Chapter 112: The Mark of the Sovereign
The guardian's glowing eyes locked onto Raizen as the ruins trembled with anticipation. The energy pulsing through the chamber thickened, growing heavier as Raizen's Draconic bloodline responded. This wasn't just a fight—it was a test of worthiness.
Seraphina's voice was sharp. "It recognizes your power. You must prove yourself."
Raizen smirked, rolling his shoulders. "Then let's make this quick."
The guardian lunged forward, its massive fists shattering stone pillars as it charged. Raizen barely dodged in time, twisting midair before landing on the ruined ground. Joran and Kain provided covering fire, but their weapons barely made a dent against its reinforced frame.
Liana's voice crackled through comms. "The inscriptions on its body are shifting—it's adapting!"
Raizen narrowed his eyes. Then I'll just have to overpower it.
Breaking the Guardian's Will
Raizen's Draconic Aura flared, golden embers rising from his skin as his bloodline surged. His Crimson Fang Energy Blade vibrated with newfound strength, responding to the primal energy within him.
The guardian raised its arms for another devastating strike. This time, Raizen met it head-on.
His blade clashed against the guardian's armored limbs, sparks igniting the air as the ruins trembled beneath their power. Raizen's strength had never felt so absolute, so instinctual. The longer he fought, the more his Draconic instincts guided him, calculating the perfect moments to strike.
Seraphina's violet eyes widened as she analyzed the inscriptions. "Raizen, the runes are syncing with you… You're forcing it to submit."
Raizen grinned. "Then let's end this."
With a sudden burst of speed, he dodged the guardian's next attack, closing the distance in an instant. His blade sliced through its core, severing the energy source within.
A deep, reverberating hum filled the chamber as the guardian's body froze. Its glowing eyes dimmed, and the energy holding it together faded into silence.
Then, the ruins reacted.
The Legacy Awakens
The stone walls trembled, and the inscriptions flared to life, casting the entire chamber in a golden glow. The guardian's massive form collapsed to its knees, its final act complete. In the center of the chamber, a new Draconic sigil appeared, floating in the air like a beacon.
Raizen stepped forward, feeling the pull of its power. As his hand touched the sigil, a flood of knowledge and energy surged through him.
[Draconic Bloodline Ascension: 50%][New Passive Ability Unlocked: Mark of the Sovereign]
A deep voice echoed in his mind—not from the ruins, but from his own bloodline.
"You have passed the first trial. The path forward awaits."
Raizen exhaled, his golden irises flickering with newfound intensity. He had only begun to scratch the surface of what he was capable of.
Joran smirked. "Well, that was fun."
Seraphina studied him carefully. "No. That was only the beginning."
Raizen smirked. "Then I guess it's time to see what comes next."
The ruins fell silent, but the journey ahead had just opened a new door.