-Laboratory in E-Rental Cemetery-

Bubbling in the glass beakers around the laboratory illuminated by a mix of different colors around the room. As long tendrils of amber slime stirred some containers while shifting other ingredients around and mixed many different things at once multitasking the very taxing endeavor. As puffs of sickly and deadly multitudinous colored smoke swirled in the air, most living beings would find such thin air hard to breathe in being choked by noxious fumes of the laboratory at work.

At the center of this room stood Kyuketsuki hovering over a table covered in complex charts and graphs. Formulas of considerable length and difficulty in varying languages and texts of old. Gazing intently at each piece, idly feeling his linked slime wings work at each task with extreme caution.

So as not to disturb the highly volatile room filled with an unseen balance of chemicals and glasses. Built-up after hours of tiring work with delicate care and planning to speed up the process of this lengthy task.

"Hum, I still seem to be missing some crucial parts. Glee, where was the list Kathrin had?"

Sliding up into a vaguely humanoid shape was one of the slimes he rounded up from the young mage’s request. The fool would have had him killed them off. Kyuketsuki found a better use for them working in his lab with conditions that would endanger his fresh human servants below

As the highly toxic air in the lab could starve them of oxygen something, he didn't need anymore. Though he lacked rings of substance, they were reasonably content to feed off of the solutions cleaning like suckerfish though it was still unknown if this was a spell effect or just part of these new slime's ecology.

Taking the list from the slimes hand. "Well, this was to be expected but no less annoying without a rare green Perl, drake scales, and some blood or fire...?"

This last part wasn't too specific on what would be the best reagents for this potion. Though the dragon scale could have been solved if he didn't give away the body of the drake... still it might work. Thinking about this intensely, the plan would be enacted soon, and by then, this needs to be finished.

Making a difficult decision to try something untested, which could be tremendously dangerous if the brew behind him acted negatively. Still, it would eliminate one problem or blow up the lab, but such was the typical case when working with cursed alchemy. It was far more alive and active magically then regular alchemy, which made it very finicky yet an extremely efficient art.

Carefully taking out a flask of red liquid, slowly pouring it into the mix watching as the large boiling flask calmed. Sighing in relief one part down still, two pieces were missing, which could drastically alter the chances of success.

'For now, I will have to finish up and add the last two ingredients in the field; still, most of the work is done.'

Sitabus picking up the larger than average flask after the amber slime adds in the last powder in with a splash. Eyes fixated on the brew in hand, putting a cork on the top, gently setting it down with loving care. 'Soon, Jade, you will come back to me…I'm close. Where do I get the last parts or find suitable replacements? Already I'm pushing my limit on how much time I have to complete this...'

A knock came to the door, which would have startled him if not for his trained reflexes. After dying for the third time in Yggdrasil for dropping a cursed potion. In this regard, unholy alchemy was very unforgiving. Its complicated nature combined with magic and ritual art in Yggdrasil made it unfavorable due to the concoctions needing to be completed far in advance.

With particular requirements like extremely hard to find ingredients, planning, and items needed for every single potion. In Fact, if one were to open the door to Kyuketsuki’s lab while working, an explosion or other effects had a 75% chance of happening at random based on a ton of different factors.

"Sitabus-sama, it is time for us to meet up with the vermin scum."

Sighing for some reason, Kathrin loathed Clementine with a passion, although if she truly understood the assassin’s role in his plans, she would probably be overjoyed. Or not Kathrin was proving to be far more intricate and puzzling to figure out. For example, he would think because of her low opinion of humans, she would get along with Clementine's murderous ways.

No, he would not be surprised to find the battle maid plotting the blonde's death right now if not for strict orders not to.

"Thank you, my dear, I will be out in a minute."

Holding up the container of the brew as subtly the toxic fumes gathered into the mixture changing color and temperature till all of it had drained into on an eerie off violet color opening his inventory, he stored it away. With a clap of his hands, the shifting colored runes dulled back into normal light of the room.

"Clean and organize the room, Glee, and Flex."

Observing for a minute as the slimes got to work creeping around the room, recognizing then eating any mess or spills. Slyly smiling as Kyuketsuki opened the doors to see his love and creation standing there with dark-cloaked clothing and a mask.

"Excellent, I see you're ready! let me just get changed and we can go."

-hours later-

He was strolling down the dark side streets next to Kathrin. Sitabus readjusted his ivory and gold armor. Made up of what would look like a white knight in shining full plate armor if not for one fact. It was entirely made out of bones of fierce beasts held together by two under layers of lighter armor. Moving the curved and jagged blade of the spear on his back. Though it was not attuned to Kyuketsuki’s body like his Twin draconic blood sabers, which allowed him to merge the edges with his hands in his actual appearance.

Still, the wicked spear was longer and even quite deadly cursed with a high chance to turn any slain with it into undead and recharge his MP after every hit draining the victim of their magic as well.

'It’s good insight. I always carry spare armor around with me. Now even if spotted, no one should recognize the adventurer Kyuketsuki. Still, I wish part of the drawback wasn't having to wear all of it without it disintegrating.'

Thinking about it, this was part of the reason few players took cursed weapon mastery; in theory, he could use any weapon or gear as long as it had a curse on it without restrictions, but all weapons, shields, and armor were automatically cursed. This includes any weapons held by him that would have one drawback or curse. They would be unknown to him, and even if he gave the gear away, it would retain the curse on it.

The only way to figure out what they were was to test them out though luckily, nothing had a delete personality drawback on it like the crown of wisdom.

Still, for all the trouble the class gave him thanks to the Devs nerfing, it was a pretty useful class.

For one, he could cast a spell even in this armor without penalties, and it boosted his magic stats, but this was part of the plan to make them think he was a mage. Not a warrior, even the spear was more useful for magic than melee.

Thankfully he didn't have to look around too much. He just had to follow Kathrin to were one of Xannessa's infiltrators had run into a problem. Four guards had found out about the plan. Which was perfect for the next stage of the project in mind.

Glancing at Clementine, who was still upset over the interruptions of her playtime. If you counted torturing and killing others for fun as ‘fun.’

"If you keep staring at me, I might just think you want me to gorge your eyes out Threrus.~

"Oh, stop pouting besides, I thought you enjoyed seeing a human be burned from his own blood once it turned to acid."

Really this was just a distraction of a fool working for Clementine. Little did she know all those working for Khajiit were being hunted down to either join the winning side. Or see firsthand what awaited them on the other side.

However, even with her cheerful demeanor, her shoulders were tight, and her hands kept twitching over her stilettos. It was funny how similar her hatred of humans was to Jades; still, he needs to confirm how much himself.

"Besides, I think you're going to like your part of this next job."

"Oh, what's this bone boss.~

Leading down to one house hidden away in the side streets, Kathrin unlocked the door into the simple abandoned house. With continuous light spell illuminating the area to reveal four bound knights next to them a table full of tools. Looks of distrust and terror darting across the room upon the three people.

"What are these four chumps for? Didn't know you had a reason to hate random guards.~”

Clementine smirking slyly. "These four stood in my way as simple as that. Do you really care about their backstories? After all, this is the job."

"What you want me to guard them? Maybe scare them a little." Clementine deadpanned glaring at kyuketsuki.

Unseen from view, Kyuketsuki felt nothing about this, but he gained a gentle voice leaning close, putting an arm around her tense shoulders.

"Well, I don't care what you do with them, or for how long all I want is to know they won't be bothering me again; I heard a rumor all of them are retired adventurers."

Without looking, Kyuketsuki could feel the shift in Clementine’s mood beaming. It was one of her buttons he found really set her off. For some reason, this woman had a deep hatred of adventurers. If her body language was correct, it might have to do with her enjoyment of seeing and causing others pain. If she was telling the truth before, though, that conversation had been cut short too soon to tell.

"Really very interesting, Therus, so you're letting me have my fun then! ~”

Even with the hood covering her face, those gleeful cold red eyes, and a sinister grin was clear as day. Kyuketsuki walking around the assassin with careful steps seemed to be louder than usual, echoing even to everyone in the room.

"Of course, go wild Clementine use any tools or means at your disposal. Just make sure you finish your job and show me your true self."

If the assassin had been paying attention, she would have noticed how loud and clear it seemed to resonate in her. She was too hyped to care even if Clementine planned to kill Kyuketsuki later. This put her in a good mood.

"Well, if you're really interested, I suppose I could share a tale or two though I warn you it gets quite messy."

Kathrin just glared at the blonde with disinterest, uncaring about the pleas of mercy still not sure what the plan was. she disliked Kyuketsuki being so close to the clearly dangerous and treacherous human. Hands-on her claws in case anything happened.

They were standing off to the side, observing as Clementine stabbed into one of them with her daggers noting their effects on the victim's mind. As they cried out in pain yet stopped edging away from the singed stab wound in the shoulder.

"No, stop, please, we ahh!"

Watching on with neutrally of what was happening secretly judging comparing the likeness of this lesser being to Jade, even if she didn't understand why it was necessary. Noticing lord Kyuketsuki slide up to her unnoticed by the others.

"So how similar would you say they are? My dear, keep in mind to ignore the lesser lifeform bit," Kyuketsuki asked her.

Sighing with frustration, Kathrin answered back. "Well, if I am, to be honest, to are very similar in their taste for the suffering of pray. I still say we should end this insect."

He hides it well under a well-practiced poker face, this was a shock to him. 'Really, When! I have never seen Jade torment anyone was there a hidden side!'

"Really, I didn't know she was the type." Kyuketsuki turned to her with a raised eyebrow

"Well, she limited herself for your command, she actually enjoyed hearing her pray scream in pain, and with a few strong illusions, it would greatly hurt them without causing physical harm."

Keeping his depressing thoughts to himself, how much did Jade hide her bio wasn’t long but did this mean the reincarnation bit changed something. Thinking on it was a possibility how much could phrasing changes things, or was it something hidden about this new world? Doubt and fear piling up in the back of Kyuketsuki’s mind.

Taking in the scene before him would sicken most as Clementine let herself cut loose. Slowly and deliberately drawing out every injury and pain into pure agony. Listening to her pour out her story. Of how she got to E-Rental, it was a good source of info on this Slane Theocracy smirking. He might be able to find a good fight in this later.

"Also, I have my own order for you, my dear, I need you to collect two essential items in the next two days. Failure to find them will delay my plans!"

Glancing over, Kathrin could see the seriousness radiating off her master feeling the nervousness rise up could she complete this task in time. Looking at the scroll in hand, shaking slightly.

-The Adventure’s Inn-

Holding up the scroll, Ritana read over it, unsure what to make of this weird script in her hands? Trying desperately to understand it yet failing to read it at all, was this what the supreme being felt like every time he tried to read the job postings? Still, the harsh, unyielding eyes of her mistress loomed over her feeling sweat roll down her body.

"So, as you can see, I need you to find this item with all haste, or we will have failed as servants!" Kathrin spoke as if that was a fate worse than death.

The grim tone only increased her worry, trying to figure out what was needed as she refused to say it aloud. Rita knew asking would be partly admitting failure from the start of this job handed to her.

It did not help Bardic was still recovering from a severe cold he got just days ago. Warily she tried to put out an air of confidence to not appear lost even though she was.

"Now I would go with you, but I need to hunt down a drake and skin it, so we have the other component. I will need you to take care of this. Remember, we only have two days to find these or be punished for failure in our task handed to us from Kyuketsuki-Sama!"

Ritana is struggling to keep her shaking from being noticed in front of the pack leader with no idea how to read this scroll at all. How was she supposed to finish this task in time? At least if the supreme being was here, she could ask, but…

"Now I know this will be difficult for you, but this must be done alone as the master is attending to an evaluation of another task And Jinna will be watching over your friend while he recovers, he really shouldn't overwork himself like this. Fun or not... I will leave this task up to you good hunting."

Dread rose up inside her feeling the pressure of this task, watching her mistress teleport away. Before she could even ask what, she was supposed to do glancing at Bardic moaning from under the covers. Ugh, if only she had stronger healing spells, the lazy dwarf at least he would know! What she was looking at besides calling it a green ball of some kind.

"Ugh, this is complicated. Where do I even start looking? Wait, maybe I can translate this language."

Quickly rushing over to pull out every book in her pile in hopes of finding a clue to what was needed of her. Rita Scans over every page in hopes of finding a solution to this problem. There wasn't much to be perceived as the standard written language had replaced older ones. Even still, she saw a few books on older texts from the time during the evil deities rule.

Shifting over the pages, it was different but similar, so it was a start looking over the pictures and strange words. Until Rita came across an unknown green orb of some kind, but it seemed similar enough. She quickly works on reading the translated part of the page.

"Let see…the core of a diopside gem golem infused with magic to power an evil golem. Hun must be it. Now, where do I find one? Let's see they were scarce and almost impossible to find through a core that could be created from infusing diopside with any form of magic. Some kind of warning... ok, so this is what I need."

Those were rare to come by, and it was unknown how big of one she would need to find. Luckily, she knew a friend might be able to help with her mission if he was in town — quickly getting dressed after repacking her things into a neat pile in the corner again.

Leaving the room looking over the much more delightful inn though far costlier. Rita would admit it was far more beautiful. Because not many wanted to pay for expensive repairs, and the innkeeper was very strict in being pay fully for any damages.

Rita waves at a few people passing by, smiling back at one particular group. “Ah, Ritana, ever the beautiful warrior I see. How goes your journey for today!"

Beaming right back at them. "Good Asto though I'm short on time, so can we make this quick!"

She wouldn't mind him so much if not for his constant attempts to wow her; she only had eyes for her marvelous leader. Though she couldn’t be too open about it. Secrecy was vital for them, so she had to be careful about what was said.

"Oh, without your team, perhaps I can help. We, the Solar Bloom, can surely help any maiden in trouble. No matter how perilous or daunting the task. we shall strive to bring a smile to your face, with satisfaction in your heart's desire."

Sighing glancing over the group of five, she didn’t want to work with them, but if nothing else, her task might get done faster, which she needed to complete quickly as annoying as it would be to work with them.

"Fine, do you know where I can find diopside gems I need say a hand size one, or as close to and round-shaped as possible."

"Hum, not an easy task though I believe I know just the person to ask. There should still be a job offer up from a merchant in town who sells large gemstones like this. You might be able to get one from him as payment." Asto commented with an elegant pose.

"Thanks, it will help a lot! See you later, Bye."

Rushing off before they could offer to come with her. It would be a challenge to do this solo, the supreme one said to do it alone. At least mistress Kathrin implied it, And she would hate to kill anyone for a mistake of saying too much, so it was better to work alone for this one. Rita smirking to herself, it would be a good test of her skills to measure her growth as a warrior.

Stepping into the building, she noticed two newcomers dressed in full plate mail with giant swords and an ax. Most of the adventures in the room were whispering about them. What catches her eyes was the way they stood. The man looked to have exceptional armor, but his stance was of an inexperienced fighter.

Locking eyes with the second one dread-filled Rita with just a glaring gaze. She knew this person was Adamantite rank if not a legendary fighter in their own right. Both of them were not what they appeared though no one else seemed to notice the subtle danger signs.

'I will have to tell the supreme one about this. They might be another one of them!'

Shivering as Rita remembered the fight with the minotaur and those dangers metal fists, which sent out a wave of rut upon contact with anything. Tensing up, are they after her master again or someone else. Either way, she couldn't afford to fight them here. They might hold a world item as Kyuketsuki called it something which could be genuinely frightening to take on. If Kyuketsuki guess was right then, the dragon woman was also a part of this group.

Carefully making her way up to the board watching them, they didn't appear to know her, so this was good. Now, if only they weren't blocking the board thinking of the politest way to get them to move, or would they attack regardless of her actions. Rita's mind imaged endless scenarios and paranoia?!

"Is there a reason your standing so close?"

Hostility and aggression are rolling off this woman. Rita panicking, trying to think of what set them off. Were they just waiting to act against her? Was this a trap she had just sprung? Backing up while holding an emergency scroll in hand thankful the supreme being was so insightful about this.

"Well, I came to pick up a job off the board, so if you could move, please." Rita timidly asks.

Instead of gaining some space or deescalating. It only seemed to anger this person more as the whispering stop from the ominous presence filling up the room.

"Well, we are looking so you can back up and wait your turn worm, or do I need to teach you, your place!"

Preparing to act, they were definitely with that group based on hostility alone. She would need to respond quickly. Cursing her luck, at least she could send in one of the shadow demons or just have to ask around for the merchant. Ugh, she didn't have time for this; still, maybe they could be tricked.

Scanning over the board once they moved closer, finding a job that would delay them. They probably didn't know they couldn't take higher-ranked jobs, so this could buy a few minutes of distraction.

Ritana quickly moving around the woman to pull off a job off the board even as they gripped their ax in rage.

"Why you! Daring to get in...

"If you want a job take this one, it should be right up your alley nice and simple. Me and sir Kyuketsuki did it once just yesterday."

At the name, Rita felt the other one turn to her grabbing her arm as Panic gripped her heart. So, they were after Kyuketsuki she needed to get away quickly, or else the adventures guild would be turned into a battlefield.

"Sorry to be rude, but How do you know this name would you mind telling me?"

Though the tone was neutral, she could feel the sinister vile of this person before them, they were dangerous. The only time she felt this terrified was when her master held a knife to her throat when they first met.

"Maybe, but I'm swamped right now. Though you could find me later at the Bulick inn, so if you don't mind letting go, sir...

"Momon is my name. It sounds like a good idea."

Internally sighing in relief, he bought it great now. Rita just needed to get away and alert one of Kyuketsuki’s agents in the city. One of them should be close by to here. After all, he was very protective of her and Kathrin.

After seeing Momon take the paper for an Orichalcum rank, she quickly scanned over the jobs listed and found the gem merchant job. They need extra protection from some sewer beast; this will have to do. Taking it and activating the teleportation scroll tossing it into the air just as Momon turned to look at her.

"What ...

In a flash, she was in an alleyway hyperventilating that was too close. gathering her wits, she turned to the dark alley with two sets of red eyes. "Hey, I need one of you to come out I have an urgent message for master Kyuketsuki."

From the shadows, two vampire brides came out looking her over before answering back.

"What do you need, Lady Rita."

Glancing around to make sure she wasn't followed out. "Warn Kyuketsuki, I found more of them! Two, one goes by the name Momon followed around by an armored woman. I would go with you, but I have my own task."

Nodding they ran off into the shadows Rita rushed off herself through the busy streets of the crowd her eyes kept scanning the crowd for any sight of those two. The whole way she was on edge after the first one, they keep popping up. It worries her much, but she could not be sure why they were targeting her and Kyuketsuki. Only They needed to be stopped quickly.

Putting the thought out of mind as she came up to the storefront of the person. Rita was looking for entering as the bell rung and not noticing a shadow following her in unseen.

-Kathrin-

They are traveling along the chilly mountainside even as the harsh winds kicked up winter slush her way. Eyes locked on a glowing rod in her hand with ten goblins behind her grumbling about the crappy weather. They were traveling through yet unwilling to disturb the demon woman in front of them. Already they saw what those two monsters could do in battle when they came after them.

This was when their chief was still alive. When their large bandit tribe of goblins had not seen the terror of watching their numbers cut down in mere minutes. When they didn't know of the might of these monsters. So, they were following lady Kathrin’s orders though she was much gentler as long as they didn't step out of line.

"We are getting close, be ready to move. When I give the signal, we don't want to take more time than necessary!"

"Yes, lady Kathrin but ah…could we not get warmer clothes for this?" Timidly asked the closest one.

Which seemed to be the wrong thing to say as her cold, angry eyes turn to wash over them. What was even more unnerving was Kathrin herself appeared unaffected by the harsh winter biome of the Azerlisia mountain range.

"No! Time is short as is, and it would take far too long to wait for something else to come along. Besides, do well here, and you may even earn Kyuketsuki's favor if you survive this."

Trekking through the thick snow as the glow got brighter with each step. Which did not make it any easier for the goblins? Short stature, which made travel harder on them. Still, it was better than being dead, which was a big issue. None of them wanted to fight a dragon, yet lady Kathrin was hell-bent on it, so they followed even if they all felt considerable misgivings about this foolish action.

Finally, their leader stopped her boots crushing down snow as the tension in the air rose up all of them pulled out their weapons in worry. Watching with trepidation as Kathrin pulled out her spear lightning crackling around her body.

"Come out, Dragon, and I will make your death quick, but know I will not be leaving here without a few scales!"

A booming roar could be heard as a dragon came out from the trees glaring down at them towering up to 18 meters, tall long-tail whipping down trees behind it. Scars all over its scaly body muscles stretching out as snow rolled off its hide. Slit eye scanning over the shaking goblins on to their leader.

"You think you can take me human? Is it not enough those dam frost giants wish to enslave me. Now you think I will hand over my skin? Return from which you came before I crush you!"

No one moved as Kathrin's golden eyes glared right back, gaining a sinister smirk raising her spear and taking a few steps forward. Ignoring the roar of the dragon or this weak cold thrown against her. Lord Kyuketsuki had fought in areas where it was extremely cold to the point. You needed cold immunity to stand in it without freezing to death.

So, standing before this overgrown lizard with wings merely was a cold breeze in comparison. If anything, it just shows how arrogant dragons were to stand against the supreme beings. The only way she would not kill this dragon is if they begged for mercy for daring to stand before her or master. This kind of over-inflated ego reminded her too much of Doragro to stand if they could not be humbled. They would die.

"Do I look like a lower life form lizard you can either hand me some of your repulsive scaly hide. or I will cut it all off slowly and painfully from your cold bleeding corpse."

Narrowing his frosty blue gaze, the dragon leaned its head closer rage in its eyes yet also curiously at what Kathrin meant.

"You think you scare me? Trying to pass yourself off as something better then you are mortal. Let me show you why you should fear dragons."

Opening its mouth as darkness and cold shot out of its maw blocking the group from view. Not stopping for ten straight minutes of frozen death upon the fools. Stopping to get a look at their frozen bodies.

Only to be shocked to see all of them unharmed lightning still crackling around the maid unmoved by the assault in the least.

"Is this it! Your weak ice doesn't even get through my storm armor. Let me show you real power! [chain dragon lightning] [Storm charge] [Legacy of lightning] "

As the dragon-shaped lightning formed, it split into ten after the second spell. After the third, the light emitted was almost blinding as the snow it passed over melted. Even scorching the ground with ash just being near the vortex of energy speeding at the dragon.

The dragon, for some reason, did not dodge the attack as Kathrin expected; instead, it spread out its wings and breathed out again in a foolish attempt to stop the three spells. Alone maybe, but with the three spell cast all at once, it was implausible it would not be harmed.

Upon contacting the lizard, the torrent of radiant blue energy exploded with light as its top scales burned, with both wings scorched to the point they flopped to its sides. Hissing in pain from the aftershocks of this magic. Smiling to herself now, it would be much more sluggish and unable to fly away.

Kathrin carefully watches it pant for breath. Its muscles occasionally spasming from aftershocks sparks.

"Now that you have felt just a taste of my power. Either start cutting off scales or allow me to cut off your wings, or I will skin your dead hide dragon."

Kathrin’s chilling and sharp voice rang out slowly, walking forward with rage, she had to raise her spear to block the claw of the dragon. Scowling could it not see this was pointless already. She was taking longer than necessary just to be nice if this dragon could not see her kindness than it would need to die.

"Funny, you seem to take me for weak just because it hurts. It doesn't mean I will bow to some sadist of a human. I think you need to know my strength."

The area around the dragon froze over as a chill forced the goblins to move back to the tree line. But Kathrin remained unaffected, holding back the claw over her head.

"Is this all then. My turn again. [twin: negative burst]"

Jumping back, the dragon still felt some of his front scales rot off him snarling in rage, swiping his tail out at this intruder only to feel pain. As the cutting of flesh was heard, then a thud as half of its tail now lay on the ground.

"I told you this is pointless; you even made me waste a few scales. [Thor's hammer] [storm charge]"

Swinging the spear blade out, launching ten beams of vaguely hammer-shaped lightning raining down on to the dragons hide one after the other. Kathrin gave it no time to rest after the last beam hit. She thrust forward, meeting the dragons claws with each thrust or slash of her spear. The dragon was in a desperate battle for survival after taking so much pain from the last wave of lightning spells. A battle it hated to admit it was losing against the strange cat-eared human.

As blood poured out of the numerous injuries and cuts created by the four-prong spear. Cutting deep into the dragon hide but unable to think of a way to counter the storm of attacks.

"I Warned you dragon now say goodbye to your wings! [storm slash]"

Jumping up above the dragon's claw, she cut the air horizontally as seconds later, the wings of the dragon hit the ground blowing away snow and slush. Crying out in pain as blood oozed out of the fresh cut.

"So, you're... strong so... what I still haven't... shown you my true power! [wild frozen sphere]"

A dome of blue took shape around them, but again Kathrin was un-weathered, only holding up an arm to keep ice and snow from getting in her face. Grinning as the dragon tries to step back out of the sphere only for a nasty surprise.

As a massive explosion blasted, the dragon off its feet chilled rock and slush raining back down. As the dome of blue magic vanished from view, Kathrin calmly walking over to the fallen lizard wicked grin on her face. Standing next to its head, underbelly bleeding from the blasted coating the ground red with dragon blood.

"Did I forget to warn you, I put a [creeper mine] down my bad. Though it was a fine battle for a lizard, I think I will be taking your skin now. Fari, get your group over here now! We don't have time to waste. I want this thing skinned and ready to transport in two hours."

“r.u.n…a...”

"Oh, what was that I couldn't quite hear you?" Kathrin turns back to the dragon with a taunting eye.

Looking at the dragon as it mumbled incoherently, but she didn't have time to waste, she could not find a drake, so a frost dragon would have to do. After all, they were both dragons; hopefully, Ritana didn't have too rough a time green pearls were hard to come by without traveling out near the sea to find them, and she could not see any in the market.

Morbidly watching as the dragon cried out with every cut into its hide. Oh, how she missed dragon hunting with Kyuketsuki. Sighing sadly but resolving to finish the mission given to her complaining goblins or not.

While in the shadows, one figure slowly, very slowly slinked away, shaking in fright from the carnage.

-End of Chapter-