Reincarnated with the King’s Power

Chapter 76

“That was fast.”

Killian said as he watched Sharle step through the gate, carrying a backpack.

She had just returned after visiting her family for three days to craft a magic tool.

“You’re underestimating the skills of a creation magician.”

“Not at all.”

Killian shrugged as he took the magic tool from Sharle.

A 5-star creation magician was generally treated as being one rank higher.

This was because not only did they possess a delicate touch in handling a Mana Heart, but their understanding of mana circuits also surpassed that of ordinary magicians.

“What’s this?”

“Have Hazard wear it around his neck.”

Killian carefully examined the magic tool Sharle handed him.

It was a black metal, circular ring.

The sparkling jewel embedded in the center was the one he had received from Cali Eurasia as a reward for saving Paian.

“It may look ordinary, but I’ve engraved Polymorph magic on it. I’ve also enhanced its size and elasticity, so it won’t break easily.”

In addition to that, she said it was enchanted with Size Control magic, which allowed it to expand and contract according to the wearer.

“Hazard, come here.”

At Killian's call, Hazard, who had been rolling around on one side, poked his head out.

Despite being only one year old, he was so plumply fleshed out that the title of ‘obese lizard’ suited him well.

[Yoong~]

A small pair of wings fluttered on the back of the creature as it crawled over, moving its short limbs.

“Oh my, how cute.”

Sharle murmured, cupping her cheeks with both hands.

“Don’t be fooled by its appearance. It wasn’t called the strongest creature for nothing.”

Killian said as he fastened the magic tool around the approaching Hazard’s neck.

Click.

As the lock connected, the magic tool shrank to fit his neck.

As if finding it strange, Hazard scratched the magic tool with his short claws, but not a single scratch appeared.

“The durability is decent.”

“Is it just the durability? I’ve set it to react only to the Young Master’s mana and my own.”

“Why yours?”

“It’s a device to hide Hazard’s identity. If something goes wrong, shouldn’t I be able to use my mana as well?”

“Hmm….”

“Don’t be needlessly suspicious and just infuse your mana into it.”

At Sharle’s urging, Killian injected his blue mana into the necklace.

Fwoosh.

As the necklace reacted and the Polymorph magic activated, Hazard’s appearance, engulfed in blue mana, began to change.

His scales disappeared and fur grew.

His bulging belly receded, and his limbs, which were short compared to his torso, elongated.

In less than ten seconds, the winged, obese lizard had transformed into a four-legged beast.

“……”

“……”

Killian, who had been looking down at the completely transformed figure, tilted his head.

“I told you to make it a wolf, but this is… clearly a dog.”

Killian said as he checked Hazard’s round ears, vaguely pointed teeth, and claws that didn't feel threatening at all.

“That’s strange. I’m certain I engraved the image of a wolf into the Polymorph magic.”

Killian and Sharle looked at Hazard with dubious expressions.

[Yooong~]

“This guy, could it be…”

“……”

“He changed the magic to his own liking.”

At Killian’s guess, Sharle’s eyes sparkled.

“I’d like to say it’s impossible… but for a member of the Dragon race, blessed by mana, it might not be impossible.”

Killian looked at Hazard, who was lying on his back with his belly exposed, with a dumbfounded expression.

“Don’t worry. If you look closely, he does look like a wolf pup.”

Sharle said as she rubbed Hazard’s belly.

“How does that look like a wolf in any way?”

Killian shook his head.

If the Annihilation Squad Leader of Eurasia were to walk around with such a dog, he would be met with ridicule rather than intimidation.

‘Well, I guess that could have its own reverse charm. It would be perfect for making the enemy let their guard down.’

Even in ancient times, the Dragon race was the most powerful existence, second only to the Gods.

He didn't know why they had suddenly gone extinct.

He could only speculate that something must have happened with the Gods.

‘Even if it’s a one-year-old hatchling, once its abilities awaken, it can exert power comparable to a Superhuman. I’ll have to look for a trainer as soon as I return to the family.’

Sharle seemed to have had a similar thought.

“It seems we’ll have to train him.”

“We should entrust him to an expert before he picks up any weird habits.”

“Are you thinking of training him as a killer dog?”

“Look here. Even you’re calling it a dog.”

“Oh my, how cute.”

Sharle touched Hazard’s cheeks as if trying to change the subject.

[Yoong~]

Hazard, as if not displeased, buried his head in Sharle’s chest.

Not content with that, he even wagged his rump, putting on a cute act.

[Yooong~]

“Cute~”

[Yoong~ Yooong~]

“Lovely~”

Every time Sharle’s hand touched him, Hazard twisted his body to the fullest and snorted.

It made him realize anew that Hazard was male.

“Hazard.”

[Yoong~]

Hazard, who had been buried in Sharle’s embrace, peeked his head out.

He couldn't speak human language, but it seemed he could roughly understand it.

“Get used to the Polymorph before we return to the family.”

[Yong?]

“Maintain the Polymorph state unless you are alone with me. Let’s start with handling mana.”

[Yoong?]

Hazard tilted his head.

“Young Master, Hazard is just a one-year-old dragon. It’s troublesome if you try to cram too much into him at once.”

“He may look like this, but he possesses a Dragon Heart. The very fact that he altered the Polymorph magic to his liking is not normal.”

“You speak as if you’ve seen a dragon yourself.”

Killian didn't answer and instead raised his mana.

[Yoong?]

Hazard shook his head from side to side.

But Killian, unfazed, overlaid his blue mana onto the creature’s body.

[Yoong!]

Hazard’s eyes widened in surprise.

The Polymorph into a wolf (?) form was released, and he had reverted to an obese lizard flapping its flightless wings.

Even so, the creature quickly began to hold the blue mana around its scales.

“Good. Get used to that power.”

[Yong yong. Yooong.]

Contrary to his will, after about a minute, Hazard began to show signs of being burdened by Killian’s mana.

“My goodness. A Superhuman is forcibly injecting mana into a one-year-old. According to what the Young Master said, a Dragon Heart must be handled more delicately than a Mana Heart.”

“Anyone would think you’re the one with experience raising a dragon.”

“It’s basic knowledge not to expect too much from a newborn creature. Hazard, you think so too… hmm…?”

[Yong. Yong. Yong. Yong.]

“……”

Sharle, unable to finish her sentence, shut her mouth.

The blue mana was being sucked into Hazard’s mouth.

‘Is he eating mana?’

It was different from how Aether or the scabbard absorbed mana.

Hazard was truly eating the mana.

He drank it down without hesitation, as if quenching his thirst with cool, fresh water.

Just as all of the 1-star equivalent mana Killian had emitted disappeared.

[Burp.]

Blue mana began to rise from the body of the burping Hazard.

It was an amount not even reaching the 1-star level, but it was definitely Killian’s mana.

“Astonishing. I’ve never heard of the Dragon race eating mana.”

“There’s no mention of it in the ancient records either.”

Killian and Sharle looked at each other’s faces before turning their gazes to Hazard.

“Let’s check one more time.”

“Let’s check one more time.”

This time, Sharle emitted a 3-star level of mana and overlaid it on Hazard.

[Yong. Yong. Yong. Yong.]

With an innocent face, Hazard ate the mana again.

This time, he even raised his fern-like claws.

[Burp~]

And a refreshing burp.

A moment later, violet mana began to rise from Hazard’s body.

“This guy, is he a variant?”

“If he’s a hybrid, that could be possible.”

While the two were having a deep conversation about Hazard’s identity.

[Yong…….]

Hazard trembled, showing signs of discomfort.

“Could it be that he ate too much mana?”

Even if it was a dragon, it was a creature that had been born less than a week ago.

There was bound to be a price for the bizarre act of eating mana.

“Hazard, is your stomach upset?”

Sharle asked as she stroked Hazard’s head.

Shake shake.

The creature shook its head, and then.

[Yooo……oong…….]

It soon opened its mouth as if in struggle.

“……”

“……”

A strange sense of pressure emanated from Hazard.

It didn't take long for the two to identify the source of that pressure.

Boooong.

A heat source gathered in Hazard’s open mouth.

“Young Master… could this be…”

“Get back!”

Killian stepped in front of Sharle and drew his sword.

BOOM!

“Cough….”

Sharle coughed amidst the dust and dirt.

The surroundings were filled with the broken debris of the building.

It was the result of Hazard’s breath, which Killian had deflected, destroying the laboratory ceiling and causing it to collapse.

Killian looked down at his tingling arm.

A power strong enough to make a Superhuman’s body tingle, even if he hadn’t enveloped it in mana.

The level of mana Hazard had spat out was that of a 5-star.

‘He fused acidity and evil energy into his breath.’

The addition of two attributes had even melted the Shield magic engraved on the laboratory ceiling.

Not far away stood Hazard, not knowing what to do.

[Yoong~]

Tears welled up in the eyes of Hazard, who had instinctively realized his mistake.

This was a creature whose breath came out with a single burp.

There was no telling what would happen if he burst into tears.

Pat.

Killian stroked Hazard’s head.

“Don’t cry just because you caused a little accident.”

[……Yong.]

“To call it a little accident, the risk is quite substantial.”

Sharle muttered, looking at the gaping hole in the ceiling.

“Once he can use his breath freely… it’ll only be a matter of time before it surpasses the magic of an Arch Mage. If his existence becomes known, many will be after him.”

“We’ll have to raise him in a safe place until he’s strong enough to protect himself.”

“Surely you’re not thinking of taking him to the family?”

“Of course, I have to take him. I can’t keep him here forever.”

“No way.”

Sharle continued, her face shocked.

“If the Young Master takes him around, he’ll be found out in no time. You should rather leave him to me.”

She claimed that she still had several more laboratories and that she could raise Hazard without having to worry about anyone’s prying eyes.

“If that’s the case, there’s a suitable person in Eurasia as well.”

“A suitable person…”

“The Head Apothecary was already wondering why I was taking so many recovery potions.”

“……”

A family elder who was as proficient in mana as Sharle, knowledgeable about various living creatures, and possessed his own independent laboratory.

“It’s a shame, but it seems our journey together ends here.”

Killian thought of the Superhuman of Eurasia as he stroked Hazard’s chin.

From the beginning, Sharle’s role was only up to the hatching of the egg.

Besides, she too had obtained significant biological data, so it wouldn't have been a loss for her.

“That’s so mean.”

Like a child not wanting to have her things taken away, Sharle hugged Hazard and glared at Killian.

***

“Hazard, you can’t forget me.”

[Yong~!!]

“Anyone would think you were his parent.”

Ignoring Killian’s words, Sharle fastened a bracelet onto Hazard’s leg.

It was a tool that could stably control 6-star level mana.

“You’re giving him more than he deserves.”

“If you know that, then you should visit often with Hazard. We’ll need to stay in close contact for the Declaration of the Kingdom anyway.”

Sharle said, looking at the pendant around Killian’s neck.

The pendant, which had undergone a day of additional work, was newly engraved with the coordinates of the Hut and this laboratory.

It meant that the two of them now had a secret place that only they knew about.

Killian, holding Hazard, stood on the warp stone that Sharle had activated.

“See you again.”

[Yooong~]

Violet mana enveloped them.

“By the time we next meet, you’ll be a prince.”

With Sharle’s words as the last.

The figures of the Human and the dragon disappeared.