"And let me remind you, what you're doing doesn't count as true time travel. There is an unchangeable law of space-time, and that is the law of irreversibility."
"The space-time we are in is Point A, while the node of your original space-time is Point A1. Your future is B1. You simply traveled from Point B1 to Point A. Nothing you do will change the history of your own world."
Takeshi gave Future Rogue a basic lesson in common sense.
The Knight Captain's expression shook upon hearing this. He had originally planned to use the Eclipse Gate to travel back 400 years to eliminate the Black Wizard Zeref and Acnologia before they could grow powerful, thereby changing history.
But Takeshi's words completely negated that plan. History was already unchangeable, what was changed would not be the true history.
Future Rogue let out a light chuckle at Takeshi's words. "History? Who cares about history? I don't care about those things at all. What I am about to create is history."
"So what if this isn't my original timeline? The world I was in has already been destroyed. I simply want to rule this world."
Future Rogue spread his arms and shouted loudly.
"Uh... Rule the world? With just these seven Dragons? It's a bit insufficient." Takeshi said indifferently.
"Insufficient?! That's because you don't understand the power of Dragons at all. Seven years from now, in my original world, Acnologia, just one single Dragon, ruled the entire world. Mages and guilds capable of rivaling him simply didn't exist, everyone lived in fear every day. I have seven now. Naturally, I can rule the world. Once I defeat Acnologia, I will be the King of Dragons."
Future Rogue's face was written with arrogance and smugness.
Takeshi shook his head. "It really is insufficient. While Dragons are legends on the Ishgar Continent, there are still quite a few Dragons remaining on the Guiltina Continent. Among them are those who claim they can contend with Acnologia. So, seven Dragons alone are simply not enough."
"What?!"
Future Rogue had not expected that there would be Dragons on the Guiltina Continent.
However, a smile soon appeared on Future Rogue's face. "That's even better then. I originally thought seven Dragons were a bit few. Since Dragons remain on the Guiltina Continent, I'll go there afterward and dominate even more Dragons."
"But before that, I'm going to eliminate you all first!"
Takeshi asked with a look of confusion, "Why? We don't seem to have any conflict. You've got your Dragons, which is a huge harvest. Why move against us? Wouldn't it be best to just leave quietly?"
"Why? There is no why! I just want you people to have a good taste of the terror of Dragons! In my original world, I had to live every day in fear. Why should you people get to live in peace and prosperity?! It's so unfair! At the very least, I'll make you feel the taste of despair and the pain of death."
Future Rogue's expression became distorted, and he shouted with total madness.
Takeshi lightly said, "It looks like you've been driven insane."
"That's right! I'm crazy! I've been crazy for a long time! But so what? It's better for this world to be ruled by a madman than by someone who only knows destruction. You should even thank me, thank me for saving this world from the hands of Acnologia."
"Sorry. My world doesn't need you to save it at all. And I don't think there's anything to be thankful for toward someone who wants my life."
"Hmph! In that case, then go die! Zirconis! Kill him! And while you're at it, kill everyone in this palace."
Rogue gave the order to the giant Dragon with emerald-colored scales beside him.
"Hahahahaha! These humans seem quite delicious!"
"Ahahahaha! Let me see which fellow to start eating first!"
"It's decided! Starting with you..."
Cursed Technique Reversal: Red!
Takeshi raised his palm and launched a red sphere at Zirconis.
The red sphere flew from Takeshi's palm and rapidly struck Zirconis's body.
"Agh!!!"
Zirconis let out a miserable scream as his massive body was sent flying backward.
"What?!"
Rogue's expression changed. He hadn't expected Zirconis to be knocked away so easily by Takeshi.
He knew Takeshi's strength was very formidable, and the combat power shown earlier today was even more terrifying. Therefore, he wanted to get rid of Takeshi. Without eliminating him, who knew what level he would reach in the future? He might even become a threat to his rule.
Whoosh!
Zirconis spread his wings and quickly flew back.
Zirconis looked at Takeshi with a face full of rage. "Bastard! You bastard, that hurt! A mere human! I'll eat you!"
Zirconis opened his huge mouth and bit toward Takeshi. This savage movement, like that of a wild beast, held power that could not be underestimated.
Swish!
Takeshi's figure instantly vanished.
"This bastard! Where did he go?!" Zirconis looked around but couldn't see Takeshi's figure.
"Above you!" Future Rogue shouted a warning.
Zirconis looked up, and just as he saw Takeshi, the Red in Takeshi's hand had already finished condensing.
Boom!!!
Red struck Zirconis's body.
"Aaaaagh!!!"
Zirconis screamed as he plummeted straight down.
Rumble!
The palace buildings below were crushed by Zirconis's weight.
"Bastard! It hurts so much! You damn human! I will absolutely kill you!"
Zirconis was in some pain from being hit below. Although Takeshi's magic hadn't caused any substantial damage, it still hurt a lot.
Most importantly, a mere human had actually caused pain to a member of the great Dragon race like himself. It was simply unforgivable, this sin could only be repaid with the opponent's life.
"As expected. Dragons are such troublesome creatures."
Takeshi suddenly felt a bit of a headache.
"However, the idea of Dragon Slaying sounds quite interesting."
Despite the headache, Takeshi quite liked having an opponent that allowed him to use magic without restraint. In the final match of the Grand Magic Games, he hadn't used his full strength at all, fearing he might accidentally kill those guys.
Not being able to fight to his heart's content had left him feeling a bit suppressed. After all, he had worked hard to train for three months. It would be a waste not to show off his strength.
These giant Dragons were perfectly high-quality opponents.
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