Maybe it's more accurate to say that it’s a giant which has the features of a Dragon. A form which is close to a human. But it has wings, a tail, and its head is completely that of a Dragon.
“—The legendary Dragon, “Crime Force Dragon” Grendel.”
The man wearing the robe says that, and the giant Dragon with sharp fangs opens its jaw. Its eyes glowing in silver colour are bright and sharp, and it's filled with hostility and killing intent.
[Guhahahaha. It's been a while since going through the Dragon Gate! So, who is my opponent? He’s here, right? The insanely strong guy that I love so much!”
We become speechless at the sudden appearance of the mysterious Dragon. The size of its body rivals that of old-man Tannin.
Except, there is a major difference with old-man Tannin. It’s not about its appearance.
——The quality of the aura around its body is very ominous.
It has a black aura where you can see its evilness from just one look.
A human-size black snake, Vritra, appears from Saji’s shadow.
Vritra makes the brightness of its iris darker, and releases a shocking voice.
[……! Grendel……!?]
Yeah, I remember now.
Sensei spoke of this guy few days ago. B-But……I was told that he was already terminated……! What’s going on……?
Vritra continues.
[……Impossible. This guy was terminated by the first Beowulf where there was nothing left after ending its tyranny.]
The giant Dragon, Grendel, looks at me and Vritra.
[——! This is interesting. The Heavenly Dragon, the red one! Vritra is also here! What’s with that look?]
The Dragon narrows its silver eyes while taking interest.
“The Two Heavenly Dragons have already been terminated, and are now sealed into the Sacred Gears.”
Hearing the words of the man wearing the robe, the Dragon laughs loudly.
[Guhahahahahaha! What the, so you guys were taken down as well! Pitiful! Pitiful indeed! Heavenly Dragons, my ass! You guys were also terminated! Oh well, this certainly is it! An opponent who is good for my awakening!]
The Dragon spreads its wings to the side after making a laugh, and lowers its posture!
H-He’s coming……! This is bad! The quality of its aura is that of a Dragon with quite a threat!
I’m not in my usual state, and we don’t have all our members here!
Xenovia and Irina make a stance with their sword.
“……Are we fighting him?”
“B-But, it’s my first time fighting a legendary Dragon!”
“It’s the same for me. I fought against those fake Midgardsormrs and baby Fenrirs in the battle against Loki……but no matter how you look at him, he is a Dragon-King class or higher!”
Yeah, it's exactly like what Xenovia said. This Dragon, it’s emitting an aura of a Dragon-King or higher.
The man wearing the robe says it under this tense atmosphere.
“……Sekiryuutei, are you not going to wear your armour?”
“Sorry. I’m not feeling well.”
“……This is a problem. One of the main objectives is the battle between you and Grendel.”
E-Even if you say that……
I also want to use it if I can! No, I should try call calling Ddraig again.
“……Ddraig. Can you hear me, Ddraig? It seems like we have a little problem here. The Dragon called Grendel is our opponent. Hey, Ddraig!”
I shout towards the jewel.
……There’s no response. Is he still sleeping?
When I thought like that—
[…………]
Oh, somehow, it seems like there is a response.
“Ddraig, hey, what’s wrong?”
I ask once again. And then—
[……Onii-chan, who are you?]