Chapter 61 - Targets for Evolution

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Once we're back at the grove, I call upon the Rumble Dragon as well, and we sit down to discuss the situation. 

"So, a few rules to follow." I begin. The Dragons exchange worried looks. "First off: Leave Humanoids alone. Defend yourself if attacked, of course, but do not instigate trouble with them." I ignore an almost audible 'aw' from the Death Dragon.

"Second: Leave other Servants alone. You should be able to tell them apart from other monsters due to the Bond. Either way, I will know if you've attacked one of them, and punishment will be issued." Seeing a few worried looks from the Dragons, I specify: "All monsters that aren't my Servants are fair game, particularly Chimera." 

Their faces light up again. "I think that's it?" I turn to Huldr, in case she remembers more rules I've applied to them that I haven't mentioned to the Dragons. She thinks for a moment, before shaking her head. "Now then, I look forward to our time together. Next, I'd like to ask if you know of any monsters that hold certain Skills and Spells I'm after."

<If I may ask, for what reason do you seek these Skills and Spells?> The Death Dragon asks, their voice in my head bringing forth images of a sick and dying old man. "In order to reach my next Evolution, I need to obtain these Skills and Spells." I explain, before listing off the ones I still need.

<We Dragons could aid with the Spells, as each of us should know at least the preceding Spell to those.> Life Dragon says, before realization hits. <B-but wouldn't the Monarch need to kill us to gain them?> "Call me Millibelle, and no, I just need to see it cast to learn the Lesser tier of the Spell." I calm them.

<So that leaves the Skills... You mentioned the Divine told you of monsters that might yield them, but considering most of them are rare to come by or even critically endangered...> They become lost in though for a moment. <Let's see... Although almost as rare as a Carbuncle, I know that a few Crystal Lizards accompanied us to this place, they've probably set up in the volcanic region. Crystal Lizards also hold the Crystallize and Refracting Shell Skills, like the Carbuncle.

The Life Dragon looks to the others, who also think about it. <Sky-Fishes carry the Sky-King Skill, though I'm sure it would be much easier to just fight a Roc for that Skill considering that Sky-Fishes are the fastest monster in the World.> The Air Dragon admits, before adding. <Although a Roc accompanied us, it was a lone female on the verge of bursting with her eggs, seems she desperately wanted to raise them safely here.>

Egh, so I'd have to... no wait, couldn't I just steal a chick? It should have the Skill I need?

<Water Dancer's unique to the Stygian Medusa, so you're out of luck there. There were a few Eggs of them carried along, though I'm unsure if they've hatched yet.> The Water Dragon sighs. <Electric Charge and Discharge is held by all variants of the Coppercoil Eel, so you don't need to find a Great one, even a baby Glass Coppercoil Eel would do.> The Lightning Dragon claims.

<Verdant Body is also held by Barometz, though they only appear if there's a Lampetia nearby, and there weren't any of those with us, unfortunately.> The Plant Dragon says, hanging their head slightly. <And lastly, Blaze Coat is held by...> The Heat and Fire Dragons shudder. <By either the vile Urobach Undead, or you could just find and kill a Flintermatch. We vote for the Flintermatch.>

So even Dragons despise Undead? "Where would I be able to find one of these, uh, Flintermatches?" I ask. <They roam anywhere it's dry and sandy, so probably the desert region.> The Heat Dragon responds. 

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Ah? I just got a distress call from the Gasts... "I'm sorry, let's do the Spell lessons later, something's come up." I apologize to the Dragons. "Don't worry about letting me know where you're going, as long as you're within my Domain, I'll be able to find you." I tell them before flying off to the aid of the Lovers. 

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