Re:Periodic : Deceiving Life in Another World From Zero

{72}- Valgren and Stride | To Tame a Beast

In terms of strength in this world, Satella would rank first due to her immortality and space-time manipulation.

Reinhard would rank second due to the fact that his Phoenix blessing would continue to revive him after he dies, added onto his skills that are basically unmatched.

Pandora's rank is debatable, since no mentions of her authorities specifics has been confirmed. However, due to the unique nature of her power, she could easily surpass Satella and Reinhard if she had the knowledge and opportunities.

Dragons such as Valgren or Volcanica are the next strongest entities, with Volcanica being and other dragons (potentially) exponentially stronger than Valgren.

Next are the Witches of Sin, assuming that they are alive.

And then you have the three strongest mortals, the Mad Prince of Gusteko, the Admirer of Kararagi, and the Blue Lightning of Vollachia.

Alas, you have myself. Or at least, that's where I consider myself to be.

Taking on a dark dragon was part of my plan, and the way to tame it is related only to my Authority of Pride, and a seemingly impossible level of dominance over the creature.

I didn't have Stride's curse rings, so controlling Valgren isn't possible, nor do I want to have them deteriorate my body.

So the obvious solution is to wound him enough in the soul realm before subduing him. It seems like a near impossible task, but I believe that with the right timing and concentration, it was achieve-able.

Time to begin, then.

With me finally completely entering the soul realm of Valgren, his giant hydra form loomed over me, as if a god has descended. But...

...what's a god, to me, who has transcended worlds?!

"Critical Overload! Quadragingenso, Rupture!"

四十元素破裂

Valgren opened his mouth as black flames spewed forth from all three heads, only to be completely countered and overpowered by the power of nuclear fusion that was going on in the beam of unidentified substance I shot out from my hands.  

Taking this chance, I went ahead and used all three of my swords of power as I slashed off one head of his, hoping that it would do the job.

This dragon should die upon beheading.

And why does the Valgren guy not die?

Valgren had a total of three heads to be removed.

Remembering the conversation with Wilhelm and Subaru back in Priestella, I immediately countered the next attack, which included barrages of Fire and Yin Magic that was shot towards me. 

"Suitoru Maxima!"

A giant vortex appeared out of nowhere as it completely absorbed the damage and heat from all the magical attacks, before I activated the White Whale's flying seal, causing me to float in the air.

Valgren, who just had his left head decapitated, regenerated it before also taking to the sky, and faced me on the same level.

"Finally willing to acknowledge me, huh?"

"HUMAN... you... who... are you? Strong indeed... but... dragons... do not bow to anyone."

"Speaking? I never thought you were that intelligent, but this proves all the better!"

"You shall pay... for your Pride, just like that man once did."

"Huh?"

A giant claw swatted me to the ground, slamming my entire soul wobbly before a weird sensation crawled upon me. I felt like I was fainting, but somehow not at the same time. I suddenly realized that I did faint, but Vacuum Trigger brought me back.