ALL NOVEL Chapter 400
[Ugh, that dumbass! Hurry up and kill them all!]
This is just ridiculous.
I sneaked a glance at the fuming Observer and couldn’t help but chuckle. It really was quite a sight.
It was funny to see someone so confident easily subdued.
Did you think I made that suggestion on a whim? Of course, I considered the Observer’s combat power, and after thinking about how I could win, I decided on this method.
I scattered my family among the factions, hidden and prepared for the strong enemies, and crafted various items, handing them off to lovers, anticipating potential variables.
But this fool probably thought it was just a game and brought out some toys.
“Still, catching that Dragon might be tough. It’s a really powerful Dragon.”
It seems stronger than the regular dragons.
I casually steered the fuming Observer’s attention towards me.
To control the emotions of such a bratty Observer required this kind of method.
[I went through so much trouble trying to make that Dragon a toy! I had to turn the whole world upside down to catch it and got scolded by some damn old man!]
If you know it’s a stupid thing to do, don’t do it, you idiot.
I suppressed the urge to curse and wore a relaxed smile.
Anyway, I was gaining the upper hand in our second clash.
I imagined the future where I would send the Dragon, standing on the board, flying off with a lion-shaped horse representing the Empire, and turned my gaze back down towards the tower.
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Why did Dragons become symbols of terror?
It’s not just their massive size, but the main reason is the extraordinary toughness of the skin surrounding their bodies.
Ordinary weapons can’t even scratch them; only an exceptional warrior with their full power could barely manage a nick. Only special magic could inflict any significant damage on their hides.
Thus, Dragons have long ruled as humanity’s nemeses.
But today would be different.
“It’s tough, really tough. But it has some flavor!”
Peymin’s hands ripped through the Dragon’s foot like a whirlwind. The sight of the leather, which even a mithril blade could barely pierce, yielding like tofu was so surreal that even the Dragon was slow to react.
Even for a Dragon, this situation was beyond expectation.
As the Dragon belatedly felt pain, it began to scream and shake its legs.
“Hey, stop shaking! I’m getting dizzy!”
The Dragon flailed about trying to shake Peymin off its leg, but Peymin was stuck like gum and showed no signs of letting go.
At this rate, one of the limbs supporting this colossal body was about to turn into a rag. The Dragon made a decision after much thinking.
“Everyone, watch out! It’s starting to flap its wings!”
The Dragon’s wings, which had been still until now, began to unfold. Naturally, the bodies of Peymin and Hazel, who were hanging on, shook violently from the sudden gust.
“Ahhhh! I’m dizzy!”
Peymin’s body swung precariously in mid-air. At least she managed to secure her grip by wedging her hands into the Dragon’s hide.
Hazel, on the other hand, lost her kitchen knife to the turbulence and it plummeted to the ground.
“It hurts…”
Hazel stared blankly up. The Dragon had already soared far above. With no way to chase after it, she looked at Peymin with worry.
“Ugh, it’s hard to even open my eyes…”
Peymin grit her teeth and thrust her hands deeper into the Dragon’s flesh, trying to climb upwards. If she wanted to stop it from flying, she had to target its wings.
‘Climbing up to its wings will take quite a while…’
Considering the size of the Dragon, she knew she had a long way to go. She looked down and got lost in her thoughts. After a brief moment, she nodded and started climbing up the Dragon’s leg.
Worries were one thing; she had work to do.
“It’s huge.”
“It really is…”
Once the Dragon’s massive wings spread, they cast a shadow over the heads of both monsters and the Imperial forces.
Thus, the survivors on the battlefield could only look up at the sky in a daze.
“Disgustingly… huge.”
Geren murmured as he stared blankly at the sky.
When the Legendary Dragon was still around, it had been killed before it could do anything by Johann, so this was the first time he saw a Dragon spread its wings. Who wouldn’t be astonished by such a sight?
The appearance of the Dragon, reminiscent of the one that burned half the world long ago, visibly dampened the Imperial soldiers’ morale.
No matter how elite they were, they were no different from bugs before a Dragon.
And, the monsters driven by instinct could hardly fail to notice this shift in atmosphere.
“(!@&!(#!”
Monstrous screams began to echo from all directions. The monsters, who had been helpless, let out their roars of despair, which only further intimidated the Imperial forces.
However, the command center was not sitting idly by.
“Our morale is tanking. What should we do?”
Killian looked at the Dragon’s ascent with a serious expression. Even at least several kilometers away, the Dragon’s takeoff was clear to his eyes.
The soldiers, fighting at a much closer distance, probably felt like they were staring at an embodiment of despair looming over them.
“Your Highness, the best method is to bring that Dragon down, but… that seems practically impossible.”
“It lacks practicality. Then what are the realistic options?”
“I believe that shooting it down with Special Magic might be the easiest solution.”
“Relay to the mages to use Special Magic once more.”
“Your command shall be followed!”
The commander who received his orders dashed out of the tent. After watching him disappear for a moment, the Crown Prince sighed heavily.
“It seems we won’t be able to take it easy.”
“Don’t worry. This was somewhat expected. The Empire’s elite troops have all prepared themselves for death on this battlefield…”
“How can I not worry when my people are dying?”
Concern was evident in his eyes. While commanders offered him words of comfort, they all knew it held little meaning.
“It looks like they’re having quite a tough time.”
“You are…?”
“I am the Bear Drummer, Your Highness.”
“Show respect to the Crown Prince…”
“Enough. Is this really the time for such trivialities?”
“Your Highness! They say we need more time to use Special Magic!”
The commander, who had rushed to deliver the message, panted heavily while bringing the dire news. Killian frowned at the bad tidings and muttered.
“This is going to drive me mad.”
“It’s not that there are no options available.”
A somewhat youthful voice that didn’t fit the battlefield drew everyone’s attention to its owner. Crown Prince Killian looked at a girl who appeared to be in her late teens and opened his mouth.
“And you are…?”
“I’m Maria Quartz. I am the grandmother of Sir Quartz.”
‘Grandma…?’
As Maria introduced herself, all the commanders fixated their gazes on her.
“Right now, my identity isn’t what’s important. If you’re thinking of bringing down that Dragon, I have a method.”
“Go on.”
Everyone listened intently.
“It’s simple. The method is…”
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“Oh wow, a Golem made from the World Tree! This is something truly amazing to see in my later years!”
Merlin gazed up at the intact Golem made from the World Tree, his eyes sparkling like a child’s. While even a steel Golem requires a skilled craftsman pouring their heart into it to create, a Golem made from a World Tree is something else entirely.
This was a revolution in the world of Golems.
Alchemy and mages studying Golems would certainly grab the creator by the legs to learn their secrets.
“Enough small talk. Can you use teleportation magic?”
“With this number of people, it should be possible somehow. Though stability might…”
“That’s fine.”
‘Bearing some degree of risk is unavoidable.’
She smiled reassuringly at the World Tree Golem, which looked at her with concern, and then turned her gaze back to Merlin.
“Please.”
“I understand.”
Merlin began drawing a magic circle on the ground with a serious expression. This was the groundwork to enhance the accuracy of the teleportation spell.
As the most seasoned Archmage began to draw, the lower-ranked mages jumped in to contribute to the magic circle.
Since those drawing the circle were none other than the two Archmages and Elite Mages, the completion speed of the magic circle was incredibly fast.
“It’s all done!”
“Dear.”
The World Tree Golem extended its palm to Maria. Maria smiled brightly and stepped onto its hand, gazing into her husband’s eyes. Her partner embraced her as she stood on his palm, and they positioned themselves over the magic circle.
“…Let’s begin.”
The mages gathered around the completed magic circle began to chant in unison.
It was an incantation often used for teleportation magic.
How much time had passed? Maria opened her eyes, feeling the sensation of floating along with the chilly air.
“It’s a success.”
The ultimate method to bring down the Dragon landed squarely on its back.