32 – Dragon Education (2)
32nd Chapter
He claimed to have killed all humans. It was a terrifying declaration without equal.
“It’s so frightening.”
“…Allen, he has no soul.”
It was astonishing to see the dragon discard its lair and move. Is it because it’s a young dragon that it moves differently from ordinary dragons?
“Well, there are all sorts of characters like that…”
Erin shook my hand and said, “Incompetent~♡ What should we do?” By this point, I realized she wasn’t joking and was really entrusting me with the command. “Think of something, even if it’s worse than a monkey’s idea~♡” Damn girl. Even though I didn’t like it, dealing with unexpected situations is the role and ability of a commander. I had to do what needed to be done, despite my discontent with that warrior, Meskaki’s attitude. First, I assessed the situation.
＜Monster Information＞
Name: Caesius
Species: Blue Dragon
Status:
[Strength: 200] [Agility: 378]
[Stamina: 620] [Intelligence: 65]
[Mana: 748] [Divine: 0]
Possessed Abilities:
[Dragon’s Aura Lv.3] [Self-Healing Lv.7] [Mana Regeneration Lv.8] [Mana Circulation Lv.5] [Physical Resistance Lv.7] [Mana Resistance Lv.9] [Curse Resistance Lv.10]
Current State:
-Rage
Just as if speaking of receiving the blessing of magic power, even a young dragon boasted extraordinary stats and characteristics. It was already superior to Leticia in terms of magic power and related attribute levels.
‘If that’s a dragon that has surpassed the hatchling stage….’
Just how strong are dragons that have lived for a long time?
By the way, if we had fought against a Rare, it would have been a headache. Since those stats were probably inflated by more than half. Erin’s judgment of selling the Rare as a whole was correct.
However, on the contrary, if it were not a Rare, there would be enough remaining specs even after hunting. Although their specs were far superior to that of an obsidian golem, those golems were easily subdued by these creatures without a single scratch.
And unlike the golem, which lacked a clear counter element, we have an extreme countermeasure this time.
“Aria, bind the dragon’s movements. Frey will take aim and attack.”
I pointed with my finger to designate the location.
“There, between the round roofs, positioned at the end of that pinnacle tower.”
“Hah! Just trust only me!”
Please, don’t say such things while drinking. It means that trust hasn’t been built.
“Leticia, can you block the magic that the dragon shoots? Like Salamander’s flames…”
“I understand.”
Is it possible?
Although young, a dragon is still a dragon. It might not be easy to stop it with ordinary spirits. However, as if my worries were completely unnecessary, Leticia smiled confidently and responded.
“Yes, I can do it.”
“Alright, then I’ll leave it to you.”
“Inferior, am I?”
Erin asked about her role. By now, she should have figured it out without being told, so I wondered why she was asking.
“If a dragon comes to attack, you should intercept it then.”
“Sure.”
I looked to the side.
“Clara, you stay behind with me.”
“…Okay.”
Anyway, Clara’s memorization and spells don’t work on the dragon. Memorization can’t penetrate its tough scales, and even stabbing with a dagger doesn’t have much effect due to its low power. There’s not much merit in her moving around like a gnat in front of it, taking risks. It’s better to send her later if necessary.
“Frei, do you know what’s most important?”
Frei said she was in charge of sniping the dragon, then suddenly blushed a little and seemed taken aback.
“You? … Ah, Allen. You, with such a sudden confession… even if you ask, I can’t give you an answer.”
Is she crazy?
“Don’t talk nonsense…”
As I spoke in disbelief, Frei changed her expression and laughed lightly.
“hahahaha, wasn’t it fun?”
Apart from the fun, if it really happens like that, I won’t be dragged to the judgment of the pulpit.
“Anyway… I have a favor to ask.”
“Yes, Allen.”
At that moment, the dragon roared.
“hahahahaha, it’s amusing to see how helpless you are trembling in fear!”
“…Is the dragon naturally arrogant like that?”
“Perhaps it’s because of its age. It doesn’t know how terrifying the world can be.”
To put it simply, it seems like the dragon is going through an adolescent phase. No wonder the way it speaks…
“Show me mercy.”
– The Blue Dragon Kaishius activates [Icy Embrace].
With the activation message of magic, a huge and sharp ice lump was instantly formed. The ice lump was not just large, it was even larger than the dragon itself.
Because of its size, even the sun shining above us was blocked. It felt overwhelming for a moment, but everyone in the party except me seemed fine.
“hahahahaha, let’s go!”
Sipping a mouthful, Ser-Aria put the bottle to her lips and drew her bow. Perhaps the dragon also realized that we were trying to confront it; it dropped the enormous ice monster it had created.
Crack!
Then, the sound of a crisp whip crack echoed, and a fire-breathing lizard emerged.
“Salamander, if you can’t stop it, that’s 500 spankings for your butt ♥”
…But it feels like I can fight it off.
The spirit mage Leticia activates [Fire Release].
The salamander’s mouth widened, and a scorching blaze spread out in a fan shape.
Fooohooohooo!!!
The falling ice-covered in flames soon melted the large chunk.
The spirit mage of the Hero Party is truly different. Even though there is compatibility, to eliminate the dragon’s magic with only the power of the Four Great Spirits.
Meanwhile, Seraiah’s arrows began to press the dragon. When the thin membrane was targeted by the divine archery arrows, the dragon couldn’t sit still.
“Ouch, it’s not hitting! That guy is fast!”
Did he just miss a step because of the damn booze?
Nevertheless, he was still able to tie down the dragon’s position as intended. Whenever the beast showed any sign of trying to move, Ser-Aria’s arrow immediately targeted that direction.
“How dare these vermin.”
The fact that his movements were being confined by a mere archer’s arrow seemed to irk the dragon.
– Blue Dragon Kaisius unleashes the Ice Storm.
“Then try blocking this.”
Just as before, a large ice storm emerged, this time creating dozens of them.
It covered the sky of Aesentelle. If it was dangerous, it looked incredibly dangerous.
Upon seeing it, Commander Ben Grief exclaimed in astonishment.
“Oh, hero! The capital will be damaged…!”
“It’s fine~.”
Erin looked at Leticia.
“Is it possible?”
“hehehe, definitely.”
Leticia swung her whip vigorously. Then, she struck Salamander’s buttocks with a snap and began chanting an incantation.
“Oh, spirits of nature, according to the contract I made with you, transfer your power to me.”
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– The elemental sage Leticia activates [Spirit Possession].
Spirit Possession. It was a characteristic that existed in Leticia’s status window, and it was also a unique combat style of the character named Leticia in the game “Dungeon In Evil”.
It is a sorcery of the elemental sage that allows them to possess a contracted spirit within their own body, enabling them to wield its power as if they themselves have become the spirit.
Even if the judgment of the spirit and the elemental sage aligns, there still exists a brief moment for the command to be conveyed, but even that can be shortened.
The appearance of the salamander disappeared. At the same time, Leticia’s green eyes were dyed crimson, and she could feel the presence of the spirit within her.
To explain it briefly… “Salamander, I will make use of your power to my heart’s content.”
The story was that Letisia had merged with Salamander.
Using spirit possession, Letisia’s stats have changed significantly.
＜Character Information＞
◈Name: Letisia
◈Occupation: Spirit Mage
◈Stats
[Strength: 205 (▲120)] [Ag
[Stamina: 223(▲30)] [Intellect: 50]
[Magical Power: 437(▼300)] [Sacred: 0]
◈ Possessed Abilities
[Summon Spirit Lv.7] [Whiplash – Spirit Enhancement Lv.9] [Sixth Sense Lv.5] [Spirit Possession Lv.5] [Magical Power Circulation Lv.4] [Magical Power Recovery Lv.6] [Contractor of the Spirit King Lv.??] [Physical Resistance Lv.5]
◈ Condition
-Spirit Possession: Salamander
Strength, agility, and stamina stats have all greatly increased under the influence of Salamander. However, magical power has decreased; that was the magical power consumed during the possession process.
In particular, the strength noticeably became stronger. The strength, which originally did not exceed 85, skyrocketed to be on par with Seru-Aria. How should I use this power?
Kwaaang!!!
…It was used when whipping like that. When I swung the flame-engulfed whip, the bricks on the ground shattered.
Letitia witnessed the ice monsters falling from the sky with an ecstatic smile.
“Let me turn them into dust.”
-Lethecia, the Elemental Mage, activates [Flame Storm].
As Letitia twirled her whip, lifted towards the sky, a tremendous blaze of heat engulfed the heavens, swirling in turmoil.
Whoosh!!!
The ice monsters of the Blue Dragon were swallowed by the flames, leaving no trace behind, just as Letitia had described, only dust remained.
“…Such feeble creatures!”
The dragon, perhaps deciding that nothing magical could happen as long as Leticia was around, beat its wings and flew away quickly.
“You’re behaving too much like we want you to…”
If there was a race wiser than dragons, it was probably Wisdom. It felt strange because it went too well.
“You’re coming knowing it’s a trap.”
“What are you talking about?”
“That’s how arrogant I am. As a dragon, I think I have no chance of being swayed by the will of insects like humans.”
It’s beyond grade 8 thought.
“You have an impressive idea in various ways…”
“… Frey, know
After hearing Clara’s words, Frey smirked.
“Because of fate.”
Fate?
“Oh well.”
As they were speaking, the dragon rushed towards Leticia. The creature with raised claws aimed to strike at Leticia.
However, the dragon’s claws did not reach Leticia.
Kuuung!!!
There was a blonde kid who blocked the dragon’s claws.
“Where are you going, little lizard ♡”
It was Erin. She had blocked the charging dragon as we had discussed beforehand.
To withstand the force of the dragon’s sudden descent from the sky, she truly possesses an ignorant amount of strength…
However, suddenly the dragon opened its mouth wide.
“How foolish. Blocking my path.”
-Blue Dragon Caius activates [Frost Breath].
It seems that while pretending to attack with its claws, it was planning to unleash its breath.
“Realize your foolishness through death, mortal.”
I saw that.
The dragon, still lacking experience, continued to make mistakes due to its arrogance.
It seemed like it didn’t even know what was in front of it right now.
“A breath attack?”
Erin smirked.
“Why don’t you give it a try~♡”
With Erin’s playful provocation, the dragon unleashed its breath attack. Right towards her, standing in front of it.
Kuwaaa!!!
An intense cold spread in all directions. The split cold clung to walls and shields, freezing wherever it hit.
But the dragon’s expression was not good. His eyes were full of confusion.
It was understandable. The phenomenon of the cold spreading in all directions was strange in itself.
“How could this be…!”
“Hmph, that expression is truly ridiculous~♡”
Erin had split the breath with the holy sword and magic, so the weakened cold was spreading everywhere.
“Lord, your faithful servant prays for the divine judgment upon me. Please bestow upon me the spear of light that will judge evil.”
As she spoke, Frey’s prayer was completed.
-The Holy Maiden Frey activates [Song of Judgment].
As the prayer was completed, Frey’s sanctity surged towards the heavens.
!
The clouds parted, revealing a magnificent spear shining brightly from the sky.
“…Holy Maiden?”
The dragon looked around with bewildered eyes, then was startled to find Frey. It quickly flapped its wings in a frenzy.
“Where are you trying to run away!”
-Xingong Seria activates [Explosive Rage].
As Seria shot an arrow, the arrowhead split into multiple strands of wires through magic and transformed into a net-like shape.
But can you really restrain a dragon with a net?
“Roar! What is this again…!”
“hahahahaha, I caught it!”
“…Yes, well done.”
Why can’t the dragon escape from the net…
No, you shouldn’t be bound by common sense. That net must be something very special. Seeing it activated by a skill, the possibility was high.
“Then drop it, Frey. Send it straight to the Lord in one shot.”
“Yes.”
There was much to gain from killing.
Scales, horns, claws… As a race blessed with magical power, dragon byproducts were filled with magic. There were potions that could be made from them alone, which were already significant remedies.
On top of that, there were potions that could be created by mixing the appropriate byproducts obtained from rare creatures.
It was a hidden combination method known only to those who had tried it, with no sharing in the community. Because even just combining dragon byproducts appropriately could produce excellent potions, most people didn’t attempt it. And if the ratios were slightly off, they would immediately become unusable, which further discouraged attempts.
At that time, I happened to obtain it by accidentally experimenting with various dragon byproducts in my inventory…
Anyway, if I create that, my mediocre… no, pitiful stats will improve a bit. Since it has an effect that increases all stats.
“Wait a minute…!!!!”
Suddenly, the dragon shouted to stop. Not only me, but also my party members and the capital defense force led by Commander Ben Griff looked at the dragon with puzzled eyes.
“P-Please, save me!”
The arrogant dragon begging for its life…?
Moreover, even its tone became quite polite.
Seeing that, Leticia couldn’t believe it and said,
“…Did the dragon just ask to be saved?”
“When you were just a small creature, why didn’t you beg for your life~? How pathetic, puheuheu♡”
Erin had never felt so connected to the traitor before.
Then General Ben Griff shouted.
“You come to a neighborhood where people live freely and engage in illegal acts, and now you’re asking to be saved!!”
…That old man must have been holding a lot of resentment.
Come to think of it, I understand. As the commander of the capital defense, how much he must have been scolded by his superiors for the appearance of a rare creature in the heart of the capital city. He might have been scolded even worse than what I can imagine.
“Please, quickly kill this damn reptile, hero!”
“Is that so~?”
“Just, wait and see!”
The dragon fidgeted with his leg with a restless hand. He said that there was enough space between the scales on his leg to store something, and it was the truth. “I’ll give you this!” “A bead?” It was a quite large bead. It looked big even when placed on top of the dragon’s palm, so it was practically as big as a person. “Ah, that is!” Sera-Aria was amazed as if she recognized what it was. “