Global Game: Developing a Knight Clan-Chapter 33: Tier Four, Tier Four, Rock Steel Giant Dragon
York and his wife rode on the same horse, with two loyal Knight’s Squires following close behind.
However, just as they were about to enter the center of the Swamp Territory, York dismissed the two Knight’s Squires.
And so, after about ten minutes, York and Lucia, who was cradling their infant, finally saw the Deity’s mortal vessel once more—that terrifyingly imposing Rock Dragon Giant Lizard.
The Rock Dragon Giant Lizard was currently in an open clearing at the edge of the swamp.
In fact, a moment before York’s arrival, Lince had already detected them through the Rock Dragon Giant Lizard’s senses.
This time, Lince didn’t use the special effects of his Descent as a little appetizer before the audience.
But in Lince’s mind, ’As a "god," it just wouldn’t be right to summon mortals without putting on some kind of show. It would lack all grandeur.’
So, he had already planned a grand opening performance for this occasion.
He would claim the Growth Level rewards right in front of York and Lucia, allowing the Rock Dragon Giant Lizard to break through the Middle Tier in one fell swoop and join the ranks of Tier Four Demon Beasts!
So, the very moment York and Lucia laid eyes on the Rock Dragon Giant Lizard, its aura suddenly exploded outward!
[Player has confirmed claiming the +150% Growth Level reward for the role-played character.]
[Player has confirmed claiming the +10% Growth Level reward from Clan Feedback.]
[Dispensing rewards!]
"ROAR!!!"
As a vast amount of Energy surged into the Rock Dragon Giant Lizard’s body, Lince—whose Consciousness Descent made him one with the beast—was immediately overwhelmed by a swelling power, giving him an uncontrollable urge to roar.
Instantly, a furious storm of Magic Power erupted in a fifty-meter radius around the Rock Dragon Giant Lizard, swirling like a cyclone.
The gathered storm of Magic Power then began to pour into the Rock Dragon Giant Lizard’s body, flooding into it as if it were free and limitless.
And so, from a hundred meters away, York and Lucia could only stare, dumbfounded.
The Rock Dragon Giant Lizard’s form began to swell rapidly—no, it was growing at a frantic pace, visible to the naked eye!
8.6 meters.
meters.
9.5 meters.
...
Watching the Rock Dragon Giant Lizard’s abrupt transformation and buffeted by the fierce winds of the surrounding Magic Power storm, Lucia clutched the child in her arms and exclaimed in terror,
"Gods above! Can this be..."
"That’s right, Lucia! I think this is just like what happened to me. In fact, this isn’t even the first time I’ve seen something like this happen to this Giant Lizard!"
Before Lucia could finish, York, standing beside her, spoke with feverish excitement and a fanatical gleam in his eyes.
York was remembering the scene from four hundred days ago, the first time he had met His Majesty.
The moment the great one’s will departed the mortal plane, this Giant Lizard, fortunate enough to become the Deity’s mortal vessel, had leaped directly from Tier Two to Tier Three, just as it was doing now!
It was just that the breakthrough from Tier Two to Tier Three back then hadn’t been nearly as dramatic or terrifying as what was happening now!
York’s eyes burned with passion as he stared at the Rock Dragon Giant Lizard’s breakthrough. He kept his voice low, but it was still thick with fervor. "This is Divine Favor from His Majesty!"
"It is His Majesty bestowing a gift of Divine Favor upon His own vessel in the mortal world!"
"Lucia, it seems our guess was correct. The noble His Majesty may be breaking through the mortal world’s rules that bind the Deities, or perhaps even shattering the pact between them."
"He is extending His magnificent Divine Power from His Divine Kingdom down to the earth, step by step!"
Lucia’s expression changed drastically at his words.
’Deities returning to the mortal world?’
’What kind of impact would that have on the mortal world?’
’Right now, it’s our noble His Majesty who is returning. What about the Church Deities of other Kingdoms and Empires? What about the gods of the Alien Races?’
’Is this truly a sign of the coming chaos?’
In that moment, Lucia finally understood why the noble His Majesty had told them to always be prepared during their first audience!
The mere thought that the horrors of the ancient legends—the War of the Gods, the War of the Alien Races—might reappear in the mortal world sent a shiver down Lucia’s spine.
Even with His Majesty’s Divine Favor, could their paltry Baron’s Domain truly handle what was to come?
’Is all of this an opportunity, or is it a disaster that will bring only ruin?’
Lucia didn’t know. For a time, all she could do was stare helplessly into the distance, watching the Rock Dragon Giant Lizard grow ever more terrifying.
As for the two-month-old child clutched tightly in her arms, he wasn’t crying or fussing. Instead, his large, dewy eyes were wide with innocent purity as he gazed up at his mother.
And just like that, amidst this scene, the Rock Dragon Giant Lizard’s breakthrough was complete.
By now, the Rock Dragon Giant Lizard’s body length had surpassed the twelve-meter mark. Its entire body was no longer as bulky as before; it had become visibly more slender.
The same was true for its legs, neck, and claws.
At the same time, its hide had undergone a complete transformation, now covered in what looked like Dragon Scales.
Although they were scales, they had a heavy, solid texture.
They were like rock and steel. While not smooth, they had an impressive, stony weight to them.
Meanwhile, the once-miniature pair of dragon wings on its back had grown to a five-meter wingspan.
It was safe to say the Rock Dragon Giant Lizard’s entire appearance had undergone a heaven-and-earth-shattering transformation.
At this point, there was no hiding the fact that the Rock Dragon Giant Lizard possessed Giant Dragon Bloodline.
Seeing all this, York and even Lucia were once again left stunned.
’By the noble His Majesty... this could be considered a true Giant Dragon now, couldn’t it?’
’It’s only Tier Four, but this terrifying aura feels stronger than just the Initial Entry level. It might even be incredibly close to Tier Five!’
York was filled with utter amazement and excitement, but he suppressed his true thoughts and didn’t voice them aloud.
After all, the Deity had likely already sent down its will and was watching them through the Rock Dragon Giant Lizard’s eyes and senses.
However, on this point, York was mistaken.
Because at that very moment, a status panel for the Rock Dragon Giant Lizard appeared in Lince’s vision with a simple thought.
[Role: Rock Steel Giant Dragon (Juvenile)] (Clan Totem, Clan Sacred Beast)
[Tier: Four]
[Body Type: Approx. 12.6 meters]
[Bloodline:
1. Gale Flying Leopard Bloodline (Middle Tier)
2. Rock Steel Giant Dragon Bloodline (Saint Tier)]
(Note 1: The player’s character has entered the Middle Tier. Consequently, the Low-Tier Gale Cheetah Bloodline has evolved into the Gale Flying Leopard Bloodline. The Earth Giant Lizard Bloodline has been fully activated, evolving into the Rock Steel Giant Dragon Bloodline, and is no longer displayed.)
(Note 2: The player’s character now possesses two Bloodlines simultaneously, unlocking Form Transformation. The juvenile Rock Steel Giant Dragon is the primary form, while the Gale Flying Leopard is an accessible alternate form!)
[Growth Level: 85%]
[Potential: ★★★★★]
[Elemental Affinity: Wind, Earth]
[Skills: 1. Frenzy, 2. Earth Spike Technique, 3. Giant Dragon Trample, 4. Resistance Amplification, 5. Flash Speed, 6. Steel Armor, 7. Dragon Might.]
’A Rock Steel Giant Dragon?’
’Form Transformation? A Transformation Technique?!’
Looking at the new stats for the Tier Four Rock Steel Giant Dragon, Lince was absolutely ecstatic!
