655: Kind of Dragon

Kind of Dragon

Peridot cancelled her skill since they already reached the outskirts of the lower district. They safely arrive outside of Kunlun and headed towards the north. The eastern continent is smaller compared to the central continent but the dangers that pose in these lands is much greater.1

In the eastern continent, monsters that have attained intelligence on par with humans are rampant. They are also excellent soulbounds which is why summoner players love to go to the eastern continent for rare monsters. The only problem is that monsters that have attained intelligence are rare with a rate of appearing at one in a thousand.

"We will arrive at Mt. Thunder in about a day if we travel just by walking. I know that you cannot teleport to an area that you have not visited which is why I chose the safest route" Peridot stated.

"It is not that I cannot transfer us to an area but there are many anomalies or dangers that may happen. I can transfer us to the coordinate location via the stratosphere but that will not be good for our guard friend here. 

He might burn up from the entry, and we might get attacked upon descent. The eastern continent is famous for monsters with high intelligence after all and it will not do us any good if we die before landing." Adrian argued as he has control of his abilities…almost. 

"Your best friend mentioned that he almost got roasted by the scorching heat. You were fine but he had to apply layers of protection on him just to survive. I might be a Ryujin but I do not want to test this body when it comes to natural threats." Peridot stated with great rejection.

"If that is the case then we have just one option left. Greater Summon: Kanlaon!" Adrian stated as he summoned Kanlaon.

Kanlaon appeared from the magic circle in his full form that dwarfed even Adrian at this point. It seemed that Kanlaon is growing bigger as he gets more levels now. Saru immediately cowered and bowed upon seeing a real dragon that looks like a Ryujin in its dragon form appear.

"Let us go." Adrian stated as he flew towards Kanlaon's head.

"Ooh! Its Kanchie. It has grown much bigger than before. What are you even feeding it?" Peridot asked as she pet Kanlaon's head.

"This is Kanlaon's actual size as he usually appears smaller because being a large target is not a great idea. He also conserves energy when he appears smaller than his real form, so his attacks become more powerful to an extent." Adrian stated as Peridot jumped towards Kanlaon's head.

"What are waiting for Saru? Come on and get here." Peridot said to Saru but the latter vehemently shook his head.

"Do not worry, Mistress. I have my own form of transportation through flight. I would not dare seat on a great beast's head." Saru stated as he whistled, and something came down from the sky.

When Saru whistled, a literal cloud came down from the sky. It tore itself from a large cloud formation and descended to where Saru was. The Demonic Monkey guard sat on the cloud like it was an actual solid thing. Adrian's eyes are sparkling as it looked like what an anime protagonist would have.

"Is that the famed Nimbus Cloud of the Demonic Monkey Brigade? Why is it color white when the general has a golden one?" Peridot asked as this is the first time that she saw Saru's Nimbus Cloud.

"I dare not to be compared to the general, Mistress. The color of the cloud becomes golden if the owner is really strong as it reacts to our power. It is like an extension of our self that is not part of our body but of nature." Saru answered proudly.

"How can I have one?" Adrian asked as he suddenly got interested but Peridot looked at him with judging eyes.

"Seriously, you have a freaking dragon, yet you want a cloud?" Peridot stated with judging eyes.

"Kanlaon would always be cooler, but you must never underestimate a man's dream." Adrian stated with bravado.

"You mean a little boy's dream. Kanchie, let us go as your master is losing his mind on a shining brand-new toy." Peridot stated and Adrian is shocked that Kanlaon actually agreed.

Kanlaon flew at his usual speed and Saru easily followed which made Adrian curious on how that cloud operates. He could actually see a tiny wisp of a soul flickering inside of the cloud which is why he is curious. Looking like an anime protagonist is just something of a bonus to him.

"But I am curious, how do you get one?" Adrian asked as Saru is flying right beside them.

"I am sorry to disappoint you, Master Equinox. Only those of our race can control such things as it is in our nature. I believe that it will be impossible to get one for you as we need extensive training to even control one." Saru answered with respect as he saw Adrian in control of a great beast.

"I see. Thank you for answering but you can remove the Master title as I am a bit uncomfortable about it." Adrian stated but Saru just bowed without replying.

"He is just like that as respect is a must for the Demonic Monkey Brigade. Anyways, I am curious about Kanchie. Is he really an eastern dragon like me?" Peridot asked as she knows that she does not completely resemble Kanlaon.

"In fact, I do not know as I got him as an egg. I do not know who his parents are or are they still alive. One thing that I know is that Kanlaon is not purely an eastern dragon because of what those two dragons told me after defeating the dark god." Adrian answered.

"What did they tell you?" Peridot asked.

"They said that Kanlaon is qualified to go and participate in the Festival of the Dragon King as he had the blood of their kind. I had that mission way before, and I thought that it would fail but it is still registered. It seems that the special festival is like an event that needs to be unlocked." Adrian stated.

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