Gilthunder, Ake and Gael was still completely shocked to find that Alvin was still very much alive.

"But Ragnar's spell was supposed to have defeated you," said Gael with burning hatred. "You are the man that murdered my father. I will avenge him!"

"Now is not the time, pull back!" said Gilthunder.

The Grey Demon then fired a magical blast down upon them and Alvin quickly pushed Gael out of the way before it struck. Alvin had managed to push the two of them to safety, he then picked himself up and looked at Gael.

"Right now I suggest that you focus on the threat in front of you," Alvin advised.

"Shut up!" Gael growled.

"Your father is still alive," said Alvin.

Gael's eyes widened in shock. "What are you saying? My father is alive? That can't be!"

Alvin picked himself up and looked at the three of them. "Listen I want you 3 to help me get as close to that Demon as possible. Understand?"

"Not a chance!" Gael roared. "Why should we help you?"

"So what do we do?" Ake asked looking at Gilthunder.

Gilthunder had no idea, just like Gael he had lost his father to Alvin. There again, the Grey Demon in front of them could be considered the most grievous threat in present and he needed all the help they could get.

Then he saw the Grey Demon placing it palms close together and then is dark magical particles began to cover it. He immediately recognised the technique is the same one Alvin used during their battle at the capital.

"Is that what I think it is?" said Ake.

"It is," said Gilthunder gravely. "Do not let those things touch or else its instant death."

"Just leave it to me," said Ake chowing his power into his lance. "Rising Tornado!"

He then unleashed his powerful tornado attack which caused the dark particles to be sent flying into the air.

Gilthunder then raised his sword. "Lightning King Iron Hammer!"

Gilthunder slammed his sword downward unleashing a powerful bolt of lightning down on top of the Grey Demon. It appeared they managed to do some damage, but it merely raised his hand and suddenly demolished every building in a 200 yard radius.

Fortunately, Gael quickly created a forcefield protecting himself, Gilthunder and Ake.

"Whoa, you saved us Gael," said Ake looking relieved.

However, Gael did not extended his shield to Alvin, who was clutching his arm in pain as blood was flowing out of the wound.

"Hey, why did you use that to protect Alvin too?" Ake questioned.

Gael merely snorted.

"No need to worry about me," Alvin assured.

The Grey Demon was clearly more powerful than their previous foe, though that was not surprising considering the damage that Alvin was able to accomplish while infused with its blood.

"Man, this thing is much tougher than at red bastard we fought before," said Ake.

'This Grey Demon must be the same type as Alvin had fused with,' Gilthunder continued. He had never seen the Demon in question, but Hiccup did give him an accurate account of the details.

Alvin then immediately charged at the Demon and jump with all his might towards it. "The thought that even a drop of your putrid blood flowed inside my body feels me with rage and makes me disgusted with myself!"

He then slammed his sword down onto its arm causing purple blood to leak out of it. He then quickly jumped out of the way as it attempted to retaliate with it claw like hand. It was white trying to swat a fly with your bare hands and Alvin was that fly, he was dodging each and every one of its wipes, but eventually it struck him and he rolled across the dirt.

The Demon then slammed it hand towards him, but Ake then quickly jumped in and pierced its hand with his lance.

Ake then looked back at Alvin. "Don't try and do everything yourself, old man! All right, World Shock!"

He then unleashed a powerful burst magical wind through his lance and tore it arm completely. Gilthunder then came in covered in lightning and slammed right into its chest with all his might.

"Thunderclap Strike!" he yelled.

This created an opening which Alvin immediately used, he jumped into the air and then placed two fingers down onto its head.

"Purge!" he yelled.

Suddenly a bright light exited from his fingers and all life from the Demon immediately vanished as it collapsed to the ground.

"Did he kill it?" said Ake stunned.

"That was a different technique," Gael noted. "It used to be Acid."

"Then what did he use?"

Gilthunder recognised the technique. "It can't be…"

"Gilthunder… Ake… Thank you for the assistance in slaying this beast," said Alvin greatly as he turned to face them with a small smile. "You have become quite powerful."

"What's going on here Ake?" Gilthunder demanded. "Purge was my father's power. So how are you using it?"

Alvin then jumped off the course of the Demon. "Purge is the secret technique of the Druids, to eradicate souls that are unnatural. Like me your father, Zaratras, was born a druid known as the Sages of the Forest, who worshipped the Angel Race above all others. In all my life I have never met anyone with a more virtuous all, Calder and I loved and respected him with all our hearts, he was a true Inquisitor."

Gilthunder then immediately grabbed the helm of his shirt and pulled him towards him in a rage. "If that's so why did you kill him you bastard? Answer me!"

"It began 10 years ago."


10 years ago, Topaz had sent Alvin and Calder to the ruins of Danafor, which was nothing more than a huge smouldering crater.

'Calder and I were on a mission, we had been ordered by his Majesty to investigate the mysterious catastrophe that caused the collapse of Danafor. That is how it all started.'

They eventually stopped when the reach the crater, which appear to be completely bottomless.

"It's so hard to believe, 16 years ago this was a prosperous nation filled with people and now nothing but a hole remains," said Alvin in disbelief.

They then dismounted their horses and slid down the chasm.

"Do you think it was a giant meteor?" Alvin asked.

Calder shook his head. "No, I don't believe that is the case. I can sense traces of magical power emanating from this hole."

"Magic or not, you don't seriously believe that someone made this hole do you?" Alvin questioned.

"However it was done, its creation is certainly beyond human understanding."

They eventually reached the ledge, but they were nowhere near the bottom of the chasm, in fact they couldn't see the bottom.

"That's quite a stretch," said Alvin folding his arms. "I mean we don't have enough information to support anything. Plus it's pitch black here, we're literally fumbling around in the dark."

Then they heard something deep down in the chasm below.

"Calder, you hear that?" Alvin asked.

"Yeah," Calder nodded.

"You don't think that someone who survives all this is still around do you?"

Calder shrugged. "Who knows, it could be a ghost. But if we can't even see each other's faces, we're not going to find anything."

Alvin smiled. "Good thing I'm here, you can thank me with an ale once we get back."

Calder looked at him confused. "Hold on, what are you talking about?"

Alvin then immediately revealed that he was holding a magic speed which was bright yellow. The moment he held it out it immediately glowed bright light that lit up the entire chasm.

"An Incantation Orb, huh?" Calder blinked.


Now with a light to guide the way they immediately began making their way down the chasm, fortunately there was easy at the ledge was circling all the way down.

"Someone came prepared," said Calder.

"Sir Ragnar happened to give it to me before we left," Alvin explained.

"He knows you well, you never did like the dark, did you?"

"Because something that happened to me as a kid, living with the Druids Village, something which I've never been able to shake."

"If I remember correctly, the female Druids become the apostles of the Angels and the males become the priests that assist them, right?"

"That is only one part of it. Almost all of them are apostles, I was one of them. Back when I was just a little kit, they made it my job to stand guard over the dead bodies. I was supposed to watch over them until they fully decomposed, in order to keep the corpses from resurrecting with unnatural souls. I hated that job, I couldn't wait to get away from those corpses."

"And that's when you became aware of your Acid abilities wasn't it?"

Alvin nodded. "Yes, but because of that magical power I was considered a coward and despised in my village. And so that is how I got kicked out of my hometown."

Calder laughed and Alvin narrowed his eyes. "I don't see what's so funny about that."

Calder then placed a hand on his shoulder. "Alvin, I meant no harm, and you're not a coward. You've got a big heart that is all."

Alvin raised an eyebrow. "What's going on Calder? Did you eat something strange or…"

Calder raised his hand. "Just hear me out. I'm sure that you'll make a fine Inquisitor one day. My brother and I as well as the King believes it."

Alvin just stared at him for a brief moment before they carried on their way down into the chasm.

"Hey, wait a second, look I don't have what it takes to become an Inquisitor and besides isn't that your goal?"

Calder chuckled. "I admit that it was at one time, but I was mistaken. Now I inspired to become the strongest Dragon Knight of all, protecting the piece of the kingdom. More importantly I want to continue to be a source of pride for my son, Gael."

"Are you serious?" said Alvin. He then shook his head. "You're pretty idealistic, aren't you?"

"What do you say!" said Calder turning on him.

"Even so, I envy you."

"Well, as long as my brother is around we have a long way to go before I am the most powerful Dragon Knight and you become Inquisitor."

Alvin laughed. "Well, that's true."

"In that case allow me to grant your wish," said a voice in the darkness.

Immediately the two of them sensed a powerful presence in front of them, the likes of which they had never felt before.

"This presents," Calder stared.

"It can't be," said Alvin horrified. "Is this what caused Danafor to disappear?"

Alvin immediately used the orb to light the tunnel in front of them and suddenly they saw a purple mist illuminated by the light with burning red eyes.

"Strange, it's not a human, fairy or a giant. What is it?" said Calder as he drew his sword.

"I sense it sinister magical power, there's no question, it's one of the legendary Demon Race," said Alvin.

"If you humans offer me your bodies, I will make all your dreams come true," said the demon.

"Sorry, but we're going to decline Demon," said Calder pointing his sword as it. "I'm afraid you picked the wrong people to bargain with."

"Is that so? Then I'll just have to take them by force!"

Suddenly the purple mist shot right out of the darkness and engulfed Calder.

"Calder!" Alvin cried.

Calder could feel the presence in the Demon inside his body and immediately used all his willpower to fight back. His strength of will prove to be too powerful for the Demon and soon he regain control over his body.

Calder chuckled. "What's wrong, I thought you said that you were taking over my body?"

"Calder?" Alvin blinked.

"I wasn't expecting that," said the Demon mildly impressed. "My manipulation spell seems to have no effect on him. What a strong willing soul this human has."

"My will is a sword that will sever anyone and anything, my soul protects my country and everyone I hold dear," said Calder.

The Demon laughed. "I like that, I'll stop at nothing to take hold of you."

Calder smiled. "Good luck with that Demon."

"There is more than one way to go about it."

Suddenly the purple mist exited out of Calder's body and then turned towards Alvin and consumed him. Unfortunately Alvin did not had Calder's resolve and so the Demon was able to possess him.

"Ah, so this man is a druid is he?" said the Demon with a smile. "The clan that worships the evil Angels and despises those in my own Demon Race."

"Impossible!" Calder cried in horror.

"So, from what I'm able to gather you're this man's best friend and his mentor. Oh, your elder brother was also born a druid, was he?"

The Demon then looked directly at Calder and suddenly Mark appeared over Alvin's left eye. "Ah, interesting."

"Bastard!" Calder roared as he drew his sword. "Get out of Alvin's body this instant! Or else I'll…"

"Kill me?" said the Demon with cold confidence. "I'm not opposed to that, but just so you know it would only be this vessel that dies." Calder gritted his teeth and annoyance, knowing that he could not strike down his best friend. "It really is too bad."

The Demon then looked more closely at Calder with a look of curiosity. "So you're Calder, huh? If only you could use Purge like Zaratras, a shame honestly." The Demon remained calm and collective despite Calder's in a rage. "So, what now? Do we kill each other? Or do you want to crawl out of this hole and get a drink?"

Calder then dropped his weapon to the ground. "Do as you wish, just know if you kill Alvin I swear that I will kill you without hesitation."

"What a beautiful friendship," said the Demon. "As you wish then, I guarantee his safety."

The Demon then exited Alvin's body and then began making its way to Calder, who no longer fought back against the Demon allowed himself to be succumbed by its essence

"I'm sorry my brother, please forgive me," he said with closed eyes.

The Demon did as he promised and did not harm a single hair on Alvin's head, but he had put a spell on him which blanket his mind and practically put him under his control. The two of them then began making their way out of the crater and back to their horses in order head back to the kingdom.

"Let's head back to the kingdom," said the Demon.

"Right," said Alvin with a dazed look.

"After all, we've got a report of the King right away… And tell him that we both found nothing here."


Back in the present, Gilthunder, Ake and Gael were completely astonished by the story that Alvin had just told. The two of them had in truth been under the control of the Demon, who had manipulated them to do terrible deeds.

"After that point my mind was already under his spell," Alvin explained. "When we return to the kingdom, he and I conspired to murder Sir Zaratras, as he would no doubt pose a threat to us. When the time came, we framed the Seven Deadly Sins for the deed and exiled them."

"But what reason could you have for choosing them?" Gilthunder asked.

Alvin closed his eyes. "Because around 16 years ago, he fought a desperate battle against Hiccup and Astrid in Danafor and fled in defeat."

Gilthunder looked up. "Against Hiccup and Astrid?"

"And then he lived on in secret, regained his powers and chose Calder as his host body until the moment of his revenge. The Demon's name is Fraudrin, he attacked Danafor, Astrid at the time was a knight of Danafor and Hiccup was a drifter who had entered the capital only days ago. I'm not sure the details, but someone precious to the two of them died on that day and that sort of the chain revenge that destroyed Danafor."


Hiccup was looking at the broken body of a young girl 16 years old, who strangely had a resemblance of that of Ruby.

"Once again I failed to protect you," he said to the girl.

"You know that we will meet again," the girl smiled. "My only regret is that you were the one to suffer through this."


It turned out that Hiccup was dreaming and when he awoke he found that Ruby was standing over his bed. Judging from the redness in her eyes she had been crying quite a lot and she looked immensely relieved to see that he had awoken.

"Sir Hiccup, are you…" she asked breathlessly.

"I'm alive, if that's what you're saying," said Hiccup.

Ruby then placed a hand over her heart. "I don't know what I would do if you never open your eyes again."

Hiccup gave her a gentle smile. "There's no need to cry. By the way where our way and where is everyone else?"

"Please, don't worry," said Ruby calmly. "This is the King's Castle in Xeovell and the others are…"


Everyone was getting treated by nearby Druids, one of them had even managed to attach Sven's arm back to his body.

"How is it now?" the druid asked.

Sven clenched his first. "Much better, thanks. Most of the feeling is coming back."

The twins were still unconscious, but still very much alive.

Astrid's treatment was far more complicated due to the fact that she was a machine. They had been forced to call the finest Smiths in the kingdom in order to repair Astrid's arms, which in itself was quite difficult. Unfortunately Astrid was giving them directions on how to repair herself.

"I've never seen anything quite like this before," said the Smith working on her. "Who created you?"

"The person who created this body is long dead," said Astrid coldly. "And I would wish to remind you that I am not a thing, I do have a human soul embedded in the."

"I apologise milady," said the Smith quickly.

The biggest problem was Ragnar, whose body was still stone and Gustav was crying over his body.

"I'm sorry Ragnar," he said. "You're always protecting me, but when it came down to it I couldn't protect you."

"A man shouldn't go on crying for ever," said Sven looking at him. "I'm sure that Ragnar would say so."

"I know you mean well, but I'm certain that Ragnar is disappointed in me."

Astrid looked at him. "That's not true, he wouldn't have taught you everything you know he did not believe in you."

"We can ask Ragnar ourselves once he wakes up," said Hiccup as he entered the room with Ruby supporting his shoulder.

Gustav shot out the moment he saw him. "Sir Hiccup! Are your wounds healed?"

Hiccup shook his head. "No. Though I am grateful that I'm still alive, but I am confused. It is not like Galand to leave without finishing us off."

"I believe you have me defined for that," said Skull as he landed on a crate. "I realise how badly the battle was going so I use my powers to create an illusion in his mind. He believe that he had actually killed every single one of you and thinking that his job was done he immediately left. Though I imagine it won't take him long to realise that he had been tricked."

"Which means we have many things to discuss," said Ragnar's voice.

"That voice," said Sven looking up.

"Ragnar?" said Gustav as he turned to Ragnar's body.

"I'm right here," said Ragnar's voice coming out of Skull's beak.

"Why is Ragnar's voice coming out of Skull?" Toothless questioned.

"Because he's his familiar," said Hiccup folding his arms.

"Before my body turned to stone completely, I was able to transfer my soul to Skull," Ragnar explained.

"Thank goodness," said Gustav with relief.

"But your body…" said Toothless.

"I'm afraid that the Commandment placed on me cannot be reversed, even with my magical powers," Ragnar explained. "According to Galand, these Commandments derived from the Demon King. The only thing that can challenge it would be the Angel Race's powers, but I'm afraid the greatest threat in all of this is the sheer power of Galand himself. Even with his magical powers depleted, our combined strength wasn't even enough to slow him down."

"He took us down like we were nothing," said Hiccup.

"And there are 10 of those monsters in all," Sven added.

Hiccup closed his eyes. "We need a strategy, but unfortunately I don't have one."

"What kind of strategy would have any chance against those monsters?" said Sven in a defeatist voice.

Ruby then looked down at Toothless. "Hey, Toothless. Weren't the Ten Commandments defeated here in this country a long time ago when the other races stood up and fought them together?"

"It's not that easy," said Toothless. "Back then they were far stronger."

"Toothless is correct," said Ragnar. "I'm afraid to say that the warriors of today are very weak in comparison. In times of peace none of the citizens ever had to train all wield a sword, but if you are living in a time of constant war everyone, even children, must learn to fight if they want to survive.

3000 years ago the entire continent was covered in vicious warfare and the threat of never-ending bloodshed. Today Angel Race have lost the physical forms, the Giants are in decline and the fairies have become lazy. The only race that is still strong are the humans, but they have never faced a foe such as this before. The only chance for survival is for us to get stronger."

Hiccup nodded. "I agree."

"Just give me a moment to assess everyone's powers, first the strength of our team. Hiccup's power level is 3070, Heather's power level is 3250, Astrid's power level is 3100, mine is 4710, Fishlegs' power level 4190 and Snotlout's power level is 3220. The total power level of six of the Seven Deadly Sins is 21,840."

"That's nowhere near close to Galand's power level," said Toothless.

"Indeed, Galand's power level without his magic was 26,000 and we can assume that the others are as equally as strong as he is. That would create a total of 260,000, when they completely regain their magical powers it will be more than 300,000. Furthermore should they choose to summon the Albions and lower ranked Demons, the outlook will be even bleaker for us."

"It is certainly a massive difference," Hiccup agreed. "The only way out of it is to power ourselves up like crazy."

"Also Princess Ruby, Gustav," said Ragnar turning his gaze to Ruby and Gustav, who immediately looked up. "For this battle it will be imperative that the two of you have your magical powers awakened."

Gustav looked at the floor. "Well, I'm flattered, but to be honest I think you overestimate in the Ragnar, because I let you down. I am no protector, I'm useless, I can't keep my kingdom is safe."

Ragnar sighed. "Gustav…"

"You can count on me, Sir Ragnar," said Ruby as she stepped forward. "If there is anything I can do… even… even if I can't now, I will do whatever it takes. I won't let you down."

"That's the spirit," said Ragnar. Gustav couldn't help but feel ashamed, he had just disgraced himself even further. "There is also another key factor that we mustn't forget about. It is now time to search for you know who."

Hiccup nodded. "We need to find the Sin of Gluttony, the Lion Sin Eret."

"The final member of the Seven Deadly Sins?" said Ruby looking up.

"With that settled we can't sit around here," said Hiccup. "But first we should inform Heather of our next move."


With that agreed-upon Hiccup, Astrid, Ruby and Toothless began making their way to the healing station for Heather. The healing station turned out to be a barn, one large enough to house Heather while the healers did their work.

"Heather took a nasty blow to the head, you think she will be all right?" Toothless asked.

"Heather is tough, she'll be fine," Astrid assured.

Then suddenly a portal appeared right in front of them and then suddenly Fishlegs' head popped out.

"I found you," said Fishlegs as he exited the portal.

Hiccup blinked. "Fishlegs? Where have you been all this time?"

"Yeah, this town was swarming with demons, we really could have used your help," Toothless growled.

Fishlegs eyes lit up. "You mean you were attacked too?"

Hiccup looked at him. "The demons attack you as well?"

"In the Fairy King Forest, it was a giant golem and nearly flattened the entire forest," Fishlegs informed them.

"So there were two," said Hiccup rubbing his chin. "I take it you were able to take it down."

Fishlegs nodded. "Just barely."

"We can catch up when we make our way to Heather, she took a pretty bad hit in the battle," Hiccup informed him.

"Lead the way," said Fishlegs.


They made their way into the barn and found that Heather had already regained consciousness.

"Heather, are you all right?" Fishlegs asked.

Heather looked at them confused. "Do I know you?"

Everyone then immediately looked at one another as it became apparent that Heather was now suffering from amnesia.