The First Hunt
The yellow snake asked the figure if they were stuck in this form. The figure replied, "No, you can transform freely between the snake and human form". Everyone calmed down after hearing this. Then the figure asked everyone to say "status" out loud. Although others were confused, as a human who loves novels, I knew exactly what the figure meant."
Upon yelling "Status" in my mind, a holographic screen appeared out of nowhere. Others followed suit and checked their statuses.
Name: none
Stage: Entry Beast Level 1
Race: Crimson scaled snake
Bloodline: Chaos Dragon
Talent: Chaos Beast [SSS]
Skills: Chaos Eyes(lv-1), Snake Senses(lv-1) Chaos Breath(lv-1), Chaos Fang(lv-1), Chaos Blade(lv-1)
"When the other snakes saw their status, they asked why there was no name. The figure replied that because you were just born and your parents didn't name you. But if you like you can inherit the names of the eight ancient dragons. Everyone looked at each other and agreed to the proposal. "Afterward, my status name changed from 'None' to Tyran Drake"
Name: Tyran Drake
Stage: Entry Beast Level 1
Race: Crimson scaled snake
Bloodline: Chaos Dragon
Talent: Chaos Beast [SSS]
Skills: Chaos Eyes(lv-1), Snake Senses(lv-1), Chaos Breath(lv-1), Chaos Fang(lv-1), Chaos Blade(lv-1)
The red snake was named Cyrus Drake,
Name: Cyrus Drake
Stage: Entry Beast Level 1
Race: Red Scaled Snake
Bloodline: Fire Dragon
Talent: Origin Flame [SS]
Skills: Fire Manipulation(lv-1), Snake Senses(lv-1), Fiery Eyes(lv-1), Fire Fang(lv-1)
The yellow snake was named Ramiel Drake.
Name: Ramiel Drake, Level: 1
Race: Yellow Scaled Snake
Bloodline: Thunder dragon
Talent: Heavenly Thunder [SS]
Mana: 120
Skills: Thunder Manipulation(lv-1), Snake Senses(lv-1), thunder Sight(lv-1), Thunder Charge(lv-1)
The blue snake was named Noelle Drake.
Name: Noelle Drake
Stage: Entry Beast Level 1
Race: Blue Scaled Snake
Bloodline: Frost Dragon
Talent: Demonic Frost Jade Body [SS]
Skills: Ice Manipulation(lv-1), Snake Senses(lv-1), Frozen Jade Eyes (Level-1), Ice Beam(lv-1)
The green snake was named Aella Drake.
Name: Aella Drake
Stage: Entry Beast Level 1
Race: Green Scaled Snake
Bloodline: Wind Dragon
Talent: The Sky Queen [SS]
Skills: Wind Manipulation(lv-1), Snake Senses(lv-1), Gale Eyes(lv-1), Air Blade(lv-1)
The brown snake was named Adam Drake.
Name: Adam Drake
Stage: Entry Beast Level 1
Race: Brown Scaled Snake
Bloodline: Earth Dragon
Talent: Ancient Star Blessing [SS]
Skills: Earth Manipulation(lv-1), Snake Senses(lv-1), Star Gaze(lv-1), Earth Hammer(lv-1)
The white and Black snakes were named Fiona Drake and Ciara Drake respectively.
Name: Fiona Drake
Stage: Entry Beast Level 1
Race: White Scaled Snake
Bloodline: Holy Dragon
Talent: Holy Angel Blessing [SS]
Skills: Holy Eyes(lv-1), Angel Halo(lv-1), Divine Radiance(lv-1), Snake Senses(lv-1)
Name: Ciara Drake
Stage: Entry Beast Level 1
Race: Black Scaled Snake
Bloodline: Dark Dragon
Talent: Cursed Demon Blessing [SS]
Skills: Evil Eyes(lv-1), Dark Fang(lv-1), Shadow Veil(lv-1), Snake Senses(lv-1)
Upon seeing their statuses, I was left in complete shock. Each of their talents were immensely powerful, with all of them being ranked SS - the second most powerful ranking. As I pondered over their abilities, a memory from my past life suddenly surfaced. I remembered a group of eight dragons, each possessing a different elemental power.
In the 20th year of the apocalypse, all eight dragons met their demise. The world's most powerful factions allied to hunt down these dragons. More than 10 million people participated in the battle, but only 1000 people survived in the end. It was called the "Great Dragon War". It was the worst war in human history where only 0.001% of people survived.
"I am now the eldest among the Eight Elemental Dragons. As soon as I saw my siblings, fear gripped me. These creatures were often portrayed in stories as the most savage, destructive, and insane monsters that would attack anything that crossed their path. But I resolved not to be weak and useless anymore because I now possess an SSS-rank talent.
After all of us calmed down the figure who was slowly dissipating, said this is the last message left by the dragons. Find the inheritance they left around the world and revive the dragon race. After saying this the figure finally disappeared. I was left thinking deeply about the things he said and finally remembered the areas where the dragons got their inheritances from.
Now Cyrus asked me what we do now as I was the oldest. Now that we awakened, we gained spiritual intelligence. So these snakes are more emotionally attached to their kin. I suggested that we venture outside to explore the surroundings. I surveyed the cave using my skill called "Chaos Eyes". Eventually, I spotted a small opening on the wall that was slightly larger than us. I was excited to see the bright sky again, but I didn't expect it to be night.
However, snakes don't have any problem seeing in the dark, let alone us who were awakened. Just as we arrived outside, all of us activated our respective eye skills. I used my "Chaos Eyes", Cyrus used "Fiery Eyes", Ramiel used "Thunder Sight", Noelle used "Sky Eyes", Aella used "Gale Eyes", Adam used "Star Gaze", Fiona used "Holy Eyes", and Ciara used "Evil Eyes".
After wandering for some time, we came across a tree with a claw mark on it. Upon closer inspection, I recognized the mark to be that of a tiger, indicating that we had entered its territory. The claws seem to resemble the claw marks on the huge snake. Although tigers typically hunt at night, they do not prey on snakes. But I warned my siblings to be cautious of the potential danger as we were in the tiger's territory. Suddenly, we all felt vibrations on the ground, suggesting that a beast was sleeping.
[Even though they transformed into humans they still retained the senses of a snake]
I looked in its direction and saw a den and as expected it was a tiger. My siblings were quietly observing it. I advised my siblings to remain calm because it was just an entry-level 3 beast and it was sound asleep. I also assured them that it was a golden opportunity to kill it without much difficulty.
Cyrus asked me how we should go about killing the tiger. I responded with a straight face that if we use our skills, we can easily take it down. Noelle raised a question, "What should we do after we kill it, should we eat it? We can't drag it back to our cave?" While discussing how to kill it, Ciara asked if she could try. Everyone looked towards her and Fiona asked if, she was sure. She confidently replied that she could get close to it using her skill 'Shadow Veil'.
I thought for a minute and gave her a positive reply. After Ciara strikes, we will all attack its exposed back. I told that Noelle and I will attack it with ranged skills first, and after that we will rush it from all sides. Everyone silently nodded in agreement.
After we spread out, I gave the order to Ciara and she transformed into a snake and activated her skill 'Shadow Veil'. She slowly approached the tiger, but just as she was about to strike, the tiger suddenly woke up and took an attack stance in her direction. It seemed like it didn't know where she was, but it could feel her presence. This sudden action startled Ciara, but I ordered the Noelle to activate her skill.
We used "Chaos Breath" and "Ice Beam" respectively.
The tiger was injured by these two skills, but it succeeded in staying alive. Ciara composed herself and used her "Dark Fang" skill on the tiger. Aella quickly moved towards the tiger and used her skill "Air Blade," forming a see-through blade with her fingers to slash at its back. Adam used his "Earth Manipulation" skill to generate spikes beneath the tiger.
Even after enduring all these skills, the tiger still barely survived. Ramiel utilized his "Thunder Charge" ability to dash toward the tiger and collide with it, causing it to be knocked down. Cyrus also rushed toward it and used "Fire Manipulation" skill to create a "Fire Blast" to finally kill the tiger.
Fiona used her "Divine Radiance" skill to heal the injuries of Ramiel who collided into the tiger. Ramiel was grateful towards Fiona for the help. Ramiel looked at the tiger's corpse and asked how we would take it back. Terra suggested we spend the night in this cave and I thought it was a great idea and so I agreed. Therefore, we spent the night there.
After entering the cave Adam used his skill and covered the entrance with a wall. But he left a small space at the top for air. We butchered the tiger using Aella's "Air Blade' skill and cooked it using Cyrus's flame. After having our fill all of us were very sleepy therefore everyone picked a spot in the cave and fell asleep.