Frilian: Starting with Wind Spirit and Moon Shadow, Playing Through the Heavens

In other words, even a tree branch can exert power like a magical artifact.

As expected, with a single swing, the Night Rose Blade, which possessed the [Eternity] attribute, shattered.

Like a blade of grass severing a star, even the hardest substance cannot withstand the power of transcendence.

Celia thought Luminas would give in and admit defeat, since even her weapons were destroyed.

However, at a moment that no one expected...

Luminas flashed and teleported behind Ronan, wrapping her slender arms around his waist and giving him a sudden close bear hug.

"Um?!"

This sudden scene made Celia's eyes widen slightly.

Vlame was shouting encouragement when her voice suddenly stopped, her mouth slightly open.

What did she see? Could it be that this queen also...?

It's not that it's impossible...

Hinata Sakaguchi coughed repeatedly, explaining:

"Don't misunderstand, this is one of Lord Luminas's skills, 'Death Embrace'."

"You can absorb the other person's essence, which is magic essence, by embracing them, thus weakening them and injecting pain and discomfort into their soul."

"They won't die, but they'll suffer excruciating pain; even 'pain immunity' can't completely eliminate the effects."

"Lord Ronan is in trouble. I have experienced that kind of pain, which is a hundred times more painful than the pain of ten fingers being connected to the heart."

"If one is not mentally prepared, an ordinary person would faint directly."

With Hinata Sakaguchi's explanation, everyone understood the situation.

Celia breathed a sigh of relief and said with a hint of teasing:

"What? It's just pain? I thought your queen would resort to seduction after failing in battle."

“Exactly, exactly,” Vlame chimed in. “Ronan isn’t afraid of pain at all; his strength is unmatched.”

Hinata Sakaguchi did not answer; to be precise, she was speechless at the group's blind confidence.

Looking at Frillie, her expression was calm; she seemed to be the most normal one in the group.

However, noticing the gaze, she softly said:

"Are you sure it's absorbing magic essence? Is there a limit to how much you can absorb?"

“If she exists, I’m worried she’ll be bursting at the seams by Ronan.”

Hinata: "..."

Take back what I said earlier. This guy isn't normal either. Why would he say something so terrifying in such a calm tone?

Bursting?

Just when Hinata Sakaguchi thought it was impossible and nonsense.

A startled cry suddenly rang out from the sky:

"W-What are you doing?!"

"So much... ugh, no, this magic essence... how can it... not stop..."

"I can't eat anymore, gulp...!"

He looked up, and Hinata's expression froze instantly.

What did she hear?

It actually happened! Why can't the absorption be stopped?

This is the difference between humans and vampires.

For vampires, essence, or magic element, is like narcotics, producing a sense of pleasure.

Absorbing a large dose of vital energy all at once is no less than having one's thoughts interrupted; one's toes curl up, and one can do nothing but enjoy the sensation.

At this moment, Luminas is still conscious, hasn't rolled her eyes or lost consciousness, which is already worthy of her status as a vampire queen.

Hinata could only watch helplessly as Luminas convulsed in the sky, her silver hair flying wildly in disarray.

When she reached the critical point, her body suddenly stiffened, and then she fell like a kite with a broken string.

Hinata quickly leaped up and caught Luminas.

"Hey…"

I was about to ask her if she was alright when I abruptly stopped myself from speaking.

Luminas was unconscious, her face bearing a mixture of three parts contortion, three parts pain, and four parts satisfaction.

Even the corners of his mouth were dripping with glistening saliva uncontrollably.

In my perception, the magic essence overflowed and was filled into round, plump balloons.

"Not so good. I thought she could suck a lot, but she couldn't last more than a minute."

Ronan flashed back to the group, dusted off imaginary dust from his clothes, and spoke with a regretful tone.

He was startled when he was picked up, thinking he was going to do an aerial wrestling match.

The result was simply that he absorbed his own magic essence.

Pain... I don't feel much. Even if a human hammers a nail into a giant's foot, it's just a tiny, insignificant thorn.

Conversely, a single drop of water that a giant drinks is a raging torrent that could drown a human.

Hinata opened her mouth upon hearing this, but didn't know what to say.

One minute…

An ordinary person would be stunned within three seconds.

Just then, Ronan reached out and grabbed at the air, his movement as graceful as plucking stars.

In an instant, a short knife engraved with red patterns appeared in his hand.

The hilt is engraved with a rose pattern and the word representing Luminas.

It is obvious that this is the Night Rose Knife.

However, the moment he grasped it, the word disappeared, replaced by L and N.

Hinata Sakaguchi's eyes narrowed.

I reached out instinctively.

Snapped.

"Sorry, this is my spoils of war. If she wants it after she wakes up, she can come to me to redeem it."

In fact, even if it were redeemed, it would be of no use, because the usurper king has already changed the master.

Mythical weapons possess their own will; in other words, even if Luminas regains them, he cannot use them if Ronan does not allow it.

This is the tyranny of a usurper.

Hyuga was speechless, and Ronan grabbed again at that moment:

"I almost forgot, I haven't used the passive ability of the King of Usurper yet."

"Each time you defeat an opponent, you gain one of their skills."

What should I want?

"Hinata, here's some advice. You should know her well, right? I want to teach her a lesson so she won't hug other people so casually in the future."

"..."

Have some decency! Take away her weapon and her skills. Once she regains consciousness, she'll probably just faint again.

It's unbelievable how many ultimate skills Ronan possesses.

Hinata felt helpless, but she also knew the characteristics of the Usurper King, because she had once possessed a Usurper.

Even if you don't actively choose, the skill will make the choice on your behalf after the battle ends.

That would be completely random, which would be very disadvantageous for Luminas.

She could only speak cautiously, glancing at Luminas with an apologetic look in her eyes.

I'm sorry...

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"Ahhh-"

Luminas regained consciousness and screamed.

The first thing she discovered upon waking was that her mythical weapon, which she had been with day and night, was gone.

When asked about Hinata Sakaguchi, it turned out that Ronan had used his ultimate skill to forcibly take it away.

This made her gasp for breath and almost faint.

Fortunately, she was a vampire.

On the bed, Luminas held Hinata's hand tightly, overwhelmed with emotion, her words tumbling out in broken sentences:

"This concubine...this concubine..."

Hinata quickly comforted her, gently patting her cold hand in an attempt to calm her down.

"Calm down, take a deep breath, don't get agitated. Although the weapon is gone, he said it can be redeemed. Just consider it a lesson learned."

"He told you not to attack others indiscriminately anymore. This time you only lost your weapon, but next time it could be your life."

Have you decided what you want to use to redeem it?

Luminas tried to take a deep breath and calm herself, but her hands still trembled uncontrollably.

She still feels lingering fear whenever she recalls the moment she fainted.

The amount of that vital energy was so great and so intense, it was the first time in ten thousand years.