Inside the deep valley, by the lake.
After the initial exchange of moves to declare their stances, a battle between human and dragon instantly ignited.
In the era three hundred years ago when dragons thrived, the Dragon Race was once divided into two factions.
One faction believed they should coexist peacefully with humans; the other believed there was no need to care for a group of weak 'food.'
The two factions remained at odds, eventually leading to the outbreak of war.
Since this was their first meeting, Weston wasn't sure if the pale gold dragon before him was pro-human or part of the opposition, but at this very moment, it was his enemy!
BOOM—!!
The golden dragon unfurled its wings and leapt from the water. Its massive body immediately kicked up a wave over ten meters high, crashing toward Weston.
If an ordinary person stood here, they would have no way to resist; they would be swallowed by the wave, sink into the lake, and become a corpse within minutes.
But for a Wizard, such a commotion was not yet fatal.
Letter Magic: Fire Pillar!!
A crimson magic circle surfaced on the ground.
Following that, over a dozen thick pillars of fire erupted simultaneously, piercing toward the sky.
Each pillar was over a meter thick and ten meters high. Lined up together, they formed a high-temperature fence, shutting out the wall of water crashing in from the lake.
Before Weston could counterattack, the dragon that had just taken flight dived down toward him.
Its giant maw opened, letting out a wild roar.
"ROAR—!!"
The air pressure bore down forcefully, instantly forming a hurricane that overturned the ground layer by layer with irresistible force. Jagged rocks splintered and shot backward past Weston.
The moment he felt the atmospheric pressure hitting him, Weston hurriedly used his hands to shield his face.
But while he could protect his face, he couldn't protect the rest of his body.
His hair whipped wildly around his head, making him look like a frenzied lion with its claws bared;
The hem of his clothes flapped violently in the gale;
His feet moved backward under the impact of the air currents, dragging two long furrows into the ground.
A mere roar made Weston feel an unprecedented pressure.
"Damn it!"
"Dragons really are the strongest creatures in this world. A single roar has such staggering power!"
"Compared to this guy, the enemies I faced before are nothing but trash!"
Amidst his realization, a giant claw cleaved down from the sky.
BOOM—!!
The massive palm landed, and the earth shattered in response!!
Weston's pupils shrank. He jumped back hastily, pulling distance from the dragon.
At the same time, the Super Archive operation interface, condensed from magic power, surfaced in front of him. Like a component bound by a master-servant relationship, it moved as he moved.
His body adjusted its posture rapidly in mid-air while his hands tapped the keys on the Super Archive's keyboard at high speed.
"Luckily, I've already performed simulated experiments for fighting dragons!"
"Enter... 'Combat Mode'!"
Beep beep—!
After two buzzes, the Super Archive interface expanded in all four directions, becoming several times larger than its normal mode.
Countless characters flew out from the interface, arranging themselves in a pre-set order. They flowed wildly through the air, eventually transforming into a set of armor constructed of magic power and entwined with numerous magic runes, floating three feet away from Weston's body.
From Weston's perspective, everything before him had turned into a highly realistic AR game—
The center of the screen was the enemy, currently occupied by the massive draconic monster;
The top-left corner showed his own data, including stamina, magic power, and various statuses, displayed in real-time with specific numbers via the Super Archive's powerful computing capability;
The bottom-left was a directional wheel connected to the 'Wing Magic' on his body. By adjusting the wheel, he could launch attacks at the enemy from any angle;
The bottom and right of the screen featured various pre-set magic skills. Like 'Card Magic,' they only required an injection of magic power to cast the corresponding spell, with almost zero cooldown time.
The top-right corner was a mini-map, allowing him to stay alert to various dangers beyond the enemy at all times.
The flashy 'transformation' took only three seconds, and what followed was the true battle.
Weston didn't hesitate for a moment and immediately issued a command: "AI-chan, activate Dragon Slayer Seal!"
'AI-chan' was a mechanical lifeform Weston created using the Super Archive's immense computing power, with functions similar to Iron Man's Jarvis or Friday.
Beep beep—
A voice that sounded like a fusion of Mavis and Zera's vocal lines rang out: "Added status 'Dragon Slayer Seal' for you!"
The next second, a 'Dragon Slayer Seal' status icon appeared in the character data section at the top-left of the 'game' interface.
Enchantment Magic: Dragon Slayer Seal!
Using this move allows a Wizard's magical attacks to possess the same attributes as a Dragon Slayer Wizard.
"Analyze enemy data!"
Beep beep—
"According to data analysis, the enemy ahead is a Giant Dragon. Quantity: 1. Height: XX meters. Attribute: Unknown."
"Recommendation: Conduct a probing attack to obtain more intel and facilitate more tactical planning."
A probing attack?
Of course!
To fight a dragon specifically, one must first know what attribute the dragon possesses.
If the opponent is a Fire Dragon, he would use Water or Ice/Snow magic for the main assault;
If the opponent is a Rock Dragon, he would use Time or Wood magic to fight.
"Let's test this guy's defense first!"
"Amaterasu: Form 100!!"
Compared to Iron Man's Jarvis or Friday, AI-chan had a very distinct advantage: it was a lifeform composed entirely of magic. Therefore, it could connect to Weston's thoughts via a 'Organic Link.'
This way, Weston didn't even need to speak; he could issue orders to it just by using his will in his mind.
Zing zing zing—
Countless magic runes flew out rapidly, transforming in the blink of an eye into a seven-layered runic array that surrounded the pale gold dragon in the middle.
The dragon froze in place for a moment, forgetting to move. It seemingly hadn't expected Weston to release such a complex spell so quickly.
The next second.
RUMBLE—!!
Violent energy exploded at the center of the seven-layered runic array, the sound echoing through the clouds!
Weston didn't dare be careless, his eyes fixed on the site of the explosion.
He saw the golden dragon blasted dizzy by the explosion, black smoke trailing from its mouth as it staggered.
"Good, the attack worked!"
If it were just a normal 'Amaterasu: Form 100,' it would be difficult to cause effective damage to a dragon. But since Weston had applied the Dragon Slayer Seal to himself beforehand, the result was naturally different.
While Weston observed the damage, AI-chan wasn't idle either; it was monitoring the target's vital signs and energy reactions in real-time.
Beep beep—
"Target's vital signs have dropped slightly; energy reaction is climbing sharply!"
"Magic attribute detected. Judgment... Light!!"