“We are chimaeras.” Potolo said with a bow.
“Chimaeras?” Matthew had heard of them before.
The chimaera that Matthew knew originally was a creature with the body of a lion, a tail of a snake and also a goat head sticking out of its back. However, in this world, Matthew learned that chimeras were essentially a creature that has a composite DNA of multiple creatures and exists as one being.
A chimaera in this world, according to books, was only a lump of meat with no fixed features and a vicious appetite. It will eat creatures it comes across by absorbing their prey into their body. Then, depending on what they ate, they will morph to take their prey’s shape, features, intelligence and even abilities.
Their origin was unknown but research about them had proved that they were very dangerous creatures. There had been multiple chimaera rampage cases in the past. However, most
Matthew confronted the crazed Potolo bravely. Potolo who had turned into a monster of mixed features was attacking Matthew without stopping. His attacks were fast and heavy.Each of those attacks that Matthew managed to block sent shock to his bones. He felt it but miraculously, he didn’t feel the pain he was expecting. Matthew was again astonished but he didn’t let his guard down.Each time Potolo attacks with his limbs, a loud *swish* can be heard, telling how fast his attacks were. Each time his attacks hits, a loud *boom* resounded and a shockwave was created.Despite that, Matthew was able to see all of his attacks and blocked them. He couldn’t dodge them because apparently his body couldn’t keep up with his reflex. Even so, this seemed too abnormal even to Matthew.‘I’ve only been training to control my astra better. Why am I this good?’ Matthew asked h
Blackwood Mountain. A place where ‘normal’ was not applicable. Everything from the soil, the water, the air, the plants and the animals, were all abnormal. The cause of this was because of the mana density in the area.The density of mana was enough to slowly kill anything or permanently give them sickness. Everyone, everything that passes through this part would be abnormal enough to withstand the mana poisoning.It was also the first place Mala remembered. In a way, her home.The first time she opened her eyes, she saw a clear blue sky. Her body was ticklish because of the grass that touched her back. She was naked.She raised her left hand to her face. She looked at it with curiosity. She didn’t even know what it was at first. She raised her back and sat up.She looked left and right, up and down. She was not at all familiar with the place. She looked at her
A fierce battle between Matthew and the chimaeras began. With three against one, Matthew was getting pushed back.Each opponent had more than two limbs, one of them reached up to eight. The combo of two ground attackers and one from the air was really putting Matthew to the test.‘Damn, guess I really should’ve just ran away.’ He said in his heart.:To be honest, it’s not like you’ll lose. If you go all out that is:‘If I have to, I will exert a little more. But for now, I have an idea.’Matthew said he had an idea to overcome this. He focused on his astral flow within his body. He switched from pouring astra into his muscles to his nervous system. He merely changed the ratio of it.What he theorised was that he could increase both his speed and reflex while sacrificing a bit of strength. Even though it might be good
In an alleyway that was dark and there weren’t many people around, there was a boy with blonde golden hair and a girl with bright pink hair.Matthew had seen this before. That’s right, when he was following Chia. This scene was replaying again.Matthew knew that this was just a dream because this was the second time after all. However, unlike the first time, Matthew could properly see the features of everything.The sun was already half through the noon and was headed to evening. The shadow created by the buildings made the alley darker than the street. There were two grown men in black suits lying on the ground. Matthew remembered that the boy beat them and let the woman go away.Matthew felt a strange resonance between him and the boy. When Matthew squinted his eyes to get a closer look, he saw the boy’s face.“Is that… Me?” Matthew asked wi
Matthew opened his eyes to a shocking surprise. The three chimaera siblings that he thought would be annihilated from his last attack were noisily eating by a campfire until they noticed Matthew.“How?” Matthew asked in one word as he couldn’t even describe what exactly he wanted to ask.“Ah, he’s awake! Quick, wipe your mouths!” Potolo forcefully wiped the mouths of Bartolo and Mala.After being told to wipe their mouths, all of them stood up and headed toward Matthew and…“We are glad that you have recovered, Master.”And they were down on one knee and said that with their heads low.Matthew was utterly shocked again. “Wha…”“Master has been asleep for a few hours. It seemed the cause of it was body exhaustion. If you are hungry, then please help yourself to
Matthew was looking up. His eyes were filled with surprise and astonishment. A giant shadow forecast over him as well the chimaeras behind him.The owner of the shadow was a large winged being with bluewhite scales. Its eyes were green and shone dimly in its own shadow. Its wings made it appear bigger. It was standing on two legs and it also had a pair of arms. It gave off a very intimidating presence with just its appearance alone.It was the Elemental Dragon Emperor, Platinum!…..A few minutes ago…It was the day after Matthew fought the chimaera siblings. Matthew had woken up to a surprise when the chimaeras survived his attack and even more so when they suddenly proclaimed him as their master. Well, only Potolo was very enthusiastic about that.Matthew accepted them since they might be useful later. He was invited to dinner by the siblings
The Alpine Mountain, also known as Mount Alps, was one of the many mountains on the Rex mountain range. It was the highest peak in the world with more than 5000 metres in height. It was smaller than the tallest mountain that Matthew knew.Matthew, along with his chimaera servants, were headed to that mountain on the back of the Elemental Dragon Emperor, Platinum, who invited them to her home for some reason. Not far behind was a dragon with green scales that was an apprentice of Platinum named Chloe.They were flying at about cruising speed since Matthew didn’t feel the rush of air on his face that much, but they soon arrived at their destination. Platinum did not fly all the way to the peak. She flew to about a third of the height where they could see a large open area in front of a cave that was also big. One could maybe even build a house there.Platinum landed in the middle of the open area. Platinum was also q
“I am your grandmother.” The woman in front of Matthew said.Matthew was more than just surprised. He also thought it was ridiculous. She looked way too young to give the impression of a grandmother. In Matthew’s common sense, it sounded impossible. But he also felt that it was true.“Grandma?” Matthew subconsciously said that.The woman’s smile became wider and tears welled up in her eyes.“I never thought I would be able to hear those words from my grandchildren. Matthew, I am so, so happy to see you.”The woman hugged Matthew tightly. Matthew still had a look of surprise on his face. He slowly moved his hands and hugged her back as he closed his eyes as if really embracing her. He really did feel like she was, as she says, his grandmother.Platinum simply smiled watching the family reunion. Chloe was astonish