Chapter 277: Transformed into an Ancient Dragon
"Master, you are finally back."

In front of the portal leading to the Underdark, Rumple waited cautiously.

He lowered his head, and his ugly nose sensitively smelled the blood on the red dragon, but he didn't say a word.

"Motifer—the gutter rat is dead."

Cassius said this in a calm tone, as if he was stating a trivial and ordinary matter.

Rumple suddenly thought of Dragon Shadow City ruled by Mortimer. The city had a superior geographical location and prosperous trade. Perhaps it could become a frontline stronghold for the Burning Kingdom to advance into the Underdark.

But the ogre mage secretly observed the red dragon's expression and found that the other party did not seem to want to say anything more and even looked a little impatient, so he immediately gave up the idea of ​​asking.

"Your power is enough to make the gods tremble."

"From now on, no one can threaten Northwind Castle anymore."

Trump knelt on the ground and flattered respectfully. His fat and huge body looked like a mountain of flesh.

But Cassius seemed a little absent-minded. He just nodded slightly, then flapped his wings and flew to the Iron Dragon Wing Palace on the outskirts of the city.

After a long time, Trump, who was kneeling on the ground, carefully raised his head. When he found that the red dragon had disappeared, he took out a gold handkerchief and wiped the sweat from his forehead.

"Master, he has become more powerful, but his personality has also changed."

“I don’t know whether this is a good thing or a bad thing.”

The ogre magician looked up at the fiery sunset in the sky, his face full of anxiety, and he couldn't help muttering to himself.

At the same time, inside the palace.

Cassius exhaled a breath of sulfur-smelling smoke, and white smoke swirled all over his body. Sparks even burst out from his pupils, and hot flames even flowed out from the gaps between his scales.

He stared at the panel indifferently.

[You killed [Lion Guard-Auckland] and received 1800 XP]
[You killed [Guardian Sword-Tyrande] and gained 1600xp]
[You killed [human soldier] and gained 400xp]
[Kill the [Human Horseman] and get 5xp]
[You killed the [Human Merchant] and gained 1xp]
On the way from Northwind Keep to the palace, he casually destroyed a human caravan that came from Strafford to trade.

That caravan was quite wealthy, and had several high-level professionals serving as guards. This was more than enough to deal with the bandits on the road, and even the snowmen in the mountains. However, this was of no use in front of the red dragon.

These unfortunate humans only found themselves enveloped by a huge shadow. They looked up in horror, and before they could even shout "Danger!" or "Beware!", the dark red scorching fire descended from the sky like a divine punishment.
The flames devoured them all and annihilated them, without even leaving any trace of their struggle.

No one would notice the disappearance of this caravan, perhaps only an inconspicuous line of text would be recorded in the account book.

This caravan also provided Cassius with the last bit of experience.

After hesitating for a moment between the two professions of "Bloodscale Berserker" and "True Dragon Warlock", he made the final choice.

[Your total occupation level reaches level 17]
[[You choose to upgrade [True Dragon Warlock] to level 14]
[Since dragons are born to cast spells, your current caster level is: 19]
[You are already the best sorcerer in the world. You gain an ability granted by your sorcery origin]
In his memory of his previous life, this level was a new leap for all professionals, and the warlock would acquire the ability of the origin of magic and become a true high-level professional, a master of the kingdom level. This was also the reason why he hesitated for a moment and finally gave up on continuing to upgrade the Bloodscale Berserker.

[You gain a magical origin ability: [Transform into an ancient dragon]]
【Incarnation of Ancient Dragon】

[True dragon sorcerers often seek advice from older seniors, or trace back to the ancient beings who are the source of their bloodline. In order to gain a better understanding, they will even transform themselves into ancient dragons.

You can choose any one of the common real dragons such as the five-color dragon, metal dragon, gem dragon, etc., and consume a drop of dragon blood to transform. During the incarnation, you are equivalent to a real ancient dragon, with all basic attributes and spell-like abilities. However, these abilities are only for experience, and the time they can be used is relatively short, and they will gradually fade after entering the battle. ]
“Nice ability.”

Cassius commented. That was an ancient dragon, one of the most powerful beings in the entire material plane. Even a little experience would benefit a lot, not to mention the "short time to use it"?

You have to know that the challenge level of the ancient red dragon is 22, and the ancient golden dragon has even reached the terrifying level 23, which is enough to walk around Erezegae. Even Cassius would find it difficult to defeat an ancient golden dragon without using the Breath of Chaos.

[You gain additional dragon spell [Primal Hunter]]
Primal Hunter
2nd level transmutation spell

Your muscles bulge with the memory of your ancestors' strength, tensing for swift action.

This spell reminds your body of the strength of your ancestors, of a time when your ancestors struggled to survive. You gain a +5 competence bonus on Climb, Jump, and Swim checks.

"Useless things."

Cassius looked a little unfriendly. This kind of spell was better than nothing for a dragon of his level.

[You gain an additional dragon spell [Dragon's Justice]]
Dragon's Justice
6nd level transmutation spell

A bright yellow light radiates from your body, making it appear as if you are covered in glowing spikes.

You create a field of arcane force around you that deals retaliatory damage to those who attack you. While the spell is in effect, any creature that attacks you with a weapon is pierced by the force.

"This can still be used."

Cassius shook his head casually, spitting out wisps of sparks from the corners of his mouth, feeling the heat flowing in his mouth.

But he was still thinking about the tempting idea just now.

"Kill all living things on the Prime Material Plane."

"Continue to rule the Burning Kingdom. Or destroy this world and pursue the supreme power."

“Maybe this really is a cleansing.”

The red dragon was meditating excitedly, and the "Heart of Karix" was beating along with his powerful heart, providing a constant supply of energy through the basal blood vessels.

He had never felt such full energy in his body, as if there was endless energy waiting for him to vent.

"strength."

“That’s what it’s all about to survive in this world.”

Cassius stretched out his claws, dark red flames spurted out from the palm of his hand, and then he suddenly grasped it.

Suddenly, tremendous energy exploded, and the hot wind could be felt within miles around.

He felt an unprecedented power surging in his dragon body. Even if a god sent down an incarnation, he had the confidence to devour it with the fire of chaos - that was more like a great ambition.

"Hehehe"

The red dragon grinned, revealing a ferocious smile again, and even his wings were trembling continuously. It seemed that he had made some choice.

(End of this chapter)