Outcast

Looking at Quez oddly, Surt looks at Valoris as if waiting for him to answer.

"Just traveling, as for the body refinement methods, are any of them suited for dragonkin?" answers Valoris, ignoring Quez's stare.

*Quez POV*

"What the hell, he has a storm dragon lineage? that's the type of thing you only hear about or read in texts. What is a Low-rank beast like a kobold doing with that bloodline?"

"Calm down! if you scare him off we will lose this huge chance in front of us!" hisses Yash quietly.

"She's right if he really does have information on the Bloody Fang. My contributions to the clan will skyrocket. Not to mention, if we find the Bloody Fang and they have succeeded, I can cross over into a true Dragonkin."

*Valoris POV*

As I wait for Surt to bring back the body refinement methods he has that can be used by Dragonkin, I notice Quez is staring at me with eyes burning with curiosity. Sighing I know that in order for this partnership to work, I will have to offer information as well.

"You can ask one question and I will give you the full answer."

"Just one? ugh okay, this is really important so I hope you aren't lying. ....Does the Bloody Fang Tribe have someone with an Ancestor level bloodline?"

"They do, I know what your assumptions are but I honestly can't tell you at this time if its because they succeeded in their research. Also as far as I know there isnt any rumors of Dragonkin missing...." As I say this a thought comes to mind.

Thinbloods! specifically, ones related to the Bloody Fang. I remember Snake's disappearance. He and I had planned to escape together, It had hurt me that he disappeared so suddenly. At the time I thought he just escaped as I did later. But what if the Bloody Fang is using Thinbloods to test the results.

Angered at the thought of the first beast to ever treat me nicely being experimented on, I tune out the rest of the conversation.

During my revelation, Surt comes back with a single tome.

"Sorry kid, this is the only one I have that works for Dragonkin, Its called " Draconic Body". By allowing yourself to be hit with the elements you cultivate in, it strengthens your body and increases your talent with the element. If you want it, I can also give you 3 healing potions for all the bodies"

"Deal, Quez, Yash let's head to your clan so we can continue our discussion"

Quez and Yash take him to a large building capable of fitting even Mezal, inside they take him to a room that seems to be reserved for greeting guests.

Valoris bargains with Quez, and Yash. For the complete story, They have to share any information on the Bloodyfangs experiments, a token naming him as a VIP, and should they raid the Bloodyfang, he is allowed to join them and is given looting rights.

Obviously, this is something that higher-ups have to decide on so Valoros is sent away while Quez and Yash take this information to them.

Excited Valoris arrives back at the general sleeping quarters. Taking out the Golden Flame Purification Liquid, he follows Surt's instructions covering his entire body in it At first, nothing seems to be happening, but as time goes on he notices his body's temperature is rising.

As it continues to rise, Valoris can feel something condensing into his stomach. The temperature is rising to painful levels, making him wince in pain. Reaching near unbearable levels finally all of the purification liquid is absorbed. Coughing, Valoris spits out something black that smells terrible.

It's the remnants of the inferior bloodlines that used to flow through his veins. As he spits it out loud cracking noises can be heard. His scales tips start to turn outward into barbed like shapes, the color deepens, his horns, and claws grow while turning into ebony black. But the biggest gain is Valoris's eyesight, looking around he can see tiny specks of gold, and green.

His talent for cultivating wind and lightning has improved considerably, he can now see the two elements without having to meditate.

"Ugh first I need to get rid of the remnants," thinks Valoris before using lightning to burn it away. Marveling at how easy it was to summon it, Valoris suddenly has an urge to go find some opponents to fight to see just how much he has improved.

Leaving the quarters, he walks towards the guard and inquires where he can go to spar.

"Probably the Pits? it's in the center of the Ruins, a huge arena you can miss it. But be careful, there are some arrogant assholes there"

says the guard oddly helpful

"Really? that's perfect!" says Valoris while smiling before heading to the center of the Ruins.

Arriving at the center, he sees it. A huge pit lined with seating for spectators. In the center, two beasts are fighting.

Asking around he finds the official, a heavily scarred ape.

"What do you want little kobold? " asks the ape without even looking up.

"I was told this is where I register as a fighter, is there anything else I need to do?"

Looking up the ape stares at him with his one good eye, the other cloudy and covered in scar tissue.

"You sure kid? Fighters here aren't above playing dirty to win"

"Even better! yes, I am sure."

"Okay, give me your name, and what tier you want to fight in. Soldier, General, Lord, or King?"

"Valoris, and General"

"Whatever, wait in the General fighters room until you are called. Here is your fighters token."

Taking his token Valoris heads to a large, dark, and filthy room. Inside are several large beasts. All of them are covered in scars and unhealed wounds. They stare at him in confusion, finally one speaks up.

" I think you are lost little lizard, This is the General fighter's room, not the Soldiers," says an ice serpent.

"No, I'm not lost,"

With that reply, all the stares at him turn hostile.

"This is your only warning, get out now. Otherwise, if you get called up one of us is going to tear you apart" says a direwolf littered with scars.

"Next up! Valoris VS Skolli!"

Valoris and the direwolf lock eyes as they both move towards the arena.

"I warned you, now you are going to learn the hard way "

Still smiling Valoris ignores the dire wolves threat. Arriving in the middle of the area they square off against each other.

"Ready? Start!"

Immediately Skolli snarls before attacking, his body covered in darkness. Hissing Valoris summons lightning, having several thin bolts arch off his body. Charging forward, Valoris ducks underneath Skollie's attempt to bite him and hits him straight in the c.h.e.s.t. knocking him back ten ft onto his back. Skolli after a moment of being dazed gets up and looks at the small lizard that hurt him in shock.

"Sorry, who was going to tear me apart again?"