MC POV
"Is that all you've got?" I said to the five individuals lying on the ground. They were none other than Clayman's Five Fingers: Ninehead, Adalmann, Yamza, Mjurran, and Pirone, who were barely able to move.
Nearby, a bone dragon lay nearly half-destroyed.
"Are they really worthy of serving you, my lord?" I asked, addressing the figure who was grinning from ear to ear. He knew he had something extremely powerful because not a scratch was on my body. If there were, I would start doubting my skill.
My body was made from the strongest material, weighing 67 kg. The material was of legendary grade, making my body nearly as resilient as a true dragon's. With my hacks, even Rimuru would have a hard time fighting me. If this cannon fodder could damage me than I fight just die.
Clayman looked at the shiny silver body of his puppet, which gleamed under the sunlight. It was wearing a black suit that suited him very much.but if you asked our MC, hewould hate it because it made him look like a clown.
"Milim, come here," Clayman called. She followed him like a doll. I knew that, for some reason, Clayman knew Milim wasn't actually under his control but was acting. I didn't understand why he was doing that, but it worked in my favor.
I took care of her without him knowing, hoping it might help me in the future, especially since I might end up killing some of Rimuru's subordinates thanks to Clayman. The only reason I am following him is that I wanted to extract everything I could from him—not a heroic approach, but who am I to say I'm a hero?
I might have hero's egg because of my past heroic battles with the alliance, but I don't care about that now. I'm an elemental, and if I wanted, I could become a true hero. The only problem is that I don't have a type like light, darkness, or time, and most importantly, I am not a Spirit right now.
"Give him a name," Clayman said, breaking my inner thoughts. If I had eyes, they would be popping out. Was he not afraid that if I was given a name, it would give me enough power to break free from him?
Milim was also taken aback and momentarily broke her act. 'Is he gone mad?' she thought. Naming me would bind me to her, but she wasn't complaining. After all, this puppet had taken good care of her, and it would be her first time naming someone in hundreds of years.
On the other hand, I was panicking, thinking about what name Milim might give me. What if she chose a childish name? That would be embarrassing. I directly communicated with Milim's mind, as Nova blocked Clayman from hearing me.
"Milim, I would appreciate it if you give me a name that..."
I was cut short as Milim named me with a small smile that only I could see.
"Your name will be Zephyron," she said, and I was surprised because the name was good.
[Notice: Do you want to acknowledge the name Zephyron?] Without hesitation, I said yes. Soon, a huge amount of pink magicules came out of Milim's body and enveloped me like a cocoon. I floated above the ground, feeling my body melting and reconstructing.
[Notice: Race Elemental Puppet evolved into Elemental Dracoknight]
[Notice: Access to Stardust Energy gained]
[Notice: Unique Skill Master Analyst is trying to evolve]
[Notice: Failed, failed, failed] X1579 times
[Notice: Unique Skill Master Analyst is trying to combine extra skills Spatial Motion, Spatial Domination, Spatial Sensitivity]
[Success]
[Unique Skill Spatial Master]
[Notice:You evolved from Medium Elemental into Greater Elemental ]
[Notice: Extra Skill Shapeshift gained]
As I opened my eyes and landed, I was now the same height as Milim. I had been twice her height, but now I was shorter. As I looked at my hands, they were like a robot's but still had a human-like feel. I could turn off that feeling, but who doesn't like to feel human? As I touched my face, it felt human.
I quickly made a mirror using water magic and was shocked to see my face. I had a very cute face resembling Milim's, with silver hair. I didn't have much time to admire myself as a pendant was placed around my neck.
[Notice: You are under an Ultimate Art] Nova's panicked voice sounded, and my eyes, which looked real, lost their color.
Milim felt something was taken away from her, she feels a inflow of sadness which reminds her of the dragon friend she lost and she broke her act, releasing a massive amount of Stardust Energy that destroyed everything it touched.
She launched a punch at Clayman, but to her surprise, it was blocked by Zephyron.
Boom... A huge shockwave was released, sending Clayman flying back. The force was so strong it destroyed half of the castle behind them.
Zephyron was on his knees, holding Milim's punch.
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