The other party will definitely try their best to stop it. Although even riding a horse may not necessarily escape the dragon's pursuit, people will never give up any possibility of survival.
And on the horse was the flying broom that Amber gave him, asking him to help pass it to Youya.
This is also the key prop that ensures that he is not committing suicide on this trip, but is actually capable of rescuing others.
As long as the warlock gets on the horse, he will not be able to pay attention to Youya, and she can take this opportunity to control the flying broom to escape.
But this alone is not enough. If that were all he could have done, he could have just run straight towards Youya. He believed that the Firefly Mage would definitely not be able to use Flash continuously at this time, and there was no possibility of stopping him. This was also the answer Diluk came to after analyzing the battlefield.
The reason why he didn't use this solution was simple.
The demon dragon Ursa would definitely react to flying creatures, just like humans would be instinctively drawn to their gaze when they see an animal.
It will never allow its prey to escape, but will teasingly follow it like a cat chasing a mouse.
At that time, if he was high in the sky, he would only become a burden to Youya and would be unable to stop anything.
Therefore, he needs to go to a battlefield that is truly suitable for him.
Use this miracle to delay time for Youya as much as possible until "dawn" comes!
In response to the master's belief, flames quickly ignited on the blade, and the intense heat even caused the air to deform.
"ha--!"
Before the evil dragon Ursa could react, Diluk's flaming blade cut through its dragon wing, tearing the thin dragon membrane, and the hot embers continued to burn along the broken edge.
But that was all. Before Diluk could expand his victory, the dragon's steel tail, covered with thorns like barbs, swept over.
The whistling sound of the wind almost made Diluk's sense of danger resound through his mind at this moment, and he did not attempt any blocking moves that were beyond his ability.
With only his strength and the one-handed sword in his hand, the best result would be that he would be thrown out and his bones would be broken. If he was lucky, if the dragon Usa was attracted by Youya, he might still have a chance to survive, but for him, it would be better to die on the spot.
But no matter which one it is, it is the worst outcome for Diluk.
Therefore, he didn't care about the manners of a nobleman or a knight at all, and just rolled on the ground. His expensive clothes were covered with mud and his hair, which was usually carefully groomed, was also stuck with a lot of grass clippings.
Before he could get up to rest, he rolled over again, and after the sweep, the evil dragon Usa pounced on him. If he had been slower, he would have been torn from his head and body on the spot.
This thrill of potentially losing one's life at any time may be a great fear for many people.
But Diluk felt unprecedentedly that he was living such a "real" life and had a sense of mission to do something brave.
He did not dare to distract himself by glancing at Youya out of the corner of his eye, but instead focused all his energy on this battle.
This unequal battle, which put him in danger at the very beginning—!
He turned the hilt of the sword and swung it with the maximum force his body could currently endure!
“Fire—burn it out!”
The bursting flames gathered into a scarlet fire bird, and even pushed back the demon dragon Usa who was about to attack again with his claws.
However, this wrestling match was not equal from the very beginning. Not only was it pushed back two steps due to a sudden attack at the very beginning, the scarlet fire bird didn't even have time to burn out its last bit of strength before it was bitten to pieces by the dragon Usa.
The high temperature did not frighten the terrifying beast in the slightest, quite the contrary.
The figure that walked out of the flames slowly, with its purple scales and inverted horns, made it look more and more like a demon in the legend.
Before Diluk could react, the next second, a pitch-black dragon breath came towards him as if in return.
He only had time to make another evasive move before he saw the dragon's breath suddenly transform into the tongue of a giant snake, separating from it and trapping him and the Winter Merchant who was trying to escape, like two slaves thrown into the arena.
After doing all this, the evil dragon Usa raised his head high with a playful look.
It is playing with itself, treating the struggles of mortals as if it were a leisurely pastime.
Diluk's chest was burning with an unquenchable rage, anger at his own strength, and anger at being looked down upon.
In this desperate fight, besides the dragon, there are still other people, some are spectators, and some are about to participate!
Chapter 101: Girl of Heaven
"What's up with that brat?!"
Ekaterina said in disbelief.
From her perspective, she could naturally see Diluk charging towards the dragon Ursa like a madman.
She couldn't understand the chivalrous spirit of the knight who was fighting for his life. Why did he come here to die and even send his horse to them when he clearly had a chance to survive?
Then, she remembered something and looked back at the girl who was held in her arms like a cat.
She pursed her lips tightly and dared not speak, for fear that her loud shouting would distract the other party and cause him to be killed by the evil dragon Usa.
Her watery eyes showed both shock and anxiety.
"...Is he here to save you, that boy?"
Ekaterina's tone suddenly became complicated. Although they had conflicts before, to be precise, the red-haired boy on the field did not target him too much at that time.
Faced with such an admirable spirit, even Catherine could not help but admire it.
"Watch him fight bravely, sweetheart. This will probably be the last time you see him - and it will be a precious experience for your future memoirs."
Just as Diluk had expected, Ekaterina stopped the horse, put the girl on first, and then got on the horse herself. Fortunately, the horse the girl was riding was suitable for her body shape, not the tall and big horses of the cavalry squad.
Otherwise, with her body size, she might not be able to control it.
But why does the horse carry a broom?
Was it accidental or intentional?
Catherine had some doubts, but time was running out, so she didn't think too much about it and hurriedly rode her horse to leave.
"...Do you want to abandon your companions and run away? Or, to you, he is just a financial sponsor?"
Suddenly, the girl's voice came from behind.
But Ekaterina did not hesitate, she answered.
"Let me tell you a winter proverb: Winter doesn't believe in tears. But it's different from what you imagine, a cold and arrogant saying. It's a warning to us...
In winter, even the warmest tears will be frozen by the low temperature, causing further harm to yourself.
So, instead of crying for attention, it is better to find more practical things to do. "
The scenery behind is gradually fading away.
Ekaterina's hood was blown down by the wind, and her rare dark blue hair swayed in the wind, along with her words.
"In my opinion, continuing to carry out the boss's previous orders and bringing you back to winter is more meaningful than going to die.
Don’t let down those rare men in the world, sweetheart—"
However, the only answer she got was silence.
Ekaterina didn't care at first, but then she turned her head sharply.
The girl who was supposed to be holding her waist and staying on the horse obediently had already grasped a broom and leaned back.
If someone fell off the horse while it was moving at such a high speed, not only would the girl’s already weak body be in danger, but even an adult would likely die.
Ekaterina's almond-shaped eyes hidden behind the mask widened. Just as she was about to reach out her hand, she was pushed back by another gust of blue wind pressure.
The girl, who should have fallen to the ground and hit her head with a bloody mark, was now sitting steadily on the broom. Her eyes, which had always been as timid and weak as those of a little animal, were now extremely firm.
"I will listen to your words, but please remember what I say next--!"
She lowered her body, and even more wind elements gathered at the tail end of the flying broom.
"——I don't plan to die yet. But if I must die, I want to be able to choose the time and place myself."
As soon as the voice fell, the sudden increase in wind blew away the lightning fireflies hiding nearby, and the girl returned to the battlefield like an arrow.
She could surprisingly feel that she was in a very wonderful state, as if the invisible wind had turned into her perception, and the whole person turned into a flying fish, swimming in the sky that belonged to her.
At the same time, she could also "see" Diluk and Yegor, who were surrounded by the black flames of the magic dragon Ursa and could only move around in a limited space, desperately trying to delay time.
Her flying broom can only take away one person, and that person will be Diluk.
He was lighter and more capable of helping her complete her next fantasy. Most importantly,
He will witness how a girl named Yuya Lawrence "takes" the first step from "negative number" to "zero".
The wild wind blowing wildly blended with her calm body and mind, helping her to overcome this extremely difficult obstacle.
At that moment, all worries were put aside, leaving only the purest belief.
Just before the dragon Ursa was about to swing its claws and smash Diluk, who had fallen to the ground exhausted, into a pulp, the girl was one step faster and picked Dilu up in one swoop.
Then the claws fell and the ground shattered, but there was nothing underneath. The magic dragon Usa did not feel the pleasure of crushing plump fruits.
It also caught a glimpse of the creature who rescued its toy from its claws at a speed so fast that its face was difficult to make out.
Especially the aura of the God of Wind that almost blew its entire face away, which made the Demon Dragon Usa extremely angry!
It let go of the human scum who had managed to survive until now, and instead turned its dragon head, flapped its wings, kicked off the ground and flew up, chasing in the direction of the breath.
Diluk, who was pulled onto the broom, was still in shock. He almost thought he was going to die.
At that moment, he did have many thoughts, regrets, worries, and joy. But he never regretted any of them. He knew that he was doing the right thing, and dying for this belief was definitely a way to live up to himself.
But, I still want to survive.
And this idea was actually realized.
He opened his eyes with great effort and saw the girl with her back to him. Her wavy hair was blown back by the strong wind, revealing her beautiful white neck, which could be seen from her focused expression.
This was not an impulsive act on her part, but rather the result of careful consideration and coming to an answer.
But how could she dare to make such a decision?
There is a reason why I made this choice, and it is also the best proof of my knighthood and my own beliefs even if I die in battle.
So what about Yuya...
Is she aware that she would not hesitate to die for me?
Diluk thought a lot, but the only answer he could come up with was friendship.
And Youya did not let him remain in a daze any longer. Her voice was as clear as a lark. Different from her previous cunning or weak voice, this time she was full of confidence.
“——Brother Diluk, I have something to ask of you.”
"what?"
"Light a fire for me. On the bristles of the broom!"
"……what?"
That brilliant, sunflower-like smile left Diluk stunned for a moment, not knowing how to respond.
Chapter 102: Not Ikaros
What would happen if you lit a fire on a speeding bristle?
Should you burn the broom and lose control, or gain speed beyond your limit and further leave your enemies behind?
Or, use this as a weapon to fight back—
The answer is all three.
After taking off, Youya carefully observed the speed of the Demon Dragon Usa who was chasing behind her. Judging from her current speed, even if the element supply was released, the fastest speed she could reach could indeed allow her to be slightly ahead of the Demon Dragon Usa.
But on the other hand, the damage to the broom would be further increased. With such a violent acceleration, she was only a distraction away from speeding and overturning.
Therefore, if you maintain a normal speed, you will be caught up and killed. If you go to the maximum speed, you will not have enough endurance and will still be caught up and killed.
So, if she lit a fire on the broom, in addition to gaining a more violent acceleration, it would also allow people on the ground to see her and Diluk's locations more intuitively, and give the dragon Ursa a little shock.
The price is just that the damaged broom will break down faster.
But she already knew where she would end up.
Having made up her mind, Youya adjusted her direction and said, "Don't look like Vanessa knows that her opponent is the dragon Usa... At least based on the current situation, we are better than Vanessa."
"Uh... But having said that, how can we deal with the dragon Ursa?"
Of course Diluk could hear the soothing tone in her words, but what she just said was so absurd that he even thought that maybe he had just escaped from a life-and-death crisis and was caught in a tense life-and-death chase again, and his brain finally broke down and he had auditory hallucinations.
"When the dragon Ursa is about to catch up with us, light my broom—"
Youya added.
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