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Chapter 13 - Chapter 13: The Roar of Azhdaha

The Underworld Trembles

The Underworld was in chaos.

Demonic lands split apart, rivers of magma bursting forth as the colossal dragon, Azhdaha, unfurled its ancient wings.

Its presence alone distorted space, warping the very fabric of reality.

Hellfire burned in its glowing crimson eyes as it gazed upon the world that had long forgotten it.

"Eons… I have slumbered…"

Its voice shook mountains.

"And now… I shall remind this world… of what TRUE power is."

With a single step, the entire region collapsed into a sinkhole of destruction.

Hell itself shuddered.

In the distance, powerful figures began to move.

Lucifer's Call

In the Gremory Estate, Sirzechs Lucifer stared at the chaotic scene unfolding through a magical projection.

Ajuka Beelzebub stood beside him, analyzing the readings.

"This… is beyond anything we've seen."

Sirzechs' normally calm expression hardened. "Azhdaha, the Dragon King sealed before the Great War… If he's truly awakened, then we have a problem."

Grayfia appeared, her voice tense. "Should I alert the other Faction Leaders?"

Sirzechs nodded. "Immediately. We may need an alliance for this one."

Ajuka's eyes gleamed with interest. "And what about him?"

Sirzechs paused.

Then smiled.

"Kuroyami?"

He chuckled. "Oh, I have no doubt he's already on his way."

Kuoh Academy - The Storm Before the Battle

Kuroyami stood atop the school building, staring into the horizon where the pulse of power had erupted.

The sky itself seemed to darken.

He exhaled, excitement buzzing through his veins.

Then—

"Going somewhere?"

He glanced back.

Rias, Akeno, and the rest of the ORC stood behind him.

Rias crossed her arms. "You're heading toward that monster, aren't you?"

Kuroyami smirked. "Obviously."

Akeno giggled. "Of course. It wouldn't be you if you didn't run straight into danger."

Kiba frowned. "You felt that energy, didn't you? That thing is…"

"A real monster?" Kuroyami finished for him, stretching lazily. "Good. Been needing a proper warm-up."

Asia looked worried. "But… what if it's too dangerous?"

Kuroyami grinned, his midnight-purple eyes gleaming.

"Too dangerous?"

He cracked his knuckles.

"There's no such thing."

With that, he stepped forward—

And vanished.

Leaving only a rush of wind in his wake.

The Battlefield - Kuroyami Arrives

The wasteland where Azhdaha had awakened was already a war zone.

Demons, Fallen Angels, and even stray dragons were watching from the shadows, hesitant to get involved.

Azhdaha stood in the middle of it all, his massive body radiating raw, unfiltered destruction.

Then—

BOOM!

A shockwave tore through the battlefield.

Kuroyami landed.

Dust settled around him, his hands in his pockets, his lazy smirk ever-present.

His midnight-purple eyes locked onto Azhdaha's glowing red ones.

"Yo."

Azhdaha's massive head turned.

Its voice rumbled through the air.

"A mere mortal… stands before me?"

Kuroyami smirked.

"You woke up, caused a mess, and now everyone's panicking."

His grin widened.

"Lucky for you, I love breaking things."

Azhdaha's eyes narrowed.

"Arrogant worm… You DARE challenge ME?"

Kuroyami cracked his neck.

"You're damn right I do."

The tension in the air became unbearable.

The world itself seemed to hold its breath.

Then—

"COME THEN, CHILD OF MORTALITY!"

Azhdaha's roar split the heavens.

The battle of the century was about to begin.

To Be Continued…

Author's Note:

Kuroyami vs. Azhdaha begins!

The world watches as chaos unfolds!

How strong is Kuroyami really?!

Next time: "Battle of the Monsters!"

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