35 Chapter 35
Zephyr looked silently at the rewards he got for a while. Zephyr was satisfied for the rewards except for the insight stat as it was useless to him as he is the possessor of the [Emperor Eye].
He glanced at the soulstones in his hand as it then suddenly leaped and entered his body. Zephyr took a step back as he felt something is entering in his chest. As he was sensitive because of super sensitivity, Zephyr could tell that the stones were placed in his heart which made him confuse for a while.
He wondered how it was possible but then remembered that Tensura is a world of swords and magic which anything was possible unlike the real world.
[The Soulstone of Gluttony has been bound to you.]
[The Soulstone of Pride has been bound to you.]
Zephyr was silent for a while as the soulstones became bound to him. He didn't complain as he can't do anything about it as it had already happened.
Zephyr was also intrigued about the Hero's Egg and Demon Lord Seed but didn't linger on it for too long as he had no prior information about it.
[You have discovered the hidden dungeon, 'Dragon Seal'.]
[You are the first to make this discovery.]
[You have made an achievement that is not easily accomplished. Additional karma will be provided.]
[You have acquired 100 karma.]
[You have acquired 150 additional karma.]
[All experience gained inside the dungeon will be double for the next 5 days.]
[The item drop rate inside the dungeon is also doubled for the next 5 days.]
Zephyr then looked around at his surroundings. With super sensitivity, Zephyr didn't sense any danger but he felt something he can't comprehend.
It was like a presence was there but also was not. Zephyr moved forward for a while as he continue to explore the cave. As there was no light, Zephyr casted a small [Fireball] and made it his source of light.
Zephyr started moving, even his super sensitivity was not showing any sign of danger, Zephyr still did not lower his guard down. Suddenly Zephyr, saw a light in the distance.
As he was curious on what's in there, Zephyr went into the direction where the light came from. Suddenly, he saw that the source was something like a barrier that seals someone in it.
As he was still in some distance, Zephyr only saw the dome shaped barrier. As he was curiously looking towards it, Zephyr then heard a voice that called him.
(Someone has finally arrived in this place.)
Zephyr calmly stopped at his tracks as he stared at the direction where the voice came from.
(You can hear me, can't you?)
"Yes."
Zephyr said with his casual monotone voice.
(Ho, Hoho. To casually talk to someone like me. Your a brave one aren't you? It's been a long time since I talked to someone so I may have started poorly.)
Listening to the voice, Zephyr said something as he understood what the meaning of those words.
"It seems like you have it tough aren't you."
(Fuhaha, Fuhahahahahaha!)
Zephyr then heard a sudden laughter.
(Interesting. You are an interesting human. You seems to radiate the aura of a legend even your just a tier 1 existence. You also reek the smell of the Hero's Egg and Demon Lord Seed.)
Zephyr then listened to what it wanted to say as he was curious on how it knows about those things.
(In the last 500 years, no one was able to withstand my aura and someone who could approach myself.)
Zephyr tilted his head as he was confused on what it's saying. It's talking about aura but he is not feeling anything even with super sensitivity.
(Be glad human. Allow me introduce myself. I, a perfect existence, the strongest dragon. The dragon of demise and devourer of all sorcery. The Arcane Dragon Hyrkan!
Fu hahahahahaha!)
And the voice went into laughter again. Zephyr got the closer view. He just stared at him as he could now see a dragon inside the dome.
Its body is covered in black round scales with spiraling blue markings. Its lower body, particularly its belly, inner tail, and legs, is gray in color and appears to be rather smooth. It has light blue eyes and triangular head with horns, and a sharp horn pointing upwards just above his nose. It has a mouth full of sharp teeth and an extended protrusion pointing downwards below it.
The multilayered wings are made up of the same plates that cover the entire body and make a pattern similar to that of a bird's feathers. Its huge tail splits in half near the end, where the black plates vanish, giving it a stinger-like look.
Zephyr then used his [Emperor Eye] as he inspected the Arcane Dragon Hyrkan.
[Hyrkan]
Rating: Mythic
Level: 500
Tier: 6
Species: True Dragon
Strength: 99,999 Vitality: 99,999
Agility: 99,999 Intelligence: 99,999
Skills: Dragon's Breath (SSS), Absolute Defense (SSS), Absolute Regeneration (SSS), Dragon Fear (SSS), Dragon Magic (SSS), Dragon's Rage (SSS), Dragon Eye (SSS), Domain Declaration (SSS).
A transcendent dragon. He could destroy the world if he wanted. Only a similar transcendent presence could threaten a dragon.]
'Arcane Dragon Hyrkan...a dragon huh?'
Zephyr looked emotionlessly even seeing how outrageous the stats is. Zephyr was also curious after meeting a dragon for the first time as meeting one in reality is very impossible.
'Mythic huh?'
Zephyr glanced at the rating he saw. As according to the information given to the players, legendary is highest rating that existed. Zephyr then remembered the interview from the Atlas Corps.
"Is there a rating higher than the legendary?"
The Atlas Corps representative crossed his arms as he smiled in the camera and said.
"I wonder."
Neither he denied or affirmed the question which left the people feel into more speculation. However, Zephyr now confirmed that there is. Even faced with a new discovery, Zephyr didn't linger on it for too long as he redirected his attention back to the dragon.
Zephyr didn't thought the dragon was dangerous as it talked and explained to him politely. Seeing Zephyr was expressionless, Hyrkan spoke.
(I have explained myself. Is is not your turn?)
Zephyr didn't knew why but he didn't dislike talking to this guy. Zephyr then told Hyrkan about him being a player from another world.
(I get the gist of this. So your saying your from the another world and there were also billion others?)
[As a result of your charm, affinity with Arcane Dragon Hyrkan has increased by +20.]
Zephyr was also impressed to Hyrkan as the dragon wasn't surprised at all. He was curious of what the reason why Hyrkan wasn't fazed about this. Hyrkan stared at Zephyr for a while and said.
(It seems like were almost the same. Truth be told, I was sealed away for 500 years. So I was plaqued by boredom. Your eyes were also the same.)
"Your quite strange yourself too."
Zephyr thought as this dragon was being nice to him at all. Zephyr scanned Hyrkan with [Emperor Eye] and noticed that he isn't moving a muscle at all. He then thought that he stayed like that by 500 years.
"By the way Hyrkan, you mentioned that you have been sealed right?"
(Mmmm. Yes, I made a mistake for fooling around that time and underestimated a bunch of small fries. Had I went all out, I wouldn't be defeated at all.)
Zephyr was curious as he thought that none could even inflict a scratch on this guy much less a wound. Zephyr thought that 'Is there someone who could be stronger than this guy?' as he remembered the stats of Hyrkan.
"Are they strong?"
(Hmmm, so so. But if I based on human standards, they might be strong. Well it's just several small fries calling themselves gods and some dragons who were afraid of my power.)
Zephyr listened curiously as his face was still emotionless even hearing Hyrkan saying that many gods and dragons who were working together were not big deal at all.
Hyrkan was not bothered by Zephyr's emotionless expression about hearing about the gods even him being a weak Tier 1 human. As he himself did not saw any big deal about them too.
Hyrkan enjoyed his conversation with Zephyr as he answers any random question of Zephyr. Both of them continued their conversation as Hyrkan told Zephyr how he had fought them.
Due to his overwhelming power, all of his enemies resorted to seal him in exchange in some lives of gods and dragons resulting for him to being sealed as he wasn't taking them seriously at that time.
Zephyr sympathized Hyrkan for being sealed and being alone for 500 years without anyone to talk to. As a loner himself, Zephyr understood the feeling of loneliness more than anyone else.
"Since I don't have any friends myself, why don't we become friends. My fellow loner."
(Wha, what did you say? For the feared Arcane Dragon Hyrkan to become f-f-friends with a human?!)
"Actually I don't care whether you were a dragon at all. Well, if you hate it that much then..."
(Stupid! Nobody said anything about hating it!)
"Then what would you do?"
(Umm...if you insist...I can consider.)
Hyrkan said in flustered manner as he timidly glances at Zephyr. Zephyr thought he resembled a cute and shy girl.
'What is it called again? Hmmm. Ah! A tsundere!'
Zephyr found it interesting as a dragon is acting that way.
(Then I have no choice. I'll become your friend. Be honored human.)
[As a result of your charm, affinity with Arcane Dragon Hyrkan has increased by +30.]
[Your affinity with Arcane Dragon Hyrkan has reached 'Friend'.]
(Then let us have a grant a name ourselves.)
"What for?"
Zephyr was confused by Hyrkan's sudden request. Seing his confusion, Hyrkan immediately continued.
(To establish an oath that we are equals. As humans call it, Family name. It's that type of thing.)
'So we have to come up with a family name huh?'
Zephyr thought but did not think for long as he immediately answered.
"Lexus."
Zephyr chose his last name in the real world as in Tensura, he just registered his first name.
(What a wonderful name! Then it's decided.)
Hyrkan liked the name Zephyr suggested as it sounded cool in his ears.
(From now on, I will be Hyrkan Lexus and you shall be named Zephyr Lexus!)
Suddenly, massive amount of magic power surrounded Zephyr but Zephyr did not felt a thing. He also noticed that there's nothing had changed at all. Then notifications began to appear in front of Zephyr.
[You are the first player to befriend a Mythical Dragon.]
[Title, 'Dragon's Contractor' has been Created.]
[You have made an achievement that is not easily complished. Additional karma will be provided.]
[You have acquired 10,000 karma.]
[You have acquired 15,000 additional karma.]
[Dragon's Contractor]
Rating: Mythic
[The first player to form a contract with a dragon for the first time.
* You have contracted the Arcane Dragon Hyrkan Lexus who is known as the strongest dragon.
* Some functions are sealed. You can only break the seal once you have reached Tier 4.
* You cannot see part of the information. You can only see it once you satisfy the conditions.
[Due to system limitations, rewards will be claimed when you reached Tier 4.]
Zephyr narrowed his eyes as he was intrigued at the message of system notifications as he guessed the system is nerfing him. However he didn't complain as this really needed to be balanced or it would only ruin the game.
"Before I go, is there nothing can be done to your seal?"
(Not with my power as I couldn't do anything inside aside from the telepathy.)
Zephyr nodded however he then remembered something then tried something. Zephyr activated the ability of [Emperor Eye] as he saw 30 seconds in the future. Seing the future, Zephyr then said.
"There's something I want to try."
Hyrkan looked curiously on what Zephyr had said. He wondered what his new friend would gonna do as he watched him with interest.
"Devour!"
Zephyr said as he touched the barrier.
[Your Soulstone of Gluttony's 'Predation' has been activated.]
[Your Soulstone of Gluttony is attempting to devour the target.]
[The target violently struggles at the devouring.]
[Your Soulstone of Gluttony is attempting to devour the target.]
[The target violently struggles at the devouring.]
'A failure?' Zephyr thought as he was a little bit disappointed as he wasn't able to destroy the seal that was exchanged by the lives of many transcendents. However, before Zephyr stopped his attempt, a notification appeared.
[Your Soulstone of Pride's 'Embodiment of Pride' has been activated.]
[Your Soulstone of Pride is attempting to overwhelm the target.]
