Chapter 63 : 《Dream Heart》

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Zorophilia

Race ：Dream Heart

Ｌｖ　：1800

ＨＰ　：3211/8100

ＭＰ　：8100/8100

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I’d already confirmed Zorophilia’s level just in case. And just as I’d thought, it was around 2000.

Let’s finish it quickly…

「… What the hell is up with that race name?」

「Good grief… that surprised me back then. For Zorophilia who’s just been released from its shackles to show a form other than the god of fear! This isn’t happening according to the old record!」

「OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO.」

Zorophilia’s body– except for its mask– suddenly increased in size.

「Fufufu… so you mean that you’re not doing this for your people or to trample down on your opponent. You do this just to defeat the existence that becomes a threat for you! Rejoice, foolish intruder, this means playtime is over, now enjoy your fear!」

Zorophilia… just what the hell is that thing. It’s definitely different from those devils. But, I couldn’t see it as something like Nyarlhotep, an actual god, though a lesser one.

But, having come this far, I can’t back out that easily.

I leapt out from the basement through the bog hole that had opened after I’d sent Zorophilia flying a while ago. The room I arrived at seems to be the party room.

The chandelier was shining spotlessly on the ceiling and there was a small stage which might be used by invited performers.

Zorophilia’s face had become smaller, no, its body was swelling up until around twenty metres long.

Its body, which resembled a mass of entrails, then turned into a dragon-like being. The dragon then spread its gigantic wings and its arms were donned with ominous-looking claws.

Though the ceiling of this room was about five metres tall, the back of the transformed Zorophilia was already grazing it.

「Let’s see its status when it’s changed its appearance…」

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Zorophilia

Race ：Dream Heart

Ｌｖ　：2141

ＨＰ　：4746/9635

ＭＰ　：6952/9635

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I-It’s level had risen?

Even now, I could see that its level was still rising.

The surface of the thicker part of Zorophilia’s body had been transforming since a while ago.

D-Does that mean it’s possible to raise my level using means other than gaining experience? N-No, that shouldn’t be possible.

Wait a minute, I think… I’ve heard about this before from Lunaire. She’d said that it was possible to gain part of the soul by inflicting wounds on the target.

That was the true nature of EXP and leveling.

To put it simply, it was possible to manipulate one’s level at will as long as the said person could manipulate the soul power.

Though I have no idea how high the limits of Zorophilia’s leveling is, I have to kill it before its level rises beyond my reach.

「OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOH!」

Zorophilia swung its claws forward.

I quickly retreated to dodge the claw strike. The claws missed me and easily broke the floor.

The attack shook the entire room, causing the chandelier and portraits to fall to the ground.

The claw strikes continued to rain down from all sides. The weight behind each attack became heavier as time went on.

I slashed at him with the 《Hero Sword; Gilgamesh》 while retreating, slicing one of Zorophilia’s arms. But, a new arm grew out immediately to replace the one I cut. At the same time, Zorophilia’s arm that I’d cut off a moment ago had already shriveled up like twigs before disintegrating into rainbow-colored sand.

Zorophilia launched a big attack that I received from the front with my sword. A huge wound ran across the surface of Zorophilia’s arm.

It’s difficult to give a decisive blow when facing an opponent whose regenerative powers rivaled that of a lich. I had yet to discover Zorophilia’s weakness, so I opened the distance between us for the time being, far enough to unleash magic.

Zorophilia suddenly turned around and attacked me with its two gigantic tails.

It was an unexpected attack. I used the 《Hero Sword; Gilgamesh》 to protect myself and leaped in midair to mitigate the impact from the attack. However, the impact of the attack sent my flying back.

「Time-Space Magic, 12th Rank;《Slow World》」

As the magic circle appeared, I was enveloped in a three metre spherical, purple-colored barrier. Any kind of speed within this purple light barrier slowed down significantly. With this, I could suppress the attack against me to some extent.

I cancelled 《Slow World》 as soon as I landed on top of the wall.

Before I noticed, Notes had already arrived in the room.

Looking up, his lips were flapping non-stop as he looked at Zorophilia.

「T-That figure… no way, 《Progenitor Dragon; Drigvesha》!? Does that mean… Zorophilia judged that it can’t beat this man unless taking that form? How, how… how can he fight equally against Zorophilia?  《Progenitor Dragon; Drigvesha》 is supposed to be the strongest lifeform…」

It seems that Notes knew about Zorophilia’s terrifying abilities from the very beginning.

「OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!」

Zorophilia kept chasing after me. But, I couldn’t use my magic at this distance since I was still within the magic’s area of effect.

My opponent has a bigger body and a longer reach than I do when using a sword. I have to cleave away its meat armor first.

「Flame Magic, 20th Rank; 《Apocalypse》」

I pointed my sword at Zorophilia as a crimson flame dragon came forth from the magic circle. The hall was then enveloped in fire.

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The red dragon rushed towards Zorophilia, incinerating everything in its path.

「O… GO!」

Zorophilia’s body became engulfed in fire as it fell to its knees.

I was already prepared with the 《Twin Mind Model》.

「Time-Space Magic, 19th Rank; 《Graviburn》」

Black light spread and shriveled rapidly.

Zorophilia, whose body was wrapped in a blazing flame, was distorted and pulled towards the center of the receding black light.

I closed in immediately and slashed twice with my sword in a cross-shaped pattern.

Zorophilia’s dragon body was sliced apart and fell to the ground before transforming into rainbow-colored sand and vanished.

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TN : Another flag, last boss has at least 2nd form once you’re done with its 1st form.