This transformation lasted quite a while.
Serdur completed the treatment of the wounded, while Aaliyah and Albena finished looting the spoils.
Yet they were not in a hurry, just silently keeping watch for Gauss.
Gauss felt as though a special gland had developed in his throat, and its toughness seemed to have increased.
Along with it, the skin of his neck, jaw, and mouth underwent energy fortification, becoming more resilient.
These parts, originally considered weaknesses, had all received certain enhancements after obtaining the talent "Low-Level Dragon Language."
"Cough! Uh—"
He opened his eyes.
Instinctively cleared his throat.
The tone emitted from his throat hadn’t changed.
However, after paying close attention, he vaguely felt an indescribable change within.
More textured?
Gauss shook his head.
If he had to describe it, it’s like the experience of having a membership on a music software from his previous life, where the original options of standard or HQ suddenly upgraded to high-resolution lossless versions.
The sound was still the same, but the listening experience was noticeably enhanced by several levels.
Moreover....
It’s not just a change in auditory sensation; there was some alteration involving magic power as well.
If he wanted, he seemed capable of using some change in his throat by consuming magic power to cast spells?
Gauss was originally a bit dissatisfied with gaining such a racial talent as "Low-Level Dragon Language," but now he had quietly cast aside this prejudice.
"Charm +1"
"Charm: 10→11"
His charm also increased slightly.
Gauss thought about it and could faintly comprehend.
Sound has a significant impact on attributes like charm, which encompasses a person’s temperament, affinity, and physical appearance.
Suppose someone looks extremely beautiful, but when they speak, it’s in a rustic accent or an unpleasant screeching voice, it would surely lose considerable appeal to most people.
Otherwise, there wouldn’t be what’s called voice control.
"Uh—ah—"
Gauss tried speaking again.
There was actually a lot of complex linguistic information in his mind.
It should be knowledge related to the Dragon Language.
However, he hadn’t conducted any tests yet, needing time to digest it.
Right now, that knowledge was like a compressed file forcibly inserted into his brain.
He needs time to "unpack" and receive it.
"Initial-Level Dragon Language: Without affecting the purity of your own bloodline, you gain some Dragon Language knowledge and corresponding modifications; after thoroughly learning and mastering it, you will grasp genuine Dragon Language."
Dragon Language: The true Dragon Language itself possesses magical properties; its existence can warp reality to a certain extent.
You have a small probability of learning some magic exclusive to the Dragon Race, which humans cannot learn and has different effects.
Your vocal organs have undergone partial enhancement, allowing you to better adapt to the pronunciation of Dragon Language.
The description of the racial talent about Initial-Level Dragon Language is very simple.
A glance was enough for Gauss to grasp its gist.
In short, Dragon Language is more important than he imagined, seemingly linked to the essence of true dragon spellcasting.
Upon obtaining Initial-Level Dragon Language, he vaguely understood the difference between spellcasting as a Giant Dragon and as a human.
Even if both use the same spell, there’s actually a fundamental difference.
The magic of giant dragons resembles an innate instinct.
Magical abilities are a part of the true dragon bloodline, awakening and strengthening naturally with age and accumulated wisdom.
Just like birds naturally fly and fish naturally swim, it’s an instinctive behavior.
Moreover, since true dragon blood is inherently noble, the intensity of this Dragon Race magic is correspondingly stronger than other races.
Whereas for ordinary human casters, magic is a skill that progressively improves through acquired learning, theoretical study, continuous practice.
Most of the time, this acquired effort cannot match the accumulation of bloodline.
And the existence of Dragon Language is the most direct and handy spellcasting medium for a true dragon to mobilize magic power and utilize spells.
Though it appears as a language, it is not merely a language.
Hephaestus was considered a dragon beast and driven from the dragon’s lair by the Dragon Mother because it didn’t grasp the dragon’s heritage, lacked enlightenment, making it impossible for its inherently low intelligence to master this important talent.
And now, he is stepping onto the path of a true dragon with the body of a human!
Gauss shook his head.
Can he still be considered an ordinary human now?
If necessary, he feels he could even transform into a dragon...
Hard scale bloodline, breath spellcasting, plentiful magic power, resilient protective, powerful physique, special stomach, overly vigorous appetite, ghost form (ancient form), and now acquired initial-level dragon language...
Beneath the human skin, calling him a miniature true dragon wouldn’t be excessive.
But after a brief contemplation, Gauss didn’t dwell too much.
He’s not the kind of person who eats the food and then curses the cook.
Giant dragons are the apex creatures standing atop the world’s pyramid, and having their talent grants him superior strength, envied by others.
Moreover, these racial talents of his are all personal talents refined by the Adventurer’s Handbook to best suit his constitution.
They won’t affect his purity as a human being.
At least, for now, his mind and thoughts remain unaffected and he isn’t at risk of being dominated by beast instincts.