Chapter 276: A Shocking Experiment and the Dragon Crystal (1/2)

Chapter 276: A Shocking Experiment and the Dragon Crystal

“It is a human. Only, it knows the Parasitic Mutation skill.”

Figaro abruptly became dejected as he said, “I originally believed that I had succeeded as there were no issues immediately after I grafted these two dragon limbs onto its body. But several days ago, weakness suddenly completely pervaded its body. It didn’t have enough vitality to withstand the drugs I administered alongside the assault of foreign particles.”

“As for the dragon limbs, there are more than enough dragon corpses within the abyss of Fallen Shadow Valley for me to use.” Figaro continued, “You kids should be familiar with how even after dragons and six or seven gate arcane masters die, their bodies will remain intact due to the powerful arcane energies trapped within.”

“The legends were right. There are actually dragon corpses within this main campsite of the Evil Dragon Followers!” Ivan, Charlotte, and the others couldn’t help but exchange glances.

“How many days passed after the successful grafting before it showed weakness,” Ferguillo asked.

Figaro dispiritedly responded, “Three months and seven days.”

“A full three months and seven days?!” Charlottle exclaimed.

She had assumed that it had only remained stable for several days.

But she soon learned from the old gnome scholar that these dragon corpses left over from the Era of the War with Dragons had become impervious to the passing of time. It was because they had been too powerful while they were still alive. All the arcane particles which remained within them when they died caused the arcane energy around them to form a barrier which kept them intact.

Furthermore, the bodies of these dragons were naturally strong and sturdy to begin with.

Thus, even if it was only a pair of limbs being grafted on, the increase in strength of the arcane master was too great to be measured.

The fellow before them, who was likely a poor Evil Dragon Follower, had already spent three months assimilating with the dragon limbs. It seemed like the old gnome was not far from succeeding in his research.

If the scholar had succeeded even slightly earlier, if many Evil Dragon Followers had managed to become grafted with dragon parts… then this current war, would it still be the way it was? Just how strong would the Evil Dragon Followers have been?

A cold sweat emerged atop Charlotte’s body.

But then, Figaro added one more sentence. “It is my life’s goal to be able to graft the most powerful parts of those powerful ancient dragons and arcane masters onto today’s arcane masters while still retaining all of their power, or as much as possible!”

“……” Wilde audibly swallowed.

If the old gnome truly succeeded, it would be unbelievable. For many powerful dragons and arcane masters, they would have one or two extremely powerful parts to their body depending on their bloodline and the skills they trained in. This was especially true for dragons which didn’t have a dragon crystal, as the energy which would normally originate from the dragon crystal would originate from throughout their entire body instead.

“Old man, stop spouting rubbish. How could this possibly succeed?” Stingham derided as he contemptuously sneered, “If one could truly pick and match parts to graft onto oneself as you are suggesting… to pick only the strongest and most powerful option for every part of the body, wouldn’t the result be insane?”

“How can it be impossible?! Let me tell you now, if this fellow’s vitality had been strong enough, then perhaps I would have already succeeded!” Upon hearing Stingham’s ridicule, the old gnome abruptly burst in anger. But a moment later, he abruptly became excited as he looked at Stingham and said, “You seem to be bursting with vitality. At least, it is much stronger than this Stewart. Why don’t you cooperate with me? Perhaps I will succeed this time!”

“Stewart? You’re saying that that is Bringer of Calamity Stewart?” Ivan and Juan sharply inhaled as they looked at the grotesque humanoid figure.

Nicknamed the ‘Bringer of Calamity’, Stewart was an extremely famous Evil Dragon Follower since many years ago. Prior to becoming an Evil Dragon Follower, he taught the elite students of Hawkmoon Academy.”

“Correct. That is him,” Figaro nodded.

“Another arcane master who ended up incurring their own destruction due to their greed for power,” Ivan spat in scorn.

“Why would I cooperate with you? Old man, have you lost your mind?” Stingham shrieked, “I have dragon’s blood to begin with. Why would I submit myself to alteration? I’m not crazy like you!”

“You idiot!” The old gnome was so infuriated that his upper lip trembled as he roared, “You dare insult my research?! So what if you have a dragon bloodline? You can merely use the powers of your specific bloodline. Furthermore, unlike those with pure human bloodlines, you are unable to merge with other bloodlines! Even if you found the inheritance of a sacred creature, you wouldn’t be able to receive it like an arcane master with a human bloodline! In the end, your bloodline is but trash! But my grafting techniques would allow you to evolve. I can guarantee that your limbs and body will all become incredibly powerful! As it is right now, any random dragon limb is stronger than you trash!”

“What?! You are calling me trash?!”

Stingham felt so furious that his nose nearly became crooked. He subconsciously rolled up his sleeves as if he was about to punch the old gnome when he abruptly broke into smiles. “Ah. Respected scholar Figaro, I shouldn’t have mocked your research. Anyway, do you have any methods of making me a little more handsome?”

“Scram!” the old gnome explosively roared. “I am not a plastic surgeon! And your foundation is too poor. It is impossible to make someone as ugly as you handsome.”

“What did you say? I’m ugly? The foundation is too poor?” Stingham’s eyes nearly bulged out of their sockets.