NOVEL NEXT Chapter 14: Dragon's Betrayal
It wasn't until after roughly 2000 people of all the humanoid races had transferred from the other side… There weren't any others coming. Night Silver noticed this immediately.
"That's not… They said they all had more than double this number? Let's double check… Silent Magic Natures Awareness… 2100 people… What is going on? Did the dragon's over estimate the number of people they had under their command? Or was it more nefarious?"
"Daughter, tell me. And answer honestly. How many people were there under the oppression of the True Dragon Lord?"
An elven woman stopped for a moment and started shaking as the memories returned.
"Mother… When the dragon returned…" She started crying. "He ate us with an extreme gluttonous appetite… So many died these days… …"
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"Mother?"
Night Silver's face twisted, if there was a look that screamed fear… Night Silver was currently wearing it. Her reason was slowly slipping away. In this moment of rage her aura erupted. In a land further away, a mountain's top exploded right around the same time.
"THEY BETRAYED SUCH SIMPLE TRUST! TRIPLE MAXIMIZE BOOSTED ARCH SUMMON NATURE'S ALLY - EARTHEN ELEMENTAL LORD! TRIPLE MAXIMIZE BOOSTED ARCH SUMMON NATURE'S ALLY - ASHEN ELEMENTAL LORD! TRIPLE MAXIMIZE BOOSTED ARCH SUMMON NATURE'S ALLY - OCEANIC ELEMENTAL LORD! TRIPLE MAXIMIZE BOOSTED ARCH SUMMON NATURE'S ALLY - BREEZE ELEMENTAL LORD!"
In that moment 12 mighty summons appeared, each boasting a mighty power all their own. They felt the same fury that Night Silver did. It could be felt by everyone quite easily. Even the weakest of level 1's with no ability to sense this feeling… They would know it regardless.
"Protect this place with everything you've got! And. If. You. See. A. Giant. Lizard. CAPTURE IT, I PLAN ON HAVING SOME FUN LATER!!!! As for all of you… Maids! Abandon bathing operations as they are now. Bring everyone inside the castle. Mr. Paws. You…"
"Meow, Need not worry my Lady. I'll claw down those disgusting creatures if they dare come close. Nya~"
Mr Paws' face grew serious. He was quite ticked that someone would dare to trick his master. The maids started guiding people inside. Fenrir helped out by moving people inside much quicker than usual. And Night Silver flew through the gate in a mad rage.
"Will mommy be okay?"
A child asked one of the maids.
"Don't worry, Lady Mother Nature is strong. She was even known as the strongest single person where we came from. No one can beat her alone."
"Child, instead of worrying, practice that magic she taught you. Even if it doesn't feel like much to you, it's still just much more than Lady Night Silver doesn't have to worry about."
"Yeah! I'm going to make all the berries and trees grow!"
The process of moving people in was almost halfway done. When the 12 summons suddenly went more on guard. Mr Paws, the sole level 100 in the area, was instantly warry as well.
"Hurry up! You'll be safe inside the castle!"
Mr. Paws said, preparing his weapons and full gear set. He was getting serious. This disturbance inevitably created a flood of partially wet people running across the grassy fields, bare and full of fear.
However, this was also the moment several individuals showed some back bone. Occasionally someone would trip and fall. Another person would pick them up and start running again. It was a mentality they could afford to have now. No one left behind
"Meow, this group is worth saving. It's good they don't dishonor the masters. Now then… how is this going to play out… Friend or foe?"
What appeared were 4 large dragons. Each clearly gave off a hostile feeling, raising the hairs of the skin. Mr Paws looked at the evacuation progress and noted it, preparing to fight in a way that minimizes any chance of harm befalling those under his protection.
"I'm definitely not the strongest level 100. But I'm still lvl 100. And with this much support, Holding four dragons at bay won't be too hard. Earthen Lords, be a shield to protect the people until they reach safety. Then come and join in the fun."
The Earthen Elemental Lords moved with a purpose using their giant and sturdy bodies to protect the evacuation route. The other elementals didn't bother waiting though… They went ahead and followed their summoner's orders and initiated combat.
"Meow well then, this will be interesting. 3 on 1 for the 3 dragons and then I get my own to play with. I guess I should take this seriously. Ability boost, greater ability boost, cat's instincts, cats reflexes, draconic power. Time to fight, come here, I'm going unravel you like a ball of yarn, Nya~"
"A MERE CAT! HOW DARE YOU STAND IN THE WAY OF A DRAGON'S MEAL!"
The Dragon Lord roared with fury in his voice. Firing a breath attack in hope of it being enough. Mr. Paws didn't bat an eye, nor a whisker. Cutting through the attack wasn't difficult, after all it was just a half hearted attempt of an attack.
"Such paltry attacks wouldn't work on me. You bring shame to the feared title of dragons."
"STOP LOOKING DOWN ON ME YOU FILTHY FELINE!"
"Meow? But I can't help but look down on you… I am on your back right now after all. I'm tell meou the truth. If attacks that don't work on me-ow, you haven't a prayer against the gods. And thinking you'd have a shot against the Lady is even more lofty a goal. Why don't you give up now? I can see to it that the Lady doesn't kill you. What do you say, nya~?
"SHUT UP! I DON"T WANT YOUR STINKING DEALS! THE SMELL LIKE FURBALLS AND FELINE FILTH."
Mr. Paws jumped up… Well it was more like he had stomped on the dragon's back. Soon after a crater formed in the ground below him, a dragon in the center. A dazed and angry dragon.
"I am quite lenient, but I don't take kindly to that term. I suggest you change your tone. And quickly, before I cut off that tongue and use it for… Things other than speaking."
"Oh, tasty snacks!"
The dragon got up and started running towards the people running away. His vision narrowed on the humans, thus he didn't see it coming but…
BAM
The dragon's eyes nearly popped out of its skull from the sheer impact of the Earthen Elemental Lord's hammer arm.
"Pfft… I wish they could have seen that, nya~"
The Elemental wasn't satisfied just yet though. It wrapped its hand firmly around the dragon's tail. The Elemental started lifting the dragon up and then slammed it back into the ground.
BAM!
BAM!
BAM!
BAM!
Repeatedly…
BAM! BAM!
BAM! BAM!
BAM! BAM!
BAM! BAM!
Faster…
BAM! BAM! BAM! BAM!
BAM! BAM! BAM! BAM!
BAM! BAM! BAM! BAM!
BAM! BAM! BAM! BAM!
By the time the Elemental stopped the dragon had been injured so much that its scales had been falling off, it was twitching in pain. But he also couldn't make sense of what was going on anymore.
"Ah, the fruits of battle, those scales will provide some much needed material to my Lords and Ladies. Good work sir! And you as well."
All four dragons had been subdued. And the only issue was that 2 of the Earthen Elemental Lords were being bashful. Disappointed they didn't get to play with the new toys.