Chapter 988 Destroying Dragons

'Well, now I'm beginning to understand what's going on here. I knew Sven used to be one of the Arkans, just like Marlis and Osvald. Technically they're still one of the Arkans, it's their race after all, but they don't follow their ideology. However, I still don't understand what Olax and Arox are planning, it seems their true purpose was different from what I know.' Wain pondered, watching Sven closely.

Osvald turned around, looked at the dome above the temple, which was already almost completely cracked and sighed.

"So, what do we do now? Save the Azure Tail or something?" Osvald turned around, "Sven, you know I'm not one to come up with plans, however, I can accomplish any plan even the most complicated one. The main thing is to need brute physical force and preferably as much as possible!"

Sven smiled faintly, "Well, you're right. First, we'll kill every member of the Black Whip, then we'll start a dialogue with Azure Tail. Our first mission will be quite simple since you're an expert at fighting Dragons, aren't you?"

Osvald grinned as his aura greatly increased making his red hair flutter, "Hahaha, sure, for me it will be fun! No more boring missions! In that case, let's start right now!"

Crackle. Crackle. Crackle.

The ground beneath Osvald cracked due to the powerful pressure as he was about to leap forward, straight into the center of the battle.

"Wait." Sven stopped him as he put a hand on his shoulder, "Let the soul rise first. It will happen in a few seconds."

Just as Sven said, almost immediately, a bright red soul appeared over the hill that shone like a star. It caught everyone's attention, especially the members of the Black Whip.

They couldn't believe that one of them had died, then they began to realize that Sven had done it, and that caused them to be even more shocked.

"Hehehe, they didn't seem to be prepared for that at all. They think we Arkans came to their rescue, but it turned out to be completely different than they thought. It's pretty sad." Sven shook his head.

Whooooooooooooooosh.

At the same moment, a multitude of black flashes headed toward them at tremendous speed. Black Whip knew how strong Sven was, but they were sure that together they could handle him.

"By the way, Sven... Before they get here yet... Tell me, how do we destroy our stars? Since we went against the system, it doesn't make sense for us to wear seven-pointed stars on our bodies anymore." Osvald asked with a puzzled expression on his face.

"Well, it's pretty simple. All you have to do is direct the energies to your chests and wish to destroy the star. That's all. All that matters is your will and confidence." Sven said calmly, completely oblivious to the impending danger.

"Got it!" Osvald nodded as he closed his eyes, concentrating. Marlis did the same.

After a few seconds, their stars shuddered and abruptly split in two. Now they looked just like Sven's.

"Agh... What a nice feeling, as if I had removed from my shoulders the massive chains that kept pressing down on me..." Osvald took a deep breath.

"Hmm... I feel it too, it's actually strange, though it's probably a matter of trivial psychology." Marlis said seriously.

Crackle. Crackle. Crackle.

At the same moment, ten silhouettes appeared around them, each with massive black wings and menacing auras. They weren't all of the members of the Black Whip, as the others continued to bombard the protective barrier of the Azure Tail.

"Sven Hellem, what the hell are you doing?" The dragon with the most powerful aura asked. It was a man with short black hair and deep eyes as well as several tattoos around his neck.

"Birit, Leader of the Black Whip, isn't it?" Sven asked with a slight smile on his face that made the man frown.

"Yes, that's me. If you know who I am, so you must understand that you must give me a convincing explanation for what you did!" Birit exclaimed furiously, pointing to the red soul that floated over the hill.

"Hmm? Isn't it obvious? I killed one of you." Sven said carelessly as he touched his lips.

Birit frowned as the veins on his forehead swelled. He clenched his fists tightly and said, "I'm giving you one last chance to fix this situation. You know that Black Whip is on Arkan's side, so why the hell are you in our way?"

"Oh, don't worry, the Arkans don't see you as enemies and don't want to get in your way. The problem is that the three of us have very different opinions on the matter. Let's just say you'll be the first part of our plan." Sven calmly said then he pointed to Birit, "That's the menacing guy I'll take over. Osvald, deal with the others. Marlis, help Azure Tail with the barrier, otherwise, they're about to lose."

"What the hell are you talking about?!!!" Birit shouted in rage, then Sven appeared before him, making his eyes go wide.

Whoooooooooooosh.

Sven grabbed him by the neck, "I invite you to a deadly duel. Just you and me. Leader vs. leader, all's fair isn't it? Let's get out of the way of the others and step aside."

Sven recoiled, turning into a white flash and moving hundreds of yards away from the center of the battle.

"Good luck." Marlis clapped Osvald on the shoulder, stepped forward, and disappeared like a ghost. A moment later, a flash of green flame appeared next to the temple from which Marlis emerged.

"Hehehe, guys, looks like it's just you and me now." Osvald smirked with an excited expression.

"Pfff, do you really think you can handle us alone?" One of the Dragons snorted as he prepared for battle, "We'll kill you quickly and then help the commander, and that girl will be destroyed in a hail of attacks from the others!"

"Well, we'll soon find out if your predictions come true." Osvald narrowed his eyes.