Intergalactic conquest with an AI-Chapter 314 Emperor Sword. {5}

From the crystal, a figure began to emerge, a humanoid form clad in sleek, crimson armor. The figure stepped out of the crystal, its movements fluid and deliberate. Its face was obscured by a helmet, but its presence was unmistakably powerful.

The dragon remained still, its massive form now serving as a backdrop for the mysterious figure. The energy field holding Rex in place dissipated, and he stumbled slightly as he regained control of his body.

"Who... who are you?" Rex asked, his voice cautious as he gripped his claymore tightly.

The humanoid figure that emerged from the dragon's head was unlike anything Rex had ever seen. She appeared to be a human female, but with a pair of radiant, fiery red wings that shimmered like molten lava.

Her presence was both awe-inspiring and intimidating, her helmet visor locking onto Rex with an intensity that made his white wings flicker nervously.

The girl floated closer to Rex, her movements graceful and deliberate. She tilted her head slightly, her mechanical voice crackling as she spoke in the same language Rex had used. "Before I answer your question, you must first answer one of mine."

Rex's eyes narrowed, his body tense as he prepared for anything.

[Scan complete]

[Threat Level: Tier 6 Stellar Commander (Middle).]

[Warning: Host level is too low to face such a dangerous entity. The only option is trun..]

Rex swallowed hard, his grip tightening on his claymore.

{A Tier 6 entity?}

Just when he thought the dragon was the biggest threat, this girl appeared, and she was even more dangerous.

"Sure, ask," Rex said, his voice steady despite the tension coursing through him. "If I know the answer, I'll try to answer."

The girl's glowing eyes bore into his. "Why can you use one of the Kaelzar Emperor's abilities? Even though your use of it is not even one-third of its real power, it was unquestionably his ability. Now tell me, What is your relationship with my father?"

Rex blinked, caught off guard by the question. "Your father? Wait... you mean the Kaelzar Emperor?"

The girl nodded, her expression unreadable but her voice carrying a hint of urgency. "Yes. My father. Answer me."

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Rex took a deep breath, his mind racing. "Well, it's true that I met the Kaelzar Emperor before. He gave me something... but this ability I used, I got it from my wife."

"Your wife?" the girl repeated, her tone sharp. "And how is it that you met my father? Do you have proof?"

Rex hesitated, then summoned the golden circle that hovered behind his back. The artifact glowed faintly, its intricate design pulsing with energy. "I don't know if this counts as proof, but this is what he gave me."

The girl's eyes widened as she stared at the golden circle. Her body began to tremble, her fiery wings flickering as if reflecting her emotions.

She reached out, her hand glowing with the same red energy as her wings, and the golden circle floated toward her. She shrank it down until it was no larger than her palm, cradling it gently.

"If you have this..." she whispered, her voice breaking. "Does this mean my father fell at the hands of the Khryssari...?"

She fell to her knees, her fiery wings drooping as the weight of her realization crushed her. The golden circle was her father's most powerful artifact, a symbol of the Kaelzar Emperor's authority and strength.

It was only passed down to the next emperor upon the previous one's death. And since the Kaelzars were immortal, its presence in Rex's possession could only mean one thing... her father was gone.

Rex watched her, his expression softening. "I don't know how he died," he said gently. "But the war you mentioned happened over a thousand years ago. According to my wife, she was the last Kaelzar. But since you call the last Kaelzar Emperor your father... does that mean you're her sister or something?"

The girl looked up, her glowing eyes filled with a mixture of grief and determination. "I am Zynaria, daughter of the last Kaelzar Emperor."

"And you said your wife is the last Kaelzar..... But how... how is this possible? I was sealed within the dragon to protect the fortress. I never thought I would awaken to a world where my family was gone."

Rex kneeled beside her, his white wings folding gently. "I'm sorry. I didn't know... but if you're her sister, then you're family too. Cleo, my wife, she's been carrying the weight of the Kaelzar legacy alone for a long time. Maybe... maybe this is a chance for you to reunite."

Zynaria stared at him, her fiery wings flickering as she processed his words. "Cleo... my sister... she's alive?"

Rex nodded. "Yeah.... But she's also been through a lot. If you're willing, I can take you to her."

Kael'ara stood, her wings flaring with renewed energy. "Take me to her. I must see her... I must know what happened to our people."

Before Rex and Zynaria could make their next move, the dragon suddenly raised its massive head, its glowing red eyes fixed on the void of space. It let out a deafening roar, the sound reverberating through the void.

Rex tensed, his white wings flaring as he took a cautious step back. "What's happening?" he asked, his voice tight with unease.

Before anyone could answer, a massive spatial crack tore open in the void. From it emerged a colossal claw, its surface shimmering with an otherworldly green energy.

The claw moved with terrifying speed, piercing the dragon's side and pinning it in place. The dragon roared in pain, its massive form writhing as it struggled against the claw's grip.

Zynaria stared at the claw, her fiery red wings blazing with intensity. Her aura exploded with a crimson light surrounding her as she shouted, "Khryssariii!"

She launched herself toward the claw, her hands crafting a spear of pure stellar energy. With a powerful throw, she hurled the spear at the colossal claw; the impact created a massive explosion. But the attack barely scratched the claw's surface.

From the spatial crack, Xytrallia emerged, the Khryssari Queen. Her humanoid form was deceptively small compared to the dragon, but her presence was overwhelming.

She appeared next to Zynaria in an instant, her movements so fast they were almost imperceptible. With a casual punch, she struck Zynaria in the stomach, sending her flying through the void.

"Is that all you have, little girl?" Xytrallia taunted, her voice dripping with mockery. Her words were effective, as Zynaria's fiery wings flared brighter, her rage igniting.

She charged at Xytrallia with incredible speed, each acceleration generating powerful shockwaves that rippled through space.

The two clashed head-on, their battle becoming a blur of crimson and stellar energy. Zynaria wielded her spear with precision, each strike aimed at Xytrallia's vital points.

But Xytrallia fought with effortless grace, her small humanoid form glowing with stellar energy as she deflected and countered every attack. The battle was fierce, but it was clear that Xytrallia was toying with her opponent.

Finally, Xytrallia raised a hand, summoning nearby meteorites with a flick of her wrist. The rocks hurtled toward Zynaria, striking her with devastating force. The impact left Zynaria injured and immobilized, her fiery wings flickering weakly.

Xytrallia floated closer, her glowing eyes studying Zynaria with a mix of curiosity and amusement. "Oh my, a full body made of living metal? I'm so lucky today. But I wonder... should I eat you to make myself stronger? It's really tempting... Mmm, oh, I know! I'll take you as a gift for my cute son!"

She extended her hand, forming a claw of pure energy to pull Zynaria toward her. Zynaria tried to struggle, but her injuries left her powerless to resist.

"Wait! Hold on, Xytrallia!" Rex shouted, finally reaching the scene after the chaotic energy of their battle had calmed. He hovered nearby, his white wings glowing faintly as he tried to catch his breath.

Xytrallia turned to him, her expression lighting up with delight. "Mmm? Rex! What are you doing here?" she asked, her tone cheerful as if they were meeting at a casual gathering rather than in the middle of a battlefield.

Rex pointed at Zynaria, his voice urgent. "We actually came here for her."

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Xytrallia glanced at Zynaria, then back at Rex, her glowing eyes narrowing slightly as she considered his words. "Mmm, while I don't really care if you have one or two servants to release stress, you can't use this one, my love. She killed many of my sons in the last war."

As she spoke, Xytrallia tightened her grip on Zynaria, causing the Kaelzar princess to scream in pain. Rex's eyes widened, his wings flaring as he stepped forward. "Xytrallia, wait! She's not just some servant... she's Cleo's sister!"

Xytrallia paused, her glowing eyes flickering with surprise. "Cleo's sister? That Kaelzar woman you call wife?" She tilted her head, her grip on Zynaria loosening slightly. "Mmm, this complicates things."

Rex nodded, his expression turning serious. "She's family. And if you hurt her, Cleo will never forgive you. Or me, for that matter."

Xytrallia sighed, her playful demeanor returning. "Oh, fine. You're lucky I'm in a good mood today." She released Zynaria, the energy claw dissipating as the Kaelzar princess floated weakly in the void.

Rex quickly moved to Zynaria's side, his wings forming a protective barrier around her. "Are you okay?" he asked with his voice filled with concern.

Zynaria nodded weakly, her fiery wings flickering as she tried to regain her strength. "I'll live... thanks to you."