5. Journey and D-D-Dragon!!!

"What are the chances? What are the bloody chances of finding a D-D-Dragon on your first journey?!?!" Alexander almost shouted looking at the gigantic black dragon in front of him.

[Flashback: 6 months ago]

Alexander was reading a book about the most dangerous elements on Earth Land. Since he had no prototypes or source materials on offensive alchemy, he had to do a lot of research to make even a single offensive spell. The concept was new and many people in the past thought it was impossible, but Alexander was not one of those old fools. He already made a few offensive spells that are strong enough to kill even wyverns. But he knew that these few spells were not enough to defeat many experienced mages. So, he decided to study elements that are extremely dangerous and can kill living beings with ease. He planned on using these elements in various ways like his aerial and poison bursts. But he had to learn about the elements up to a sub-atomic level to be able to use them without consequences.

He had many ideas for spells, like explosive elemental spheres made of Francium and Cesium which explodes when they come in contact with water. Poisonous spells that comprise of Plutonium, Polonium, Arsenic etc. But one of the most dangerous spells he was planning to make was 'Acid Tsunami.' He was planning on using general acids like Hydrochloric Acid or Sulfuric Acids, but his ultimate goal was to make something as dangerous as a superacid like Fluor antimonic Acid. Even thinking about it was giving him chills. If successful, this tsunami spell could even take down many battalions of warriors. This was an anti-army spell. But currently, all he was able to do was cause acid rain, but not those simple acid rain made of Sulfur Dioxide and Nitrogen Oxides. What he made was rain formed from Caro's Acid and Aqua Regia which are strong enough to dissolve metals.

Another thing he was planning on making was elemental weapons. Weapons made of radioactive, poisonous and explosive elements which will work upon contact with the enemy's skin. He will have to figure out a way to prevent them from leaking out and harming him while in the form of weapons. The only time they will work will be upon the contact of skin.

"So much to do and so little time. Why do humans have such low lifespan? *Sigh* I can't think about that now, I need to work fast." He pulled another book from the drawer and went back to studying.

[Time-Skip: 2 months]

'I have mastered the inorganic transmutation, but I still have to lot to do in order to master organic transmutation. Even though I said that I mastered inorganic, but there are still a lot of elements that are yet to be discovered. I need to learn about them and master them, also attacks composing of complex bonds like Dragon's roar will be difficult to decipher. I will have to find a way to get hold of dragon fire in order to study it, which sounds difficult.' Shaking his head, he thought. 

"I should go and practice human transmutation." He said before getting back to training.

[Time-Skip: 1 month]

'I reached 50% of human transmutation a month earlier than anticipated but this is actually beneficial since it will give me another month to train my potion brewing skills.' He said and went inside the library.

[Time-Skip: 1 week before the journey]

"Alexander, I will leave after 2 weeks and you said that you are planning to go on your journey a week before me? Well if you want to leave before me, you will have to take a few potions I prepared and a few rare books I found and wrote over the years. They will help in your journey. Also, have you learnt the languages of the countries that you are going to visit?" Bertha asked to make sure that Alexander was prepared.

"Yeah, I already packed a few books and was planning to ask you for some potions. You already made me pack a lot of gold bars in my storage pocket, which I think is enough to buy an ENTIRE CITY!!! Jeez, who needs that many gold bars?" he said shaking his head.

"Well, young man, it has been centuries since I last made a transaction to know the current rates and as people say, 'you can never have enough money.'" She said at which he deadpanned.

"Okay, but seriously I will leave in a week and it will take me a few years to return. I will miss you." He said sounding a bit sad.

"Now, now, young man, no need to get all teary-eyed. I won't return for a few years either. So, you don't have to worry about leaving me alone. Besides, you should enjoy your youth because once you lose it, you won't get it back. Enjoy your life. Now go, you have a lot of packing to do." She said at which he nodded and went towards his room, not before giving her a tight hug though.

[Time-Skip: The Day of Journey]

"So, that's it huh? We won't see each other for years…." Alexander said in a depressed tone. 

Bertha didn't say anything and gave him a hug. Both of them stayed like that for a few minutes before Bertha released him from her grasp. 

"Now young man, you mustn't be sad. You are taking a huge step towards your goal. And you should be happy that you have alchemy with you that will help you on your journey."  She said ruffling his hair.

Alexander didn't respond but instead nodded his head. After talking for a few minutes, he knew it was now time to leave. 

"I will be leaving now." He said.

"Have you packed everything?" She asked one last time. 

He nodded and gave her a kiss on the cheek after which he went inside the airship.

And this leads up to the present….

[Present]

After taking off the airship was caught in a huge storm and it resulted in a crash. Fortunately, Alexander survived while suffering from a few injuries and a broken arm.

The airship crashed in a forest where he healed his arm and stayed for a few hours before he heard a booming voice and went to check what it was.…. And it turned out to be a mistake.

In front of him was a gigantic black dragon that was looking at him with its Purple eyes. 

"*Gulp* From the frying pan into the fire type of situation eh? *Gulp* W-well, how you doin' Mr. Dragon-sir." He said nervously.

"Who are you human! And how dare you enter my domain!" It said in a booming voice.

"Well, I-I was on a journey, but my air-ship got caught in a storm and I crashed here. I-if you don't mind, I will take my leave now. Thank you!" He was about to get the hell away from it when the dragon spoke.

"Stop!" Saying that it started sniffing him. 

"You are not lying, but how did you survive the crash? And why do you smell so different from other humans? You smell weird." It said.

Alexander was kind of offended when it said that he smelled, 'I take showers often, damn it!' He taught when he remembered the rest of the sentence, 'Smell different from other humans what does that mean? It must be talking about me being an alchemist.'

"What do you mean by weird sir?" He said, gaining a little bit more courage to talk to the dragon. 

He was scared because of the incident with Acnologia and also angry. He didn't exactly like dragons because of Acnologia but he was not stupid enough to show the anger on his face since the dragon in front of him could kill him with ease. If he was somewhere else, he might have been able to escape somehow with his alchemy. But this was the enemy's territory, the dragon's domain. There was no way he could escape without being killed or at the very least losing a few limbs. 

"I don't know, but you smell different. You don't smell completely human. What is your name hatchling?" It asked.

"Alexander, Alexander Necros Vida." He said.

The dragon's eye widened. 'Necros! Ho-How can this little hatchling be a Necros?!' The dragon was confused but remembering the weird smell it thought, "Well, him being a Necros explains the smell, but this little hatchling is a Necros? I thought all the Necros died millenniums ago.' It mumbled under its breath.

"What are you going to do now, little hatchling?" The black dragon asked curiously.

"I-I was planning on leaving! I won't disturb you anymore sir!" He said and was about to leave when the dragon's booming voice stopped him in his tracks once again.

"Stop! It is stormy outside, leaving tonight won't be safe. You can leave after the weather clears. Come with me little hatchling." It said showing him the way.

"Thank you, sir!" Alexander said at which and the dragon stopped and looked towards him.

"One more thing….I am a woman."  Saying this the dragon started moving again.

"Eh? Eh? EEEEEHHHH!!??!??

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[MC's Alchemy Development:

Transmutation: Can transmute any and every item into any desired element, as long as the said element is within 5 kilometers of him. 

Human Transmutation: Can transmute 50% of his own body with elements present within a 5-kilometre radius. Also, the transmuted element must be able to withstand the atmospheric pressure and must be non-reactive to the elements present in the air, otherwise, it might cause Alexander to lose his life. The element must be of the same amount as the number of issues he wants to transmute. 

Offensive Alchemy: 

Ariel Burst: An explosive hydrogen sphere that explodes when it comes in contact with a solid.

Transmute- Quicksand: Changes the ground into quicksand.

Transmute- Spikes: Erects spheres made from any element from the ground.

Poison Burst: An explosive sphere made of many toxic gaseous elements that explodes when it comes in contact with solids.

Acid Burst: An explosive sphere made of many acidic elements that explodes when it comes in contact with solids.

Solar Burst: Causes an explosion of burning noble gases which causes a huge burst of light that blinds the enemies.

Absolute Dissolution: Causes the molecular bond to break, turning the object into dust. (Must be in direct contact with the object).

Acid Rain: An acidic rain made up of Caro's Acid and Aqua Regia that can melt metals with ease.

Temperature Manipulation: Can manipulate the temperature around an object or person within a 6-metre radius of it. Can increase the temperature up to a few hundred degrees or decrease it enough to freeze the person.]

*These spells requires absolute knowledge of the elements up to sub-atomic levels, also it required monstrous amounts of mana to cast even a single spell. So, Alexander cannot just spam these spells.*

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{A/N: Done!!! I was really busy and thought of posting tomorrow instead of today. But I didn't want to break my posting streak so…. Yeah, I posted the chapter.

And before ya'all ask me to teach Alexander, Dragon Slayer magic remember…. He cannot use magic!

As for his true origin and the Necros name… Patience guys Patience… I will reveal that later in the future chapters.

And till the next chapter, CYA!!!}