Chapter 109 - This Is How You Make Dragons (1/2)

Just before Merlin was about to release the spell, Will looked at his left hand which was now on his sword and somewhat frowned. After a snort, he removed his hand from his sword and crossed his arms in front of his chest. This action angered Merlin even more, as it was synonymous with Will saying 'I don't need to block your attack.'

In a fit of rage, Merlin pointed her had at Will and shouted, ”Sea Dragon's Roar!”

The massive dragon above Merlin roared as if it was angered by Will's action as well and charged at him with intense fervor. The charge was so intense that the winds kicked up somewhat blinding everyone temporarily. Everyone except Letty and Duke managed to use their own means to observe what was happening. Duke was at least in a better position. He pressed a few buttons and got a clear view of what had happened, what he saw flabbergasted him.

Merlin was quite aware of Will's current abilities. Sea Dragon's Roar wasn't simple water manipulation magic, it also had a lot of spiritual mana for summoning imbued within it. Hence although this was a dragon made from water, it was somewhat of a living creature in its own right. As soon as Will tries to absorb the dragon, it should be able to damage Will's own life-force with its own. Unfortunately, she had once again met her nemesis in this regard.

Radiant energy was a form of intent in the form of a life-force, capable of creating something living from nothing. As a user of Radiant Energy, Will had a ridiculous amount of life-force within his body. If Will was an ocean, then the dragon's own life energy would be like that of a single drop of water.

Will's reaction was quite simple. He simply raised a hand and created and vortex of water, sucking the dragon in. Merlin smirked at this and snorted. She had sparred with the Supremes many a time. Especially the one who was a Hydromancer, and thus had an understanding or two on how to deal with this tricky ability.

She developed this spell specifically to deal with the Hydromancer Supreme, known as Poseidon. Of course, although Merlin was far from Poseidon's level and skill, Merlin was more than confident in using this spell to deal with Will. But things did not quite go as she had planned.

There was no writhing in agony, no screams, not even a single impact. Her attack merely created some steam, which gathered behind Will.

Once the dragon had been absorbed by Will the vortex shrunk and disappeared in his hand. There was a slight flash of green light within his body, resulting in a burp, but nothing after that.

”Thanks for the drink. I just happened to be thirsty,” said Will with a smug grin. Merlin and co were gobsmacked. Her strongest attack spell did nothing except cause the young man to belch. This was a large embarrassment to Merlin. The young Duke who had been silent all this while was no different from a statue. He silently held his camera and recorded all he could. 'I can get so much money for this!'

”You know kid,” Will put his hand on his chin and continued, ”There is more to magic and skills than just talent and hard work. Mentality plays a key part. Your mind is too stiff and rigid and doesn't suit the path of a water user, my advice is let loose and chill…literally.”

Merlin's embarrassment reached the limit. Not only had her attacks achieved virtually nothing, but Will had also used the opportunity to lecture her! And call her a child no less! She was much older than she appeared and was not used to this sort of treatment. Due to her talent and prestige, within the empire, few dared to call her a child in such a brazen manner. Karim tried his best to stifle his laughter while Salty let out a condescending giggle.