Reborn: Evolving From Nothing Chapter 112

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The Oasis City of Tomo was the grandest of the six Oasis Cities on Magmor . The city itself was huge, dozens of miles wide and long, full of a variety of people . A towering wall of white stone, stained grey from the occasional ashfalls from the Magma Sea, protected the city, surrounding it .

What set Tomo apart from the other Oasis Cities was the man that controlled it .

Magmor had no ruler or leader, but that didn't mean that no one of strength lived here .

Tomo was controlled by a powerful human known as Pavlo, the Blazing King . A King Class Wizard that studied Magma Magic, a specialized type of Fire Magic . His presence on Magmor was a large reason for its independence . His prowess had made him a bit of a legend that no Major Power wanted to antagonize .

Pavlo had set up shop here more than 250 years ago, obsessed with both his research of Magma Magic and the legendary Ascension Ruins that served as a perpetual source of mystery and wonder .

As a high ranking King Class Wizard, Pavlo was extremely powerful . If he had wanted, he could've seized control of the other Oasis Cities without issue . He had declined from that, however, in the interest of spurring competition .

Pavlo didn't want to control the planet or any form of worldly power or possessions . He simply wanted to solve the riddle that was the Ascension Ruins and break into the Angelic Class .

As part of that, several times a year, when the chance to enter the Ascension Ruins came up, he would host and encourage a huge competition, hiring teams of mercenaries and Wizards to explore the Ruins while also offering large rewards to anyone that could bring back new information .

And right now, Pavlo could be found sitting upon a small stone chair in a courtyard at the center of the grand Oasis City .

He had a middle-aged appearance, with a slim chest and a lean, non-muscular physique . He wore a long, red robe and had a face lined with age . Short white hair covered his head, while a sizable mustache was planted firmly on his face .

In his right hand, he held a glowing red scepter .

"So you specialize in infiltration and subterfuge, according to the mercenary records I have of you . " His voice was quiet as he spoke . It held no intimidating edge, but behind it, a solid feeling of confidence and strength could be felt .

"Yes, King Pavlo . " Standing in front of the legendary King Class Wizard was a nondescript figure whose face was hidden by a long, black robe . Their voice was neutral, neither feminine nor masculine .

"A Wizard such as yourself will be a valuable asset to my Ruin Teams . The Ascension Ruins are going to appear within days, perhaps even hours . " Pavlo began, waving the red scepter at the hooded figure,

"My men have fully vetted your background and confirmed everything . I've decided to hire you on . Alongside your presence, we should be able to contest at least half of the spots to enter this time around . "

The black robed figure seemed to shift slightly . Their face was invisible, but a pleased air seemed to appear around them as the figure looked down .

"That is excellent news, King Pavlo . I've already discussed my payment with you . "

"Yes, yes . Everything will be as promised . I do not go back on my word . " Pavlo responded, nodding his head nonchalantly . He waved his hand to the side, prompting a man forward .

A Wizard dressed in a tight red suit stood at attention . A fiery, Kingly Aura flowed around this red headed Wizard, giving him a dangerous appearance . His face was handsome, but his eyes cold .

"This is Henry, the leader of all of the Ruin Teams I've formed . You will report directly to him . " Pavlo began,

"Every team member gets their own code name for when they are acting . Have you decided on one?"

The black robed figure looked up, his or her face still hidden by the hood they wore .

"Yes, actually, I have . " The air seemed to shiver slightly,

"You may call me Mello . "

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"Ahh, that was tasty!" Dorian tapped on his stomach comfortably as he rested on his chair, taking in the atmosphere of the restaurant they had stopped at . It was a lively place, full of mercenaries and other tough-looking fellows . The restaurant had an open, tabled area and a long bar off on the side .

The pancakes and meat that had rested on his plate had been devoured in a matter of moments . They'd been as delicious as he'd hoped for .

"It was alright . " Leader sniffed slightly as he looked down at his plate, disdainfully . Most of the food was still on it .

"Now, let's get planning . " Dorian replied with a small smile, talking over the quiet din of the restaurant around them .

"The World Bridge to Lansc is about 60 miles north of here . We can reach that today with ease . " Dorian moved his plate to the side of the table and began to draw a line on it, showing their route .

"Once we arrive on Lansc, we take a flying ship over to the World Bridge to Magmor . A quick, hour long flight at most due to how close the two Bridges are . " He crossed his finger across the table, drawing towards the edge .

THUMP

He tapped his thumb down at the very end .

"And then we arrive here . Magmor . " Dorian's eyes flashed,

"All in all, it should take us one day at the least, two at the most . "

"That sounds agreeable, Great Lord . We will complete your mission and begin the revival of the Demon Race!" Leader looked at Dorian with eyes that glowed with fervor . His desire to ally himself with Dorian hadn't changed a whit . The overwhelming strength Dorian, as Yukeli, displayed was extremely convincing to he who lived by his pride .

"Alright, so now let's consider the minutiae . Magmor has six large cities spread across its rather small surface . What we need to do…" Dorian began talking with Leader, explaining his plans . Leader responded amicably, adding to the conversation with his own cunning guile . All of his subordinates were to stay behind here on Paxital while he adventured forth with Dorian .

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The doorway to the restaurant had a small bell attached to it, one that rang out any time someone entered . It rang out just now, tinkling in the background .

Dorian ignored it, motioning at the table,

"So the Ascension Ruins are located on the back of some giant turtle, through some type of magical portal setup . The turtle only surfaces and becomes accessible every couple weeks, at sometimes random intervals . The ruler of Tomo City, the Blazing King, publicly releases and spreads information on the when and where the turtle will appear, so we don't need to worry about that . " He spread his hands wide, tapping with all ten of his fingers,

"What we need to prepare for is safely securing one of the ten entrances when it does appear . " He nodded his head sharply at Leader .

Leader shrugged back,

"I've heard of the Blazing King and I'm sure you could take him . He is no problem . " Leader smiled confidently, looking at Dorian with almost puppy dog eyes .

Dorian stared back . If he became Yukeli again, Dorian was confident he could take on most foes as well . But that entailed a huge risk, and one Dorian wasn't necessarily willing to accept . He would be putting the lives of anyone around him at risk .

He also didn't know how to, or even if he could still switch over personalities . He still had Yukeli's memories in the back of his head, but he no longer heard that voice talking to him, telling him to kill people . The world around him had become much brighter and lighter without that .

"The Flame Empyrean Turtle might be a problem, however . " Leader's voice was brooding as he continued,

"It's a gigantic beast that can fight with Angelic Class Wizards and come out ahead . It might prove too difficult for us to handle without sufficient preparation, Great Lord . " His words were chosen carefully, as if not to offend Dorian .

"You're not wrong, but we don't need to figh-"

"You're not wrong, but we don't need to figh-"

THUMP

Before Dorian could finish speaking, his entire table shook as a hand slammed down on it . His plate flipped off of it, flying through the air to knock against the head of a heavyset mercenary sitting a few meters away .

Dorian turned in surprise, his eyes widening .

A tall, handsome man wearing a set of golden robes was looking at him . The man had enthralling, golden eyes that gleamed with mystery . Standing next to him was a beautiful woman wearing a semi-translucent gown responded, her long brown hair wrapped up in a braid .

"Greetings, friend . " The man began, his voice rich and full,

"Apologies for the intrusion but I wan-" Before the man could finish, he was abruptly cut off .

"WHO THE HELL THREW THIS PLATE?!" The heavyset mercenary who'd been hit by Dorian's plate spun around, his eyes bloodshot with rage . Dorian could smell alcohol on his breath, even from over here .

As the man yelled, the area around them quickly cleared, mercenaries and other guests alike stepping away from the fray . Some of them seemed to recognize the big fellow, a small giant of a man that towered nearly seven feet tall . Muscles bulged under the grey leather hides he wore, giving him a tough appearance .

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Species: Human

Class - Grandmaster Class (Middle)

Maximum Energy Level: 491

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Dorian scanned him in an instant, his passive Demonic Eyes Ability always active and letting Ausra qualify and quantify anyone he looked at .

'Middle Grandmaster Class? Not too shabby . He appears to be a warrior though, not a Wizard . There really are a ton of decently strong figures on this traveler's planet . ' He thought in a split second, turning to look back at the man wearing gold robes .

"Ah yes, that was me . " The golden-eyed man responded, shrugging his hands . His voice dripped with arrogance . His eyes flickered to the side, however, as he glanced at the woman standing by his side . His face seemed to tighten and he added a few more words,

"My apologies . " He gave the heavyset mercenary a stiff nod and then turned back to Dorian .

"As I was saying I-"

"Do you think you can just attack me and ignore me?!" The heavyset mercenary lumbered over, holding a mug of beer in his left hand . His eyes flashed dangerously as he glared at the golden-eyed man .

The golden-eyed man took a deep breath, his face twitching as he turned back to look at the mercenary .

"It was not intention" He was cut off again .

The mercenary stepped forward, grabbing ahold of the hem of the golden-eyed man's robe as he sputtered,

"Listen up, here, you bastar-"

WHOOSH

The instant the drunk mercenary grabbed the hem of the man's clothes, Dorian saw a brief hint of emotion appear in the golden-eyed man's eyes . An emotion that was alien to Dorian, foreign . Unfeeling, uncaring, a look that stared down at the human as if he was mere prey .

A split second after, the man's right arm blurred .

BOOM

BOOM

A resounding impact rang out as the body of the mercenary was flung across the restaurant, crashing through several wooden tables and chairs, throwing up shards of wood . The heavyset man's body blurred through the air and bulldozed through the wall of the restaurant, leaving a gaping hole .

His body bounced for about a dozen meters, skittering down a paved stone street and knocking over several passersby before coming to a rest, covered in blood and wooden shrapnel .

The entire restaurant fell into a fearful silence at the sign of awe-inspiring might . A second later, chaos broke out as everyone began to flee, quickly escaping from the area . In the background, yells and shouts broke out as people called for the city guard .

"Aiden, we agreed that we weren't going to attack anyo-" The woman wearing a translucence gown standing next to him began .

"I didn't kill him . He's still alive, I held back enough, see?" Aiden cut her off, pointing .

Dorian turned along with the woman, at a loss, unable to get a word in .

Just barely, through the gaping hole he had left in the wall, Dorian could make out the figure of the heavyset mercenary . The man had struggled to his knees and was looking down at the ground, somehow still alive . A few bystanders were trying to help him up .

"Rude and arrogant . "

Dorian turned back around as Leader's voice echoed in the restaurant, booming with authority .

Leader's eyes were cool as he stared at the golden-eyed man, displeasure visible on his face .

"You disapprove of my methods?" The golden-eyed man smiled in amusement, turning to look at Leader .

"No . You get straight to the point . I admire that . Your unwavering arrogance, however, is your downfall . " A powerful, rainbow colored Aura began to wrap around Leader as he spoke, the air around him starting to shiver .

The golden-eyed man smiled slightly . Small, golden scales began to appear on his face, forming out of nowhere .

"Oh is that so?" The alien emotion returned to the man's eyes as he replied to Leader, stepping forward so that he was standing just a meter away .

Leader smiled back, his eyes exemplifying the Prideful Aura around him as he responded, standing up,

"Indeed . Don't think you can just smash me to the side and ignor-"

BOOOOOOM

The golden-eyed man's arm moved too quickly to be seen, not even a blur, as it slammed into Leader's chest .

A split second later, Leader's body blasted outward, hurtling through the air and through the back of the wooden restaurant . He knocked aside a good dozen tables and chairs as if they weighed nothing, destroying them by accident .

THUD

Leader's body flew off into the distance, smashing into the store across the street, a clothing shop of some sort . The storefront exploded from the impact, a mixture of linen and wood thrown into the air . Various screams and yells rang out, joining the general chaos in the background .

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Species: Golden Flame Dragon (Humanoid Form)

Class - King Class (Middle)

Maximum Energy Level: 1,047,395

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Dorian's heart dropped as scanned the golden-eyed man and looked over the information Ausra picked up .
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Dorian's heart dropped as scanned the golden-eyed man and looked over the information Ausra picked up .

'Crap . It's a dragon . A hostile dragon . And it's even stronger than the last dragon I saw . '

His mind raced into overdrive as he began to plan, his body tensing up . He raced over the techniques he'd gained from Yukeli, his every Ability and power, trying to think of a way to respond and survive .

'Don't I still have one last Absorption?' He'd never used the last of his three Absorptions .

Before he could do anything, however, Leader's voice echoed out into the air as he reappeared, the rainbow Aura that surrounded him pulsing with light .

"I WILL END YOU!" Leader instantly threw himself at the Humanoid Form of the Golden Flame Dragon . The attack that had knocked him away had taken him by surprise . He wasn't injured, but his pride had been wounded, the worst possible outcome in his eyes .

"Is that so? Will you, now?" The golden-eyed man responded back, stepping forward to greet Leader . A powerful, golden Aura surrounded the man, flush with power .

"Aiden!" The woman in the translucent gown called out, her voice full of concern .

BOOM

Leader and the humanoid Dragon collided . A large wave of force obliterated the floor of the restaurant and everything within several meters . Dorian was knocked backwards from his table, stumbling over several meters before he righted himself in a smooth roll, making use of the instincts he'd gained from Yukeli .

WHOOSH

thud

Dust and wood had been thrown into the air, temporarily blinding him . He coughed a few times, clearing his throat as he looked around blearily .

The two fighting men were nowhere to be seen . Instead, a huge hole was now visible, in the roof of the restaurant . Timbers of wood leaned out from this hole, cracked and twisted as mid-morning light leaked in .

Just barely audible, Dorian made out the voices of the two as they yelled at each other .

"You will fall before me! The Pride of Man cannot be stopped!"

"Pride?! Hahaha, what pride can be stronger than the pride of a Dragon?!"

BOOOOOOOOM

BOOM

BOOOOOM

Several shockwaves shot out, setting the nearly empty restaurant to shaking in the background .

Despite that, as the two began to fight, Dorian noticed that he didn't actually feel any ill will from the golden-eyed man . Despite his rather rude attitude, it didn't appear as if he had actually wanted to attack Dorian .

"Oh dear . "

"Oh my . "

Dorian and the woman wearing the translucent gown exclaimed at the same time as they looked at the mostly destroyed restaurant and then at each other, exchanging glances .

They both sighed simultaneously .

. Welcome back, everyone, from my small break :D Volume 5 has officially begun . Daily schedule, as usual . Dont forget to Vote Ye Power Stones! (Also, if youve enjoyed the story so far, please go leave me a good review (even if its just a star rating and random words) :D It really helps!) (This note does not change SS price) ------- The Oasis City of Tomo was the grandest of the six Oasis Cities on Magmor . The city itself was huge, dozens of miles wide and long, full of a variety of people . A towering wall of white stone, stained grey from the occasional ashfalls from the Magma Sea, protected the city, surrounding it . What set Tomo apart from the other Oasis Cities was the man that controlled it . Magmor had no ruler or leader, but that didnt mean that no one of strength lived here . Tomo was controlled by a powerful human known as Pavlo, the Blazing King . A King Class Wizard that studied Magma Magic, a specialized type of Fire Magic . His presence on Magmor was a large reason for its independence . His prowess had made him a bit of a legend that no Major Power wanted to antagonize . Pavlo had set up shop here more than 250 years ago, obsessed with both his research of Magma Magic and the legendary Ascension Ruins that served as a perpetual source of mystery and wonder . As a high ranking King Class Wizard, Pavlo was extremely powerful . If he had wanted, he couldve seized control of the other Oasis Cities without issue . He had declined from that, however, in the interest of spurring competition . Pavlo didnt want to control the planet or any form of worldly power or possessions . He simply wanted to solve the riddle that was the Ascension Ruins and break into the Angelic Class . As part of that, several times a year, when the chance to enter the Ascension Ruins came up, he would host and encourage a huge competition, hiring teams of mercenaries and Wizards to explore the Ruins while also offering large rewards to anyone that could bring back new information . And right now, Pavlo could be found sitting upon a small stone chair in a courtyard at the center of the grand Oasis City . He had a middle-aged appearance, with a slim chest and a lean, non-muscular physique . He wore a long, red robe and had a face lined with age . Short white hair covered his head, while a sizable mustache was planted firmly on his face . In his right hand, he held a glowing red scepter . So you specialize in infiltration and subterfuge, according to the mercenary records I have of you . His voice was quiet as he spoke . It held no intimidating edge, but behind it, a solid feeling of confidence and strength could be felt . Yes, King Pavlo . Standing in front of the legendary King Class Wizard was a nondescript figure whose face was hidden by a long, black robe . Their voice was neutral, neither feminine nor masculine . A Wizard such as yourself will be a valuable asset to my Ruin Teams . The Ascension Ruins are going to appear within days, perhaps even hours . Pavlo began, waving the red scepter at the hooded figure, My men have fully vetted your background and confirmed everything . Ive decided to hire you on . Alongside your presence, we should be able to contest at least half of the spots to enter this time around . The black robed figure seemed to shift slightly . Their face was invisible, but a pleased air seemed to appear around them as the figure looked down . That is excellent news, King Pavlo . Ive already discussed my payment with you . Yes, yes . Everything will be as promised . I do not go back on my word . Pavlo responded, nodding his head nonchalantly . He waved his hand to the side, prompting a man forward . A Wizard dressed in a tight red suit stood at attention . A fiery, Kingly Aura flowed around this red headed Wizard, giving him a dangerous appearance . His face was handsome, but his eyes cold . This is Henry, the leader of all of the Ruin Teams Ive formed . You will report directly to him . Pavlo began, Every team member gets their own code name for when they are acting . Have you decided on one? The black robed figure looked up, his or her face still hidden by the hood they wore . Yes, actually, I have . The air seemed to shiver slightly, You may call me Mello . Ahh, that was tasty! Dorian tapped on his stomach comfortably as he rested on his chair, taking in the atmosphere of the restaurant they had stopped at . It was a lively place, full of mercenaries and other tough-looking fellows . The restaurant had an open, tabled area and a long bar off on the side . The pancakes and meat that had rested on his plate had been devoured in a matter of moments . Theyd been as delicious as hed hoped for . It was alright . Leader sniffed slightly as he looked down at his plate, disdainfully . Most of the food was still on it . Now, lets get planning . Dorian replied with a small smile, talking over the quiet din of the restaurant around them . The World Bridge to Lansc is about 60 miles north of here . We can reach that today with ease . Dorian moved his plate to the side of the table and began to draw a line on it, showing their route . Once we arrive on Lansc, we take a flying ship over to the World Bridge to Magmor . A quick, hour long flight at most due to how close the two Bridges are . He crossed his finger across the table, drawing towards the edge . THUMP He tapped his thumb down at the very end . And then we arrive here . Magmor . Dorians eyes flashed, All in all, it should take us one day at the least, two at the most . That sounds agreeable, Great Lord . We will complete your mission and begin the revival of the Demon Race! Leader looked at Dorian with eyes that glowed with fervor . His desire to ally himself with Dorian hadnt changed a whit . The overwhelming strength Dorian, as Yukeli, displayed was extremely convincing to he who lived by his pride . Alright, so now lets consider the minutiae . Magmor has six large cities spread across its rather small surface . What we need to do… Dorian began talking with Leader, explaining his plans . Leader responded amicably, adding to the conversation with his own cunning guile . All of his subordinates were to stay behind here on Paxital while he adventured forth with Dorian . ring The doorway to the restaurant had a small bell attached to it, one that rang out any time someone entered . It rang out just now, tinkling in the background . Dorian ignored it, motioning at the table, So the Ascension Ruins are located on the back of some giant turtle, through some type of magical portal setup . The turtle only surfaces and becomes accessible every couple weeks, at sometimes random intervals . The ruler of Tomo City, the Blazing King, publicly releases and spreads information on the when and where the turtle will appear, so we dont need to worry about that . He spread his hands wide, tapping with all ten of his fingers, What we need to prepare for is safely securing one of the ten entrances when it does appear . He nodded his head sharply at Leader . Leader shrugged back, Ive heard of the Blazing King and Im sure you could take him . He is no problem . Leader smiled confidently, looking at Dorian with almost puppy dog eyes . Dorian stared back . If he became Yukeli again, Dorian was confident he could take on most foes as well . But that entailed a huge risk, and one Dorian wasnt necessarily willing to accept . He would be putting the lives of anyone around him at risk . He also didnt know how to, or even if he could still switch over personalities . He still had Yukelis memories in the back of his head, but he no longer heard that voice talking to him, telling him to kill people . The world around him had become much brighter and lighter without that . The Flame Empyrean Turtle might be a problem, however . Leaders voice was brooding as he continued, Its a gigantic beast that can fight with Angelic Class Wizards and come out ahead . It might prove too difficult for us to handle without sufficient preparation, Great Lord . His words were chosen carefully, as if not to offend Dorian . Youre not wrong, but we dont need to figh- THUMP Before Dorian could finish speaking, his entire table shook as a hand slammed down on it . His plate flipped off of it, flying through the air to knock against the head of a heavyset mercenary sitting a few meters away . Dorian turned in surprise, his eyes widening . A tall, handsome man wearing a set of golden robes was looking at him . The man had enthralling, golden eyes that gleamed with mystery . Standing next to him was a beautiful woman wearing a semi-translucent gown responded, her long brown hair wrapped up in a braid . Greetings, friend . The man began, his voice rich and full, Apologies for the intrusion but I wan- Before the man could finish, he was abruptly cut off . WHO THE HELL THREW THIS PLATE?! The heavyset mercenary whod been hit by Dorians plate spun around, his eyes bloodshot with rage . Dorian could smell alcohol on his breath, even from over here . As the man yelled, the area around them quickly cleared, mercenaries and other guests alike stepping away from the fray . Some of them seemed to recognize the big fellow, a small giant of a man that towered nearly seven feet tall . Muscles bulged under the grey leather hides he wore, giving him a tough appearance . - Species: Human Class - Grandmaster Class (Middle) Maximum Energy Level: 491 - Dorian scanned him in an instant, his passive Demonic Eyes Ability always active and letting Ausra qualify and quantify anyone he looked at . Middle Grandmaster Class? Not too shabby . He appears to be a warrior though, not a Wizard . There really are a ton of decently strong figures on this travelers planet . He thought in a split second, turning to look back at the man wearing gold robes . Ah yes, that was me . The golden-eyed man responded, shrugging his hands . His voice dripped with arrogance . His eyes flickered to the side, however, as he glanced at the woman standing by his side . His face seemed to tighten and he added a few more words, My apologies . He gave the heavyset mercenary a stiff nod and then turned back to Dorian . As I was saying I- Do you think you can just attack me and ignore me?! The heavyset mercenary lumbered over, holding a mug of beer in his left hand . His eyes flashed dangerously as he glared at the golden-eyed man . The golden-eyed man took a deep breath, his face twitching as he turned back to look at the mercenary . It was not intention He was cut off again . The mercenary stepped forward, grabbing ahold of the hem of the golden-eyed mans robe as he sputtered, Listen up, here, you bastar- WHOOSH The instant the drunk mercenary grabbed the hem of the mans clothes, Dorian saw a brief hint of emotion appear in the golden-eyed mans eyes . An emotion that was alien to Dorian, foreign . Unfeeling, uncaring, a look that stared down at the human as if he was mere prey . A split second after, the mans right arm blurred . BOOM A resounding impact rang out as the body of the mercenary was flung across the restaurant, crashing through several wooden tables and chairs, throwing up shards of wood . The heavyset mans body blurred through the air and bulldozed through the wall of the restaurant, leaving a gaping hole . His body bounced for about a dozen meters, skittering down a paved stone street and knocking over several passersby before coming to a rest, covered in blood and wooden shrapnel . The entire restaurant fell into a fearful silence at the sign of awe-inspiring might . A second later, chaos broke out as everyone began to flee, quickly escaping from the area . In the background, yells and shouts broke out as people called for the city guard . Aiden, we agreed that we werent going to attack anyo- The woman wearing a translucence gown standing next to him began . I didnt kill him . Hes still alive, I held back enough, see? Aiden cut her off, pointing . Dorian turned along with the woman, at a loss, unable to get a word in . Just barely, through the gaping hole he had left in the wall, Dorian could make out the figure of the heavyset mercenary . The man had struggled to his knees and was looking down at the ground, somehow still alive . A few bystanders were trying to help him up . Rude and arrogant . Dorian turned back around as Leaders voice echoed in the restaurant, booming with authority . Leaders eyes were cool as he stared at the golden-eyed man, displeasure visible on his face . You disapprove of my methods? The golden-eyed man smiled in amusement, turning to look at Leader . No . You get straight to the point . I admire that . Your unwavering arrogance, however, is your downfall . A powerful, rainbow colored Aura began to wrap around Leader as he spoke, the air around him starting to shiver . The golden-eyed man smiled slightly . Small, golden scales began to appear on his face, forming out of nowhere . Oh is that so? The alien emotion returned to the mans eyes as he replied to Leader, stepping forward so that he was standing just a meter away . Leader smiled back, his eyes exemplifying the Prideful Aura around him as he responded, standing up, Indeed . Dont think you can just smash me to the side and ignor- BOOOOOOM The golden-eyed mans arm moved too quickly to be seen, not even a blur, as it slammed into Leaders chest . A split second later, Leaders body blasted outward, hurtling through the air and through the back of the wooden restaurant . He knocked aside a good dozen tables and chairs as if they weighed nothing, destroying them by accident . THUD Leaders body flew off into the distance, smashing into the store across the street, a clothing shop of some sort . The storefront exploded from the impact, a mixture of linen and wood thrown into the air . Various screams and yells rang out, joining the general chaos in the background . - Species: Golden Flame Dragon (Humanoid Form) Class - King Class (Middle) Maximum Energy Level: 1,047,395 - Dorians heart dropped as scanned the golden-eyed man and looked over the information Ausra picked up . Crap . Its a dragon . A hostile dragon . And its even stronger than the last dragon I saw . His mind raced into overdrive as he began to plan, his body tensing up . He raced over the techniques hed gained from Yukeli, his every Ability and power, trying to think of a way to respond and survive . Dont I still have one last Absorption? Hed never used the last of his three Absorptions . Before he could do anything, however, Leaders voice echoed out into the air as he reappeared, the rainbow Aura that surrounded him pulsing with light . I WILL END YOU! Leader instantly threw himself at the Humanoid Form of the Golden Flame Dragon . The attack that had knocked him away had taken him by surprise . He wasnt injured, but his pride had been wounded, the worst possible outcome in his eyes . Is that so? Will you, now? The golden-eyed man responded back, stepping forward to greet Leader . A powerful, golden Aura surrounded the man, flush with power . Aiden! The woman in the translucent gown called out, her voice full of concern . BOOM Leader and the humanoid Dragon collided . A large wave of force obliterated the floor of the restaurant and everything within several meters . Dorian was knocked backwards from his table, stumbling over several meters before he righted himself in a smooth roll, making use of the instincts hed gained from Yukeli . WHOOSH thud Dust and wood had been thrown into the air, temporarily blinding him . He coughed a few times, clearing his throat as he looked around blearily . The two fighting men were nowhere to be seen . Instead, a huge hole was now visible, in the roof of the restaurant . Timbers of wood leaned out from this hole, cracked and twisted as mid-morning light leaked in . Just barely audible, Dorian made out the voices of the two as they yelled at each other . You will fall before me! The Pride of Man cannot be stopped! Pride?! Hahaha, what pride can be stronger than the pride of a Dragon?! BOOOOOOOOM BOOM BOOOOOM Several shockwaves shot out, setting the nearly empty restaurant to shaking in the background . Despite that, as the two began to fight, Dorian noticed that he didnt actually feel any ill will from the golden-eyed man . Despite his rather rude attitude, it didnt appear as if he had actually wanted to attack Dorian . Oh dear . Oh my . Dorian and the woman wearing the translucent gown exclaimed at the same time as they looked at the mostly destroyed restaurant and then at each other, exchanging glances . They both sighed simultaneously

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