Chapter 105 HOW DARE YOU!!
Chapter 105 HOW DARE YOU!!
CAW!!
When Draco heard this, he froze in surprise. He was certain it wasn't the black-gold baby crow that had cawed. Ivy and Lyraea seemed to notice it too. As they pondered the situation, the surroundings gradually darkened, as if the sun had suddenly set.
Startled, they all looked up.
"Oh heavens," Draco muttered involuntarily, his eyes wide with disbelief. Ivy and Lyraea were equally shocked.
Above them hovered a massive black flaming crow. Its size was beyond imagination, its presence suffocating.
CAW!
Its cry rang out louder and more powerful than before, leaving Draco momentarily dizzy. What have we gotten ourselves into? he wondered.
Summoning his appraisal skill, Draco analyzed the creature:
[Hellfire Crow – A descendant of the Netherworld Crow, a god-level Volkoid. Known as the opposite of the three-legged golden sun crow, another god-level Volkoid. It controls ultimate Yin Fire Energy and thrives in Yin Energy.]
Level: 77
Rank: Half-Heaven
"Bad luck," Draco whispered as he slumped to the ground.
A Half-Heaven rank creature was not just dangerous—it was terrifying. With SSS-grade talent and on the verge of breaking through to the next level, this crow was leagues beyond Draco's current capabilities. And judging by its aura, the Hellfire Crow had likely reached Level 77.
Draco now understood the presence of the bone-filled hill—it radiated Yin Energy, making it the perfect nest for the Hellfire Crow. Strangely, Draco didn't feel the oppressive Yin Energy, which only made him more uneasy.
Draco's mind raced, thinking of possible means of escape. Should I use my Ranger Form, or just accept defeat and let the token teleport me somewhere else?
But even if he used the Ranger Form, there was no guarantee of survival.
Hesitantly, Draco appraised the baby crow they had been teasing:
[????? Crow – A crow that possesses the bloodlines of both the Netherworld Crow and the Golden Sun Crow. Born from the union of the Hellfire Crow and the Sun-Chasing Crow. It controls Ultimate Yang Energy and Ultimate Yin Energy, thriving on both.]
Level: 40
Rank: Peak Heaven
Note: This Volkoid is still in its childhood.
Draco's heart sank. A crow born from two god-level Volkoid descendants—this was unprecedented. Its dual mastery over Yin and Yang Energy was terrifying, and the fact that it was still a child, yet already Level 40 and Peak Heaven Rank, left Draco shivering. Discover exclusive tales on empire
For heaven's sake, where did I land? Draco cried inwardly. If this was the periphery of the small world, then hunting in Cerulean might have been a better option.
The colossal crow above them seemed equally shocked to see humans in its nest. Its flaming gaze fixed on Draco and the baby crow, and its voice boomed:
"How dare you humans lay your hands on my child!"
The sound of the female voice startled Draco. The Hellfire Crow can talk? But considering Lyraea and Ivy's abilities, he quickly realized it wasn't that unusual.
Looking to his side for reassurance, he was horrified to find Ivy and Lyraea gone. Not even their shadows remained.
"Ivy? Lyraea?" Draco whispered nervously.
"Darling, we'll leave this to you," Ivy's voice teased softly, speaking directly into his ear from somewhere in his hair.
"Yes, Papa will protect me," Lyraea added with an amused tone.
Draco's eyes twitched in frustration. The two had shrunk into tiny forms and hidden themselves in his hair, leaving him to face the Hellfire Crow alone.
"You're a goddess, Lyraea! And Ivy, you're a teacher stronger than me. Are you really going to let your darling die?!" Draco cried out, exasperated.
"I've lost my strength because of you. So, it's your responsibility to protect me," Lyraea chuckled softly.
"As for me, I'm having a stomach ache," Ivy said with mock innocence.
Their answers made Draco clench his fists in anger. Before he could retort, he felt the Hellfire Crow's intense gaze settle on him.
"No wonder she only addressed me as 'human,'" Draco thought bitterly, resigning himself to his fate.
Ahem! Sorry to disturb you, we were just lost," Draco said, attempting to settle things peacefully. "Why don't we go our way—no fight—you can take care of your child."
Draco held the baby crow gently in his hands, hoping this gesture would diffuse the tension.
"You humans dare trespass my territory and even touch my child? If I let you go, won't my identity as the Overlord of this region be tarnished?" the Hellfire Crow roared.
Draco's expression turned pale at the declaration. The Overlord of this region? So, this was where he had been teleported. He cursed his bad luck. Of all places, why here?
"Ahem! Mrs. Hellfire Crow, we can solve this easily," he said quickly, trying to salvage the situation.
"How do you know my identity?" the Hellfire Crow asked in shock. Beings of their level rarely had their identities recognized by lesser creatures.
"It seems you are different from the others," she said, waving a massive wing. Draco suddenly felt something foreign inside his body.
"What's that?" Draco asked, alarmed.
"An imprint to track you wherever you go. Don't think I'm unaware of you humans' petty tricks to escape danger," the crow snorted.
Draco's face turned ashen. It's over, he thought bitterly. If I'd known, I should've just killed myself to escape this place.
Desperate, Draco turned to the small crow in his hands. "Young one, can you put in a good word with your mother and ask her to let me go?"
The baby crow gazed at Draco faintly, its eyes gleaming with mischief. Draco immediately had a bad feeling.
CAW!
The baby crow let out a tragic cry, sending shivers down Draco's spine. This little thing is setting me up! Before he could say a word, the Hellfire Crow's enormous gaze fixed on him.
"You dare hurt my child?" she roared.
KNEEL!
A tremendous pressure descended upon Draco, crushing him to the ground. His body quivered in pain as he struggled to move. The Hellfire Crow wasn't trying to kill him outright—she was attempting to break his Heart of Dao.
"Darling!"
"Draco!"
ROAR! CHIRP!
A silvery white dragon and an icy blue phoenix appeared, standing protectively before the Hellfire Crow. It was Lyraea and Ivy in their true forms.
"Uh?" The Hellfire Crow paused, shocked by the overwhelming auras radiating from the two. Their bloodlines were clearly superior to hers, yet their strength was pitifully weak.
"Why do you follow that human? As noble Volkoids, shouldn't that human be your slave?" the Hellfire Crow sneered.
"What's she saying? Darling is Darling, and he's the best," Ivy muttered indifferently.
The Hellfire Crow roared in fury. "Then I will make this human my slave!"
Lyraea and Ivy's eyes flared with anger, and they lunged at the Hellfire Crow. But with a single flap of her wings, she sent them flying. Their strength was far too insufficient.
Draco, watching this unfold, felt a surge of anger. I just accidentally fell into her domain, and now she wants to make me a slave?
The Hellfire Crow moved her massive wing, forming a glowing seal that shot toward Draco. As the seal entered his body, Draco felt a powerful force attempting to subdue him.
He roared in defiance, resisting with all his might. His bloodlines, sensing the intrusion, flared with fury, and his blood began to boil as they fought against the oppressive force.
"I never thought you were unique. Multiple peak bloodlines reside within you," the Hellfire Crow observed, shocked. She could hear the roar of a dragon, the cry of a phoenix, and even the wrathful growl of a demon from Draco's body.
But the gap in cultivation between Draco and the Hellfire Crow was too vast. The bloodlines roared indignantly but seemed to be held back by something, unable to unleash their full strength.
"It's futile. No matter how unique you are, you will become my servant," the Hellfire Crow declared with a chuckle, increasing the pressure of the seal.
Draco's bloodlines fought desperately but were overwhelmed by the Hellfire Crow's superior power.
Suddenly, a deafening roar erupted, shaking the air.
"HOW DARE YOU!!!"