Ch.3939. Kalisa (2)

The Dragon Constellation is special.

From its very birth, it was different from other constellations, clearly imbued with the will of the stars.

Light and darkness.

Good and evil.

Its duty was to stand at the center, upholding the strongest discipline to protect order from invading chaos.

Kalisa was sick of it all.

-Eternal night, the most valiant and glorious position.

The Dragon among dragons, their incarnation whispers to Kalisa.

-This position is meant only for you, my successor.

‘…..’

Countless stars are visible.

The energy of constellations, brilliant and noble, carrying the fate of the world.

Any ordinary being should feel reverence toward them—

But Kalisa felt no particular interest.

She had been forced into countless battles simply because of her birth.

Kalisa had a hobby of observing the flow of life, something more static and peaceful, but the Lord of Dragons dismissed her hobby as misguided.

-A dragon knows no defeat.

Despite having already experienced one grand defeat, the Lord of Dragons spoke as if such shame had been completely erased from memory.

Yes, perhaps.

Kalisa’s rebellious feelings might have originated from that verbose battle she experienced that day.

-Stay here.

‘What…? But my kin—’

-There’s no need for you to step in.

Right before her eyes, countless of her kin were dying, yet she was merely watching from the safest cradle.

Until then, Kalisa couldn’t understand the Dragon Constellation’s intentions.

The invading group was the cult of someone called the “Father God,” which was terrifyingly expanding its influence.

As rumored, and now witnessed firsthand, the followers possessed extremely powerful divine energy.

A red-haired human follower roaming the battlefield like a beast.

A terrible vampire who surrounded himself with death, launching new attacks with the blood of fallen dragons.

Other powerful followers continued to defile the dragon’s sanctuary.

Kalisa watched all the karma they created.

And as time passed.

Her constellation, the “Lord of Dragons,” which had always stood in the position of strength, now became the defeated.

Semi-forcibly making a contract with their constellation, they had to offer Kalisa.

On the day the contract was fulfilled.

Kalisa felt strange about herself.

‘…I don’t mind at all.’

As the presence of the constellation within her disappeared, another divine power began filling the emptiness.

Though her life was being turned upside down, facing a new phase.

What Kalisa felt wasn’t sadness or fear, but a kind of liberation.

-Thump. Thump.

Her heart beats.

It wasn’t an ominous feeling.

Like a child leaving home with an excited heart in search of adventure, a fresh shock pushed Kalisa forward.

Endless battles, the tasks of the Lord of Dragons that she had to follow simply because she was born.

From that day on, Kalisa became a follower of the Father God.

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“Name: Kalisa

Strength 9 Agility 8 Magic Power 10 Intelligence 6 Mental Power 9″

“Possessed Trait: Ancient Dragon’s Protection”

“Due to this trait possessed by the follower, she has high divine power resistance!”

-I will definitely come back for you.

The Dragon Constellation vowed as she departed.

The strongest dragon constellation.

And the most noble dragon, like a daughter, directly created by such a constellation.

-Kalisa.

The Lord of Dragons firmly believed that she would return someday.

Even if she had temporarily entered the embrace of that detestable being.

But.

‘Most powerful dragon.’

Kalisa loved her current situation too much.

‘I’m sorry. I prefer it here.’

In the embrace of the Father God, there was everything.

Freedom, peace, love, and everything else Kalisa desired.

The tiresome position of constantly being angry and having to prove her strength.

It simply didn’t suit Kalisa.

‘I. I like it here. I deeply adore Father God.’

But she couldn’t clearly express her feelings.

This was her last consideration and affection for the Lord of Dragons who had taken care of her.

Though she was sick of her past life, she wasn’t heartless enough to ignore the grace she had received.

And so.

-Ding!

“Due to the blessing of a constellation with higher rank, ‘Ancient Dragon’s Protection’ is replaced with ‘Father God’s Grace’.”

Even the last trace that remained like a curse on Kalisa was overlaid with something from her beloved.

“……”

In the darkness, the consciousness of the woman deeply submerged slowly floats at someone’s call.

Despite being in a state where she could never wake up due to the constellation that handles dreams, Kalisa’s unique trait and—

The miraculous response due to the divine power possessed by her constellation.

-Thump!

Her heart pounds again.

Even if trapped in an endless wandering dream, the devotion engraved in her instinct hadn’t disappeared.

“The constellation ‘Lord of Dragons’ interferes with the follower, ‘Kalisa’!”

“The follower, ‘Kalisa’ uses the skill ‘Polymorph’.”

-Crack!

A transformation following a minor permission.

Shedding her enchanting human body like a shell, Kalisa returned to her previous form.

-…Ah.

Ignoring the detestable sigh coming from somewhere.

Kalisa looked up at the sky, following an ecstatic energy.

There was a man there.

An attractive appearance that could make one melt just by looking.

Though he wore no special ornaments, there was something about his mere existence that dominated the atmosphere.

‘Ah…!’

Kalisa was certain.

That man must be the main god she had been waiting for.

-Kraaaaa!!

In her overwhelming joy, she instinctively roared with all her might.

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“Sudden event occurred!”

“Would you like to move to that location?”

As soon as I permitted the polymorph, a status window appeared, and I immediately agreed.

-….

“What are you doing?”

-What…

“I found Kalisa. Are you coming or not?”

-…! I’m coming!

“Then either release the divine manifestation or shrink your body.”

What was he thinking, going somewhere with that size, as if advertising to the neighborhood.

The Lord of Dragons immediately transformed his body at my words.

-This should be enough.

“Much better than before.”

The form revealed afterward was a golden lizard about the size of my upper body.

Satisfied with that appearance, I promptly responded to the status window’s question.

“Leaving the sanctuary…”

While waiting for the brief loading time, a notification appeared in the message window.

“Incarnation of the Black Sun: …What exactly are you plotting?”

‘What.’

“Incarnation of the Black Sun: Do you realize how absurd what you’re doing is…?”

“Child of the Lost Star: Black Sun.”

“Incarnation of the Black Sun: …What.”

“Child of the Lost Star: Do not dare to fathom the will of the absolute one.”

Just when I was too lazy to respond, Star Child stepped in to mark Black Sun’s question.

‘Nice timing.’

These things are best revealed at the highlight for maximum impact.

“Incarnation of the Black Sun: You, do you think this is normal? Two constellations! If we’re not careful, Providence might…!”

‘Providence.’

To be wary of that troublesome thing even at this point, how naive.

No. In fact, most constellations probably share the same thoughts as Black Sun right now.

To cause trouble in this playground called ‘Dianon,’ but to enjoy it while following their own rules.

It was truly a bothersome setting.

‘Think about it.’

“Incarnation of the Black Sun: Uh…?”

‘Who can stop me now?’

Black Sun is concerned that if Providence is disrupted, it could affect the world.

But the premise itself is wrong.

Providence.

An implicit rule set up to prevent constellations from turning the world upside down while fighting among themselves.

But in reality.

Even if this so-called Providence is distorted, or doesn’t exist at all.

There would be no effect on the world, including the Regalium Kingdom and other countries.

From the beginning, it was just wordplay by constellations, wrapped in jealousy and selfishness.

“Incarnation of the Black Sun: T-that’s—”

‘Why not?’

Constellations have never questioned the system.

They too were created by the developers, as trials and competitors for players.

Therefore, without ever thinking about where these rules came from.

They’ve innocently believed in and followed Providence like sheep in a pen.

“Child of the Lost Star: Oh, ohhhhh….!!”

‘What’s with him now.’

Ignoring Star Child who was suddenly going wild in the chat, I looked at the name of Black Sun who was stunned in shock.

‘Just enjoy it.’

The situation is now progressing to a crazy scale, involving one major constellation and one shadowy constellation together.

-Kraaaaa!!

‘Whoa.’

The loading finished, and I arrived at the scene.

I momentarily hesitated at the sight of Kalisa’s dragon form, which I hadn’t seen in a long time.

Gone was her previous lovely appearance, replaced by a massive dragon roaring and flaunting a violent physique.

-That’s her! Kalisa!

The Lord of Dragons fluttering his small wings beside me, delighted.

Talk about being whipped.

‘Ah. Wait a moment.’

I waved to Kalisa, suppressing my excited anticipation.

At the same time, I didn’t forget to remove her status ailment with a skill.

“Casting Superior Blessing on the follower, ‘Kalisa’!”

-Keeek…!

Then, an ominous scream from somewhere.

‘There you are.’

It was clearly the presence of someone, presumably a constellation, who hadn’t completely separated from Kalisa.

I immediately took out an appropriate item from my inventory.

“Equipping ‘Lens of Truth’.”

In the form of sunglasses.

When worn, it has the effect of revealing the identity of hidden constellations.

“Child of the Lost Star: That’s equipment I’ve never seen before. What is it?”

“Incarnation of the Black Sun: I sense a strange energy…”

I didn’t answer them, but showed them through action.

The Lens of Truth settling stylishly on my eyes.

And—

【Eternal Slumberer】

“There it is. My dopamine.”

The name of the hidden constellation began to appear.