Beyond of the Scale

#21 - The exterminators have arrived!

With a wave of monstrosities in front of me, I look at my group and speak quickly.

[Shindora]: Cane! Go to the local guild and call as many adventurers as possible, fast!

[Cane]: More and you?! He's not in fighting condition yet!

[Shindora]: I'm a dragon, I can slow them down! Go now!

With a high impact of my ⟦Vocabulary Comprehension⟧ in my voice, without hesitation he runs towards the village.
I turn my attention back to the purges who were already hot on my trail and dodge with a somersault to the left with ⟦Draconian Karate⟧.

[Shindora]: "Why didn't I hear your footsteps?!"

I turn my gaze again, this time to the quieter ones and use ⟦analysis⟧.

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★ ANALYSIS ★

Species: Purge
Stage: Adult
Condition: Normal

LV: 14/20
HP: 1012/1012
MP: 1100/1100 STR
: 217
DEF: 108
SPD: 320
INT: 5
Rank: E

------ Ultimate Skills --- ---

⟦Drill: Lv.5⟧
⟦Echolocation: Lv.6⟧ ⟦Plant
Extraction: Lv.5⟧

------ Skills ------

⟦Bite: Lv.6⟧
⟦Claws: Lv.5⟧ ⟦Claws: Lv. 4⟧
⟦Thought Acceleration: Lv.3⟧
⟦Clay: Lv.8⟧
⟦Auto HP Recovery: Lv.3⟧
⟦Auto MP Recovery: Lv.4⟧ ⟦Vibration Perception: Lv.6⟧
⟦Vibration
Nullification: Lv . Noise: Lv.8⟧
⟦Vibration Null: Lv.7⟧
⟦Presence Null: Lv.8⟧

------ Magic Skills ------

• Earth Magic •
⟦Stone Thorn: Lv.7⟧
⟦Stone Wall: Lv.5⟧
⟦Stone Fangs: Lv.6⟧

---- -- Resistances ------

⟦Paralysis resistance: Lv.6⟧
⟦Stone magic resistance: Lv.5⟧
⟦Poison resistance: Lv.6⟧
⟦Wind magic resistance: Lv.4⟧
⟦ Fire Magic Resistance: Lv.3⟧
⟦High Temperature Resistance: Lv.7⟧

------ Titles ------

⟦Omnivore⟧
⟦Dugger⟧
⟦Avenger⟧
⟦Ruler of Silence⟧
Effect: Increases the effectiveness of stealth skills.
⟦Fearful⟧
Effect: Becomes susceptible to being afraid.

★ ANALYSIS ★
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[Shindora]: At least I have an advantage with them having the title ⟦fearful⟧.

I head towards them and use ⟦roar⟧.

{!!!!!RRRROOOOOAAAAARRRR!!!!!}

Immediately all the "special" purgas start to run away exposing their vulnerable parts which are located on the thighs of their hind legs, I use ⟦clay⟧ to hit them and pierce their bodies through the stomach. A critical hit.

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★ KILLS ★

Purge: Lv.15 - 412 XP
Purge: Lv.14 - 389 XP
Purge: Lv.16 - 422 XP
Purge: Lv. 13 - 346
Purge XP: Lv.15 - 417
Purge XP: Lv.13 - 339
Purge XP: Lv.17 - 478 XP

Total: 2,654/2,654 (+149)

★ KILLS ★
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★ |ATTENTION| ★
<-> YOUR LEVEL HAS INCREASED <->
<-> Lv.6 → Lv.7 <->
<-> YOUR STATUS HAS INCREASED <->
★ |ATTENTION| ★
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After these notifications, I feel my scales regain some of their integrity, about 8% and I am attacked by the non-special purges.

[Shindora]: "They're fast!"

I jump up and use ⟦draconian karate⟧ to accelerate my fall behind one of the purges, slash its hind legs and ⟦clay⟧ pierce the chest of this one and another jumping towards me from the left side.

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★ KILL ★

Purge: Lv.18 - 713 XP
Purge: Lv.17 - 579 XP

Total: 1,514/2.

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Suddenly I am attacked from behind and I am propelled out of the growing field worsening the condition of my scales by 15%. They are worse than ever.

[Shīndora]: !!!!NNNNNIIIIIAAAANNNNNKKKK!!!!

[Lilia]: Shīndora, that's enough! Its scales can no longer protect it!

Seeing my scales, I use ⟦analysis⟧ on myself.

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★ |ANALYSIS| ★

Name: Shīndora
Nickname: Sein
Species: Dragon
Race: Luminar
Stage: Hatchling
Condition: Normal

LV: 7/20
XP:
1514/2654 HP: 175/565 (↑45)
MP: 515/570 (↑55) STR
: 460 (↑36)
DEF: 68/410 (↑36)
SPD: 400 (↑25)
INT: 250 (↑10)
Rank: E-

------ Ultimate Skills ------

⟦Skill
Purchase⟧ ⟦Mind's Voice: Lv.7⟧ ⟦Feral Senses
: Lv.6⟧
⟦Analysis: Lv.6⟧
⟦Draconian Karate: Lv.6⟧
⟦Flight: Lv.1⟧
⟦Breath of Fire: Lv.1⟧

------ Skills ------

⟦Bite: Lv.6⟧
⟦Skinning: Lv.6 ⟧
⟦Claws: Lv.7⟧
⟦Account: Lv.6⟧
⟦Vocabulary Comprehension: Lv.7⟧
⟦Roar: Lv.6⟧ ⟦Spirit Connection: Lv.6⟧
⟦Clay
Modeling: Lv.5⟧
⟦Roll: Lv.6⟧
⟦Web: Lv.3⟧
⟦Thought Acceleration: Lv.6⟧
⟦Telepathy: Lv.6⟧
⟦Clay: Lv.6⟧
⟦Niritha's Tongue: Lv.3⟧
⟦Carpentry: Lv.4⟧
⟦Spirit Relief: Lv.3⟧
⟦Presence Perception: Lv.3⟧
⟦Auto HP Recovery: Lv.1⟧
⟦Auto MP Recovery: Lv.1⟧
⟦Web Manipulation: Lv.1⟧
⟦Vibration Perception: Lv.1⟧
⟦Clone of Mist: Lv.1⟧
⟦Drill: Lv.2⟧

------ Magic Skills ------

• Light Magic •
⟦High Illumination: Lv.1⟧
⟦Luminescent Trail: Lv.1⟧
⟦Shield Brightness: Lv.1⟧

• Healing Magic •
⟦Superior Rest: Lv.1⟧
⟦Superior Recovery: Lv.1⟧
⟦Heal: Lv.2⟧

------ Resistances ------

⟦Resistance the paralysis Lv.6⟧
⟦Resistance aphrodisiac Lv.6⟧

------ Titles ------

⟦Curious: Lv.2⟧
⟦Puppeteer: Lv.1⟧
⟦Tiny Hero: Lv.3⟧
⟦Taunter: Lv.3⟧
⟦Herbivore⟧
⟦Reincarnated⟧
⟦Leader⟧
⟦Accountant⟧
⟦Karateka⟧
⟦Gatherer⟧
⟦Healer⟧
⟦Craftsman⟧

★|ANALYSIS| ★
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[Shindora]: "That's right... I'm only using skills... I have to start doing the same with magic..."

I start using the ⟦luminescent trail⟧ and find myself in a very short white area, I can detect the life light of some of the purges approaching, but it's very faint, I only feel them behind solid things that aren't very thick . I focus on some, but an almost imperceptible light appears under the ground going towards Lilia and the others, I quickly go after it with ⟦roll⟧, I push them all with ⟦shield of brightness⟧ and I receive all the critical attack of the purge, totally destroying with my scales. Panting and losing consciousness, I see a light emerge, I sink into the dark.

〔Niro pov〕

My team and I arrived by ⟦teport⟧ at the farm that a boy named Cane informed us was infested with purges and a member of his group was holding them back, but we didn't see anyone do that, just a fallen dragon still breathing that was probably also attacking .

[Niro]: "Why didn't he tell us that a dragon was also attacking?"

[Knight 1]: What shall we do, sir?

[Niro]: Everyone on the team take care of the purges! Me and you, Colin, let's finish off the dragon!

[Cane]: !

With all our strength and speed, Colin and I go towards the dragon, attacking it with our swords, but we are blocked by a ⟦shield of light⟧.

[Netty]: Well done, Lilia!

[Colin]: Put that shield down now! You don't know what you're doing!

[Cane]: But what got into you?! She very much knows what she is doing as she is protecting one of our members!

When I heard that, I didn't understand what was going on. They were protecting a dragon, one of the creatures that attacked them.

[Niro]: What do you mean?! Member?! What are you talking about?!

[Cane]: His name is Shīndora and he's the member I mentioned who was holding back the purgas!

Without waiting for that answer, I am completely speechless and in disbelief, but Colin still steadfastly continues.

[Niro]: ...

[Colin]: Helping a dragon is treason against humanity! And you sh-

Out of the blue, Colin is hit by a potion and immediately falls asleep.

[Nilio]: What a boring guy... I can't turn my back on picking up some ingredients, which already shows the kinship of a certain person!

I look at him and see a boy of about 17 with round glasses on his forehead, a leather jacket with purple details and wide sleeves, long purple pants too. A typical alchemist.

[Niro]: Could you tell me what that means? Why is a dragon with you and you don't have a single burn?

While my team fights the purges, this group of adventurers explains everything from how they met the dragon to now. A story hard to believe, given the reputation of dragons.

[Niro]: It's very hard to believe that story.

[Nilio]: You'll believe it when he wakes up. But in this state... it will be very difficult to even get up...

A gleam comes out of his eyes and a screen appears in my field of vision.

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★ |ANALYSIS| ★

Name: Shīndora
Nickname: Sein
Species: Dragon
Race: Luminar
Stage: Hatchling
Condition: Normal

LV: 7/20
XP:
1514/2654 HP: 8/565
MP: 465/570 STR
: 460
DEF: 0/410 SPD
: 400
INT: 250
Magic: 25
Rank: E-

------ Ultimate Skills ------

⟦Skill
Purchase⟧ ⟦Voice of Mind: Lv.7⟧
⟦Feral Senses: Lv.6⟧
⟦Analysis: Lv .6⟧
⟦Draconian Karate: Lv.6⟧
⟦Flight: Lv.1⟧
⟦Breath of Fire: Lv.1⟧

------ Skills ------

⟦Bite: Lv.6⟧
⟦Skinning: Lv.6 ⟧
⟦Claws: Lv.7⟧
⟦Account: Lv.6⟧
⟦Vocabulary Comprehension: Lv.7⟧
⟦Roar: Lv.6⟧ ⟦Spirit Connection: Lv.6⟧
⟦Clay
Modeling: Lv.5⟧
⟦Roll: Lv.6⟧
⟦Web: Lv.3⟧
⟦Thought Acceleration: Lv.6⟧
⟦Telepathy: Lv.6⟧
⟦Clay: Lv.6⟧
⟦Niritha's Tongue: Lv.3⟧
⟦Carpentry: Lv.4⟧
⟦Spirit Relief: Lv.3⟧
⟦Presence Perception: Lv.3⟧
⟦Auto HP Recovery: Lv.1⟧
⟦Auto MP Recovery: Lv.1⟧
⟦Web Manipulation
⟦Contract Manipulation: Lv.1⟧
: Lv.1⟧ ⟦Vibration Perception: Lv.1⟧ ⟦Mist Clone
: ​​Lv.1⟧
⟦Drill: Lv.2⟧

------ Magic Skills ------

• Magic of Light •
⟦Superior Illumination: Lv.1⟧
⟦Luminescent Trail: Lv.1⟧
⟦Shield of Glow: Lv.1⟧

• Healing Magic •
⟦Superior Rest: Lv.1⟧
⟦Superior Recovery: Lv.1⟧
⟦ Healing: Lv.2⟧

------ Resistances ------

⟦Paralysis Resistance Lv.6⟧ ⟦Aphrodisiac
Resistance Lv.6⟧

------ Titles------

⟦Curious : Lv.2⟧
⟦Puppeteer: Lv.1⟧
⟦Tiny Hero: Lv.3⟧
⟦Taunter: Lv.3⟧
⟦Herbivore⟧
⟦Reincarnated⟧
⟦Leader⟧
⟦Counter⟧
⟦Karateka⟧
⟦Gatherer⟧
⟦Healer⟧
⟦Craftsman⟧

★ |ANALYSIS| ★
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[Niro]: Why does a dragon have these skills and titles?! It makes no sense! Why would he have ⟦tiny hero⟧ and ⟦contract manipulation⟧?!

[Lilia]: He's special...

She says while stroking the dragon and using healing magic.

[Nilio]: Believe it!

[Niro]: Wow! He must really be...

[Wizard 1]: We're done with the purges, sir! There are none left!

[Niro]: Thanks for letting us know, Vezin. Call the other mages and start healing this dragon.

[Vezin]: But it's a dragon, sir.

[Niro]: Yes. But this one deserves it. If not for him, this farm would have been destroyed.

[Vezin]: Yes, sir! Ferkis Mages, form healing circle, now!

All the mages on my team appear with ⟦teleport⟧ around the dragon and begin the healing ritual.

[Wizards]: Body of the world, energy of the world, join and flow through our purely forms of your existence and help us heal this creature before your presence! SHŌKAN!

A light interconnecting all mages unites and converges on the dragon restoring its scales, two per second.