Disaster Crest - Braudain's Fate - Braudain's Gratitude - Fěnsuì

「 That... The Disaster Shard? Where did you get it from?! 」

"I don't know... It just floated in space after I annihilated Saykeraborne"

「 If you use this on Sai... It might be possible! It's just dependent on whether Sai would manifest her Plane of Existence 」

"Meh... I won't be using this on Sai though..."

「 What?! 」

"I have a different plan to use this for"

「 Wait... You don't mean- 」

"Yep! Keep it to yourself first... The more we obtain something, the more we can make it more powerful"

「 Alright, I understand 」

"What's the next condition?"

「 Finally, the last condition is the Disaster Crest on your forehead 」

"Yes, Saykeraborne placed this on me to let the Saykeraborne in our timeline be aware of everything that transpired"

「 Exactly. Brainwashing Saykeraborne requires a higher power to work. The puppet gods won't be able to do it, even if Saykeraborne was still a hatchling. Using that crest to Saykeraborne will allow you to let him free and return him back to his senses 」

"Okay... By the way, I just realized... How has Saykeraborne been summoned if Sai hasn't manifested her Plane of Existence yet?"

「 As I said... World Dragons are a special case... They are immediately born as hatchlings the moment a World Deity was born. If a divine being was born, their respective dragon will be born inside their Plane of Existence. The dragons will grow up normally inside their Plane of Existence until they manifest their planes and they will meet their dragons 」

"What about the previous divine beings? Like the previous God of Darkness, Tenebris? Did he have his Plane of Existence?"

「 They all have their Plane of Existence but they never had the chance to unlock it since they never knew of its existence. So, technically, all these dragons are several billion years old the moment the very first divine beings was born since the dawn of the creation of the universe 」

"I see then... So, all the World Dragons were aimlessly roaming the universe? Even Terra's?"

「 That should be the absolute rule 」

"I see... So then, that's should be it, right?

「 No, there's more 」

"Hm?"

「 That Disaster Crest... It's a tool that allows you to unseal Braudain's sealed power 」

"Yes, I know that already"

「 But do you know that the crest gives the qualification for your Disastrous Hero title to evolve? 」

"Hm... I didn't know that, but it makes sense right? A Disastrous Hero with Saykeraborne's crest marked on me"

「 Exactly... Although, you're qualified, you still need to meet a few confitions to become the next thing 」

"I see... I think I also already know how to meet it"

「 ... 」

Emily was stunned

「 I shouldn't be surprised anymore, but I get surprised everytime! It's just surreal that you're able to infer all of these with logic 」

"Mhm, I also don't know how, but I do..."

「 Alright, I think that's everything that you need to know... 」

"I think so too... Maybe I just need to meet certain conditions regarding the Disaster Crest to learn anything more?"

「 That should do it 」

"Okay then... I'm ready to go back to the present"

Philip closed his eyes and he exited the kaleidoscopic hyperspace

~~~

Philip returned back to the ⟨⟨ World of Imagination ⟩⟩ and only a second or two has passed in Braudain's perception. Philip pulled back his hand and let go of his hold on Braudain

Braudain fell on the ground while his right knee is touching the ground. He then lifted his head up to look at Philip

"What did you do?"

"I'm about to change your fate"

Philip showed him his hand that's gesturing a snap. Braudain widened his eyes and closed it to brace for the change

*Snap*

An audible sound reverberated throughout the world. The invisible waves touched Braudain and actively changed his fate

After a few seconds, Braudain opened his eyes. He stood up and he frisked his entire body, looking for a change

"What happened?"

He asked Philip

"The fate that you were in before was you being unable to help or do anything to protect the people that you want to protect... Now, your fate is to become the person who is able to protect anyone!"

The [Disaster Crest] in Philip's forehead then showed up and glowed. It released an overwhelming pressure that weakened Braudain

Braudain's red eyes glowed with a violet outline at the edge of his pupils. His red hair had streaks of violet hair and his upper fangs grew slightly

"Braudain... I will be unsealing your sealed power! You will be able to harness Saykeraborne's power... With this, you will become the Disaster Draconic Dracotaur! Use this power to protect the princesses and Sai herself"

"Ah-"

Braudain was overwhelmed by the sudden changes. He felt his heart thumping loudly and he could feel overwhelming power flowing through his bloodstream

Philip extended and aimed his hand at Braudain

"A draconic bloodline... Heart of a dragon... Strength of the peak of monsters... And power that's similar to the gods! Awaken!"

Braudain's entire body illuminated in yellow light and he hovered in the air as his arms spread to his side. He looked like his shell was about to break to reveal his true form

「 Special condition requirements has been met! Braudain is undergoing evolution! From High Dracotaur to Draconic Dracotaur... Because of the concept of Disaster attached to the concept of Saykeraborne, Braudain will become the Didaster Draconic Dracotaur 」

「 Braudain has unlocked several abilities and skills! 」

"Braudain, welcome to your new life... Your new purpose!"

The shell made of light started to crack and eventually shatter. Violet light shone through the gaps and eventually, revealed Braudain's new form

He slowly hovered down on the ground and stood elegantly. He has armor made of violet scales infused with the outfit that he was wearing earlier. His red hair became longer down to the middle of his chest and the tips are colored in violet. Although, the sides of his head were shaved and he has a fade. He also has a few short bangs hanging in front of his forehead as two pair of dark violet horns grew from the his scalp that curves backwards then up

A pair of dragon wings with two segments spread behind him. The wings folded behind him and disappeared as he touched the ground. Two pairs of fangs grew from his upper teeth and his ears became slightly pointed. The [Gauntlets of Reaching] that he's wearing on his hands became draconic with designs of a dragon claw with red and violet color scheme

He then opened his eyes and his eyes became that of a dragon. His pupils were slit and it seemed angry and furious. His eyes are primarily red, violet, and black

Braudain doesn't look human anymore. He looked like a full fledged dracotaur and his [Disaster Energy] is leaking around him. Although, he looked like a super sexy man and he can make any woman fall for him

The moment Braudain adjusted his eyes and saw Philip, he immediately kneeled down and bowed his head

"Philip... No, Master Philip... I don't know what to say but to express my gratituded..."

Braudain's voice was cracking due to the overwhelming emotion of giving him the purpose of being able to protect his loved ones. Tears rapidly flowed from his eyes and dripped on the ground

"Oh my god, Philip is just enough! Also, no worries... This is what I do just to achieve my ultimate goal..."

Braudain was curious at Philip's ultimate goal but he didn't bother to ask since it's none of his business

"Stand"

Philip ordered Braudain and he quickly stood up

"Now that the power inside of you has been sealed, what are you going to do?"

"Protect the princesses and Goddess Sai!"

"Yes... Also, you have one more purpose and this is my selfish desire"

"Yes, whatever you want me to do, I will fulfill it! It's the least that I can do after what you've done to me"

"Very well..."

Braudain was nervous at what Philip might want from him. Though, no matter what Philip want him to do, he will follow it. He knows that Philip has good intentions after all

"It's simple... Just protect the mansion when it's needed"

"Yes..."

Braudain wanted to say "that's it?" but he refrained from asking since he understands why Philip would request that

"I will protect the mansion with my everything!"

"Good"

In this way, Braudain also has the purpose to protect his one and only home. He once was unable to protect his home world, but this time, he will be able to protect the home that was humbly given to him. This is how he will repent

"On another note, can you get your polearm?"

"Yes"

Braudain went ahead to get his polearm

"Wait, stop"

Philop stopped Braudain as he was about to get the drilled polearm

"Can't you call for your polearm from afar?"

"No? Why? I can do that?"

"Yes!"

"Uhm... How do I do it exactly?"

"Do you have a name for your polearm?"

"Uh, no... It's only called as Shattered Polearm thought"

"Tsk... Give it a name now!"

"Hm..."

Braudain clutched his chin and thought deeply

~~~

Several minutes later, Braudain still hasn't come up with a name

"Hm? You're bad at thinking of names, huh? I'll give it one then!"

"Okay!"

"Fěnsuì"

"Fěnsuì?"

"It's Chinese for shattered"

"Chinese?"

"A language of Earthenmana"

"I see... Fěnsuì it is!"

"Now, call it"

Braudain raised his hand and aimed it at the drilled polearm

"Fěnsuì, come!"

The drilled polearm then suddenly shifted in the ground like it scooped something. It then pulled itself out and flew towards Braudain with its wide base facing him

The fact that such large object was moving at high rate of speeds and capable of instantaneous angle change was enough to give Philip a fright

It was then that the base of the polearm touched Braudain's small palm and stopped midair, like it was defying gravity, or Braudain is just that strong with his grip strength that is gripping a flat surface

"Fěnsuì, shrink and get shorter!"

The polearm then shrunk down into its normal size where Braudain can use it like a normal polearm user

"I didn't know I could do that! I just had to give it a name and I could call it from anywhere?"

"Yes, that polearm is special. Make sure you don't lose it"

"I won't! Thank you very much... Is this why you wanted me to get Fěnsuì?"

"No... Give it to me"

"But... You wouldn't be able to lift it? Not even budge it"

"Just give it to me, place it on the ground where it could perfectly balance while it's standing"

"..."

Braudain was silent and followed Philip's instructions. He placed Fěnsuì vertically and it perfectly balanced on its own

Philip's [Disaster Crest] has already faded away and he doesn't have any abilities affected, nor any titles that's giving him any effects, except for his raw and natural strength

Philip slowly reached for the polearm and opened his hand. When his bare palm touched the surface, he closed his fingers one by one, to make sure he's firmly gripping the polearm

'If the legends is true to itself... I won't be able to lift this, even with my increased strength from having True and Pure Mana in my body, as well as the passive strengthening of the Pureblood'

Philip went ahead and put strength in his right arm and tried to lift the polearm

*Weeennnggg*

The polearm released a deep vibrating sound as it refused to be lifted by anyone except for Braudain

Braudain widened his eyes that Fěnsuì showed signs of resistance. When the people in Saykrandae tried to lift it, it showed no signs of resistance and just sat there

'Next, Disastrous Hero and Disaster Crest. You're just a bone of a dragon and I have a crest of a powerful dragon'

Philip tried to lift or budge the polearm a second time with his increased strength from becoming the ⟨⟨ Disastrous Hero ⟩⟩. He also expected that the [Disaster Crest] would make the polearm yield since it technically had the power and authority of a dragon

But yet again, the polearm showed resistance as the ground created a circular crack around the polearm with a distance of several meters in radius

It looked like the polearm was telling him, 'I may be a bone, but that's only a crest, a drawing' and continued to defy Philip

*Sheen*

This time, the polearm generated a piercing deafening sound, but it has no effect on both Philip and Braudain

Braudain was in awe

'Hm... I can do everything just to try and lift you to soothe my ego and feel good that I can lift what shouldn't be possible, but I think this shall do it...'

Philip considered on using Pureblood, Perfect Recoiless Technique, and Mana Actualization to be able to fully lift it, but there is only two abilities that he could use to just lift it with no effort

「 Null of Magnifence. Form of Godliness 」

'A technique that uses no energy to perform impossible movements with no effort and another technique that performs the perfect form of the body. Lifting you should be nothing to the point you will become weightless!'

Philip went ahead and lifted Fěnsuì and expected it to get off the ground without any problems

*...*

A loud unrecognizable noise was generated around Philip and Fěnsuì. A sphere of black energy shrunk and condensed unto them a black lightning surged around the ⟨⟨ World of Imagination ⟩⟩ as powerful shockwaves was generated. Braudain was pushed several meters back whenever a shockwave was generated

『 An unexpected exception has occured! 』

Philip's eyes widened and bulged as he was shocked and surprised as he didn't expect this at all