Paradise on Earth part 1 (III)

Even so, more and more appear every second.

The columns of smoke split and expand, taking a definite shape reminiscent of ethereal skeletons hovering around us. Dimitri is surely the source, if we manage to defeat him, these ghosts will surely stop and maybe they will be able to rest in peace.

However, there are so many opponents that we can't get close.

This is getting out of control, I have to try something else. Just the two of us can't handle so many targets at the same time.

I need to think how to get out of this. If someone else would help us, maybe....

"Maria, can you get me a few seconds?"

"Huh? I think I can, what are you planning to do?"

"It's a bit risky but it's the only option I can think of"

"Ok, I'll do my best"

"Thanks, I count on you"

I rolled to the side to dodge an attack and backed up a few steps. Maria stepped into the path and started swinging her spear to ward off as many as she could.

"You shall not pass!" she shouted and I could watch as light gathered at the tip of her weapon, the radiance continued to increase. "Shining Shield!"

At that moment the glow manifested as a solid transparent wall that acted as a shield protecting us, somewhat similar to the ones Alex generates with his kunais. Ghosts can't break through it no matter how hard they try.

When did she learn that? I remember Victor mentioning that there were some Spiritist that could gain some extra slill, he himself had the ability to control his teammates other weapons, and even their minds to a certain degree.

This means that she has surpassed a simple Spiritist, having evolved her weapon and gained a new power. She truly is a girl prodigy.

It's not time to admire her though, there will be time for that.

Now I take a deep breath, close my eyes and concentrate.

I'll bet on this new connection I feel, this small warmth coming from my chest.

In that instant. Yes, something certainly happened between the two of us, an agreement of sorts.

No, not just someone, it was a special encounter. Our souls touched for a moment.

By concentrating I can feel its beat, no matter where in the world you are.

Your life and mine became one for a second.

... that's why I believe.

I trust you.

That it's not just a contract, it's a promise.

If I call you, you will come to my aid.

In your eyes, the red fury of justice.

In your wings, soaring to victory.

In your figure, which imposes a great protective presence.

Abandon your old evil self and rise again as my guardian.

Follow the call of your companion, find my hand that names you and bring an end to my enemies.

"I summon you. Come to our aid, Kurogane!"

From my glove with my illuminated little finger a summoning circle appears, it expands and hovers in the air beside me, no doubt it is the same one that had appeared that time.

In a flash a black shadow appeared with force, as if a meteorite had fallen on the site.

The wind from the impact shook the earth and the deafening sound silenced everyone present.

From the cloud of dust a silhouette glimpsed making a roar that made Dimitri shudder in terror.

An imposing figure. Wings as big as a person, a piercing gaze and commanding respect from his opponents.

He is a shadow dragon, Kurogane.

He has come here following my call thanks to the power of my little finger.

As I thought, that time we made that pact a link was created between the two of us. Not only did it allow us to understand each other, it also gave me the ability to call upon him this time to help us.

"That demonic figure... You really brought a flesh and blood demon to this holy place!? Unforgivable... unforgivable!"

"You call me a demon when you bring the souls of your former enemies to do your dirty work? How dare you have the nerve to say that!?"

Seriously, how brazen can you get to be?

"Asriel, is this the dragon from last time?"

"Yes, he's come to give us a hand"

I stretched out my hand to touch him, to which he stayed still. I don't know if he will be comfortable if I treat him like a pet, however upon seeing us Maria a little reluctantly approached us and did the same.

"Ohhh, it's kind of a strange feeling, though it's not bad. Nice to meet you Kurogane~"

He responded with a slight grunt, I guess he feels it too.

"Well..." I said looking back at Dimitri. "As you see, now it's 3 of us against you and your puppets. Let's see what's better, a bunch of ghosts or my dragon. come on Maria, Kurogane!"