Black Clover: The Son of Fire Dragon Igneel

"Confronting Akatsuki Academy"

Drake didn't care why Akatsuki Academy attacked Hagun Academy; he only knew they were the clown's companions.

He'd fight and defeat them.

Akatsuki Academy's members sensed his fighting spirit; they knew what he was thinking.

Their plan was to completely crush Hagun Academy; retreat was impossible.

As elites from Rebellion, they wouldn't flee.

After Drake's attack on Reisen Hiraga, the others attacked.

A huge black lion pounced, its massive paw swiping down.

Two people sat on the lion's back.

The pink-haired girl with an eyepatch said, "My servant—the Sphinx—isn't an ordinary beast! I used Bloodline Power—Evil God Binding—to inscribe evil into its soul and blood, maximizing its dark power!

Mere human flesh can't withstand it."

Her maid said, "Miss said: My Collar of Subordination turns creatures into my inherent Device. Lions are stronger than humans; with magic, it's very strong!"

The girl in a dress and eyepatch, Kazamatsuri Rinna, was undoubtedly a chuunibyou!

Her dramatic lines, and her maid's almost sarcastic translations, added a comedic touch to the tense battle.

But her ability was powerful.

Magic was considered fate's power, determined at birth.

Kazamatsuri Rinna could grant magic to creatures without innate magic. The Sphinx alone was at least a B-rank sword master; the title 〈Beast Master〉 was well-deserved.

"Impressive power!"

Drake's voice came from beneath the Sphinx's paw.

The huge black lion tilted its head, showing a human-like expression of confusion.

Kazamatsuri Rinna was surprised.

The lion's paw slowly moved; Kazamatsuri Rinna saw Drake.

He stood there, using one hand to block the Sphinx's paw.

The Evil Dragon and Dragonslayer were on his hands; Drake inhaled deeply.

"Hah!"

With a shout, the Sphinx, with the two girls, was thrown away like it had been hit by a hammer.

The onlookers were shocked; they didn't understand what happened.

Touka Toudou looked at Ikki Kurogane; Ikki Kurogane smiled. "Drake mastered that move quickly!"

Touka Toudou recognized it—Ikki Kurogane's technique to sever her Device.

The principle was the same—manipulating ki to release magic instantly, causing massive damage. Drake had taught Ikki Kurogane about ki; mastering this wasn't difficult for him.

Frost spread from the ground, freezing Drake's feet.

〈The Icy Laughter〉 Tsuruya Mio—the only person Drake had met from Akatsuki Academy.

She was a Kyomon Academy contestant in the Seven Star Sword Festival; they'd met during training. Her ability was cold air manipulation; she could freeze opponents at -273°C (absolute zero).

Ice and fire countered each other; it depended on magic power. Tsuruya Mio didn't plan to use absolute zero to defeat Drake; she was creating an opportunity for someone else.

Tatara Yui's Sweeping Centipede Device, roared as she swung it at Drake's neck.

Tatara Yui's attack power was A-rank, relying on her Device. Unlike ordinary swords, Ground Sweeping Centipede could tear through steel with a light swing.

Flames erupted; the frost vanished. Drake raised his arm, meeting the chainsaw.

Sparks flew; Ground Crawling Centipede was deflected. Their strength difference was too great.

Tatara Yui was open; Drake punched her.

"Fire Dragon's Iron Fist!"

But the force rebounded; Drake stumbled back.

"So that's why your title is 〈Unturning〉!"

Tatara Yui's ability was concept interference—rebounding attacks.

Unlike the smiling assassin Drake had defeated before, rebounding and absorbing had advantages and disadvantages; rebounding was simpler and had fewer flaws.

Tatara Yui was far stronger; her reflexes were fast; Drake couldn't use the same method.

Kazamatsuri Rinna seized the opportunity; the Sphinx charged at Drake.

"Beast King Charge!"

The Sphinx charged; its size and speed were immense.

Drake said boredly, "It's lifeless; who are you trying to fool?"

"Discovered? Why?"

The blonde girl in an apron mumbled.

Her decoys had been discovered; she didn't understand what was wrong with her flawless artwork.

Sara Bloodlily, whose title was 〈Bloody da Vinci〉, was troubled; painting was her only pursuit.

The charging Sphinx was a decoy she'd painted; its power was the same as a real one.

But it couldn't defeat Drake.

Drake leaped, his leg striking down like an axe, destroying the fake lion.

Drake saw Kazamatsuri Rinna.

"Show your power, Sphinx!"

The Sphinx roared at Drake.

"My Evil God Binding unleashes dark power; it's Fin… no, Sphinx's dark power—〈Beast King Intimidation〉! The beast king's ability; eye contact shakes the soul."

Charlotte, the maid, explained. "Miss said: Since it's my Device, it can use magic and ultimate techniques; cool, right?"

"Charlotte, the description was unnecessary!"

"My apologies, Miss."

While they bickered, Drake landed; the Sphinx charged.

Drake looked up, his eyes turning vertical.

"Scram!"

The Sphinx stopped, almost throwing Kazamatsuri Rinna and Charlotte off.

As a beast, the Sphinx sensed danger better than humans. It sensed a more terrifying predator; continuing would mean death.

It disobeyed its master, fleeing at high speed!

"Sphinx, what are you doing! Stop!"

Kazamatsuri Rinna's voice faded.

Drake stood, looking at the remaining members.

"I've gathered enough information; let's finish this!"

Regarding the motion sickness of Dragon Slayers:

Many comment on this; the original setting is confusing.

It's said that dragon power damages the semicircular canals, preventing balance, but it's more subjective.

They don't get motion sickness if they don't think it's a vehicle, like Natsu and Happy.

The protagonist can fly, so he won't be easily countered.

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