fighter.
　However, I feel that Fellion's technique is gradually improving.
　It may not last long.

You can't be sure.　I would have more fun playing without these chains!　The Dark Knight!　Break this chain!
'You can't do that!　Ferion!　Why are you so eager to fight?　Tell me!
'What are you talking about, Dark Knight!　The fight is what it's all about!　The world is alive to be devoured!　The Dark Knight!　I thought you ate something to live, too!　And fight to eat!　Fight not to be eaten!　That's the truth of the world!
!

　I was immensely disappointed by that statement.
　It may be the truth of the beast, but in a way it seemed right.
　All living things have to fight every day to get food. It's a different form, but it translates to Japan today.
　And Ferion is just enjoying life for its own sake.
　I also enjoy eating good food.
　Did you ever think about the fact that the food was alive?
　Standing on the side of the eaten in front of Ferion is a reminder of that.
　To live is to fight to eat.

'Come on, come on!　The Dark Knight!　We're going to fight!　I'll eat you!　Take the Modes!　Eat the world!　When you've eaten everything!　I'm going to cross dimensions and eat a new world!　How exciting!

　Ferrion's mouth opens wide and tries to eat himself.
　He manages to prevent it.

'Good, Ferion!　I'll go into a fight, pure and simple!　No way they're going to eat us!　I will resist with all my might!

　Words are no longer necessary.
　We must not let Ferion go.
　I feel strongly about that. Fellion is a danger.
　He radiates an innocent murderous intent on everything around him. If he's unleashed, he'll eat the world.
　If he eats it all, he may come back to the world we came from. We must prevent that at all costs.
　But it's about time that we couldn't keep our egos in check.
　It may be a short time, but I feel like I'm fighting for an eternity.
　I managed to muster up my energy and shove Ferion in.
　That's when it happened.
　The glow of the magic chain connecting Ferion becomes stronger.
　Then I feel as if Ferion's power has weakened.

''Ah!　Time's up!

　Ferion snorted in disappointment.
　Heybos had restored the seal and yet the power of the seal had been restored.
　At the same time, he was at his limit.
　The black flames contracted and he returned from his dragon form to his human form.
　Even in the form of a dragon, the armor remains the same.
　It's strange, but I guess that's the way it is.
　When I look ahead, I see that Ferion has stopped moving.

"I won. Ferion......
'Sounds like it: ....... But it was fun. Why don't we play again?

　Ferion laughs happily.
　I honestly want to refuse.
　But I feel like I was enjoying myself somehow too.
　I can't say that, though.

I'm sorry, but I don't have an answer for that. It's Ferion. You're being very quiet there.

　I turn away as I say this.
　I leave the dome with a wobbly step and Hayboss greets me.

"Sorry, I'm late. I'm late.

　Heybos apologizes.

'No, they managed to make it in time.

　I laugh at myself, but it was a close call.
　I was so close to losing my ego.
　If I had lost my ego, I would have broken Ferion's seal.
　It was a very dangerous place to be.

"Well, let's get back.
Yes, sir. Mr. Heybos. I'm sorry, but I need to rest.
Yeah, you can rest on the airship. You should be safe on the way back.
Thank you.

　I remove my dark knight's armor and lie down in an empty boat.
　Heybos takes control and returns to the ground.
　Thus, myself and Heyboss return from the seal of Ferion.


Kuna, the White and Silver Witch.

　I could see the wards being broken in front of me.
　Apparently, Ferion was not going to revive.
　The snake men had already retreated.
　Sirone and the others were busy healing those trapped by the goblins and didn't seem to notice that the wards had been lifted.
　Oh well, let's just leave them alone.
　It's not that I want you to see Kroki.

I'm sure you'll be able to find out if Kuna will be joining us. But there's Reena and Koki, too. ......

　Kuna thinks about Koki.
　He was born to Koki and Raina.
　My mind boggles a little when I think about that. So I don't want to see him too much.

'Well, one day Kouna will have a child. When that happens, the buzzing should subside.

　When he mutters that, Kuna mutters and moves.


◆Rena, the goddess of wisdom and victory

　The wolves are leaving, seemingly realizing that they have failed to revive Ferion.
　I could see the dwarves cheering.
　This one had won.

'Hmmm, you're sleeping well.　

　Kouki is sleeping on my lap.
　He must be tired from using his power too much.
　But this power must be contained.
　If they find out he can use the black flame, Kouki's true identity will be exposed.
　We are in the guest room of the dwarf's mansion.
　There's no one there except me, Kouki, Rouxien and the others.

''I'm sorry Kouki: ......

　I apologize to a sleeping Kouki and look at Lucien, who is standing by my side.

'Good, Lucien. I will put a stop to Kouki's power. You are to protect him from the shadows. If a strong enemy appears, you will protect yourself.
'Yes. Your mother-in-law: ....... Puffer!

　I'm going to bash Lucien, whom I called your mother-in-law.
　Does this guy really know what he's doing?

'Good. You will protect them from he-na-mu-shi. Lucien.

　I say with a bit of anger.

Fai ....... I'll make sure to protect you, Kouki-sama. ......

　Lucien, holding his head, says with tears in his eyes.
　'This is all you have to say.

'Well, I'm going back to Elios. I'll leave the rest to you.'　

　I won't be greeting Kuroki.
　We'll meet them later anyway.
　I've crushed the plot of the snakes, but they'll be back in action.
　Until then, I shall rest too.
　And so the battle for the forest was over.