Chapter 38: Fight Without Fear
Niara instantly covered her body with scales, while the little slug crawled inside her clothes.
*BANG!*
She leapt forward and landed a devastating punch. The shockwave exploded outward, obliterating a Risen on the spot.
The weaker Summoners stepped back, scared for their lives.
And it was obvious why: none of them were even close to being ready for this. Most hadn't even learned how to properly use their Blessings yet. Faced with terrifying and powerful enemies—could they grow strong enough before they died?
But the other nine elite rookies, chosen to make up the front line, roared and charged in. They were fired up—unlike the others, they could fight and kill these enemies with ease.
For them, this wasn't about survival. This was a full-on power farm. With every Risen killed, their partners earned points they could use later to create another ring. It was an opportunity they had to squeeze dry.
The couple with Dragon blood were among the nine. Technically, they weren't exactly "elite"—just above average. But they were placed there because of their test scores and individual strengths.
When a Spiritual Guardian first learned their Blessing, the power gap between them wasn't huge yet. At the start, the biggest difference came from the Summoner's abilities. But Dragon blood was overwhelmingly powerful compared to the others.
Luckily, among all the rookies, only three had Dragon blood. And the fact that all three were in the top 10 said it all.
Everyone else was a Mannaz with Enfield bloodline. The reason there were so few with Dragon blood was simple: their reproduction rate was insanely low.