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Return of The 8th Class Mage (Web Novel) - Chapter 144: Calm before the Storm (5)
Chapter 144: Calm before the Storm (5)
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(You, who are the descendant of the mad human Fran Page, the root cause of the ill-fated relationship over the several thousand years. After destroying your crude spiritual being, I’ll immediately set out to the world and will also find your real body.)
“Well, that may be a bit difficult?”
As his counterpart has changed, Ian’s tone also changed to being dismissive. Even being a young dragon, it probably lived longer than Ian. In fact, the length of that gap between the two would be very great. However, Ian did not back down. That was because he did not want to speak with decorum to that group of ‘lizard bastards’.
(You, arrogant human, your pride sees no bounds only having a single successful surprise attack!)
‘Herpai Dotos’, the red dragon, which had been instantly defeated by Ian when they met, shouted in a little excited tone. Was that all? He intensely stared at Ian as if he was about to chew up Ian.
“The pride of the one who was defeated, reaching high is funny as well.”
(……)
“You drummed up and brought a bunch of your friends after getting a little beat down?”
(Is there fairness in hunting?)
“Was there ever any pride in lizards?”
(You bastard…!)
Kwang!
It was a conversation that went nowhere.
There was no more reason to talk anymore.
It would just dry up their mouths.
Kwang! Kwang! Kwang!
Rather than engaging in a useless talk, the six young dragons, with Herpai Dotos as their leader, began to thump their paws on to the ground. The sound that was created was like that of a thunder. That was definitely an expression of anger and animosity such that the ambience that has been created was as if to cause an immediate bloodbath.
“Are you showing off for being large?”
The sound that they were making was overwhelming such that an ordinary entity and even an unordinary entity would fear. However, it did not work at all on Ian. All that just felt like large bodies making booming noise to Ian.
“Not very impressed.”
Showing a slight smile, Ian raised high his right foot.
Furthermore, he smashed the purple sandy ground with a booming sound.
It was the same way of thumping the ground as that of the six dragons.
However, the outcome was on a different scale.
Koookooookoookooo…!
The ground on that which was smashed began to show cracks. Like a fan, tens of lines of cracks stretched out with enormous velocity. It was ‘Ian’s way of responding’ to the young dragon’s thumping.
“Come on.”
Ian even flicked his finger. His confidence filled appearance was enough to incite the wraths of the young dragons. How could a mere human being be that audacious? Nothing was more insulting that this. They wanted to finish Ian off as soon as possible. That was, including the real body that was hiding somewhere in the outside world as well as that altered spiritual being.
Kwaang!
However, the wrath of the six young dragons.
Kwang! Kwang!
Also, the ‘advice’ that they had given to Reseese Rajendu so that they could eliminate Ian had just been completely halted. The reason was simple. No matter how hard they tried, they couldn’t even defeat Ian’s spiritual being…
“It wasn’t even a surprise attack this time.”
Kwaang! Kwaang! Kwaang!
The beating was strictly ‘one way’.
That was, on the group of dragons before Ian’s power.
In fact, it seemed to be more one way than when Ian had launched a surprise attack.
“Right?”
Having thrown the six young dragons to the ground, Ian spoke to ‘Herpai Dotos’, the sentry, by tapping him with the tip of his foot. It was the most humiliating moment of the strongest of all creations, yet he could not respond in any way. It wasn’t just Herpai Dotos. It was same for all the other dragons. Every one of them was buried in the purple sand, and could only wriggle about.
“If you have any other issues, speak now. I’ll resolve them for you.”
(Krrrr……! You bastarrrd…! How dare…!)
That feeling of humiliation did not rise from the tapping of Ian’s foot. The reason for the overwhelming sense of humiliation came from the fact that all six of them were defeated by that human, Ian Page, let alone by his spiritual being. They were shaking at the unimaginable outcome.
(Surely, are you his descendant?)
(Can’t believe it is the power of a human being.)
(Has he, the man of nightmare, returned…!)
The other dragons that were watching from a distance couldn’t help, but be astonished as well. The incredible power, they felt from Fran Page in the ancient days, which was too strong to be belonging to a human being, was clearly felt from this little young human, Ian Page.
It was the feeling of reliving the past nightmares of losing half of their race. Was it because of that, the murderous spirit against Ian permeated even stronger.
“Is it sufficient now?”
Of course, whether the little dragons were gnashing their teeth or not.
Whether other dragons were channeling murderous spirits or not.
Ian nonchalantly asked Reseese Rajendu.
(It was a good lesson.)
Reseese Rajendu swayed his long neck back and forth in response to that question.
(Those children, too, should have learned something.)
“I still think that they would just make some excuses.”
(They are smart. Soon, they would learn much more.)
The young dragons kept still upon hearing Reseese Rajendu’s words. Then supporting each other, they removed themselves to a distant spot. That was because they could no longer speak to Ian in disrespectful tones as the leader of their race was speaking in respectful way. Furthermore, a defeat was a defeat.
“May I return now?”
(Certainly. Do return.)
“I’ll try to pay you another visit shortly.”
(As an adversary, or as a friend?)
“It could be something other than those two.”
(True. I shall wait for good news.)
“I’d like that as well.”
Ian said a short farewell.
His body became blurred.
It was the unique condition of the spiritual being, losing its form.
“Then.”
That was how Ian’s body disappeared.
Once again, only the dragon race and the purple sphere remained inside the purple space.
* * *
(Atar Haka.)
Inside the dimensionless purple space from which Ian has disappeared, Reseese Rajendu, who has just been speaking to Ian, said as he was staring into the empty space. Then another dragon came forth, flying from that direction. It was the ‘black fire’ Atar Haka, a dragon with black hide and scale, and the second highest in the ranks of the dragon race.
(By any chance, is there any remnant magic trickery of that person?)
The black dragon Atar Haka closed his eyes upon Reseese Rajendu’s question. Then he widely spread gray mana out to every direction. It felt similar to Ian’s ‘seer detection’, the wide area detection spell.
(No. At least based on my vision.)
(Is that so. Then it must be so based on your abilities.)
Based on the definite conclusion drawn by Reseese Rajendu, ‘detection’ must have been the specialty of the black dragon Atar Haka.
(Atar Haka, I have an assignment for you for the first time in a long while.)
(Do you mean the surveillance of that human that was just here?)
(He is powerful. He seemed sharp and not very trusting. Understand that you are the only one who can do this.)
Reseese Rajendu had an apologetic tone in his voice.
Atar Haka, the black dragon, replied to that voice.
(Everything is for the race.)
Then Reseese Rajendu recited the same words.
(Everything is for the race.)
As soon as that ‘oath of race’ has been exchanged, black fire engulfed Atar Haka’s body.
* * *
“…Surely, the lizard bastards cannot be trusted.”
Ian Page, who has awoken in his own physical body, murmured in short breaths. He breathed out unconsciously after looking at the strange scenery that was panned before him. It was as if the dust from every direction was being congregated in one spot, but what was astonishing was the fact that it seemed to be forming the ‘shapes’ of the dragons, to be more precise, the shapes of ‘Atar Haka’, the black dragon, and Reseese Rajendu, the leader of the dragon race, in real time. Of course, their conversation was clearly being heard, too.
“Does everyone, including Fran Page and the dragons only have the intention to hit me on the back of my head?”
It was the incorporated form of the technique and the power of the language.
As Ian called it, the 9th class level.
It was the effects of dust watch, the ‘dust watcher’, which was one of the great transcendental magic skills.
“I suppose, I was also thinking about whose head of the two to hit as well.”
Ian let out a smile.
He murmured as he swirled the gathered dust.
“Whose back of the head should I hit first?”
That was what Ian’s first decision was. It seemed that the only answer was the truth filled desire to ‘eliminate both from Ian’s path’, which was what he wanted from the beginning. The problem was how to do it. The powers of Fran Page and the dragon race were truly immense. It was difficult, to say the least, for Ian and by his power alone.
‘Both sides must be manipulated just enough.’
That was, to lead them to help in eliminating each other. For now, the best he could do was to ‘walk the tight rope’. Although it would be risky, what was required of Ian now was to be able to keep his balance in the process.
‘Will look for Fran Page’s weakness first.’
That was the most urgent task. Fran Page’s ‘invincible power’. Everything about the ‘origin’ of that power that had even been partially applied to the masters, and the ‘destruction method’ must be learned. Only then could he hold an upper hand over Fran Page, and fulfill his promise of granting deaths to the masters.
‘Only then I can utilize it without a worry.’
Fran Page was always a ‘double edged sword.’
The preparation needed to use that sword to eliminate.
That would be the foundation of the beginning of every plan.
‘There is a need to be more daring in this regard.’
Even the dragons could not fully analyze the invincible power.
Wasn’t it only a guess that just a bit of ‘alchemist ability’ had been added? It certainly wasn’t easy for Ian, alone, to investigate the power that was enshrined in such a mystery. Hence, he needed to think of another way. That was, with more audacity and more aggressiveness.
‘Ask him directly.’
Fran Page.
To Fran Page who wields the power of invincibility.
Ian thought about directly asking Fran Page.
‘There is no way that he doesn’t know that I’ve met the dragon.’
Ian did not see Fran Page lightly. No matter if he had uncovered the spiritual beings that were used as watchers, and had cheated their eyes by using puppet play and several magic tricks, Ian could not be confident that he was completely beyond Fran’s surveillance network. Wasn’t it that Fran taught Ian the power of the language without any hesitance because he was also able to control Ian in some way?
‘I’ve met the dragon, and as a result, I’ve decided to help you, Fran Page. So, grant me the power of invincibility as well.’
That was Ian’s plan in short.
Ian would concede making contacts with the dragon race.
As a result, Ian has decided that he couldn’t trust the dragons.
So, Ian would inform his intention to help Fran.
In return, would ask Fran to grant him the power of invincibility.
Then he could also uncover some weaknesses in the process as well.
‘Not sure if it would work though.’
However, this was the most optimal way for now. Although it wasn’t certain whether it would work on the thousand year old serpent or not, but it was worth trying at least once.
“…I have decided to join you.”
Ian thought about what he would do going forward. He recited towards the empty sky. It wasn’t an act based on some certain foundation. It was only a reciting accompanied by half baked assumption.
“Fran Page.”
However, his assumption has hit the target accurately. There came a different change in the empty space as soon as Ian’s definite decision was murmured. That was, the space itself began to slide open as if it was a door that could be opened and shut.
“That’s a smart decision.”
There was a man who slid open that ‘door of the empty space’.
Fran Page said with satisfaction.
“Ian.”
He has always existed.
He could always hear.
And he could have always appeared.
The unique blood line and the unique method.
As long as he was in the vicinity of ‘Ian Page’.
