" Are you sure about this Sanroku?"
A grave voice asked from inside me.
" This is the last time I'll be saying this. Yes."
" You do know the consequences of defeat. "
I nod.
" And then too you would risk it?"
" Can you come out for a moment."
" Only of you act as an anchor for me."
" Sure."
I turn my back to red sky, lean against the railings of Blood Castle's roof and face the figure which is slowly appearing. It has a red scaly skin. Short black horns on its head. Two sharp canines poking out of its sulked mouth. It's eyes are churning like liquid gold. It's face shows an expression of utter disbelief and disappointment.
"What is it Sanroku? Why did you call me out?"
I sigh. I teleport behind it and attempt to hit its gut. But it is prepared. It blocks my fist instantly. But it barely can absorb the shocks. It's arm bursts apart but soon regenerates.
It does not attack back. It just stares at me with a I-knew-this-would-happen expression on his face. It probably is reminded of our battle 7 years ago. When I had defeated it although my powers weren't fully awakened
" Cruen. Since when did you start doubting yourself?"
Cruen makes a tch sound under his breath and says.
" I'm not doubting myself Sanroku. I'm just suggesting that you shouldn't hold back. I very well know my capabilities. I'm pretty sure I can take on the Time Devil . But I don't want to risk losing the War just because we were ignorant and underestimated him"
I smile. Cruen might be the strongest of the First Devil King's creations. But when it comes to the Time Devil...no not the Time Devil who's my friend but the Time Devil who is his brother, Chronulus, he's really insecure. Both of them hate each other and are more than ready to send the other out of existence. But till now none of them had any success. This time Cruen wants me to win. So that can enjoy killing Chronulus, who resides in my friend's soul with his own two hands.
" I know Lucalus Jikano better than you ,Cruen. I know all his weaknesses. All his strengths. All his plans before he even makes them. We have friends since we were kids which was 3000 years ago. Also..."
I put a hand on his shoulder and continue
" Wouldn't it give you pleasure if your power was used to kill Chronulus?"
" Ugh. That won't work on me Sanroku. I'm a older devil than you. Just because I was sealed when. The main party happened doesn't mean I am a fool. I have used these tricks since before you were even born Sanroku Larvesian"
I know that. This is the hundredth time he has reminded me that he's older. And I hate it
You know what I hate more than that. Being called Sanroku Larvesian.
I create a red orb in the palm of my right hand and pull him closer.
I whisper to him.
" It's ZAN...KO...CHI."
And I slam the orb into his guts which shreds his body to pieces.
He'll be hurt.
But he'll live.
And...he will never learn his lesson.
He will still call me by that name.
I have warned him not to do so thousands of times. I don't want to risk letting the Gods know that one of the Larvesians is still alive.
Because of that happens things won't end well for me. I cannot take on all of them at this point. I'm still too weak. I still haven't awakened all the powers which I had 3000 years ago.
This body. It still doesn't have the caliber to support my True Form. The True Devil form I achieved was only the manifestation of Cruen's full power not my own.
That's why I have decided to use only Cruen's powers for the War against Lucalus.
If I use mine the Gods will be alerted.
But Cruen won't understand that...and I have no way of explaining it to him.
He will keep insisting me to use my own powers so victory would be easy and effortless.
I know it.
But I won't...I won't...I can't...
Because...
I hate to say it...
But...
I AM ....
AFRAID