I Was a Small Fish When I Reincarnated, but It Seems That I Can Become a Dragon, so I Will Do My Best - Extra Chapter 192
7-12. Where Is My Brother?
The devil Iubora possessed a skill allowing him to freely transform his body, even serving as a defense. His body’s material was akin to slime, mimicking a devil’s form but not representing his true self.
Despite his appearance, Iubora was a sentient being. Understanding his difference from others, he had instinctively and diligently tried to blend in since birth. As a result, he successfully camouflaged himself as an ordinary devil.
Another devil with a similar ability existed: Abyss. Iubora and Abyss shared the same birthday, both born as amorphous beings. They were fortunately taken in by Atrak.
Iubora and Abyss were not true devils but other entities in devilic guise. Having lived as devils for so long, they were accepted as such by their peers, regardless of their true forms.
“??A failure…”
“Tch, so you know, bastard.”
Altez, who had lived a long time, recognized Iubora’s nature. Created through experiments, such beings lacked self-awareness and failed to mimic others, leading to their immediate disposal. Altez hadn’t expected to face such a being now.
Iubora understood his own nature, having learned from the stone tablet within him. While Altez could harden anything, Iubora possessed a tablet that taught the principles of everything. The value difference was evident, and Iubora mockingly gave Altez the middle finger for discarding it.
“What’s it like losing to a failure?”
“??I won’t lose to the likes of you.”
“Heh. You lost to ‘my brother,’ though.”
“??…! You, how much do you know…!”
“Everything.”
Iubora knew what the angel had done to “the three of us.” He had kept this knowledge to himself, even from other devils and oni. Though Dacia had overheard, Iubora didn’t mind sharing with her, but not now. The focus was on the battle.
Enough talking. Iubora relaxed and transformed his arm into a sharp blade. Nearly immortal, he could afford reckless actions. However, Altez’ ‘Universal Hardening’ remained a problem. Iubora needed a strategy to deal with it while closing in for melee combat.
Iubora had his countermeasures in place. Without hesitation, he flapped his wings to close the distance.
His blade-like arm approached Altez, but a light needle blocked it. Ordinary attacks could be stopped by such small weapons. But that was fine.
“Hey, bastard angel. Where’s my brother? He should still be alive.”
“??He had a very useful skill. That’s why we didn’t dispose of him.”
“Thought so. I’ll ask again, bastard. Where is my brother?”
“??Who knows?”
Altez clearly had no intention of answering. Iubora would have to force the truth out.
Transforming his arm into a shark-like mouth, he bit into Altez’ arm. The speed was too fast for even an angel to react. Despite Altez’ near-immortality, his pure combat skills seemed low.
Biting and restraining Altez’ arm, Iubora transformed his other arm into a spiked shape and stabbed. Altez attempted to counter with a light needle inside the bitten arm and formed a light shield with the other hand, but it was ineffective.
A dull thud echoed as the spikes penetrated. Iubora yanked Altez away and struck his abdomen in mid-air, splitting him in two and sending him into the sea. Both Iubora and Dacia, observing from a distance, watched intently to see how Altez would revive.
Splash…
Ripples dissipated, briefly spreading red blood before disappearing.
Crack!!
“!?”
“??…!”
“Iubora, watch your back.”
Altez, wielding a large light needle, attempted a sneak attack. But Dacia’s speed was still superior, giving her ample time to deflect and create distance.
Iubora moved to Dacia’s side, expressing gratitude.
“Thank you.”
“Don’t mention it. But you owe me an explanation later.”
“Agreed. But first, Dacia-sama, I have a request.”
“What is it now?”
Iubora paused, then spoke.
“…Head to that destination.”