The lessons were not that hard but the intensity was quite something. The Language for example, I was told to remember the dragon language alphabet which had different shape for 1 letter (a-z and 1-0), two letters (ba, bi, bu, be, bo, ca, ci,etc.), and three letters (ex. Tre, shi, tsu, etc.) and even the rarest four letters also had different shape. Besides dragon language, I also must study various language from the ancient language, common language, elf language, dwarf language, and even demon language.

Magic Theory was included in the origin of phenomenon and the process called magic itself. Based on this, I took a new class, Rune Caster. It was a class which used rune magic engraved inside the body instead outside. This class was quite popular among the elder dragons as they don't need to chant and the spell would be difficult to be traced. Furthermore, this class was only can be learned by dragons.

After several months, I finally managed to master most of the lessons thanks to the effort I had and the special sub-space in the library with the time threefold of the outside. Spending three days inside means I had spent a day outside. But, then Freeden suddenly told me that my combat teacher has arrived.

And here, I was waiting for him in the arena. From the opposite side, I saw a person with black spiky hair entered the arena. He looked at me as if trying to measure my might. He didn't say anything and touched his chin.

In a blink of eyes, he disappeared. I instinctively jumped backward.

BOOM!!

An explosion occurred on the spot where I was standing just a moment ago. There was some electric sparks floated around the rubbles of the explosion. I saw a glimpse of a person behind the cloud of dust before it blurred and disappeared.

In less than a second, I changed my posture to protect my left side. I sensed the force on my arm protecting my flank before I was knocked away from the impact and sudden jolt of electricity. I rolled few times on the ground. When I managed to gain my stance, I was sent flying again. Twice, three times, four times, the process was repeated over and over and every time the attack connected, I sensed strong electricity flowed through my body and gradually made my body more and more sluggish.

After getting thrashed around for long time, the attack stopped. I was covered in dust and my skin was full of bruises and scratches. My breathing was heavy and I was barely conscious. I looked up and saw the black haired man was wearing a yellow faceless mask. The man walked away. I began losing consciousness when a glimpse of a recent memory flashed.

'Really?'

The face of the worried Alicia came to my mind. I bit my lower lips and sent my fist to the ground.

"Like hell"

I pushed my body up.

"I'm gonna-"

I looked upward and screamed.

"FALL IN THIS PLACE!!"

I glared at the man. He turned back and in instant his body disappeared again. I quickly touched the ground. Two meters long earth spikes extended from my surroundings. I looked at my right and saw the man was crossing his arm to protect his face. The tip of the sharp spikes which should have penetrated his skin didn't leave a single mark on it.

By instinct I jumped away with the remaining of my strength. On the middle of my created spikes, new earth spikes grew from the ground toward the inside. The man looked at me. He looked down at me to be exact. I gritted my teeth and pushed myself to stand up.

I changed my posture. I moved my left hand to my right shoulder and my right hand to my left waist. A blinding light glowed from both arm and my legs. When the light dissipated, silver gauntlet and boots appeared on my arms and legs. At single glance, they looked like the armor of my dragon form.

"Sacred treasure – Slumber Lullaby"

I called the name echoing inside my head.

"...."

He didn't respond to my change. I snapped my fingers. My wound disappeared like an illusion.

"My pain is your pain"

I muttered. The man touched his mask. He disappeared again. I looked at my right. An impact came from the left side. I flew few meters and raised my body as if it was nothing. Brushing the dust on my clothes I looked at the man. He was groaning in pain as he held his left flank.

"Is that hurt?"

I asked him.

"...."

He didn't answer. With a snap of my fingers, three swords of light floated above my head.

"Peacemaker"

I muttered. I raised my hand and the hovering sword vibrated. I moved my hand and the swords flew toward the man at high speed. He touched his mask. The color of his mask changed into brown mask. He tapped the ground with the tip of his soles. 5 meters earth wall rose up and the swords sank into the wall deeply. I frowned at this spectacle.

When I was about to make my second move, I was sent flying again. I managed to regain my posture and faced him again. He was crouching down in pain. I reached for my pocket and sprayed some white powder into the air. I dashed around while leaving trails of white powder like a small kid.

"It's like this I guess."

I muttered.

I activated alchemy. Greenish colored mist rose upward throughout the room. The man glared at me. He increased his speed and aimed at my body but for some reason he hit an empty air. As he trying to hit me, he started swaying around before finally fell to the ground weakly.

CHCL3 – Chloroform

A toxic gas with strong smell and had anesthetic properties. Usually such trick won't work but he was too cautious when I spread the white powder earlier. I used my alchemy once again and returned the green gas into white powder. I undid my sacred treasure. The wound on the man's body disappeared and my fine body was become tattered.

I leaned against the closest wall and sighed. I barely won today. I coughed a bit of blood and looked at my unconscious opponent.

"Ren-sama!!"

I saw Alicia dashed toward me in hurry from the entrance.

"Oh, Alicia."

I decided to call her.

"What a terrible wound!! Please wait a moment."

She chanted some kind of spell. I was wrapped in warmth before I felt my pain lessened a lot.

"Is there still some pain?"

She asked.

"No, Alicia's healing magic is perfect."

I said as I tried to stand up.

"You don't have to push yourself."

She said. I tried to push her but suddenly I lost my balance. I managed to support myself with the wall.

"I guess I still not that well. Can you walk me back?"

I asked.

"Yes, Ren-sama!!"

She said.

"By the way, what should we do about him?"

Alicia pointed at my opponent.

"Leave him be. He just fell asleep from boredom after beating me up."

I said. She put my arms around her shoulder and supported my body. We walked together till we reached my room. I was treated by Alicia and Anastasia after that. The remains of scratches and bruises remained painful till the next day.