Chapter 70: Recreation Scales

Chapter 70: Recreation Scales

[A/N: Hey, I'm back... after a long break! I'll probably publish this story on a weekly basis!]

Haruki woke up, refreshed like he was ready to tackle any problem in the world. Visit no(v)eLb(i)n.com for the best novel reading experience

[Authority acquired: Recreation Scales]

Recreation Scales

Your scales can duplicate the 'Element' of any attack they receive. The scales gain the traits of that said 'Element' as well as extreme resistance against it.

He only had to concentrate to summon the glossy white scales. Their magnificence was in a class of its own. He sparked a tiny flame and touched the scales. They took on a fiery red color, emitting warmth as if he was sitting near a hearth. He could consciously control the intensity of flames.

"Your scales come from the void," Arch said. "The Void is the absence of everything. It can be filled by any element."

"Does it gain physical attack if I get hit by a weapon?"

Haruki reset the scales back to their original state. He picked up his spear lying by the bedside.

"I can regenerate," he muttered and stabbed his palm. The spear bounced off with a clank, giving zero damage to his new scales. "Pretty high defense. That's an authority for ya."

He placed his hand on the bed and closed his eyes. With max reinforcement, he drove the spear through his hand. The scales broke, but before the spearhead touched his skin, another layer of scales flourished and thwarted the attack. The new scales had a silver gleam as if they were metallic in nature.

"Are they?" he lightly tapped the scales with the spear, receiving a clang in response.

"The scales of a dragon are their best defense mechanism," Arch questioned, pride brimming in her voice. "Do you like it?"

"I have high offensive potential with magecraft spells and my spear. I needed a defensive skill."

"The scales are finite. They are growing from your blood. Your heart can't pump out infinite dragon blood, so tread with caution."

"What about dragon-slaying weapons? Can my scales hold up against them?"

"Unfortunately, no. You're not at the stage where you can overwhelm the dragon slayer trait."

She pointed toward the flower pot sitting on the window. The red rose had shriveled as though something sucked off all of its vitality. He had never seen this phenomenon in any Nasuverse-related stuff.

"Who is it now?" Haruki rubbed his forehead, trying to guess the culprit's identity. "Angra Mainyu? It has to be him."

"I think so too," Medea said. "What did he need so much magical energy for?"

"Let's hope he didn't do that" Haruki gripped his spear and walked towards the door. "Semi, bring Artoria and Rin here. Also, send some scouts to the Ryuudou Temple. Medea, take me to Sakura."

Seeing Sakura with his own eyes will put him at ease. Otherwise, these worries tugging at his mind will not go away.

Semiramis embraced him from behind. "My master, you don't have to do everything alone. You have six servants ready to do your bidding."

She originally planned to exclude herself from the six; fearing that would make her a hypocrite, she chose to include herself.

'He may act too mature for his age; he is still a teenage boy in the end.'

She stepped up to help him lest the pressure of the Great War crushed his young shoulders. She finally knew what tickled her master's fancy.

Semiramis' 'concerns' got a chuckle out of Haruki.

"Since when did you become a good woman, Semi?" Haruki gently peeled her fingers off his chest and turned around. "It scares me to be on the receiving end of your worries."

He preferred her seductions over her seemingly genuine care.

'There is no telling what she cooks in her poisonous mind.'

Semiramis puffed up her cheeks. "You're already immune to me, why not trust me? I want to rule the world Having a man like you by my side will be relieving."

"We'll talk about it later. We have more concerning matters at hand."

"I too would love to chat with you freely." Semiramis winked at Medea. "See you later, Miss Witch."

Medea's lips twitched. Semiramis' immense contribution forced Medea to think twice before hurting Semiramis. Instead of fighting Semiramis, Medea wrapped her arms around Haruki and took him to his desired location.