Chapter 828: Level Check

Chapter 828: Level Check

Youve kept it the same, Euryale said as they walked through Dallions realm.

Dallion had been quick to repair everything he had been delaying before. A new bridge connected the main part of the realm to the Vermillion islands. The embodiment of the new whip blade had a notedly science fiction look, to Ondas delight. The magic thread that Dallion had used to keep the weapons elements together looked like corridors of pure light connecting pillars that rose up from land and sea for miles.

I thought youd change it completely, the gorgon added. I know I changed mine.

There was a time when Dallion would have desperately wanted to venture into Eurys realm. Now, he had grown out of it. He knew precisely how important realms were to domain rulers, yet at the same time he also ignored Adzorgs insistence that he not invite Eury into it.

Hes nothing if not reliable to resist change. A crystal haired woman approached. She was wearing a standard set of adventurers clothesmore dryad fashioned than humanand had a large crimson sparrow on her shoulder. Until he makes up for it.

Those with a high magic trait would be able to see that not only the womans beauty, but her very shape was nothing but a well-crafted illusion. Expanding multiple times beyond, it was a far more magnificent shape of an adult shardfly with a wing-span exceeding twenty feet. That wasnt the only being using illusion, though. The crimson sparrow was also, in fact, a shardfly, though its illusion left a lot to be desired.

Thats Gleam, Dallion quickly said. And Ruby.

Ruby? The gorgons snakes twitched. Does he still draw on the walls?

The sparrow flapped its wings, its body filling with a large bubble of embarrassment.

Ive grown a lot since then, it murmured.

Are those the Moonstones? Euryale turned in the direction of the massive green and purple crystals. You really have moved up a lot.

Both of us have. A flicker of guilt passed through Dallions mind. The stone orchid was yet to blossom. Not only that, but it remained at the Academy, and would likely stay there for a while. Whats the plan? It was better to deal with the business matters first.

Same as always. Several snakes turned Dallions direction. I already told you.

Dallion could feel that not to be precisely true. The gorgons skills had also grown to the point that she could control her emotions flawlessly, even when not wearing a blocker item. But it was her lack of emotion that told him something was not right.

How about a quick spar? she asked. Just like before?

Thought youd never ask.

A massive arena rose up in the middle of the sea . In many aspects, it was a copy of the arena back in Nerosal, from the massive walls to the inner rooms and the stands. The only difference was that it was completely empty.

Too much? Dallion thought.

Nah, Vihrogon replied. Everyone likes massive feats of architecture. Of course, now youve raised the expectations.

Lux, Dallion said.

The firebird popped up in a ball of blue flames, chirping with enthusiasm.

Youll be with Eury on this one.

No magic? The gorgon asked, letting the firebird engulf her.Geett the latest novels at novelhall.com

I am magic, big sis! The firebird protested.

Of course, you are. There was no other way to respond to that.

Lifted by Lux, the gorgon flew towards the arena. Casting a flight spell, Dallion followed soon after. He was quickly joined by Gleam and Lux, who returned to their normal shardfly form.

Finished everything you set out to do? Dallion turned to his familiar.

Was there any doubt? Gleam replied, confident as ever. Dont be surprised if I can take you on at this stage.

That was likely true. Dallion felt that he could win, but if he was to stand a chance against more powerful opponents, hed have to start gaining levels again.

Want me to give you a hand? the shardfly whispered.

No. I need to check my level.

I can tell you that right now. Youll lose.

COMBAT INITIATED

Dallion instantly responded, grabbing the aura sword with his left hand. Magic threads spread through the weapon as he performed a line attack.

ATTACK NEGATED

DARKs wind attack has been sliced in two.

Attack has no effect.

Easier than the twins, Dallion said as he reached for the harpsisword. Before he could grab it, the whip blade moved on its own, shoving the other weapon out of the way.

My turn, Gleam said, brimming with confidence and eagerness. Been millennia since Id seriously fought a dragon.

The time spent without the spectral shardfly had made Dallion forget how combative she was, even among her own species. He also knew that Harp was both strong and fast enough to prevent the familiar from forcing itself in her place. Even now she was still guiding him, carefully observing Dallions progress.

Alright then. Dallion grabbed the hilt. Time for something new.

Metal segments shot off, connected only by a thread of magic. Dallion twisted his wrist with a firm action, causing them to form a spiral. At that point, he performed a point attack straight forward.

A circle of force shot forward, slamming into the dragon, then continuing on.

MINOR STRIKE

Dealt damage is increased by 10%

Sparks and scales filled the air as the rest of the attack went on, slicing through the stands and wall of the arena behind it.

Maintaining his momentum, Dallion slashed the air again, while casting multiple speed and armor spells with the aura sword.

The green dragon split into three dozen instances, all flying off in different directions. Three of them charged right at Dallion, only to fade away, leaving just one behind.

Still relying too much on splitting, Dallion said, forcing the instance he wanted to become reality. His opponent had made an attempt to push back, but it was still far from enough.

Twisting like a top, Dallion let out six line attacks, all aimed at Dark and his rider. His aim was to provoke Euryale into reacting, and she didnt disappoint.

ATTACK NEGATED

Your attack has been sliced in two by EURYALE

Attack has no effect

Six red rectangles appeared one after the other. The terrifying part was that Dallion had barely managed to see the counterattack. The gorgon wasnt using a weapon in the fight. The gauntlets of her armor had changed form, allowing her to achieve the same effect as if she were.

Origami armor? The moment he thought of it, Dallion quickly pulled back, but it was already too late. Even after all this time, he had made the same stupid mistakeacting on assumptions. Just because Eury didnt have magic and chose to fight atop of a dragon didnt mean she couldnt fly, just that she had chosen not to.

Wings of sun gold sprouted from her back, as the gorgon darted forward, straight at her target. Meanwhile, Dark flew up in order to claim air superiority.

Spreading magic through both swords, Dallion cast multiple barrier spells in front of him, only to watch Euryale shatter them like glass.

Shield! Dallion shouted, while causing the entire arena ground to abruptly rise up.

If he were in Eurys place, the next attack would be a point attack from immediate proximity. Even if not fatal, it would put him on the defensive. Thats why he had to

AGGRAVATED WOUND

Your health has been reduced by 15%

AGGRAVATED WOUND

Your health has been reduced by 15%

Two tendrils of sun gold twisted on either side of the shield, striking Dallion in the right leg and left shoulder.