SailorStar9: After getting Chapter 42 out, this is Chapter 43 of this fic. (Sighs) Guys and girls, is it too hard for you to leave a review, instead of just putting this fic up on your favorited list and story alerts?

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Chapter 43: The Sleeping Lion

In Fuegoleon's infirmary room...

"What in the world is going on?" one of the Crimson Lion Squad members guarding the room was shocked by the fight occurring outside.

"Regardless, we must protect Fuegoleon-sama." her partner insisted.

Outside...

"Is that all you can do despite the whole lot of you coming at me, humans?" Elf!Randall taunted.

"His magic is on a whole different level." Gareth realized.

"Do not falter." Leopold barked. "Have you forgotten? We have been trained by the best Captains. We are the proudest, most powerful Squad. We are the Crimson Lion Kings. We cannot lose this battle."

"Come now." Elf!Randall tsked. "My air magic's mana has basically filled this place up. You're barely able to use your magic at all."

"I will not lose." Leopold stood his ground. "I will defeat you and bring you to your senses. Fire Magic: Spiral Flame."

"Look at you." Elf!Randall was unfazed at the fire tornado heading towards him. "You are able to use magic after all. But, too bad. Air Magic: Air Blockade." he dispelled the flames. "I can wave my hand and put out that puny little flame in no time. Air Magic: Crushing Air Blast. Give up already." he advised, the attack hitting Leopold head on. "You'll be in less pain if you just give up and die."

"I will not lose." Leopold stood back up. "The flames of the proud Crimson Lion Kings cannot be extinguished."

"Leo is right." Gareth got his courage back. "All remaining Senior Magic Knights who can still fight all will attack him at once. We will bring the Vice Captain back to his senses. Iron Creation Magic: Iron Bullet."

"Fire Magic: Burst Javelin." Forte powered up his attack.

"Stone Magic: Solid Rock." Rokken readied his attack.

"Show him the pride of the Crimson Lion Kings." Gareth barked.

"You human sure are intense." Elf!Randall admitted. "I can see the reason for Carys-sama's interest. However, it doesn't matter how many of you come at me."

"You're not getting away." Forte threw his fiery construct at Elf!Randall who had dodged Rokken's attack.

"Guess it's my turn." Elf!Randall dodged the fire spear and a water whip. "Air Magic: Explosive Air Wave Palm."

"He's fast." Leopold was stunned at the speed Elf!Randall exhibited as he took out the rest of the Crimson Lion King Squad members.

"Air Magic: Crushing Air Blast." Elf!Randall ended the fight.

In Fuegoleon's infirmary room...

"All the Senior Magic Knights don't even stand a chance." Fuegoleon's female guard was shocked. "If only Fuegoleon-sama..."

"Don't say that." her partner barked. "This is our moment to prove our true worth. We're going to protect him, no matter what."

Outside...

"The strongest Squad?" Elf!Randall scoffed. "Don't make me laugh."

"Take this." Leopold cast five of his 'Spiral Flame' in unison, all five fire tornadoes homing in on Elf!Randall.

"Did you actually think I'd be surprised." Elf!Randall simply nullified the attack with his aura. "I wondered why you were being quiet. So, you were waiting for an opening. It's time for you nap now. Air Magic: Crushing Air Blast. Don't start celebrating just because you got lucky." he rebuked, after Leopold dodged his attack. "Air Magic: Explosive Air Wave Palm."

Leopold countered with a larger 'Spiral Flame' tornado.

"You were willing to lessen the blow by making it a draw." Elf!Randall realized. "And then, when I was stepping back, you attacked again with flames. Guess it wasn't luck after all. Well done, royal. You're all so intuitive and you adapt at a terrifying rate. Too bad, you awakened a little too late. Fighting in a manner you're not used to drains you instantly. You won't be able to stand any longer."

What is this strange mana? Leopold was alerted by a powerful magical energy descending from the sky which then engulfed the entire Crimson Lion King headquarters. Another enemy? No... this warm, embracing flame mana...

"You fought well, Leo." the awakened Fuegoleon entered the fight. "The battle is not over yet. I'll take over from here."

"Salamander..." Elf!Randall was taken back when Fuegoleon summoned the Fire Spirit.

"As the Captain of the Crimson Lion Kings, and as your older brother, I will never lose again." Fuegoleon declared. "I will be using this power to its full extent, my Spirit friend. I apologize for worrying you, Leo. The rest of you fought well, too. Despite my deep sleep, I was able to feel your mana."

"A mere human earned the blessing of a Spirit?" Elf!Randall gaped. "Not only that, why did it have to be a filthy royal? You may have been chosen by a Spirit, but you're still a human. There's no way you stand a chance against us elves."

"Fire Spirit Magic: Salamander's Breath." Fuegoleon had Salamander blow away Elf!Randall's air bullets, the sheer power of the flames suppressing the possessed mage's mana. "Fire Restraining Magic: Leo Palma." he then restrained Elf!Randall. "You may be inhabiting the body of my Vice Captain, but I will not allow any more violence. As the Captain of the Crimson Lion Kings, I swear I will bring you back to your senses."

"However, while you were asleep, our sister took your spot as Captain for now." Leopold informed.

With Finral...

"How long do you plan on sleeping, you dumb bastard?" Yami glared down at his awakening subordinate. "As you can see, the royal capital's in trouble." he gestured to the burning capital. "You feel it, don't you? The inhuman magic that was coming from your brother is now coming from all over."

"Let's go, Yami." Finral hardened his resolve.

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