Ch.286286. Lust (6)

Having transformed into Quetzalcoatlus, a primordial beast and sacred creature of the Reptilian deity, I could truly comprehend how powerful this beast was.

There was a genuine reason why it became an idol and object of worship among Reptilians as the incarnation of their deity.

First, this beast’s greatest strength was its exceptional physical abilities befitting its classification as a primordial beast. Particularly impressive was this serpent beast’s tremendous build, matching its body length exceeding 30 meters.

Its muscles, formed by layers upon layers of muscle fibers similar to synthetic fibers used in bulletproof or knife-resistant vests, were as hard as rock.

The skin, though appearing soft at first glance, might deform easily but would never be penetrated.

Additionally, its distinctive scales, dyed in yellow, green, and red, wouldn’t even be scratched by cannon fire.

The feathers, also colored in yellow, green, and red like the scales, boasted remarkable durability and naturally emitted anti-magical wavelengths, providing high magic resistance as a bonus.

If such a robust body were to strike with unbelievable speed, carrying overwhelming power and mass, most enemies would die instantly.

Just like how it silenced the Dream Dragon, a superior creature, in a single blow—even though Dream Dragons are supposedly vulnerable to physical attacks due to their non-material existence.

Particularly, while Dream Dragons are indeed weak to physical attacks, it’s comparable to taking about 20-30% additional damage from physical strikes.

Even if this physical vulnerability might function as a weakness, Dream Dragons are still superior creatures with high durability.

The undeniable reality was that Quetzalcoatlus possessed enough potential to defeat a superior creature in a single blow.

Moreover, Quetzalcoatlus was a rare beast possessing magical energy generation organs, typically exclusive to highest-tier beasts or dragon species.

Of course, its magical production might fall far short of the insane magical generation capacity of pureblooded dragons, but the key point is that it possesses such an ability at all.

Unlike dragons who can wastefully expend magic as if it were infinite, the fact that magical energy recovers noticeably during battle significantly enhances combat sustainability.

Unlike typical superior creatures who need at least a day of rest to recover after depleting their magical energy, the impact of meaningful magic recovery during battle cannot be underestimated.

And then there’s the special ability that allows this overwhelming physicality to shine.

This special ability was none other than mimicking and using the abilities of other primordial beasts.

—KWAGAGAGAGAGAGAANG!!!

For example, I was currently forming and using Bloodsaurus’s magical amplification-discharge organ in my mouth, creating it on the spot.

Actually, the original special ability of Quetzalcoatlus was somewhat different from this, but it had been transformed due to soul harmonization with Kechak, resulting in its current form.

Of course, I had absolutely no complaints about this.

Being able to choose up to five special abilities from various primordial beasts at once, and using superior-grade specs and massive magical energy to elevate what would originally be intermediate-level special abilities to superior levels.

There was absolutely nothing to complain about, so instead of grumbling, I created several hollow crests along my spine—

[■■■■■■■■—!!!]

By pouring magical energy into them with all my might, I fired directional sound waves at the demon commander, just as the original owner, the Parasaurolophus beast (tentative name), would do.

Since the demon was deflecting all my Bloodsaurus beams with shield and spear, I launched directional sound waves that couldn’t be easily blocked.

Directional attacks—those that target specific objectives like laser beams rather than spreading indiscriminately—tend to be harder to block precisely because they lack a definite form.

Of course, the demon commander’s power was extraordinary.

—WHOOSH—KWAAAANG!!!

Sound waves used as weapons in this world are essentially air vibrations strong enough to decompose bone and flesh.

Contrary to my expectation that they would be difficult to block, the demon commander demonstrated a bizarre countermeasure.

The technique of “deflecting” sound waves by spinning a magic-imbued spear. As someone with little martial arts experience, I couldn’t even begin to comprehend how this was possible.

‘What the hell is that…!’

So while barely swallowing my astonishment, I immediately deployed my next ability.

Bone-like spikes emerged from between my wing feathers, and as I flapped my wings, they burst forth like shotgun pellets.

—PHEEEEEONG!!!

Each pellet’s power, while strong, wasn’t lethal. They could pierce the enemy’s skin and leather, embedding in flesh, but practically impossible to damage vital internal organs.

But the core purpose of this attack was to restrict and suppress the enemy’s movements.

For the demon commander, who wasn’t armored with particularly thick plating, these pellets were a lethal attack that accumulated wounds on the body. Yet for demons, who inherently possess resistance to physical attacks, it wasn’t an unbearable assault.

In essence, by instilling the perception that the attack was “manageable,” I made the enemy endure it, gradually accumulating damage while…

—KWAAAAAAANG!!!

Periodically launching attacks that, while consuming significant energy, possessed undeniable power—preparing to potentially end the demon commander’s life if the opportunity arose.

Therefore, what I was ultimately aiming for with the demon commander was to make Drakilia abandon his defensive posture and switch to offense…

[You, goddamn snake-headed bastard—!!!]

Perhaps finally enraged by my endless harassment, Drakilia let out a furious roar with all his might… and pulled back the arm holding his spear?

“….?!!”

—WHOOOOSH—KWAAAAAAANG!!!

The thrown spear cut through the air. If it hit directly, it would undoubtedly inflict a serious wound even on my current form, so I hastily twisted my serpentine body to avoid it.

The spear embedded deeply in the ground looked difficult to retrieve, but that wasn’t my primary concern at the moment.

Because the demon commander himself was charging toward me with his massive body.

Of course, this was precisely the situation I had been aiming for all along.

Therefore, my choice was to proceed with the original plan.

Currently, I could fill a total of 5 slots. I fitted them with pre-blended combinations of primordial beast abilities.

The aura manipulation ability of “Antitephalo Cadius,” a primordial beast with the bizarre form of a quadrupedal bird, ancestor of the griffin.

I added the muscle amplification ability of “Typhonicus Bellitor,” a serpent-type beast, to boost my basic specs.

I also borrowed the reactive armor of Gorgonia, the ancestor of the basilisk, and the carapace of “Velteria Gramacus,” a crustacean primordial beast known for its thick natural adamantium shell, causing my scales to darken and harden.

After transforming my body with these close-combat focused settings, the final power I inserted was the rapid acceleration ability of the beast “Mutiphilicius.”

Using this magical power that amplifies speed beyond necessity by consuming large amounts of magical energy, I spent about 40% of my remaining magic to rapidly accelerate, coiling around Drakilia’s gladiator body—

—CRUNCH!

Just like a real snake, I constricted with my body and tail that easily exceeded 15 meters in length, and then bit off his head.

And in the very next moment—

The otherworld covering reality slowly melted away like ice cream on a hot summer day.