Chapter 1089 - 518: Epic Mermaid

Chapter 1089: Chapter 518: Epic Mermaid

Deep Water Prison.

Herbert, who had been sent back disdainfully by Ophidia, leisurely walked to the center of the pool and looked up at the floating water sphere.

"Speaking of which, your progression was indeed sudden."

Just the other day, Fremay unexpectedly fell asleep during a break between training sessions.

Herbert’s first reaction was to think that the previous group’s training intensity was too high, planning to adjust the pace and frequency once she woke up.

As a result, Fremay slept for a full day and night, and not only that, a powerful magic power fluctuation emanated from her body.

Raging Water Element Magic Power swirled around her, forming a huge water sphere that enveloped her curled-up figure.

From the outside, it looked like a giant egg, like a huge embryo nurturing life.

It was then that Herbert realized something was amiss, understanding that she had reached a critical phase in her progression.

Moreover, compared to Valentina’s long breakthrough during her bloodline progression, Fremay’s initial accumulation was sufficient, with only the final step remaining.

Upon learning that Fremay’s progression would be completed in a few days, Herbert decisively changed his plan to quickly debut in the Northern Lands to address the devastation of the God of Sand and Stone, choosing to stay at the Disciplinary Hall to watch over her.

Showing off in front of people is important, but the safety of those nearby is even more so.

And the most important reason—if Fremay can see him by her side upon waking up, she will surely be very happy, won’t she?

If possible, Herbert doesn’t want to miss the progression moments of every Monster Girl, to share in that moment’s joy.

Furthermore, he himself is at this subtle node, gaining personal insight into this change as a reference for his own progression.

To be honest, Miss Mermaid’s leading progression was somewhat unexpected for Herbert.

He originally thought the fastest to progress would be Eliza, who always sneaks around joining different teams.

After unlocking the new feature for multiplayer team dungeon runs, Miss Vampire, despite constantly complaining about the embarrassment of it all, never failed to join in every team.

Participated very actively, more open than the Dark Elf Svanni, capable of competing with Valentina in gluttony.

As for the dignity of a Vampire Prince... what’s the use? Is it tasty?

Throughout repeated interactions, Miss Vampire had long abandoned these useless things, constantly enjoying the pursuit of gourmet food.

During this process, the progression aura around Eliza grew denser, seemingly always on the verge of entering a critical state.

In the end, what’s truly unexpected is that the final victor turned out to be the seemingly passive Fremay.

If one insists there’s a difference in their styles, it’s probably their approach.

One is more passive, while the other is more proactive.

Although Eliza actively participated, most of the time she was passively enduring, putting on a face of "I’m actually forced to participate."

Whereas Fremay has always been highly dedicated, actively cooperating during the process and always happy to help Herbert with meticulous cleaning afterwards.

"Small amounts multiple times" ultimately lost to "one-time thoroughness."

Additionally, a small experiment yielded gratifying results.

After returning from the Mist Mountain Range, Herbert took advantage of a resting moment with Valentina to trim her hair—and secretly set aside some epic materials during the cleanup.

Slight processing and tasting, smooth entry with a burning sensation, though a bit scratchy on the throat... cough.

Despite the somewhat quirky process, the outcome was good.

Effective!

After progressing into an Epic Monster Girl, she can be regarded as a new material, truly allowing him to acquire a new ability again.

But, the ability Herbert obtained this time left him slightly puzzled.

Using the "knowledge Snake Eye" thinking ability gained from Ophidia, he quickly analyzed the new blessing without needing Nenasha’s explanation.

"Dragon King Crown"!

This ability differs from other epic abilities; it’s neither a self-enhancement nor a special ability but more like a credential.

A... special qualification.

Upon fully activating this ability, a pale crown made of thorns and Giant Dragon bones appears above Herbert’s head.

If the "Dragon King Legacy," gained during Valentina’s Legendary Level, allowed him to inherit the Dragon King’s ability together,

then this time, with this crown, he fully possesses the title of "Dragon King."

?

Me, a human, becoming the Dragon King?

And, not even at the epic level yet?

Is this right?

When Herbert initially comprehended what this crown signifies, he was utterly bewildered.

"What does it mean? With this crown, it’s like telling the Giant Dragons I’m actually a descendant of dragons? We’re family?"

"Or does it mean, as long as I have this ability, I become the true Dragon King God of War?"

Jokes aside, having gained the ability, he naturally needs to figure out how to maximize the effect.

As the Dragon King, he can understand all dragon languages, establish connections with any dragon, and even command them to fight for him.

"Dragon Speaker" this, "Dragon Ruler" that, this ability sounds useful, but is it truly the case?