School Transmigration: I, Chosen as the Saint by Dragons at the Start

41  Escape of Eerie No. 374

Before them, a large projection screen with shimmering magical runes materialized, displaying the image of a strange and terrifying creature. The full figure of the Eerie monster slowly emerged on the screen. Its massive and twisted body exuded a chilling aura.

It possessed countless tentacles, long and sinuous like winding whips, each covered in sticky black slime. Its evil red eyes flickered with a cold light, as if harboring endless malice and cruelty. The creature's skin was a dark purple, resembling hard rock, with motionless patterns that created an eerie feeling.

The form of this monster was indefinable, at times resembling a giant octopus, at times a twisted, shifting shadow, and at others, akin to a heart of a demon. Owen had seen this creature before in a magic shop.

Kendo, with a deep weariness in his eyes but still unchanging in tone, asked, "How did Eerie No. 374 escape containment?"

Elwin, his forehead slick with cold sweat and appearing somewhat bewildered, replied, "I was planning to transport it to the Eerie Containment Facility tomorrow. I never expected it to break out."

Eldrich, with an awkward expression and tense voice, inquired, "Headmaster, should we activate the school's magic array?"

"Not yet," Kendo pondered, "Given the troubled times, it's best to use the magic array sparingly."

"So what now...?" Eldrich seemed uncertain.

"Gather the students and have the teachers take a headcount. It might be disguising itself among the crowd. We must be extremely cautious."

"Yes!"

The powerful professors began to mobilize, setting the entire school into frantic action.

Owen strolled leisurely out of the tower block, listening to the piercing alarm ringing in his ears, he muttered coldly, "Has the Angel Race attacked?"

Erin cowered behind Owen, her little face creased in worry, "Master, this is a level-one alarm from the academy, usually reserved for major invasions. Could it really be the angels?"

Owen's slaying of Joey from the Angel Race had been a hot topic around the academy, so Erin was naturally aware of it.

"I don't know, let's go and see."

As they headed towards the playground, a figure swiftly passed by Owen. He raised an eyebrow slightly, observing the retreating back. The cold aura emanating from the person sent a chill through him. However, as the figure moved swiftly, Owen didn't pay much attention.

But the next moment, Owen's sense of alert spiked. The person who had walked past him quickly had stopped. Owen's steps halted too. His mind power, blessed by the stars, was extremely sensitive to various auras. His heart rate noticeably accelerated, a sense of danger urging Owen to leave the area.

Owen quietly retreated, holding Erin's hand. He dared not turn and run directly. In the wilderness, when encountering a grizzly bear or predatory animals like wolves and leopards, the last thing one should do is turn and flee. This exposes one's back to the beasts, giving them a chance for a stealthy attack, using their sharp teeth to bite through your neck.

At that moment, Owen felt as if he was facing a kind of Eerie beast.

"Classmate," the figure turned around, hooded and with an obscured face, "Aren't you... going to join the others?"

His voice was eerily strange, carrying an inexplicable stickiness that was spine-chilling. Erin shivered in fear, completely hiding behind Owen.

Owen forced a slight smile, trying to maintain a calm tone, "Yes, I am. Just walking a bit slowly."

Seizing the opportunity, he scrutinized the person from Eerie head to toe. He noticed fresh bloodstains on the person's clothes.

"Is that so... How about we walk together?" The person from Eerie stuttered, as if not fully accustomed to his body.

Owen's pupils constricted slightly, thinking to himself, "[Prophecy] activate."

He stepped out from his "Owen" body, slowly approaching the face of the person from Eerie. Owen wanted to see what the Eerie person truly looked like, but unfortunately, the scene in [Prophecy] couldn't reveal what was impossible in the real world.

Suddenly, a holy light emanated from the Grand Magus Academy playground. Owen's eyes widened, "That is..."

Holy light-based divine-tier magic · Deities Protection – a comprehensive AOE protection holy light magic that could prevent Eerie invasions, temporarily boosting soul power, physical strength, and constitution.

The "person from Eerie" facing Owen saw the appearance of Deities Protection, a red glint flashing under his hood. He lunged at Owen fiercely. n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

Owen, having anticipated this, released his Gold Divine Dragon true form without hesitation. A sun-like intense holy light illuminated the entire Grand Magus Academy, rivaling the strength of Deities Protection.

The Eerie person was slightly affected, but only just.

When Owen made contact with the person from Eerie, the [Prophecy] time ended. Emerging from the [Prophecy] world, Owen's blood circulated faster, and he gasped slightly for breath. What in the world was this creature that could withstand the Gold Divine Dragon's inherited arcana—golden holy light?

Owen could distinctly feel the Eerie person's gaze fixed on him. "Why... why don't... you speak?" the creature stepped towards Owen.

Instead of answering immediately, Owen retreated three steps, brainstorming frantically for a strategy, and said hesitantly, "Could you repeat the question you just asked?"

"Do you... do you... want to... walk with me..."

As soon as the words fell, the light-based arcanergy particles in the surrounding space suddenly became agitated. A dazzling light shot out from the top of the academy, illuminating the entire sky. The light, like a massive sword, pierced through the dark clouds and shone upon distant mountains.

The holy light radiated a splendid and grand energy, as if the blessing of the gods had descended upon the earth. Under its glow, the academy's buildings shimmered with radiant light. Carvings and murals burst into magnificent colors, and the campus plants and flowers began to emit enchanting fragrances.

Statues and fountains in the square seemed to be infused with magical life, starting to leap and play beautiful music.

Indeed, the divine-tier magic · Deities Protection had arrived.

The person from Eerie's expression shifted slightly, a red glow flickering under their hood. Owen knew this was a sign that the Eerie person was about to act.

Without hesitation, Owen flung Erin with all his might: "Run!! Don't look back!!!"

The next second, the resonating roar of a dragon echoed throughout the Grand Magus Academy as the Gold Divine Dragon once again made its majestic presence known. Its draconic form shimmered with dazzling golden light, scales reflecting the stars in the sky. Its eyes burned with profound flames, emitting an aura of majesty and sanctity.

Owen's dragon wings unfurled, covering the entire area and bringing a strong gust of wind. The person from Eerie, sensing the appearance of Owen's Gold Divine Dragon form, had the red light under their hood flickering rapidly: "It is indeed a dragon, I wasn't mistaken. The Goddess of Fate is on my side."

Perhaps stimulated by Owen revealing his true form, the Eerie person became more articulate. "If I can control your body, no one will be able to imprison me again."

He hastily uttered a strange incantation, and the air condensed into a purplish-black mist. From within the mist, countless tentacles surged out, strong as forged iron. These tentacles, manipulated by the Eerie person, formed an indestructible barrier, blocking Owen's path.

Owen demonstrated his remarkable strength; his legs coiled, ready to leap forward. His massive dragon claws struck the tentacles with a thunderous crash. Though hit, the tentacles were still extraordinarily resilient. They wrapped around Owen's body like living creatures, attempting to entrap him.

Owen's eyes, like golden lanterns, transformed his usual calm into a raw desire for survival. He discovered that he couldn't break through the enemy's tentacles.

Owen didn't cease his attack; he spewed out a stream of scorching golden flames. The fire, like flowing lava, assaulted the Eerie person's defense. The tentacles, touched by the holy fire, caused the Eerie person to cry out in agony. However, they tightened even more, trapping Owen securely.

"Cough, cough, cough--" Blood spilled from Owen's mouth, his Golden Divine Dragon Blood heavy like mercury, hitting the ground with force. Erin, witnessing this scene, felt tears well up in her eyes.

"Master--"

"Damn," a voice came from behind Erin, "Owen transformed again?"

Finn, looking at the sky filled with tentacles ensnaring the enormous Owen, couldn't help but curse aloud. He had originally intended to find Owen to persuade him to join his team, but he hadn't expected to stumble upon such a shocking scene.

Whatever was trapping Owen, it certainly didn't look human!

Owen, feeling the tentacles tightening ever more, was frantic. "All or nothing," he thought determinedly. His body's arcanergy swirled, and he murmured an incantation, causing the winds to change abruptly.

Owen let out a pained dragon's roar.

Erin understood.

"Blow it to smithereens--"

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