Chapter 366: An Unexpected Visitor (1)
“So that’s what your human form looks like.”
“It tends to draw less attention. In any case, it seems like you’ve healed up quite nicely. You’re a monster, you know that? To think you actually managed to pierce the Platinum Dragon’s scales with your blade and make him bleed...”
Crackle... Crackle...
Karyl leaned against a rock, gazing at Python’s human form, illuminated by the gentle camp fire. Despite his sturdy build and tough demeanor, Python’s face was still a mess after getting trashed by Narh Di Maug.
“Well, you certainly seem worse than me.”
“I wear my wounds as badges of honor.”
“You get pleasure out of getting hurt? I must say, that doesn’t match your appearance at all.”
“...Quit your nonsense,” Python hissed, scowling at Karyl. “These wounds are proof that I have defied the orders of the Platinum Dragon.”
“So you’ve clashed with the Platinum Dragon in order to learn 9th Class Magic?” Python went on, a hint of disbelief in his tone. “Human audacity is beyond me. Even as a dragon, the thought of defying him feels astonishing.”
“It wasn’t just to learn magic. I needed to see how far I could push myself against him. And I needed to confirm the evidence I found in his lair.”
“And what was the result?”