Classless Awakening; My Dragon Is Legendary-Chapter 16: A Knight’s Burden
Derrick huffed and puffed, his back laid on the ground.
The approaching rays of the sun dawned on him, and a big smile was plastered all over his face.
’I... I did it.’ Derrick couldn’t believe it, he conquered a doll with magic.
This wasn’t just an ordinary victory, this was proof that Derrick’s training wasn’t a waste.
It was proof that every last bit of experience he got was worth it.
He had proved to himself that he had the potential to stand amongst magic users.
’If I keep this up, Ivan has another thing coming,’ Derrick said confidently.
[Task completed.]
A system message flashed before Derrick’s eyes, and for a second he was confused.
The task of defeating the doll which had been so important to him had skipped his mind.
His motivation had changed from getting the task rewards to something much stronger.
[+5 Physical ability.]
[+1 for exceptional behavior.]
[+50 % Experience for exceptional behavior.]
[All old skills have leveled up.]
[+3 New Skills.]
[Skill Name: Air step Level 1]
[Info: Allows you to step or stand in the air, and can only be used for 2 seconds every 5 minutes.]
[Cost: None.]
[Skill Name: Advanced healing and regeneration Level 1.]
[Info: Heals any wound dealt to the user and regenerates any damaged limb.]
[Cost: None]
[Skill Name: Dragon Blade Level 1.]
[Info: Coats the blade in an aura of pure dragon energy, boosting it beyond normal.]
[Cost: 10% energy every 5 minutes.]
[Name: Derrick Dravania.]
[Race: Human.]
[Age: 18.]
[Level: 3.]
[Experience: 50%]
[Health: 100%]
[Energy: 100%]
[Magical affinity: 0 unlocked.]
[Mana points: Null.]
[Magical Talent: Grandmaster.]
[Physical ability: 10.]
[Skills: 6]
Derrick’s mind quickly assimilated all three skills, building them into his fighting style.
"These skills," Derrick said, there was just something about them.
Each skill seemed like a downgraded version of one spell or the other.
Air step seemed like a watered down version of flight.
Healing was a downgraded version of magical healing which rapidly healed any damage.
Lastly, Dragon Blade was similar to a magic Derrick had come across a few months ago.
’At least, they help me to close the distance.’ In Derrick’s mind, skills were a way of having multiple magic affinities.
And with each skill he awakens, he was a step closer to becoming a true force to be reckoned with.
"That was impressive," Royal Knight said from behind Derrick.
"Finally got tired of hiding?" Derrick asked without turning.
Royal Knight was taken aback, he had been watching Derrick’s fight since it began.
"How did you..." He hadn’t even gotten the words out when Derrick cut him off.
"I could see you," Derrick said confidently.
At first, he hadn’t the slightest idea Royal Knight was standing beside him, until dragon eyes leveled up.
Dragon eyes had become strong enough to break through Royal Knight’s enchantment.
"I see," Royal Knight said, warning bells were ringing in his mind.
Derrick’s power was growing fast, too fast for Royal Knight to keep up.
Royal Knight feared that if he continued to train Derrick, then Derrick wouldn’t reach his full potential.
’I wonder if he’d be willing to train the prince.’ Royal Knight’s thoughts lingered.
"So, what’s the next step?" Derrick asked, eager to fight another doll.
"Go to your chambers and sleep. We’ll start the basics of Varyn training tomorrow." Royal Knight could see Derrick’s improved physiology.
His body had become strong enough to learn Varyn’s basics.
Derrick smiled, he had seen Royal Knight’s display with Varyn, and was more than eager to learn.
"I need to take care of something." Royal Knight snapped his fingers, and Derrick’s body reappeared inside his room.
Royal Knight stepped out of the training area, his body blending with his surroundings, making him completely invisible.
This time, he used an enchantment much stronger than before.
He took silent steps, his enchanted eyes scanned through Derrick’s entire section of the palace, until he came across who he sought.
A new maiden, one that had not been authorized by him.
He had been watching her for the past week, trying to understand her end goal.
It wasn’t until tonight, when she used an arousal spell on Derrick that he knew who sent her.
Royal Knight walked into Jade’s quarters, and she remained completely unaware of his presence.
Jade was already dressed in her maiden attire and was ready to begin her daily duties when Royal Knight spoke.
"A beautiful woman with an advanced talent, shouldn’t be here." Royal Knight’s voice shook Jade to the core.
"S... Sir," Her voice was shaky and unsteady, she was in the presence of the famous Royal Knight.
There were many royal knights, each of them served members of the royal family, but of all, Derrick’s Royal Knight was the best.
Even the king’s personal knight wasn’t qualified to shine Royal Knight’s boots.
The king had picked the best of the best for Derrick, not just because he loved Derrick the most, but the numerous assassination attempts on Derrick’s life.
"Your arousal enchantment won’t work on me. " Royal Knight’s words shook Jade to the core.
"Your power, it’s pathetic." Royal Knight’s voice was laced in disgust.
"It was Prince Ivan, he sent me," Jade said while groveling.
This was her best bet, that by some miracle, Royal Knight would have mercy on her for saying the truth.
"I know," Royal Knight took three steps, drawing closer to Jade.
"You expose your master so easily." Royal Knight placed his boot on Jade’s head, pressing it into the ground.
"It’s pathetic." Royal Knight’s anger evident in his voice.
"I accept whatever punishment the king imposes," Jade said, all hope lost.
"The king would hear no word of this." Royal knight’s words caught Jade off guard.
Normally, whenever a crime was committed, the king and the court would come together to decide the person’s punishment.
"I’ll deal with you myself." A confused expression wrote its way onto Jade’s face.
Her eyes widened in realization, but before she could scream, her brains were sprawled all over the floor and on Royal Knight’s boots.
