noveldepot Chapter 88 Dragon Vein Kobolds
Chapter 88 Dragon Vein Kobolds
A group of kobolds were absorbed in the magic and bloodline energy impurities draining from Thor's body, when suddenly, without warning, a change occurred.
A dog-headed man, younger than his kind and covered in rusty red scales, seemed to have something churning and writhing inside him, and his veins suddenly bulged.
A sharp pain suddenly exploded from within its body, causing it to collapse to its knees, its legs buckling. It opened its mouth wide, trying to cry out in pain, but couldn't even squeeze out a sound.
In the next instant, a burst of blazing flame erupted from its body, enveloping its entire form in a ball of orange-red fire.
Its tattered clothes were instantly burned to ashes, and flames licked wildly in all directions. The kobolds around it dodged in panic, barking in terror.
Thor, who had been keeping his eyes closed, suddenly opened them, his golden pupils fixed on the kobold in the flames, clearly sensing a surge of magic within it.
The dog-headed man's fine scales, instead of being damaged by the flames, became even more vibrant and dazzling.
The two bone spurs on its head that stretched diagonally backward were also growing longer and thicker at a visible speed, eventually turning into two segmented horns like those of a goat.
As the flames gradually subsided, the kobold's appearance had been completely transformed, its form entirely altered.
Its originally rusty red scales turned blood-red, and its body became taller and stronger. Its head, which looked like a mixture of a crocodile and a dog, also gained a bit of the majesty of a dragon, and its whole body emitted a faint magical fluctuation.
True dragons have always had an eye for beauty, and it is said that some dragons can even appreciate the unique charm of a mud monster.
At that moment, Thor suddenly felt that the little thing in front of him was quite unique, but the next second he shivered and stopped the far-fetched thought from his mind.
It seems this kobold has quite the potential. Stimulated by the magic and bloodline energy impurities it emits, it actually activated the thin dragon blood within its body, becoming a dragon-blooded kobold.
This is a natural spellcaster. Depending on the type of dragon blood activated in their body, they can naturally awaken corresponding spells, just like a warlock.
If we could form a kobold warlock band from the Dragonvein, that would seem like a good idea, since it wouldn't require any extra effort from me.
The thought flashed through his mind, and Thor immediately let out a low growl.
"You've managed to successfully activate the dragon blood within you; it seems this tiny creature does possess some talent."
The dragon-vein kobold, still kneeling on the ground, finally came to its senses upon hearing the sound. It carefully experienced the changes in its body, and the overwhelming joy in its heart almost made it dizzy on the spot. It shouted wildly.
"Thank you for your grace, Dragon Lord! I will dedicate the rest of my life to mining the most precious minerals from the earth and building the most magnificent lair for you. I swear to be loyal to you to the death and never betray you!"
This fervent atmosphere immediately infected the other kobolds around them, who all prostrated themselves on their knees and shouted every word of praise they could think of to Thor.
The pride and vanity inherent in his dragon bloodline made Thor feel no annoyance at these nauseating words; on the contrary, he sincerely agreed with them, as if it were his natural disposition.
The constantly flashing fragments of essence below the line of sight further intensify this pleasure.
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Not long after they joined the fold, some members evolved thanks to the Dragon Lord's blessing, which made Thor almost a god-like figure in the hearts of these kobolds.
During the subsequent expansion of the cave, these kobolds showed even greater enthusiasm, waving their pickaxes with fervor, as if it were a great honor for them.
When Thor woke up, he found that the jagged bumps and irregularities in his nest had completely disappeared. Although the overall size had not changed much, it looked much better.
He examined himself again and found that both his magic and the power surging in his bloodline seemed to have become purer and could exert a stronger force than before.
I never expected these Dragon Slayer Fruits to be so effective. I just don’t know if they only work on me or if they can work on all dragon creatures.
If it is the latter, then it will probably no longer be just a means to enhance strength, but will become a powerful weapon capable of subverting the entire world order.
Hearing the constant clanging and knocking sounds, Thor's gaze couldn't help but fall on the skinny kobolds.
In a broad sense, these creatures could also be classified as dragons. Why don't we try them out first?
After all, the stronger the creature, the more essence fragments it can provide. If all kobolds could evolve into dragon-blooded kobolds, he could earn hundreds of essence points every day even if he did nothing.
However, it should be noted that in addition to the dragon-attribute energy, the Dragon Slayer Fruit also contains a terrifying poison that an ordinary kobold would definitely not be able to withstand.
Therefore, it is necessary to dilute it first, and then gradually increase the amount to allow them to gradually adapt.
Thoughts raced through his mind as Thor climbed up from the platform in the center of the cave, his scales rubbing against each other, producing a clanging sound like metal striking metal.
Upon hearing the commotion, the kobolds immediately stopped what they were doing and knelt down in Thor's direction.
Thor nodded in satisfaction at that loyal look, raised his paw, and growled in a low voice:
"You tiny creatures, stop what you're doing with your claws and put aside your cave expansion plans. Now, put your surveying and tunneling skills to use and dig a well around here!"
Such inconsistent behavior would have caused resentment in most creatures, but the kobolds simply responded obediently and began to gather their tools and the rubble they had dug up.
Thor stepped out of the den, flapped his large wings, and flew towards the gnoll camp.
Having been in this mountain range for so long, it's time to start expanding our territory.
Since there's a dangerous abandoned underground city to the south, let's head north first and completely unify those chaotic and evil creatures.
Thor quickly swept past several low hills and soon arrived at a rocky outcrop nestled between two mountains.
As the last rays of the setting sun shone down, one could see makeshift huts haphazardly built from withered grass, animal hides, and branches. Some gnolls were lounging lazily against rocks, while others were busy around the campfire in the center of the camp, turning over the sizzling food that was roasting—the goblins that had been wiped out earlier.
In the wilderness, no food is wasted; the flesh of animals, the flesh of intelligent beings, and even the flesh of their own kind are indistinguishable to many creatures.