Chapter 342 Part 2
《【Two-handed Spear】 Level Up!》
《Summoned Monster『Peptide』 Level Up!》
《Please add 1 point to a desired stat.》
Since the party’s strength has increased, I’ve been switching weapons throughout the hunt.
I’m now using the Snow Wyvern’s Pike.
It’s not a weapon I can swing around, but I don’t need to.
I usually switch to another weapon after the first attack anyway.
Besides…
As long as we’re in formation, we rarely get attacked from the sides or rear.
And though I had been worried about the Dragon Puppies…
They seem to be doing quite well.
Peptide’s AGI increased automatically upon leveling up.
I’ll choose DEX as his second stat increase.
It seems a new empty Resistance Skill slot has been added.
The options are Wind, Earth and Water, huh?
This is an easy choice.
Peptide Desert Scorpion Lv6 → Lv7 (↑1)
DEX 23 (↑1)
AGI 19 (↑1)
INT 8
STR 22
VIT 22
SPI 8
Skills
Pincer Strike Sting Evade Conceal Hide Climb (New!) Ambush
Deadly Poison Fire Resistance Earth Resistance (New!)
He has also obtained the Climb Skill, huh?
Does it mean he can now climb trees or cliffs?
But perhaps his new Resistance Skill is more significant.
But it’s time to switch him out.
I recall Peptide and summon Strand.
I’d like to train a Summoned Monster that specializes in being active during the night.
And I also want to increase our overall fighting power.
The time is 9:30 PM.
Getting Strand to level up tonight will be difficult, but it won’t be a waste to try.
Right.
We should also consider the time of the day.
Shouldn’t the Dragon Puppies’ guardian be coming here to pick them up soon?
The Dragon Puppies are as relaxed as ever.
They’re totally at ease.
They have this happy-go-lucky aura emanating from them.
《【Unconscious Resistance】 Level Up!》
《Summoned Monster『Florin』 Level Up!》
《Please add 1 point to a desired stat.》
That was close!
Our enemy was a Lesser Dragon – Ripper.
Is it really that strong at Level 10?
What if Void Sphere hadn’t worked?
What if the two Dragon Puppies weren’t here to help?
I can’t help but imagine all kinds of scary outcomes.
Florin’s AGI increased automatically upon leveling up.
I’ll choose SPI as his second stat increase.
Florin Poisonous Bat Lv7 → Lv8 (↑1)
DEX 20
AGI 29 (↑1)
INT 12
STR 13
VIT 13
SPI 13 (↑1)
Skills
Bite Flight Echolocation Evade Ambush Suck Blood Poison
Memory Lapse
Alright, time to switch him out!
Let’s recall Florin.
I don’t have too much time left, but I’ll summon Telomere for now.
This last battle was a little too dangerous.
While I’m at it, I’ll recall Heather as well.
She’s running out of MP.
I’d like to repair her equipment before sending her back, but…
There’s surprisingly wear on it…?
That must be its high Breath resistance at work.
Ah, right.
Let’s recall Heather and summon Yukiwa.
And what will happen after sneaking in to dig my Survival Knife into the monster corpse, which the Dragon Puppies are already gnawing on?
Oh…!
It’s a Lesser Sword Dragon Claw
Let’s leave making spare equipment with this for tomorrow.
I’ll keep on hunting for a little longer, okay?
《Summoned Monster『Setsui』 Level Up!》
《Please add 1 point to a desired stat.》
Maybe I should be acknowledging the fact that it’s nearly time to log out?
The time is 10:40 PM.
Leveling up is going well…
And I’ve obtained yet another Snow Dragonstone (Lesser).
Things are going well indeed.
That is, apart from a certain anomaly happening out of the corner of my eyes.
Setsui’s AGI increased automatically upon leveling up.
I’ll choose DEX as her second stat increase.
Setsui Succubus Lv7 → Lv8 (↑1)
DEX 8 (↑1)
AGI 27 (↑1)
INT 26
STR 8
VIT 8
SPI 28
Skills
Flight Levitation Echolocation Magical Resistance [Medium] MP Recovery [Medium]
Shapeshift Spacetime Attribute Light Attribute Dark Attribute Fire Attribute Earth Attribute Charm (New!)
What’s this anomaly?
It’s one of the Dragon Puppies.
It’s lying down on the ground and not moving.
And it seems to be trembling.
It’s similar to when Shishiku and the others’ Predator Fusion activates.
Is something happening?
Let’s try using 【Identify】.
Dragon Puppy Lv.6
Demon Eating Battle Position: Ground
Fire Attribute Lava Attribute Breath
??? ???
Demon Eating Battle Position: Ground
Fire Attribute Lava Attribute Breath ???
Hey…
Wasn’t the lower level one Level 5?
No, more importantly…
Look at the other one.
The one that seems to be the victim of this anomaly.
Its HP bar is steadily decreasing.
And its skin…
There’s something red underneath.
Its flesh.
Is it swelling from inside its body?
There’s also blood seeping out from the gaps between its scales.
This is bad.
Let’s try casting Fire Heal.
It fully restores the Dragon Puppy’s HP…
But it doesn’t stop the anomaly.
So its HP is still decreasing.
What’s happening?
「Pigaah!」
This was the other Dragon Puppy.
It let out a short, high-pitched sound.
「Piggee! Piggee!」
Now it’s crying out continuously.
What about the Dragon Puppy that’s suffering from this anomaly?
It’s just trembling silently, but now blood is flowing from its mouth.
It’s baring its fangs.
Its eyes are wide open.
They’re giving off a terrifying, animalistic gaze.
「Gi-gigeeee!」
It almost looks as if all of its scales are standing on end.
And there’s now even more scales under those?
No, that’s not all there is to them.
They’re actually wings stretching long into the sky.
And the Dragon Puppy’s body itself seems to have grown larger.
This…
Could it be…
A Class Change?
「Gaah!」
??? Lv.1
Demon ??? ???
Battle Position: Ground, Mid-Air
Fire Attribute Lava Attribute ??? Breath
It’s now a dragon whose entire body is dyed red.
It’s about the size of a Lesser Dragon, but…
Something’s off.
The fact that even 【Identify】 fails to tell me more about it is strange.
What is this?
The Dragon Puppy has taken on a new form.
No, isn’t it a Lesser Dragon now?
Its new scales gleam dully.
It looks similar to a Lesser Dragon – Ripper, but it’s also different.
Its color is similar to lead.
Moreover, its behavior is strange.
Until just now, it had even felt friendly.
But there’s definitely a hostile aura about it now.
Even the other Dragon Puppy is feeling intimidated by it!
And the same goes for us.
A dull, reddish glow appears deep within its mouth.
It’s intimidating.
It appears to be outright hostile.
No way…
Is it planning to use a Breath attack?
What was that Breath attack for?
I couldn’t see.
Something has obstructed my view.
It’s a gigantic figure.
Its scales shine in various hues.
What?!
The big boss himself?
The Golden Red Dragon…
AKA the Rutile Dragon.
And it wasn’t just the Rutile Dragon.
The ground started feeling as if shaking behind me.
Another dragon…
This one’s a Cloud Dragon!
The Rutile Dragon’s forelegs are restraining the small, rampaging dragon.
That alone seemed to have rendered it unable to do anything at all.
The head of the Cloud Dragon was at point blank range.
What about its eyes?
They’re truly imposing, reminiscent of a sovereign.
I cannot move.
『Little one, listen.』
『There is little time.』
Two voices echo in my head.
Is this the Whisper function?
I’m hearing messages similar to when I met those gods.
The head of the Rutile Dragon leans towards me, as if to rein the Cloud Dragon in.
Whoa…
Scary!
『Our kin has already satisfied their hunger by preying upon these weak dragons.』
『It would be easy to slaughter them, but their rivalry makes it impossible.』
『It would also be very difficult to amend.』
『You have both merits and demerits.』
『We, too, bear evident guilt.』
The two colossal bodies waver.
Could those eyes be showing some emotion?
Pity.
Is that what it is?
『The way to correct this is but one.』
『We ought to apologize to you.』
『That would be both a vindication and a punishment.』
『Both a curse and a blessing.』
『Once, our friend trod this path.』
『It would be good to visit the places where our kin gathers.』
『Wisdom is also vital.』
The Cloud Dragon moves.
It spreads its wings and lifts off into the night sky.
It’s holding the Dragon Puppy with its forelegs.
『This is a covenant. It is the only way we show ourselves to humans.』
「What on earth is that?」
『Do not question our friend, little one. That sin is only mine to bear.』
「Huh?」
『You will understand in time.』
Above the Rutile Dragon’s head was a small ball of light.
It was translucent.
It looked like that dragon had been contained within it.
It gradually becomes smaller.
And as the translucent ball changed into an oval shape, and turned lead-colored.
I can’t see what’s inside of it anymore.
『This very thing is a Magic Dragon. Although it is still small and weak, it has begun its transformation into a Magic Dragon.』
「Huh?」
『It is not confirmed yet. But there is hope.』
The ball of light had turned into a completely different thing.
Now it’s an egg.
A dragon’s egg.
But…
I didn’t have the luxury of just watching.
The Rutile Dragon’s forelegs were above my head…
But they didn’t crush me.
Isn’t it just holding them out?
『May blessings be upon your path.』
Did something happen?
No.
What’s going on?
《You have acquired the Title【Golden Red Dragon’s Blessing】!》
Huh?
A title?
The massive body of the Rutile Dragon slowly starts to float up.
The same goes for the egg.
They slowly circle above my head before disappearing into the sky.
This is bad.
I feel like my legs are going to give out from the pressure.
I feel like I’m going to lose it.
Oh.
The time is only 11:10 PM.
Can I continue hunting?
No, I don’t feel like doing anything now.
Let’s wrap things up for today.
Let’s use Return Home to warp back to Defense Valley.
I thought about logging out, but perhaps I could use this time to make a Lesser Sword Dragon’s Short Sword?
Might as well make a sheath for it too.
What about tomorrow?
Shall we goto the sea?
I can go train Apnea and Outerreef while looking for pearls.
No, that’s not it.
I can go looking for pearls while training Apnea and Outerreef.
The fact that I have only one slot left for newly Summoned Monsters is troublesome.
What should I add?
It would be a good idea to try and get a Lesser Hydra.
But I need to get another slot soon.
No, let’s stop worrying about it.
Today was already quite an eventful day towards the end.
Let’s just log out quickly.
Protagonist Keith
Race Human Male Racial Lv35
Job Arc Summoner Lv2
Bonus Points Remaining: 23
Set Skills
Sword Lv15 Two-handed Sword Lv7 Two-handed Spear Lv15 (↑1) Joust Lv16
Club Lv14 Dagger Lv16 Rapier Lv14 Rope Arts Lv14 Javelin Lv14
Pole Weapon Lv13
Staff Lv26 Punch Lv23 Kick Lv23 Joint Lock Lv23 Throw Lv23
Evade Lv23 Block Lv23
Summon Magic Lv35 Spacetime Magic Lv23 Seal Magic Lv17
Light Magic Lv22 Wind Magic Lv22 Earth Magic Lv22 Water Magic Lv22
Fire Magic Lv22 Dark Magic Lv22 Ice Magic Lv21 Lightning Magic Lv21
Tree Magic Lv21 Dust Magic Lv21 Lava Magic Lv21 Steam Magic Lv21
Heroic Summoning Lv2
Alchemy Lv18 Pharmacy Lv11 Glassmaking Lv9 Woodworking Lv13
Synergy Lv24 Appraise Lv24 Identify Lv25 Discern Lv8 Cold Resistance Lv15
Grab Lv22 Horsemanship Lv23 Precise Manipulation Lv24 Ropework Lv12
Jump Lv16 Acrobatics Lv16 Heat Resistance Lv15 Climb Lv13 Balance Lv16
Dual Wield Lv21 Disassembly Lv21 Swim Lv12 Dive Lv12 Throw Object Lv15
Dash Lv16 Endurance Run Lv16 Hide Lv7 Conceal Lv7
Physical Reinforcement Lv23 Mental Reinforcement Lv23 Speedcasting Lv24
Magic Effect Amplification Lv23 Magic Range Expansion Lv23
Petrification Resistance Lv9 Sleep Resistance Lv8 Paralysis Resistance Lv11
Confusion Resistance Lv9 Darkness Resistance Lv8 Unconscious Resistance Lv12 (↑1)
Charm Resistance Lv6 Poison Resistance Lv10 Silence Resistance Lv7
Instant Death Resistance Lv7
Equipment
Tokkosho x2 Vajra Trident x2 Jeweled Sword x2 Indra’s Secret Sword x3
Quartz Illuminated Sword x2 Akasagarbha Spear x2 Spirit Tree Staff x1
Staff of Torture x2 Petrified Wood Staff+ x2 Tonfa of Torture x2
Petrified Wood Tonfa+ x3 Capture Rod of Torture x1 Needlefish Spear+ x1
White Elephant Long Spear+ x1 White Elephant Javelin x2 Lion Sage’s Lance+ x1
Snow Wyvern’s Lance+ x1
Snow Beast Mace x1 Lion Sage’s Foil+ x2
Snow Wyvern’s Estoc+ x1 Snow Wyvern’s Pike+ x1
Lion Sage’s Kukri+ x2 Lesser Sword Dragon’s Short Sword+ x2 (↑1)
Needlefish Javelin x1
Guardian Treasure Hammer x1 Xiuyaojing Bow x1 Indra’s Halberd x1
Enraged Pickaxe+ x2 Silver Necklace+ x1
Snow Leopard Push Dagger x1 Gale Tiger Push Dagger x1
Killer Scorpion Push Dagger x1 Snow Leopard Bagh Nakh x2
Plains Lion Bagh Nakh x1 Bull and Horse Leather Armor+ Sets
Einheral’s Armguards x2 Heavenly Zebra’s Misanga x1
Bracelet of Torture+ x2 Anklet of Torture+ x2 Prison Guard’s Black Rope x1
Battle Horse Belt + Rucksack Item Box x2
Titles
Old Summoner’s Best Disciple Protector of the Forest Knower of the Middle Path
Sea Monster Vanquisher Traverser of the Limestone Cave Crest of the Gravekeeper
Majin Slayer Golden Red Dragon’s Blessing (New!)
Guardian of the Lapis Lazuli Light Mark of the Spell Searcher Wrestling King
Weapon Expert Battleholic
Summoned Monsters
Florin Poisonous Bat Lv7 → Lv8 (↑1)
DEX 20
AGI 29 (↑1)
INT 12
STR 13
VIT 13
SPI 13 (↑1)
Skills
Bite Flight Echolocation Evade Ambush Suck Blood Poison
Memory Lapse
Peptide Desert Scorpion Lv6 → Lv7 (↑1)
DEX 23 (↑1)
AGI 19 (↑1)
INT 8
STR 22
VIT 22
SPI 8
Skills
Pincer Strike Sting Evade Conceal Hide Climb (New!) Ambush
Deadly Poison Fire Resistance Earth Resistance (New!)
Setsui Succubus Lv7 → Lv8 (↑1)
DEX 8 (↑1)
AGI 27 (↑1)
INT 26
STR 8
VIT 8
SPI 28
Skills
Flight Levitation Echolocation Magical Resistance [Medium] MP Recovery [Medium]
Shapeshift Spacetime Attribute Light Attribute Dark Attribute Fire Attribute Earth Attribute Charm (New!)
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