I was in a completely dark space. Even though it was pitch black, it was a strange space with starlight.

Immediately, black light gathered and the Evil Dragon King appeared.

You already know the rules, don't you?　Just so you know, I'm not going to allow you to use a little starry-headed girl or anything else this time.''

Right!

''I understand. Are the other rules the same as before?

"Mm. That's all there is to it.

So we prepare. Only est oration in hand. Noah is a technique type. The more weapons he has, the bigger the gaps become. The key to this is how well you can deal with Noah's techniques with the most effective weapons.

We're ready.

Then let the ordeal begin!

A two-legged, jet-black dragon appears. Its head has distorted, curved horns and is covered in a black mist.

An Underworld Dragon?
?　?　?

With a name like that, a hellish dragon...

Unleash your treasure!

Now we're ready for this one. Now, what abilities do you have?

The Underworld Dragon's eyes turn bright red. Something's coming!

A reddish-brown lightning bolt appears from the space around me and tries to block my movements. Is this an evil eye enhancement skill?

But when the golden wool robe glows, it obliterates the lightning bolt. I'm not in a state of flux right now!

Then the Underworld Dragon raises his hand and black flames gather. Let them!

Gamma Ray Burst!

"The Shining

The light approaches the Underworld Dragon, but just before it hits it, it dissipates when it hits the black fog. Bullshit!

An Underworld Dragon's mass of black fire was thrown at me, but I dodged it with a shrinking ground and closed the gap between us.

That's when I jumped up. The Underworld Dragon's eyes light up and I am suddenly attacked and blown away.

It worked~...what? What was that? It's like the Lesser Dragon attack we had so often at Master Skaaha's place...

I look down. So... you can take them all by surprise. But if we know the species, we can deal with it.

Then the Underworld Dragon points its hand towards me. Then a wave technique is released.

I dodge with a shrug and jump up again. Then its eyes light up. The same hand doesn't work!

Starlight!

Estorations shine and the shadow dragon that tried to attack me with its claws disappears. It may be shadow manipulation or a shadow summoning ability, but I got it with this one!

"Teleportation.

I close my pause and swing the Estorations down.

'Dragon Hole!'

An attack that I thought I had decided on slipped through... spiritualization!

I barely guard against the Underworld Dragon's tail attack.

I think as I use my magic to recover. I have to manage to break through the reification and the black fog... okay.

As I decide on a plan, countless black needles appear from the space around the Underworld Dragon. There's a wide area attack technique, after all! I already know the weaknesses of this technique!

Teleportation!

I move in front of the Underworld Dragon. This type of technique, which attacks from the wings or the perimeter, has a weakness that causes the front of me to be ripped off.

''Dragon Hole!''

Then again, this time my shadow escapes me, and the Underworld Dragon comes to bite me from my shadow. I use the rune of power to stop it from eating me.

Let's go! New magic!

"Thunder Vortex.

Countless lightning bolts explode in the Underworld Dragon's mouth. While the Underworld Dragon is screaming, he chants a fly and escapes. I'm tired of being eaten by the dragon.

I completely misread the attack and defense earlier... but still, that black fog doesn't seem to have any effect on the inside. Then I already know the effective magic.

The Underworld Dragon is angry and attacks me with its claws.

''Starlight!　Dragon Hole!

I ducked my claws and blocked the shadow ability with starlight. How about this!

The Underworld Dragon ducks with a spiritualization and bites again. But the Underworld Dragon senses the danger. It's too late!

"A dimension bomb.

The interior of the Underworld Dragon's body explodes one by one, and the Underworld Dragon crashes down.

Now, here's the real deal...

That was when I thought about it. The Underworld Dragon turns into a shadow, and when it revives, it damages me. This is... the Curse Annihilation Charge!

But the reverse scale doesn't activate. Then it flies through the air. I take a dimension bomb and it revives again, damaging me...oh, this is an annoying pattern.

I restore my life and magic. Now, let's call it a long game.

As a result, we'll fight until the Underworld Dragon's magic power is exhausted. If we use sealing magic to seal off the dragon techniques and unknown high-powered magic, our advantage will be in our favor, as we have no means of recovering from the huge magic consumption.

Even so, every time we revived, the seal would be removed and it was too much trouble. Still, a win is a win. That's where Info comes in.

'Congratulations!　''I've cleared the Trial of the Evil Dragon!

'The level of sealing magic has reached 30. I've acquired the sealing magic [Rune Weapon].

Then the Evil Dragon King comes down.

That's why we are the Evil Dragon. No matter how many times you've been killed, you'll still come back to life and persistently go after the prey you've targeted. It will never, ever forgive you for your bitterness, curses, and begging for forgiveness. It is I who will track them down and make them despair.

I'm afraid... it's like a vicious stalker. I ask the Evil Underworld Dragon King a question.

''After all, the Underworld Dragon didn't use the Gyakusha, why is that?　You don't own it by any chance.

"All dragons have scales when it comes to this realm. They just didn't use it.

Why is that?

"....because they're tired, I guess.

That's the reason! No, this dragon was noi!

''I have a feeling it would have been quicker to use the reverse scale?

It's one thing to be tired of being angry and another to be tired of playing.

That's...sure. I mean, was it playing? So Nowa is conscious...

He seems to have realized that Nowa had a mind of his own from the start.

What the hell? That's not a good idea!

'Don't worry... this is the fight Noah wanted. He said he didn't want you to tell him that if he knew you were conscious, he wouldn't play with you for real?

I've never had a duel or anything like that with Noah... if you assume that was a game, then Noah wanted to fight all along. This is something to think about.

It's a good thing I'm not the only one. Now you will live your life as you see fit. From this day forward, you are Dragoneut Dependence!

The Underworld Dragon glows and returns to Noah.

''Nowa has evolved into Dragon Newt Dependence. I have acquired [Shadow Dragon] for shadow control.''
''I've acquired the shadow needle, black flame, convergence, evil spirit, revival, black mist, reanimation, supersense, and reverse scale.
"The evil eye has evolved into the evil eye.
'The demerits of longevity have made it a day.

The evolved Nowa remains a gothic dress. However, the design has changed more like a dress than a garment, and she wears black stockings.

Before we wake up, let's check his status.

Name Noah: Dragon Newt Obsession Lv 30 to Dragon Newt Dependence Lv 1

Life force 90 to 140.
Magic power 198 to 248.
Strength 72→122
Defensive value 57 to 97.
Agility 90 to 140
Dexterity value 154 to 204

skill

Shadow Manipulation Lv 15 Flight Lv 11 -> Flying Lv 11 Curse Attack Lv 7 -> Curse Destroyer Lv 7 Shadow Detection Lv 15 Shadow Movement Lv 9　
Shadow Needle Lv 1 Shadow Hiding Lv 21 Shadow Binding Lv 20→Shadow Curse Lv 20 Shadow Summoning Lv 7 Shadow Summoning Lv 14　
Mimicry Lv 8 Night vision Lv 25 Evil eye Lv 10 -> Magic eye Lv 10 Dark wave motion Lv 8 -> Dark wave motion Lv 8 Dark magic Lv 2　
Super Regeneration Lv 1 Black Flame Lv 1 Convergence Lv 1 Evil Qi Lv 1 Revive Lv 1 Black Fog Lv 1　
Reification Lv 1 Substitution Lv 2 Super Senses Lv 1 Reverse Scales Lv 1 Dragon Technique Lv 6　
Dragon Breath Lv 5 Dragon Magic Lv 2 Dragonization Lv 5 Evil Dragon Blessing Lv 8

Dependence...I mean dependence and~. Is it okay for Noah, who is just lounging around in the shadows, to be more dependent than he already is? I'm worried.

Then Noah wakes up and looks at me.

"...nii...too hard.

'Whoa!　It's not!　I don't know!　Or rather, that's what Noah would have wanted!

...I didn't say that.

Doubt! When I was arguing with Noah, the Evil Dragon King got angry.

If you want to have a lovers' quarrel, don't do it here. I'll take it back.''

Wait, wait. I was dropped, enveloped in an orange light on the way, and transitioned.


Name Takuto, Summoner of Favor, Lv2.

Vitality 122
Magic power 275
Strength 120.
Defensive Strength 70
Agility 90
Dexterity value 178

skill

Fighting lv 27, kicking lv 23, staff lv 35, one-handed sword lv 36, spear lv 23, sword lv 25.　
Throwing Lv 11 Chanting destruction Lv 5 -> Lv 8 Magic manipulation Lv 5 -> Lv 6 Summoning magic Lv 40 Sealing magic Lv 27 -> Lv 30　
Rune Magic Lv 11, Rider Lv 35, Alchemy Lv 23, Mining Lv 28, Logging Lv 36.　
Dismantling Lv 43 Appraisal Lv 33 Identification Lv 40 Rapid Magic Lv 4 -> Lv 6 Flame Magic Lv 4　
Earth magic Lv 5 Sea magic Lv 4 Dark magic Lv 6 Sacred magic Lv 12 Lightning magic Lv 35 -> Lv 36　
Explosive magic Lv 37 -> Lv 39 Wood magic Lv 27 Ice magic Lv 29 Space-time magic Lv 44 -> Lv 45 Beast magic Lv 4　
Delayed magic Lv 10 Continuous chanting Lv 16 -> Lv 19 Underwater action Lv 20 Shrinkage Lv 1 -> Lv 4 Reading Lv 16　
Cooking lv41 Feeding lv8 Fishing lv20 Synchronization lv24 Engage lv4 to lv5　
Linkage Lv 10