Dragonslayer’s Class Regression chapter 93

Chapter 93

KWAKWAKWAKWA!

Zeke’s aura lance precisely pierced the magical beast’s heart.

The beast, with its head almost fully regenerated, let out a long roar from the pain of its core being pierced.

GOOOOOOOOOOO!

A hole was punctured cleanly through where its heart was.

The wings that had sprouted from the monster’s back disappeared as if melting away.

KAACKKK!

With a death cry, the monster staggered and collapsed to the ground.

Watching the monster from atop Bucephalus, Zeke descended slowly while maintaining his guard.

“Attacking the core was the right answer.”

Simultaneously, a message appeared before Zeke’s eyes.

[True Dragon Sword Technique(S) skill level has increased from Beginner to Expert.]

The True Dragon Sword Technique left by Sethon Draker was a technique created to persistently target a dragon’s vital points.

In contrast, the dragon slaying techniques currently taught at Draker had been modified for combat against humans rather than dragons.

After Terakan Draker, many families created their own secret arts and applications based on the dragon slaying techniques, leaving only the basic dragon slaying technique in its original form.

Both Draker and the blood-allied families focused only on modified applications and secret techniques, considering basic dragon-slaying techniques merely as entry-level swordsmanship.

However, while mastering Sethon Draker’s True Dragon Sword Technique, Zeke realized that the real essence of dragon-slaying techniques lay within the basic forms.

While the sword forms and patterns were important, the key aspects of the True Dragon Sword Technique were how to combine and utilize aura with these techniques, and how to link the various forms together.

Zeke was able to grasp the essence of the True Dragon Sword Technique through his battle with the Master of the Swamp.

‘Now I clearly understand the meaning of True Dragon Sword Technique – to slay dragons.’

As the monster fell, the area that had completely transformed into a swamp was slowly returning to its original state.

Zeke rode Bucephalus down to the ground.

Then he approached the fallen monster.

Still not completely dead, the mud-like substance on its skin surface was slightly writhing.

That’s when it happened.

The mud-like skin flowed down, revealing the monster’s eyes that had been covered beneath.

Those eyes were similar to those of Bahamut that Zeke had seen in Sethon Draker’s vision.

‘Is it really a dragon?’

Then something was transmitted into Zeke’s mind.

‘…..Dragon slayer…… thank you……’

Unlike earlier when the words were cut off with buzzing sounds, the message was clearly conveyed this time.

Zeke was taken aback by the monster’s words of gratitude.

“What do you mean by thank you? More importantly, are you a dragon? Then why are you in this form…?”

While Zeke was pouring out questions, the monster seemed to have breathed its last, closing the eyes it had barely opened.

The mud-like organic matter covered the monster’s face again, leaving no trace of the dragon-like eyes.

Zeke looked at the dead Master of the Swamp.

It felt somehow different from other monsters he had hunted in both his previous life and current one.

‘A dragon thanking a dragon slayer. And Bahamut, known as an evil dragon, being Terakan Draker’s contract dragon. There seems to be something unknown here.’

The Draker family also had limited information about Terakan Draker.

Including the unknown legend of the dragon slayer, the Draker family kept many secrets.

‘Once I take control of the family, all these secrets will be revealed too.’

After contemplating what to do with the dead monster or dragon’s corpse, Zeke decided to absorb it using Gluttony.

Though its exact identity was unknown, it was certainly a dragon species, so he judged there would be much to gain from using Gluttony on it.

‘But I wonder if I’ll be okay after devouring this.’

Though there hadn’t been any problems so far, he couldn’t help feeling uneasy remembering all the acidic liquid and poison that had been sprayed.

“Well, it should be fine. Hope I get some good skills.”

Zeke decided to absorb the corpse using Gluttony.

SSSSSS!

Zeke’s shadow spread and enveloped the beast, absorbing it completely.

Soon, the monster’s body was absorbed directly into Zeke’s shadow.

Perhaps due to its size, the absorption took quite some time.

Finally, the Devour shadow completely consumed the monster.

Simultaneously, message windows appeared.

[You have devoured a corrupted dragon species infected by tainted energy.]

[Consumed HP, MP, and Mental Power are restored.]

[Gluttony skill level increased as reward for devouring designated elimination target.]

[Gluttony can now absorb items and gain their abilities.]

[Acquired the ‘Decay’ authority from the devoured creature.]

[Dragon Heart absorption partially releases Bahamut’s heart seal. Current compression seal: 80%.]

[You have gained 1000 Karma Points.]

[You have gained 3 Random Boxes.]

“Oh?”

The rewards were immense compared to when he had only absorbed one hydra head.

Zeke was surprised by one of the messages that appeared.

“I can devour items too?”

Though he wanted to test what this function did, given the situation, he decided to try it later.

“Got an authority, massive points, True Dragon Sword Technique skill increase, and even random boxes. It was tough, but I gained a lot.”

Zeke mounted Bucephalus with a satisfied expression.

Then he quickly rushed towards where Boris and Prince Carus were.

* * *

“Your Highness, this way.”

Boris led the prince to hide deeper into the forest.

Perhaps due to the swamp’s master, no other magical beasts were visible.

However, at the same time, their pursuers could chase them without interference from magical beasts.

“Ugh!”

Boris clenched his teeth as his wound opened up.

He tore his clothes to stop the bleeding, then caught his breath.

The special forces persistently pursued Carus.

‘Damn. It’s my old territory but these guys are really tough.’

The special forces that split from Low’s group had chased them deep into the forest of magical beasts.

Although Boris was also a special agent from Information Bureau’s 13th Division and a Blue Knight, he was outmatched against the special forces while protecting Carus.

‘Can we hold out until boss arrives.’

His new boss Zeke was truly a monster of a person.

So he believed they could escape if he came.

That’s when one of the special forces approached where Boris was hiding.

“I don’t know who you are but your skills are impressive. Our side had quite a difficult time too.”

The special forces member started negotiating.

“You won’t be able to escape with the prince anyway. Let me make you a proposal. Hand over the prince. Then I’ll guarantee your life.”

Boris knew better than anyone that those words were lies.

They would never let them go knowing the empire’s dark secrets.

He held his sword and watched his surroundings.

‘They’ll definitely stab me in the back after saying that.’

Boris drank the potion Zeke gave him and took out a scroll from his pocket.

Having used several to escape pursuit, only a few remained.

‘Not sure how long we can hold out with this.’

That’s when the special forces member shouted again.

“This is not a lie! I really will guarantee your life!”

Boris was preparing to throw a smoke scroll and escape.

But then.

“I will come out! Let this person go!”

Unexpectedly, Carus stood up first and tried to go towards the special forces.

Boris was shocked.

“Your Highness! What are you doing?!”

Carus spoke with a bitter expression.

“You’ve done enough. I will surrender so escape from here alive.”

Carus had naively fallen for the special forces’ negotiation.

That’s when.

Whoosh!

Special forces members rushed in from behind and immediately subdued Boris and Carus.

“Prince Carus secured.”

At those words, the negotiating special forces member grinned.

THUD!

Suddenly a dagger pierced the special forces member’s temple.

He collapsed without even screaming.

The special forces members who subdued Carus and Boris were shocked.

“Enemy in hiding! Stay alert!”

Thud!

Before those words finished, daggers pierced the necks of two special forces members.

Boris got up and grabbed Carus.

“Get up! We need to escape from here!”

Carus followed Boris running with a dazed expression.

The special forces chased after them again.

But something jumped out from the forest and blocked the special forces.

Whoosh!

Zeke faced off against the charging special forces with his sword.

Woong!

As shields automatically spread from his armor, all the special forces members’ attacks were deflected.

“No, this can’t…”

Before finishing ‘be happening!’, the special forces member’s head fell off.

After dealing with all the special forces members, Zeke followed after Boris.

When Zeke caught up, Boris and Carus showed relieved expressions.

“Boss!”

“Boris, how long until we reach the smuggling ship?”

“We need to cross that mountain to reach the coast.”

“The pursuers may have gone around the forest. Even if it takes longer, we can’t be certain. Let’s hurry.”

* * *

Zeke’s group took another full day to pass through the magical beast forest and move towards the southern coast.

Fortunately, no more pursuit teams sent by the special forces were visible.

After crossing the mountain, they could see the ocean.

“Boss, this way.”

Zeke’s group moved to the southern coast where smuggling ships dock.

The southern Republic of Dorta was close to the Sea of Death with rough waves and volcanic rock terrain, so people rarely approached.

Due to these geographical conditions, smugglers from the southern continent used it as a base to enter the Republic of Dorta.

The safer route was through the northern kingdom, but given the situation, they had no choice but to take the southern route.

Zeke asked Boris.

“Are smuggling ships always docked there?”

“Most smugglers using the southern route bring in drugs. Since there’s high demand for soma in Casino City, small smuggling ships constantly come and go.”

“I see. But will they willingly take us to the southern continent?”

“If we say we’re with the Syndicate, they won’t be able to refuse.”

The Syndicate that controlled the southern cartel was not something small smugglers could deal with. Zeke nodded in understanding at Boris’s words.

Zeke’s group headed towards the cave where smugglers had set up camp, passing through the volcanic rock area.

As they were almost there, fighting sounds could be heard from inside the cave.

Paching!

KWAKWAKWANG!

Zeke raised his hand signaling to fall back.

“Looks like they’ll discover the smuggling ship dock.”

Boris gritted his teeth at the enemies’ persistence.

If they couldn’t board a smuggling ship here, it would be difficult to find a route out.

“Boris. Guard His Highness. I’ll go check it out.”

After using his stealth skill, Zeke slowly approached the volcanic cave where fighting was occurring.

Looking in, surprisingly, Draker’s knights were fighting with smugglers.

‘Those are Red Lion knights.’

As Zeke expected, they seemed to be pursuers who had gone around the coast to chase them.

Fortunately, neither Abel nor William were visible.

That’s when someone from the Red Lion knights shouted.

“Capture all those bastards!”

As knights rushed into the cave, smugglers shot crossbows and threw military magic bombs at the knights from behind cover installed inside.

KWAKWAKWANG!

Although they were Draker knights with skills above purple knight rank, the magic bombs were powerful enough to cause serious injury if careless.

Knights who underestimated them as mere smugglers hesitated at the unexpected counterattack.

The smugglers’ defense was surprisingly solid with military magic weapons that had flowed out from the southern cartel.

‘Need to create an opening by diverting the Red Lions’ attention.’

After observing the situation, Zeke took out explosive magic scrolls purchased from the store and began moving quickly and stealthily.

At that time, Donner Rafelt, one of the Red Lion Knights’ squad leaders commanding the knights, wore an irritated expression.

“Damn it. Can’t even handle guys like that.”

The Red Lion Knights consisted of young knights who followed Abel.

Most lacked combat experience in close quarters fighting like this since they mainly hunted outlaws in the central continent or massacred poorly armed rebels.

Unlike usual, Donner grew irritated as his squad members failed to cleanly sweep away the enemies.

He raised his sword and shouted.

“Move aside! I’ll go in and sweep them all away.”

But then something flew in from behind.

KWAKWAKWAKWANG!

It was the sound of real magic exploding, not military magic bombs thrown by smugglers.