Fairy Tail Space Mage

Only masters and grandmasters who have reached a certain level can achieve the effect of "man and sword as one" with light swords or even non-sword weapons. Clearly, the five people on stage have not reached that level.

"The Circle of Emptiness!"

Although eliminating these five flies would be incredibly easy—he wouldn't even need to do anything, as long as they got close, his "Void Robe" would instantly obliterate them—Ku was unwilling to kill indiscriminately.

It's not that he's inherently pedantic or overly kind. It's just that once he starts killing, it becomes a habit, and he finds it hard to break free. Humans are that kind of creature.

Kong didn't want to become a murderous monster, especially since he actually possessed a full set of killing magic.

……

Every swordsman in the "Hometown of Warriors" has undergone rigorous training, resulting in a generally strong fighting spirit.

Even though they were only at the lowest level of the "Man and Sword as One" school, the five disciples managed to completely surround Kong in an instant.

Five greatswords, carrying exceptionally strong winds, swept towards the still, empty space in the center from different directions.

It was like a crocodile's teeth about to snap shut; in the next instant, Kong would be torn into pieces amidst gushing blood!

"what!"

Lisanna, standing not far from Kong, couldn't help but gasp in shock. The few other women at the auction also turned their heads away, unable to bear witnessing the horrific scene that was about to unfold. But…

"Bang bang bang bang!"

The five mingled, heavy, trembling sounds, like the tolling of a bell, caused a feeling of unease to rise in the chests of everyone present.

Everyone couldn't help but look up, only to find that Kong, surrounded by five people, was completely unharmed. Even his breathing wasn't disturbed in the slightest! Meanwhile, the five attackers were clutching their arms, blood streaming from their wrists!

"Man and sword as one" is unparalleled in terms of momentum and attack power among the ten major schools. However, precisely because it concentrates all of one's magic power and strength, the backlash is exceptionally severe if the attack is thwarted!

So even though Kong did nothing, all five of them still suffered wrist injuries. This was only because they hadn't used their full strength. If they had gone all out, they might already be dead, their swords broken!

Blood streamed down the wrists of the five men, yet none of them uttered a sound. They didn't even dare to drop their greatswords, enduring the pain as they gripped them tightly.

Sora wasn't surprised; the swordsmen of the "hometown of warriors" were always like this.

They value loyalty, martial prowess, and strength, and are willing to go through fire and water for them, but they do not value character or life! In essence, they are very similar to Japanese samurai on Earth.

The swordsmen of the "Ten Great Schools" are even more formidable. Unless completely incapacitated, they have no concept of retreat. Even knowing they are outmatched, they will fight to the death!

"This is so troublesome!"

Kong sighed inwardly. Then, with a wave of his hand, the "Sphere of Sky" appeared, spinning rapidly around Kong and sending the five disciples who had surrounded him again flying, swords and all.

Then, he temporarily deactivated the Circle of Emptiness and came to Lisanna.

“Lisanna…maybe you’re not the Lisanna I’ve been looking for. But you’re still my important little sister. I’ll take you back, back to Mira and Elfman, back to Fairy Tail!”

Kong reached out, his smooth hand, which looked completely out of place for a swordsman, and touched Lisanna's face. It was as if he wanted to caress Lisanna's cheek.

What Lisanna couldn't understand was the strange expression on Kong's face. It was as if he wasn't touching her face, but rather a precious, fragile piece of porcelain—a cautious, apprehensive expression…

Lisanna couldn't help but close her eyes. But she didn't feel any extra sensation on her face. Instead, her neck, wrists, and ankles instantly felt lighter. At the same time, the magic that had been blocked flowed back into her body.

Lisanna opened her eyes and was surprised to find that the magic collar and shackles that had previously frustrated and burdened her were completely gone.

Not only that, Sora also took out a very gorgeous-looking golden cloak and carefully draped it over her somewhat exposed body.

Although it was just a cloak, and she had only just put it on, for some reason, Lisanna felt her body instantly warm up. Even her heart felt exceptionally warm.

Lisanna burst into tears, kneeling on the auction stage before Kong, before the disciples of the "Man and Sword as One" school who had risen again like cockroaches, and before all the members of the "Ten Major Schools" below the stage. Tears streamed down her face like pearls...

On the auction stage, the surroundings were dimly lit, except for the spot where Lisanna was, which was illuminated by a magic lamp.

With her collar and shackles removed and draped in a magnificent golden cloak, Lisanna looked just like a princess on stage.

Her beautiful silver hair shimmered under the magic lamp. Tears streamed down her exquisite face, sparkling like diamonds…

"Princess...Your Highness..."

Someone in the audience suddenly murmured this, and the entire auction hall fell silent.

No one intended to refute him; everyone was staring intently at the girl on the stage, unable to look away or utter a sound.

The girl was displaced, gained, and then lost her family and friends... During this time, she experienced sadness, pain, and despair, but at the same time, the warmth and hope that were rekindled in her heart because of the sudden rescue... All these emotions were conveyed to the hearts of everyone around her.

This is the effect of magic. Lisanna came into this world and awakened the effect of her unique magic, "Voice of the Mind" (before, she could only passively listen, but now, she can let others hear her thoughts).

But it wasn't just the effect of magic. Because Lisanna conveyed her true feelings without any concealment or deception. In this world, there's probably no one who wouldn't be moved by such sincerity. Moreover, she was currently using this magic unconsciously due to her emotional state.

Therefore, upon sensing Lisanna's feelings, in an instant, many swordsmen, controlled by their emotions, drew their swords! They seemed to want to become knights like Sora on the stage, rescuing and protecting the princess!

Those with richer emotions might even burst into tears, repeatedly calling out "Your Highness" and unable to control themselves.

Without a doubt, thanks to Kong's rescue and Lisanna's magic, the "Man and Sword as One" auction has been completely ruined!

Furthermore, a slight mishandling could become the catalyst for a joint attack by the nine major schools against the "Man and Sword as One" style. After all, the nine schools gathered here for a specific reason in the first place. And their common target is undoubtedly the "Man and Sword as One" style!

"This can't go on..."

The "Man and Sword as One" school disciples who had just been knocked away had all stood up again. They sensed Lisanna's feelings, but after only a slight hesitation, they still pointed their greatswords at the air!

Lisanna… They were still under the influence of the magic and the oppressive atmosphere of the auction hall, and dared not attack her. But the culprit who ruined this auction, no matter what, had to be made to pay the price!

Chapter 138 The Wrathful Demon King

Seeing their reaction, Sora cast the "Circle of the Sky" spell once more. But...

"No! Please stop fighting! Please, let us leave this place... I don't want to see anyone else die!" Lisanna's cries rang out.

She was oblivious to the changing situation at the auction, nor did she know she had just used magic. She was simply letting her emotions run wild, crying as if venting her feelings.

She just wanted to leave this place!

Now, she didn't want to do anything, didn't care about the "Ten Great Schools," and didn't want revenge... She just wanted to leave this place, forget Yu'er's gentle smile before she died, and escape from here forever with Kong. To do this, she was even willing to plead with the person she had always hated!

She was in so much pain and so scared!

If Lisanna doesn't seize the last glimmer of light that is coming her way, she doesn't know how long the nightmare will continue.

Can she continue to live on, enduring the torment of pain and supporting her broken heart?

It seemed that emptiness had rekindled her hope, and Lisanna finally remembered the horror of death and the pain of losing someone she deeply loved. She never wanted to see anyone suffer that pain again, no matter who it was.

However, the people of the "hometown of martial artists" do not value life.

"Man and sword become one! The sword is where the man is!"

Faced with Lisanna's tearful pleas, the five disciples hesitated only slightly before pouring all their strength and magic into the greatsword in their hands. The greatsword gleamed with a crimson light, as if the five swordsmen had infused it not only with magic and strength, but also with their very lives!

Then, five beams of red light, carrying an aura as if tearing through space, shot out from five directions like five bolts of lightning, crashing into the central void! But…

"boom!"

It's not much different from before... no, it's still a little different.

After all, it was an attack that combined the full power of all five people. They struck the "Empty Circle" enveloping the void as if it were a single, real attack!

Of course, after the five people, it bounced back with even greater force than before!

All five men coughed up blood, and their swords fell to the ground. Then, the greatsword slowly shattered, and their pupils gradually dilated...

Of the five, only the strongest leader disciple survived.

However, he was already severely injured, and only half of his greatsword remained. He still struggled to his feet and pointed his sword at the air again.

He fought a bloody battle, as if he were not some minor figure, but the true protagonist in this drama of a knight rescuing a princess!

"Sigh... So that's how it is. The real 'madmen' are actually you!"

"Why are you all working so hard?"

"For whom are you wielding your swords?"

"Do your swords bring more happiness and laughter, or more blood and tears?"

He sighed, and for the first time, a smile appeared on his face. But that smile was filled with sorrow and pity.

If we were to delve deeper into what lies behind that smile, then only one thing would remain—"anger"!

……

Seemingly surprised that the man before him would ask such a question, the leading disciple couldn't help but pause in surprise.

Kong didn't give him a chance to answer.

"No need to answer... I know your swords can still protect. They can protect the smiles and happiness of those you cherish... I know, I understand very well... and of course I also understand that what you protect is only the happiness of a few people you cherish! For this, even if it hurts many more people, brings many times more tears and blood, you will not hesitate!!"

Kong looked at the leading disciple who was using his broken sword to support himself. This time, his face no longer showed any inappropriate expression, only complete and undisguised anger!

He unleashed all his magical power: three "singularities" and several "spheres of emptiness"!

Then, "Earth Star"! "Demon Star"! "Thunder and Flame Star"! "Chaos Star"!

One after another, colorful spheres appeared out of thin air beside Kong! Each one of them released a terrifying aura comparable to super magic!

The entire auction hall seemed to instantly transform into a lone sailboat weighed down by a tidal wave, as if it would succumb to the pressure and be swallowed up in the next instant!

Almost no one could withstand such a terrifying aura. Lisanna's face was pale, as if she were seeing this man for the first time. She finally came to her senses and understood just how terrifying the power of this man, the man who was going to take her home, truly was!

At the same time, she realized just how unfamiliar this man, and even this world, was to her...

Inside the auction hall, the usually proud swordsmen, who would rather die than submit, knelt one after another before Kong. Only a few remained, barely holding on, but even they looked extremely pale.

"Hehe! One, two, three, four, five..." When he got to the fifth number, Kong tilted his head and remained silent for a while before continuing, "Five and a half."

"Hey!" The person who was counted as "half" immediately shouted in dissatisfaction.

"Only five and a half, that's still somewhat powerful... I heard that all ten major sects have gathered at this auction. If... if I were to destroy you all, along with this city, today, and then raze all the cities of the ten major sects to the ground, then perhaps there would be fewer madmen like this!"

Kong ignored the person who voiced his dissatisfaction, and instead slowly glanced around at all the swordsmen before uttering these extremely terrifying words!

Kong's expression was anything but joking. The atmosphere in the auction hall instantly froze!

The auras of the six—no, five and a half—who had previously seemed unrelated, now appeared to be subtly connected, as if they were planning to work together to deal with Kong.

Yes, before a world-destroying demon king who wants to destroy everything, personal grudges are utterly unimportant!

At the same time, if they cannot defeat the man in front of them, they cannot guarantee that they will survive!

The terrifying result of dozens of supernatural spells, each with different attributes, erupting simultaneously would likely be far more than simply leveling the city. More seriously, it could render the area uninhabitable for life for centuries, becoming one of the few permanently magic-free zones in the world!

“Sigh! Never mind... If I were from the ‘Land of Warriors,’ I would definitely do that. But unfortunately, I’m not from here. So, no matter how many lunatics there are here, it has nothing to do with me... Lisanna doesn’t want to see anyone die anymore. But unfortunately, I’m better at killing than saving people… In that case, I can only take her away from this place full of lunatics for the time being.”

The tense atmosphere seemed to have changed once again because of Kong's sigh.

Kong withdrew most of his magic, leaving only two "Singularities" and one "Demon Star." He also ceased releasing his terrifying magical power.