After some time, everyone had gathered on Collin's location. Arlesk was staring at the arcane dragon which was revealing a lot of presence. The others were somewhat shirking down due to how enormous the dragon looked. Eventually, the arcane dragon became alerted as it had detected a human presence within. "Human presences... Reveal yourselves and state your bargains..." When Arlesk heard that, he felt a little relieved as this could be settled without much trouble. Arlesk stepped forward and was followed by the others. "Arlesk Finlay, an [Otherworlder]." The arcane dragon turned its large head towards Arlesk and conversed. "An [Otherworlder]? Ah... That light on Valtav... Very well, state your business..." Arlesk smiled and states his needs. "We need, blood vials of an arcane dragon." An enormous amount of pressure fell before them and made the others flinch for a bit. However, as if he's unbothered, Arlesk simply stared right into the eyes of the dragon. "I cannot arrange you the blood of my family... But I as elder can provide you what you need, how much does one desire?" Arlesk presented twenty PET bottles which he brought out from the interdimensional storage. "Hmm... Very well... I shall abide to that as an elder... However..." The dragon started to fly up and remain at a certain height level. "Does one think that he's worthy of making an elder dragon submit...?" Arlesk's smile deepened and urged everyone to stand back and spectate. Hecate and Amber shouted out things like "This is absurd Arlesk!" and "Don't be stupid!" Jaquinn and Collin simply abided to his idea. "If you really wish to see overwhelming power then I shall bring it for you!" A vast amount of energy flowed out within Arlesk as he prepared the colt commander and his mithril sword. "This power... A hero...? Fumu... I'll have you entertain me..." Arlesk's necklace began to shine brightly, a symbol appeared behind him. "[Stellar Planetaria N Zodiac]! [Virgo]!" Arlesk gains a powerful barrier than can defend everything from the outside attacks. It's a small but powerfully concentrated barrier that allows him be protected at all times. He then summoned a large ball of light to blind the dragon. The arcane dragon lost Arlesk who was under the ball of light and had to close its eyes temporarily. Arlesk then used that light and fired a concentrated laser towards the dragon. As if sensing the danger, the arcane dragon dodged by flying to the side, avoiding the concentrated laser. It then let out a single breath that had a small diameter of one meter. Arlesk dodged that to the side to see what kind of damage it would deal. The second it impacted the ground, the dirt, was blasted and flew backwards. It was a powerful strike that could instantly eradicate an monster. A small crater was formed on the process, making Arlesk feel thrilled on the incoming battle.
Arlesk and the arcane dragon had a series of exchanges on attacks. So far, all attacks were dodged but the dragon was started to gain more of an advantage due to the possible areas it could dodge. Arlesk who was getting impatient of not being able to land a hit, made his necklace glow once more. "[Stellar Planetaria N Zodiac]" The arcane dragon who heard Arlesk brought down a hail of arcane beams which could destroy anyone if they're not careful. "[Mars]!" Arlesk then prepared to make a very high jump and used wind and body enhancement magic to propel him upwards. After reaching the same height level as the arcane dragon's head. It tried to eat Arlesk but he used the mouth as a footing with a very small timeframe to further increase his height and stand on top of the dragon's head. The arcane dragon who suddenly had a human step on his large body tried to shake it off by flying wildly. But Arlesk stabbed the sword into the dragon while using concentrated light to melt through the scales. He then hung on to the sword until it started gouging through the insides of the dragon. It made a large cut on its back before it dropped Arlesk back down to the ground. Landing gracefully, Arlesk rolled forward to dissipate the impact completely. He then reformed his stance while looking at the dragon flying in the sky. "Splendid... To manage to harm an elder dragon just like that... Are you a new hero...?" Arlesk loosened his stance a little while keeping his guard up. He didn't see any blood flow down to the ground which means that he hasn't cut deep enough. "No, as I have said, I'm an [Otherworlder]. And it will take more than a hero of a country to stop me." The dragon then prepared itself to cast a powerful breath. "Very well, I shall show you the might of a legendary monster!"
Over the ones that are spectating, Hecate and Amber were staring at how Arlesk dodges the burst of arcane blasts aimed towards him in the ground. It was hard to see for them as the dust cloud keeps getting thicker and thicker. "Just what is he thinking...?" Hecate let out a voice that was expressing worry. "He's going to lose if he keeps dodging like that..." Amber felt the same as Hecate on the sight of Arlesk fighting the dragon alone. Jaquinn who noticed the two worrying about Arlesk grinned a little and provided explanations. "You see, Arlesk's Virgo while absorb all forms of shockwaves. And it will also absorb elemental attacks and prevent them from reaching him at all. So in terms of defense, he's pretty much set. But he'll be going up there to the dragon soon." Arlesk finally jumped out of the ground and reached the dragon. The worried two who saw him finally damage the dragon widened their eyes as the dragon flew around wildly. However, after some time, Arlesk had to return back to the ground and plan out once again. With both [Virgo] and [Mars] active, Arlesk was getting ready for a third weapon.
A large arcane breath fell down towards Arlesk's position from sky high. It was a test given to him by the arcane dragon as it could determine whether he is worthy or not. "Then let's break that arcane of yours. [Stellar Planetaria N Zodiac]! [Sagittarius]!" A large spirit bow was formed out of mid air with small, bright stars glowing to signify its appearance. He then prepared a powerful spirit arrow that will break combat any form of magic it passes through and cut off the flow of mana that anything hits. Arlesk drew back the bowstring to its utmost limit and held it for a few seconds. Just as the arcane breath was about a hundred meters in distance, he let go of the string and the arrow started flying straight up to the dragon. It pierced and dispersed the arcane breath and pushed it back to the arcane dragon. It then pierced through the head and cut off the mana source to enter the head temporarily. The dragon let out some agonizing roar but after realizing that it was unharmed, it became a little dumbfounded. After some time, Arlesk let out a taunting voice. "Would you like to contest again? I'll freely cut off the flow of mana within you." The dragon looked at Arlesk for a few seconds before closing his eyes and landed on the ground gently. "There's no need... As one says, you are more than worthy, take enough vials of blood by stabbing my side open... Tell me once you got enough..." Arlesk smiled and brought out the PET bottles to be filled up with arcane dragon blood. "If there comes a time where you will need more... Find me here or in the northeast of this country... The land of legendary beasts... I am that land's strongest dragon, with my order, everyone will listen to you..." Arlesk, after having filled up the PET bottles, immediately healed up the dragon. "It sounds like a nice land once we move there, so I'll definitely protect that land soon." The elder arcane dragon then lent one last greeting as it started to fly towards the eastern direction. "Farewell, for now." Arlesk then walked towards the group as Jaquinn and Collin brought up their hands with their thumbs up. "Great work, let's head back to the castle." Arlesk finally ended the [Stellar Planetaria N Zodiac] spell and took out the scroll. After checking, it seemed that the cooldowns of it aren't as terrible as before. The group then went towards the posted flag as Arlesk got interrogated by Hecate and Amber regarding his abilities. He could only let out as dry laugh in resignation while answering the questions of the two.
After arriving to the castle, it was only around eleven noon as they entered the research room through Harold's gate. Arlesk brought out the PET bottles and sat down on the couch. "So how was the hunt?" Remuel sat down on the couch in front of him and began the questions. "It was an elder dragon, and was knowledgeable of human language. It went smoothly as expected since it was settled after I battled it alone." Remuel grinned a little regarding Arlesk's abilities. "Nailing things as always huh?" Arlesk laughed a little and responded. "Well, surely you guys could actually do something about it as well." Remuel beckoned the two maids and had them serve the tea. Remuel and Arlesk then discussed various things while having some tea.