The Sword of Hesitation Arc is the fifty fourth story arc of the Karsearin: Adventures of a Red Dragon (Web Novel).
Plot[]
Within the past, somebody said ok... Rohinas tasted tea at a little table on an open air patio with a see of the cultivate and inquired ...what brought them all the way here, to inquire for Gaias and Zaedrasil. Darios replied without faltering that rectify... ...ruler of the realm. Somebody inquired Darios wasn't mindful that those gems speak to royal specialist. Another replied they're mindful. For the gathering of people, the Dragon Slayers were incapacitated and encompassed by handfuls of watches, and Vera was wearing shackles around her wrists. Rohinas' voice quietened and said at that point Darios must know his reaction. Darios was unperturbed and said yes, but he must take the gems from his grandness, in case he moreover seen his country changed into the frosty ocean, he would empathize with the Dragon Slayers. Rohinas said well, he did listen the news... ...but Darios didn't bring it upon himselves, he would never consider doing something so absurd. Darios acted in a way that was nearly impassive, nearly inconsiderate, as in case he was totally unconscious that sharp edges were undermining him from all sides and said his grandness won't do this for them, if he doesn't mind he ought to hand over Gaias and Zaedrasil to them, they cannot permit the dragons to proceed existing any longer. Rohinas rested his chin on one hand and inquired they as of now know a parcel approximately dragons, Darios was the ones who overlooked it, he does expected to unleash a unused, obscure fear on this arrive for the reason of vindicate. Rohinas frowned and inquired moreover, what Darios was requesting spoken to royal specialist, how he might be so indecent. Somebody said presently, Darios ought to take off, given his honorable notorieties, he'll not keep him. Darios' expression solidified indeed more. Darios said he take off the Dragon Slayers with no choice... ...his magnificence. All of a sudden, the purple shackles on Vera's wrists smashed into pieces. The watches were shocked to saw Vera and yelled the shackles fixing her enchantment... Pluto's right hand snatched the back of one of the guards' neck and inquired how gullible, he did genuinely accept this would be sufficient to limit the Dragon Slayers. Pluto pulled out a longsword from the guard's weist and struck him down and said gracious, decent edge he got there, the empire beyond any doubt has it extraordinary. Somebody said as the Dragon Slayers anticipated, they fizzled to reach a transaction. Darios said tragically... ...the Dragon Slayers will got to take the watches by drive. [1]
Gaster appeared to be intrigued and urged His Majesty to put several safeguards in place, however, he did believe that these guards could fight back, he had some guts, or he had some support. Rohinas laughed and remarked that while Gaster was obviously powerful, the empire is not weak because there are many powerful people in it. Behind Rohinas, a light appeared as though those words were a signal. Gaster was taken aback. Behind his back, Sez and Psyche emerged. Someone exclaimed that here they were, the Four Sorcerers, the best mages in the empire. Raedi also showed up. Only three of the Four Sorcerers were present when Vera was startled and yelled for them. Gaster's brow wrinkled and asked why the Four Sorcerers were here, he has heard that they never leave Idelon unless a natural disaster occurs. At the very least, Gaster's relaxed expression on his face vanished and thought, those hags have twice as much experience as him, so it will be hard to take them down with one hand. Rohinas suggested that he also present Lord Arkin, the best Sword Master in the empire and the tutor of Largo, whom they killed, to the Dragon Slayers. The long sword at his waist was drawn by the white-haired old swordsman. Without a word, Arkin pulled his sword; Pluto was especially drawn to the blade's brilliant Silver Aura. Pluto added that old man knew how to utilize that, too. As Pluto steadied his longsword hold, a dense darkness that appeared to cover everything came up from his body and released a haze. Arkin lowered his blade a little and calmly told Pluto that Dark Aura, young man, had gone astray and that it would eventually be his downfall. Pluto laughed and told him to stop talking because he was on his own and couldn't be pursuing Darios all the time. As he glanced at his opponents, Arkin remarked, seemingly amused, then... it's four against four. Raedi remarked perfect, they each get one. Gaster's lips briefly curved into a smile before he continued that well, then, who will take on who. Darios, who had been motionless, suddenly spoke in a dry voice that caught the Dragon Slayers off guard. Darios said it's four versus one. Gaster perplexed and said huh, Darios. Pluto, feeling ashamed as well, yelled hey, Darios, at least bring his sword. Pluto made a deep furrow between his eyebrows and yelled Darios, he naive fool, without telling him that he was still insistent on removing it. Darios' grumbling pierced the atmosphere, he muttered that's not it, but the Dragon Slayers just don't have time to spare. Out of Darios' hand, a single silver line emerged. Arkin rubbed his longsword and glanced at Darios. The light and the blade collided as Darios swung down a light of destruction, making the distance between himself and his opponent nothing. Arkin said the Dragon Slayer, the most skilled swordsman among humans, the master of swordsmanship—quite an impressive collection of titles, no—Darios' popularity has traveled widely. Arkin opening his eyes wide and replied but this old man has been a Sword Master for much longer than Darios. The sky rippled as a thick silver surge of air sprang out in all directions. Arkin was astonished and thought no, it's too fast for him to follow with his eyes. Arkin yelled in shock as a silver bolt hit one shoulder. Silver impacted his other shoulder and Arkin pondered how could Darios have created Sword Aura out of thin air. Arkin wondered how... Darios went toward Arkin with a silver flash in his palm as soon as the attack had stopped. Arkin reflected Darios did accomplish that at his age. From left to right, Arkin saw a flash of silver. Vera and Pluto were taken aback. Even the Four Sorcerers had little time to respond because everything transpired so fast. Arkin's attacked body hit the ground as he slid. Someone yelled no, l-lord Arkin. Sez said this is risky. Sez yelled Psyche. Psyche yelled yes. Sez started tearing out pages of the scroll book and yelled tear at random. Psyche creating a magic circle in front of her palm and yelled 30 Consecutive Magic Arrows, Flame Strike. Sez yelled not even a Sword Master... could withstand this. A voice yelled eat this. Sez, Psyche, and Darios were separated by a huge silver screen of devastation. All of the enchantment that Sez and Psyche had worked so hard to conjure slid onto the enormous silver screen that was splayed out around that axis when Darios gently put out his right palm. Sez was ashamed and thought good grief, how can Darios use his Sword Aura like that, it really isn't a Sword Aura anymore. Sez opened the scroll book and yelled it's not over yet. Now Sez's scroll book has a line drawn on it. Sez and Psyche were sliced apart in a single blow by the massive blade of doom that Darios was holding. There was still one more to go, Darios's arid voice reverberated in the quiet. Raedi believed it was ridiculous that she was using invisibility to conceal her body because Darios is actually a human and she couldn't defeat him with magic alone, however, her specialty is assassination, not magic, and not even a dragon can detect her disguised presence. Raedi picked up the dagger. In a short second, Raedi divided the air with her unseen and unseen bodily movement. Raedi believed she had only one chance. Darios looked around. Raedi was amazed. At one point, Darios' hand punched Raedi through the air and her figure became a faint silvery dust in the air. [2]
Raedi was thrown into the ground by Darios, who caught her by the nape of her neck. Every now and then, Raedi's voice escaped incredulously that kugh... h-how. Darios said without showing emotion that he can't tell, he doesn't know when it began, but he can saw through... no, sense... the essence of existence. Darios' nostrils were pricked by the pungent smell of blood as he stood motionless next to a sticky pool of blood. The sight of the garden turning red with blood all over the place. Darios turned to face the Rohinas and gently opened his mouth to said, so, his majesty, he'll reconsider. Rohinas's face was contorted and yelled ugh. Rohinas yelled loudly with a voice that seemed to have lost its sense of reason that for the sake of the empire, the guards ought to capture Darios. Even though they had no intention of facing the horror in front of them, those who had been trained as palace guards for a long time started to run towards Darios as if they were puppets when the command was given. Darios said Rohinas has made a stupid choice. A silvery burst of light pierced the waves of oncoming people. A guard yelled ah. Darios used his Silver Aura to cut them. Another guard yelled graaagh. Someone seized Darios by the collar. Pluto inquired as to what was up with Darios, who did transform into someone else entirely, this is how he typically handles situations. Darios appeared to be devoid of any trace of remorse and said that he needed to change, how he couldn't change, Karsel turned into the ocean because of him. Someone wondered if he was attempting to trick him, Darios. Darios astonished. Pluto said Darios altered for other reasons. Darios chuckled to himself and remarked that yeah, Pluto has a point, he's a hypocrite after all. Darios spoke in a forceful voice, saying, but that doesn't change anything, he'll accomplish his aims, even if it means removing every barrier in his way, and he won't hesitate to do so. Pluto released the collar he was holding Darios by. Darios' forceful voice that grew progressively softer and stated that he could not permit anyone else to be toyed with by them, he'll do it for her by them. Pluto asked Darios after glancing at her, he was aware of Darios' confusion. Darios closed his eyes with a feeble smile and said yes. Rohinas doubting his eyes and pondered how a human could be so powerful, the imperial guards have been trained to the maximum of human capacity, but they were unable to buy time. Adjacent to Rohinas, a burst of light flew in. Gaster smiled and extended his hand to Rohinas, saying, remember, they have a negotiation to finish, so he regret to tell him, his majesty, that he cannot leave halfway. Rohinas' face went white. Rohinas yelled angrily that the conceited idiots understood their place. Someone called out for the Rooster Knights to come. A phalanx of knights, fully equipped in elaborate armor, swooped down from above. Vera sticking out her tongue, yelled what now, what they were. Pluto said the Rooster Kmights have been lurking here the entire time and are the strongest order of knights in the empire. Rohinas yelled that he believed Lord Arkin and the Four Sorcerers would be sufficient to defeat the Dragon Slayers, but that isn't the case, so he'll stop at nothing to eliminate them all. Pluto defended himself with his black blade and groaned, ugh, as a Rooster Knight used his Silver Aura to assault him. Pluto believed that all of the Rooster Knights were capable of become Sword Masters since they were so numerous and powerful. Darios said it doesn't stop there. Almost simultaneously, mages flew in from all over the palace. Someone said mages. Another shouted that in the sky are ten master-level mages... ...and on land there were 20 Sword Masters, as the Dragon Slayers have tried, and four of them are no match for this force. Gaster looked up at the sky and muttered that the Dragon Slayers were certainly in a tight spot now, and that there were more Sword Masters in the empire than in Six Nations Allianceof Heid combined. Gaster wished he had both arms, he could have done something about it.... A soft murmur escaped Darios' lips, Gaster, let him take the sky. Once settled in the air, Gaster looked around and saw the masters staring at him nervously. Gaster smiled awkwardly and said... ...ten mages again... ...but last time he had both arms, this time he can't let go of the other one, good grief... One mage shouted out to the great mage Gaster, he's honored to meet the greatest mages on the continent, but they were also called masters, and they were not easy to defeat. Gaster said mockingly that it's the fledgling mages of the Seventh Circle who were called masters. Another mage shouted ugh, w-well, that's. The other mage shouted, another mage is a fool, he doesn't answer Gaster, he's deliberately provoking him. Gaster held out his palm and said something a bit mocking, enough to shake the mages, for those who spend most of their time in the tower studying magic, this may be easier than it seems. Gaster shouted Gaster's Flare. The imperial mages were confused, and one mage exclaimed, what is that magic. Gaster said proudly that it was a special magic made just for him, improved to be used quickly with one hand, though less effective. Gaster shouted Gaster's Ray, Gaster's Blizzard, and Gaster's Touch. One of the empire's female mages exclaimed in amazement that each spell was named in Gaster's own honor, how obnoxious, what even is Gaster's Touch. One mage exclaimed, and yet it is an incredible, new form of magic, he lowered his guard since Gaster is now missing an arm. The other mage shouted, now he must defend himself, hold out until Gaster got tired. Gaster's face lit up and said it was a game of endurance, how typical, if the mages were not against him, he would show him a new look. Gaster said, Gaster the Dancing Mage. One mage shouted oh no. Another mage shouted that the mages should hurry up and stop Gaster from dancing. One of the empire's female mages shouted Gaster is drawing a magic circle with his feet. Gaster put both feet in the air and played around like a madman. Gaster said in a confident voice, it's too late, they fools of mages, eat this, this is the Nine Circles spell... In an instant, a huge light appeared, spread out, and swallowed the mages. Gaster continued, shouting loudly, Eliminate Element. A huge sphere of light engulfed part of the palace, spreading a vast glow in all directions. Someone spat out a monologue in the brilliant light that Utter destruction, this spell won't even leave a corpse, thank goodness those mages have little combat experience. Gaster turned to the ground and said, okay, he should hurry up and go help Darios.... Gaster was surprised to see the situation on the ground. Darios was standing near the bodies of the Rooster Knights scattered all over the place. [3]
On the ground were the bodies of Psyche, the elderly Raedi, and Arkin. Pluto said Darios. As he saw at the Rooster Knights corpses scattered all over the place, someone stuck out his tongue and inquired, since when... have Darios been this strong. Since Pluto believed the enemies were strong, Vera defeated three while he defeated four; however, Darios annihilated the other foes without using any weapons. Pluto's question was met with Darios's icy response that he no longer hesitates to swing his sword. Darios told Rohinas that he had now altered his mind, His Majesty. Rohinas was immobile. Someone said very nicely... he'll hand the seals to Darios. In the palace, a room trembled. A girl said gosh, this is ridiculous, so sick and tired of being the princess of an empire, how long they will fight. With a sigh, the princess remarked that get it over with already, geez. As she laid on the bed with the cat in her hands, someone said Nero, she has it easy and her life is easy. The door suddenly sprang open, and a middle-aged guy strode into the room. The princess' eyes widening asked, f-father. The man abruptly said that she knew what had just happened and that he didn't believe it had nothing to do with her type. The man questioned her about her magnificence and why she had allowed the Dragon Slayers to leave. Nero let out a meow. Karstein said with a sigh that it's not surprising, there was no genuine cause for fear. Karstein inquired, but he finds it difficult to comprehend what the Dragon Slayers hope to accomplish by gathering the seals of the Almighty Creature: retribution, perhaps they brought it upon themselves, but it's not out of the ordinary for them to dream of retribution. Rohinas asked as if he couldn't understand Karstein that pardon him for saying this, but he's having trouble understanding both of his stances, why he's so laid-back, it seemed like quite a dangerous situation to him, the Dragon Slayers know where the sealed creature is, and they even managed to gather all the seals, so they might actually bring back the Almighty Creature, the dragons' enemy. Karstein had tongue-click said tsk, tsk, the Almighty Creature is unknown to the Dragon Slayers, or they are aware of it but have been too consumed by vengeance. Karsenian was perplexed and inquired as to what this Almighty Creature was; it was't a botched experiment of the gods. Karstein asked Karsenian that they don't know what it is. Karsenian opened her mouth in a sharp tone that she thought she did, but now she's not sure, from what she heard, about six millennia ago, it nearly wiped out the entire dragon race, but it was successfully sealed, she didn't hear about what happened during that time or what the Almighty Creature was like, and for some odd reason, nobody wanted to discuss it. With a gloomy face, Karstein responded feebly that it's hardly surprising. Rosarahim carefully inquired that The fact that they were able to successfully seal the Almighty Creature once... meant they know how to do it again, why he's so afraid of the Almighty Creature, Elder Karstein. Karstein inquired if he appeared scared. Rosarahim said right now, yes. Someone proceeded to say passionately that when the humans got their hands on the seals, Elder Karstein didn't seem to mind at all, but whenever he recalled past memories, he seemed quite disturbed. Karstein said he was merely thinking back on the past and that the Dragon Slayers couldn't bring the Almighty Creature back to life. Karstein was so determined that this story would never be mentioned again. Then, suddenly, Kiadrys' mouth opened in a voice of confusion, as if he had recently remembered, Rohinas mentioned that the Dragon Slayers knew where the Almighty Creature was sealed, yet they nevertheless took the seals. Arin questioned, sneaking in from the side, what if the Dragon Slayers sneak in while he's away, Elder Karstein. Karsenian inquired as to how the Dragon Slayers would be aware that Elder Karstein was currently absent. Karstein briefly smiled, as though to convey that it couldn't be true that well and that it doesn't matter because, even if the Dragon Slayers are lucky enough to reach his lair, they will never be able to approach the sealed creature, as a result, they can take their time to complete their tasks. Arin inquired what business. Karstein requested Arin asked him to turn that child into a human, remember, he had already forgotten. The Dragon Slayers proceeded cautiously and formed a defensive barrier in the Lartead Mountains. Pluto said the landscape abruptly transformed, indicating that this is Karstein's domain. Darios claimed that the ability to exterminate all dragons was resting here. Vera inquired worriedly if Gaster was certain Karstein had gone, as if he wasn't, it would be the end of their relationship. Gaster assured Vera, don't worry; his source is trustworthy, dragons leave their lair more frequently than she may realize, which is why they designate a Guardian with their power to secure it, the guardian guarding Karstein's lair is... ...his Master, Terold Croword. Pluto was taken aback and yelled his ancestor. Surprised, Pluto said it's no wonder he called Karstein his Lord; his ancestor is his guardian. Gaster said Terold Croword was a vagrant lich when he first attracted Karstein's attention 200 years ago, he was talented, but not as much as Karstein. Darios' face suddenly altered, and he asked the guardians whether they could truly trust Terold Croword and not be so devoted to the dragons. Gaster responded, Darios understand why guardians swear allegiance to dragons, becoming a guardian does not entail mental manipulation like Mind Control, and guardians cannot oppose dragons because their lives were at stake, his Master's life had only one goal, and he would give his life to eradicate the existence of those who played with him, understanding his anger better than anyone else, which is why he could trust him. For a brief moment, Vera's eyes glinted. Someone mentioned that it was Karstein's lair. The Dragon Slayers soon saw the entrance to a large cave. As the Dragon Slayers entered, they were surprised to find it brightly lit inside. Instead of growing darker as they ventured further, the soft red light intensified. One of them was confused and wondered why it seemed brighter inside the cave than outside, speculating that there might be lamps or something similar. Pluto expressed his surprise and questioned it. Suddenly, some creatures appeared and growled. The lizards emerged. Vera glanced around and remarked on the number of monsters present. Gaster noted that the guardian wasn't the only creature there, mentioning that the dragon's lair was filled with monsters. A lizard charged at the Dragon Slayers, and Darios swiftly drew his sword to slay it. Gaster raised his hand, conjured a magic circle, and declared that as long as they weren't dragons, they posed no threat to them. Gaster then unleashed Gaster's Ray. An explosion erupted on the slope of a distant volcano. One person looked on in confusion and remarked on the explosion, while another smiled widely, saying that the Dragon Slayers had finally arrived. Rake addressed Seria, mentioning the Dragon Slayers. [4]
Characters[]
- Rohinas Crel Gaianes
- Dragon Slayers
- Four Sorcerers
- Largo Apacain Ereisne Deteirostyn
- Arkin (debut)
- She (mention)
- Rooster Knights (debut)
- Princess (debut)
- Nero (debut)
- Karstein de Red
- Almighty Creature (mention)
- Kiadrys
- Pete Millord
- Karsearin
- Karsenian
- Gods (mention)
- Rosarahim
- Aria Seshenes
- Terold Croword
- Terold Croword's Third Son
- Seria
- Rake
Ability Used[]
- Darios fon Goldbruf
- Sword Aura
- Pluto fon Croword
- Sword Aura
- Gaster Latnile
- Levitation
- Gaster's Flare (debut)
- Gaster's Ray (debut)
- Gaster's Bilzzard (debut)
- Gaster's Touch (debut)
- Eliminate Element (debut)
Locations[]
- Six Nations Alliance of Heid
- Karsel Kingdom
- Karsel Sea
- Sarbazan Kingdom
- Batran Kingdom (mention)
- Libeid Kingdom (mention)
- Karsel Kingdom
- Gaianes Empire
- Shahar (debut)
- Imperial Palace of the Gaianes Empire (debut)
- Shahar (debut)
Objects[]
- Almighty Creature (mention)
- Seals of the Almighty Creature (mention)
- Gaias
- Zaedrasil
- Entertainment (mention)
- Shackles (debut)
Adaptations[]
See Also[]
- Karsearin: The Biography of the Super Dragon
- Karsearin: Adventures of a Red Dragon (Web Novel) - Chapter 215, 216, 217, 218, 219
- Karsearin: Adventures of a Red Dragon (Webtoon) - Episode 136, 137, 138, 139