Chapter 190: Artemizer (1)

The top of Duke Leon’s uniform was torn apart by the lightning aura. Leon was wearing a modern chest protector underneath his clothes. A golden gem was embedded in the center of that protector.

…It was the Thunder Beast Artema for sure!

I had a hunch. Not only did it look like it, but a strong lightning aura was emanating from it.

Meanwhile, Seiya was also covered in a darkish red aura. He activated State Berserk, increasing his fighting power several times over.

Seiya and Leon were on the brink of a confrontation, but Queen Carmilla immediately interrupted them.

「Stay calm, Duke Leon! This is not Tarmine’s will! 」

「Queen Carmilla?! It’s dangerous!! 」

I shouted as I approached my mother from my previous life and stood in front of her to protect her. However, Leon didn’t attack her. I noticed that he just twisted the corners of his mouth, showing a malevolent grin.

「Don’t worry about it. My plan hasn’t changed that much. Actually, I was planning to attack Tarmine after obtaining the Resurrection Artema. 」

「Tha…That’s not true…! 」

Queen Carmilla was shocked and speechless. And I swallowed hard.

His cruel and cunning personality was just like the one the Beast Emperor Grand Leon had. With his confession, even if the Round Table of Lasting Peace had progressed smoothly, the agreement would’ve been unilaterally abolished and Princess Tiana, who had married him, would’ve been killed. Regardless of the method, I was convinced that Seiya’s decision was correct.

…That’s right! There was no way that the reincarnation of the tyrant, the infamous Beast Emperor Grand Leon, would agree to peaceful negotiations!

I glared at Leon when I thought about this, but for some reason he also looked at me, which made me startle. Leon said the following words.

「And even more now, since now I can get the Hero Artema along with the Gods Artema. 」

「What…! Does that mean you’re going to kill me too…! 」

Celseus trembled. Leon shifted his gaze from me to Celseus.

「Your whole body has hardened. Are you the God of Minerals? 」

「No…No! I’m…the God of Cakes! Getting an Artema like myself won’t do you any good! 」

「Then I guess it’s the “Cakes Artema”. I’ll take it anyway. 」

「…!! Do you want an Artema that badly!? 」

Celseus shouted in despair. Leon laughed in a muffled voice.

「One Artema has the power to destroy an entire country. It’s better to have one than nothing at all. I’ll show you a little bit now. 」

As if responding to Leon’s words, the golden jewel on his chest radiated even more light.

「Magical technology has evolved. By channeling the immense energy of the Thunder Beast Artema into metal equipment with high magical conductivity, I can further increase my attack power…」

He placed his hand on the jewel as he spoke. The magical metal around Leon’s chest reacted.

「Plug-in! 」

In an instant, lightning exploded from Leon’s entire body. It was so bright that it blinded me for a second. I panicked, and when I finally managed to open my eyes afterwards, I got shocked.

「What is that…! 」

Leon’s entire body was covered in a special equipment that seemed to have incredible defensive power. On his head was a full-face helmet modeled after a lion. His entire body was shining like platinum and was more reminiscent of a mechanical android than armor. Furthermore, an incredible aura of lightning surged from the surface of his body.

Seiya took a few steps back from Leon and muttered.

「I can’t read his status, but judging from the amount of aura he has, his fighting power exceeds that of the Beast Emperor Grand Leon. It’ll probably feel like fighting two Grand Leons. 」

「What?! Two?! That’s bad news!! 」

「I’m not the same as I was back then either. I’ve mastered all the characteristics that belonged to Grand Leon, and in addition, I’ve improved my abilities by training with those from the Underworld. I have the advantage. 」

I was scared, but Seiya continued confidently.

「I’ll finish this fight in fifteen minutes. 」

「Fifteen minutes? I want to see you try, brat. 」

Leon moved his foot slightly, and at that moment, Seiya gave the following orders.

「But before that…Eich, Colt. 」

「Yes. 」

In an instant, the Colt siblings, who were standing behind Seiya, fired their machine guns! They weren’t aimed directly at Leon’s head, but at his feet, like warning shots! Leon stopped moving, so they fired more bullets at his feet, while leaving Seiya behind.

「Colt and Eich, as per the plan, will block out outside information and keep an eye on Leon’s troops, who are likely waiting around the fortress. 」

When Seiya said this, Eich distorted her tongue.

「Tch. You’re taking advantage of us. 」

「Anyway, we’ll just be a hindrance. I’ll leave this to you, Mister Seiya. 」

Seiya nodded slightly at Colt’s words.

…『As per the plan… 』, Seiya said those words! He had already informed Colt and Eich that this would happen!

「O…Okay! Then, Colt! I’ll go together with you! 」

The wheelchaired Celseus begged Colt to leave with him…

「No. Celseus, you stay here and wait. 」

Seiya replied coldly, and Celseus lowered his head. Well, it was only natural. Seiya always kept Celseus hard like steel and in the Daunting Pose position for times like this. He intended for Celseus to take Leon’s attacks in his place.

「Ohhh…! Wha…What have you done…! 」

Meanwhile, Queen Carmilla was shaking and speechless at the current situation. I felt some pain in my heart, but Seiya didn’t care.

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