Chapter 18 - Scorch vs Silver

Argent rested and made sure to be in top shape before the battle with the scorch dragon: Velgrynd.

The two are now in the same dimension Veldanava and Argent fought in.

Although, another feature was added in this dimension. Solid ground was added, this is done for the people sparring to have some foothold and not just float in space.

Four people are currently standing in this place. Argent and Velgrynd will be the ones fighting. Veldanava and Lait are watching the fight and making sure the dimension doesn't cause problems outside. Since, true dragons, if they fought, can cause catastrophes that can affect even when in a different dimension.

"Alright you two, are you ready to fight?" asked Veldanava who was in between the two, who both nodded.

"Remember this isn't a fight to the death, if one of you gives up or is knocked out, the other is the winner. I'll interfere if it starts getting too serious and may cause one if not both of your death," explained Veldanava looking at the two seriously.

"Well then begin!" Veldanava took his distance to where Lait was and made a barrier for the two of them.

Meanwhile, the two who are meant to fight have already started as the words left Veldanava's mouth.

Velgrynd wanting to finish this as fast as possible used her Burning breath again at Argent. Which he dodge and made several magic circles aiming at Velgrynd and fired.

The Magic Argent fired didn't do much damage to Velgrynd. This did not faze Argent one bit. As he already fought Veldanava which most of his magic Arsenal is also useless.

He tried physical attacks. He darted toward her planning on landing a punch filled with Battlewill to her face. She grabbed the fist that was in front of her.

She then raised Argent using his arm to throw him to the ground. Which Argent change his position midair to land in his feet.

He tried a kick to her side that she block with her arm and moved her right fist to his stomach that made contact pushing Argent several meters away.

"This is getting nowhere." muttered Velgrynd as she made magic circles all aimed at Argent.

The tens of flame base attacks continuously fired at Argent non stop. Argent used both magic attacks to counter some while using barriers to block others. A few still manage to hit him, thanks to Veldanava's body the damage was minimal.

Then a large magic formation appeared in his feet. He could hear Velgrynd say the words "scorch circle"

A magic attack that was a superior version of Ifrit's flare circle. Argent burnt, and did his best to escape the formation.

"ahgahh!!!"

Once outside everyone can see his body all burnt up. Leaving marks that looked like second degree burns in his entire body.

"Argent-sama!" Argent can hear Lait's voice in the far distance. But, he doesn't have the Luxury to lose focus.

"Are you giving up yet?" asked Velgrynd. If his body wasn't made by Veldanava it would have left no trace of Argent.

Not only that, only Velgrynd and Veldanava knew but the scorch circle has been imbued by Velgrynd's ultimate skill as well, making it much hotter than it normally should.

Velgrynd's respect for Argent (not that she knew, she had any) rose by a lot for tanking that attack and only leaving with that much damage.

I guess big brother's creation of his body should be complimented for its durability as well

Argent used his ultraspeed regeneration to heal himself. Normally it would have healed instantly but for reason he didn't know it was slower than usual.

Thankfully Velgrynd didn't plan on attacking him while he healed himself. Showing him some leeway for tanking her attack.

Once completely healed he had to change his tactics if not he'll lose quickly.

Using form hide and flashstep in succession, Argent appeared in front of her. She dodge the Sword slash after sprouting her wings and flying.

Argent followed her and flew as well.

"So that is the sword that big brother gave you?" asked Velgrynd as she launch a great flaming pillar at Argent.

"hm? Ah yes. It feels cheating using this super durable body already. But I can't exactly not use this weapon." replied Argent slashing the pillar with his sword.

"Hoh? You seem to be underestimating me? You think a mere sword can change the tides of this battle?" asked Velgrynd with her words laced with anger.

"No, even with the Sword I can't win. But, I might be able to damage you even a bit."

"You sure are arrogant. Why don't I show you when I'm serious then."

He used his sword and rushed to Velgrynd. Using his speed he made a horizontal slash from the size aiming for Velgrynd's body.

*Ching*

Velgrynd also materialized a sword of her own. The Blue dragon sword made from her own magicules. A broad sword that is comparable to Mythical grade.

She block the attack and made a quick slash at Argent which caused Argent's arm to be heavily wounded. She didn't stop there, she also fired several scorch blast.

Crap! Crap! Can't dodge!

Scorch blast is similar to the fire ball of the fire element. However instead of the normal fire this one uses Velgrynd's scorch element. Making it several hundred times hotter.

Once the attacks subsided what could be seen from where Argent once was, is an ice ball with a height of 3 meters.

It was the "Nitro Sphere" a mix of great magic from the water and ice element. This is an Argent original spell.

It uses an improved version of water jail called Hydro ball that was then frozen.

The sphere exploded showing Argent. His arm still regenerating, his body scorch showing his muscles in some parts of his body. Clothes all burnt up showing his naked body.

The most notable thing is his expression of pure euphoria.

"Ah, his enjoying this too much again." Veldanava said watching everything unfold.

"Again? Veldanava-sama" Lait who heard his voice asked.

"Well when we fought here, it was a normal sparring just like now, although less brutal. Then when Argent suffered a major damage he started smiling creepily. You could say it might be due to being a demon and having an unstable soul previously, that has made a part of him warp. That smile means his enjoying the fight so much that he'll do everything to make it last longer." explained Veldanava.

He even made a black hole

"Hahaha now this is very fun." Argent raised his arms spread wide. Clothes once again covered his body.

He rushed to Velgrynd who landed to the ground.

She used scorch blast once again to attack Argent. But this time the attack was slash.

Velgrynd prepared her sword for the battle. The two then fought using their sword for several minutes. With the occasional punch and kicks from Velgrynd.

Velgrynd is more of a hand to hand fighter than a swordsman. But using bare hands against an opponent could place her in a disadvantage.

While Argent started getting even more serious. Velgrynd is still the one who has the upper hand in the fight.

Argent's body was a mess, yet he still continuous. For his part, Velgrynd has shown signs of being wounded although only small cuts.

Reasons being that the quality of their sword are just that different. While Velgrynd's was a mass produce from her magicules. Argent's was a masterpiece of Veldanava.

"This is starting to be a pain" she casted several great scorch magic on all sides of Argent. Trapping him in a prison covered in scorch magic.

That's dangerous! There's even one above me as well! What to do, quick Analyze it!

Argent started analyzing the great magics. Although for some reason the magic seems to be different from the usual magics. They are strengthened and Argent didn't know that. Even with thought acceleration.

Come on Analyze it!

More!

More!

More speed!

More computing powers!

I need more!!!

If an extra skill can't handle it, give me a much powerful one!!!

<<Confirmed. Extra skill sage is evolving to the unique skill Great sage... Successful>>

There!

Argent was able to escape the magics just in time. Although his leg got caught in one of the attacks.

"That was a close call! Hahaha." Argent laughed dryly. "all right let's continue."

"I'll make sure you stay down this time." Velgrynd said.

"Scorching Disaster!" the entire area was replaced into scorching lands. Which boasted several thousands of degrees. That wasn't the attack, it was an effect of the attack that is to come.

In front of Velgrynd a palm size glowing orb is floating. That then fired to Argent. The orb started growing bigger and bigger as it moves forward leaving a trail of melted land in it's wake.

"Cryo Rampant! 10 gates!" 10 walls of ice appeared in front of Argent. The walls couldn't do much from the orb but it did slow it down for Argent by several seconds. And seconds multiplied by thousands via thought acceleration is more than enough for him.

"It took awhile but Cocytus!(freezing hell) " using the new great sage's analytic ability and computing ability, Argent tried one of Rain's speciality.

It was an attack that freeze everything near in a 30km radius. If aimed at an individual it could even freeze a flame lord solid.

The target of Cocytus is the orb which was frozen in place after Argent placed all of his magicules in the Magic. As an effect of the Magic, the once scorching lands is now covered in ice. Ice not snow, completely covered by several inches of ice.

Argent then dropped to the ground. Showing his defeat in this battle.

The three people all gathered to where Argent was. Veldanava ordered Lait to bring Argent back. Which left Veldanava and Velgrynd in the dimension alone.

"So, did he pass your test?" asked Veldanava.

"He was able to injure me, so yes he passes." Replied Velgrynd. "That demon has pique my interest. Sure, I'll watch over him for you brother."

"I'm glad that you accepted." smiled Veldanava. "and also my other request?"

"If he ever gets out of control I'll take care of him. Obviously I wasn't that serious in my fight earlier. So I should be able to dispose of him." said Velgrynd. "however, it feels like he wasn't serious either in the fight. I mean half way through he started getting stronger and better."

"That's because it hasn't even been a full 24 hours since he got his new body. His still getting used to it yet, he also evolved one of his skills mid fight. Not to mention the mental exhaustion of fighting two true dragons in less than a day interval."

"So you're saying his stronger than what he showed in this fight?"

"Well all I could say is, he wasn't lying when he said he could harm you with his blade right? You shouldn't let your guard down because you're strong." said Veldanava.

"Brother another question, how did he stop my scorching disaster? I couldn't see it clearly because of the steam coming from my attack and the walls of ice." asked Velgrynd curious. Of course it wasn't because she knew her attack was superior. But because it was imbued with her ultimate skill given to her by her brother.

Understanding what she meant Veldanava explained how Argent was able to stop it.

"Scorching disaster was indeed stronger than Cocytus especially with what you did. Argent also had less than a third of his magicules left, so even if he poured everything it wouldn't be enough to stop it."

"Then how did he do it?"

"It was because of the magicule orbs that I gave him. It should be stored inside him somewhere, he took the magicules that he needed and more to cast a Cocytus that was several times stronger than normal. In a way you both Amplified your attacks at each other." said Veldanava.

" I see." Velgrynd understood."his quite cunning that dem- *cough* sorry I mean Argent."

"Yes he is, that's why he'll be perfect for his job."

A/N: obviously Velgrynd wins duh~ she has an ultimate skill of course she wins.

Argent just got great sage and doesn't even have gluttony yet. Not to mention a demon lord seed.

FYI this great sage is just a skill. Similar to when ciel left Raphael and Raphael just turned into a normal ultimate skill. Great sage doesn't have an ego or a voice.

I have a bit of mix feelings for the fight. Since I know velgrynd could wipe the floor with Argent but I need to show Argent's strength which if you didn't know he barely has any skills!

I hope I portrayed Velgrynd's strength properly without downgrading her.

Infact Argent should be complimented for tanking ultimate skill attacks. Props to the body made by veldanava.

I made new attacks for both Argent and velgrynd since, velgrynd only learned some of her attacks in the far future like parallel existence which she learned after veldora was sealed. (but I'll change when she gets it.)

And Argent is a researcher as a hobby. He studies everything, especially magic that's why he'll have a couple more Argent original magics after mixing and improving present magics. I think it was called compound magic?

Anyway see you guys next week. Next chapter should be interaction between velgrynd and Argent.