The Dark Lord stood at the edge of the clearing at the outskirts of Gensokyo, his eyes fixed on the approaching figures of Mother Nova and King Draco. "I've heard about you two," he said, a smirk on his face as he cracked his knuckles. "But are you really ready to face me?" Mother Nova stepped forward, her posture poised and confident. "We are not afraid," she declared. "We will not back down from a challenge." Draco simply snarled, his massive jaws snapping open and shut as he flexed his claws. The Dark Lord grinned. "Good. I like a little fight in my opponents." The three combatants stood still for a moment, sizing each other up. Then, in a blur of motion, Mother Nova darted forward, her form blurring as she tried to confuse her opponent. But The Dark Lord was too quick. He sidestepped her with ease, his corrosive energy lashing out to catch her off guard. Mother Nova staggered back, her movements slowed by the burning pain that spread through her body. "Looks like you're not as fast as you thought," The Dark Lord taunted. "That's the thing about corrosive energy - it eats away at everything, even your speed." Draco lunged forward, his claws slashing through the air as he tried to land a blow on The Dark Lord. But The Dark Lord was ready for him, his body morphing into a corrosive form that deflected the dragon's attack. "You think you can beat me with brute strength?" The Dark Lord sneered. "Please. I've fought creatures much stronger than you." As the battle raged on, it became clear that The Dark Lord was the superior fighter. With his mastery of hand-to-hand combat and his corrosive energy powers, he was able to wear down his opponents with ease. Eventually, Mother Nova fell to his corrosive attacks, her body writhing in agony as the energy ate away at her flesh. Draco let out a roar of fury and charged at The Dark Lord, determined to avenge his fallen partner. But it was no use. The Dark Lord was simply too powerful. With a final blast of corrosive energy, he brought down the dragon king, his victory complete. "I told you I was tough," The Dark Lord said, a wicked gleam in his eye as he stood amidst the carnage. "And now, I am the ruler of this domain."