I felt the separated space slowly returning.
The memories I just saw were part of the dragons’ dimension escape plan.
Due to the consequences of the war between angels and demons, and experiments by the demons, the dragons were pushed to the brink of annihilation, and it seemed they were trying to leave the world entirely as a last resort.
But as I’ve mentioned before, that plan failed.
It’s not that they disappeared during the move or that someone attacked them, but they couldn’t ‘leave’ in the first place.
They had to remain there until the very day they died.
“A magic that consumes all seven Dragon Hearts. Naturally, it wouldn’t have a low rank and must have been maintained continuously.”
Just one could devour lower angels and demons, being somewhat comparable to intermediates.
With seven such beings gathered, their level would be equivalent to nameless upper-tier entities.
Of course, even if you gathered seventy lower angels or demons, they wouldn’t defeat one upper-tier.
“But what if we only consider the ‘rank’?”
The raw power might be lacking, but due to the uniqueness of the ‘Seven Dragon Kings’, they would possess a higher classification.
“Seven pieces. Difference of Souls, Eternal Magic, Dimensional Travel…”
I had a feeling I was getting the hang of things.
If only a little more memory were shown, I’d be able to understand for sure, but unfortunately, the Knot of Light decided to stop revealing more.
I gripped the hammer again and struck the Knot of Light.
…!
Boom─! With the sound of an explosion, the seal was completely released.
The piece of Earth opened its eyes.
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[???]
[?]
[What the heck]
[Lily vanished and reappeared]
[Is it okay?]
[What is this??]
[Huh]
The pupil, completely collapsed.
A dark space that allowed no light except the specially laid light was blown open, and sunlight poured down from above.
I retrieved the hammer from the completely shattered debris and slung it over my shoulder.
“I just went somewhere for a bit. It showed me some memories for a moment.”
I explained to the viewers about the conversation of the dragons I had seen.
Of course, I left out some content that was somewhat slanderous, but having already revealed my identity, I had essentially said almost everything.
“…So, I deduce that this piece is the residual scraps of the consumed ‘Dragon Heart.’ Or it can be seen as a partial piece. Though it’s not certain.”
[Aha]
[?]
[As expected, Lily]
[Great Lily]
[Alien Lily ㄷㄷ]
[What, Sre is a friend]
[Is Sre making friends now?]
[So that’s why Lily’s job connects like this ㅋㅋ]
[Thinking about it, this was a job-related area in Teshiniria]
[Penalty is dizzying]
[Oh ho]
[Lily is indeed an alienㅡㅡ]
[No brain freeze plz]
“Given the situation, it’s correct to say that all the dragons are dead. Those pieces have flowed here… There are two main possibilities.”
I explained while rummaging through the debris with a hammer.
“It should be around here somewhere…”
“The first is ‘the involvement of a third party.'”
The dragons failed their plan for some reason. After that, the magic likely remained in its form without being released.
You might ask if it could be dispelled, but breaking the pact involving the ‘Dragon Hearts’ of seven Dragon Kings is definitely not an easy task.
Even if Charlodo, the main subject of the pact, tried to forcibly break it, they would still need the consent of at least four others.
However, the world was at war, and it was so chaotic that it wouldn’t be strange if someone died the next day.
If there was that much ease, they would have executed the plan and left the world long ago.
Whether by choice or not, that magic persisted even after everyone died and the war ended, and after a while, it was activated by ‘someone.’
‘The dimension-warping magic created by the seven dragons of the past.’
“The ‘resources’ were consumed with the dragons’ deaths. The third party would have just pressed the button, and it would have activated.”
Thus, the third party transcended dimensions using the Dragon Heart as material.
But since this was a failed plan, there was no control or regulation.
The heart likely was consumed at the moment of death, but there’s also the possibility that it was damaged while still alive.
With so many variables in dimensional travel, the third party lost their existence and became one with the magic, eventually arriving here after an incredibly long journey…
…that’s the most plausible scenario I can think of.
I’m estimating that about 70% to 80% of it is likely this way.
[Ooooh]
[Really?]
[Did all the dragons die?]
[No wonder aside from Sugarado, there’s nothing else funny ㅋㅋㅋ]
[What’s the second possibility?]
“The second is similar to Sre’s case. ‘A piece has developed its own will.'”
The magic left alone after all the dragons had died.
The magic that consumed seven Dragon Hearts was left neglected for a long time, and a ‘self’ emerged from the absorbed Dragon Hearts.
Since it was born not from someone’s intervention but from the ‘piece’ itself, it possesses the same power and authority as they did.
Those who arrived here likely activated the magic themselves with the ‘self’ that emerged.
“But there’s a bit that doesn’t quite add up in this case.”
[What is it?]
[?]
“It’s too powerful.”
The seven dragon kings.
The levels of these Dragon Kings were above lower angels and demons, but below intermediate angels and demons.
It was.
At least the strongest ‘four’ were strong enough to chew through the lower ranks, but an intermediate-level existence was definitely an impossible opponent.
If we fought a hundred times, the difference in rank and strength would guarantee a loss ninety-nine times.
However, the reverse beasts and this piece of the earth possess strength above intermediate as well.
Kuwung!
“If it were the ‘original’ itself rather than just a piece, I would understand. Living for a long time naturally increases one’s rank and strength, after all.”
Ancient beasts like the Kraken, Pharaoh, and Lasty are the prime examples.
All three were at the intermediate level in the past, but after spending thousands of years, they have grown to be comparable to upper ranks.
‘Especially Lasty has reached the brink of the upper tier.’
Though it hasn’t crossed the highest wall… if given another thousands years, I bet she could reach that level.
If the upper tier is a god among gods, then the highest tier must exceed that, crossing the door of ‘above.’
“It’s not like there’s a soul connection like Sre, and without strength and power, it’s almost a stranger. So for now, I find the first possibility somewhat plausible.”
Kugung!
I struck the debris.
[Wow]
[Lily?]
[She’s not coming out, I’m pissed lol]
In the end, all I have to do is ask directly.
Whether it’s the former or the latter, I might have a hard time getting answers, but just hearing it firsthand will provide good information.
I lifted the piece of the earth— the boy, who was evenly breathing among the debris.
His forehead sparkled.
“Let’s go.”
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“W-w-w-who is this?!”
Back at my place, I laid the boy on the bench, and Minja, who had been trembling beside me, asked with a lot of tension.
She hadn’t even mentioned the boy yet, but it seems she instinctively feels something.
It’s no wonder, as just the presence of the ‘Master of Earth’ causes the energy of the surrounding area to converge in one place.
“He’s an ancestor. Well, not me— the people over here.”
The divine existence that is the origin of all humans on the western continent and granted the power of the earth.
Jongsa referred to him as the ancestor.
[Ancestor lol]
[What’s with the greeting?]
[So confused it’s hilarious]
[Look at how much she’s shaking]
[Minja is adorable lol]
“I-is this person the one from the legends…?”
“That’s right. The Master of Earth.”
“He must have been asleep? As far as I know… no way, was everyone in such a rush because this person awakened?!”
“You seem to know quite a bit, don’t you?”
This kind of information is classified, and even the top-tier disciples don’t know much about it.
Minja seemed to relax a bit and scratched her head before replying.
“Oh, I’m kinda close to the original executioner…”
“So…?”
“Wonhwa? Are you talking about Gongwonhwa from the Management Gate?”
“Uh, uh. That’s right. I heard this news from her first, anyway. Sometimes she calls when needed. Tells me to educate those weird kids sending strange petitions. Every time I read the documents, I end up hearing all sorts of things…”
Ah, anyway!
“How on earth did you bring this person here?”
“You wouldn’t believe it if I told you.”
“…What is it? I followed the Elder, so why did this person suddenly wake up? They weren’t even in the same place as the Elder─”
“That’s right.”
“Huh?”
“Yes, that’s right.”
“Eh?”
[Hahaha!]
[Seriously, lol]
[So cute!]
[Minja doesn’t seem like a villain]
[That kid is nice]
[Hahahahahaha!]
Minja’s hands trembled in confusion.
Is she beginning to picture the scenario in her head?
If I think about it, Minja almost died while trying to guide me to the Elder.
Since that incident, she’s been extremely cautious about everything, so she must be imagining the worst.
While Minja was freaking out, I placed my finger on the boy’s forehead.
A cylindrical shape drawn by the pure white light.
“It’s time to wake up.”
Boom!
─!
──!
─…?!
The earth trembles.
With a wave of power strong enough to shake the foundations of the Western Continent, the Master of Earth finally opened his eyes completely.
His round brown eyes, filled with the deep earth, looked at me.
“…Did you wake me up?”
“That’s right.”
“Good job! How dare those bastard priests do this to me! I won’t let it go easily!”
Boom!
The earth shakes even more.
If this continues, the entire Western Continent will sink and repeat the nightmare of thousands of years ago.
“Please calm down.”
“Don’t worry. I’ll spare you. I read the memories of the earth, and it was you who rescued me from the priests. Even if everyone dies, I will spare you.”
“If you don’t calm down, I might have to take action.”
“What will you do? It seems you’re underestimating me, your benefactor. Someone like you could be dealt with in an instant─”
Behind me, dozens of holy magic circles appeared.
Each one complemented the others, creating a massive and organic spell.
Finally, the spell shone bright.
Clang!
The white birdcage trapped him.
“Eh?”
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