Book 2: Chapter 7 (9/9)

After hearing the Red Dragon’s name, Kain burst out laughing to the point that he fell and couldn’t get up from the ground. Kain continued laying on the ground and laughed for at least two minutes before he could stand up again. Instead of getting mad, Peanut seems to be enjoying it too as it laughed out loud together with Kain.

After finished laughing, Kain apologized, “I’m sorry. I shouldn’t have laughed that hard. I won't give you a nickname because that name suited you perfectly. My name is Kain Bersk, it's nice to meet you.”

“Nice to meet you as well, Kain Bersk. Shall we start? Just letting you know, even though I am smaller compared to other Red Dragons. But my Magical Power is on par if compared to a level 100 Fire Mage. My physical strength is undoubtedly stronger compared to a Seventh Stage Saint Warrior.”

“Thank you for letting me know. My magical power is currently at level 85 but my physical strength has reached the maximum of Eleventh Stage Saint Warrior.”

“Oh... This duel will be unfair for you. Despite that, because I was tasked to kill you to gain back my freedom, I will have to go all out and won't hold back. Please be careful, okay?”

“I will have to defeat you without killing you. Even so, please be careful as well.”

Peanut and Kain smiled as they gained a mutual respect for each other. Peanut then breathed out a giant fire beam toward Kain knowing there is nowhere for Kain to run off to or to dodge the gigantic fire beam. Kain didn’t have to worry much about avoiding it since all damage created by Peanut’s fire beam went straight through him due to his [Haze Mode] spell that was immediately activated. Five seconds was enough for Kain to avoid the fire beam and flew closer to Peanut. Kain then used the maximum of his Vampire Emperor’s strength to throw a powerful kick right under Peanut’s chin. That kick was too powerful; it shut Peanut’s mouth and stopped it from breathing out any more fire beams for a short period. Peanut slapped his tail at Kain, but Kain’s right leg blocked it. Peanut then flew up higher and waited for Kain to fly up as well before resuming their match.

Despite having powerful magical power, Peanut isn’t a true Fire Mage that was why he couldn’t create or cast any magic spell except for breathing out fire beams and fireballs from his mouth. Peanut used his wings, claws, and tail to attack Kain physically while continuously breathing out fireballs from his mouth hoping to gain some advantages. Even though the fireballs seem to be weak, but Kain wasn’t stupid enough to test out their effect. Kain blocked the fireballs using his legs while using his hands to block Peanut’s physical attacks. Their fight went on for about an hour or so with no clear winner.

“I didn’t hold back, you were surprisingly good. Notwithstanding having much weaker physical strength compared to me, your endurance is far superior.” Kain praised Peanut as he landed two other powerful kicks on its head.

Peanut shook off the damages caused to his head by shaking it violently then he breathed out another powerful fire beam forcing Kain to use [Haze Mode] again. Peanut said, “You have surprised me too. I didn’t know your mana pool is that large.”

“I haven’t used a single drop of my mana pool yet. I have eight blood pools inside my body that allow me to cast magic spells using it. So far I have only used one of the blood pools, still having seven left.” Kain’s [Haze Mode] expired as he landed three more kicks on Peanut’s mouth.

Peanut flew backward while repeatedly swinging his tail at Kain and said, “Good to know. Hey, I’m going to use a very powerful attack, please be careful.”

Peanut was flying backward, but then he changed direction and flew toward Kain using a great speed. Kain used this opportunity to kick Peanut nine times in the face but Peanut didn’t care about it. Right after Peanut got his claws on Kain’s shoulder, he breathed out a giant fireball that is approximately fifty thousand square feet large without letting Kain have enough time to activate [Haze Mode]. The giant fireball slammed Kain on the ground as it continuously burned throughout his entire body.

“This Red Dragon wasn’t jesting when he said his Fire Power is on par with a level 100 Fire Mage. Its Fire Power is insanely strong.” Kain thought while continuously healed himself using three extra health pools that he possessed as a Vampire Emperor.

After using two health pools to instantly heal all of his burning injuries, Kain started thinking about another plan to escape from this giant fireball while continuing to be pressed down on the ground by it. He wanted to activate [Haze Mode] again but the strong pressing burning damages caused to his body keeping him from maintaining his focus on chanting for that magic spell. “Do I have to call Finwe out again? I have just banished him back to his realm for about over an hour. For Finwe, it was like several seconds passed in his realm. If I call him out again, he probably will help this Red Dragon to kill me in anger instead.”

Before the battle started, Kain chanted and kept [Devil Anatomy] spell in his ready to cast list. Just when Kain was about to activate [Devil Anatomy], the giant fireball started getting smaller and smaller and finally disappeared leaving Kain laying on the ground smiling in happiness. Peanut flew down and landed next to Kain to carefully observe his injuries. Once again, all of Kain’s injuries were instantly healed. Kain thought, “This is my last health pool, I have to go all out now.” Kain wasn't looking down on Peanut by not using [Devil Anatomy], but this spell can only activate once every twenty fours preventing him from abusing it. Kain didn't want to defeat Peanut using the [Devil Anatomy] spell now and then face another stronger opponent in the Sixth-tier of this Timeless Dungeon without having an ultimate spell to assist him.

“I surrender. Thank you for a good duel.” Peanut bowed at Kain to show his respect.

“What? Why are you surrendering?” Kain asked in a confused tone. He was chanting for [Demon Anatomy V] and planned on using it on Peanut.

“The last attack I used has drained all of my energy. I can’t breathe out a fire beam or fireball again for the next two hours. My physical strength isn’t superior to yours, I have no option but to admit defeat.”

“So… that’s it? I have won?”

“Yes. Let me call Ms. Iris for you.” Peanut growled out loud after that.