Duel of the Demon Kings

Ruel's bag

Yugo and the Brotherhood of Toffu couldn't believe their eyes. After a long battle with the three demons that Jasmine had said were able to take over the entire world on their own, they had taken them down or so they thought, and they had brought them into the bag without thinking it had been too good to be true.

Now Asuron and his demons were stretching their bodies almost like they had just woken up, instead of being on a three way battle with the Brotherhood, and Jasmine. However the train of thought of all the members of the Brotherhood was lost when Asuron spoke.

"So, are you going to tell us what is all this about? Or are we going to have to really beat the truth out of you?" asked Asuron cracking his knuckles.

"Also, you will have to pay for all the eggs you all destroyed." said Artem holding his fists up.

Jasmine stepped up to answer the Brawling Conqueror.

"I call upon the law of Conquest. I challenge you Asuron the Brawling Conqueror to a battle to the end." said Jasmine to Asuron

"WWWWWWWWWWHHHHHHHHHHHHHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAATTTTTTTT?" screamed everyone but Asuron

"Okay. I accept your challenge. Tomorrow at noon sound good?" asked Asuron

After hearing that both Artem and Len jumped in front of their fearless leader with worried look on their faces.

"Boss, please wait." said Len

"You don't have to say or do anything that these people demand of you." said Artem

"We can just beat them up and be on our way." said Len

"Yeah, they are only kids." said Artem

"HEY!" snapped the Brotherhood

"I know, but I want to end this now if its not much to ask. Besides this guy knows me, I would like to find out why." said Asuron

"I accept your time Conqueror. Tomorrow at noon you will breath your last, and I shall reclaim my freedom." said Jasmine with dark eyes.

At night the Brotherhood of Toffu had again tied the demons once again, this time with chains. Each of the members was a bit confused about the different turn of events that had fallen upon them.

Evangeline, and Amalia kept a close eye on Artem to make sure he didn't try something funny.

"So, you are the fabled Wind Slayer? I pictured you tougher than that, and with a lot more back bone." said Amalia

"It is called loyalty, and for the record I am commander of a great army that has desolated countless kingdoms and warriors. All of which were far more of a challenge than you." said Artem

This only made Amalia furious.

"Amalia, could you bring me something to drink, I think this is going to be a long night." said Evangeline

With a hmp Amalia left the two.

"I need to ask you something." said Evangeline to Artem

"Go ahead, but if this is about me having the same name as a fabled Ocra it is me so ask any other thing if you want." said Artem with a smile.

"IT is not that. I want to know what you guys know about Jasmine." said Evangeline

"Who?" asked Artem

"The armored lady that wants to kill your boss for some reason. I want to know what is really going on." explained Evangeline

"Well, she clearly looks familiar I mean the armor not her per say. And she used an honor bound challenge to challenge the boss. So that leads me to believe that this mysterious person must be a high rank demon, maybe royalty. Sadly I have no idea who she is." explained Artem

Evangeline let out a sigh, and got up.

"Thanks." said Evangeline before going away.

While Evangeline and Amalia kept an eye on Artem, Tristepine and Ruel were keeping an eye on Len.

"And then I smacked that giant spider with Rubilax and then we saved the day." said Tristepin finishing the story.

"Wow, that sounds amazing. Sadly, that is nothing. Back in the Netherworld there was a huge kingdom that was known as the ancient city of Dis. One of the most powerful places due to its great military force and down right riches. We then decided to conquer the city to take it all over." explained Len earning amazed looks from Tristepin and Ruel

"Then what happened?" asked Ruel wanting to hear more about the treasure.

"Well we attacked the city walls and our army clashed with the army of the city. The battle lasted almost two days. Then the king of the city, king Minos, called forth the...law of Conquest." said Len as he just realized something.

"Is everything alright buddy?" asked Tristepin

"Boss I think I know who this guy is." said Len

"Alright, who is he?" asked Asuron

"Actually he is a she." said Ruel

"Okay. Who is she?" asked Asuron

"It has to be someone from the royal family from the city of Dis. That explains how she knew about the law of Conquest. And that also explains why that armor looks so damn familiar." explained Len

"Again I ask, Who is she?!" asked Asuron

"She is the princess of the city! But, why would she want to have our heads on a pike? Shouldn't she be happy that we only took the military and part of the treasure with us?" asked Len

"Who cares. I am going to fight her tomorrow and get this done already." said Asuron

Noon

Everybody gathered at noon to see the battle between Asuron and Jasmine. They had chosen a large empty plain that had some trees around. This way nothing bad would happen to any normal bystanders. The only ones that would see this fight were the Brotherhood of Toffu and Asuron's commanders.

"We doing this to the old rules? The one that dies first loses and the winner keeps the goods." explained Asuron

"Yes. Prepare to meet your end, Asuron." said Jasmine with a serious tone.

With that said the two demons jumped into battle clashing fists with sword. Asuron was going with an all offensive strategy using both his power and speed to his advantage. Jasmine was doing something similar to Asuron's strategy, only that she was swinging her sword to Asuron's head instead beating her opponent down like Asuron was doing.

Asuron kept throwing punches from all sides only for them to be blocked by Jasmine's sword.

Every time they clashed huge shockwaves that cracked several of the trees around them. As the fight continued the two demons kept going strong trying to one up the other.

Time seemed to speed up and slow down at the same time. Fire and energy clashed. Both demons were not letting up.

Jasmine went for a circular slice only to be met with a fiery jab at breakneck speed. It seemed that no matter what the other threw, the other one would be able to block it. As the battle heated up, the two high ranking demons began releasing more and more of their power.

Until Jasmine began to get sloppy with her defense. Something was wrong. She was unleashing even more power than before.

"What is wrong with Jasmine?" asked Yugo

Just as Yugo said that, Jasmine unleashed a powerful roar that came along with a huge burst of dark purple energy that even made Asuron fall back.

"Pinpan, watch out! That armor is cursed!" said Rubilax

"What are you saying Rubi?" asked Tristepine while shielding Evangeline from the shockwaves.

"At first I didn't know for sure, but now I know. That armor is cursed. Isn't that right demons." said Rubilax

"You are right. That is the armor of Berserk. It was used by the most powerful demon from the city of Dis. It is dangerous because the longer it is used in battle the wilder and uncontrollable the wielder becomes." explained Artem

"Yeah. Back then another demon used it against the boss, but the boss ended the fight." said Len

"Could you please tell us what are you talking about before we are all killed?!" asked/demanded Ruel

"Okay, okay. Many years ago back when we were about to conquer Dis, the king of the city called the law of Conquest. This law states that both sides may choose a champion to represent them. The boss went up as the champion, while the king called forth his champion Dante. Who wielded the armor and a powerful spear. The king thought that the battle would be very one sided until the battle started turning into something sort off like this. Seeing this the boss used one of his deadliest attacks and struck the champion down. I fear that this fight may end up the same way." explained Artem

"If that is the case why don't we go in and stop this?!" asked Yugo

"Because the rules of the law of Conquest are very clear. If anyone interferes they are placed into the fight and therefore they will also be deemed opponents." said Len

"What does that mean?" asked Amalia

"It means that if we set foot in this fight we might as well commit suicide." said Len

While this conversation was taking place Asuron kept fighting against the power consumed Jasmine. Having come to the same conclusion Asuron began using far more powerful attacks to knock Jasmine down.

"Ember Punch, Fenix Flare Barrage, Fiery Leg Slice!" Called forth Asuron punching, and kicking at his opponent.

All of these attacks would have been more than enough to strike down entire armies, but Jasmine was still standing after all that Asuron had thrown at her.

"I guess you leave me no choice." said Asuron as he took on a boxing position holding his left arm up filling it with fiery energy.

Jasmine was only roaring now and swinging her sword wildly.

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"Get ready. Killer Instinct." said Asuron as he narrowed his eyes.

"Oh no." said Artem

"What is it?" asked Evangeline

"It is the same attack the boss used to finish his fight with the champion Dante." explained Artem

Jasmine lunged at Asuron and he charged as well.

Once the two warriors were within inches from each other Asuron extended his left arm, but instead of a punch as most people would expect it was an open palm. It touched the chest section of the armor and unleashed a powerful blast of energy that went past the armor itself.

"BLAZING JAB!" said Asuron as his technique did its magic.

Slowly the armor of Berserk began to crack filling with white light. Suddenly in a flash the armor was turned into thousands of little pieces, leaving behind Jasmine covered in a long white sheet.

Jasmine then fell down to the ground unconscious. And Asuron sat down on the ground letting out a long sigh.

Everyone then went up to Asuron to find out what had happened. The Brotherhood of Toffu went to check up on Jasmine believing that Asuron had murdered her. While Artem and Len went to help their boss up to his feet.

"Is she?" asked Ruel

Evangeline placed her hand on Jasmine's neck and felt a weak pulse.

"She is alive, but I thought you said that 'that technique was deadly'?" asked Evangeline looking at Artem and Len

"IN normal circumstances it would be deadly but I made a small modification to the attack at the last possible second. I used an open palm to spread the power of the attack and destroy the armor. She should get some medical attention though." said Asuron

A short while later the whole crew was in a small hospital of sorts waiting to find out what was Jasmine's condition. In the mean time Asuron was explaining to the Yugo and the Brotherhood why they were in the World of the Twelve.

"So you are here to do penance for your sins that you committed during your war campaign." said Yugo

"Yep. So as you can see until I rule this world you have nothing to fear from me." said Asuron with a big smile

That only caused the Brotherhood of Toffu to sweat drop just a little.

Shortly after that an old Ecaflip doctor came out wearing a doctor's coat, an stethoscope, and a rolled up scroll in his hand.

"Doctor is she alright?" asked Evangeline

"Yes my dear. She will make a quick and good recovery. She is resting right now. However this fell out of her would you be so kind as to give it to her when she wakes up." said the doctor handing Evangeline the scroll.

Everyone gathered around Evangeline to look at the scroll that Jasmine had on her.

"We shouldn't look at it. It must be something private." said Evangeline

That was until Asuron snatched it and let it roll open.

"Oops. Look at this it just opened up." said Asuron as he began to read the scroll.

Even though they were against it the Brotherhood began hearing what the scroll was about.

"According to the laws of the great city of Dis...Blah blah blah... Princess Jasmine Star Blade...Blah blah blah...Must follow the royal tradition of matrimony and must marry...ASURON THE BRAWLING CONQUEROR!?" read Asuron

"Wait what? That's why she wanted to kill you?" asked Tristepine

"I never agreed to any arranged marriage." said Asuron

"It says here that, according to the laws of the city of Dis an arranged marriage cannot be broken, however if the groom to be is killed by another man then that man shall take the place of the groom to be." said Len

"That is why she tracked you down and tried to kill you. She must have been engaged to that man you defeated Dante. And she came here to avenge his untimely demise. That is so romantic." said Amalia

"I don't know what your definition of romantic is but she didn't seem heartbroken to me. Please tell me that there is a way to break off the engagement. I am too young to get married." said Asuron

"It says here that the engagement can be broken if the groom to be is killed by a woman, bride to be included. If this is not met then the bride shall be married without a second thought. That is why she wanted to kill you boss. You killed the guy that she wanted to kill. She just doesn't want to get married." explained Len

"Alright then, I have an idea. Get me some ink and paper." said Asuron

The next morning Jasmine woke up in her hospital bed with new clothes and her sword on her side. There was also a small scroll amongst her things. She grabbed the scroll and began reading it.

To my Dearest wife, I have decided to use my authority as the king of the city of Dis to break our engagement.

You no longer have any reason to chase after me or my men. You are free of all form of commitment, I suggest you enjoy your well deserved freedom.

This world is vast and loads of fun. I hope you enjoy it

Asuron

P.S

You should talk to Yugo and his friends they are worried about you.

For the first time in a long time Jasmine began to cry and smile.

"YES!" screamed Jasmine to the winds.

"I hope you find what you are looking for Yugo. Next time we meet let's have a friendly fight." said Asuron as the Brotherhood and the demons went their separate ways.

"I hope you guys find the redemption you are looking for." said Yugo

Ch 2 END