I Became A Zompirewolf

Chapter 451 Lich No More (3)

Grimmʼs transformation progressively got more bizarre with every passing moment. Red metallic scales replaced the skin as a thick tail grew out of his back. His face was deformed as well to resemble that of a crocodile.

”Out of all things he could have transformed into...” Lich mumbled.

”His appearance is quite intimidating; I agree with that.” Ashton replied, ”His appearance aside, it doesnʼt look like heʼll be much trouble to handle.”

”The appearance does not do justice to his capabilities.” Lich remarked, ”A Draconian should not be taken lightly. Not even by you.”

Draconian, an ancient species that were thought to be the descendants of the dragons based on their resemblance. Ashton had heard about them before, but only in tales. That said, the one in front of them was essentially a dragonʼs successor.

It was no surprise Lich was acting cautiously. Any descendant of a dragon was dangerous, especially the one created by the staff.

”Well, thereʼs no point chatting, is it?” Ashton said as he hurled Balmond towards Grimm.

It was best to take someone down while they were in the middle of transformation than let them become their most powerful self. However, Balmond couldnʼt even graze the Draconian.

The staff of Eden was protecting its holder by casting a barrier to prevent anyone from interrupting the transformation. Ashton and Lich both were powerless and could do nothing but watch.

[So thatʼs why the Precursors didnʼt kill Lilith before she transformed. Interesting.]

”Now is not the time to admire the staff,” Ashton reminded Astaroth, ”If you have an idea to interrupt the transformation, bark. Otherwise, shut it.”

[You moron, do you think you can do something even the Precursors couldnʼt?]

”...”

[Thatʼs what I thought. Instead of trying to do the impossible, think of ways to end him as soon as the transformation is complete.]

Astarothʼs words got Ashton thinking. Since Dragons were immune to poison and fire, using [Heavenʼs Downfall] or [Scorching Rain] were out of the question. Even if the abilities were practical, both of them were under cooldown.

”Atlas, try to hold him back for as long as you can.”

Atlas nodded and stood before his Master and Lich. Then Ashton turned towards Lich for advice. Since Lich knew about the Draconians so well, he should also know about their weaknesses. At least, thatʼs what Ashton was hoping for.

Sadly, his hopes were shattered a moment later when Lich shook his head, ”Master had faced a few Draconians in his lifetime, but defeating them was an arduous task. Apart from the Master, no one ever came close to defeating one, not even yours truly.”

Lich then proceeded to raise numerous skeletons to overwhelm Grimm when his transformation was complete. Ashton did the same, but he knew it was a meaningless tactic, nothing more.

They stood in silence, waiting for the inevitable. A sudden roar broke the silence. Grimmʼs transformation was complete, and as such, the staff was of no use to him. The Draconian did not hesitate before discarding the staff and charging straight at the skeletons.

Skeletal soldiers bearing shields immediately jumped ahead to slow the crazed beast. However, they did not last long. Draconianʼs momentum was a force to reckon with as he pushed through hordes of skeletons like twigs and headed straight towards Ashton.

It was then Ashton got a clear look at his enemy. Brandishing red scales and black engravings all over his body, Grimm stood a few metres away from him. His swollen, pale green eyes were solely focused on Ashton.

An aura of unquenchable bloodlust surrounded the Draconian.

”Why is the fucker so fixated on me?” Ashton raised an eyebrow, ”As far as I know, I havenʼt fucked anyoneʼs wife, have I?”

[Hm, maybe you fucked him instead?]

”What did I tell you about not protecting your feelings on others?” pan(da-n0vel.c)om

[... fuck you!]

”See, thatʼs what I was trying to say.”

Before Astaroth could continue firing his shots, Draconian fired something else. He released his fiery breath, and the skeletons between him and Ashton were turned to ash.

Grimm walked up to Ashton; his face was inches away from the mutantʼs. None of them backed down from the challenge until...

”Boo!”

Ashton said, and the next moment, Atlas grabbed the Draconian by his tail and flung him across the room. However, wings erupted out of the creatureʼs back as he stabilised himself in mid-air.