Gothas used his massive body to his advantage and rushed forward.
　He charged at Tania, shattering the cobbled ground and razing the buildings around him.

　Tania glanced back and was lost for a moment.

　Behind Tania was a residential area.
　Countless houses lined the streets.

　This is all the commotion.
　As expected, the evacuation would be over, but...
　I don't want to see any more houses destroyed.

'This oh-oh-oh!

　Tania put all her strength into...
　He received a body hit from Gossus head on.

　Gogaaah!

　A roar sounded as if a siege weapon had exploded.

''Muguuguuguuguugu...!

　He caught the charge of a huge gossamer many times his own size.
　It didn't get sent flying, but only got pushed backwards.

''Ko, noooooooooooooooooo!
"Whoa!

　Tania grabbed Gossus' tail as if holding it, swung it around, and threw it toward the square.
　As expected, she didn't expect to be thrown away.
　Gossus did as he was told and flew through the air........
　He fell into the square without taking a passive role.

''Oh my god, you're so d*mned heavy, you ... you need to lose some weight.''

　As expected of Tania, she was breathing on her shoulder.
　The current blow had consumed a lot of energy.

　However, he managed to move Gossus to the square.
　Here, there wouldn't be any major damage.

　Well, the benches and fountains are in a cruel shape...
　I hope you'll give up on that and give up on the fact that there's nothing you can do about it.

Let's go!

　Tania concentrated her magic power and shot out a fireball.
　The fireball draws a parabolic line and lands on Gossus.

　Gothas is engulfed in flames, but....
　The sturdy scales would not hurt it.

　However, that's to be expected by Tania as well.
　Since they are of the same dragon race, she doesn't expect them to be able to do this much damage.
　Now that was just a distraction.

　I charge in to blend in with the explosions and close the distance.
　I'll dive into the bosom of Gossus and....
　He slams his fist into his unscaled abdomen.

''Guh!''

　Tania's fist dug deep and Gossus writhed as Tania's fist dug deep.

　Tania kicked Gossus in the jaw as he raged in agony.
　A sharp blow that reaped, from below and up.
　Gossus was about to fight back in pain, but he was set to take a painful counter, and he couldn't help but retreat.

　But Gossus is also a dragon race that has lived 100 years.
　His pride won't allow him to lose to Tania, who hasn't lived for 20 years.
　Ignoring the pain, Gossus spins his body around and smacks his tail.

''Kuu!

　Tania's body was blown away.
　She was slammed into a nearby building...
　The shock of the impact causes the air in his lungs to be expelled.

　You will have trouble breathing and be unable to act.
　It's so brief that you can call it a moment...
　That was enough time for Gossus.
　He swung his paws up and slammed them into the wall of the building, gouging it out.
　Tania is helplessly trapped underneath it.

"This........this is not how you treat a girl.......

　Tania did her best to resist Gossus, who was trying to crush her.
　However, when it came to a simple comparison of strength, Tania was at a disadvantage.
　As expected of a dragon race that has lived for a hundred years, Tania is more powerful than him.

　Tania ponders.

　What should I do?
　Would you rather turn yourself into a dragon?
　If you do, you could turn this whole situation upside down.
　But if you do that, the damage around you will be outrageous.

　When in doubt........

"Dragoon Howling!

　Out of nowhere, a magic shot out and struck Gossus's massive body.
　Completely defenseless, Gossus was unable to withstand the blow and stumbled back.
　Tania took the opportunity to escape, and once she did, she moved out of the way.

That was...
Are you okay?
We'll join you.

　They were the adventurers of the city of Horizon.
　Until now, the evacuation of the residents would have been their top priority.
　However, when they saw Tania falling into an inferior position, they couldn't hold back.......so they joined the fight.

''We're here too!''
Everybody, let's go!

　A new group of knights rushed in as well.
　Each of them picked up a weapon and attacked Gossus.
　Gossus' defense is so high that no attack can reach him.
　Even so, none of them would stop their hands.

　We can't leave it to Tania alone.
　We will fight too.
　You can feel that kind of will.

''Ugh, what a trivial thing ... stupid human being!
'You look at these people ... at this sight of everyone helping you out, and you still call them stupid?　You know what ... you're a lot less stupid than I am!

　Tania had taken a fair amount of damage from Gothas' attack, but...
　Strangely, I felt a surge of strength.
　Watching the fighting adventurers, the pain would disappear somewhere else.

　I naturally smiled....
　Tania is going in!

It's my turn!

　He unlocked part of his transformation and sprouted wings.
　Soaring high into the sky...
　Then, with the magic in his body, he swooped down.

　The blow is, as it were, the wrath of heaven.
　A divine blow that punishes the arrogant idea that he is the strongest.

　As if to cut through the wind, Tania strikes a kick from directly above!

'Guhhhh!

　Shattering scales harder than steel.
　Tania's blow reached the core of Gossus' body.
　Crushing bone, a solid response can be felt.

''Gu........what is that power.......''

　Gothas barely stepped up and avoided falling over.
　However, he seemed to have no strength in his body and was staggering dizzy.

　Tania glanced at the adventurers...

The source of my power, well you'll never know the source of my power.

　With a wry smile, he said that.

''Kudos........''
Well do you want to continue?　I think we could do more for each other but it's hard to take it any easier than this, you know?　Since we're of the same dragon race, I'd like to end it here, if possible.......
You're kidding me!　There's no way I'm going to retreat from a place like this........!

　Gothas howled in anger.

　To him, this was a battle for the pride of the dragon race.
　To retreat, in other words, was to admit his mistake.
　To admit that Tania's words were right.

　There was no way he could do that.
　Even if you were to fall, there is no choice but to keep going.

　But you can't just fall down.
　If I don't condemn the foolish Tania who sides with the humans, I won't be able to die even if I die.

　........What Gothas held in his chest was not pride.
　It was no longer something that should be called an obsession.

　In order to find a chance to win, Gossus quickly ran his eyes over the current situation, analyzing the current situation.
　And.........

Don't move.
Huh?

　Gothas stretched out his tail and caught the child who had been sneaking around to watch the place.
　It was the girl Tania had saved earlier.

　Tania was surprised.

'You, how could you...!
'Oh, I was wondering about your sister....I'm sorry........................Hee!

　The girl's voice quivered in fear as her tail tightened around it.

'You know what happens if you move, don't you?'
It's a cliche. Where is all this dragon pride you speak of?
Hmm. Say what you want. You can win, if you win.
d*mn it...!
I told you not to move.
Uh-uh...

　The girl made a pained sound and Tania stopped her body from jumping out of the way.

　Immediately after.....
　Gothas raised his paw and crushed Tania.

''Kahaha........!

　He took a decent hit and Tania let out an inaudible scream.

'Tania!'
f*ck you!

　The Knights and their adventurers lay down their arms, but...
　Gothas moves his tail and tries to tighten the kid up for good measure.

　He has to save Tania.
　But he can't just leave the child to die.
　The knights and adventurers stop in their tracks.

''d*mn it, you........!
It's dragons like you that give the humans the advantage.
Oh...!

　Gossus put a lot of pressure on his front leg.
　It was in the form of a stomping motion, putting pressure on Tania's entire body.
　She heard her own bones creak as she creaked.

'I could stomp you down like this.
Come on.
But I can't bear to lay a hand on my own people. It's your last chance. Come up with some stupid ideas and be obedient to me. And I'll let you live.
No, yo.

　Without hesitation.
　Without even thinking about it.
　Tania's words were loud and clear.

"I'm not going to listen to you now...　Unlike your stubborn head, I like humans...?　So, we'll always be together and that's my pride!

　Spitting blood, Tania stared at Gossus and said forcefully.
　There was a strong light of will in her eyes, not unlike that of Gossus and others.

　Gossus almost takes a step back, unconsciously.
　A dragon race that had lived a hundred years was being pressured by a girl who hadn't lived for twenty years.

''Kudos ... that's enough. If you want to die so badly, then die with the person you love!''

　Gothas barked.
　The next moment.

'You die,'

　A cold voice like the Grim Reaper's resounded, and Gossus's tail was slashed off.
　The one who slashed Gossus's tail was........Rain.