[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-the-adventures-of-hulim":3,"chapter-the-adventures-of-hulim-the-adventures-of-hulim-chapter-227":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","The Adventures of Hulim",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1882178,2498,"Chapter 227: The Dragon","the-adventures-of-hulim-chapter-227",227,"\u003Cp>\"Let’s try again.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amid her joy, Hulim quickly calmed down and attempted to cast the spell once more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ignition...... Ah!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before the flame could appear, a sharp headache struck her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She hastily stopped channeling mana.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the mana in her body settled, the intense pain gradually faded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Still not working huh...... Well, progress is progress, I guess.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hulim gave up on further attempts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She sheathed Helkem, picked up her portable bag, and planned to explore the nearby ruins.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>During her month here, Hulim had discovered many interesting ancient records in these ruins. Though they were all obscure texts carved into stone walls, she had learned quite a few ancient languages while studying magic arrays at Manacos—so she could interpret some of the inscriptions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naturally, this also had to do with the fact that the ruins remaining above ground weren’t particularly ancient.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as Hulim set off, she suddenly spotted a dark shape rapidly approaching from the horizon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What’s that?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She stared curiously at the silhouette.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She wasn’t worried it would land here—after all, she had fully tested the reliability of this Safe Zone over the past month.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But it’s really huge. What could it be?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hulim stayed put without a care, casually guessing the identity of the dark shape.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As it drew closer, its form became increasingly clear:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Massive wingspan, red scales, golden slit pupils, and—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Roar——!!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A thunderous roar that seemed to shake the entire sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Dr...Dragon!!!?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hulim’s eyes widened in shock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dragons were famous throughout the world, but very few people had ever seen one in person.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the very least, this was Hulim’s first time encountering a real dragon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As apex creatures in Himlir, every adult dragon possessed at least Rank B strength. Some dragons that spent years cultivating themselves could even reach Rank A!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The tale has been taken without authorization; if you see it on Amazon, report the incident.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for Rank S, they were no stranger in Himlir’s ancient legends—there were even tales of ancient civilizations destroyed by dragons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Truly worthy of Myrnabyss, the center of the world—you can even see dragons here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hulim couldn’t help but marvel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wait...... Why does it feel like it’s getting closer? It must just be passing by......\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whoosh——!!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A violent gust of wind, carrying sand and fallen leaves, blew straight at her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hulim instinctively closed her eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh......\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vaguely, she heard a familiar sound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then......\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom——!!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was as if something heavy had crashed to the ground directly in front of her, sending violent tremors through the earth beneath her feet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hulim opened her eyes, only to find herself engulfed in a large shadow. A massive object had suddenly appeared, completely blocking her view.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Slowly, Hulim lifted her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She locked eyes with a pair of enormous golden slit pupils.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those pupils stared coldly at her......\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"......\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Grrr~!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The dragon let out a threatening growl, revealing its sharp, menacing fangs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, it opened its jaws and roared at the tiny creature before it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Roar——!!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The terrifying sonic boom, like a massive storm, nearly blew Hulim off her feet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>......\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, in Langard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the entrance of Manacos Magic Academy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Miko and Alicia were seeing Arthur off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Congratulations on your graduation, Senior Arthur!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Happy graduation, Arthur~!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you, Princess Alicia! Miko!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur replied with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Arthur, what do you plan to do next?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m going to become a full-time adventurer.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur answered, then looked at Alice, who was sitting in a wheelchair nearby. She had insisted on coming to his graduation ceremony.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"......I’ll be a full-time adventurer, then take Alice around the world to find the culprit behind the Parasitic Demon Seed. I’ll eliminate it and restore Alice’s health.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother Arthur...... Thank you. But really, won’t I be a burden to you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur patted Alice’s head gently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alice, haven’t I told you before? We’ll never be burdens to each other—because we’re each other’s greatest reliance.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother Arthur......\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alice......\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Meow~!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Huh???\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Huh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A black cat suddenly darted between them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It had appeared out of nowhere, sitting neatly on the armrest of Alice’s wheelchair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Eh? When did this black cat get here?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Miko looked shocked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You didn’t notice either, Miko?\" Alicia exclaimed. \"I thought I was seeing things.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unlike the two, who were astonished by the cat’s sudden appearance, the innocent Alice’s eyes lit up as she reached out to it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What a cute cat~!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The black cat with golden eyes didn’t dodge. It even leaned into Alice’s hand, rubbing against her affectionately—seeming completely fearless of strangers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s you. Could it be you’ve come to see me off too?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur knelt down with a smile, meeting the cat’s gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Meow~!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As if understanding his words, the black cat meowed at him while continuing to enjoy Alice’s pets.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Arthur, do you know this cat?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah, I do.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur nodded, reaching out to stroke the cat’s head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s very smart—and extremely powerful. It’s helped me many times. In return, I often bring it delicious food. All in all, it’s like a friend to me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Really? That’s so cool! Can I pet it too?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Uh...... You’ll have to ask it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Miko looked at the cat with eager eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To her surprise,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>the black cat glanced back at her, wearing what seemed like a look of disdain, then turned its head proudly, continuing to soak up Alice’s attention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Eh...... Eh???\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wait, what’s that supposed to mean!?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Miko instantly flared up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Did she just...... get looked down on by this cat?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hey hey hey, you gotta explain yourself! What’s your problem? You wanna fight? C’mon, I’ll take you on......\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Miko glared at the cat, waving her fists as she demanded an answer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Miko, calm down! Calm down! Please calm down......\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alicia hugged her tightly from behind, desperately trying to stop her from doing something tragic—like a catgirl fighting a cat......\u003C\u002Fp>",967,"2026-06-10T06:36:37.918Z",1,"novelbin.me","d774c58c3104f929d406747e7694849122dd1c12a207414252116cf4c0c0b725","the-adventures-of-hulim-chapter-228","the-adventures-of-hulim-chapter-226",528,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-adventures-of-hulim-cover.jpg"]