Dragon Unification

Baator, Chthonian Empire, Augustgrad

Augustgrad was a majestic city, filled with high-rise buildings and gothic architecture, creating a unique feeling of the city.

At the center of the city, there was an enormous pyramid that served as one of the Headquarters of the Imperialis Militarum.

"Elder Crom Cruach, what have I thank for your visit?"

Asked Lord General Albion Gwider as his 6th Army Draco Aetherna was stationed at the City of the Augustgrad. In his human form, Albion looked like a handsome middle-aged man, with draconic features such as draconic eyes, white scales around his hands, and some on his face. Over his head, he had two horns, as they stood there proudly among his shining white long hair.

"I think it may be time to unify all dragon factions that are existing at the Draconic Deus under the banner of the Chthonian Empire. Most dragons are either living as hermits or in isolated flocks and when I think about the things that are about to come, I don't want our kind to die a meaningless death."

Stated Crom Cruach.

"Many of them won't listen... unless the Empire has either Ophis or Great Red on their side."

Answered Albion.

Dragons were arrogant creatures, and even though Empire had several powerhouses on the level of Ophis and Great Red, they were not dragons, and there would be a lot of dragons, especially those at the Immemorial Level 2 or Immemorial Level 3, that won't listen.

"You should be aware that gaining Infinite Dragon God is impossible as it is destined to be devoured by his Imperial Majesty... The Law of the Void is surely irresistible. And Great Red is an obstacle that needs to be overcome, the guardian of the Dimensional Gap... but in the end, we don't need them."

As Albion's eyes widened in shock, said Crom Cruach with a grin as he released a bit of his aura.

"An Elder Dragon and I sense Laws comprehended..."

Now that Crom Cruach has reached Elder Dragon Class, he was an extremely fearsome fighter. Compared to Ophis or Great Red, Crom Cruach was far superior to both of them. He had comprehended Law of Fire and Law of Darkness, and he had a very high amount of Mastery over them.

Ophis lacked any of that, and while Great Red had some control over his Law of Dreams, its combat experiences were seriously lacking compared to battle-maniacs such as Crom Cruach.

"So... who will you visit at first?"

Asked Albion as he deeply looked at Crom Cruach.

"Currently largest dragon flocks outside control and allegiance of the Empire are dragon flocks of Fafnir, Midgardsormr, and former Vritra's flock. After we absorb all these three flocks are absorbed, and this reached ears of all dragons across many Dimensional Worlds, countless of them would come and join."

Presented Crom Cruach his plan for the so-called draconic unification.

"Vritra's flock shouldn't be any problem, as they are hiding and licking their wounds after Yahweh raided them. Fafnir and Midgardsormr could be a problem, the location of Fafnir is kept a secret after he was revived by Asgardian Gods, and Midgardsormr's location is unknown. If possible, it would be good to revive Vritra; his unique abilities would come in handy."

Said Crom Cruach.

"Any news about the latest holder of the Boosted Gear? Ddraig was Heavenly Dragon with the potential to reach Elder Dragon, same as you Albion. Unfortunately, last holders were avoiding Empire or were already recruited by other factions."

Asked Crom Cruach after a while as Albion grimaced hearing the name of his rival. Though, he could at least boast that he got revived and had the proper body for almost a decade while Ddraig was still locked in the Sacred Gear.

"I have got information from the Department of Intelligence that Boosted Gear has been reincarnated somewhere on the Earth, but it is still not awakened; what is weird as it reincarnated around 13 years ago, so there are two possibilities. Either someone is blocking it and hiding it, or the host is worthless and didn't manage to awaken the Sacred Gear, meaning he will never awaken it without outside help. I have proposed to the Execution Temple to search for possible candidates and use Independent Class Card to reincarnate them as devils to see if they have it; if not, we can always kill them and take just their Sacred Gears; if they have any."

Usually, those with high potential or rather a high Soul Aptitude will awaken their Sacred Gears within their early years, while those with very high will awaken it the moment they are born. Those who have lesser Soul Aptitude will awaken it during their childhood around years 6 to 12, while those with weak Soul Aptitude will awaken it between years 13 to 20, but chances for that are close to zero.

Then there are people with a Soul Aptitude of Level 2 or lesser that won't awaken it in a lifetime without some outside intervention.

If Boosted Gear was with such a person, then it would be for the Execution Temple to find him by using the method of trial and error.

Recruiting Ddraig would be very beneficial for the Empire, as every individual that has the potential to become a higher form of existence, is always needed. Across the Astral Boundary, only Warlock Monarchs and those of higher ranks or their equivalents could have some stable foothold in the universe.

"That would be probably our only chance. Hopefully, it will be done before the final plan starts."

Stated Crom Cruach as Albion nodded in agreement.

Before the final plan starts.

After that, everything across the Dimensional Gap would be meaningless.

If someone survived that thing, then they would be either destroyed or enslaved by stronger factions from the Astral Boundary.

"Then I will depart to visit our dragon friends and get them to our side... it would be a shame if they all died during that..."