Chapter 26 Basic Defensive Runes (Seeking monthly votes and continued reading)

"So what can you do?"

Facing Garros's final, soul-searching question, Samantha stood tall and proud, like a swan, and declared, "I can now inscribe alchemical runes! Basic protective runes!"

He mentioned the runes he had mastered.

Samantha was excited and said to Garos, "Would you like me to inscribe the runes for you? I've already practiced on myself, and my technique is very refined. I guarantee I won't make a mistake."

Samantha's tail swung around in front of her and dangled in front of Garus's eyes.

On each fiery red, jewel-like tail scale, one can see many crooked, worm-like tracks, haphazard and irregular, but interspersed among them are some gradually normal, rough yet commendable patterns.

The technique has improved to the point that it is visible to the naked eye.

"bring it on."

Galos thought for a moment, then slowly nodded.

He stood before Samantha, puffing out his chest and bulging his muscles to lift the gray buffer scales, revealing the black and red scales beneath that looked like they were cast from steel.

"Let's try engraving one here first."

Samantha took a deep breath.

Its dragon eyes narrowed, and it focused intently as it slowly carved a dragon scale on Garus's chest with its claws.

Magic energy gathered at the tips of his claws, which were like red-hot branding irons. When they touched the scales of the Gara dragon, they sparked and made a sound like metal rubbing together, which made your teeth ache.

But as time goes by...

The scratches gradually formed a pattern resembling a shield, and when Samantha finished the last stroke, it created a complete rune circuit.

While it has its merits, it's not very attractive. However, it's a passable finished product overall, albeit a crude one.

Galos narrowed his eyes.

When the alchemical rune was completed, he could clearly feel that something had been added to his dragon scale.

The magical energy flowing in the blood of dragons converged in the past.

The runes immediately lit up, covering the entire dragon scale.

Galos gently stroked the dragon scale.

The texture was strange; it didn't feel like I was directly touching my own dragon scales. It felt more like there was an invisible yet tough film coated on it.

"Test its strength."

Galos extended a sharp claw, pressed it onto the dragon scales, and slowly applied force.

The runes first flickered, then gradually dimmed and cracked, and finally, with a crack, the light went out completely, and the coating-like feel disappeared.

So far, Galos hasn't exerted much effort.

"The defensive effect is mediocre and unremarkable."

He made an assessment in his mind.

However, it should be noted that Samantha only possessed the most basic and most rudimentary alchemical runes, and the inscriptions were not perfect and were somewhat rough.

However, it still provides some defensive effect.

Once Samantha's alchemy skills improve further.

Using alchemy to enhance and amplify the scales, claws, and teeth of dragons is something to look forward to.

"Not bad, keep it up!"

Galos casually offered a compliment and told Samantha to go about her own business.

"Don't you need me to elaborate a bit more?"

It asked, still wanting more.

Imprinting on oneself feels different from imprinting on other objects. Samantha wanted to increase her proficiency by imprinting basic defensive runes on Garros.

Galos saw through its thoughts.

Moreover, they had no interest in being guinea pigs.

Glancing at Mobel, the earth bear who was leaning against a hemlock and scratching its back, Garros said, "Let Mobel practice with you. You can strengthen it with alchemical runes in exchange for it hunting food for you."

Samantha did not refuse and walked towards the Earth Bear.

Upon learning Samantha's purpose, the Earth Bear widened its eyes, patted its chest, and readily agreed.

The alchemical rune enhancement was something even its damned father couldn't enjoy, and it was done by a true dragon himself. Mobel had no reason to refuse and was overjoyed.

hiss!

Mobel growled as the red dragon's claws tore through his skin, gritting his teeth to endure the pain.

It has no dragon scales, so the basic defensive runes can only be directly imprinted on the skin. This process is not pleasant, but it is bearable.

Their gazes were withdrawn from the two of them.

Galos pondered for a moment, then flew to the huge rock slab where he usually stayed, closed his eyes slightly, and lay down.

He wasn't sleeping; instead, he was exploring the magic that existed within his bloodline.

Dragons are natural-born sorcerers; at a certain age, they can awaken some spell-like skills.

However, if one explores independently, one can also master it in advance.

Generally speaking, young dragons do not possess spell-like abilities; they primarily fight using their claws and bodies, with dragon breath being their most trump card.

Small fireball.

Life Level Detection Technique.

These skills were all acquired by Galos through his own exploration.

When the mind is calmed and focused on the body.

Galos could clearly feel the surging, dense magical energy flowing through his veins like a tide, coursing through his blood to every part of his body.

As a naturally born top-tier monster.

Dragons are born with magical energy within them.

When breathing, one can absorb magical energy from the air and store it in their blood vessels, gradually transforming it into magical energy that they can use.

Feel the undulating rhythm of magical energy and blood flowing through your body.

Galos's mind gradually emptied, relying on instinct to sense the magical skills hidden in his bloodline.

Adaptive evolutionary talents also have some effect in this regard, but not as direct and obvious as improvements to the body and physique.

However, Galos was not in a hurry.

Time passed slowly, and he calmed his mind and explored gradually.

In the blink of an eye.

A month later.

An abandoned mine pit with jagged rocks.

A young red dragon lay on the ground not far from the mine, seemingly dozing off. Its tail thumped lightly against the ground, but its eyes were not closed, blinking occasionally, as if it were somewhat nervous.

Not long after.

The predator, lurking underground, sensed the subtle tremor and silently approached.

When they were about the same distance apart, the ground began to tremble, and the red baby dragon seemed to sense the abnormality and took flight.

boom!

The earth and rocks rose up and cracked, with mud and gravel flying everywhere.

The massive body of the Rock-Breaking Worm shot up vertically, its mouth opening like a meat grinder, lunging at the red dragon. However, because the red dragon had taken off first, it only managed to bite into the air before its body began to fall back down.

Just then.

A black shadow, even faster than it, suddenly swooped down.

Pfft!

The sharp claws pierced through the carapace and gripped the flesh of the rock-crushing worm tightly.

Galos flapped its wings, and the muscles beneath its scales unleashed a powerful force, pulling the level 7 Rock-Breaking Worm directly from the ground.

The rock-breaking worm struggled incessantly, but to no avail.

"Gotcha! Hopefully, it will work as I wish and I can get it working."

Carrying the Rock Worm, Garros's spirit trembled slightly as he returned towards Hemlock Hills, with the red dragon Samantha following closely behind.

(End of this chapter)