An S-ranked Party’s Burden Tamer, I Awoke My True Power by Having My Familiar Killed

“Looks like an easy victory…”

Even as I felt a bit relaxed, the Dragon Zombie’s movements changed. Perhaps feeling at a disadvantage, the Dragon Zombie suddenly changed its line of sight to me.

“I went too far.”

“It’s not the time to say that! 【Lightning】!”

Immediately, I casted the spell to slow it down. Of course, Milim probably had some idea of what to do, but we both did what we could.

“Huh!?”

The Dragon Zombie’s unclear expression showed some surprise. As I activated 「Lightning」, black clouds enveloped the sky. The Dragon Zombie, confused by the clouds that appeared to block its way, was delayed in reacting.

“Gugyaahhh!”

The Lightning hit its massive body. It seemed to have taken some damage.

“As expected of a Sage’s magic…”

“Great job.”

If I can hold on for a moment longer like this, Milim will take over.

However, it seemed that the easy mode we had been in until now couldn’t be maintained anymore.

“Oh… It seems that it will finally put up a bit of a fight.”

The Dragon Zombie, which had changed direction again, had a different atmosphere from before.

“So far, has it been holding back…?”

Emitting a purple light from its eyes, it exuded a black-purple aura like mist from its body.

“Rather than holding back, it probably didn’t want to lose its magical power.”

“I see…”

‘Losing magical power reduces its operating time. It probably settled for physical attacks until now to avoid that.’

“From here on out is the real deal.”

Milim smiled as if enjoying herself.

“By the way, why is it moving? Undead are said to act based on their lingering attachments. But there shouldn’t be an empire left for this undead dragon to face.”

“Perhaps it has a hatred towards humans that has been ingrained into it?”

“I see…”

‘That means that I am more suitable as a decoy than Milim. It’s no wonder that it turned to face me as I attacked it.’

“It’s coming.”

Right after Milm’s voice, the Dragon Zombie’s eyes shone ominously.

And in the next moment…

“What the…!?”

“Gruaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!”

“Ugh…! 【Twilight Coffin】! Rei! Ace! Get in there until things calm down!”

The two of them looked worried but immediately followed my instructions and disappeared. They’re excellent familiars, and they saved me. If there had been even a slight delay, both would have been in danger.

As soon as they disappeared, countless purple lights shot out of the Dragon Zombie’s body.