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Sup Sup friends of the Human race! Probably! It's so good to see you people! Now a few things I'd like to mention. This is the LAST chapter I'll be using the New POV style. As I'd yet to receive any form of feedback on it, whether it is better or worse. I'll be going back to the first way POV was handled, as it is much easier to write for me. Again, if you guys would like me to stay with this POV, do say so, else it'd be a shame. Again the previous POV has it's problems, but I have no way of knowing whether this is better or worse without feedback. Thanks!
As always reviews, feedback, comments, ideas and suggestions would really boost my motivation and capability to write you guys a story you would enjoy! And...
Thank you for reading, truly! and most importantly... Enjoy!
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-Ishtar Familia House-
-Unknown Location-
-Dungeon-
Hallways, long and narrow hallways was what met Bell's and Merlin's eyes as a first impression of their location. Quiet, deadly quiet. Only Bell's and Haruhime's hurried footsteps echoed through the narrow halls. A grimy and nauseating smell penetrated Bell's and Merlin's noses as they followed the Renard.
"This place smells like shit. Literally. And sex. Very kinky and shameful sex judging by the smells down here!" Merlin commented bluntly and vulgarly, a monotone tone of voice coupled with a deadpan look.
"I second that..." Bell replies with a grimace as he holds his nose, physically repulsed by the smells down here. That were created through... Unsavory means.
"You second what Cranel-sama?" Haruhime questions with a raised eyebrow, as she runs without pause. To the surprise of both our protagonists, she is completely unperturbed by the smells of this dungeon.
"I pity the individual who has to get used to these smells. Especially when their species have sharp noses. Number 5 seems to have had it rough." Merlin mentions with pity coloring his expression, a frown visible on his face.
At which Bell throws a sympathizing look towards Haruhime. Which, with a swift shake of his head, responds to Haruhime.
"Oh nothing Haruhime-san... I'd like to thank you for saving me, again truly. But I can't help but ask... Do you know something about the rest of my familia? Are they here? are they ok? Anything?" Bell dismisses Haruhime's question with his own, as to not reveal the fact there is a 3rd party in this escape, and to find answers to his top concerns. A heartfelt thank you, with a relieved smile, followed shortly by a worry filled inquiry.
"Oh, they should be fine, before I went to find you, I gave them a key to their cell." Haruhime answered immediately, as if she knew he was going to ask. A kind and soft tone of voice in her statement, calming Bell's worries instantenously.
'Honestly, this is going TOO perfectly... I have not considered this option, but Number 5, might be a manipulative wench that gets off on providing someone hope, and then hopelessly crushing it beneath her heel. Then again, according to her backstory and how much we've learnt about her, in addition to her not doing as such in the first time we escaped, does give her an alibi. However! she might be a dangerously intelligent and sick individual regardless. Having let Bell go free the first time to build that alibi and trust, knowing full well he will be captured once again so he can trust her blindly in this very ongoing escape and then crushing his hope with a glorious betrayal! She is part of the Ishtar Familia after all which isn't doing her much justice! Met a lot of those sick fucks back in the day! HAHAHAHAHAHAH! Let's hope I'm wrong and this is just a convenient application of plot armor! Or else, this takes a turn for the worst!' Merlin analyzes with a raised eyebrow at the perfect circumstances and Haruhime's impeccable timing coupled with her personality. Her perfect calming gestures and way of speech, that were she truly a less savory individual, this skillset would of allowed her to manipulate a great deal of people, especially men, to do her bidding with ease. Is what Merlin concluded
Over analysis, coupled with a delusional, deranged and cliché filled ancient Dragon, allows for the creation of theories that not even the most paranoid of individuals can cook up.
'Take a turn for the worst... For them. Nevertheless, I'd find it extremely entertaining if Number 5 is what I'm thinking she is!' Merlin completes his thought process, promising? bloody murder with a visible bloodthirsty smile on his face, that swiftly exchanges to his jolly self, momentary changes in expression unnoticed by the troubled Bell.
Speaking of Bell...
'So they were captured as well... But at least Haruhime-san saved them!" Bell concluded that his Familia was also captured and not left to rot in the dungeon. As well as their freeing by the hands of Haruhime. This could not of ended better in Bell's eyes.
" *Sigh* Thank goodness..." Bell slowed down in his anxious run, to breath a sigh of relief at his Familia's escape, expressing his relief aloud.
'But did they truly escape? She only gave them the key after all... Merlin-sensei said this is the Ishtar Familia house, it's really big...' Bell had second thoughts about his Familia's escape, arriving at the possible conclusion, that a key to their cell might only be a chance at an escape, and not actual freedom. His anxiety came back at full throttle.
-Scene Change-
-Ishtar Familia House-
-Office Floor Hallway-
Two amazons can be seen running towards one another in a hurry. Wonder what is the source of this hurry?
"Lara! Did you find Phryne or Little Rookie?" One amazon question the other, apparently named Lara.
"No... This is really bad Farah, Ishtar-sama will be pissed..." Lara responds downtrodden and anxious.
"Don't give up! Let's try searching the bottom floor!" Farah yells out in encouragement as she grabs Lara's hand and they run off together.
Unbeknownst to the 2 amazons that were only moments ago in middle of the hallway. There were 3 eavesdroppers, who, were the amazons to simply look up, they would see 2 Humans and a Pallum.
One, Female human holding herself together gracefully on the edge of the ceiling with impressive strength.
The other, Male human, holding himself with an impressive grip, a sword embedded in the ceiling itself holding him surprisingly well, lack of concern for any property damage in his mind.
The third, Female Pallum, being held by the scruff of her hood by the Human male. An apathetic expression marring the Pallum's face.
Upon noticing the 2 amazons leaving, the party of 3 jump down on the floor.
Well, you guys know the identities of these individuals don't you?
"Welf-sama, Mikoto-sama, there will be no mentioning of this... Ever!" Lili whisper-shouts at the other two, more so fixed on Welf in her embarrassment. A deadly glare directed at him.
"Well, we had to improvise quickly Lil-Lili, can't blame me." Welf responds dismissively, a shrug combined with a nonchalant tone to signify just how much he does not give 2 fucks about Lili's pointless complaint.
"Focus, we need to find Bell-dono." Mikoto, being the most serious of the group, laser focused on the task of finding and rescuing Bell, recalled attention to the task at hand.
""Right!"" Welf and Lili agreed with a resolute nod.
*STEP* *STEP* *STEP* Steps echo across the hallway... However, their origin is not our favorite party.
"Shit! In there!" Welf curses as he points at the nearest room and runs towards it. Mikoto and Lili follow him.
*CREEK* He opens the door carefully and gently, in stark contrast to their rush.
They enter the door, taking care to not make a sound.
*CREEK* Welf closes the door with the same care as before.
Dead silently, they wait. Hoping the approaching amazons did not hear them go in.
*STEP*
*STEP*
*STEP*
Each step gets closer and closer, fueling their fear and anxiety. All 3 of them praying to their Goddess that they'll be fine.
*STEP*
*STEP*
*STEP*
The steps have become more distant, as they have passed through their location. Leaving the 3 prisoners? Invaders? unnoticed. To their relief.
"*SLAM* Phew, we're alright for now..." Welf breathed a sigh of relief as he fell on his butt.
"Lili agrees, but what is this place?" Lili mentions as she scans the exact room they just entered.
A room filled with books, paper work, a sofa and other furniture. It seems to be very high quality furniture to be exact.
"An office? Judging by the quality this might be Ishtar-sama's office." Lili follows up on her question and analysis with her arrived answer. A calculating gleam appearing in her eyes.
"Hehehe! Let's stay here for now and rest... In the meanwhile, I'll get some dirt on our rude kidnappers!" Lili states with glee, a sinister and vengeful smile on her face. Giggling to herself at the chance of proper revenge. Making her way towards the center table, that has a large amount of documents of varying importance.
"What about Bell-dono, Lili-dono?" Mikoto asks innocently, showing objection to the plan, finding a hole, a Bell sized hole in the plan.
"We're not all Level 2 like you Mikoto, Lil-Lili and I need a few minutes to catch our breath whilst we were anxiously sneaking around. I suggest you use this as a chance to take a break as well. If we go out like this, we wont find Bell and we'll get caught if were not at our full strength." Welf mentions matter of fact, dismissing Mikoto's concern as he opts to switch from a sitting down position to a laying down position for proper rest.
Mikoto wordlessly frowns, but nods her agreement as she meets the laying Welf's eyes with her own.
"Welf-sama is right, Mikoto-sama, we do need to rest... Oh~! What's this~!" Lili offhandedly agrees to Welf's words as she focuses on skimming through the papers on Ishtar's table. Finding a golden? colored paper, way different than the other papers. Probably to signify it's sheer importance. A find that fuels Lili's glee and vengeful spirit even more.
"What did you find?" Mikoto asks in curiosity as she makes her way towards Lili who is currently holding the aforementioned paper.
"Hopefully? An exquisite amount of dirt! hehehhehe!" Lili responds gleefully with a sinister giggle to top things off. As she begins to read through the paper. Mikoto makes her way to stand beside Lili and reads along with her.
"Killing stone ritual? Let's see~! Let's see~!" Lili reads aloud with a singsong tone.
"Whatever you learn... Tell me later." Welf, says lazily, letting the others dig the dirt for him.
'Work smart! Not hard!' Welf thought to himself in pride. What a chad!
'Damn, I might of gotten infected by the deadbeat Dragon... I'll be forging twice as much next time I'm back home...' On second thought, Welf arrived at the conclusion of being infected by the laziness of the resident dragon. Worry coloring his expression.
It is a known fact that the worst nightmare of any proud member of the Hestia Familia is; Becoming similar to Merlin in any way shape or form. He is a bad example in regards to anything in life and you should never emulate him! That is their motto! The cure to the infection? Do the opposite of what Merlin would do in your situation! Are you late with your tax payments? Pay them promptly! Don't argue nonsense like: "I'm a dragon! I can't be paying taxes!" Or "This is the last time you're coming to my doorstep tax man! Next time, I'll be personally organizing an armed revolt to destroy your measly country!" Or even "Hello, who is this? Oh the tax man? Well, I'm very sorry to inform you, but Merlin is currently unavailable at the moment. Oh you're saying I'm Merlin? No! No! I get that a lot! I'm his twin brother! Berlin! HAHAHAAH! Yes! Exactly like the capital of Germany. Yes, my parents did think it would be hilarious to name me that! No, he currently cut ties with me because I fucked his wife, as such I can't be sending him messages, especially from the tax man. What are you looking at? It was an accident! She was absolutely sure I was her husband! And as a rule, a hot babe that wants to fuck is a hot babe, so I ignored that odd tick of hers calling me by the name of my brother. Guess that wasn't a tick after all! HAHAHAHHAHA! Yes, I did apologize afterwards, but can you blame me? I never met the wife of my own brother! And the first time I do it becomes a bloody scandal! What am I doing at his house in that case? ... Well fuck, you got me. I was only trying to waste your time. But! Your tenacity has proven worthy of payment, here take my gems and leave you legal thief!"
Back to the story...
-Scene Change-
-Ishtar Familia House-
-Dungeon-
"Umm, Haruhime-san? Thank you again for saving my Familia as well, but... Will they escape? You only gave them keys to free themselves, not an actual escape route?" Bell voiced his built up and renewed anxieties, thanking Haruhime wholeheartedly first, of course.
"We've arrived at the secret passage, that should lead us to the Pleasure Quarter... And regarding your question Cranel-sama, I was worried about you, since you were taken separately by Phyrne-sama, I had to find you as fast as possible... The things she does to the men she has taken... " Haruhime stops in front of a door leading to the secret passage, all but guaranteeing their escape. Answering Bell's question with a grimace and worried expression, ears lowered in worry. A shiver at the things she has seen done to the men brought in by Phyrne.
A push of her hand into an... obvious switch on the wall, makes it move aside, a dimly lit path in front of our protagonists.
"Secret Passage? How convenient~! And Cliché! Love it! 7/10! Would of rated it higher if they put a little more effort in it's hiding spot, but since it's a classic, and I fucking love classics, the score is a solid 7! " Merlin comments gleefully in the middle of Haruhime's response, eyes twinkling with humor. His immaculate and 100% accurate (Self proclaimed) cliché detection skills flaring hard, as well as rating? something? and elaborating on the rating without anyone asking him, as per usual...
As they enter and make their way through the Secret Passage.
A memory flashes in the Renard's mind, the day she stumbled upon the cell, that has only recently held Bell, How bloody the naked and hurt chained man was, His... rough and pained breath, the blood pooling on the cold stone floor of the cell... Phyrne's deadly cold glare at her secret cell being discovered and the underlying threat within her warning of keeping the room an actual secret, or else.
"I can only hope that, as they are 3 people, that they can escape, I'll go check on them once Cranel-sama is safe" Haruhime with a shake of her head, returns to reality, turning towards Bell and meeting his eyes with a reassuring smile on her face.
Bell, easily reassured by Haruhime's words and expression, swiftly dismisses concerns towards himself and the Familia, confident with Haruhime's claims that he and his Familia will be fine. He flashes her a thankful smile as they change their pace to a more calm walk. The passage is "Secret" after all.
'Shit's just getting more and more suspicious. Here they are, calmly walking through a secret passage, that most of the Ishtar Familia is probably unaware of, and yet, the foxy IS aware of. What is her role in all this? Things are definitely spicing up! Perhaps this turns from a simple slut rescue arc, to a big character development arc, a lesson painfully learnt, not to try and save just any poor soul! One where revenge and hardship meet hand in hand! Oh that'd be amazing! And hilarious! What an unexpected twist! Well, not to me, I expect everything, but you know! HAHAHHAHA!' Merlin thinks to himself in analytical and yet excited fashion. Excited at what the near future might hold.
'But then again... I'm at strike 2, if what I'm hoping will happen, happens, I'll have to intervene at strike 3... Merlin never goes back on his words! And when I do! It's on accident?' Merlin continues his thought process with his usual humor, reminded of his words on saving Bell at the cost of a boon, relating to the strike counter from earlier.
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'What about her? Won't they find out about her doing all this for us? Wont she be punished?' Bell thought to himself in once again renewed worry, this time, directed at their savior. Ironic.
'I'm... So weak... That Haruhime herself needs to save me, when I need to save her...' Bell himself noticed the irony, as he thought in self deprecation and depression.
"Alright... But, Haruhime-san... Will YOU be alright? Wont you be punished for all this help? Will they find out about you? They wanted me for something..." Bell questions Haruhime with a soft, worried tone and expression, meeting her eyes meekly, his own weakness being further reinforced by the situation itself and the irony of it all.
"Phyrne-sama already knows I saved you, I'm the only one who knows about her... Love nest." Haruhime answers with a soft and resolved smile, continuing her calm walk in the same pace.
"B-But wont you be in danger?!" Bell couldn't help but be outraged at Haruhime's casual and uncaring response. Yelling at her in worry, utter bewilderment on his face.
Haruhime pauses in her walk, allowing Bell to reach her side and take a look at her face. As she takes a deep breath she meets his Ruby eyes with her Emerald eyes.
"I've made my peace with it." She responds ambiguously, resolved and peaceful smile on her expression.
'Okay, that's the face of someone that's about to die and has accepted it, I wont mention it. But damn, seems like she IS just that perfect. My expectations and plot points ruined, just like that... My disappointment is immeasurable, and my day is ruined. Guess Bell's getting a foxy prostitute as planned! Hurray!' Merlin saw through her vulnerable expression instantly, and arrived at, at least to him, a disappointing conclusion. Pure disappointment and sadness on Merlin's scaly face. A frown and shake of his head to finish it off. With fake cheer, "glad" to be back to the usual harem forming plotline.
Bell, however, is not as perceptive as our resident Dragon.
"You've made your peace with it?" Bell repeats Haruhime's statement, utterly perplexed by the vague and probably ominous statement.
"Don't worry about it Cranel-sama. I'm sure Aisha-san and the others will forgive me." She dismisses his concern with another calming and reassuring smile and soft tone. That seemingly work their powerful magic once again on Bell, as he is still worried, but opts to stop that line of questioning. Perceptive enough to at least know she isn't interested in THAT conversation.
"Besides, freeing you Cranel-sama and your Familia will be the last act I will ever do for myself" Haruhime continues with a change of tone, A resolved and yet melancholic smile on her face.
"Yup! She's dying!" Merlin announced with nonchalant giddiness. As if Haruhime's death is a funny joke that is worth getting hyped about? How sick.
At Merlin's abrupt announcement, Bell connects the dots and hints thrown at him by Haruhime thus far, prompting him to throw a wide eyed and pale look at the Renard.
"W-What do you mea-" The concern filled and anxious question Bell attempted to ask was never finished, as he got interrupted by the sounds of... Something.
In another world, in another time, in another reality. Haruhime and Bell manage to escape through the "Secret" passage uncaught, without struggle nor interruptions. However, this reality was different, this reality... Was not so kind. What's the difference? What caused the divergence? None can tell.
*STEP* *RUMBLE* *STEP* *RUMBLE *STEP* *RUMBLE* The earth shakes as a not very light individual is running with purpose.
"HARUHIMEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!" A guttural and mighty roar, echoed through the passage's narrow and cavernous structure. A piercing, rage fueled shout, originating from behind our group, shouting out the name of the nearest Renard.
At the absolutely ear piercing shout coupled with pure killing intent, both Haruhime and Bell freeze and pale considerably as sweat forms on their foreheads instantenously. The killing intent of a furious Level 5, capable of freezing both of them.
"YES!" Contrary to the reactions of Bell and Haruhime, Merlin's reaction seems more enthusiastic by a considerable margin.
Upon arriving at the possible identity of the melody's composer - Phyrne, Bell forces his legs to move and grabs Haruhime's hand, bursting into motion, adrenaline kicking in.
"WE HAVE TO GET OUT OF HERE!" Bell shouts the obvious with sheer panic.
"DON'T THINK YOU CAN RUN! *SWOOSH*" Phyrne retaliates with a stronger shout, followed by an extremely large... Torture tool? being thrown and sent flying with impressive velocity in their direction. Bell managed to Sense the throw, bending his body as he lifted Haruhime with one arm with his Level 3 Strength so she as well wont get hit.
*BAM* As the metallic torture tool misses it's intended target, it bends and hits the stone ceiling.
With Phyrne's full strength in that throw, the manmade ceiling collapses in front of our party. The situation as a result? Bell and Haruhime got cut off their escape routes. An impressive throw by Phryne, contrary to her appearance, she can think through her actions quite well.
Noticing their escape route being cut off, causing them to be cornered, they panic. Bell more so than Haruhime.
*STEP* *RUMBLE* *STEP* *RUMBLE* Phyrne makes her way slowly and steadily, confident in her achievement of catching her prey.
"Cranel-sama... Calm down, I will cast a magic that will boost your Level by 1, use that enhanced status to run away from here ,I'll be fine so don't worry." Haruhime whispers a plan to the anxious and fearful Bell. Making eye contact with him, flashing a calming and reassuring smile. Her specialty
"Level up magic? Now that's some bullshit right there!" Merlin happily complained about Haruhime's unfair magic?
*Gulp* Bell gulps and nods to her plan, uncertainty visible in his ruby eyes. He takes a moment to throw a glance at the... Grinning Merlin in hopes they get saved.
Bell readies himself, crouching to a combat ready stance.
'Is the strike counter still a thing?' Bell thought anxiously, as he was unsure whether Merlin will truly save him this time around, when a direct confrontation was guaranteed.
"Grow. That power and that vessel. Breadth of wealth and breadth of wishes. Until the bell tolls, bring forth glory and illusion. -Grow. Confine divine-" Haruhime chants her magic, only to be interrupted by the bullet-like Phyrne, appearing in front of both of them throwing a punch towards Haruhime, planning to knock her out.
"YOU THINK I'D LET YOU?! *SWOOSH*" She roars out as she throws her punch, that would land on Haruhime's midsection.
*BAM* But, Bell reacted quickly and kicked Haruhime out of the way.
"HARUHIME! BY THE TIME I'M DONE WITH YOU THE RITUAL TONIGHT WILL FEEL LIGHT IN COMPARISON!" Phyrne rages further throwing a punch changing her focus from Haruhime to Bell, Bell dodges expertly to the side.
"Ritual? Spooky? Eerie? Foreshadowing? Dead foxy?!" Merlin yells out like the deranged dragon he is. Hinting at something.
'D-Damn she's fast!' Bell comments as he dodges a flurry of furious punches, sensing their direction. His movements considerably faster due to the adrenaline.
"FUCKING RABBIT! HRAGGGH! *BANG*" Phyrne roars in frustration, smashing her foot on the floor, cracking it and turning the stone itself to dust, she further kicks it in Bell's face. (Damn!)
"The good old sand in the eyes trick! Classic!" Merlin comments all jolly, impressed with Phyrne's veteran tactics. Nodding to himself like an idiot. He is long gone from Bell's shoulder, opting to spectate from his floating position above the narrow battlefield.
"Rookie mistake getting caught by that though... Quite a poor track record Bell!" Merlin continued his analysis with disappointment at Bell's performance once again. A shake of his draconic head.
"Cranel-sama!" Haruhime helplessly calls out in worry, being absolutely of no use with her status of Level 1 in this fight.
"Ugh!" Bell closes his eyes as he lets out a groan at the stone dust entering them. Helplessly flailing around and attempting to back off in a panic.
"Well, this seems to be game over!" Merlin announced giddily, a bloodthirsty smirk forming on his face.
*SWOOSH* A powerful punch, is thrown in the direction of Bell's head by Phyrne, taking into account his useless attempt at a back off.
Haruhime notices the decisive and inevitable end to the fight, lowering her head. Praying that Bell comes out of this fine after he gets captured once again. A depressive and melancholic mood radiates from her body.
'So... I can't even help anyone at the end of my life. Not even a last act to experience a worthy end with no regrets...' She thought to herself in self deprecation and sadness.
However, not all hope is lost.
*TANG* *Crack* The sounds of a fist hitting something... Metallic echoes, and the sounds of cracked, nay, shattered bones echo through the narrow passage.
A fist, a broken and completely shattered fist, it's shape unrecognizable, blood seeping endlessly from it, lands on a large golden and purple scaly wing? (Bro has thorns 10 enchanted on his wing lmao)
Bell simultaneously forcibly launched towards Haruhime's direction, getting caught by her body as they both drop to the ground at Bell's velocity. They collect themselves momentarily and glance forward.
All this happened in an instant. No one could react, no one realized what just happened. Despite the happenings, they were all dead silent at what's in front of them.
All 3, in unison noticed exactly what was in front of them.
A Puppy sized Dragon, scales of the most lustrous (Self Proclaimed) golden color, with brilliant (Self Proclaimed) amethyst lines in the gaps of the scales and radiant amethyst eyes. A wing that is disproportionally larger than the entire body of aforementioned Dragon. A bloodthirsty and giddy smirk on his face. To all who witness him, it is an undeniable fact that he is, what could be simply described as simply divine and majestic. The raw and pure form of majesty.
Haruhime and Phyrne, their thoughts and feelings could never of been similarly aligned. Pure bewilderment and awe. "What is that creature?" "A dragon?" "A monster?" "It's so... Beautiful" thoughts along those ran in their mind.
To Bell, he is a familiar figure. His rather short scaly spine, was never as reliable as it is now. Bell met the familiar mentor with relief. "All will be alright now, Sensei is going to save us.", is what went through Bell's mind. Despite the Dragon's mischievous nature, Bell believed the Dragon will save them as promised. At the cost of a boon of course!
All lines of thought ended immediately upon noticing the blood plastered on the wing of the Dragon as well as the smashed fist of Phyrne. Non FELT it better than her, after all.
"HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!" She quickly backed off holding her broken fist as her shout of pain echoed loudly through the narrow passage.
"Ssssttttttttrrrrrrike 3 Froggy~!" The majestic and silent dragon to the bewilderment of those unfamiliar with him, announced out loud in a sing song tone, his grin widening sadistically. His wing that was enlarged visibly shrinking to it's original? size.
His announcement was met by complete and utter shock, being the source of wide eyed glances from Phyrne and Haruhime.
"T-Talking monster..." Phyrne growled out in pain, still bewildered at how this monster just appeared before them so suddenly. But, seemingly familiar with the concept of a talking monster? Her eyes watching him closely as she tries and fails to compose herself at the sight of the enigmatic monster coupled with the pain of her shattered fist.
"Now, If I was a frog... How would I have liked to be served? Soft boiled? Fried? Grinded into a burger patty? Sashimi? So many options!" Merlin wonders ominously and giddily to himself aloud, for all to hear, causing Phyrne, who has realized she is utterly outmatched by the unscathed wing and cracked fist, to pale considerably, beginning to shake in fear.
'He isn't planning to kill her is he? I-I only wanted to get out of here safely...' Bell anxiously hoped for Phyrne's safety, changing worries from himself and Haruhime to Phyrne at Merlin's decision to act.
"Now, don't worry I'm not interested in eating you! You might make me constipated! I'm just subtly threatening and hinting at your demise is all! HAHAHAHAHHA!" Merlin announces nonchalantly with a hearty laugh, pointing a claw at the fearful Phyrne.
Haruhime, still gobsmacked at the instant turn of the tables in addition to the Dragon that can bloody talk, can't do anything but stare silently wide eyed at what's in front of her.
"What happens next?! Figure out on the next episode! Titled: "Froggy Gets Mauled By Dragon Caught in 4K 60 FPS!" Merlin announces in deranged joy towards the astonished crowd? staring at the camera? Strange guy...
To be Continued!
-Author Note Start-
Our first (of not so many) Merlin fight (massacre lmao) scenes has begun! Again, Merlin flexes will rarely happen in the Danmachi section, Next world, where he will be summoned as a familiar is where he will REALLY be letting loose. When will we get there? IDK! I might release that as a side story so you guys don't have to wait for me to finish the Danmachi arc, or I'll do it when I do finish the Danmachi arc, unsure of how I'm gonna go forward with that one!
Hey guys! Sorry for the late chapter, I was pretty busy, that coupled with lack of motivation to write resulted in a late one! Fair warning, I'll be extra busy this coming weekend as well, so there might be a break for 10-14 days before the next chapter. So! Hang on tight! And thank you for reading!
Again, comments, reviews, ideas, suggestions etc... would provide me more motivation to write and would be a good way to show your appreciation! I'll be happy and thankful to receive them! Constructive criticism would be the most appreciated as I wont be able to improve without knowing what my mistakes are! Goodbye for now my lovely beautiful readers, have a fantastic rest of the week/day!
-Author Note End-