The Castle of Murmurin looked better than anything Sen could have imagined.An immense, foreboding structure of black stone, the dungeon stood on a rock in the middle of a crater full of hot lava, the black smoke surrounding the place giving it a spooky look. The remains of a half-destroyed stone bridge linked the volcano’s edge to the castle’s entrance, a stone doorway more than large enough to fit Sen through - unlike that stupid temple.A ring of stone bound the castle’s numerous towers and fortifications, overseen by magnificent dragon statues. The structure had one pointed tower larger than all others at the center, Sen catching glimpses of shadowy forms through stained glass windows. Clouds of carrion birds and crows flocked to the roofs, hungry for manling blood, while giant worms roamed the magma below.It had lava. It had a food reserve. It had towers.In short, it was the perfect lair where to stash his hoard!The land outside the castle was considerably less impressive than

The locals had bound Kyle to an olive tree with heavy chains under the faint moonlight. Around twenty werewolves had gathered to observe the sacrifice, while a squid-like humanoid held the ceremony, chittering incantations while wielding a scepter. Kyle guessed the Moon Man worshippers were a relative minority in the community.Unfortunately, the majority had given Kyle the silent treatment.“Brother, is that smart?” Chocolatine asked her brother, one of the few who did argue against the adventurer’s capture. “He is the dragon’s chief of staff, and that one is angry already…”“He burnt our previous home, sis,” Croissant pointed out. Unlike his sister, he had shapeshifted in a monstrous, car-sized black wolf, glaring at Kyle with seething hatred.“Yes, which is why I don’t want him to burn our current one.”“I’m sure Kyle was just following orders,” Savoureuse tried to argue with the cultists, although that wasn’t the passionate defense Kyle had hoped for. “Do not blame the follower, b

Congratulations! For resisting the temptation to cheat on your dragon master with a Moon Beast, proving your faithfulness, and for serving as a bridge between monster lords and their flock, you have earned two levels in [Monster Squire]!+60 HP, +10SP, +1 SKI, +1 AGI, +1 INT, +1 CHA, +1 LCK!You earned the [Rally Minions] Class Perk![Rally Minions]: By uttering a strong authority statement, such as “Die to them, or die to me,” you can increase all the stats of your minions for a short duration.“Nice work,” Savoureuse congratulated Kyle, “I didn’t understand half of what it said, but you handled it like a champ.”Kyle shrugged. He had the feeling he had done the best he…Wait.Wait, wait! Kyle hadn’t asked the creature if it could send him back to Earth!“I guess I will have to eat him myself,” Croissant said, showing his fangs, only for the priest of the Moon Man to block his path with his scepter.“You will not lay a fang on a prophet of our god, Croissant!” The priest turned back

As expected of his chief of staff, Kyle explained without Sen having to ask. “Health Points represent your lifeforce, health, and longevity. The more of them, the longer you live and the slower you age. Special Points power magical abilities. Strength is strength, Vitality increases your constitution and endurance. Skill handles your dexterity and skillfulness; Agility represents speed and reflexes. Intelligence is intelligence. Charisma influences willpower and charm. The more you have it, the more you get laid. Finally, the more Luck, the more randomness favors you.”“So the higher the Charisma, the more willpower I have?”“It also improves the use of certain spells and abilities. Since it represents willpower, [Witch Hunters] can use their Charisma to dispel magic or rain holy judgment on their enemies.”Sen checked his current stats. “Menu.”Sen KrendrathLevel: 14 (Noble 8/Gladiator 6)Type: Dragon.Party: K&K.5,615“Seventy-nine?” Croissant almost choked.So did Kyle. “That’s t

“You too were reincarnated—”“—in that other world?” she finished the sentence at the same time, both smiling at the other. “Although not as a human. Can’t complain though, this body is way better. I lucked out.”“Yeah, I heard an unlucky claimed became a slime.” Since the minion seemed familiar with the creature, Sen let him take over the interview. “Where do you come from?”“Morocco, but I’m half-Spanish on my mom’s side. You’re a ‘Murrican, aren’t ya?”“Chicago boy all the way.” Minion Kyle showed up his sleeve, revealing dice and moon tattoos on his skin. The dryad responded by pointing a mark on the back of her neck, representing a spiral-shaped flower. “Oh, that’s the brand of Cybele right? The sex and fertility goddess?”“Ah, yes, because that’s the only thing people pay attention to with her. She also the goddess of forest and knowledge, you know? She’s very wise and ancient.”“Sorry, I’m not too religious. Especially since people here worship a human abducting dice or a tenta