#When we returned, the family was ruined (244)
The return to the duchy took place under the hot summer sun. Amid the uneven schedule, there was one good news. Sera Lee’s expression has been particularly dark lately. I could subconsciously guess the reason.
It’s probably because there hasn’t been much progress in the contract with Lorotia. Although she may have been able to make a provisional contract, she had never summoned a monarch with her power. Ethan understood.
Even when she was called the water goddess in her previous life, she was unable to summon a monarch-level spirit. I just made a contract with several top-level spirits.
It was extremely difficult for even a spirit priest who had entered the realm of transcendence to make a formal contract with the monarch. Either you are lucky or you are born with a talent that transcends generations. Even if such factors are supported, it is difficult.
Although I could arrange a provisional contract, I could no longer talk to Lorotia about the contract. Not only had I already received too much for that, but I also knew that asking for something I didn’t want to do rarely resulted in good results.
Rather, I should be thankful that they gave me a temporary contract despite my lack of qualifications.
In any case, the contract with the Spirit Lord was an area where Ethan could no longer help. Therefore, I also thought about how to train her in case the contract fails.
Because at least the realm of transcendence was within the scope where he could help. In fact, Ysera was growing much more rapidly than in her previous life.
“I think I can probably sign a contract.”
“With Lorotia?”
“yes. The monarch contacted me. Please take good care of me in the future as well. “He said he would hold a contract ceremony soon.”
That’s why I couldn’t help but feel embarrassed when Ysera said those words with a bright face.
Because it was quite sudden news. Has something progressed between Lorotia and Ysera to the point where they can conclude a series of contracts?
Not what Ethan thought.
This was because every time he visited the Land of Fire, he was reminded of Lorotia, who had shown no interest in Ysera.
‘Have you changed your mind?’
Then there must have been a reason for that. Until now, I couldn’t guess the reason. But one thing was certain. In any case, it is unlikely that Lorotia wanted to sign a contract with Ysera because she coveted her talent.
‘Because Ysera’s talent is the same.’
That’s what talent is.
Potential and talent were areas that were close to innate. From the embryonic state, a large frame is established, and in most cases, that frame cannot be broken.
Ysera was clearly born with outstanding talent. Just as you did in your previous life, you will step into the realm of transcendence in this life as well. By human standards, it was clearly a great talent.
However, in the monarch’s eyes, it was just one of those talents.
Ethan understood that. That’s why he didn’t interfere much with the two after signing the provisional contract. That alone was a great consideration for the monarch.
‘…It’s a contract.’
What if Ysera could summon Lorotia directly? It may not be as powerful as the Land of Fire, but it is certain that its power will be great.
Even rulers will have a hard time dealing with her. Lorotia was a spirit with such power.
If we could be together, it couldn’t be more reassuring than this. Despite this, I couldn’t help but be happy.
If Ysera had said those words after reaching the state of transcendence, I would have been able to understand them to some extent. However, although she may have matured, she was still only a spiritist in the realm of superhumans.
It felt like something was off.
‘…It’s hard to even suspect that.’
Lorotia has provided free help many times.
As if that wasn’t enough, he showed endless kindness. There were a lot of things that bothered me about questioning the monarch just because I felt uncomfortable.
It is said that coincidences and luck do not happen that easily in the world…
‘But that doesn’t mean it doesn’t happen at all.’
okay.
Good is good.
I may have become particularly sensitive recently because I have had too much to think about. Shouldn’t it be a matter of congratulations, not concerns, to exchange a contract with the monarch in words?
I made eye contact with Ysera in the gently moving carriage. I saw her face with a wide smile. At that sight, a line was drawn on the corner of Ethan’s mouth.
* * *
After returning to the duchy, I immediately continued training. Because my internal injuries were completely healed by Lorotia, I was able to apply the training method I had in mind. That was the process of mixing acceptance with vibration. Mana trembled thousands of times. When explosive heat and destructive power enveloped my entire body.
I closed my eyes and concentrated. There was only one dragon that came to mind. tyrant. I thought of its skin and internal muscles. Even the heart that gave strength and vitality to it all.
Yonginhwa itself was a possible technology from the beginning. From the time I achieved 9-star superhuman status, I was able to imitate the dragon race in one or two of my body parts and draw on their power. That became even clearer after entering the state of transcendence. Innate mana control mixed with sophistication and meticulousness. The endless amount of mana was a bonus. Nowadays, you can tolerate the whole body if you put your mind to it.
but.
If the vibration type was maintained, the story would be different. In order to become a dragon, it was necessary to perfectly imitate the dragon’s body through mana. Of course, creating embodied mana was an essential process.
On the other hand, what about vibrating type?
Stirs mana endlessly. Reconstructing such trembling mana into a solid body was so difficult that it could be called a nightmare.
At most, one arm. I felt a tremendous sense of helplessness in vibrating the mana and realizing one side of the tyrant’s arm. The implementation was not perfect. The dragon’s arms were trembling like an endlessly shaking haze.
Even blood vessels, muscles, and skin created through mana. Naturally, I had no choice but to be influenced by it.
‘…Pfft!’
5 seconds.
Ethan, who lasted only 5 seconds, quickly recovered his mana. I saw a darkened arm.
-This is crazy! Master, this training is impossible. Didn’t I say we had to stop right away?
A frightened voice was heard. In the Sword Spirit’s opinion, this was truly an insane training method. There was a vast difference in difficulty between constructing a shape through mana that did not even move and constructing a shape through mana that was full of endless tremors. Even more so, if the body composition is not that of the original race but that of another race. Bbangi felt dizzy.
If the recovery of mana had been delayed even a little, one of the owner’s arms would have been rolling around on the floor.
Every time I went through that damn training method, I felt like I was falling from a high cliff to the bottom.
What would you do if you lost your arm because of your foolish words? The power of a great sword is maximized when it is used with both arms. Unless you wear a prosthetic leg, the sword’s usefulness will decrease.
“But it still has to be done.”
―Why on earth do you go to such lengths…! Isn’t the master already strong enough? Even that cruel tyrant was no match for his master…
“Not really. “I’m still extremely weak.”
Ethan shook his head at Bbangi’s words. To put it bluntly, they are only the strongest among humans. A demonic dragon appeared in his mind.
The leader who leads the denomination.
His level had long since surpassed transcendence. It’s okay for now. At least until the two rulers who are interfering with his progress are dealt with, there will be a glimmer of cooperation.
But what after that?
What will it be like after the demon dragon no longer has to worry about Dragonia? I don’t know exactly what the guy’s plan was, but one thing was certain. It is reasonable to boil dogs after hunting.
Moreover, the hunt did not end with killing the demon dragon.
Draksis, Lord of the Six Rulers.
It is unclear exactly what state it is in now, but it is certain that it is at least not weaker than the Demon Dragon. This means that you have to deal with two monsters that go beyond transcendence.
It was something very distant, even for Ethan. Even when I rolled and rolled on the battlefield for thirteen years, I couldn’t go beyond that damned state of transcendence. As he returned, he was slowly approaching an area he had never experienced before.
In other words, it also meant that the benefits of regression could no longer be taken advantage of.
Ethan spoke after briefly explaining about the demon dragon and dragon lord.
“There is not much time given.”
Shadow and disaster.
How long will it take to deal with these two guys? It was known that the powers of the rulers were similar. If they are similar to the tyrant, it won’t take long to hunt them down. Probably within a year at most.
―Then the reason for delaying the hunting time is…
“I don’t think that cult leader will stay still. “What if he reveals the whole truth?”
The culprit who killed the tyrant was a descendant of Ardan. It was obvious that even if this fact was known, the two guys’ eyes would turn upside down.
If you start the investigation with doubts about not being able to find a clue, the truth will soon be revealed.
-…Right.
As if he finally understood the situation, Bbangi answered in a dark tone.
-Anyway, is that cult leader that strong?
“Because it has gone beyond the realm of transcendence. “It would probably be difficult to deal with Lorotia if it were outside of the Land of Fire.”
-That much?
It was a surprised tone.
but.
If you think about it, this guy has never properly faced the power of a demon dragon.
If he hadn’t faced off against the cult leader in a swordsmanship competition, Ethan wouldn’t have been able to accurately guess the cult leader’s strength.
For example, whether he has truly overcome the wall of transcendence or not.
-Even so… it doesn’t change the fact that that training method is extremely dangerous. What would be the loss if something goes wrong while trying to increase power and you end up in trouble?
“Don’t worry. “Because there is a way.”
-method?
“You’re coming at the right time.”
I saw a new model approaching quickly. It was Ilya.
She came running with sparkling eyes, and in her hand was a bottle filled with dark red liquid.
It was one of the items I had studied every single day since I came here.
“Is it a success?”
“Who is this body? Of course it was a success. “This is the result.”
Since successfully completing the production of the ink dragon armor, Ilia’s face has always been full of vitality.
It was a very nice sight to see as it seemed like the burden on my mind had been completely relieved.
Using that momentum, he began to create a potion composed of the tyrant’s blood and flesh and skin, and the result, as seen before his eyes, was successfully introduced to the world.
A bubbling liquid was seen. Just as in the past, when an early type dragon potion was made, the knights were given it to ingest and then practiced dragon adaptation.
Ethan was thinking of doing the same.