I Am Not A Goblin Slayer-Chapter 497 - 283: I Am a Dragon Knight

The physical talents of a true dragon are indeed unparalleled.

Gauss’ iron fist enveloped in dragon claw energy, punched the resilient head of the dragon beast like a hammer striking iron.

Yet, despite its dire appearance, the body of the dragon beast beneath him still erupted with a heart-stopping power.

The dragon beast went from an initial roar of anger and desperate struggle to emitting pitiful wails and squeezing out broken whimpers from its throat.

The once proud golden vertical pupils had completely extinguished their anger, leaving behind a nearly numb submission.

Gauss maintained a dual bloodline burden; though there was an energy replenishing buffet before him, excessive expenditure still made his complexion slightly pale.

Finally, after throwing countless punches, Gauss stopped.

His knee pressed against the thick neck of the dragon beast, slightly panting.

Looking down at the giant dragon beast that had completely lost all ability to resist, dying and devoid of life to move, a conflicted look crossed his eyes.

The dragon beast seemed to sense the attacks had finally ceased, using its last shred of strength to wearily lift its eyelids and gaze at Gauss.

Its gaze revealed a trace of humble plea.

"Roar~"

A weak whimper emitted from its throat.

It also realized that at this moment, its life was entirely at the whim of the man before it.

The instinct to survive made this formerly fierce dragon beast gentle as a kitten.

Gauss stared at the scene.

He was indeed conflicted at the moment.

Originally, upon knowing there was a dragon beast here, he simply thought of killing it, adding a new entry to his collection.

This wasn’t because he lacked ambition or dreams of becoming a Dragon Knight.

But for numerous reasons.

The most important reason, of course, was that it was impossible.

Some weak young dragons often submit to powerful giant dragons, but this doesn’t mean they willingly become steeds or servants to other races. 𝐟𝕣𝕖𝐞𝐰𝕖𝚋𝐧𝗼𝚟𝐞𝕝.𝗰𝐨𝐦

The pride of dragons is engraved in their bones, especially such fierce, domineering kinds as the Red Dragon.

In reality, even when they choose to submit to other giant dragons, it’s often a forced choice.

The vast gap in power makes them incapable of resistance or other thoughts.

Moreover, the dragon race’s heritage also includes similar "employment contracts" that can safeguard both parties’ interests.

However, it is very difficult for humans to establish contracts with dragons, requiring scrolls of exceptionally high standards.

And even those prominent, powerful Dragon Knights, according to circulating unofficial whispers, often have contracts that are extremely demanding equal agreements, or in some cases, appear more like knights worshiping the giant dragons.

In Gauss’ mind flashed those secret records and rumors.

Dragon knights and their families, using massive treasures and rare magical materials, established a "time-limited," mutually beneficial collaborative relationship with giant dragons.

Yet even such a "partner" relationship is rarely successful, as one must first encounter a giant dragon that doesn’t loathe humans, and most Five-Colored Evil Dragons inherently disdain humans.

They uphold violence, are selfish, sinister, and cunning, centered around themselves, which means even to their god, Tiamat, the Five-headed Dragon Queen, they do not genuinely worship but are mostly utilitarian, mere shallow believers or false adherents.

Such is their attitude toward gods, let alone humans. In the eyes of Five-Colored Dragons, humanoid creatures are just slaves, offerings, or food.

While metallic dragons uphold order, protect the weak, and like to uphold justice.

In tales, metallic dragons will covertly or openly protect civilizations from threats, transform into human forms to walk the world, guide heroes, and fight against evil when necessary.

But this doesn’t imply they are willing to establish contracts with humans.

In Gauss’s feeling, the kindness of metallic dragons resembles a slightly paternalistic sense of justice.

The role they play, guarding civilizations and guiding heroes, is often akin to aloof mentors, wise elders.

It’s based on their own understanding of "order" and "justice" in their actions.

To most humans, they appear more like short-lived "children" or adorable cats and dogs.

It’s not that their intentions are malicious, but this inherently presents an unequal relationship.

Furthermore, metallic dragons are very family-oriented; it is exceptional for young dragons or dragon beasts to be contacted by humans, eliminating the possibility of humans being "angel investors."

Excluding all these factors, suppose a reserve Dragon Knight encounters a giant dragon, and both parties take a liking to each other upon meeting eyes, still other conditions must be met.

Firstly, the compatibility between the giant dragon and the Dragon Knight must be sufficiently high, otherwise, the contract will also fail.

Also, the Dragon Knight’s faction must possess substantial and stable economic strength to regularly provide the necessary food, treasures, and other rare items the giant dragon requires.

This difficulty far exceeds Gauss’ past life’s acquisition of a "supercar" by countless times.

Thus, when Gauss initially detected the presence of the Red Dragon Beast through Clay Magic, he only briefly considered the idea of becoming a Dragon Knight before sweeping it aside.

His current strength clearly cannot subdue this Red Dragon Beast.

Even if briefly using a special state to suppress the opponent, then what?

The scroll that can contract a dragon beast is of high standards, beyond the reach of low-level Adventurers.

Moreover, he doesn’t possess the materials to support it.

Once the dragon beast regains its vigor, it would become a bomb ready to explode at any moment, with a high risk of backlash.