CHAPTER 5

(Osfor POV)

“Just like that?” I said.

“Just like that…” replied the guard

It was interesting to see how we were released from captivity without getting questioned. Did Gaz-sama do something to hasten our release? I asked myself

Greetman however had other ideas. As once he was freed from his shackles he head-butted the guard rendering him unconscious…what a nasty temper…

“Let’s go” he said and so we did.

Once we were outside the facility we were surrounded with few men wearing black. Probably escorts

Ainz was seething with rage. And was at the verge of killing the so called escorts.

“We are sorry for the inconveniences caused to you, now that you have been cleared of charges you can go on your way. There is a vehicle that will be transporting you back to Alsian borders, so please follow me.” Said one of the men.

Greetman was starting to get heated up again. I think five months of captivity would do that to a person so I said

“Alright let’s go, I’ve missed my lab, and I want to take a good long hot bath once I get back to my villa.”

Midorikawa then turned around looking at me with judgmental eyes but decided to remain silent.

“Sigh, let’s just leave…” said Takeda. “Greetman, these are just lackeys they are not worth the trouble…”

“I know…but I feel like I really want some trouble at the moment…” replied Greetman and moved forward until he was face to face with the man that just spoke.

A drop of sweat soon fell from his forehead but he still kept his composure.

“My blades…”Said Greetman

“They will be in the vehicle” calmly replied the man

That man is interesting. Although Greetman is releasing insane amounts of pressure just by that approach alone the man remained calm and unperturbed. While the others were almost pissing their pants.

“Ah! My cane! I need it too, where is it?”

“You will find all your belongings clothes and weapons back at the vehicle please follow me. We still have more things to do.”

Said the man who now turned around and began to walk away. Greetman however would probably take the man giving him his back like that as an insult so Takeda and I soon intervened.

“Well Greetman lets just get out of here, I mean really we need to speak to Gaz-sama it is really important that we figure out what truly happened and I don’t think these guys will be of help” I said

Greetman then sighed and relaxed himself decreasing the amount of pressure, but not by a lot…

We soon followed the man and got into a small carriage that was enough for the four of us. Thankfully our items were there as promised

However that didn’t mean I trust their words for it as I checked them to see if there is any scratch or some sort of spells. I mean I love my cane! And don’t want anyone playing with it…unless I agree to it of course…

We got on the carriage and moved forward. Going back to Alsa and finally done with this damn country…I should have stayed in my lab…why did I even agree to come here…

***

What a strange human…to be able to contain the power of dragons, gods, and devils inside his body at once…in all my life, I had never seen something this bewildering

Everything in this world fears me…if it was not for my will to let the creatures inside the mountain live here…I would have stayed alone for eternity…My own aura and presence forces every creature to fear me and avoid even coming to this place…not even that mage was able to stand my unfocused presence.

But Asura…not only had he fought against it, he even sustained that of Arvion. And dared to attack a primordial dragon where anything or anyone would hesitate a thousand time before he could even attempt such a foolish thing.

He was even able to defeat a devil in his own world…this kid managed to learn the old words, like if they were but a common language…if he only knew of the strength and will it would take another human to utter one single word, and produce the same results he is getting, he would be shocked.

More so, he perfected the form of dragons in one attempt and managed to use aura to fuel his mana in such a short time…I was going to force him to stay here with me, I thought that if he should need to attempt the crucible it would be the next time it rose…however, with the speed he is learning things…I don’t think I can force him to stay as he had grown strong…too strong…

The fact that he unconsciously used void magic to stop me from getting to him when he was absorbing too much energy is worrying me…My claw was damaged…never in my life had I though I human would be able to damage me…to inflict a wound on a primordial dragon is not something to be taken lightly.

However, why do I feel proud…proud to have a human as a disciple, a friend? Someone to speak to…to talk with, while at the same time this person did not fear me. Ah this fills me with great joy…I hope he truly clears the crucible…if not, that he would at least survive.

“Asura.” I said “Come forth”

“On my way” He said and began to dress himself.

He got closer to me and looked toward me with eyes filled with excitement. Such a foolish young child. Too eager to learn to grow stronger. The end of our time together is drawing nearer…and the lifespan of humans is too short…

I then said.

“I have something to ask of you Youngling. Before we start your next and final task.”

“What is it Drakhsis-san” he said

“I want you to…”

***

“What?! I mean clearing the crucible is hard enough…isn’t your request this time a bit too much. I mean…” I said

“I know youngling, it may sound absurd. But if you could claim it…it would mean much to me… anyway let’s get to the final thing. Enter Equilibrium” said the dragon

…well whatever when time comes I will try…not that I know how to but I will try…

I reached equilibrium almost instantly this time as my mana had increased tenfold. I even had to release a considerable amount of it just to be able to reach that state. Now I only need to absorb aura into my body instead of having to transform it continuously. This is almost similar to mana flux. But less powerful and it takes longer.

“Then what now?”

“Use the dragon aspect”

I did so

“Now fight me.” Said Drakhsis

“Huh? Come again?” I inquired only to receive a paw from Drakhsis to my entire body that pinned me into the nearest wall. By nearest I mean the mountain boulders a few hundred meters from where I initially was…

“What was that for” I said, but that was a few moments after I difficultly managed to undug myself from the rocks.

“I said fight me. If you are not willing I will be the one doing all the fighting then.” Once he said that he appeared in front of me.

I never actually got to admire how agile Drakhsis really is…after all he weigh thousands of tons and is really huge…but damn he is fast, even his strike was almost impossible to dodge.

“How could this be a part of training?” I said

After all, getting beaten around by a dragon didn’t really register for me as training…

“It is. Survival training. Survival against unsurmountable odds. NOW SURVIVE” once he said that he shot forward hundreds of fireballs that all were sent from the moment he opened his mouth.

The fireballs were tearing the ground apart and were rapidly headed toward me. Each of them was strong enough to leave an enormous hole on the ground. Getting hit by one of them will probably mean a world of pain. Something I don’t really feel like tasting at the moment

So I dodged and dodged and dodged…and then got hit. By one, a second…a third. I stopped counting when I reached thirty but I could say one thing. Drakhsis was going easy on me and Oh boy did it hurt…I don’t want to even think about what he would do if I was his enemy.

“Use your wings. They are not just for decoration.” Said Drakhsis

Now that I think of it…wings! I have damn wings!

I tried to get a feel to them but was unable to make them move.

“Will them to move don’t force them. Only think of flying think of the way you wish to move and they will obey. You have a dragon’s flesh and a dragon’s instinct. Let it guide you. It is that instinct that makes you able to know where is your prey. Who is your enemy, and who is your foe.” Said Drakhsis

I then willed the wings to take me up. And oh boy they did, I only had to think of going up and they did.

Although I was amazed by the view I almost regretted doing this…not that vertigo was a problem, but it was the fact that Drakhsis seemed even happier about shooting a flying target. The hundred earlier balls of fire that he shot now were once again casted toward me. Only this time…he used ten times the amount…

…

One month…One entire month of this. Every day I woke up! Every time, and anytime, I had to be on alert. Because if I didn’t. Drakhsis will send a fireball my way.

Even while eating I had to be on alert…

Even while sleeping…

Even while doing…other personal things…I had to stay alert. It was disturbing…

However I learned something. And boy was I proud.

It goes like this. One day while I was trying to cast some spells and discover what my limit was, I thought about something. Well I actually was obsessed with it…

I was in dragon form an in this form my body was truly strong. So I thought about doing it…

BREATHING FIRE!!!

I began slowly by channeling mana to my mouth area and tried to breathe out…nothing…

Then Drakhsis out of nowhere came and gave me an advice.

“Use your lungs. Fill them with mana and only will it to be exuded. And you shall have what you desire.”

I did so and filled my lungs with mana. And then breathed out imagining my breath turning to flame.

Well it did turn to flame…it was strong. And shot forward magnificently and majestically. Only one thing though it was purple…and was a bit too much. The fire eat away at the near trees and managed to burn them to a crisp.

“Hahaha. It is like watching a hatchling attempting his first fire breath. You can use any spell you want with that body of yours. Just will it to do what you want and you can even shoot ice breath from your mouth” said Drakhsis.

I coughed a bit due to having some smoke caught into my lungs but turned toward Drakhsis saying

“What do you mean ice breath? Shouldn’t I only be capable of fire? Don’t dragons only breathe fire?” I said

“Normal ones, yes. Every normal dragon is only able to shoot his own element through his breath. Ice for ice dragons, fire for fire dragon, light for light dragons and so on…However you ate the heart and body of a primordial dragon. A dragon that is not bound by such limits.” Proudly proclaimed Drakhsis

“Euh…but I only saw you use fire attacks…” I dumbly said

“Well…I prefer that element... But I did use a spatial spell before” said Drakhsis…probably embarrassed

“Ah I remember…the time you compressed those crystals.” I said

“Yes. Now dodge!” said Drakhsis

But I was unable to register his last statement. Resulting in my face having an intimate meeting with the nearest wall…

It was quite annoying…thirty days of this same routine…

However, I could understand why he is doing something like this. Surviving depends on instinct. And nothing could hone your instinct better than a dragon chasing you…

But I cannot run forever.

Today I will fight back.

I stood up, used the dragon aspect and confidently walked toward the now laying dragon.

He seems to like naps. Well if I lived as long as him I would probably find nothing more interesting than a good nap.

Drakhsis soon slowly open the lid of his eyes which by the way opens sideways…creepy

“Hmm” He said “Are you sure about doing this?” he added

But I know he could read my mind so I did not reply.

He then rose his head up and looked at me. Only this time the pressure he emitted was enough to shake the strongest human…but I, no longer am human.

“Hoo.” He said, Drakhsis seemed impressed “To be able to sustain the full blunt of my pressure without flinching. You became a frightening being Youngling.”

“Well. To be honest I already figured that you have been slowly increasing your pressure day by day. So this amount is tolerable. Although annoying I can still hold on.”

“Hahaha, so you figured it out. Good, now do your best.” But the moment he said that a paw was sent to crush me from above.

Normally I would have dodged it. But I am done running. I stood still and raised my hands blocking his incoming strike. I did so but with the smallest of margins. My feet sank into the ground below while my body shuddered from the weight. If I had my human body I would have become a pool of blood and gore. But no I resisted it and pushed it back. Although the weight of his strike was immense I knew that he was clearly going easy on me.

Few fireballs were sent my way but I casted a fire breathe to counter their effect.

I know I could have used other spells or even dodged but damn I became fond of this thing. I mean I AM BREATHING PURPLE FIRE! (I know you are envious!)

Drakhsis rose and began to fire away deadlier spells. This time he shot a ray of concentrated magic, similar to the ones that Arvion shot before.

I dodged it and countered with another fire breath that actually did nothing to harm him.

He then swiped at me with his right hand and I once again countered only this time

“Dragon warrior’s art!! FULL BUFF”

Well it was actually just warrior’s art I only added the dragon shortcut because I was in dragon form…you know, formalities…

“Dragon Earth shattering smash!”

With the power of dragons and the body of one I infused my hand with both aura and spiritual energy and rocked a punch toward the incoming swipe.

Results.

I was sent reeling toward the mountain and managed to break a record for how deep I penetrated the wall…

However, it was not without result. Once I exited the mountain, it was easier this time…

I saw something interesting…

Drakhsis was looking at his paw. One of his claws was missing.

It was on the floor and his finger began to bleed.

I thought that he was going to be upset but he soon began to laugh. And loudly at that too.

“To think a human is capable of wounding me! No, you are a dragon now youngling! GOOD!” Drakhsis proudly claimed

“You are now ready. Ready to take on the crucible.”