A New Form

[Hatchling Dragonewt]

-Rank - D - Early

-Growth Stage - 1/3

-Overall Energy - 510

-Rank Elevation out of reach.

-Remarks: A Dragonewt, also known as Dragon-kin is said to be a reptilian demi-human race that is descended from Dragons. Possessing scales and draconian wings, a Dragonewt's scales are stronger than steel, and as such they can block all cutting weapons.

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Michael stared at his status with a dumbfounded look. Draconian wings?! He hurriedly turned around to see two leathery wings pressed up against his back side. The wings looked small, but he was sure that if he were to stretch them out, their total wingspan would be quite wide. He was never one that was good with aerodynamics, so he wasn't really sure about all the measurement. One thing he was sure of though, was that those wings would need to be large enough, and strong enough to enable flight.

A light smattering of scales ran along the back of the wings. They were strong enough to provide decent protection, but light enough to make sure they wouldn't be a bother to his flight capabilities.

'D rank, huh? That was faster than I thought, but then again, I need to be strong enough if the leaders of all those other Lizardman tribes are also D ranked.' He thought to himself as he clenched and unclenched his fist. He could feel an immense physical power hiding just beneath the surface of his scales.

Speaking of his scales, from a simple yellow of an average Lizardman, his scales had undergone a transformation. They were now a deep, rich golden color that glinted when the sun hit it the right way, and he could also feel that they were far more tougher than what they used to be. It would take a lot for something to punch through them this time around. He had a feeling that if he had fought Ignis like this, the Lizardman would have a much harder time punching through his defenses.

[Some of your active skills have undergone a change in order to properly fit your new form.] The system announced to him. It seemed it wasn't only his physical aspects that had undergone a transformation.

[Skills and Abilities]

<Active>

-Rigid Fortress: Gains a temporary boost in defensive capabilities for a short amount of time. This ability renders the user immobile for the duration of its activation, and reflects 75% of the damage received back onto the attacker, while limiting whatever damage received to 25% of the damage inflicted back onto the attacker.

[This Ability can be upgraded.]

_Steel Fortress: Gains a temporary boost in defensive capabilities for a short amount of time. This ability renders the user almost immobile for the duration of its activation and reflects 75% of the damage received back onto the attacker.

-Poison Jet Spray: Releases a spray of potent poison that is unique t the Yellow Scaled Lizardman race, dousing enemies in a corroding, and deathly shower of death.

[This Ability can be upgraded.]

_Potent Poison Jet Spray: Releases a spray of even more potent, concentrated poison that is unique t the Yellow Scaled Lizardman race, dousing enemies in a corroding, and deathly shower of death.

-Poison Flame Shower: A mix of the Poison Jet Spray and an incomplete comprehension of Fire magic. This potent vortex of fire is sure to burn the life out of your foes.

[This Ability can be upgraded.]

_Potent Poison Flame Shower: A mix of the newly upgraded Potent Poison Jet Spray and an incomplete comprehension of Fire magic. This potent vortex of poison fire is sure to burn the life out of your foes.

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Three of Michael's Abilities had been upgraded into more powerful forms of their base versions. Although he didn't make use of the Rigid Fortress due to its drawback of rendering him immobile, he still thought of it as an ability that would be useful in certain situations. Now, it had gotten an upgrade that partially lifted the limitation of being immobile.

After spending some time to comprehend these changes in his body, Michael finally stood up from his sitting position. There was one problem though.

"I'm... small... Michael took a good look at his body proper. "Of course, I'm a hatchling." He face palmed and sighed. From a good two meters, he had reduced to roughly a meter in height. It was a drastic change, but one that he had no choice but to get used to.

After calming his mind, Michael took a deep breath and made his way out of his personal chamber. Aiden and the other boys didn't spend the night in the cave this time. He guessed that they were probably standing guard outside all night.

Pushing the tattered hide that had replaced the rag that hung over the entrance to his chamber, Michael stepped out into the cavern that housed the population of Lizardmen that he lorded over. His exit turned the heads of the five Lizardmen that had taken post outside the entrance to his chamber.

"L-!" Aiden's greeting was cut off in his throat as he leapt back a few feet, taking up an aggressive stance.

"Stand down, Aiden, boys. It's still me." Michael waved his hand in a carefree manner. His sharp, deep blue eyes ran over the five young en he had appointed as his guards. They looked so tall from his perspective now.

"Leader?" Aiden asked hesitantly.

"Yes, it's me. I went through an evolution and gained this form. It's nothing." Michael explained. Gradually, the five Lizardmen let down their guards, the apprehensive looks on their faces turning into one of praise.

"As expected of our great leader! Gaining a whole new level of power overnight!" Aiden had begun his preaching again. He riled up the emotions of the four other Lizardmen, and stars were basically sparkling in their eyes.

"Enough, snap out of it!" Michael snapped his claws. The sound was sharp enough to draw them out of their bubble. "We have work to do, and we can't be wasting time here. Let's go see what Ramita and Milizaus are up to."