Chapter 536: Dark Demon’s Missile Dragon Pillar Power (4k)
Seeing that the zombie Tyrannomon was gradually regaining its senses, Olivia lowered her hand from blocking the bone claw and took a step back, smoothing out her skirt before looking at the young master’s silhouette.
The fierce aura emitted by the zombie Tyrannomon was terrifying, but it was even more astonishing that the young master could suppress that ferocity.
But thinking about it, it was normal for him.
A gentle smile appeared on Olivia’s lips.
…
Before the zombie Tyrannomon’s head that was pressed against the ground, Dark was equally delighted.
If he had to choose one magic golem with the deepest bond among all, it would definitely be the imp beast.
Even the fairy Eevee who clung to him every day did not share as much mental connection as the imp beast.
However, their “bond” was still at an introductory stage.
To achieve what Red the Mind Magus did, creating an almost tangible “mental bond” with a magic golem, there was still a long road ahead.
At that time, he wouldn’t need to use “Three Flower Technique” to communicate with the imp beast; he could simply think it.
Because the “mental bond” itself was the application of mental power!
Dark released the “Solo Sword Sheath” and gently hugged the zombie Tyrannomon’s head with both hands, whispering softly, “Imp Beast, remember this feeling. It will help you stay rational at any time.”
The zombie Tyrannomon nodded slightly and tried to rub against Dark.
But its head was too large, so Dark quickly stopped it and stepped back, reverting from the “Moon Goddess” armed form.
The massive mana consumption left him somewhat uncomfortable, but that was all.
He shook his neck and drew the magic card 【Curse Cage: Imp Beast】—after the imp beast evolved, this magic card had become 【Curse Cage: Zombie Tyrannomon】!
The evolution completed by the imp beast through “Pride IV” was indeed recorded by the magic card.
Just like when it evolved from “Pride III” to “Demon Beast,” it only needed a successful guidance once to complete the next evolution based on the recorded information, without needing further guidance.
Supporting the imp beast’s evolution ultimately relied on the highest-level “Capital Sin Card.”
There was a fundamental difference between low-level and high-level “Capital Sin Cards,” playing merely a guiding and promoting role throughout the evolution process.
This meant that as long as it wasn’t interfered with again, the imp beast could evolve into “Zombie Tyrannomon” using the incomplete “Pride IV.”
The current key issue was how to help the imp beast maintain its rationality after evolving again.
Dark could only think of repeated practice.
Its magic golem possessed intelligence and learning ability, and through repeated practice, it could gradually familiarize itself with the feeling of evolution, thus avoiding being consumed by chaos.
While the “Zombie Tyrannomon” hadn’t reverted yet, Dark injected mana into the 【Curse Cage: Zombie Tyrannomon】 and quickly checked its information.
[Card Name: Zombie Tyrannomon]
[Type: Elemental Card]
[Level: ??????]
[Race: Undead]
[Attributes: Dark/Dragon]
[Mana: 2800]
[Attack: 3800]
[Defense: 3200]
[Ultimate Skills: Zeroth Order Cruise Missile, Annihilation Hunter, Curse Breath, Death Claw.]
It matched his expectations.
“Zombie Tyrannomon” indeed entered the third tier, though only at seven stars. However, this should have little to do with the incomplete “Pride IV.”
If he could identify the problem and create a complete “Pride IV,” it might allow the imp beast to evolve into a stronger fully-evolved form.
“Imp Beast” – “Demon Beast” – [??]
Dark pondered and continued reading.
“Zombie Tyrannomon” belonged to the undead race, possessing dark and dragon attributes. Its mana value was very low due to the loss of flesh, only around 3000 points.
But its entire skeleton was strong, providing a defense of 3200 points, which was not weak among seven-star magic golems.
Its most prominent feature was undoubtedly its ferocious attack!
For a zombie Tyrannomon that only retained combat instincts, a basic attack exceeding the top seven-star value by three hundred points was the best confirmation of its combat capability.
And its ultimate skills were primarily destructive.
The most notable ultimate skill was the organic missile launched from its spine—”Zeroth Order Cruise Missile!”
[Zeroth Order Cruise Missile: An organic missile grown from the remaining flesh on Zombie Tyrannomon’s spine, capable of causing extra damage to organic targets.]
Its second ultimate skill was an enhanced version of “Zeroth Order Cruise Missile”—”Annihilation Hunter.”
[Annihilation Hunter: An organic missile grown from the remaining flesh on Zombie Tyrannomon’s spine, enhanced to have tracking capabilities, significantly increasing its power and range, capable of causing extra damage to organic targets.]
Basically, after evolving, the zombie Tyrannomon could only launch two missiles: “Zeroth Order Cruise Missile” and “Annihilation Hunter.”
Both ultimate skills were dark attribute, capable of devouring life and causing extra damage to organic targets.
The final ultimate skill—”Curse Breath”—was the zombie Tyrannomon’s “Dragon Breath!”
[Curse Breath: Zombie Tyrannomon spews corrosive black breath, causing weakness upon contact.]
The breath with dragon attributes came with a weakening curse.
The advantage likely lay in its short cooldown.
The last ultimate skill, “Death Claw,” was a typical enhancement-type ultimate skill.
[Death Claw: Zombie Tyrannomon manipulates death power to wrap around its claws, temporarily increasing attack power by 1000 points and adding additional corrosion damage.]
Any ultimate skill that increases stats was extremely useful for magic golems.
Moreover, “Death Claw” increased attack power by 1000 points!
Compared to this exaggerated boost, its minor corrosion damage was negligible.
Dark nodded slightly.
Overall, he was quite satisfied with the four ultimate skills of “Zombie Tyrannomon.”
“Death Claw” could enhance physical attacks.
“Curse Breath” was a short-cooldown ultimate skill, not particularly powerful but indirectly boosting attack distance and range.
“Zeroth Order Cruise Missile” and “Annihilation Hunter” were genuine ultimate skills!
Their power would not be inferior to the “Nine-Tailed Fox Beast’s” “Tengu”!
…
Although Dark wanted to test the actual power of “Zeroth Order Cruise Missile” and “Annihilation Hunter” immediately, the zombie Tyrannomon’s spinal meat had already been removed, leaving it for later.
When he had analyzed all the information about “Zombie Tyrannomon,” fifteen minutes had quietly passed.
Magic light radiated from the zombie Tyrannomon’s body.
Its massive skeletal form rapidly shrank in the light, transforming back into the imp beast’s appearance.
Dark extended his arms, and the imp beast fell from the air, landing limply between them and being held.
“Rest for a bit.”
Dark looked down and couldn’t resist stroking the imp beast’s head, feeling relieved.
…
The maids in the castle rushed over one after another, but Olivia dismissed them.
The laboratory was in disarray, with experimental tools and counters shattered and the ceiling torn in half.
Holding the imp beast, Dark looked at the mess and sighed, picking up the magic pen, thought bottle, and other important tools before turning to leave.
Today was August 28th.
Considering the experiment was not yet complete, he abandoned his initial plan to return to school by magic train and decided to take a flying dragon to the academy on August 31st.
But now that the experiment was finished, if he set off early tomorrow…
“It might be too hasty.”
Dark shook his head.
Returning to school by magic train, although it took three days and was not comfortable during the journey, was the choice of most students and carried a subtle sense of ceremony.
That was why he initially considered it.
But now, there was no point in insisting.
Next, he planned to further analyze the “Pride IV” card, find the missing parts from the experiment, and prepare for future improvements.
Once he successfully created the first complete “Pride IV,” it would signify a new phase in his research on capital sins.
He looked forward to it.
But he couldn’t rush it.
As he walked out of the laboratory holding the imp beast, Olivia approached from behind, her faint scent quickly approaching.
Dark stopped.
Olivia whispered in his ear, “Young Master, there’s a welcome banquet for Miss Joie and Mr. Jon tonight. Will you attend?”
“Joie and Jon?” Dark paused slightly, puzzled, “When did they send the invitation?”
Olivia replied, “Last night. They probably started planning it after confirming that you weren’t going to hold a welcome banquet.”
Dark understood.
Olivia hadn’t informed him last night because he was focused on the experiment and didn’t want to be distracted.
“Are they planning to return to school by magic train early tomorrow?” Dark asked.
Olivia nodded, “Probably.”
Dark said, “That’s a shame. We could have traveled together.”
Olivia couldn’t help but laugh lightly.
Although the young master expressed regret, this might actually be good news for Joie and Jon.
Dark waved his hand casually and said, “Since they’ve invited us, we can’t refuse. Let’s get ready.”
Olivia immediately responded, “Yes, Young Master.”
…
Jon and Joie were only one year younger than Dark and had received admission invitations from Saint Maryann Academy at the end of July.
Apart from different hairstyles, the twins’ facial features and body types were nearly identical.
Perhaps in a few years, when they grow up, their body types will show noticeable differences.
But currently, it’s hard to tell them apart.
Dark once took them swimming in the waterfall pool in the backyard, where they played with the adorable rare water creatures, creating relatively pleasant childhood memories.
However, since then, they gradually drifted apart.
Now that Jon and Joie are about to become first-year students at Saint Maryann Academy, they will have a lot of time to interact in the future, hoping they can get along harmoniously.
…
But when Dark took another step, Olivia added, “Young Master, there’s one more thing.”
Dark paused and asked, “What is it?”
Olivia said, “Princess Anna and Princess Angie will also host a banquet at the palace.”
Dark frowned, “When?”
Compared to Jon and Joie’s family-style banquet, Anna and Angie’s banquet would be more complex and formal.
He didn’t particularly enjoy such occasions.
If possible…
“It’s tomorrow evening,” Olivia said.
Dark quickly replied, “Then it seems like setting off by magic train early tomorrow might be a great choice.”
Olivia couldn’t help but smile and said, “Royal invitations are hard to decline. Since your experiments are complete, there’s no reason to refuse.”
Dark said, “I know. I didn’t expect to have to rush these last two days.”
Olivia replied, “After all, it’s both a welcome banquet and a farewell banquet…”
…
Regardless of when Jon, Joie, Anna, and Angie’s welcome banquets are held, Dark is at most going through the motions.
Before tonight’s departure, he still has time for at least one more experiment.
Though the “Pride IV” card is incomplete, it did enable the imp beast to obtain a new evolutionary form.
Therefore, theoretically, it should work on two magical beasts.
Even if it doesn’t enable the magical beasts “Magical Beast: Eevee” and “Magical Beast: Ditto” to obtain new evolutionary forms, it could still increase their star ratings.
For example, elevating Ditto to six stars or seven stars, or having Eevee evolve into a six-star or seven-star “Sun Eevee.”
The issue lies in whether it can elevate them to the third tier.
Aside from these two magical beasts, the “Pride IV” card is most likely to be effective on “Deoxys”!
Unlike the deeply rooted dark attribute of the “Imp Beast,” Deoxys is purely light attribute, perfectly matching the attribute inclination of “Pride IV.”
Since this “Pride IV” enabled the “Imp Beast” to obtain a new evolutionary form, there’s no reason it can’t do the same for “Deoxys.”
This is what Dark is most looking forward to.
Even if it’s very challenging, he hopes “Deoxys” can evolve into a “Celestial Beast”!
Additionally, “Lion Beast,” another embodiment of “Pride,” may also obtain a new evolutionary form or star rating.
Furthermore, injecting this “Pride IV” into the “Primordial Dragon Egg” is highly likely to produce a new Blue-Eyed White Dragon!
