Ch.3535. Attention

“Incarnation of the Black Sun: W-what, divine manifestation…?”

“Wow… You’re really going all out.”

The main body appears, unable to watch its children die any longer.

Something only a weirdo like me could do—beyond the thinking of ordinary constellations.

Originally, divine manifestation was something only constellations pushed to their absolute limits would do.

A constellation driven to the edge would detach part of their life force to manifest physically.

That’s why in the game, constellations who used divine manifestation mostly appeared as “boss monsters.”

“Child of the Lost Star: Most interesting. I didn’t know constellations other than the Absolute One could use this type of divine manifestation.”

“Incarnation of the Black Sun: Y-you’re definitely not in your right mind…!”

‘Are you talking about me?’

Ignoring the Black Sun who’s starting to get loose-tongued since I haven’t been disciplining him lately.

I looked up at the splitting sky and watched the “Lord of Dragons” approaching us.

-Not only have you abandoned your duties, you’ve massacred my children.

‘Excuse me?’

That’s quite unfair to hear as someone who was kidnapped.

Whether I felt that way or not, the Lord of Dragons continued roaring furiously.

-Do you truly believe your tyranny befits the vessel of the Absolute One?!

“Hmm.”

The argument has gone so far off track that I don’t know where to begin.

Did I provoke those dragon minions first?

No.

Did I unilaterally seek out this constellation’s stage?

No, they invited me first.

I only came expecting “peaceful communication.”

-Woong woong!!

The Holy Sword, “Secratis,” in my hand howls excitedly.

It seems genuinely thrilled by the vast divine power it’s experiencing for the first time.

So the rumors about the holy sword having consciousness were true.

‘How fascinating.’

It’s a new discovery to confirm in reality what I’d only known from the lore.

Setting aside my curiosity for now, I look at the dragon constellation still burning with rage.

True to its title as the dragon among dragons, everything from its size to its aura is on a completely different level.

“Please calm down.”

My words only intensify the dragon constellation’s aura.

-Today I shall annihilate you here and establish new order in this land!!

It seems he’s been quite troubled during my absence, and I can feel the frustration he’s been holding back.

-Guguuuu!!

The air trembles and the ground flips over.

The aftermath of the constellation’s manifestation was destroying its own sanctuary in real time.

“Well, this isn’t good.”

“Incarnation of the Black Sun: What exactly is he so angry about…?”

“That old man is always like this when he’s angry.”

Hot-blooded, you could say.

His mercilessness toward enemies stems from this temperament.

The way to calm his anger is simple.

Hit him until his head cools down.

-Woong woong!

Secratis.

The holy sword in my hand trembles with joy at its new target.

It probably won’t be easy.

Since we’ll both have difficulty damaging each other, this will be a long battle.

“Child of the Lost Star: Wouldn’t it be better to simply avoid this for now?”

“Why bother?”

Even if things get chaotic, it’s just that lizard old man’s territory being destroyed, and I just need to enjoy the pleasure without responsibility.

A holy sword versus a dragon.

What a magnificent match this will be.

-Kraaaaa!!!

The Lord of Dragons, now fully manifested in the mortal realm.

Standing on two massive legs, his head blocks the sky.

The shadow cast instantly is illuminated again by the powerful magic charging in his maw.

If a regular dragon’s breath is already notorious, now a constellation’s direct breath is approaching us.

“Warning! Target is preparing breath attack!”

“That was quick.”

I dismissed the status window that appeared before my eyes and examined Secratis’s details.

Being a mythical-grade item, it must have unique skills.

“Secratis, Covenant of Heaven and Earth

-Unique Skill: Wave of Sanctuary(S)”

“Holy Sword ‘Secratis’ synchronizes with your divine power!”

“The sword’s skill is transforming.”

“Wave of Sanctuary(S)▶Judgment’s Punishment(???)”

“Unable to measure skill grade!”

“Whoa.”

Just then, a rather ominous skill description appears.

When I mentally command “activate,” I feel divine power being rapidly drained from my manifested body.

If I can feel it, the amount of divine power being absorbed must be substantial.

-Kwaaaa!!

At the deafening sound of air being torn apart, I looked away from the holy sword toward him.

The Lord of Dragons had already finished preparing his breath attack and was glaring at me.

His eyes flashed with considerable madness, filled with rage.

“You know that if you unleash that, all your other dragons will die too, right?”

-….

No answer.

It meant his reason had already been half-consumed by anger.

“Fine, whatever.”

Since the other side has reached their decision, I decided to respond in kind.

“Holy Sword ‘Secratis’ is preparing ‘Judgment’s Punishment(???)’…”

The anomaly isn’t just happening around that dragon’s head.

If he wants to appear to be going berserk, then the area around the holy sword I’m holding is surprisingly calm.

It was a truly contradictory condition.

Despite the chaotic situation, it was eerily quiet.

“Incarnation of the Black Sun: W-what is this…?”

“I wonder.”

“Incarnation of the Black Sun: …?”

“What?”

“Incarnation of the Black Sun: Didn’t you know what you were using…?”

Black Sun becomes confused watching the phenomenon caused by “Judgment’s Punishment” that’s currently charging.

“How would I know? This is my first time using it too.”

I might know game skills, but I only recently learned how to use the holy sword.

It makes me sad when people think I know everything.

“Skill preparation complete!”

Just before the Lord of Dragons’ charged breath attack erupted, as the notification window announced the skill’s completion—

I raised the holy sword high into the sky.

-Do you think such a petty trick will block my attack!!

The Lord of Dragons still scolding me with his rage-filled roar.

But.

But really.

Why am I being subjected to this one-sided anger?

What did I actually do?

‘It’s like he really wants me to do something.’

I pondered briefly and came up with a good response.

I looked at the Lord of Dragons with a mocking smile on my lips.

-….!!

Though the distance between us was considerable, I could see the Lord of Dragons becoming agitated upon seeing my smirk.

In the game, I had built good memories with him.

The romance and coolness inherent to dragons is incomparably intense.

Among those, the “Polymorph” skill.

This transformation skill that touched players’ hearts had also given me considerable impact.

“I can look into what happened to Kalisa later.”

-You…!!

“But when were you ever so nice to act like you care? You.”

I took a breath to deliver the finishing blow.

Looking at the Lord of Dragons, who was staring with bulging eyes in shock, I said:

“Kalisa came to our order because she likes me better than you, so there’s no reason for you to get involved now.”

-….!!!

In that moment, the world turned white.

It was because of the destructive magical power released by the Lord of Dragons, who had given himself over to rage beyond measure.

-I’ll turn you into cosmic ash!

The Lord of Dragons, moved by my comment, immediately serves up a ceremonial breath attack.

“Warning! Target is casting breath attack!”

Silently, I commanded the release of divine power to Secratis that I had raised.

“Incarnation of the Black Sun: Why are you going this far!!”

Black Sun screamed, watching us constellations engage in such childish bickering.

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Before the main god, Ron, ascended to the position of the Absolute One.

-Kalisa.

Her former constellation called out to the follower who was about to leave the dragon sanctuary.

“You called for me.”

A calm, settled voice.

The attitude of someone who felt not an ounce of regret for their choice.

The “Lord of Dragons,” who was once both her constellation and father, continued to have lingering attachments to Kalisa’s clean-cut attitude.

-If you just say you don’t want this, I will take responsibility and withdraw from this contract.

Kalisa.

The most beautiful dragon, and also the strongest.

She, who possessed overwhelming skill difference even among her kind, had somehow taken human form—

And now longed to enter the embrace of the Absolute One.

The Lord of Dragons was truly displeased with Kalisa’s current appearance.

The hard scales that could block any attack were the unique symbol of dragons.

The horns protruding from the head, the tail supporting the massive body, the wings of magnificent size that cut through the sky.

Not one of these great legacies could be omitted.

How could she abandon her inherent beauty and take on the appearance of such a weak and insignificant race!

The Lord of Dragons was deeply pained by Kalisa’s current form.

‘…If it weren’t for that contract.’

If it weren’t for that semi-forced contract, Kalisa would never have taken the form of such an inferior race.

“But, Elder.”

Kalisa was smiling softly as before.

“This is what I wanted.”

-….

“So please, Elder, let go of your anger.”

-If he ever neglects you even slightly, I will immediately…

“Oh please. I’m fine.”

Kalisa dissuaded the constellation’s determination with a troubled expression.

-If you ever become dissatisfied, come back anytime.

Dragons never compromise.

Being entities born from the task of maintaining balance, compromise would lead to the collapse of providence.

Therefore, their elder and strongest dragon was always ready to unleash his breath upon any hostile target.

For now, he was barely suppressing his anger because of her.

“Attention.”

-Keuuuurgh…!!

There was a time when I thought that way.