The young dragon tries to conquer the world

　Volume 1: 516 - The Battle of Scorching Zero Dragon (4)

　Then, the huge body, with its red and white stripes, slowly returned to its previous shape, its movements without the slightest pause, as if it had never suffered that fierce attack.

　"roar~"

　As it stood up, the Benglong stood on its hind legs and once again shook everything around it with its roar. Because of the distance, Sereria and the others did not suffer any real damage, but after the Scorching Dragon landed, they noticed that its mouth was constantly spewing out white gas. After a low growl, it suddenly began to charge forward.

　"He's angry."

　Most monsters become more aggressive after becoming enraged, with increased attack power, faster movements, and even a complete change in their behavior. The sudden agility of the Scorching Dragon clearly disrupted the previous predictions of Sereria and the others.

　First, Sibert misjudged the distance and failed to completely dodge the massive body charging towards him. Although he wasn't hit squarely, he was easily thrown a considerable distance.

　Edward quickly put away the Polar Star Cannon [Libra] and ran in another direction, but by the time he started moving, the huge red and white figure had already approached to a point of despair.

　Despite his companions' desperate attempts to extricate him from the clutches of the Scorching Zero Dragon, the massive black shadow emanating from the dragon eventually enveloped Edward, followed by an unprecedented shock.

　In the instant before the collision, Edward straightened his body and lunged forward, but due to slipping, Edward's body still crashed into the hard shell of the Scorching Zero Dragon, and his entire body flew to the side as if it were weightless.

　After a moment of suspended air, Edward crashed onto the snow. The impact had forced all the air out of his lungs, and after a few gasps for breath, a sharp pain assaulted every nerve in his body.

　"Is everything okay?"

　Sereria quickly ran over, "It's...it's alright."

　Edwater pressed his side and sat up. Just then, the Scorching Zero Dragon, which had passed by Edwater's location, turned around on the side of the rock wall. Edwater began to check his body. Although he was in excruciating pain, he was not seriously injured.

　"Where is Sibert?"

　"My injury was less severe than yours; I only got a scratch."

　"Great."

　Upon closer inspection, they saw that Sibert had already stood up, but neither of them had time to drink any healing potions, because the Scorching Zero Dragon, which had turned its head back towards them, began a new charge. This time, they anticipated that the dragon's movements would be even faster than before, and they believed that if they evaded with all their might, they should be able to dodge it. Just as Edward made this judgment...

　"what!"

　He couldn't help but shout out. The enormous Scorching Dragon actually leaped towards them on all fours, launching an attack across an extremely vast space, completely disrupting the hunters' distance judgment based on sprint speed.

　Edward and Sereria immediately used a forward roll to leave their previous location. As the Scorching Dragon landed behind them with ice pillars and fireballs, they quickly got up and ran forward. If they didn't do this, they would likely be taken back to Mejepoltan by the Palico in a special car.

　"Sure enough, I wasn't mistaken just now."

　After confirming the movements he hadn't seen clearly because his gaze had shifted elsewhere, Edward muttered, "What an amazing guy. He can jump so high with such a big body."

　Before this, Edward had also encountered many other things that could

　These are leaping monsters, but you can tell from their appearance that they are quite agile and very nimble.

　"Complaining won't do any good. You should find a chance to drink the recovery medicine as soon as possible."

　Sereria said as she helped Edward to his feet.

　"Ah, right, where are Sibert and the others?"

　After being rescued by Edlinka, Sibert distanced himself from the Scorching Dragon. As Edbert was pondering whether he could recover his strength in such a short time, the Scorching Dragon once again accumulated a large amount of energy. Edbert reached into his pocket as he thought about this, but the Scorching Dragon in front of him remained motionless. It spread its limbs and raised its tail high.

　"Run!"

　When Edward shouted this warning, Sibette and Edlinka had already entered a dilemma, unable to leave in the short term. The upright tail lashed down suddenly with a whooshing sound. Sibette and Edlinka noticed this, but there was no way to escape.

　At this moment, the Scorching Dragon had its back to everyone, so even if it threw a flashbang, it would have no effect.

　Think, think quickly, what can be done? Just as Edward was racking his brains, the falling tail mercilessly sent the two of them flying.

　"Adeline!"

　"Linka!!"

　"Sibet!"

　"Oh dear, your brother's going to cry!"

　After rolling around in the snow a few times, they didn't get up immediately. If they continued like this, they would likely be pursued further. As if forgetting that they were also seriously injured, Edward and Sibette ran towards Sibette and Edlinka with all their might.

　This is the terrifying aspect of large monsters. Neither Sibert nor Edlinka made any fatal mistakes, but when dealing with monsters at close range, such unforeseen events are inevitable. And an attack born from such an accident could very well change the entire situation decisively.

　Perhaps noticing that Edward and the others had taken action again, Scorching Dragon also got into position.

　"You better behave yourself for now!"

　When Edward saw that the Scorching Dragon was turning back towards him and preparing to take action, he decisively threw a flashbang in front of it.

　"Hooooooooo!"

　A burst of light exploded in mid-air, causing the Scorching Dragon to lean back. Meanwhile, Edlinka and the others took the opportunity to drink recovery potions and try to regain their strength.

　Sereria also prepared to tend to her injuries after her. Although these wounds would heal naturally to some extent with time, the enemy she was facing now was the Scorching Zero Dragon, so it was best to keep her body in peak condition at all times.

　Edlinka and Sibert had overheard Edward's words to Sereria, so they volunteered to take on the dangerous task of luring the enemy. After Edward reminded them to be careful, Sibert and Edlinka ran together toward the entrance deep into the snow mountain, where the Mega Bomb G and the corresponding crafting materials were on a truck.

　"Do you really know how to get it caught in the explosion? Although the Scorching Dragon's movements aren't exactly agile, we currently have no way to stop it. Attacking with bombs in this situation is just too difficult. The flashbang's limited effective time isn't enough, and the timing of the sonic bomb is entirely up to the opponent. So we have to seriously consider how to set up the Mega Bomb G."

　As Edlinka spoke, she glanced back and saw Sereria and Edward standing casually in front of the Scorching Zero Dragon, using this to draw its attention. Perhaps for the sake of saving resources, they didn't use flashbangs or crawl under the Scorching Zero Dragon to attack, but instead kept a small distance from it.

　Edward's attack was the only one that wasn't deflected by the carapace of his forelegs. He launched an attack from the outside and immediately retreated, carefully observing his opponent's reaction.

　On the other side, Sereria also calculated her approach to the hind legs of the Scorching Zero Dragon. After making a few light slashes with her sword, she quickly retreated, just like Edward.

　Faced with the two's harassing attacks, Zhuolinglong impatiently shook its body, trying to drive them away. At least for the time being, it didn't feel any danger.

　"We need to hurry. Although the time-saving operation is going smoothly, we don't know how long it can last."

　"I understand. So what should I do?"

　"Find a way to make the Scorching Dragon's tail swing. Of course, the premise is that it doesn't hit anyone."

　"Tail?"

　"Ah, it's that terrifyingly large tail. If it were to swing, even a Blazing Dragon would probably have to tense up its four legs and grip the ground firmly."

　"In addition, perhaps in order to maximize the range of the tail sweep, rather than just a light flick, the Blazing Dragon uses not only its waist when it whips its tail, but also its entire lower body."

　"During this time, it can't do anything else and will only swing its body to the left, which may be its unique quirk. If I can induce it to do that, I should have time to go around to the front and set up the big bomb G, so that it gets caught in the explosion."

　Indeed, in this way...

　We no longer need to waste precious flashbangs and sonic grenades to create opportunities.

　"Ceraria, did you bring a throwing knife?"

　"Ah, just in case, I brought it along."

　"After I've placed it, you'll detonate it with the throwing knife."

　"I?"

　"Ah, this is much faster than when I aim and fire with the Polar Star Sorrow Cannon [Libra]."

　"I understand. You've really figured out its habits?"

　"You mean drifting? Of course."

　Edward nodded and opened his arms to pick up a large G-bomb stored on the truck.

　"Alright, now it's our turn to fight back!"

　Hearing his words, Sereria nodded vigorously. After Sereria returned to the side of the Scorching Dragon, Edlinka and Sibert showed obvious signs of fatigue.

　"Are you okay?"

　"Ceraria? I'm fine."

　Sibert was standing on the ground, holding up his shield.

　"I'm fine. What's Edward's plan?"

　Edlinka's shoulders rose and fell slightly, but she did not relax her vigilance against the Scorching Zero Dragon.

　"We don't know yet, we can only try. You two should keep your distance and observe first."

　"Understood, then let's retreat for now."

　After explaining in the simplest terms, the three dispersed, because the Scorching Zero Dragon was still watching them intently, and if they stayed together for too long, it would probably trigger the Scorching Zero Dragon to unleash its Scorching Zero Blast again.

　Edward then began to move closer to his companions. After figuring out everyone's positions, Sereria raised her hand to check exactly where the throwing knife was stuck in her waistband.

　Suddenly, the Scorching Dragon unleashed a burst of extremely cold breath. Sereria dodged the Scorching Dragon's freezing attack with a somersault, but immediately afterwards, a scorching ray swept through the space behind Sereria. In order to prevent the Scorching Dragon from accumulating enough breath to use, Sereria rushed out and immediately ran to the other side. However, things didn't go as planned, and the Scorching Dragon remained in that state and began to continuously spray breath at her.

　“Uh.” She glanced at Edward, who was holding a huge G-bomb. In this position, Edward could neither run nor roll, so the danger level immediately increased compared to his normal state.

　The Scorching Dragon charged all the way to the vicinity of the rock wall before fully emerging from the ground, and then turned its head around.

　"come yet?"

　"What should we do?" Sereria stood still, ready to fight, while the red and white behemoth suddenly exerted its strength once more, leaping towards her with a whirlwind of fire and pillars of ice.

　Cerelia anticipated its movement and sprinted to the side, avoiding a direct hit. However, the strong impact and thick fog from its landing still made her unsteady.

　With such a huge body, it's already a miracle that it can jump. Asking it to land smoothly is asking too much. Upon closer inspection, it seems that a piece of its carapace has been accidentally burned off by its own intense heat rays.

　Although its prey dodged its attack, the Scorching Dragon seemed unconcerned, its fierce gaze immediately locking onto Seria's figure after it rose. A turn of its body followed immediately. It appeared its attention was entirely focused on Seria alone. The skilled katana hunter seized the opportunity, drawing a sonic bomb from its pouch and throwing it.

　The sonic boom blast disintegrated in mid-air with a piercing sound, which also further attracted the attention of the Scorching Dragon. She glanced at Edward and saw that he was rushing towards her. Sereria charged at the Scorching Dragon head-on, but changed course to circle around to its left.

　Scorching Dragon's eyes were fixed on Sereria's every move.

　"Is it done?"

　She confirmed the location of the thrown knife once again.

　"Roar ah ah ah!"

　The Scorching Zero Dragon suddenly let out a short, low growl, spreading its limbs wide and stomping on the ground, just as Edward had anticipated. Furthermore, he approached the Scorching Zero Dragon faster than Sereria had expected; once his movements became sluggish, he would never rashly advance unless he was certain of how things were progressing.

　The Scorching Dragon raised its tail high. As Sereria ran in the opposite direction, she had already placed her hand on the hilt of her throwing knife.

　The enormous tail, almost the size of a house, lashed downwards with a whooshing sound. Edward was right; it struck the left side of the Scorching Dragon's body.

　Edwater placed the Mega Bomb G he had been holding right next to the Scorching Zero Dragon's chest. Through the space beneath the Scorching Zero Dragon's body, his movements were clearly visible; his swung tail drew an almost perfect circle, kicking up a large amount of ice shards on the left side of its body.

　After leaving the range of the tail whip, Sereria quickly passed in front of the Scorching Zero Dragon and rushed towards the location where she could detonate the Mega Bomb G with a throwing knife. Edwald, who had finished setting up, turned around and retreated, trying to get away from the blast radius as quickly as possible. After the Scorching Zero Dragon flattened its tail, its outstretched limbs gradually returned to their original positions.

　The giant bomb G that Edward had placed finally appeared in front of Sereria, and she was still three steps away from the effective range of the thrown knife.

　灼零

　The dragon's body recovered from the stiffness caused by its tail whip.

　Two more steps.

　I don't know when it will make any new moves.

　step.

　As she entered firing range, Sereria stomped her left foot against the icicle to stop her high-speed movement, while simultaneously gripping her throwing knife with her right hand and throwing it with all her might.

　The smooth blade reflected the sunlight, drawing a bright streak of light that shot straight toward the Mega Bomb G.

　"Crack!" The wooden shell first made a crisp sound, followed by a huge roar dozens of times stronger, which, along with the flames and shockwaves enveloping it, suddenly exploded.

　Scorching Zero Dragon took all the damage from the Giant Barrel G. Perhaps the damage accumulated by Sereria and the others finally took effect at this moment. This time, Scorching Zero Dragon did not try to hold on. Instead, it took a few shaky steps toward Sereria and then collapsed to the ground.

　Regardless, this was the strongest reaction from the Scorching Zero Dragon since they encountered it. "Very good!" Sereria shouted, clenching her fist in a frenzy.

　The composed Edward had already raised the Polar Star Cannon [Libra] and begun firing. Sereria reacted quickly, running towards the fallen Scorching Dragon, with Edlinka and Sibert following suit. Their bodies should have been exhausted, but at this moment, that thing seemed to have been completely forgotten.

　With a roar, Sereria drew her True Wyvern Blade [Double Blade Burst] and slashed down, aiming straight for the Scorching Zero Dragon's head. After the vertical slash, she adjusted her center of gravity with minimal movement, gripped the katana tightly with both arms, and thrust it forward. Immediately afterward, she shifted her center of gravity again, raising the blade upward with all her might. Each strike burst forth with fiery red flames, scorching the Scorching Zero Dragon's head.

　"Get out of the way!"

　After Sereria's attack ended, Sibert arrived at the opportune moment. She deftly stepped aside to make room for her companion to attack. After a short run-up, Sibert, holding the silver knight's lance, thrust it directly into the wound left by Sereria.

　"Again!"

　Another blow.

　"Drink it, ahhhh!"

　Finally, he swung it upwards with all his might.

　When exhausted and subjected to a barrage of attacks, the Scorching Dragon could only lie on the ground groaning in pain. Although it wanted to get up as soon as possible, the damage from the Giant Barrel G was beyond its imagination, so it was difficult for the Scorching Dragon to dodge and could only struggle desperately to get up from the ground.

　Sereria once again raised the True Wyvern Blade [Double Blade] and launched a slash, while Sibert swung his silver knight lance in response. After calmly assessing that there was no space for her to attack, Edlinka instead raised the Phoenix Fire Dragon Cannon [Eternal Flame] and smashed it at the hind leg of the Scorching Zero Dragon.

　Volume 1: Chapter 517 - The Awakening Diva