Chapter 24:
"Sha…Sha…Sha…Sha…"
Tugging at his brunette hair, the handsome Ryo flashed a charming smile at the sputtering Lina. "Forgive us for not telling you earlier, Lina san."
Clearing the mist away with a wave of her hand, the sensuous Rui fluttered her eyelashes at her brunette partner, jade eyes sparkling.
"Don't forget about the rest of them, Ryo."
"But of course, Rui."
Standing behind the pair were the five pieces of Shaburanigdu with their brown hair and green cat eyes. Allow me to correct that: four pieces. A piece could be seen clutching on to a pillar for dear life, wailing buckets of tears.
"Nononononono! You can't make me do something I don't want to do! And I do not want to fight! Leave me alone!"
Sweatdrops collected among the group.
Rubbing his temples, Ryo nodded at a giggling Rui. "Rui…please." More tinkling giggles were sounded. "As you wish, Ryo." Swinging her hips slowly, the lady strolled to the pillar and blew a hinting kiss at the man hugging it.
"…." Sliding down with a thud, the man stared at Rui like a puppy would at its beloved owner.
The Beastmaster rolled her eyes. "Men."
Dolphin's general glanced at the brunette man. "Ano…Shabura-"
"Ryo's fine."
"Ryo sama…shall we begin?"
"Of course."
"Ha-hai, Ryo sama! First off, shall be my mistress, Dolphin sama!"
The beautiful navy-haired lady moved forward, her hair flying gently behind her. In her hands was held…
…a bucket of water.
Ryo's slender eyebrow twitched violently, while his gorgeous companion placed a hand over her mouth in mock astonishment. Together in the corner, the Mazoku Lords raised their eyebrows simultaneously along with the Dragon Gods and the Slayers cast. Sapphire eyes flickered from God to Mazoku Lord, while elf-like ears twitched.
"And I thought we were doomed."
An indignant cry was raised from Tsuchiryuu for the cursed youth's blatant remark.
Ryo coughed. "Dolphin. Explain yourself."
"In a moment, Ryo sama." The lady's voice tinkled melodiously. Karyuuou's eyes lit up like shining stars. Holding her palm over the bucket, Dolphin closed her eyes.
"Dolph Zork."
In a fluid movement, droplets of water gathered quickly in her open palm, growing larger and longer. Scuffing her feet into the ground, the navy-haired Lord took a ready stance.
The water had formed into a solid blade that curved and glinted maliciously like a scythe. The bucket was dry. Dolphin's excited general clasped her hands together.
"The Dolph Zork! A razor sharp blade created entirely out of water, and like the Laguna Blade of the Lord of Nightmares, it can cut through practically anything!"
Cupping her hands over her mouth, Scylla called out to her mistress. "You are so cool, Dolphin sama!"
Two coloured spots of pink appeared upon the lady's cheek. "Thank you, Scylla."
The Water Dragon King looked about. "Who would like to-"
"I would gladly fight with you, dear lady."
Sweatdrops rolled down heads as Karyuuou sprung from his place like a coiled spring. Upon landing before the lady, he gallantly took her free hand and placed a tender kiss upon it.
The navy-haired Mazoku Lord turned bright red.
Phibirizo smacked his forehead with a groan. "Oh geez!"
A hand in the pocket of his oversized trenchcoat, the fiery-haired Chaos Dragon fingered with the hilt of his sword with the other. "Smart guy."
"…Men." The smoking Beastmaster repeated dryly.
"And that would explain why your general priest is a guy?"
Zellas smirked at the little boy beside her. "Well, he's a good boy and he does provide me the little pleasures in life."
"Your collection of beer cans and packets of cigarettes?"
"Well…"
Overhearing the conversation at the side, the silver-haired Supreme King laughed quietly. "I would think Zellas is suggesting another kind of pleasure."
The Chaos Dragon grinned widely.
"So, Zellas, how good is your boy?"
Smoking drifted to the ceiling, as the Beastmaster exhaled. "Not bad."
The dark-haired Hellmaster's bewildered face betrayed an extremely naïve mind.
Arching an eyebrow, the Knight of Ceipheed gazed tranquilly at the violently spasming Trickster Priest. Fortunately for the mazoku, no one else paid attention to the Mazoku Lords' little chat amongst themselves.
Meanwhile, in the center of it all, stood the pair who were technically supposed to be in battle. Quite evidently, Dolphin's water sword was gradually diminishing into the size of a little carrot, while the Fire Dragon continued his gush of praises.
Ryo's tenor voice called out to the fervently flushing Dolphin. "Dolphin, just sever his head and be done with it."
Watery light blue eyes faced the brunette man. The mumble was hesitant.
"Do I really have to?"
The Earth Dragon applauded her flirty companion happily. "Sugoi, Karyuuou kun! All he needed to do was to-"
"Take a dip in his only talent: spouting utter nonsense."
"…I suppose that is another way of looking at it, Rairyuu san."
"If it helps, Amelia spouts like a boiling kettle."
"Lina san! How could you!"
A curt call sliced through the air. "That will be enough absurdity. Zellas, it's your turn."
Heading slowly to the centre, the silky lady came into view with a smirk. "Hai, Ryo sama."
"Good luck, Zellas sama."
Giving her general/priest a thumbs-up sign, the Beastmaster nodded. "It wasn't luck that made me a Mazoku Lord, Xelloss."
Standing casually in the middle with a hand on the hip, Zellas Metallium awaited the next opponent with a bored expression on her face.
Stepping forward, the Wind Dragon growled. "This evil one is mine!"
Covering his grin, the Trickster Priest mouthed to the Knight of Ceipheed. "If this isn't luck, I don't know what is."
Stepping to the side, Luna sat down, her sword beside her. "Wake me when this is over."
