Editing Hagure Yuusha no Aesthetica:Volume 9 Chapter 1 (section)

===Part 8===
 
"-- Akatsuki!"
 
Listy Sherfied called out in a voice that was like a scream.
 
She did so was because she saw with her own eyes Akatsuki being been taken by surprise. It happened so fast, there was no time for her to warn him.
 
However, Listy clearly witnessed the moment.
 
Without any warning a second dragon had appeared from thin air, and then rammed into Akatsuki, followed by slamming into the arena's wall with him.
 
"Akatsuki!"
 
Listy called out again to see if he was alright. He and the second dragon had been swallowed up in the dust that was stirred up by the impact.
 
Even so, Listy tried to rush over -- however, she wasn't able to.
 
"-!"
 
An obstacle appeared blocking her path.
 
A third dragon.
 
-- And that wasn't all.
 
Near the ceiling of the large arena a fourth dragon appeared.
 
In addition, the dragon Akatsuki almost cut into two had restored itself and begun to move again.
 
At the scene there were now four dragons, that not even Akatsuki could take down with all his strength. It had turned into a completely hopeless situation. However,
 
"...... Move back."
 
Listy said in a low voice to the dragon in front of her without least bit of fear.
 
Even though it let out a ferocious roar, she wasn't concerned.
 
Because compared to her own crisis, there were more important matters. Therefore,
 
"Move back! Don't block the way!"
 
The same time Listy shouted, she invoke her wind magic.
 
Underneath the third dragon's feet blocking her way -- she amassed a much greater amount of air compared to just before, and caused the atmosphere to violently spin upwards, resembling a small-scale tornado. That way it was the air, rather than her magic allowing it to disregarded the dragon's protection, blowing the gigantic figure high into the air.
 
"-Tsu!"
 
Then Listy used flight magic on herself, allowing her to quickly move towards the wall still enveloped in a cloud of dust. To confirm Akatsuki's safety even one second earlier, she invoked a new magic to attempt to disperse the dust.
 
However -- Listy wind magic was unable to clear it.
 
On account the second dragon that attacked Akatsuki had suddenly broke through it, and the magical protection of the dragon had counteracted her strong winds.
 
It to came towards her with its mouth wide open and sharp fangs exposed.
 
Listy should have been on guard against a surprise attack from the dragon, and that gave that serious consideration.
 
But towards the sudden situation, Listy's only thought was on seeing if Akatsuki was alright.
 
As a result, she was caught off guard, and it was too late for her to prepare.
 
"-----"
 
Not to mention a protective barrier, Listy didn't even think to dodge, and only to stare blankly at the fast approaching jaw,
 
"-- Don't get carried away!"
 
Akatsuki returned the favor from before, mounting a surprise attack of his own with a flying kick to the side of the dragon's head.
 
The 10 m gigantic body disappeared off in the horizon.
 
Seeing Akatsuki was safe, Listy's expression was about to change into relief,
 
"...... Akatsuki, you're hurt!"
 
But her heart sank, and she was almost unable to talk.
 
This was because she saw blood dripping from Akatsuki's forehead.
 
However, Akatsuki snorted,
 
"Just a scrape -- I can stop the bleeding immediately."
 
After he said so, he picked up lævateinn with one and began to walk forward.
 
"......!"
 
Listy was about to immediately speak out, however she just manged to swallow her words.
 
She really wanted to tell him -- Not to force himself, and that they should temporary withdraw.
 
Fighting with Kaidou Motoharu, suffering Miu's mental wave, and now the dragon's surprise attack caused his blood to flow. It was obvious how much damage he had taken.
 
Akatsuki's strength should also be nearly exhausted, if not at its limits.
 
...... But.
 
She understood, Ousawa Akatsuki was a person who wouldn't give up.
 
He would only turn ahead, looking directly at all the troubles from the front, moving forward step by step. Fighting together with him in Alayzard that had always been his way.
 
Therefore......
 
Listy Sherfied understood what she should do herself.
 
She concentrated on her AD, materializing her magic staff, and started walking closely behind Akatsuki's back. They were turned towards the four dragons in complete ready for battle.
 
And the next moment -- the life and death struggle between man and king of the demon beasts would begin.