Akatsuki Translations

To call it a battle between a monster and a human would be an understatement due to its sheer scale.

“【Authority of Red Rust・ Degradating Creation】【Imitation・Blazing Sword】” -Diz

《Niiiiiiiiii！！！！》-Akane

『Haha　　　Hahaha　　　Ha　　　　Hahahaha　　！！！　！！』-Dragon of Lust

The crimson sword and white vines intersect. The artificially recreated spirit flames brightly illuminate the darkness, easily swallowed and extinguished by the dragon. The dragon, with surprising agility, races through the twisted dungeon with its enormous body.

Up, down, left, right. Its appearance is unpredictable. Using its long body, it encircles Diz and attacks from all directions.

“【Astral Flower・Bloom】【Degradating Creation・Holy Cage】”  -Diz

Diz, together with Akane, successfully defends against all the lethal attacks, undoubtedly proving to be a powerhouse worthy of the title 【Seven Heavens】.

『Path   etica    lly      cling     ing on, ar   en’t            y  ou? Eve  n       as a we   ak    im itat  ion    of a sp  irit, it mu  st    f   eel    li   ke     y   our    gut   s             a  re     be   ing        t    urne  d    ins    ide    ou  t. 』-Dragon of Lust

《Shut up alreadyyy…!》-Akane

“Now… what to do?” -Diz

Despite their efforts, Diz was still at a disadvantage.

The numerous white vines and wounds piercing through Akane’s armor, along with the blood and sweat streaking her face, and Diz’s exhausted expression, tell the whole story. The vines, like Ur’s right arm, are beginning to erode the flesh, held back by Akane’s armor, but for how long, is unknown.

“Akane, how much longer can you hold on?” -Diz

《Nnn… It”s tough… Ahh…！！》-Akane

Akane is in pain. They are near the entrance of the deep layers, but the dragon’s presence is still overwhelmingly strong. “Spirits greatly detest the aura of dragons.” Even being half of what she used to be, just being in this place is causing her pain. But,

“Sorry, but hang in there. If I get consumed by Lust, Ur and Shizuku are really gonna to die.” -Diz

《Geez!!! Really now!!!》-Akane

Akane’s scream, like a cry of anger, echoes through the dungeon. Her form once again transforms into a sword of flame.

“【Degradating Creation・Blazing Sword・×10】” -Diz

The countless divided flaming swords encircle the dragon of sin. The soul-searing flames glare at the dragon and then charge all at once.

The overwhelming flames tear through the dense darkness of the dungeon, turning the surrounding trees to charcoal, and surge towards the dragon’s body—or that was what was supposed to happen.

『【Swing　　　and　　　Sway】　　』-Dragon of Lust

Just before impact, Lust utters a cursed incantation with a sinister voice. Suddenly, an invisible force field forms around the dragon. The blazing flames, which were supposed to move straight, suddenly lose their speed. Diz frowns at this phenomenon and swiftly turns, spreading her cloak.

『【G  o　　　M  a  d　　！！！】』-Dragon of Lust

Then, in the next moment, the blazing swords that Diz had released scatter around the dragon.

The surrounding forest blazes, even burning Diz, the wielder. Ur and Shizuku, who are merely protecting themselves at the edge, are saved by the power of Diz’s cloak, otherwise they would have been turned to ash.

And Akane, who received the power of Lust directly, screams.

《NYAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHH!?!? What is this!?!?》-Akane

“One of Lust’s abilities. To shake and drive mad all forms of power, material or not.” -Diz

《That’s cheating!! Unfair!!!》-Akane

“I think so too.” -Diz

Diz returns Akane to her original form. The crimson sword, Akane, fits into Diz’s hand, but appears to be languishing. She seems to be nearing her limit.

Reluctantly, Diz spreads her cloak again.

Instantly. From the shadow of the cloak, numerous weapons spring forth. They are magic swords, holy spears, and various other items she had purchased from all over. Some were bought at the Golden Hammer. Gripping them, Diz leaps into action.

“【Material Flux】” -Diz

The numerous weapons began to move simultaneously. Through the magic of material manipulation, countless weapons started to move on their own, restraining the white tendrils of Lust that extended in every direction, sometimes blocking their attacks, and launching counterattacks. However, even the magic swords and holy spears forged by top blacksmiths could not inflict a single wound on the body or wings of Lust.

It was expected. Attacks of this level could not possibly affect the pinnacle of evil, which could effortlessly blow away even imitations of sacred relics bestowed by spirits. However, they might at least serve as a distraction…

“【Demon Sever――――】” -Diz

『　Qu   ite gr   een,       are  n’t y ou』-Dragon of Lust

The hero’s hopes were mercilessly shattered.

The “swaying power” was unleashed again. The arm that was about to swing moved in an unintended direction, creaking the bones. The power that was supposed to be emitted from the magic sword pierced through her own body.

Suddenly, the white vines that sprung out pierced through Diz’s torso, biting into it.

“Gah…!” -Diz

『Piti  ful,    oh 【Hero】. 』-Dragon of Lust

The dragon opened six new eyes on its forehead. They were not demonic eyes, but they gave off a feeling as if a frog was being stared down by a snake.

『【Hero】　【He   ro】　【The Failure of the Seven Heavens】　【The Anathema of the Wise Heavenly King】』-Dragon of Lust

Lust, while hurling words of mockery, opened its mouth wide.

Instantly, a blackish-purple light of destruction began to gather there. Diz understood that a 【Roar】 was coming, but the tendrils embedded in her torso immobilized her. Even if she could move, the roar unleashed by the dragon of sin would not leave Ur and the others unharmed.

“【Astral Flower・Bloom】” -Diz

Diz took a deep breath and once again unleashed the power of her cloak.

In the next instant, the roar of the sin dragon came. The power of Lust, which mocked and drove its opponent mad, was not present. It was a much simpler, brutal oppression of magical force. It lacked finesse but was especially effective against the current Diz. Her body burned. Her magical power was rapidly depleted. She could no longer hold back the invasion of the white vines.

『If yo  ur equip   ment had be   en just a bit     be   tter, you m   ight have been able to withs   tand      this,           rig   ht? 』-Dragon of Lust

And then, the roar stopped. Diz exhaled deeply. But her limit was near. The smell of charred blood flowed. Droplets fell and disappeared into the deep, deep darkness of the dungeon.

“If you.. pity me, would you… let me go?” -Diz

『Ohh, sure? I     mi   ght         cons  ider           l etting you go if     yo u           acc  ept a cond  ition. 』-Dragon of Lust

The dragon laughed heartily, its mouth wide enough to swallow a large tree, forming an arc as it laughed.

『   H ow    abo   ut it? W  ill     you not     be    tray the 【Sun】? 』-Dragon of Lust

《Nnnn… Nnaaah…! 》-Akane

Along with the words, the invasion of the white tendrils embedded in Diz’s flesh intensified. Akane groaned, trying to stop the invasion, but it gradually began to erode her body and will.

『The【Seven Heavens】     Am   ong the m, the      o  nly one not gra    nted    bles  sings, a piti   ful wo  man who can  not stand sho   ulder to sho   ulder with the oth   er six wit    hout being cla   d in ar    ms, crawli   ng on the g   round. 』-Dragon of Lust

Diz gasped feverishly. The white tendrils piercing her body forced pleasure upon her flesh and tried to dominate her. This was far stronger and more intense than what Ur experienced.

『Un   satisfied, un   just, un    pleasant. Why       must            som  eone     who ded   icates them   selves to pro    tecting the world be trea    ted like this? 』-Dragon of Lust

Lust narrowed its eyes and smiled. The eyes of a complete monster, yet for some reason, they possessed an entrancing allure. With those eyes, it seduced Diz.

『If it w e re           me, I would nev er          bel   ittle you. I would         res  pect your        exis  tence,          save you from your        lone       liness, and ado    re you. 』-Dragon of Lust

The white tendrils swayed gently, like the slender, long fingers of a woman, writhing as if to tempt.

『            【Hero】         , w ill you not co   me      u  nde  r        me? 』-Dragon of Lust

This was a temptation like a curse from the depths of the abyss to the one closest to heaven. Diz was showered with words filled with abomination and more than that, sweet temptation, physically eroding her body and offering pleasure.

“—Haha” -Diz

In the midst of it all, Diz laughed.

“For something named Lust, your persuasion is quite clichéd, almost worse than a back-alley prostitute’s.”

《YOU JEEEEEEEEEERKKKKKKKKKKK!!!》-Akane

With Akane’s roar, Diz’s crimson armor shone. Instantly, the white tendrils piercing her body burst apart. While brushing off her own scattered blood, Diz held up a sword burning with flames.

“Do not underestimate my love, sin dragon.” -Diz

The dragon withdrew the tendrils it had used to tempt and laughed. Laughed uproariously, shaking the very space.

『      I do not             under       estimate           you, 【Hero】.            Amo  ng all              t  he 【Seven Heavens】 throu    ghout        hist  ory,           only the 【Hero】 has            ne     ver           fallen. How           adm     irable. 』-Dragon of Lust

The dragon spread its wings again. Wide, so wide. Like a spider’s web, it dominated the space with its white tendrils. They overlapped, intersected, forming a single shape. A gigantic magic circle. The third tier of magic, Ultimate Magic, capable of erasing everything in this space, was about to be completed.

The dragon quietly observed Diz. There was no longer any hint of temptation in its eyes. Only a murderous intent that seemed to crush the heart.

『So, af ter      reje   cting my     off  er, wha t  do          y  ou         pla n to      do?                  Guardian         of           Isralia? 』-Dragon of Lust

“Here’s what I’ll do.” -Diz

Diz bowed her head and crouched.

“【White King Formation Reboot】【Magic Eye Ascension・Future Grasp, Laplace Eye】【Degradating Creation・Dragon Piercing Thunder Emperor, Brionac】” -Ur

Activating the White King Formation,

Grasping the sparking spear of thunder,

There stood the figure of Ur, his left magic eye shining.