Allen let out a breath as he watched the dragon crash to the ground with a roar.
　There were several meanings in it, but there was one thing to do first.
　With Akira and the child close to him lying on the ground at his side, he threw his voice backwards.

"I'm sorry Leeds, please take care of Akira and the others. Beatrice too.
I know. I'm certainly not stupid enough to challenge it in the face of it. That's what I would have done in the first place.
............ okay. So, Allen, you don't need to ask about ......?
Well, I guess I'll have to deal with that one for a bit.

　It's not a matter of ego or anything, but the only person you can deal with is Allen.
　If you're not careful, you'll be killed in an instant.
　He seems to be a big a**h*le, but he's very capable.

　Or maybe that's why.

Well, and ...... so how long do you think you're going to play dead?　You're not going to try to take advantage of us by playing a big game like that, are you?
It's just a matter of regretting my stupidity. I didn't expect to be hurt by a bug. ...... I guess I've been playing around too much.

　The dragon slowly got up and stared at you with these words as if you were an archer.
　That may be from the heart, and is actually correct.
　The reason why the dragon was attacked and fell to the ground is definitely because the dragon's own carelessness caused it to fall.

　Although the dragon was acting very relaxed, as far as Allen could see, Akira's attack was only narrowly avoided.
　If Akira's power had been even slightly stronger, the blow would have pierced the dragon's scales and reached its body.

　That's why the dragon was in a hurry and decided to make sure that Akira, whom he saw as dangerous, was killed.
　It was probably Breath that he was going to let go at that time, but he was clearly unaware of anything else.

　As such, I was slashed off my wing by Allen's bland flash of a sword, and that's why I was so upset.
　That's why we've fallen.

　The dragon doesn't float in the sky with its wings.
　There's no way those wings could support such a huge body and they'd have to use some kind of magic.

　It couldn't have fallen from the sky if its wings were cut off, but the dragon actually did fall.
　That's how upsetting it was.

　Hence the fact that the dragon is doing this is certainly the rust from its body.

"Well, even though it's true, it honestly looks like you're just sore losers. I mean, if I hadn't been so careless, it wouldn't have happened, and in fact, it's just a complete sore loser.
...... You mean to say that you can make me crawl on the ground by force?　Don't get your head in the sand, you lowlife. ......

　The moment the dragon barked, a tremendous jolt went through Allen's entire body.
　This is an illusion, but a dragon that is showing its rage would actually be able to achieve this in an instant.

　A wave of the arm, a wag of the tail, or even a gasp of air can be a great attack if the dragon is in the mood.
　The reason why the dragon is so stubborn is not bravado or anything else, but because it has that much power.

　This is evident in their level (...) and status (・・・・・).

　This world is a world loved by gods and spirits.
　Yes, it is not a "person" but a "world".
　That's why not only people, but also demons and dragons have levels and statuses.

　Their standards are the same, which means that they can be compared in terms of level and status.
　No matter how big the difference in size, as long as the value of "power" is higher, humanity will win the power comparison.
　Strictly speaking, though, it's precisely because this is possible that the value is higher.

　Akira's level is 13.
　Considering that the limit of an ordinary man is said to be 5 and the limit of mankind is said to be 15, this is undoubtedly the highest level of the human race.
　Even discounting the fact that you are a brave man, you are still only fifteen years old, which is terrifying.
　If you're able to grow steadily, you may even be able to break through the limits of humanity.

　It's not just a good idea to have a good time, but it's also a good idea to have a good time with your friends.

　--That's the level of this dragon.
　That is the level of this dragon, its status is over forty across the board and its power is over fifty.
　That's all there is to say.

　Level and status are absolute in this world.
　It's a fact and a truth if you look at it from one perspective, one of the fundamental laws that cannot be overturned by ordinary means.
　No one can escape from it, and as long as you are born and live as a member of this world, Allen is no exception.

　Therefore, what the dragon says is certainly correct.
　You've got to be careful, and if you're not careful, you'll be able to bring out your true power, you won't stand a chance with Level 1 with only 5 status.

　You'll be able to find a lot more information about the company's products and services than you might think.
　The dragon's statement must have been based on that.

　But.

It's not just a matter of time before you get to the point where you'll be able to get your hands on a new one.　Want to try?
"--

　I'm not sure what the dragon really thought at those words, but sooner or later the dragon had nothing to say.
　Just a random arm swung out - that was enough.
　A ten-meter radius around the place where Aren was standing disappeared without warning.

　However.
　That is, except for the place where Aren was standing.

　--The world's end: Zanma no Tachi.

　I'm sure you'll be able to find out more about this in the next few days.

You ...... you ......!
"Hmm?　What's wrong?　Did you feel like you were in the right place at the right time?
What?

　You'll be able to see the expression on the dragon's face, but when it comes to anger, you can certainly tell.
　So perhaps it's an expression of rage, but as Allen squinted his eyes, he let out a showy sigh.



"Huh. ...... It's pathetic to be upset because you realized you were wrong about how strong you are, isn't it?

　The moment Allen swung his sword and the air in front of him exploded at the same time.
　As mentioned earlier, the dragon can turn even its breath into an attack if it wants to, which is probably a roar.
　The target will be struck with a power no less than the dragon's strike just now.

　The most.

　--The world's end: Zanma no tachi.

　That is if it's delivered, though.
　It's not only the invisible one, Allen's sword flashes unmistakably slashed through it, leaving a streak of slash marks on the dragon's face as well.

　You're going to be able to find out the best way to get the most out of this article.

It's a good idea to be able to have a good time with your friends.　It's still good ...... to be able to prevent my attacks, but how can you scratch my body ......!　And in such a cataclysm: ......!
No, isn't it rude to be a catfish?　It's certainly not a famous sword or anything, but it's still my favorite sword?

　Nevertheless, the dragon's words are correct.

　This sword you are using is the only item you took out of the house.
　It's also true that I've been using it since I was five years old, so I have a certain amount of affection for it.

　But that's all I have to say to the contrary.
　It was made for me when I was called a child prodigy, so it must have cost a good deal of money, but basically my priority was the sturdiness.
　As a sword, it doesn't even come close to Akira's sword, or even the famous sword.

　But that's the bottom line...

Well, that power you were bragging about was less than mine, wasn't it?
...... I am a dragon, even the closest to God, called ......!　That My, Human Riddle: ......!
That's why you're stepping out of line.

　Well, since this one is not only close to God, but also wields the power of God itself, this result is natural.

　That's right, the reason why Aren's sword strike could slice through the dragon's scales, which even Akira couldn't do, was because of one of the powers Aren was given in his previous life, the World's End, which is the power of the sword.
　The effect of this is just as the name implies; it allows you to draw more than the limit of power from any object called a sword, allowing you to move your body as you wish.
　In extreme cases, even babies will be able to defeat any master swordsman if they possess this power.

　However, that is not the essence of this authority.
　The essence of this power is to make sure that the sword you wield is fully functional. ...... Simply put, you can completely ignore the effects of your level, status, and gifts.

　Because authority is the law of the world itself.
　If status and so forth are the laws of the world in effect, then they are the same.

　And different laws cannot interfere with each other.
　Otherwise, the world would not exist.

　Therefore, The World's End does not nullify any other law.
　It simply ignores them after allowing them to be there and take effect.
　It's purely a matter of whether you can cut with your sword or not.

　At the same time, it's a question of whether or not you will be hurt.
　If you're willing to take the time and effort, you'll be able to cut at some point.

　And authority is a law, and as long as it is a law, it can ignore the process and only attract results.
　Therefore, there is almost nothing that can't be cut by Aren ...... and the dragon was no exception.

　It's a good idea to be able to have a good idea of what you're looking for.

Well, it's all right. It's a nightmare for you, though.
"I do not accept ......!　I am a human being. ......!
I don't need you to admit that. It doesn't change the outcome. Besides, ...... you do have to admit that if you die, you will have to admit it.　I'd be happy to see how stupid I was on the other side.
"Hooray. ......!

　The barking dragon slams its arm, but the impact from it never reaches Allen.
　It is the same way as before, only it is slashed through and the wounds on the dragon's body increase.

"......?

　The exasperated dragon launches an onslaught, but all is still the same.
　There is not a scratch on Allen's body, and the dragon is slashed open instead.
　The reddish-black liquid flows over the dragon's red scales, coating them.
　It was as if the dragon was gradually being painted over by Allen.

　You will be able to see that it is not that much of a stretch for you.
　This is the same as what the dragon did with Akira.
　This is a battle on thin ice, and the difference is not that great.

　It is only because of the World's End that Aren was able to surpass the dragon.
　You'll be able to see that the difference between level 1 and 52 in terms of raw ability is desperate.
　You're going to be able to find out the best way to get the most out of your own personal life.

　But at the same time, there was an absolute difference between the two.
　The dragon can win by snatching the attack, but it is at the mercy of the dragon.

　The dragon understands that.
　You're going to be able to get the most out of the game.
　The fact that you can't win even though you should be able to win unilaterally shows the disparity that exists.

　However, this is sort of natural.
　It's not because Allen has the "World's End" - it's because he has the "World's End".
　Thanks to Akira, I was able to take a good look at the dragon.

　That's what Akira's diversion originally meant.
　Akira knew everything and accepted the job comfortably, even though he was in danger of dying. ...... As a result, that's what happened.

　There is no way to thank you enough.
　You will be able to see that you can't lose for the sake of Akira, who did such a thing for you.
　You can't afford to lose here for Akira's sake. The sword was raised as soon as he stepped under the dragon's claws and dug deep into the body of the dragon.

　I'm not going to be able to get it.

It.....

　Had I continued to swing my arm out, or maybe it would have reached the heart of the dragon.


　Although it was such a blow, Allen easily abandoned it and jumped back from the spot.

　Immediately afterwards, the dragon was scattered around the horrific impact.
　With a roar it destroyed the surroundings and spread out.

　It was completely indiscriminate and reckless, as evidenced by the fact that even the dragon itself was injured.
　But considering that if he had stayed there, he would have died, which would have definitely involved Allen, it wouldn't be a bad decision.
　It is true that you have hurt yourself at the price of escaping the crisis, but if things had gone that way, I'm confident that I would have made you do even more damage than that.

　However, it was not a cheap price to pay.
　The new wounds from his own attack and fresh blood flowed down from the deep slash marks on Allen's body---suddenly, the dragon laughed.

......

　I knew instantly what it meant and jumped at it, but the dragon was moving faster than that.
　It slammed one wing into the ground, flapped its wings, and then jumped backward.

　And beyond that--

"--What?
"Yikes! ......!

　I heard the shocked and screaming voices of Leeds and the others, and involuntarily clicked my tongue.
　Although we weren't going to be crushed, the position the dragon had taken was right behind Leeds and her friends from our point of view.
　If we wanted to continue the battle, the girls would definitely be involved.

　I was careful about positioning, and I didn't think that the pride of the dragon would lead him to take hostages,...... It seems that was not the case.

I'm not going to be able to get the same thing done. I recognize you as my enemy. So from here on out, I will use any means at my disposal.
"Oh man, I thought it was a dickhead, but it's more than I expected: ......

　The reason for the repeated, needless provocations was to keep the other side from bothering you, but it seems to have been in vain.

...... Well, in a way, it's quite convenient.
"...... What?
I didn't want to involve Leeds and the others in something too dangerous, so I didn't want to do it. I didn't think you'd be the first to do it.
"...... Hmmm, that's a lame attempt at toughness. You don't want to alarm them, but it's useless. You're all going to die now anyway. ......!
Well, if that's what you think, that's fine.

　Shrugging its shoulders, the dragon did not fight.
　Instead, it opens its mouth.
　It seems that it intends to burn the whole thing down with its breath.

　Basically, the dragon has a high basic ability and therefore few techniques.
　Most of them are sufficient to reap with their arms and tails or slash with their claws.

　As you can see from the fact that they can fly, they should be able to use magic as well, but I've heard that they don't use it very often.
　All dragons are like that, so maybe it's just the obsession of the dragon race.

　But such a dragon uses its breath almost exclusively for attacking, besides its body.
　It's a so-called trump card, and if it's hit with a serious breath, it will erase its own kind.
　It's definitely not something to shoot at humans.

　The power can be adjusted to a certain extent, but considering the time it takes to accumulate, it's definitely the real deal.
　The aftermath alone will definitely kill Allen, but if he tries to avoid it, he'll just shoot and kill Leeds and the others without a second thought.

　And now Leeds and his friends can't move.
　They're not ......, but rather because Leeds is there to heal Akira and his friends.

　Akira may not be able to move yet and ...... has a child by his side.
　It's not a good idea to abandon them.
　By the way, so does Allen.

　And while they were upset when the dragon landed right next to them, that's no longer the case.
　There's not a single wobble on her face as her breath is steadily being prepared to be released from deep within the open mouth of the dragon.

　Their gazes turned to me for a moment.
　It's a good idea to have a good time with the ...... eyes and smile.
　It was surely what you could call trust.

　Since being called a bastard, it is almost never directed at you, especially not in the last five years or so.
　You let out a small breath at it, a little different from the one you were used to in your previous life.

　It seems that I have to do this at all costs.

Now that you're all going to die together, do you have any last words?　I'm merciful in appearance, if you have one wish, I may grant it, right?　So, for example, ...... someone misses one person, and so on.
"Compassionate, hey ......, you know how you can just ask and still not get it done anyway, or you don't kill it in the breath but then you kill it afterwards?　Isn't it obvious and ...... that you should be the one to say your will in the first place?　Can I ask you if you need anything?
"...... All right. No more pros and cons. --Die.
You are.

　Instantly, a scorching hot breath is released from the mouth of the dragon--

　--The Power of the Sword (World's End): Polar Skill, Flash.

　In the next instant, Allen was directly behind the dragon.
　Every breath released came through in a straight line.

　That is.

"........................ stupid,
...... I see. It's like he's talking directly into your head, so it doesn't matter if his vocal organs are damaged. That's a new discovery.

　When I looked back with that thought in my head, I saw the body of the dragon that had been cut in half.
　I'm sure you'll find that none of them were hit by the breath, of course.

"My downfall," says ......?　To hear this from them (・・・・・) (・・・・) ......!　No, no way. ...... I do not approve of this, I do not approve of this, I do not approve of this ......!　I am ......!


You are very bad at this. It's too bad that you're dead.

　--The power of the sword (World's End): cutting off the head in two.

　The head is further decapitated from the body that had been divided into two parts.
　The head that was cut into two halves dances through the air ...... and as if that reminded me, the body slowly falls to the sides.
　The head also follows gravity and falls--and

"I am ......!

　With those last words, finally no voice was heard.

　With a heavy thud, the dragon's body, which had been split in two, fell to the ground, and its head rolled to the ground a little later.
　When he was sure they hadn't moved, Allen let out a huge breath and--and then he was gone.

"Uh, yeah ......, I guess I'm tired of it.

　As it was, he followed what the body had demanded and fell on his back to the spot.