Section 0003: The Tactics of Deceiving Oneself by Covering One's Ears While Stealing a Bell
It is easy to imagine how glorious and respected it is to become a true dragon knight, given the numerous risks and unknown factors involved
Few individuals can endure such dramatic ups and downs; many geniuses, once hailed by the public, subsequently fall into obscurity, silently being submerged by the river of history
Morin, you certainly are not afraid. The gold-type giant dragon, while not fast, possesses high physical attack power and strong defense, making it a worthy opponent only for the black dragon clan. These past two days, I have been thoroughly trained by Brother Gedel, who constantly points out that both my and Misel's attack power is high while our defense is low, leading to an imbalance in strength that makes it easy for opponents to find weaknesses and strike hard. Therefore, I also want to learn the special moves of Brother Gedel and his mount, the shadow dragon Sky. This is called respecting the opponent's combat skills while using their own techniques against them, which is the most effective way to strike a blow. The 'Nine Turns of Fiery Sun Battle Qi' still lingers around me as Aka removes his helmet, revealing a head of brown hair and a handsome young face, definitely a sunny boy who would make girls scream, yet his expression resembles that of a bitter melon, which is quite amusing.
For reasons unknown, some dragons, regardless of whether their attributes are compatible or complementary, are still willing to become companions of human knights. Over the course of tens of thousands of years, such individuals have been exceedingly rare among the fortunate, with only a few instances recorded.
Only when one's strength reaches an extremely high level can one effectively utilize their abilities in the appropriate venue and at the right moment to achieve the greatest impact. The constraints of incompatible attributes can only be transformed from decay to the miraculous through the possession of exceptionally high wisdom.
Morin and the golden dragon coin represent a rare combination of light and gold attributes. Initially, Morin's mentor, the dragon knight O'Hagan, was particularly astonished by how Morin and the coin could resonate in soul under the Dragon God contract, forming a knightly partnership. In this world, besides the elemental energies of gold, wood, water, fire, earth, wind, thunder, light, and darkness, there are also some rare energy attributes such as ice, poison, space, time, and blood. Although light and gold do not have a relationship of generation, overcoming, or harmony, their combination is unprecedented. Historically, the number of dragon knights has always been limited, and the combination of knights with differing attributes is even rarer. There is a lack of reference materials, and most knights with differing attributes have had to forge their own unique paths to power by feeling their way through challenges. How to harness this potential is something that Morin must discover for himself.
The techniques practiced by dragon knights and their mounts are predominantly of the same attribute, allowing them to fully unleash their combined strength without any hindrance.
It is likely that Akka, the Fire Dragon Knight, has been severely reprimanded by Brother Godel. He spends his days contemplating how to complement his strengths and weaknesses, trying to turn around the dire situation he finds himself in. Even with just a hint, Morin could easily guess the source of Akka's recent peculiar behavior.
Every Dragon Knight is a solitary figure endowed with supreme power, always reticent about their own abilities. The more secrets they conceal, the more they can turn them into a life-saving or victory-winning trump card at critical moments. The unique skills of a Dragon Knight are known only to their mentor and disciples; even their lifelong partners may not know a single detail. Typically, professionals in the same field are very cautious about revealing their secret techniques, wishing that others remain far inferior to themselves. Apart from their mentor and disciples, even their lifelong partners may not know a single detail. Generally, professionals in the same field are very cautious about revealing their secret techniques, wishing that others remain far inferior to themselves.
The knowledge and innate skills inherited through natural bloodlines are sufficient to ensure that dragons can grow to a certain extent and survive independently. Furthermore, the dragon race adopts a laissez-faire attitude, allowing each dragon to gradually learn and master everything, so as not to feel lonely during their long lives
"Morin, now that you mention it, I seem to have some feelings about this. The old folks in our clan only know how to sleep and do not educate the younger generation at all. They only say that dragons do not need to learn, as their long lives can teach them all the knowledge they need." The fire dragon, Misail, who had remained silent, turned to Morin with a grateful smile. With a set of menacing white teeth, to be honest, this smile was not cute at all; it looked more like it was about to eat someone. The young dragon then turned to his knight and rolled his eyes dramatically: "Aka, you are such a brainless guy!"
The golden dragon coin of Morlin has long covered its eyes with a dragon claw. Poor Miselle, how unfortunate to have such a fellow as Akka as her knight. Perhaps she should secretly eliminate Akka to free this pitiful little fire dragon
The power attributes of the dragon stem from the gifts of the gods, and there is no inherent superiority or inferiority. The distinction in strength lies solely in how one chooses to wield it. Even water and fire, when controlled to an awe-inspiring extreme, can achieve miraculous coexistence and mutual restraint.
Aka and the dragon companion Misail share the same attributes. Aka's "Nine Transformations of the Fiery Sun Qi" complements the battle aura of the fire-type dragon, and the strength cultivated by the dragon knight progresses at an astonishing pace, as rumored.
"Ugh, is this really a foolish fellow? Does he not understand that opposing elements will conflict with each other? Otherwise, by now, dragons of multiple or even all elemental types would have appeared. Even those rare dragons with dual affinities are seldom seen, occurring only once in a million years. Would such a mutated dragon species even consider being a mount for a mere knight? It simply would not fall within the realm of contract dragons." Seeing Akka's exaggerated gestures, the golden dragon, Gold Coin, buried its massive, hard head deep into a pile of rocks like an ostrich, clearly struck by lightning. The hard rocks were hardly tougher than tofu in front of the metallic dragon. Following this, Gold Coin sprang up, one of its dragon wings flicking, extending several sharp, sword-like metallic blades, pointing directly at Akka. It addressed the fire dragon, Misael, saying: "Little fire dragon, do you want me to take care of this ignorant fool of a knight? Being with him is nothing short of a disgrace to our dragon kin."
Misael is a young fire dragon still in its growth phase, not yet a thousand years old. It is hard to imagine a creature that is inherently flamboyant, adorned with flames that never extinguish and sulfurous smoke, engaging in a stealthy ambush like a thief covering its ears. It is truly a challenge for this fire dragon to be misled by that fellow Aka into imitating the stealth techniques that should belong to shadow dragons. One can only say that this poor dragon is being led astray by its own knight, engaging in such futile efforts.
Therefore, soul resonance is the foundation for becoming a Dragon Knight. Even so, it cannot absolutely guarantee that one will become a true Dragon Knight. There are many instances of individuals being abandoned by their dragons, unable to control their dragon mounts, and ultimately being forcibly stripped of their dragon horns, resulting in a significant number of so-called "Dragon Knights".
Perhaps sensing the dangerous aura of the gold dragon's coins, the fire dragon instinctively stepped back a few paces, nervously fixating on its opponent. One of its dragon wings partially shielded its knight, fearing that the coins might suddenly erupt and harm its rider. The gold dragon's rebellious nature is notorious among dragonkind, making it one of the most perilous knight-contract dragons.
Of course, there are a very small number of Dragon Knights and dragons that, despite being able to generate a soul resonance to establish a contract, do not share the same attribute type. Among them, a fortunate few can form a beneficial symbiotic enhancement effect, such as the combination of wind and fire attributes, or water and lightning attributes. The resulting power is unparalleled, not merely a case of one plus one being greater than two, but it also requires a high level of control over both parties' attributes and a strong sense of mutual understanding.
"Do not act this way, Aka. You are a Fire Dragon Knight, not a Shadow Dragon Knight. Even if other types of dragons try to imitate, they will never master the unique skills of the Shadow Dragon, no matter how long they live. Brother Gedal's Shadow Dragon is naturally adept at stealth and concealment; when it comes to ambush and delivering a lethal strike, no one can match it. This is merely a surprise attack. However, in a direct confrontation, you and Misel have a clear advantage. The power of a Dragon Knight requires the combined wisdom of both the knight and the dragon partner to control that power, rather than letting raw strength run rampant. You and Misel should contemplate this carefully. I believe that the fire element should focus on offense, offense, and more offense. The best defense is a good offense; by attacking, you prevent the opponent from retaliating. What need do you have for defensive measures?" Morin kindly reminded Aka not to continue making foolish mistakes like in the past. To be honest, a sneaky Fire Dragon pretending to be stealthy is more of a comical presence, akin to a clown, wherever it appears. It is a disgrace to dragonkind. Morin could even imagine that Aka would be stripped of the honor of being a Dragon Knight by the old-timers of the dragon clan for leading Misel astray.
Regarding the fire dragon, the gold dragon expressed immense sympathy, with a sum of one hundred thousand coins beside it. The knight challenges the dragon, yet the dragon is also challenging the knight.
The golden dragon, a colossal creature, secretly sharpened its ivory fangs, contemplating whether to add a human delicacy to its menu
The Dragon Knight is not only a companion to the dragon but also a wise guide for it. While humans take only a few years to grow from childhood to adulthood, dragons require at least a thousand years to reach maturity. For the dragon race, their long lifespan of tens of thousands of years can lead to a state of idleness for the dragons
"Misail, don't say that about me! You should at least give me some face," Akka said with a look of grievance. Being belittled by his own dragon partner in front of others was quite embarrassing. Even in front of his close friend Morin, he felt the need to defend his dignity. Waving his hands like a monkey, he excitedly argued, "I'm just doing this for our own good! Hehe, wouldn't it be great if Brother Gedel saw us suddenly using the Shadow Dragon's ultimate move? That would be so impressive.
Upon observing the movements of the fire dragon, the gold dragon merely snorted, curled up its body, and feigned sleep, too lazy to pay attention to this weak creature
If it were not for the fact that Akar is a close friend of Morin who grew up together in the training camp, and also possesses a noble status, becoming a Dragon Knight alongside him, Morin would have no interest in offering guidance to him