Chapter 242 – Like a Dragon (4)

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Translated by Heavenly Cat

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Dragon ().

Born as the King of All Creation, they look down upon everything.

However, no one blames a dragon’s arrogance.

Because dragons possess an omnipotent ability that makes even arrogance look like humility. To such dragons, defeat and humiliation were unfamiliar things.

The Old Dragon who had lived through eons of time.

Eunaxus was the same.

Even if his mother’s plan originated from his death.

Meeting his end at the hands of betrayed kin was never welcome.

Honestly, he felt resentful.

But he just desperately turned a blind eye to it.

Does an insignificant being like him dare have the right to feel resentful?

Endlessly pessimistic about himself.

However, the moment his Dragon Heart was stopping.

His final Dragon Fear spat out like a scream.

That cry must have unmistakably contained his vexation.

‘How completely shameful…’

Claudi must have definitely noticed that vexation.

Eunaxus could not lift his head.

Because he knew the meaning contained in Ho-yeol’s words.

‘Putting forward the purpose of discipline and corporal punishment…’

Are you intending to be together in the old dragon’s final moments?

It was truly something beyond what he deserved.

Eunaxus could not readily accept.

‘…You will definitely fall into danger.’

As said before, he failed to persuade his kin.

Not only do they not follow Mother’s will, but they even turned a blind eye to the ‘Oath’ with Claudi… Can you tell just by looking at how they made him, who announced Claudi’s return, into this state?

Eunaxus felt his violently beating heart.

‘Moreover, I am an existence who deserves to die, but…’

Because it was his own heart, he could figure it out.

This is terminal lucidity.

No matter when his Dragon Heart stops.

No matter when he dies, it wouldn’t be strange.

So it wouldn’t be a problem no matter how he himself dies…

‘But Claudi, you are not, right?’

It was the moment he was thinking so.

A voice was heard.

“Are you afraid, Eunaxus?”

“…!”

“The approaching death.”

The calm words struck the bullseye.

Because he had lived through eons of time.

He thought he was ready to accept death at any time.

But didn’t he tremble in fear in the face of the encroaching shadow of death?

It’s the same even now.

‘I am afraid.’

My heart that doesn’t know when it will stop.

Because he was afraid it might put you, Claudi, in danger by any chance.

That’s why he couldn’t answer readily.

Therefore, he couldn’t help but be shocked.

“If you are afraid, I will be with you.”

“…What do you mean?”

“I will witness the moment you close your eyes.”

What those words meant was simple.

Whether the purpose was discipline, corporal punishment, or to avenge his vexation.

That he would truly move forward together.

Even if they faced a crisis.

Eunaxus could not understand.

“Why go so far for me…”

Then, words came back as if it was obvious.

“Because then you will not be forgotten.”

“…!”

“Because only then will you breathe alive forever in legends.”

You are dead, but not dead.

You will become a legend and live forever.

At this moment, Claudi.

Was offering the warmest final farewell above all else.

It was truly something overwhelmingly undeserved.

Eunaxus bowed his head.

“The Old Dragon has understood Claudi’s will.”

However, there was one thing he definitely had to make clear.

That he did not have the qualification to accept that offer.

Eunaxus continued his words.

“However, frail as I am, the ability to escort you does not remain in me. The path I head towards might drive you, Claudi, into danger.”

Understanding the will was enough.

Thanks to that comfort, truly no fear of death remained.

It meant there was no need for you to fly into a deadly land together.

However, Eunaxus ended up keeping his mouth shut at the answer that soon returned.

Because it was not something someone who was about to face dozens of dragons would say.

“There is nothing to worry about.”

“…?”

“Even if dozens, hundreds, thousands of dragons antagonize me.”

“…!”

“I do not die.”

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[The Last Adventurer: You do not die in the Arcana Continent. Upon death, you return to reality immediately and cannot access the Arcana Continent for a certain amount of time. – Cooldown: 24 Hours]

I do not die.

At least in the Arcana Continent…!

I needed to utilize that overpowered effect efficiently.

Even more so from now on, as I can travel back and forth from the Arcana Continent.

In that sense.

‘This death must also never be considered in vain.’

Whether I say it or not, I was already prepared for death.

Isn’t it obvious to be prepared?

Going to discuss formality in front of dragons, not just one or two but dozens of them. I have a conscience too. I don’t have even a speck of expectation that my life will end up intact.

Anyway.

‘It’s really a good thing that I at least have [The Last Adventurer].’

It’s really no joke, your stubbornness, Granfel.

To say you will discipline dragons with corporal punishment because you cannot let your boomer temperament slip by.

Imagine if this happened in the Zero Mountain Range in reality.

‘…Just imagining it is terrible.’

So let’s consider it fortunate for now.

About this situation taking place in the Arcana Continent.

Of course, that doesn’t mean I can just be happy about it either.

Because I was gradually realizing it as I exchanged words with Eunaxus.

The presence of Claudi tightening around me more and more…!

I really seriously hoped it wasn’t.

Even though I guessed that ‘Great Family’ was ‘Claudi’.

I denied it until the very end.

Because no matter how much I thought about it, I couldn’t understand it.

Granfel’s settings becoming reality was already nonsensical enough. But the Claudi family becoming reality was a story on a completely different scale.

‘…I really want to sincerely deny reality, this dark past.’

For sure, Granfel had said it.

-“I will not believe it until I confirm it with my own two eyes.”

Concluding merely by listening to someone else’s words?

Even if it’s Eunaxus’s words.

That’s something that cannot exist in Granfel’s noble temper.

Thanks to that, unless we discover even a mansion of the Claudi family.

Granfel wouldn’t hastily acknowledge any story regarding Claudi.

However.

‘My situation is a bit different though…’

Damn it, I get an increasingly complicated mind in many ways.

However, the more it is like this, the more concisely I should think.

First, I should solve the problems right in front of me one by one, Ho-yeol.

I looked at the message.

[World Quest: The Old Dragon’s Last Flight]

The dying old dragon made a resolution.

To burn up his final moments for the future of his kin.

The continent shall tremble at the old dragon’s scolding.

-Witness the old dragon’s end. (In Progress)

-Help the old dragon and reach the [Dragon’s Temple]. (In Progress)

There are two quest objectives that popped up.

The first would be the basic objective, and the second objective must be the extra quest objective brought about by my reckless mouth. Anyway, [Dragon’s Temple]. From a glance, it feels like an extraordinary place.

“The All Dragon Convocation took place at the [Dragon’s Temple].”

According to Eunaxus’s words.

[Dragon’s Temple] was said to be a special space accessible through the top floor of the Zero Mountain Range.

If I think about it in terms of the Arcana system…

‘It means it’s the final content that opens after clearing the Zero Mountain Range.’

It’s literally a mountain over a mountain.

But it’s fully understandable.

Since elves also had their hometown, Sisley.

For dragons to have their own space, the Dragon’s Temple, wouldn’t be strange either.

I’m just saying I’m worried.

‘Before even throwing this egg at a rock…’

Wondering if an egg named me would break first.

Why, just think of the Zero Mountain Range’ info that appeared on Earth.

Its recommended level is a whopping [Not Recommended for Anyone].

Yet, to go to a place a level higher than the Zero Mountain Range.

If I were really alone, I wouldn’t have even dared entering.

No, even if I dared, I probably wouldn’t have been able to enter.

‘Because the Zero Mountain Range do not exist in the Arcana Continent anymore.’

However, being with Eunaxus now, it wasn’t a big problem.

Why, didn’t I say it?

That dragons tear dimensions.

Soon, Eunaxus asked for my understanding.

“I ask you to graciously understand even if it is clamorous.”

Then he let out a roar.

Kkwaajijiijik!

Then the void was torn apart.

I watched that scene silently.

It won’t show on my thick skin, which is arrogant from beginning to end, but.

I was quite profoundly flabbergasted right now.

‘Someone tore it using all his power though…!’

Because Eunaxus opened a dimensional rift without difficulty with a collapsing body. So this is exactly what the difference in bloodline is. This is what a diamond bloodline surpassing a golden spoon is.

It was the moment I swallowed a sigh without showing it.

Eunaxus bowed his head to me.

“O Claudi, please enter first.”

…Wait, me first?

Hold on, hold on.

Um, is there a reason it must be so?

Cough, from hearing the story.

It doesn’t seem like the dragons at the [Dragon’s Temple] would be favorable to me. Even so, wouldn’t it be better for you, Eunaxus, who is an acquaintance, to show your face first rather than me…?

The moment I thought so.

Eunaxus continued his words.

Looking at his own shoulder blades.

“I am ashamed of my appearance.”

Ah, it wasn’t anything else, but because of that reason.

It was Eunaxus who had both wings torn off by his kin.

That must mean he couldn’t take the lead and open a path because of that.

But if that’s the case, there’s nothing to worry about, Eunaxus.

You, who are flawless, might naturally not know but.

Methods to make up for flaws are infinite in this world.

‘Ahem. It’s awkward to call this bragging, but I am also.’

Haven’t I struggled to get this far with an unviable class.

Called Demon Hunter, haven’t I?

There probably isn’t anyone more adept at cheap tricks than me, right?

“Raise your head, Eunaxus.”

I continued my words to Hiel.

“Hiel, drape these wings over Eunaxus.”

If you ask what wings suddenly.

What wings could it be.

Naturally.

One of the twelve magic tools I borrowed from the Mage Tower.

Emitting a hundred kinds of light that I find incredibly familiar.

It is the [White Outer Wings].

Eunaxus, I don’t know if you know this or not.

The majority of magic tools don’t have restrictions other than level.

It means they can be equipped regardless of race.

“Hiel shall obey the Lord’s command.”

Softly

Hiel placed the outer wings on Eunaxus’s vast back.

Paaaaht!

Then light spewed out from the outer wings.

Instead of Eunaxus’s severed wings.

No, much more brilliant and gorgeous than that.

They transformed into wings fitting for Eunaxus’s size.

Looking at that scene, I thought inwardly.

‘…Senior Kiko, I get your sincerity but.’

The only one who borrowed the White Outer Wings from the Mage Tower was me.

According to Marcelo, the other mages couldn’t even use 10% of the outer wings’ performance or whatever.

Senior of Enchantment Magic, Kiko, for me.

And for the research of enchantment magic. She had conveyed the news that she succeeded in enchanting a new effect onto the White Outer Wings. That new effect was exactly the [Flight] effect.

‘It’s really something to be thankful for…’

Thinking of me wearing that, it was truly terrible.

As if my jacket fluttering wildly wasn’t enough.

For the outer wings to flutter like real wings.

Because my face already felt like it was burning hotly.

I quickly opened my mouth.

“Do you like your new wings.”

So please do not even think of refusing, Eunaxus.

“…”

Eunaxus flapped the wings.

Once or twice as he pleased, and soon opened his mouth.

His voice was endlessly sunken.

“I shall open the path.”

Did he become taciturn because the flashy design isn’t up to his tastes…?

Such a concern arose, but it couldn’t be helped, Eunaxus.

We aren’t in a situation with enough luxury to accommodate tastes, are we?

‘Alright, then me too.’

Manifesting magic.

I should chase behind Eunaxus gliding ahead.

Let’s see.

How much of my magic power must have regenerated.

It was the moment I tried to check my remaining magic power.

Kugung!

Not only did Eunaxus bow his head.

He prostrated himself in front of me…?

Then he spat out words.

“O Claudi, could you please grant this lowly Old Dragon Eunaxus. The honor to soar together with you, through the wings bestowed by you?”

Words that Dragon Knight Skal would faint if he heard…!