Raixel assumed a smaller, more humanoid appearance, kinda resembling the Dragonoids. I didn't know Dragons could change forms like that.

"Did you know Dragons could transform?" I asked Luxuria.

"<Hm? Yeah, I did. Did you not, Master? It's supposed to be common knowledge>," She responded in surprise.

Yeah, maybe in her world. But it's definitely news to us.

"None of the Dragons encountered in the past were ever reported to have such an ability," Chimed in Isla.

"Oh, genuine Dragons are embarrassingly prideful, in my opinion. They take a lot of pride in their bigger forms, and they only assume this smaller form in the presence of those they deem superior to themselves. I really do not understand it.

Not only is this form faster, but it is more suited to offense and, naturally, evasion. The bigger form may be more durable, but it is also easier to target," Remarked Raixel, as he leaned against the wall behind him and slumped down slightly.

Good to know...

"They won't assume this smaller form even if they're in a situation where they're about to die? Not even in a situation where that they might be able to turn the tables if they switched forms?" I asked him.

"Indeed. Well, considering that, based on what was said earlier, you humans have encountered Dragons but were unaware of this ability, that should be obvious. I am assuming that those Dragons were defeated, yes?"

"Yeah, that's right, it was several decades ago," Spoke up Isla.

"Foolish, indeed. I always thought it was such a waste that they never made proper use of this smaller form. So, when I got my hands on my Personalis Arma...," He trailed off, before reaching behind him and picking up a black staff with a glowing black orb at the end of it, continuing, "...it transformed into this, it only has one ability, to swap bodies. I used it to swap bodies with the Lightning Dragon this body used to belong to. See, normally, the swap is temporary. But if one of the pair that was swapped is killed, the other is permanently stuck in the body they were switched to."

"I see, you swapped with the Dragon and then used it's body to kill your old Greater Demon body," Surmised Aria.

"Yes, but I had also seriously wounded my old body before making the swap, just to ensure that I would succeed. It took some time to get used to this body, but once I did, I rose to become one of the most powerful Dragons, and most powerful beings overall after the Demon Lord himself, in our world.

Well, the downside was that I lost my Regeneration, Negative Energy Generation and my Demonic Art. But my Demonic Art was useless, so it was not a particularly great loss, and this body has stronger resistances than my old body did."

"Considering that we're all weaker than you, I suppose that means you aren't interested in stealing any of our bodies, right?" I inquired warily.

"Oh, of course not. Even if you were more powerful, I would not. Human lives are far too short and fragile," He shook his head without hesitation.

Nothing from my passive lie detection, meaning he genuinely has no intention of swapping bodies with any of us.

"<The fact that he regularly uses both the smaller and bigger forms of his Dragon body resulted in him having greater physical mastery over his body than the vast majority of Dragons do. That's how he earned his spot as a General>," Explained Luxuria with a grimace.

"Yes, almost all Dragons waste their full potential, but not me. I have been using this body to its utmost. As I shall demonstrate soon enough, I will fight you humans in this form.

Actually, I may well have to...you, with the Personalis Arma, and you, with the red hair, you are both quite powerful for humans. Weaker than I am, of course, but even so, still quite powerful," He remarked as he glanced between Aria and I.

Right, guess I should take a look at his stats too. Appraisal:

HP: 2550

MP: 3522

Strength: 2536

Agility: 3493

Vitality: 2564

Perception: 3405

Power Level: 3,011,700

Well, shit, that's the highest Power Level I've ever seen. I already figured as much when I saw his Aura, but actually seeing it quantified is pretty alarming.

Hm, I'm guessing his stats change depending on which form he takes, his Strength, Vitality and HP are probably higher in his bigger form, while his Agility is likely lower.

MP and Perception are probably the only stats that are constant in either form.

"Now, then, I believe that is enough talking. Well, I have a bit more to say, but before I get to that, I shall take the first step in this battle. I do not want to spoil the surprise, after all," He smirked, before raising his staff towards us and chanting,"[Shuffle]."

I began to reach for Desecrator, before a bright flash of light erupted, my mind blanking momentarily before I seemingly snapped out of it, starting to grab the handle of my blade and-...huh?

It's not there. And what's with this strange weight around my chest-...?

"Boobs?" I blurted out in surprise, my eyes widening as the voice that came out wasn't my own.

But it wasn't unfamiliar either. W-Wait, don't tell me...this black tank top, these red gauntlets and red skirt, am I...?

I shakily turned my gaze to the left, staring in bewilderment as I made eye contact with myself, staring right back at me in disbelief.

"U-Um...Kai? Is that you?"

"Aria?" I responded, before glancing back at the others, who were in disarray themselves.

"N-No way..."

"Woah, I'm in your body, Rex!"

"Damn it, I should've just stayed home."

"Right, then...I shall give you a quick explanation of your current situation, and after that, let us begin the battle," Remarked Raixel, an amused look on his face as his voice echoed through our heads...

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