Let's Train Heroine

Lucan's blade sank into Bing's flesh, and for a moment, he felt a surge of triumph. The dragon's roar echoed through the storm, and the ice around them trembled as if responding to her pain. He could feel her magic faltering, the flow of energy disrupted by his strike. It was working—finally, he had found a way to hurt her.

But his victory was short-lived.

Bing's growl shifted from pain to anger, and the ice surrounding her pulsed with renewed power. With a violent shove, she flung Lucan back, sending him crashing into the icy ground. He slid to a stop, struggling to catch his breath as the storm whipped around him.

When he looked up, Bing's enormous draconic form began to change.

Her massive wings folded in, shrinking, and her serpentine body twisted as bones cracked and reshaped themselves. Scales shifted and flowed like liquid ice, condensing into a more compact form. Bing's once-towering dragon body began to morph into something else—something far more dangerous.

Lucan watched as Bing took on a new shape. She now stood as a towering humanoid, nearly ten feet tall, with the unmistakable features of a dragon merged with the grace and agility of a warrior. Her body was still covered in ice-blue scales, but her form was more slender and agile, designed for speed and precision.n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om

Her wings, though smaller than before, were sharp and crystalline, glinting in the storm's light. They arched behind her like deadly blades, capable of slicing through the air—or her enemies—without effort.

Her face retained its draconic features: long, razor-sharp teeth protruded from her mouth, and her eyes glowed with an icy blue light. Her horns, once massive and curling, now jutted out sleek and sharp, giving her a more predatory appearance. Icicles hung from her chin and elbows like jagged spikes, and her long, clawed fingers flexed, each talon dripping with frost.

Her legs were bent, ready to pounce, ending in talon-like feet that could dig into the ice or strike with deadly precision.

She was faster now, more compact, and her aura radiated a deadly power that chilled Lucan to the core.

"Your little trick won't work again," Bing snarled, her voice deeper and more guttural in this new form. "You wanted a fight, human? Then face me now."

Lucan didn't have time to react before the temperature around him plummeted. The air itself seemed to freeze solid as Bing unleashed her Frost Aura. Everything within her radius began to crystallize, ice spreading across the ground, creeping toward Lucan's feet. He could feel the bitter cold gnawing at his body, the frost biting into his skin even through his cloak.

The air in his lungs burned with each breath, and it became harder to move as the cold seeped into his bones.

His light and water magic struggled to push back the freezing aura, but it wasn't enough. Bing was too powerful in this form, and her cold was unlike anything he had ever faced. The freezing air coiled around him like a serpent, squeezing the warmth and life from his body.

Lucan's vision blurred as he staggered back, barely able to keep his footing. His magic was failing. His body was failing. He didn't have much time left.

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Lucan thought of using Evil Magician ability, as long as he used it, it's very easy to kill Bing. However he didn't want to get exposed this early.

Lucan felt his entire body freezing, "Well, I don't think I have choice." He muttered.

Just as he was about use Evil Magic, something changed.

Suddenly, the weight of exhaustion lifted from his body, replaced by a surge of energy so powerful it nearly took his breath away. The freezing cold vanished in an instant, replaced by a soothing warmth that spread through his limbs, melting the frost that had begun to creep up his skin. His mana, which had been nearly depleted, flooded back into him, stronger and fuller than before.

Lucan blinked in surprise, feeling lighter than a feather, his body restored to full strength. His muscles no longer ached, and the icy chill that had numbed him moments ago was completely gone. Even the lingering pain from his earlier wounds had disappeared, replaced by a sense of vitality that was almost overwhelming.

He didn't need to look around to know who was responsible.

"Maris," he whispered under his breath. She was watching over him, lending him her strength, using her magic to support him from afar. Lucan knew that Maris doesn't have such ability. She was too far away to give him any support but it seemed she learn it this new skill in short time.

However it also means she can watch everything and if Lucan had used Evil Magician ability, she would notice it right away.

Anyways, now he was back to peak power with immune to ice effects. He couldn't waste this opportunity.

Lucan straightened. The frost around him still glistened, but it no longer felt oppressive. Bing, now in her half-dragon form, snarled and advanced, but Lucan stood his ground, his strength renewed.

He glanced at her. Bing's humanoid form was more dangerous than before—faster, more agile, and with no weakness he could easily exploit. But with his mana restored and Maris's power flowing through him, he felt ready.

Lucan darted forward as he closed the distance between them. His fist shot toward Bing's chest, aiming for the weak spot he think it's weak. She reacted instantly, crossing her forearm to block the blow. The impact sent a shockwave through the ice beneath them, but Bing didn't flinch.

She countered with a backhanded strike of her clawed hand. Lucan ducked just in time, feeling the air whip past his face as her talons narrowly missed his head. Without missing a beat, he spun low, sweeping his leg toward her ankles. Bing jumped, her wings flaring out to lift her just above his reach.

Lucan shifted, rising with a sharp uppercut aimed at her stomach. His fist connected, but Bing only grunted, her hardened scales absorbing most of the blow. She retaliated, slashing down with her claws. He stepped back, narrowly avoiding the lethal strike, but before he could recover, Bing's tail whipped around.

It struck Lucan in the side like a hammer, sending him flying through the air. He crashed into the frozen ground, sliding across the ice before skidding to a halt. His vision blurred for a second, but he pushed himself up, unscathed thanks to Maris's magic.

Bing was already on him, lunging with terrifying speed. Lucan caught her wrist mid-strike and twisted, using her momentum to hurl her over his shoulder. She flipped in midair, landing on her feet with a snarl. Her tail lashed out again, but this time, Lucan ducked under it and threw a sharp punch to her ribs.

The force made Bing stagger, but she recovered instantly, lashing out with a knee to his gut. Lucan doubled over but sprang back, fists ready, refusing to give an inch.

The fight had only just begun.

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