Outside the inn, space tore open above a charred clearing. A massive emerald-green dragon answered a Summoning from another Plane and emerged.
Its horns were pointed, its body long and sinuous. Its green Scales looked as though they had been carved from smooth emerald, giving it a gentle appearance.
Its pale green eyes fixed on Jiang Hao. It opened its mouth and unleashed a blast of Emerald Dragon breath.
"Lightning Storm!"
"Thorn Jungle!"
Green thorns sprang from the ground, blocking the way, while lightning crashed down from the clouds overhead.
Now I know why Mages get treated like kings. Area Magic spells really are hard to dodge... Jiang Hao contacted the Black Dragon through their contract, raised the Godslayer Spear Longinus, and shouted.
"Victory!"
The Godslayer Spear Longinus began to shimmer.
Then he charged recklessly ahead, weaving left and right through the lightning.
The Emerald Dragon's breath grazed past him. Bolts of lightning thundered down, yet somehow always missed him and struck the thorns instead. One thorn after another was reduced to charcoal.
"Is he an assassin? How is he so good at dodging Magic?"
Valentin frowned as he watched Jiang Hao evade Lightning Storm. He could dodge Magic attacks that dense?
Then Valentin began chanting again. "Higher being of the Elemental Plane, ruler of all water elements, answer my Summoning under the ancient contract and send forth your avatar."
The phantom of a giant appeared behind Valentin, clad in armor and wielding a greatsword, its entire body made of clear blue water. It swung its sword down at Jiang Hao.
Summonings are a nuisance... Let's take one off the board first. Jiang Hao dodged the Greatsword and turned his hand over. Gungnir appeared in his palm.
The moment the branch appeared in Jiang Hao's hand, danger warnings screamed through