EPHS-Chapter 506 Dragon Who Guards the Treasured Tree

"Ravel, you'll lead a team with Kunou, Elmen, Mittelt, and Kalawarner to eliminate those mass-produced Evil Dragons. Can you handle it?" Tenraku asked, looking at Ravel.

In truth, the safest option would have been to have Ravel and her group follow along with Yubelluna and the others. However, Tenraku had a different plan in mind.

Ravel was clever, and her talents were considerable. Despite lacking practical combat experience, she had a good grasp of Phenex's powers, perhaps even rivaling their older brother Ruval. This time, Tenraku intended to give her some hands-on training.

Though still somewhat inexperienced, Ravel and her group should have no trouble dealing with the mass-produced Evil Dragons. Plus, if things got dangerous, Tenraku could always rush to their aid.

"Don't worry, Onii-chan, leave it to me!"

"Everyone, follow me!"

Full of confidence, Ravel spread her wings of flame and soared into the sky with Kunou, Elmen, Mittelt, and Kalawarner following close behind.

"Are you afraid, Valerie?" Tenraku asked, turning to the remaining Valerie and gently touching her forehead.

"Lord Tenraku, I-I want to fight alongside everyone too," Valerie said, her voice trembling with nervousness but filled with determination.

"Good, you've made progress," Tenraku remarked. "Transform into bats and scatter around the battlefield. Heal any allies you see in danger."

"Yes, Lord Tenraku!"

Following Tenraku's orders, Valerie transformed into a swarm of bats and dispersed.

Though Valerie used to be timid and afraid of combat, her time here had changed her considerably. Seeing everyone fighting, she wanted to help too!

The mass-produced Evil Dragons had drawn near, and each of the girls had found their opponents. On the other side, Rias was engaged in a fierce battle with Grendel.

Floating in the air, Tenraku faced his opponent.

Tenraku's adversary was the legendary "Dragon Who Guards the Treasured Tree," Ladon. It was said to excel in various barrier techniques and defensive seals, making it a formidable Evil Dragon.

Unlike other Evil Dragons, Ladon resembled a dragon-shaped towering tree, covered in various branches and leaves, even its scales resembling bark with dry cracks. At its head, there was a large fissure flanked by two smaller ones, emitting an eerie red glow, likely its eyes and mouth.

"Pleased to meet you, Red Dragon Emperor Kamiya Tenraku," Ladon thundered.

"Your temper seems much better than that of your companion over there," Tenraku remarked with a smile, not eager to fight just yet.

"Grendel may be the most volatile among us Evil Dragons, but don't let my demeanor fool you. I can be just as ruthless," Ladon replied ominously. "Rizevim has deemed you a significant threat to us. If possible, we'll eliminate you."

"So be prepared, Kamiya Tenraku. Today, you'll perish by my hand."

With a powerful and malevolent aura emanating from its body, Ladon spoke grimly.

"Planning to eliminate me, huh? You talk big. Let's see what you're made of!" Tenraku chuckled, no longer wasting any words. He immediately activated the Forbidden Move, "Unlimited Blade Works."

Vortexes of golden and gray hues appeared in the sky as dozens of massive Holy and Demonic Swords emerged, hurtling towards Ladon with the force of wind and thunder.

"Hehehe, futile!" Ladon chuckled strangely, seemingly unconcerned with Tenraku's attack.

As the light shimmered, a barrier unfolded around Ladon's body. Wherever the barrier was struck, whirlpools swiftly formed, and the massive swords disappeared into them without a trace.

Tenraku's eyes narrowed as he realized the gravity of the situation.

"Using a barrier to deflect my attacks, interesting!"

"So what?!" 

With a Holy Demonic Sword in hand, Tenraku spread his Golden Divine Wings and charged towards Ladon...

BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!

On the other side of the town, Rias, clad in the Red Dragon Emperor's Armor, and Sona, in the White Dragon Sovereign's Armor, flew through the air, launching magical attacks at Grendel below. Grendel, in turn, swung his massive claws in an attempt to grab the two women.

"Stop running around like pests!"

"Damn women, come down and fight me, come down and fight!"

The sheer size of his body inevitably slowed his movements, and Grendel growled in frustration. He wanted a bloody fight, not a game of cat and mouse!

As Grendel's frustration grew, Rias's expression soured. Their magical attacks seemed to have no effect on Grendel, who didn't even bother to dodge!

"It seems our regular attacks won't work on him."

"Hmph, then we'll use something irregular!"

Rias spoke, while Sona snorted. They each conjured a massive energy sphere in their hands.

With synchronized movements, Rias and Sona hurled the Scarlet and Silver-white energy spheres downward, smashing them into Grendel with great force.

BOOM!

Two intense explosions followed, and the wounded Grendel staggered backward.

"Haha... That's more like it! Let's tear each other apart!"

Grendel's anger turned into delight as he charged towards the two women...

ROAR!

BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!

Thunderous roars and explosions echoed through the sky and ground of Auros Town as the Peerage girls battled the mass-produced Evil Dragons.

Having experience fighting these types of Evil Dragons in the Vampire territory, Tenraku's Peerage girls handled themselves adeptly. Led by Yubelluna, they formed a formation and systematically exterminated the mass-produced Evil Dragons.

Though Akeno and Shinra Tsubaki initially struggled, the intelligent girls quickly mastered the techniques needed to combat the Evil Dragons. With teamwork and cooperation, they swiftly dispatched their enemies.

"Hah! Hah!"

With nimble footwork, Nimura Ruruko relentlessly attacked a massive Evil Dragon with bare fists, leaving a trail of afterimages with each strike.

As a Pawn of Sitri Sona, Nimura Ruruko possessed the close-quarters combat-oriented artificial Sacred Gear, "Jade Rabbit and Chang'e." Her arms and legs were clad in exquisite armor, emitting Spirit Qi to enhance her attacks.

BOOM!

Nimura Ruruko punched again, blasting a gaping hole in the Evil Dragon's body, causing it to writh in agony on the ground.

"Ruruko, are your arms okay?"

Having also dispatched an Evil Dragon, Meguri Tomoe, a Knight, landed beside Ruruko and asked with concern.

"Don't worry, Asia-senpai and Valerie-san have completely healed me. I'm fine."

"Good. Let's keep fighting; more enemies are incoming."

"Yeah!"

To be continued...

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