Evolution [Young Inferno Dragon] [Young Sacred Dragon] [Young Black Dragon] [Young Light Dragon] [Young Devouring Dragon] [Young Crimson Spark Dragon]

“Woah, that’s quite a lot of options this time.”

After despairing over the loss of all that orc meat, I went ahead and burnt all the decomposing bodies. The smell was terrible but when I'm gonna evolve, then I want this place to be clean-ish. Evolving also means that I will be unconscious for at least one day, so I'm also munching on the only orc in my storage to fill myself up, before evolving. It has a terrible smell and I've used up all my spices and herbs, so you can guess that it wasn't a particularly pleasant breakfast.

Young Inferno Dragon A young fire dragon that has evolved due to its superb control over fire. An Inferno Dragon’s control over fire has risen to the point where even a young can spell disaster for any weaker creatures in the vicinity. Rank C Young Sacred Dragon A young holy dragon that has evolved due to a strong connection to the divine. The holy element contained in this dragon has given this dragon the title of "The Goddess' Angel" to honor the bond between the Goddess of Light and God of Dragons, in their pursuit to heal and protect. Rank C Young Black Dragon A young, rare dragon-type that possess scales of pure darkness. A dragon that specializes in destroying its foes with physical attacks. Called a "Spawn of Kargryxmor ". Rank D Young Light Dragon A young, unique dragon type that possesses the aura of divinity. A dragon that specializes in supporting and rallying allies surrounding it. A dragon created by the Goddess of Light, Aurena. Rank D Young Devouring Dragon A young, bulky dragon that never experienced starvation, while consuming anything it finds in its way. Its gluttony knows no bounds, which causes it to be able to devour nearly anything. Rank D Young Crimson Spark Dragon A young spark fire dragon whose flames have changed to the color of a vibrant crimson. Through another mutation, this dragon has gained complete control over flames weaker than its own. Rank D

Now this is an evolution tree! A total of 6 options, all choices, besides one, sound incredible. This is the kinda experience I wish I could have had during my last two evolution, but what’s done it done. I should just be overjoyed that I got the opportunity to do it now!

'So, we have finally learned the name of the Goddess of Light…Aurena, huh?'

‘Yup, it looks like we got two evolution options given by the titles from the respective god.’

‘Let me guess, we won’t take either, right? It also doesn’t help that both dragon types aren’t the sort we want to transform into.’

‘One is a melee type and the other is a supportive one. We just committed into a mage build and I don’t want to readjust our Skill Point usage. Besides, those two options sound so dull, compared to how flashy we are as a mage!’

It also doesn’t help that without an ally, the supportive dragon won’t be able to display its full potential.

Regardless, despite how cool the description makes them sound, I cannot afford to take them. There is the aspect that our preparations would go completely to waste, increasing my magical firepower, and there is also the fact that these evolutions are related to the gods.

Now, I have no bad impression on them, I’m unconcerned and they haven’t bothered me yet, and I wish to keep it that way. Staying neutral would be impossible by choosing either [Young Black Dragon] or [Young Light Dragon]. Their titles vaguely described that they had control over me, so how much control will they have over those dragon forms?

I don’t want to risk it. Knowing that somebody is controlling you without knowing when or how, is unnerving.

‘I would also like to veto [Young Devouring Dragon] …’

All my parallel minds vigorously nodded their heads, totally agreeing that this is something we can never have anybody know! Nobody is allowed to know that we were given this option, alright!

I am not fat! I may eat a lot but I’m literally at my growing stage here! I'm literally burning through calories like crazy here.

I’ve worked hard to stay in top form in my past life, and my pride as an idol(trainee) will not allow me to undo all that effort.

‘That means our only options are the two C ranks and the, probably, superior version of our current form.’

‘We could skip D rank and immediately join the C rank monsters. In terms of power, we would be stronger than those garms but…’

‘The experience is gonna get lowered. We are already getting low amounts of experience from killing those barracudas and we might not get any at all, after becoming rank C.’

An argument can be made that we’ll be leaving the cave soon to enter the Belzac forest, something that System Voice described as “a place where strong monsters roam”. We can assume that D ranks, like the orcs, are the standard power level there. Leveling won’t be that difficult and being a C rank strong monster will make us into one of the top predators.

However, that is only if we look at the short term advantageous. One thing that we can’t overlook is our dwindled SP supply.

We are skipping a ton of levels that could benefit our growth skills, not to mention all the SP that we can earn. We have no confirmation that skipping to C rank will award us with SP. We need SP to upgrade skills.

‘Haste makes waste. We don't know how strong the C rank jump will make us, so it will be risky to just commit to that. To be honest, skipping potential skill points is argument enough to not take a rank C evolution.’

‘It’s decided.’

Will you choose to evolve into [Young Crimson Spark Dragon]?

Ja.

Evolution choice decided. Commencing evolution of [Young Spark Fire Dragon *]

And with that, I lost consciousness.

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Multiple proficiency requirements fulfilled. [Mana Control Lv. 10] [Magic Power Enhancement Lv. 2] [Mental Stability Lv. 2] [Battle Mind Lv. 2] [Mental Warfare Lv. 2] [Physical Resistance Lv. 7] [Pain Resistance Lv. 8] [Fire Resistance Lv. 6] [Health Recovery Lv. 2] [Stamina Recovery Lv. 2] [Enhanced Mana Growth Lv. 7] [Enhanced Mana Capacity Lv. 5] [Enhanced Strength Growth Lv. 5] [Enhanced Strength Enforcement Lv. 2] [Enhanced Intelligence Growth Lv. 6] [Enhanced Intelligence Enforcement Lv. 2] [Enhanced Agility Growth Lv. 6] [Enhanced Agility Enforcement Lv. 2] gained Skill requirement fulfilled. [Mana Strike Lv. 3] and [Enhanced Claws Lv. 6] merged into [Draconic Claws Lv. 1] Proficiency requirement fulfilled. [Draconic Claws Lv. 1] evolved into [Draconic Claws Lv. 2] Skill requirement fulfilled. [Mana Strike Lv. 3] and [Enhanced Fangs Lv. 3] merged into [Draconic Fangs Lv. 1] Skill requirement fulfilled. [Mana Barrier Lv. 1] evolved into [Draconic Barrier Lv. 1] Skill requirement fulfilled. [Mana Control Lv. 10], [Mana Recovery Lv. 1] and [Primal Magics] merged into [Draconic Magics] Multiple acquisition requirements fulfilled. [Enhanced Vision Lv. 1] [Pyrokinesis] [Unarmed Technique Lv. 1] acquired

Owww…what sort of wakeup call is this painful? So much information just rushed into my head, that I thought it would explode. The worst part is that I was just sleeping a second ago.

But I guess this means the evolution is finished? I wasn’t able to witness my second evolution, but I believe I didn’t get any upgrades when I evolved into a [Young Dragon].

“Do any of you guys know if we got any bonus improvements during the evolution into a [Young Spark Fire Dragon].”

I wanted to confirm this with my parallel minds. #2 to #4 all shook their heads and pointed at manager mind. That’s right, I only got [Parallel Thoughts] during that kobold raid, so manager mind was the only one who was with me the whole time.

I can’t remember it but maybe manager mind can find some info in my memories.

‘I woke up at the same time you did. I also can’t say much about our status board prior to our evolution, as the details seem to be muddy. Just consider it as a nein.’

‘…That begs the question; why are we getting, uhhh, an evolution bonus now?’

‘Maybe it’s just the rank increase? We have become a superior dragon type, after all’

‘I guess? It still doesn’t sound convincing, though.’

‘It might be best to just leave it be. We got stronger. That’s all we need to know. Asking more questions to something we can’t get a clear answer to is useless.’

#2 brings up a good point. Nothing that we can do if we can’t remember it. It’s a thing of the past.

‘Let’s leave it at that then. Let’s look at our status.’

Profile.

MC's Status Board Profile: Name: * Level: 0 Race: Young Crimson Spark Dragon Age: 2 Months Status: Health: 864/864 (+334) Mana: 3946/3946 (+1963) Strength: 676 (+272) Intelligence: 853 (+351) Vitality: 342 (+129) Wisdom: 398 (+136) Agility: 1345 (+674) Stamina: 642/642 (+268) Effects: None Skill Points: 300 (-4250) Unique Skill:

[Spark Fire Dragon Lv. 6]

[Spark Fire’s Fire Boost]

Skill:

[Holy Magic Lv. 10]

[Holy Amp]

[Holy Magic Efficiency]

[Sacred Magic Lv. 1]

[Fire Magic Lv. 10]

[Fire Amp]

[Fire Magic Efficiency]

[Inferno Magic Lv. 1]

[Earth Magic Lv. 9]

[Earth Amp]

[Earth Magic Efficiency]

[Wind Magic Lv. 5]

[Space-Time Magic Lv. 3]

[Space-Time Magic Efficiency]

[Draconic Magics] (New)

[Unarmed Technique Lv. 1] (New)

[Draconic Barrier Lv. 1] (New)

[Trap Creation Lv. 3]

[Stealth Lv. 7]

[Silent Casting Lv. 4]

[Identify Lv. 10]

[Magic Power Enhancement Lv. 2] (New)

[Mental Stability Lv. 2] (New)

[Battle Mind Lv.2] (+1)

[Mental Warfare Lv. 2] (New)

[Accuracy Correction Lv. 1] (New)

[Prediction Lv. 5]

[Detection Sensor Lv. 1]

[Enhanced Olfactory Sense Lv. 4]

[Enhanced Vision Lv. 1] (New)

[Night Vision Lv. 6]

[Presence Killer Lv. 5]

[Evasion Lv. 8] (+1)

[Acrobatic Lv. 8] (+1)

[Draconic Claws Lv. 2] (New)

[Draconic Fangs Lv. 1] (New)

[Cooking Lv. 6] (+1)

[Dismantle Lv. 5]

[Parallel Thoughts Lv. 4] (+3)

[Physical Resistance Lv. 7] (+1)

[Pain Resistance Lv. 8] (+1)

[Holy Resistance Lv. 4]

[Fire Resistance Lv. 6] (+2)

[Earth Resistance Lv. 4]

[Wind Resistance Lv. 1]

[Water Resistance Lv. 1]

[Health Recovery Lv. 2] (New)

[Stamina Recovery Lv. 2] (New)

[Enhanced Health Growth Lv. 4] (+1)

[Enhanced Health Capacity Lv. 1] (New)

[Enhanced Mana Growth Lv. 7] (+1)

[Enhanced Mana Capacity Lv. 5] (+2)

[Enhanced Strength Growth Lv. 5] (+2)

[Enhanced Strength Enforcement Lv. 2] (New)

[Enhanced Intelligence Growth Lv. 6] (+1)

[Enhanced Intelligence Enforcement Lv. 2] (New)

[Enhanced Vitality Growth Lv. 4] (+1)

[Enhanced Vitality Enforcement Lv. 1] (New)

[Enhanced Wisdom Growth Lv. 4] (+1)

[Enhanced Wisdom Enforcement Lv. 1] (New)

[Enhanced Agility Growth Lv. 6] (+1)

[Enhanced Agility Enforcement Lv. 2] (New)

[Enhanced Stamina Growth Lv. 4] (+1)

[Enhanced Stamina Capacity Lv. 1] (New)

[Humanize Lv. 1] (New)

[Pyrokinesis] (New)

Ability List:

[Flame Blast]

[Spark Claws]

[Spark Flame]

[Spark Fire Breath]

[Spark Fang]

Spell List:

[Minor Heal] [Cure] [Modest Heal] [Smite] [Light] [Holy Protection][Holy Strength] [Purify] [Sacred Smite]

[Fire] [Firebolt] [Imbue Fire] [Fire Ball] [Strengthening Flames][Flame Spear] [Petal Flame] [Flame Explosion] [Inferno Blast]

[Earth Wall] [Rock Blast] [Earth Strike] [Rock Bullet] [Sturdy Earth] [Earth Spears] [Earth Crash]

[Wind Bullet] [Wind Cutter] [Air Shield] [Wind Slash][Swift Winds]

[Haste] [Storage Magic]

[Shine]

Titles: [The Light] [Bearer of Kargryxmor’s Blood] [Otherworldly Reincarnator]

‘…’

‘‘‘…’’’

These st-stats…

Aren't we much stronger now compared to other rank D monsters? The orcs from before and that garm grunt from back then have inferior stats in comparison. The only one still stronger is the garm with the [Pack Leader] title. If I ever meet it again, I wonder how strong it has become?

It should be a good fight, I think.

‘Hey, stop it with those thoughts, you idiot! Is [Battle Frenzy] active again?! Why doesn’t it show up in the profile window!?’

‘Well, haven’t you guys thought of revenge? Those two made the mistake of leaving me alive, so they should be prepared for when that little whelp comes out of her cave, as a fire-spewing dragon! Ready, to burn them to crisp!’

‘…Here, have a grilled fish.’

‘Why?’

‘’Cause the bloodthirst is going up to your head and our hunger is making you act conceited.’

*chew*

‘Better?’

‘Better…sorry.’

Ok, when even #3, the most reckless and childish of us all, is insisting that I’m acting a bit too arrogantly, then I should probably take the advice and forget about this whole revenge business.

I continued chewing on this freshly grilled fish and reflected on this embarrassing moment. Survival isn’t about getting your revenge on every single living thing that wronged you. Avoiding those garms outright sounds far smarter.

‘No harm done. Let's go to the lake after you finish.’

‘Why?’

#3 began making a goofy looking smile while jumping around as if she’s a happy-go-lucky kid.

‘Why, to test out [Humanize], of course!’

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‘These skills are practically improved versions.’

‘Yeah, both [Draconic Claws] and [Draconic Fangs] seem to infuse some kinda energy into our claws and fangs, which improves their offensive power similar to injecting mana into them.’

‘The description does describe it as “Dragon Energy”. It’s the same thing with [Dragon Barrier].’

After having finished a huge fish breakfast, I felt full enough to start going back to the lake to try out [Humanize]. I don't need to mention again that the way back is quite long, so I and the parallel minds are taking the time to talk about some skills that have merged into each other, essentially evolving with me.

Draconic Claws A skill that embodies the power of a dragon. Infusing the energy of a dragon into the claws to unleash destruction Draconic Fangs A skill that embodies the power of a dragon. Infusing the energy of a dragon into the fangs to unleash destruction Dragon Barrier A skill that embodies the defense of a dragon. Creates a barrier composed out of the dragon’s mana infused with its energy to protect it from any external threats

The weird thing about "Dragon Energy" is that it doesn't count as a term you can identify, so we are left with questions about what it is. All we know is that it powers up those three skills and that it uses up my stamina, instead of mana.

The drain isn’t noticeable but considering all my dragon abilities will take a toll on it too, it does demand us considering increasing either the quantity or quality of our stamina related skills, to compensate for the extra oomph in our attacks.

[Draconic Magics] also is another skill that got “dragonized”. Formally [Primal Magics], it transformed after my [Mana Control] and [Mana Recovery] merged into it.

Draconic Magics An ancient skill that embodies the intense power of a dragon’s magical capabilities. A combination of multiple skills that assists a dragon, who’s affinity over magic towers over others of its kind, in her control over the arcane. The skills combined are [Power of Mana] [Arcane Mind Lv. 10] [Arcane Corruption Resistance Lv. 10] [Chant Revocation Lv. 10] Power of Mana A skill that embodies the user becoming a source of mana. Combines [Mana Control], [Mana Recovery] and [Mana Efficiency] into one and awakens the true power of these skills

My cheat skill is growing. My mana's growth has been accelerated with the two mana increase skills, and now my efficiency and recovery have shot up too? I mean, I just got [Mana Recovery] and it rose up to its “true power” in like a night’s sleep.

Hey, hey System voice, shouldn’t you consider giving me a title like “Sage” or “Master of the Arcane” for having this much power!?

‘Says the 2-month-old dragon whelp.’

‘Grrrr, whatever. Now that we are at the lake, let’s do this already.’

Yup, I am finally back at the lake. The brightness isn’t much better in contrast to the rest of the cave, so I still need a [Light] ball to be able to see anything detailed.

Ooh, I can’t wait!

Magical transformation! Humanize!

Upon activating the skill, a cloud of mana materializes into sight and surrounds my body with it. I expected the transformation to hurt but it actually felt nice. The mana mist entered my body and molded my body’s form.

I can still feel my tail and wings, so I guess the transformation isn’t perfect. Predictable, as the level of [Humanize] is only level 1. I wouldn’t mind looking like those dragonewts in those animation shows. I always found them cute.

Hm? Oh, the mist is dispersing. I’ll be able to look at my human…self…soon.

…

Oh gosh. Now that it got this far, I’m super nervous. I mean, I died, right? Will I look different now that I was reborn? Or maybe it’s like you imagine how you look like and you transform into that appearance? I can’t remember my face but that doesn’t mean that I don’t want it back!

Come on, think me, think me! I want to look exactly like how I was previously. Please, System Voice. Think about me, think of me! Make me! Make me!

[Humanized (Minor)] inflicted on [Young Crimson Spark Dragon *]

“Open your eyes. We can’t see.”

Oh man. Take it slow. Open one eye and look...

‘‘‘…’’’

…

I stared in silence. The surface of the lake was illuminated by multiple balls of [Light], and if it weren’t for the occasional wave, the reflection would be crystal clear.

I can clearly see my appearance, from head to tail, nothing was distorted. Here lies the problem…

‘‘‘Why do we still look like a lizard?!’’’

‘Why am I still a Lizard?!’

Forget about worrying about looking completely different. I should have worried that level 1 in [Humanize] would leave me looking like a hunchback lizard-dragon thing on two legs!

My humanized form looks, one to one, like my current [Young Crimson Spark Dragon] appearance, with the only differences being that I’ve shrunk and that I am standing on two legs with a hunched back!

I could clearly see what my evolution has changed on my body.

My horns on the top of my head have changed their curvature, from curving upwards to curving downwards. A possible adaptation to help aerodynamics, to assist my acceleration.

Generally, my head is much heavier now. Besides my horns, long fang-like bone plates have grown on my jaw and is now completely covered by a hard shell. From the look of it, it seems to be there to protect me from any random sparks entering my eyes, but I’m more impressed by how dangerous my jaw now is. This looks perfect to use [Spark Fang] with.

My appearance can be described with two words; top-heavy.

The scutes on my front leg and most of my front body are now replaced by hard scale plating. The scales are still pitch black, but I can see some tints of crimson red on the edges of the shells. On the other hand, the area around my wings to my tail was only lightly armored, with only scales and scutes. There wasn’t even a single bone spike.

My behind looks so vulnerable…

Now, this doesn’t seem to be an impairment when I’m walking on four legs. My tail and wings are perfect counterbalances to my top-heavy appearance. I can still run and move dexterously.

However, that doesn’t seem to work in my humanize form.

“Kraaaah!”

*splash*

OMG!

What the hell…

Nooooooooo…

When I’m standing upright, all that weight on my head just drags me down! I landed face first into the water, screaming hysterically.

What did I do to deserve this? The skill shop scammed me. The gods have forsaken me…

‘Overly dramatic there, girl…’

While #2 teased me, #3 helped me stand up, or more like she brought me back on four legs. Now I look exactly as if I hadn’t used [Humanize] at all, just that I’m much smaller and thinner now.

‘Uhh, can we at least…can you try singing?’

‘Oh yeah, singing! That’s right, if I can sing, then it’s alright! Everything will be worth it if I can finally sing, again!’

Ahem.

“Kro Kri Kri Kra Kro Kra Kri Kro.“

…

I can’t even do “Do-Re-Mi”. Argh, this is the worst.

…I’m turning back.

*smoke sound*

Ahh, it feels better to be a dragon again. Looking at myself, I’m about the height of a…doberman? Maybe a bit larger. Man, have I grown.

Sigh, that went terribly. Guess we have to level it up so it can work properly.

‘Hey, hey, what the hell! I wasn’t finished!’

‘W-What?’

‘You idiot, I was looking over our status. Why did you turn back without telling anybody!? Humanize again!’

Did I just hear manager mind using “idiot”?! Wait, isn’t #2 supposed to be the rude one among us? …That statement earned me a glare from #2. Pouting, she said, “I am not rude!” and turned her head away from me.

‘Uhh, o-ok?’

Having my fill of laughs at #2’s expense, I decided to listen to manager mind’s order.

*smoke sound*

[Humanized (Minor)] inflicted on [Young Crimson Spark Dragon *]

‘Urgh, you happy?’

‘Ja, I am. Now open your profile.’

Profile.

MC's humanized form's status board Profile: Name: * Level: 25 Race: Spark Fire Dragonewt Age: 3 Years Job: None Status: Health: 574/574 Mana: 2161/2631 Strength: 451 Intelligence: 569 Vitality: 228 Wisdom: 265 Agility: 867 Stamina: 401/428 Effects: [Humanized (Minor)] Skill Points: 300 Unique Skill:

[Spark Fire Dragon Lv. 6]

[Spark Fire’s Fire Boost]

Skill:

[Holy Magic Lv. 10]

[Holy Amp]

[Holy Magic Efficiency]

[Sacred Magic Lv. 1]

[Fire Magic Lv. 10]

[Fire Amp]

[Fire Magic Efficiency]

[Inferno Magic Lv. 1]

[Earth Magic Lv. 9]

[Earth Amp]

[Earth Magic Efficiency]

[Wind Magic Lv. 5]

[Space-Time Magic Lv. 3]

[Space-Time Magic Efficiency]

[Draconic Magics]

[Unarmed Technique Lv. 1]

[Draconic Barrier Lv. 1]

[Trap Creation Lv. 3]

[Stealth Lv. 7]

[Silent Casting Lv. 4]

[Identify Lv. 10]

[Magic Power Enhancement Lv. 2]

[Mental Stability Lv. 2]

[Battle Mind Lv.2]

[Mental Warfare Lv. 2]

[Accuracy Correction Lv. 1]

[Prediction Lv. 5]

[Detection Sensor Lv. 1]

[Enhanced Olfactory Sense Lv. 4]

[Enhanced Vision Lv. 1]

[Night Vision Lv. 6]

[Presence Killer Lv. 5]

[Evasion Lv. 8]

[Acrobatic Lv. 8]

[Draconic Claws Lv. 2]

[Draconic Fangs Lv. 1]

[Cooking Lv. 6]

[Dismantle Lv. 5]

[Parallel Thoughts Lv. 4]

[Physical Resistance Lv. 7]

[Pain Resistance Lv. 8]

[Holy Resistance Lv. 4]

[Fire Resistance Lv. 6]

[Earth Resistance Lv. 4]

[Wind Resistance Lv. 1]

[Water Resistance Lv. 1]

[Health Recovery Lv. 2]

[Stamina Recovery Lv. 2]

[Enhanced Health Growth Lv. 4]

[Enhanced Health Capacity Lv. 1]

[Enhanced Mana Growth Lv. 7]

[Enhanced Mana Capacity Lv. 5]

[Enhanced Strength Growth Lv. 5]

[Enhanced Strength Enforcement Lv. 2]

[Enhanced Intelligence Growth Lv. 6]

[Enhanced Intelligence Enforcement Lv. 2]

[Enhanced Vitality Growth Lv. 4]

[Enhanced Vitality Enforcement Lv. 1]

[Enhanced Wisdom Growth Lv. 4]

[Enhanced Wisdom Enforcement Lv. 1]

[Enhanced Agility Growth Lv. 6]

[Enhanced Agility Enforcement Lv. 2]

[Enhanced Stamina Growth Lv. 4]

[Enhanced Stamina Capacity Lv. 1]

[Humanize Lv. 1]

[Pyrokinesis]

Ability List:

[Flame Blast]

[Spark Claws]

[Spark Flame]

[Spark Fire Breath]

[Spark Fang]

Spell List:

[Minor Heal] [Cure] [Modest Heal] [Smite] [Light] [Holy Protection][Holy Strength] [Purify] [Sacred Smite]

[Fire] [Firebolt] [Imbue Fire] [Fire Ball] [Strengthening Flames][Flame Spear] [Petal Flame] [Flame Explosion] [Inferno Blast]

[Earth Wall] [Rock Blast] [Earth Strike] [Rock Bullet] [Sturdy Earth] [Earth Spears] [Earth Crash]

[Wind Bullet] [Wind Cutter] [Air Shield] [Wind Slash][Swift Winds]

[Haste] [Storage Magic]

[Shine]

Titles: [The Light] [Bearer of Kargryxmor’s Blood] [Otherworldly Reincarnator]

What happened to my stats?! Oh, wait, calm down. Looking closer, the reason for the decrease seems to be caused by being humanized.

‘Our stats are getting decreased by 1/3rd due to just being humanized?’

Humanized (Minor) This being used the skill [Humanize] to transform into a human. All parameters of this being will be reduced by 1/3rd and mana will be consumed to maintain this form. This can be dispelled by deactivating [Humanize]

‘Crazy right? The spell requires an initial mana cost on activation, and it seems like it’s draining our mana to keep up the form. Thankfully, our mana recovery is high enough to completely offset it.’

‘That’s a relief but it seems our stats isn’t the only change in our profile. Our level, race, age and now we have a section for “Job”.’

‘Level 25. Why are we level 25 of all things?’

‘Seems really arbitrary. It could be determined by our current stats, but we have no human to compare it to. Our age, on the other hand, seems acceptable.’

‘I don’t know about that. We are small enough to pass for a 3 to 5-year-old, but why change it at all?’

‘The reason could be how this skill was designed to function as a disguise for non-humans. A human-looking monster is more approachable, after all.’

‘That sounds reasonable. If somebody were to use [Identify] on us, they wouldn’t think we’re a dragon with [Dragonewt] being displayed in the "Race" field. The problem is that we still look…pathetic?’

The trio are back to their theory-crafting sessions. I’ll leave them to that. Personally, I want to confirm something else. I smacked my teeth-like jaw plates against each other, similar to how I would use [Spark Claws] with my claws, with the hope to unravel my new body parts’ true function.

As if they heard my wish, sparks began appearing on the strike area of my jaw fangs.

Spark Fire Breath.

Yup, that didn’t disappoint.

‘We can still use our dragon skills in this form.’

‘That’s good to know but not very usable in our current situation.’

Manager mind, immediately, shot down my experiment’s findings. What a sad day…

‘Our stats are decreased by 1/3rd. This skill should be useful if we ever reach civilization, but it would be stupid to handicap ourselves like this. Try to avoid using this skill when it’s dangerous, original mind.’

‘True, but we could use this mana smoke caused by the activation of [Humanize] in our favor.’

‘That leaves “Job” for last.’

‘It has “None” in it. Expected. However, does this mean we can get a job or something? How do we do that.’

‘Identify it.’

Identify.

Job A specialization attained by an individual. Most jobs grant the owner power, skill improvements or other advantages to improve the owner. Jobs can be attained through titles, Crystals of the Divine System or naturally through certain actions

‘Ahhh, how interesting. Should we try getting a job like “mage”?’

‘Nein.’

‘That was quick!’

‘Isn’t it obvious? We won’t be staying humanized for extended sessions, as we will weaken ourselves. We can try getting one, eventually, but this isn’t the time for it. I’ll turn back now.’

I puffed up my scaly chest, satisfied that I rebuked one of my parallel minds with a sound argument.

‘Yeah, you’re right about that. Anybody have an objection?’

‘‘Nope.’’

*smoke sound*

‘Ok, we are done with that. Let's talk about what to do from now on. I say we should replenish our food stock by fishing for a few more days. During this time, we can try to level up [Humanize]. Afterward, we venture outside.’

Honestly, I just want to indulge myself in the lake a bit longer. Let’s do our best to find a water source in the forest.

‘‘‘Sounds good.’’’

And with that, more fishing days awaited me. Levelling up [Humanize] proved to be quite a hassle but I still got it up to level 2 in the end.

My theory about reduced experience gain was also proven correct, as the number of barracudas I’ve killed was only enough for one level up. And I’ve killed enough, that I could slack off on killing stuff for a good month.

With my preparations wrapping up, my time in this cave was nearing to an end. The long search for the entrance started anew with me trekking around in this labyrinth-like cave. Without a map, I was practically wandering around aimlessly, so it took long enough for me to become 3 months old until I finally found the entrance.

The light of the sun. The fresh air. I can see the exit!

I ran. I ran away from the cold depths of this cave that has been my home for the last 2 months, into the warmth of the sun’s light.

Outside. I am finally outside. Ah, how I missed the sun.

Trees, grass and…bushes! Ha, it might be too big for one now. How nostalgic.

…The Belzac forest. A forest filled with enough strong monsters to help me achieve my goal of acquiring enough strength to defend myself, once I reach civilization. Reaching max level and evolving, while training [Humanize] up enough to prevent me from alienating people away from me.

An idol that brings fear is kinda contradictory.

‘Idolize me or be destroooyed!’

‘Ahhh, yes! Yes! We shall worship you as our god now so please don't kill us!’

‘Mwahahaha!’

You guys…*snicker*

In these 3 months, I have experienced death’s scythe in numerous ways whether I was the one who swung it or how I narrowly dodged it.

Admittedly, I wish my life would have been smoother, but I can’t believe how much fun this has all been. Yes, this new life has changed me for better or worse, but I believe that my core is still very much the same girl that grew up on earth.

This adventure hasn’t ended yet and it won’t end any time soon.

Be ready, gods and the world. For my dream, I will make sure to become the shining star I always wanted on this stage of yours.

Let’s go!

Experience has reached multiple breaking points. [Young Crimson Spark Dragon *] has risen from [Level 0] to [Level 1] Attributes have increased due to level up Acquired 300 skill points Multiple proficiency requirements fulfilled. [Accuracy Correction Lv. 2] [Enhanced Vision Lv. 3] [Night Vision Lv. 7] [Wind Resistance Lv. 2] [Humanize Lv. 2] gained