Supreme BeastTamer: I Can Copy and Upgrade Skills 10x! - Chapter 503

Chapter 503: Joining the Competition [1]
“Hey, hey, I’m lost here. What does the king mean by that?” one of Zara’s friends blurted out. The others shared his confusion.

Wasn’t the boy already a dragon?

This was the Dragon Realm, and only dragons had access to this place. It had been that way for centuries and would remain so for centuries to come. So what did the king mean—

Before the thought could settle, all five of them snapped their heads toward Zara, who had abruptly stood up. Just like them, she was caught off guard by her father’s words.

What did he mean by that?

She had never heard of a human turning into a dragon before. Just what was her father planning?

Zara felt the piercing gazes of her friends stabbing into her back like daggers, demanding an explanation. She sighed. Her father had already exposed the truth—there was no point in hiding it anymore. Besides, these five were people she trusted with her life.

After a brief pause, she finally spoke. “The reason Father said that is because… Nox is not a dragon. He is a human.”

“A human? A freaking human?! How did that happen?”

“You mean to tell me a human defeated Drake? That’s unheard of! I would’ve believed you if you said it was one of the other Overlord races like the Demons, the Elves, or even those sea creatures.”

“Yeah. Humans are one of the weakest species. The only reason we haven’t wiped them out yet is that we don’t consider them a threat. They can’t even offer us any—”

Zara cut in, her gaze shifting back to the battle platform. Without looking at them, she said flatly, “The reason you can’t sense it is because of the distance. If you doubt me, move closer.”

The five exchanged skeptical glances before stepping forward.

And then—

Their blood ran cold.

A human had effortlessly defeated a dragon.

And not just any dragon, but one considered a prodigy.

He hadn’t simply won—he had overwhelmed Drake from the start and even had the confidence to grant him a second chance to go all out.

They couldn’t believe it.

A human was the one who had displayed such a frightening level of confidence.

—

Meanwhile…

The air was tense as both Drake and Nox stood before King Dracos Frostpire, who loomed between them.

Silence reigned for a long moment before Drake finally sucked in a sharp breath, mustering the courage to speak. “What do you mean by that?”

“Yes, what do you mean by that?” Nox echoed, turning his gaze toward the king, curiosity evident in his eyes.

King Dracos smiled. “Let’s put it like this, then.” His gaze focused on Nox. “There’s a competition in a week involving all the dragon kingdoms. I want you to participate alongside my son and his friends.”

Nox had, of course, heard about the competition.

Some might have asked why he should compete. He was here to deal with the Scourge Alpha, not entertain a bunch of old dragons.

But Nox’s mind worked differently.

His eyes gleamed.

This was an opportunity.

He could use this competition to impress not just King Dracos, but the entire Dragon Realm.

Of course, he wouldn’t do it for free.

His expression turned serious, perfectly masking his excitement. “Let’s say you somehow sneak me into this competition—what do I gain from it?”

King Dracos smiled, amused by Nox’s attitude. “You’ve already proven your potential by defeating Drake. Even though he didn’t use his dragon form, the outcome wouldn’t have changed much.”

Nox glanced at Drake, then back at the king. “You sound very confident. Why do I feel like you could be wrong?”

“I’m not wrong,” the dragon king replied, his tone carrying an air of certainty. “He’s my son. I know what he is and isn’t capable of.”

Then, shifting back to the original topic, he continued, “Drake is one of the strongest dragon youths of his generation. I believe his strength is just below the current heirs of the Big Four.”

By Big Four, Nox knew he meant the Light, Lightning, Shadow, and Fire Dragons.

“And you managed to defeat him.”

Nox narrowed his eyes. He already had an idea where this conversation was heading. “What are you getting at?”

It was Drake who answered this time. “It means you’re just slightly below the heirs of the Big Four—or you might even be on the same level as them.”

“Yes, he’s right.”

King Dracos casually slapped Drake on the shoulder, making his son wince. It almost seemed as though the king wasn’t too pleased that Drake had stolen his moment.

“Although you have yet to reveal them, I believe you possess more skills at the Ultimate Tier. I analyzed your fight, and one thing stood out—every single skill you used was at the Ultimate Tier.”

Nox hesitated.

He felt a flicker of irritation. These powerhouses were too perceptive. It annoyed him how easily they could see through his skill ranks.

“Yeah, I have them,” Nox admitted. “Most of them are just gathering dust in my arsenal.”

A flicker of shock crossed both Dracos’ and Drake’s faces. They didn’t think he was lying.

Even I only have a handful of Ultimate Tier skills… and he’s suggesting he has multiple just sitting unused?

King Dracos was deeply surprised.

How did this human obtain so many Ultimate-ranked skills?

Were all humans like this?

Had they underestimated the humans?

A strange feeling crept up his spine as he imagined an entire army of humans wielding multiple Ultimate Tier skills.

Drake swallowed hard, his palms suddenly clammy. “Are… all humans like that?”

“No.”

A soft voice answered before Zara landed gracefully beside them. “Nox is special. Just as Ultimate skills are rare for dragons, they are just as rare for humans.”

Nox turned his sharp gaze back to King Dracos. “Your Highness, you still haven’t answered my question.” His voice was calm, yet carried an edge. “What do I gain from this?”

The dragon king smiled.

Now that he knew Nox was far from an ordinary human, he didn’t want to gamble with a talent like this. “Apart from ensuring your protection, you may ask for three favors from us—and we shall fulfill them.”

A glint flashed in Nox’s eyes. “Any favors?”

Dracos’ eyes glowed with a dangerous light. “Yes. Any favor. Even if you want us to raid a kingdom and crown you emperor—as long as it is within our power, we shall make it happen.”