Part 1 – Facing Darkness
“This cannot get any worse....”
In front of me was a giant shadow dragon which I could only defeat by suicide since it was connected to me at the time. Behind me was....
“ROOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAR!!!”
Another Dragon?!
What is this? Two for One bargain day?!
Damn, this really cannot get any worse now. Besides having naturally high stats everywhere, they most Dragon species are known to have a high affinity to an element as well has having high magic resistance as well. Even the smaller scale Boss Monsters cannot compare to them at all.
And now I have to face two of them at once?
I have no choice but to go full power!
Second Seal Release!
Releasing the Second Seal gives the following benefits:
- Mana Increases by 10000
- Gives Rapid Natural Mana Regeneration of 100 mana/second
- All Skills rank up by 1
- Spell Damage Increases by 150%
- Spell Range Increase by 80%
- Strength is Increased by 40%
- Agility is Increased by 80%
- Movement Speed Increases by 30%
- Defence Increases by 40%
- Resistance to Magic Increases by 30%
- Fighting Spirit is increased by 40%
Time Limit: 20 Minutes
I was in the first seal release state for around a hour so I suppose this is expected. Should I use magic king drive as well? Or save it for later? Either way I still have to fight now.
First I have to take care of the one at the front so I can run away from the other one. Or I could just kill them both but.....chances are pretty low to begin with.
The Shadow Dragon at the front gathered mana in its mouth and condensed it.
It was a Dragon Breath.
This is bad
Wind Formation ? Enchant Factor ? Wind Legs
“Wind Legs!”
Agility is doubled for short amount of time
When that message appeared, the Shadow Dragon at front shot its Dragon Breath at me that was faster than a arrow.
With the combination of Wind Legs which doubled my agility, Dance of Water which naturally increased my evasion ability and my own natural instinct to get the fuck away from that attack, I leaped to the edge of the tunnel and hid behind a wall of stone.
BOOM
You took 1440 damage from the shockwave
As expected the blast itself was powerful enough for me to take damage from being near it. Is it me or do I face these kinda of enemies more than often....
Anyway, need to either defeat these two or run the fuck away. I should be able to escape with my increased movement speed.
So I decided to screw this and run away.
“Seeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeya!” I shouted at the two Shadow Dragons that were really not actual Dragons while I ran away.
Interestingly enough, I was near the end of this tunnel which now that I think about it, cannot host 10000 of those ghosts as Thinny said. There were some other enemies in the way but they were easy enough to get rid of using my sword.
I wonder if this tunnel is a magical in some ways in how it could increase or decrease its size depending on how many ghosts there are. Well its unlikely for that to happen....right?
BOOM BOOM BOOM BOOM
Eh? What was that sound?
I dared look behind me and found that I had two Dragons that were massive chasing after me...
“Shiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiit!!!!”
Why the hell are they chasing me?! I didn't do anything wrong to them right?! Right?!
Damnit, I have to stall them until I reach the exit.
Lightning Formation ? Bolt Form ? Air-Strike Factor ? Thunder Bolt
“Thunder Bolt!” I shouted while trying to run away and cast a spell at the same time as fighting the enemies in front of me as well.
The Thunder Bolt appeared above the head of one of the Dragons.
BANG!
And while there was smoke coming off its head, it didn't seem to affect it that much. But at least I know magic is somewhat effective.
Ice Formation ? Spear Form ? Enlarge Factor ? Giant Ice Spear
“Giant Ice Spear!”
Enchanting the ice spear that was created to be extra large to face the Dragon, I fired it at the same Dragon as before.
BITE
And the Dragon ate it in one bite. Great, just great. Am I the ice cream man to these Dragons? Anyway, I'm more concern about what element these Dragons are.....since they are probably the same ones from last time....or at least clones of it, they could be able to use my magic as well...which would be beyond horrible.
Anyway, I'm near the exit anyway so there's no need to think much about....it?
In front of me was a giant wall. A wall that had no way in. Where's the exit?
Ding
You must clear the Tunnel of Darkness of Ghosts to proceed
“...”
Does that mean.....I have to face those thing?
“Fuck, this is really the worst.”
I curse this misfortune. Now that I think about it, Thinny did say to try and clear every single ghost creature....is this what he was talking about?
And now the ghosts probably merged into those two Dragons.
I looked around quickly to find that the ghosts that I was facing were blurring and forming new creatures for me to face. Although I don't think new ones are being formed, they are becoming stronger and stronger as time passed.
Does this mean holding back and taking my time was the worst option?
DAMNIT!
Right now I have bloody armies of foes against me. Well at least they are quite squishy so I can probably one shot most of them....but the problem remains with the two Dragons that seems to be several tiers higher than the others in all ways.
But first I need to increase my battle abilities though I really shouldn't normally.
“Body Transformation!”
Once again I had to use this form which I swore various times not to. Right now its at Intermediate Level 9 so I have to be very careful in using it for too long else this entire trip would be wasted.
As my body shifted into its more powerful form, the message appeared again.
Body Transformation is now active
Next up is increasing my physical abilities.
“Battle Aura!”
The golden aura appeared around my body again with its brilliant light giving me a sense of comfort which was unusual in this situation.
Battle Aura is now active
Finally it was that state.
[I to awaken am the Tyrant whom stole the throne of God]
[I devour the wisdom and rip apart the Knowledge]
[I will become the Magic King that rules over all Creation]
[And I will show you true Despair!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!]
[Magic King Drive!!!!!!!!]
Magic King Drive has been Activated
- Spell Damage Increase by 50%
- Spell Range Increase by 50%
- Strength Increase by 50%
- Agility Increase by 50%
- Movement Speed Increase by 50%
- Defence Increase by 50%
Time Limit: Until the Body breaks down (5 Minutes)
The golden aura increased in size with this and turned into a paler shade of the Golden colour it had.
Time to get rid of all of these guys at once.
Water Formation ? Wave Form ? Tidal Factor ? Enlarge Factor ? Consume Factor ? Spread Factor ? Amplify Factor ? Tidal Wave
I know just by the sheer number of commands I gave this spell that this will take a lot out of me. The last time I used this was also on a Dragon but that was a weaker version of this since I couldn't exactly take out my team mates at the same time.
But still, I'll die one way or another so this is perfectly fine.....maybe.
“TIDAL WAVE!”
BREAK
I slammed my hands into the ground in which an insane amount of water burst out of the ground that completely filled the tunnel and flooded all the way to the end.
“GAR!”
Even the two Dragons were flooded away with this spell, the other ghost types had no chance of even surviving this spell.
Warning: Mana is rapidly decreasing
Concentrate increased by 1
Intelligence increased by 1
Wisdom increased by 1
The 40000 mana I had plus the insane amount of mana regeneration I was getting quickly almost disappeared with that spell.
“Huff.....Huff....”
A bit exhausted from the extreme amount of mana being used at once.
“ROOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAR!!!”
Damn its still alive?!
From the water came out an even bigger Dragon whose body's was warped even more with darkness. Oh I wished had had some Light or Holy based spells right now....didn't bother to learn any since Alexandra took care of that role.
Also, did those two Shadow Dragons combine to create an even bigger Dragon?
I checked my mana and it was still under 10000 which means I have to stall for time for a few minutes.
Should I use Lightning or Ice Magic against that thing....
Hmm....using Ice Magic to try and freeze that would probably drain all of my mana at this point and kill me while Lightning Magic wasn't that effective to begin with against that thing.
But considering that most of my other magic is quite useless right now....
Lightning Formation ? Shower Form ? Lightning Shower
Using the toned down version which saves a lot of mana in exchange of power, I gathered lightning in the air above the Dragon.
“Lightning Shower” I calmly said as 10 bolts of lightning poured down the top of the tunnel and onto the Dragon.
The Lightning with the fact that the Dragon's wet body made it easier to conduct quickly burnt it and some of its scales fell off lowering its defence.
The also seemed to be also stunned as well due to that spell. That gives me some time to recover.
However, I was once again left with low mana levels which means I would be a sitting duck.... unless I do 'that'.
Heaven and Earth Separation.
A move that I consider to be a ultimate move that cannot be used lightly due to its large power and nature of running amok and destructing more than I want to.
“Enchant Body. Enchant Sword”
Enchant Body has been activated
- 50% increase in Strength and Agility
- Mana will decrease by 500 mana per minute
Enchant Sword has been activated
- Sword will deal Double Damage
- Stamina will decrease more rapidly
A thicker outline surrounded my body and sword on hand as I prepare to use 'that'.
Divine Sword Kotoko has absorbed aura
And this is the main reason why I don't use this often.
My Golden aura that was spilling out from me and providing a protective shield around me was drained into the sword and power 'that'.
Its not that I can really complain about the power, its just that it leaves me quite weak for the rest of the day where I can't even use battle aura.
Plus it drains all of my stamina in one go as well since the spell is technically still on cool down.
“Heaven and Earth Separation.”
With this, the golden aura the sword drained from me burst out from the sword in great quantity and compressed itself into a thin and extremely thick layer of aura.
Once again, the sword took control of my body as it used me to swing it diagonally at the Dragon that seemed to finally snap out of being stunned.
However it was too late for it.
I had already swung the Divine Sword at it.
Slusssh~
BANG
In an instant the attack hit the other end of the tunnel in less time then I expected which was pretty fast to begin with. The sound of the attack hitting the wall echoed throughout the now empty tunnel that had nothing else alive expect for me.
Heaven and Earth Separation is on cool down. 24 days until you can use this skill again
Magic King Drive has deactivated
First and Second Seal is now active
Once again the skill went on cool down. A long time ago, back when I first used it and needed it a second time, I found out that I can charge it quickly by letting it suck my energy out which leaves me nearly empty.
“Ow....ow.....ow.....my while body hurts now......deactivate Body Transformation”
My body that was now completely out of stamina slowly changed back to its regular state.
“Am I done yet?” I asked no one in particular.
All ghosts have been eliminated, Tunnel of Darkness has been cleared
“Finally....”
That took out more of me than expected.
Entrance to exit will be revealed
Exit?!
YES!
But....I still need that gem and a way to get to the Temple of Dragons as well.
Rumble~ Rumble~
From the wall that was behind me came about a small entrance the size of a door. I suppose that's where I have to go....but my body doesn't want to move!
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Need more energy!
I checked my hunger levels....it was pretty low. I need to eat something first.
I took out some food in the form of some recently cooked meat I brought and ate it while drinking water.
After a few minutes of this and finally having some energy to spare, I walked into the entrance in the stone wall.
I wonder how this entrance works....
With that thought I was walking through the entrance in the stone wall which was actually quite long. I wonder where the exit to this is....
Hmm? That's strange. I can't feel anything beneath me....
Before I looked down I was already falling.
“FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUCK!!!”
Part 2 – The Temple of Dragons
Thud!
You took 10 damage
What the hell is with this running gag?! Is it not enough that I am tormented with fighting so many foes?!
Taking a few moments to calm myself from the fact that fact is certainly very cruel, I looked around the place to see where I was.
“What the.....”
There was a sky.
“That's...impossible”
It was indeed impossible for there to be a sky here since I was suppose to be underground right now. I looked left and right to find myself in a mountain area where there were several similarly tall mountains around this place.
There were also tall pillars of ancient stone shattered all around the place and a stairway that lead to a giant hole in the side of the mountain like the den of something that was out of this world.
Namely it was like a place in Skyrim.
“Where the hell am I?” I asked seeing that something must have brought me here via teleportation since that was the only logical answer I had.
[At the Temple of Dragons where you will face your destiny young one]
“What the....loud voice in my head. Its not llyfr but something that actually sounds like an old man.” I commented out loud.
[What the....I am not an old man! llyfr is centuries older than me!]
“...”
Didn't need to know that point. Really, keep your relationship and all that stuff away from me. All I want is to be left in peace but.....this world has other plans for me.
“Where exactly are you anyway?”
[In this giant hole in the mountain. Wait there, I'm coming out]
BOOM BOOM BOOM BOOM
Loud footsteps could be heard as the old thing walked out....
As I looked at the thing that walked out, I noticed something very particular in his appearance. Something that I just faced and was almost killed by.
“DRAGON!”
A large Dragon appeared! It was red in colour and was huge! A lot larger than that Shadow Dragon back in the Tunnel.
[Of course I'm a Dragon! This place is called the Temple of Dragons!]
Well....that makes sense....but still, its a shocker to see one either way. Every last dragons I met tried to kill me.
Fortunately enough Alexandra isn't here else she might grin and try and fight it....and probably win for some odd reason.
“Who are you anyway?”
[Hmp! I am one of the oldest Dragons in existence. My name forgotten in time and history but they call me the Elder Dragon]
I see, so you are a very old Dragon....but seems to be a very strong one either way.
[Now I believe you have something to do here....]
The large Dragon's natural breathing was more like a strong gust of wind to my perspective.
“Oh yeah....need that last gem for this thing” I took out the dagger of whatever which had a single slot left in it, “And I'm here to learn about the Dragon Transformation skill.”
The air and sky rumbled as something fell and hit my head.
“Ow....”
I rubbed my head as I looked at the small object that had been dropped on my head. It was a red gem that looked perfectly like the other two gems....
“Ah! Thanks” I said in gratitude as I placed the last gem in the dagger.
Zing~
A faint light shone from the dagger that soon faded.
Ding
You have completed the Key of Magaris
- All stats increased by 5
- You are now the leader of the Guild of Shadows
- You are now able to enter 'The Vault'
- The Key of Magaris is now bound on you
- More information on the Key is revealed
Hmm....nice stat gain plus all the extra stuff that I know of already. I should check the vault later when I get back.
[Now there is a slight problem with you learning the Dragon Transformation skill]
“Which is?”
[You have to get rid of the other skill that is currently dominate in your body and you have to convert your race to become on of us]
“Okay.”
[Of course you will become weaker than before....eh what?]
The large Dragon's eyes glared at me like I was mad or prey...one of the two.
“I said it was fine.”
[Really? You know you will become the enemy of all races right? Plus your current race is actually stronger than my kind. Even that skill called Body Transformation is ultimately stronger than Dragon Transformation]
“But its corrupting my body to become....well a monster.”
[Sigh...that's the exact reaction of a former human for you. You're already a 'monster', deal with it. But if you wish, I can and will help you]
“By the way, is it possible to change it so I can activate and deactivate Mana Absorption by my own free will?”
[I have to change the seals on you but yes. I'll do that later, first I need to get rid of that skill....]
Suddenly, light and other stuff that came out of the Dragon's mouth surrounded my body.
Will you delete the Skill Body Transformation?
“Yes.”
Skill Body Transformation has been deleted
[Also I need to get rid of the skill called Armour of the Magic King since it is not compatible with the Dragon race you will become]
"Okay....?"
Its not like I depend on it that much.
Ding
Will you delete the Skill Armour of the Magic King?
"Yes"
Skill Armour of the Magic King has been deleted
With that answer the light and other stuff faded away. Hmm, that seemed painless enough. Also my equipment seemed to have disappeared so I'm actually naked now....
[Now for the painful part]
Oh, great.....just my luck.
[Make sure you don't panic...this will over in a bit....need to get rid of your flesh and bones first...]
“Eh?”
What was that? Did I hear him say get rid....
Great Fire came blazing out of the Dragon's mouth.
“Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!”
Why the hell am I not dead yet?!
[This fire is one that cannot kill a person but separates the body and soul]
Greeeeeeeeeeeeeat!!! But I'm suffering so much right now!!!
You know that feeling when your flesh is melting? No? That's what I'm feeling right now.
“Garrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!!!”
[Almost done.....just a few more seconds]
A few more seconds?! Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!
Ah? The pain stopped...holy shit I don't have a body!
[Okay....now to construct a body that is exactly the same strength as your previous one. Wait a few moments...plus I'm going to modify those seals on you now....]
A few moments later...
Race has been changed to Humanoid Dragon
Humanoid Dragon
A Dragon in the form of a Human. While you may look human, you have much higher power and speed naturally and your resistance to magic is higher than most. However, humans are no longer allies to you and are more likely to attack you on sight. With this great power you may easily rage across the battlefield but it is more difficult for you to deny your inner nature.
- Magic Resistance +15%
- All Stats +10%
- Health will Double
- Mana increased by 20%
Health has been converted into Mana, Current Mana: 50000
You have gained the title 'Enemy of Humanity'
- Infamy increased by 100000
- Domination increased by 20
- Fighting Spirit increased by 32
Title “Enemy of Humanity” has been integrated with title “Destroyer of Sovereigns” due to title having a negative effect on you
Necklace of the Dragon is now unsealed
You are now able to use Dragon Transformation
You have gained the Skill: Dragonic Release
You have gained the Skill: Dragonic Overload
Dragonic Release
A modified version of the outer seal which once allowed access to power above the norm. Upon changing to a lesser race, this ability was taken away. In exchange, this state will pushes the body's limit was created to replace that.
Improvements have been made so this state has more power and stability compared to the original.
- Spell Damage Increases by 100%
- Spell Range Increase by 60%
- Mana Absorption can be Activated
- Strength is Increased by 60%
- Agility in Increased by 60%
- Movement Speed Increases by 30%
- Defence Increases by 30%
- Resistance to Magic Increases by 20%
- Domination is twice as effective
- Fighting Spirit is increased by 150%
Time Limit: 12 Hours
Dragonic Overload
A modified version of the inner seal which once allowed access to power beyond the norm. Upon changing to a lesser race, this ability was taken away. In exchange, this state will pushes beyond the body's limit was created to replace that.
Improvements have been made so this state has more power and stability compared to the original. Partly inspired by Balance Breaker.
- Mana Doubles
- Gives Rapid Natural Mana Regeneration of 150 mana/second
- All Skills rank up by 1
- All Skills in Beginner Levels rank up to Intermediate
- Spell Damage Increases by 150%
- Spell Range Increase by 80%
- Strength is Increased by 80%
- Agility is Increased by 80%
- Movement Speed Increases by 50%
- Defence Increases by 50%
- Resistance to Magic Increases by 30%
- Fighting Spirit is increased by 200%
Time Limit: 4 Hours
I opened and closed my hand adjusting to this new feeling. It seems to be in working order. Opening my inventory, I took out my equipment and put them on to restore my dignity in front of this Dragon.
I opened my status window and checked it as well. It was exactly the same, except that my race had changed.
Quest: Control the Dragon has been completed
You have levelled up
You have levelled up
You have levelled up
You have levelled up
You have levelled up
And that quest finally finished as well. Plus I gained 5 levels which was very nice. Now to go back to the base and wait for the other two to complete their personal quests as well.
[Now there is one more thing you need to do]
Uh Oh. This is bad.
“Okay....why?” I asked with great suspicions.
People were not that kind to give without taking more back.
This feeling...something bad is going to happen....
[Because you need to prove yourself Destroyer. Prove that you are worthy of this great power. Prove that you are worthy to be part of the mighty Dragon Race!]
Is it me or does that statement seem wrong since I essentially downgraded my race to the Dragon Race. All of those hidden features are now gone.....meh. I'm not the type to complain about those small things.
However I am kinda interested what could possibility prove that I am 'worthy'.
“Okay, what is the request?”
[It is simple Destroyer of Sovereigns. Kill a King]
“Eh?”
Ding
Kill a King
The Elder Dragon has requested for you to prove yourself to be a proper owner of the power of Dragons. You are to kill a sovereign of a Kingdom in any way possible to prove this fact
Rank: A
Requirement: Friendly with the Elder Dragon
Restrictions: Failure will cause the Dragon Race to hunt you down forever
Reward: Unknown
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Author's Notes:
- 4200~ words
- Finally at the end....I'll post the extra chapter next and won't lock the topics so you guys can post on them at last.