"Regret it!　You made me want to do it!　After you die, you'll realize that being burned up by fire magic and torn to pieces by the 'Cow Demon's Legs' was still a happier way to die!

　An explosive flame erupted.
　It was as if the red cloak covering Drismegian's entire body had turned into flames.

''Flame!　I can't take control of it!　Then that is not magic flame!
''d*mn it, I'm going back, Estelica!

　The super fever that erupted forced Aranzir to retreat as well.
　He held Estelica in his arms.

　The flames were no longer like a pillar of fire, burning up as if they were impaling the heavens.
　At the center of it all was Drismegian.

　Normally, it would have burned and left no ashes, but everyone could be sure.
　That monster would never die like that.

　Instead, everyone was convinced for no reason that this pillar of fire was a ritual for the monster to become a more fearsome monster.

　It was true.

　The pillar of fire cracked open and the monster that stepped out of it no longer looked human in any way.

''What was that...?
''A person?　No, but those scales that cover your entire body are like...?

　A dragon.

　The figure that took off the red cloak, the symbol of hell, and was exposed from within it was a deformity that was no longer worthy of being called a person.

　It's not just a matter of time before you'll be able to get your hands on a new one.
　And crimson scales.

　Like a blazing fire, the crimson red color of the red lotus that changed its color tone in various ways with the reflection of light.

　Its appearance was like the incarnation of a flame, and at the same time, it seemed to be the child of a human and dragon phase.

''That's the figure Doris Megian was hiding under her cloak.......?
''No........!

　Estelica said.

'That figure is not what he had in the first place!　You bet!　That is exactly what you look like...!

　Dragon Man.

''Drismegian!　You're a hexenbiest who fused with a hexenbiest, aren't you?
''Nah!''

　The first one to raise a cry of surprise at that point was Glamberza.

''Hexenbiest fusion?　That's that forbidden abomination technique...!

　It was impossible for Glamberza to recall it without bitterness.

　The forbidden art of demonic beast fusion. Because the forbidden art of demonic beast messenger connected to it is the means that his son Bashbarza took to get off the path.

''A threat far beyond monsters, demonic beasts.

　There are only four of them in this world.
　They are so precious that their power is said to be the strongest in the world except for the Demon King.

"The magic to control these magical beasts at will, so that they can eventually merge and take their enormous power for themselves...?
But it will fail in every attempt.

　The Drismegian ... or perhaps the Drismegian, the crimson dragoness said.
　With a faint smile on his face.

''Demonic beasts are beyond the control of humanity. If you try to use them, they will eat your mind, and if you try to fuse them together to gain their power, they will be unable to contain them and their bodies will collapse. This is because these monsters are much higher beings than the humans.
I know ... I know!

　But how many dozens of people in the past did not understand such simple things?
　His son Bashvaza was one of them.

　He relied on the power of demonic beasts to overturn his failing plight, and then, like everyone else, the demonic beasts consumed his spirit and eventually died.

　It was a common end for a fool who tried to gain power beyond his own size.

''Those who seek after demonic beasts will perish. This should be an ironclad rule that hasn't changed for hundreds of years. No one has ever overruled it. Even my son..... And yet...!

　The Drismegian's accomplished transformation into a dragon man was proof that he had complete control over the power of the demonic beast.
　What was determined to be impossible for anyone to do was now turned into possible by the Lord of Hell.

''........................After all, your objective was a demonic beast.

　Estelica said.

''Ida-sama was glaring at that too. After seeing your companions using the Wind Demon Beasts that live in the "Oroshi Forest". How could you not seek out the demonic beasts yourself while letting your minions use them!''
Well, of course. That's what Ida thinks.

　Accompanied by the heat of the fire dragon, Drismegian showed a spare appearance.

''But don't be mistaken. Cernya is only receiving alms from the Wind Devil Beast. It's a pity. I'm not in complete control of my hexenbiest, like I am. I'm the only one who has the power of a hexenbiest in my hands.
It doesn't matter.

　Red shimmering dragon scales.

　It was one of the four demonic beasts. It must have belonged to the Flame Demon Beast Salamandra.

　Coincidentally, it was the same one that Bashbarza was trying to control.
　Isn't it just a coincidence that both of them are flame mages, but even so, the former threat has once again appeared 'stealthily', emphasizing the sarcastic nature of fate.

''The one that dared to act separately from the other inferno and deliberately divulged information to lure Ida-sama to the 'Oroshi Forest', buying time to get the Flame Demon Beast!'''

　He was so meticulous that he had Sernya and Avos placed as time-buying personnel.
　It was all a stepping stone to get the Flame Demon Beast Salamandra.

''Humph, let's just say I'm half right.
''........If you can truly control the Flame Demon Beast Salamandra, then you are truly invincible.''

　In addition, Glamberza pursued further.

　The power of a demonic beast was comparable to a natural disaster.
　It's not a dimensional power that a person can resist.

　One who fused with such power would become a natural disaster in itself.
　If one obtained such an all-powerful power........

''Why don't you take on the Demon Lord sooner rather than selling oil here?　Is it that powerful anymore?
You don't understand. You don't know what you're talking about.

　Drismegian said annoyingly.

You think a single hexenbiest is enough to counter him?　Do you really believe that?　That is hubris of the highest order. You have underestimated him. Truly, you underestimate him inexplicably!
''Wha........?''

　Drizmegian's excited tone of voice was enough to overwhelm Granberza.

I'm going to be the only one who really understands him. I'm sure you'll be able to see that. I'm the only one who truly understands his strength and evilness.

　That Drismegian judges.........

...it's not enough. I've definitely made my mark on a hexenbiest. That's a big improvement. But it's still not enough. You still need the pieces to defeat this giant.

　It's.....

Dariel. I told you at the beginning, I wanted two parts.

　The first is the Flame Demon Beast Salamandra.

''It's already in this hand. There's one left, and that's Dariel. Dariel and Fiendish Beasts. When we have these two together, I'll be able to achieve the power to approach him. When that happens, I will become him!

　He says with visible excitement and euphoria.

'I will be another Demon King!
''Don't be silly!''

　Aranziel jumped at him with a shout.

''Shut up and listen to me and shove your selfishness in my face!　You call Dariel a part?　You're treating my son like a stake or a door panel!　He's not just for you, I swear!
No, you don't take that chance!　Step back!

　Estelica's control is not enough to stop him in time.

　Aranzir sprays his own Supreme Profoundness while rushing forward.

''Great Emperor Splitting Sky!

　It was a decisive move that only the great brave Arantzill could have made to strike this technique, which was originally a flying tool, while approaching.
　The speed of the flying aura slash further increases as the user himself carries the momentum of the rush.

　The opponent also misjudges the speed and timing of the attack since it can rapidly close the distance.

　The ability to wield this seemingly unreasonable barbarism accurately was the strength of the Great Brave Arantzill.
　However, for once, his opponent was too bad.

''Weak.''
''Nah!''

　The 'Supreme Emperor Splitting Sky' that hit Drismegian's body shattered like a haze and disappeared.

　Drismegian's outer skin, which had turned into a dragon man, was superior to the power of the Superhuman Splitting Sky.
　The basic physical sturdiness alone was enough to crush the strongest profound technique of the strongest hero.

''Now that you have demonstrated the power of the Dragon Man, there is no more one victory for you all in ten thousand.''
''Gobuah!''

　A fist covered in red lotus scales dug into Arantzill's stomach.
　It's a very good idea to be able to have a good time with your friends.

''Antah!
Arantzill?　Are you kidding me?

　I can't accept what's happening.
　You can't take this kind of thing.

I wouldn't have wanted to use it. I'm sure you'll be able to find a way to make it work. I had planned to use my own strength until then, but...

　Drismegian said as he released the power of the magical beast.

''But no more teasing. I will crush you all with all my might and then I will have Dariel.