Chapter 25:
With impassive golden eyes, Zellas Metallium watched her opponent perform several dramatic actions and gestures, claiming to be a "shining star of justice" who is now "boldly trying to rid the world of creatures like her". An accusing finger was pointed right at the Beastmaster to emphasise the last word of his phrase. At the side was the Princess of Seryuun, wildly waving a banner with Kazeryuu's name written upon it.
Lina and Filia buried their heads in their hands. "Good Lord…"
Joining the dozing Knight of Ceipheed at the side, the chimera began his afternoon nap.
Taking another puff from her cigarette, the slender Beastmaster closed her eyes and spoke in a condescending tone that an adult would use frequently upon a child; specifically, a psychologically challenged child.
"Are you quite finished?"
Attempting a fierce glare at the lady, the God of Wind sniffed. "You mazokus have absolutely no appreciation for fine art!"
A very entertained Chaos Dragon turned to a muttering Supreme King behind him. "Aren't you enjoying any of this, Dynast?"
"This is ridiculous."
"Hey, aren't you glad Sherra died? At least she won't see any of this!" The young Hellmaster piped up with a fanged smirk.
"…"
"Oi, Phibby, don't you have the word "tack" in your vocabulary?"
"No, what's it mean?"
"Sarcasm is a lost art on kids."
"Who's a kid, you big red oaf?!"
"Shut your gaps, both of you, before I shut them for you."
Both Mazoku Lords fell silent. A valuable lesson was learnt today: an irate Dynast was a dangerous Dynast.
Minutes flew by, with the dark haired Wind Dragon still continuing his terrible attempt at drama. Visible vein pops were now around the still-expressionless Beastmaster's head as several of Kazeryuu's insults hit home. Never call a lover of wolves, or rather, a wolf herself, "a stinking bitch".
While the Dragon God rattled on, arms held high in the air proclaming to heaven for the triumph of good, Zellas moved with light speed.
In the blink of an eye, the Wind Dragon lay huddled upon the ground, his hands clutching his wound, squealing in agony.
All the men in the room took a cautionary step back.
Wincing, the violet-haired Trickster averted his eyes. "Oooh, that's got to hurt."
A shuddering Karyuuou stared at his comrade. "Oh God, ow." Dolphin stood beside him, her eyes reduced to little dots. She nodded to the Fire Dragon's comment.
Most of the ladies' faces were redder than the sun: Lina, Amelia, Filia, Sylphiel, Tsuchiryuu and Ceipheed sincerely sympathized with Kazeryuu.
The gorgeous Rui, however, appeared to be having the time of her life. A bout of giggles broke from her the moment her sharp jade eyes had caught the action the Beastmaster was about to do.
Zellas Metallium bowed to the undisturbed brunette Ryo and headed back to the other Mazoku Lords, smirking all the way. The Chaos Dragon flashed a grimace at her, while the Supreme King's hazel eyes continued to gaze upon the quivering figure on the ground.
"Exactly how hard did you kick him, Zellas?"
"Need you ask? Or would you like a demonstration?"
Raising an eyebrow, Dynast politely denied the request.
Ryo nodded. "Hellmaster, to the centre."
Hopping to the area, Phibirizo began flexing his hands in anticipation of his fight. His black eyes flickered from Dragon God to Dragon God, in hopes of attaining a more challenging foe than the last two.
On second thought, that would be hoping for too much.
To the boy's astonishment, Tsuchiryuu ran to him with a piercing cry. "Oh, you're so cute!"
Ruffling his dark hair, the hyperactive Earth Dragon giggled. "I just so love kids!"
The fiery-haired Gaav guffawed at the sidelines.
Black eyes blazed with fury. "You dare have the audacity…you…you…disfang!"
Tsuchiryuu blinked. "Was that a word, or am I just ignorant?"
"Tsuchiryuu, behind you!"
Upon hearing Ceipheed's screech, the Earth Dragon dodged to the side but not before a dark shadow of a dragon clashed its fangs onto her shadow's shoulder.
Midnight black eyes glanced over at a smirking Hellmaster.
"What on earth…?"
Suddenly, blood spewed out from her shoulder, as a scream of pain ripped itself from the Earth Dragon's throat. Clutching her bleeding wound, Tsuchiryuu fell to her knees, gasping.
Phibirizo grinned, his tiny fangs glistening.
