Journey of the Dragon

Chapter forty seven : Battle of the North Hill

 Dragon had arrived at the northern hill area which was the territory of Stellan Flaur. But in order to get to the top of the Hill where Stellan Flaur's castle is, Dragon must first pass through the forest of death, which is a dark forest area that stretches around the Hill.

 In the past, Dragon had passed through that forest and he had a pretty scary experience, when the werewolves who lived in there chased him violently. At that time Dragon didn't have a complete equipment, and he also didn't have the will to use his master's sword (Heat Flame Sword), but now Dragon is much different, because besides being able to use the Heat flame sword, Dragon also has Mellinda (Gold plate) on his shoulder) that capable of creating multiple daggers.

 Long story short, after Dragon walked into the forest deep enough towards the darkest area, Dragon finally met his old enemies, namely the werewolves, who immediately come surrounded Dragon, they grinned with their sharp teeth, and creepy facial expressions those imply hunger.

 There were about 40 of them there, but Dragon was not afraid and he got ready with his dagger to fight. Then quickly, the werewolves started coming towards Dragon to attack simultaneously, and without saying much Dragon immediately avoided their attacks, then Dragon agile managed to deliver several stabs and cuts to the werewolves' bodies, using the technique of his extraordinary fight.

 And apparently it made the werewolves feel annoyed as well as a hassle to face the prey that only numbered one person. But they all have an advantage that Dragon doesn't have, namely a very large number, so that Dragon gradually becomes overwhelmed in facing them all.

 So because of that Dragon immediately drew his Heat flame sword, then the flames began to burn on the sword, thus making the atmosphere there brighter, because the light from the flames burning from that sword, was really shining.

 And it turns out that light is able to keep the werewolves around Dragon to stay away, because they all hate light and don't want to be lightitlight. Then after Dragon found out about their weakness, he deliberately thrust his fiery sword into the werewolves that were around him, that were blocking his way, so that they all got away, then because of that Dragon could continue his journey, hee keep walk throughout those swarm.

 Even though they all open the Dragon's path, but still those werewolves didn't want to lost sight from their prey, they still surrounded and try to get close to Dragon there, without taking their eyes off the Dragon at all, because they still wanted to taste the delicious meat. from Dragon's body.

 Then suddenly, there was one of the werewolves who dared to pounce on Dragon from behind, but Dragon, who was in a very vigilant state, of course could anticipate the attack and gave a quite severe s***h on the shoulder of that desperate werewolf, until he lying in pain.

 So Dragon immediately increased the flames on his sword to get bigger, so that the werewolves around him don’t dared to approach him again. Then something very surprising happened, suddenly one of the werewolves who just got a s***h from Dragon show strange thing, his body began to change.

 Dragon who witnessed that was silent for a moment as he wondered, what happened to that werewolf? And why did his body suddenly change even though he only got one hit?

 The hairs all over the werewolf's body began to fall out and drops to the ground, then his posture shrank to the size of a normal adult male, besides that the cuts on his body also gradually recovered, and the longer the creature turned completely into the figure of an ordinary man, without wearing any clothes, in other words, naked.

 A few moments later, the werewolf who turned into an ordinary human began to come to his senses and then looked around him while feeling very shocked.

 "Hah?! Where am I? Why is it so dark in here? " Then when he saw the many werewolves surrounding him, he immediately became even more shocked. “Huuaaaaa !!! Heeelp! "

 Dragon, who also still felt shocked after seeing that person's change, immediately helped that person by embracing and supporting him, he quickly take that man out of the Forest of Death together. Because with the fiery sword in Dragon's hand, the werewolves would not dare to approach them at all

 "Shh, calm down, i’m here. You will be fine. ” Dragon said calming the man, while leading him to walk.

 "But, why don't they all pounce on us?" Asked the former werewolf man.

 "They don't like to be near the light ... Now come on, walk with me faster." Dragon said.

 Long story short, finally Dragon and the man were at the foot of the northern Hill, after they both managed to get out of the Forest of Death area, therefore the werewolves could no longer follow the two of them, because the werewolves could not get out of the Forest area, so they all decided to return to the deepest part of the forest while canceling their intention to prey on the Dragon and their former herd friend.

 A while later, Dragon and the man were seen talking in a safer place, and the man seemed to be explaining to Dragon what had happened to him.

 "My name is Rog, I come from a village in the western region, which has been colonized by Flaur and his men ... I and the people of my village were brought to this area to become slaves and Soldiers in Flaur Castle. But after a while, because I always refused and rebelled, he committed truly heinous acts to me, as well as to other dissidents. " Rog said to Dragon.

 “What did Flaur do to all of you? Does it have anything to do with turning into a werewolf? ” Asked Dragon.

 “Yes, that's right… Stellan Flaur is a member of the Emperors Unity group who has only joined for two years. But his power and strength could develop so rapidly, because he was supported by the resources of his fellow Emperors Unity members ... He got a power sample from Hebi that could be used to make weapons, and he even got a sample of hybrid DNA serum, which he Obtained from the Grim claw… That serum can make humans have animal abilities or even transform into animals.”

 Then Rog's last statement made Dragon dumbfounded a little, so that he had to wonder in his mind, "Being an animal? Does that mean, it has something to do with Glauss too?"

 After that Dragon asked Rog again. "That Grim Claw, is a member of the Emperors Unity, right?"

 “Yes, Grim Claw is the Beast King… About twenty years ago he was the mastermind behind the massive k********g of minors children. Reportedly, all the children he received from various places turned out to be used as an experimental object for his DNA hybrid serum. And in the present, it looks like the serum has been improved even more ... Even the Grim claw gave it to Flaur, so that Flaur's servants could be used as guinea pigs. That serum is what allows myself and the other dissidents in Flaur's Castle to be turned into werewolves ... By modifying and adding a little of Flaur's magic element to the serum, we can all be turned into werewolves that are both vicious and obedient to him, and It's also why no werewolves can get out of the Forest of Death. ” Answer Rog.

 "Oh, oke i get it ... Then why now you can turn back into an ordinary human?" Asked Dragon.

 "Hmm ... Maybe, because you cut the core of the DNA hybrid serum that was flow on my shoulder, then my body can return to normal, and the wounds on my body also heal instantly."

 "Oh, I see. There is one more question ... Why do you know so much about all these things? " Dragon asked Rog again.

 “That's because… Before I was declared a dissident, I had become one of the Flaur Soldiers within a few months. That's why I can find out about some of his actions ... Secretly, Flaur is building his own Army and weaponry, so that one day his position can become stronger, and maybe even surpass the position of the other six members of the Emperors Unity. " Rog said, feeling worried.

 “Hmm… In two years he tried to develop his power, so he could surpass the other Emperors Unity members. But it's only enough, his action have to end now, because I'll beat him soon.” Dragon said firmly.

 "You? Want to beat Flaur? Alone? Seriously." Rog said, who was worried about Dragon, because he felt that what Dragon was going to do was impossible.

 "You just stay and wait here oke. I'll be back here immediately after defeating Flaur. ” Dragon said to Rog.

 "Hey, wait a minute. Stellan Flaur was no ordinary person, he had a great army and Powers. Why are you so brave to challenge him? Who are you? " Rog asked while preventing the Dragon from leaving.

 "I ... Just a blacksmith." Dragon replied as he walked away leaving Rog there.

 Even though Rog was alone, but where he was right now was a pretty safe place, plus Dragon had promised him that he would return after defeating Flaur. And there is nothing Rog can do to prevent Dragon, right now all Rog can do is trust the determination and words from the person who have saved him.

 After a while, Dragon was almost at the top of the northern Hill, as he continued walking he talked to Melinda.

 “Hmm… If the Grim Claw is the mastermind behind the k********g of childrens, to make them become the object of a hybrid experiment. That means, in the past Glauss was also a victim of that k********g act ... Because Glauss once said that when he still a child, he was kidnapped and then used as an object for hybrid experiments so now he has animal Power in his body, and his hands are lizard claws, eh I mean dragon claw.”

 "Yes, I remember. He said that after he was defeated by you in the Togu City Tournament, right? ” Said Mellinda.

 Then Dragon spoke again. “Glauss also said that when he was a teenager, he managed to escape from the experimental facility where he was being held. Then finally he continues his life as an outer Knight, and strives to become the strongest Knight recognized by the entire Nexus Kingdom. "

 "He do say that huh.”

 “Yes, he said that He… Is a person who has strong determination, just like me. It's just that each of us puts that determination on a different path. And because he was still curious about my determination, he decided to get to know me more closely, so he could learn my true goals ... And he would be surprised if he found out that I was currently dealing with a member of the Emperors unity.” Dragon said while smiling a little because he was thinking about his friends.

 "Yes, of course. So let's quickly finish our business here. So that we can meet your friends again soon." Take Mellinda to Dragon, and she feels so excited too.

 Then when Dragon was engrossed in walking while chatting with Mellinda, suddenly he was surprised by the presence of many Flaur troops who were standing and lined up quite far in front of Dragon. It seemed they had all been waiting there long enough to block Dragon. All of them certainly wouldn't allow Dragon to set foot in their Master's Castle (Namely Stellan Flaur). 

 They all seen holding spears that were almost the same as Krypt's spear, which is a weapon that has enough power to match the fire power of Dragon's Heat Flame sword. That way it is certain that Dragon will be overwhelmed if he faces them all at once, because that means Dragon has to face a force that's many times greater than when he fought Krypt, besides that Dragon is clearly outnumbered in the battle that will soon take place on that spot.

 So when he got there, Dragon and Melinda immediately felt shocked when they saw the Soldiers lined up while preparing to fight.

 “Dr- Dragon. Now what are we going to do? " Asked Melinda.

 Dragon swallowed hard, before answering the question. "Erm ... Of course we will continue to advance!" Dragon replied while feeling a little nervous.

 "Wait a minute, if we run out of stamina here, then how are we going to face Stellan Flaur later?"

 "Yes, I know that He is the last boss to defeat, and of course it won't be easy ... But we have to keep facing those soldiers, even if they have great strength, we shouldn't be afraid at all!" Dragon said to Melinda.

 "Hmm, that's right. We can't back off ... Okay then. Let’s go! " Said Melinda.

 So at that instant, without saying much, Dragon immediately ran to break through the swarm of the Flaur troops who were in front of him, without fear and trepidation. Dragon ran excitedly, accompanied by flames burning on the Heat Flame sword in his hand.

 Then when Dragon's distance got closer to the troops who were also running towards him, Dragon immediately spawned a lot of daggers that ignited the fire, then he launched it towards the line of soldiers, so the atmosphere there instantly turned into chaos, with the many explosions and flames that were scattered in the place, plus Mellinda's daggers keep flying and stabbing the Soldiers who were there.

While facing those many Flaur Soldiers, suddenly Dragon was completely surrounded and swarmed by the Soldiers, they continued to come towards the Dragon from various directions while swinging the devastating power spears, which they held in their respective hands.

 Dragon tried hard to block and withstand the attacks from all of them by using the power of the fire from his sword, also with the help of Melinda's daggers, so that the Soldiers seemed to have difficulty dealing with Dragon who was alone. Perhaps it was also due to certain factors, because their bodies were not so used to using these destructive power spears, so they all couldn't move freely, plus their bodies couldn't bear the weight of pain caused by the impact of using the spears.

 When Dragon was struggling to face the onslaught of the Soldiers, suddenly reinforcements from Flaur Castle arrived there, so that the number of Soldiers grew more and more, they endlessly beat Dragon with various difficult attacks, so that Dragon became increasingly overwhelmed.

 Rog, who watched the battle from a distance behind the bushes, was very worried about Dragon's condition, which was really surrounded and pressed, he looked really struggling against the large number of troops who had great powers. Rog felt that Dragon will be lose the battle.

 But suddenly, Rog is shocked by the appearance of a hurricane that knocks the Flaur soldiers away from Dragon. In fact, not only that, then also coming the electric wave attack, that spread through the bodies of the Flaur soldiers so that some of them immediately fell limp. Therefore, now Dragon was not in a desperate state anymore, because the number of Soldiers he was dealing with began to decrease, due to a mysterious attack from behind him.

 Then Dragon immediately looked back to see where the mysterious aid attack had come from. And how shocked he was when he saw that there were 4 people who came to that place to help him. Plus one more person who only acts as a guide, namely Mailon.

 Dragon did not expect those 4 people figures, namely Princess Reina, Rizu, Arci, and Holdi. All of the Flaur Soldiers who were there were shocked when they saw the arrival of the Princess and the three knights storm of the Nexus, especially their leader (Namely Mailon) who was seen being taken prisoner by the Princess and her friends, so that the Flaur Soldiers were reluctant to fight back and stopped attacking Dragon for a moment.

 But a moment later, Mailon who was being held captive suddenly shouted to all of them. “Don't mind me! Keep on attacking them for Lord. Flaur !! ” Said Mailon to the Soldiers, which was very determined.

 So after hearing Mailon's words, the Flaur soldiers begin to act again, without hesitation they immediately returned to attack the Dragon at once. They also flocked to the Princess and the three Knights storm of Nexus. So Immediately Holdi released Mailon who was still tied hands, because Mailon's role was no longer needed by them.

 Princes and her friends are now starting to focus on facing the onslaught of the Flaur Soldiers. The four of them were not afraid at all, because they had the power equal to the number of these Soldiers, or even more. So that there was a fairly fierce battle in that place, with Dragon still giving resistance to the Flaur soldiers right in the middle of the battle area.

 While Rog, who saw the event from a distance, was very happy because Dragon was able to survive the previous dangerous situation, therefore he continued to feel grateful while smiling.