Dragon King's Harem Chapter 145. The Ancestral Dragon's Second Challenge I (Patreon)

Dragon King's Harem Chapter 145. The Ancestral Dragon's Second Challenge I

It was past midnight when I stepped out of my portal and returned to my chamber. My eyes fell on the screen in front of me.

[You are now Level 76. HP + 250, Mana + 100, ATK and MATK + 25, DEF and SPD +10]

[HP: 4000/4000] [Mana: 1600/1600]
[ATK: 455] [M.ATK: 455]
[SPD: 180] [DEF: 180]

'This isn't enough...' I thought. I could remember Arter was level 89. Indeed my status was higher than his, but our level difference was too big. Besides, his Thundara skill made me a little worried. Although this was not a deathmatch, I put my reputation at the stake in the duel.

'I could only put my hopes in Blaze Draco and the Ancestral Dragon,' I thought again. But Blaze Draco was a fire element, whereas what I needed was earth element skill. So I could only expect The Ancestral Dragon to give me better skills.

Luckily, I had managed to get the two skills I wanted today, Stone Curse and Spell Breaker. Well, on second thought, I didn't really need the Spell Breaker since my initial goal was to use the skill to break The Snow Queen's dream spell. But I was sure it would become handy later.

After I sat on the sofa, my hands moved quickly to peel off my shoes and my vest. Even though I had just finished my battle, my drowsiness was already taking over me. I felt tired mentally and physically since I had been through a lot today. Without changing my clothes into my night robe, I walked towards the bed and plopped myself onto it. As the soft feeling of the mattress and the bedsheet touched my body, sleepiness took over me. I slowly closed my eyes and fell asleep.

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The green Wyverns' roars in the Dragon Cross City's sky indicated that morning had arrived. Even though it was still early, I was awake and getting ready to go to the Ancestral Chamber. After I had a quick breakfast in my room and cleaned my body, I put on my formal attire and left the room. I didn't tell anyone about this. Including Eir. He would freak out if he found out I was going back to the Ancestral Chamber again.

"Good morning, Your Majesty," the guards bowed and greeted me as I left my chamber.

I nodded.
"Morning," I said without stopping my steps. As usual, they were just about to follow me but I raised my hand, ordering them to stay where they were.

I strode quickly to the Ancestral Chamber, past the servants and maids who bowed to me.

Once I arrived in front of it, I bit the tip of my index finger and pulled my left hand out of my glove.
'Mana Weapon!'

A small knife formed in my right hand and I scratched my fingertip with it.

[You have taken 1 physical damage.]

Droplets of blood came out of the small wound. Then I stretched my hand forward, put my blood on the crest. Soon, the door opened by itself.

- Blam!

The large door behind me closed as soon as I entered the chamber. Carefully, I trod to go deeper into the chamber.
"May I speak to you, Your Majesty?" I asked. My eyes darted around, trying to find his presence.

Without an answer, a strong wind came from nowhere. Tiny various colors of lights came from all over the room and gathered together, forming a huge dragon made of light.

Upon his majestic presence, I knelt on one knee and put my right hand on my left chest.
"Your Majesty," I was greeted politely.

"You have come, Argod." From his voice, he sounded calmer. From there, I knew he didn't think of me as his enemy as before.

A grin showing his row of sharp teeth appeared on his face.
"And you've gotten stronger as you said." He looked satisfied with the result.

"I'm a man of my words, Your Majesty," I said proudly. I took a journey right after I woke up, fought thousands of monsters in just a short time, and sacrificed my bedtime. Since this was not an easy struggle, I was so proud of it.

"So? Why did you come here?" he asked.

"I need more power to face Blaze Draco, Your Majesty. Also face the Orcs and Minotaurs at the border," I answered. I didn't mention the duel since it was my personal business.

Unexpectedly, a roar of anger came out of his mouth.
"The Orcs and Minotaurs are attacking our borders? Are they courting death?!" he said in a displeased tone. He returned his gaze to me in anger. As if this was all my fault.
“You! Tell me, what happened?! Is the Dragon Tribe that weak now? No tribe has dared oppose the dragon in the past. Now, why would they attack us?”

"It's because of my long hibernation, Your Majesty. The real Argod's long hibernation to be precise. They think Draconis is an empire without a ruler so they are trying their luck by attacking us," I explained without lifting my head.

He fell silent after hearing my explanation. That was followed by a snort of disappointment.
"So... It's because of the curse." His sadness was clear in his tone.

I didn't say anything since it was the truth. At least there were no misunderstandings between us.

"I'll give you more power," he said suddenly. A movement that came from above me, made me realize that his claw had almost stepped on me. Deftly, I jumped and flicked my wings to dodge it.

A loud stomping sound was heard as his front leg landed on the floor. The wind blew hard with just that one movement. The impact shook the ground. If it weren't for the special barrier protecting this place, that attack alone was enough to make a nice big hole in the floor.

He turned to me, who was floating in the mid-air.
"But as usual, you have to pass my test," he continued.

'Seriously?! This is an emergency. Can't he just give me the skill?' I thought. Unfortunately, I couldn't complain since he already said that from the start.
"Fine," I said.

He grinned.
"But this time I will move. I will not stay still like a statue like before. So, prepare--- Dragon King."