Chapter 155 The Royal Dungeon Incident [Pt 2]
Terror.
That was the only word that could properly encapsulate the overwhelming emotions that flowed through everyone who stood and watched.
... Who saw the emergence of a being that transcended their understanding.
No one could move—not even Adonis. New novel chapters are published on
They all just looked in fear and trepidation, perhaps hoping they would not be struck down where they stood.
This massive being—over fifteen meters in overall height—was clearly beyond their means.
It was invincible.
"Ahh... I suppose this form is too much for you. Then—"
~VWUSH!~
In a flash of purplish-blue energy, the Dragon's colossal form slowly began to shrink.
Its beastly form began to grow humanoid, until it finally condensed into an entity that could pass for a human—save for a few features.
It still had three horns protruding from its head, and its long hair shone with a bluish-black allure.
It had split pupils, like that of a beast, but its eyes were mostly human-like, glowing purple.
Its sharp teeth were hidden behind humanoid lips, and while it had a skin that vastly resembled a human's, scales appeared in multiple areas—like a portion of its face, neck, and hands.
It had wings behind it, and a tail still dancing back and forth, despite wearing what resembled an elegant blue suit made from the best of materials.
Even in this form, a twisted grin remained on his face, and so its onlookers could not be at ease.
This... this BEING was one of absolute destruction.
No one stood a chance.
"You're not going to say anything? Even after making it this far? How boring..."
The Dragon, now in the form of a pristine adult male, began to walk towards the group.
Its formal shoes clacked hard on the ground, causing an echo to permeate the world around.
"You finally caught me. You've figured it out. That should be a cause for celebration, no?"
More steps were taken.
The fifty-seven could not move back.
There was an instinctive drive that told them that any sudden movement—even the slightest hint of defiance—would lead to their inevitable deaths.
They could only swallow the saliva and wait... perhaps hope for some sort of intervention from the stronger ones.
... From Adonis and Lucielle.
"I can't say I blame you, though. This is why we Dragons can never take your kind seriously." The thing chuckled.
"You're all too pathetic. It's hilarious."
This Dragon had a look of disregard for the prey set before it.
They were nothing before his eyes.
A human's pride could only take so much after being assailed with such demeaning words, and being treated worse than an insect.
And so—
"W-we're not afraid of you!"
—Someone finally spoke up.
No one knew who it was.
"Did you hear me, Lucielle?"
For a moment, there was silence.
Adonis kept his gaze on the smirking thing before them, while Lucielle gazed at him with shock.
Here was a boy who had just been summoned to this world, and yet he was far more composed than she was.
She felt ashamed.
After only a few seconds, though, the Grand Mage had to pull herself together.
"Understood!" Her crimson eyes glowed as she nodded.
She bit her lip and numbed her fear with pain.
"Thank you." Adonis nodded, still not removing his gaze from the advancing creature.
"Everyone, please... stick together. And remember... don't move!"
At this point, the Dragon could no longer contain its amusement.
"Hahahahaha!" It cackled, watching as Adonis fished out orders and looked so serious.
It was akin to an adult being confronted by a toddler who sought out a fight.
There was simply no chance.
"Seems like you plan on fighting me alone, human." Purplish energy began to manifest around its body.
The very air vibrated as a result of this revelation.
"I do."
Suddenly, Adonis took a step forward.
The loud clacking of his shoes caused the Dragon's echoing approach to cease.
It was now the blond-haired boy who took steps forward.
His body was still trembling, but he did not cease in his advance.
"Right here and now... I will defeat you."
Suddenly, golden glimmers of light began to manifest around Adonis. Sparkles radiated within his eyes, hair, and all over the rest of his body.
The tremblings began to get stronger.
Many might misunderstand and think Adonis was scared—just like everyone else.
But they'd be wrong.
Yes, he was indeed frightened by the sudden appearance of this impossible creature of untold horrors.
However, that wasn't the cause of his bodily tremors.
No... those only existed for one reason.
RAGE!
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[A/N]
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