Han Yuseong clenched his fist with a satisfied expression.It was still far from enough compared to his past life, but it was a surge of power he had never felt since his regression.Where did this power originate from?
[The "Bad Hatching (A)" has accepted its fate.][The corresponding Dragon Soul has awakened as the "Dragonborn Lord (EX)".]
There was no need for words.An EX-ranked Dragon Soul — in other words, a being that defies all standards.The power originated from the Dragonborn Lord.
[Dragonborn Lord (EX)]
Level: 150
Strength: EX
Agility: EX
Stamina: EX
Magic Power: EX
Growth Rate: 300,000
Skills Owned:
Fate of the King
Blessing of the Dragon King (EX): All of the contractor's stats +150, Strength +50%, gains resistance to all elements.
Wrath of the Red Dragon (EX): Attack power ×5, all stats +50%, attack speed +30%, occasionally "overwhelms" the enemy.
Inferno of the Red Dragon (EX): Flame skill damage +100%, magic consumption for flame skills -50%, area of effect +50%.
Ancient Knowledge (EX): Magic damage +150%, casting time -50%, magic consumption -50%, area of effect +100%.
Dragonborn Instinct (EX): The power of the Dragonborn Lord is transferred to the contractor, granting momentary transcendence.
Draconic Language Magic (EX): The contractor can freely wield dragon tongue magic, which only chosen ones among Dragonborn can use.
Dragon Scale Armor (EX): Contractor's physical and magical defense +100%.
Manifestation (EX)
Lord's Blessing (SSS), Dragonborn Fear (SSS), …, …
Dragon's Roar (A), Aura of Swiftness (A), Frenzy (A), …, …
An endlessly overflowing status window.There were so many skills listed that it was exhausting just to read through them all.And all of these skills had now become part of Han Yuseong's power.Skills enhanced by the awakening of the Dragon Soul into the Dragonborn Lord, newly created abilities, and the further amplified power granted by the title of "Dragon Soul's Covenant Bearer."It was a temporary power — but more than strong enough.
"W-Why… Why is the power… with him…?""Wh-What is that? A Dragon Soul? But… there's no way something like that exists…"
Even the stunned, mumbling Destroyers could be taken out in an instant.
"Shall we begin?"
[It is time for the Massacre!]
At Kakasha's shout, shadows surged from every direction, binding the limbs of the Destroyers.At the same time, a rippling wave of magic energy spread outward.
FWOOSH!
"Ugh, I… I can't move… Aaaaargh!""F-Fire! Please, spare me!"
At that moment, countless bursts of flame erupted.An inescapable storm pulled the Destroyers in by force and devoured their bodies.Trapped in the vortex, the Destroyers screamed, their entire bodies engulfed in fire.
Han Yuseong's body vanished into the shadows.And the place he reappeared — was right in the midst of his enemies.
Haldenryu Sword Art, Form Three.
Swish—
Han Yuseong's sword spun like it was drawing a full moon in the air.The sword energy that spread out became a massive arc, instantly cleaving through the surrounding Destroyers.
It didn't matter how tough their armor was.Their defenses were sliced like paper, and so were the bodies inside them.
"Gahhk!"
"Th-This can't be happening…"
After taking out an enemy near the door, Han Yuseong turned his blade to the ceiling.A sharp arc of sword energy split the ceiling, and boulders rained down — sealing the entrance completely.As if declaring that no one would be leaving this place alive.
[Epic Quest
A system message appeared in front of Han Yuseong.
He shook his head without hesitation.Now wasn't the time.
"Not until every last one of these bastards is dead."
The remaining Destroyers stared at Han Yuseong — eyes wide with a mix of shock and terror.
Soon, Han Yuseong stirred his mana — and a tremendous density of magical energy flooded the vast chamber.Then, he unleashed his magic.
BOOOOOM!KRRRRRRAK-KRAAAACK!
From the towering ceiling, came an endless downpour of lightning —
And from the earth, shattered by
"GAAAHHHH!!""N-No! We can't stop this!""Don't run! We have to protect Wei Hamo no matter wha—!"
A storm of blood erupted.A violent, swirling torrent ripped through the battlefield, shredding any Destroyers who dared to block Han Yuseong's path.As he advanced, his blade absorbed the spilled blood, pulling him closer to his target.
"U-Ugh!"
The distance between him and Wei Hamo —was closed in an instant.
Han Yuseong drove his Bloodpiercer straight toward Wei Hamo's heart.Wei Hamo's eyes widened in shock as he crossed his gauntlet-covered arms to block the strike.
A direct clash — Bloodpiercer vs. Gauntlets.
CRAAACK!
Wei Hamo's gauntlets buckled inward.
"The gauntlets gifted by the Lord of Eyes…!"
Though Legendary-grade, they possessed effects that could rival even Mythic-tier gear — a rare and exceptional artifact by all standards.They were in an entirely different class from typical Legendary equipment.And yet — to be damaged this much from a single blow?
"This power… it's beyond comprehension. The source of this strength…?"
That first strike became the signal for a relentless onslaught.Blows rained down without end, fists hammering not only at the gauntlets — but at Wei Hamo himself, as if aiming to obliterate him entirely.The air was thick with the stench of blood, whipping through with every crushing impact.
He could hear it:The sound of shattering metal, of ripping flesh.The squelch of bursting muscles, the crack of breaking bones.
"That Dragon Soul… That thing… If it's not stopped…"
Wei Hamo felt a level of danger he had never known before.The power gap between them was overwhelming.At this rate, he would die — not even able to mount a proper counterattack — his entire body would be reduced to nothing more than minced meat.That fate was rapidly approaching.Just a few minutes away.
So—
"KRAAAAAHHHH!"
Wei Hamo let out a thunderous roar and unleashed his mana in an explosive burst.A shockwave erupted from his body,splitting the ground beneath him and even blowing back Han Yuseong, who had been closing in.
But—
It was meaningless.Han Yuseong would close the distance again.
But it didn't matter. That was enough.
"Oh Dark One! In exchange for my offering — grant me power!"
What answered Wei Hamo's cry was none other than his gauntlets.They exhaled a heavy, ominous aura,which wrapped itself around Wei Hamo and seeped deep into him — spreading through his entire body, consuming the offering.
A massive amount of coins, and most critically — his life force.
"KUH—GRAAAAAHH!!"
A suffocating darkness engulfed Wei Hamo's entire body.At the same time, his gauntlets absorbed the darkness and began to morph.They grew larger, more feral, more monstrous.
This was the result of his sacrifice —his gauntlets had been enhanced to Mythic-grade.
Wei Hamo could feel the overwhelming power now surging through his body.His darkened eyes locked onto Han Yuseong with a savage glare.
BOOOOOOOM!!!
With a thunderous explosion, Wei Hamo's transformed body shot forward.His speed was now on a completely different level — incomparable to just moments ago.Even the watching Destroyers were shocked by the sudden change.
But Han Yuseong…remained expressionless.
As if it were only natural.
THOOOOM!!
"...!"
No matter how powerful Wei Hamo had become —it still wasn't enoughto stand against the current Han Yuseong.
Wei Hamo closed the distance in an instant and threw a punch.So fast that even the air seemed to ignite in its wake —his fist, roaring forward with destructive force, was stopped… almost absurdly easily by Han Yuseong's casual hand gesture.
The reason was simple:
[You have used the Dragon Soul ability:
If the enemy becomes stronger, you simply become even stronger.That was the kind of overwhelming countermeasure made possible by acquiring the Dragonborn Lord as his Dragon Soul.
A crimson aura, like blood itself, erupted from Han Yuseong's body.He could feel the immense power surging through every fiber of his being.
"He blocked my strike… this easily?"
Wei Hamo's eyes widened in disbelief.The gauntlets he'd received from the Eye Lord had a unique effect —by sacrificing a tribute, they could temporarily evolve into Mythic-tier,granting the wearer a devastating buff.
The conditions were harsh, but in this state, he could even defeat enemies fifty levels higher than himself.
And yet —his empowered attack had been stopped like nothing.
"Y-You… BASTAAAAARD!!"
Wei Hamo let out a furious roar and launched a flurry of punches.An onslaught of martial strikes filled the air, each one packed with even fiercer demonic heat, surrounding Han Yuseong from all sides.
But—
It was meaningless.
The wild, mindless barrage couldn't even graze the edge of Han Yuseong's clothes.On the contrary —a gale surged outward from Han Yuseong himself.
CRAAACK!
"GRAAAHHH!"
Fists collided.
From Han Yuseong's punch erupted a rising storm of blood, which tore across Wei Hamo's body like a set of razor-sharp blades.
"Me? Even in this state… I'm still—losing?"
A brutal exchange ensued.Or rather, it only appeared to be an exchange —in reality, it was a one-sided beatdown.
With each clash of fists, Wei Hamo's form grew more battered, his body breaking down and his stance collapsing.
"This—this is impossible!There's no way this is happening!!"
An overwhelming annihilation.
Not just in raw power, but in combat technique as well —Han Yuseong surpassed him in every possible way.
"Lord Wei Hamo! We'll assist you!"
At that moment, several Destroyers — the ones who had somehow survived Judgment of the Gods and Earthshatter — began to move in to help.They couldn't fully understand what was happening…but they knew one thing:
If Wei Hamo died, there would be no hope left.
But they had overlooked something critical—
That the Dragon Soul, now awakened as the Dragonborn Lord,was not simply a source of power for Han Yuseong —it was a guardian, fiercely protecting him.
KRAAAAHHH!!
Over the Destroyers' heads, a dragon's breath came crashing down.With overwhelming firepower,the Destroyers were not just burned,they were completely melted — obliterated in an instant.
The sight before him made Wei Hamo's pupils tremble violently.
"An S-grade Dragon Soul? No… It can't be. That's…"
Something beyond even that.
Wei Hamo had once fought and defeated a Guardian contracted with a Grade 5 Dragon Soul.That opponent had been powerful — but nowhere near this.This strength was outside all classification.Whether it was the dragon itself, or the Guardian who wielded it… they were both monsters.
"You think you have the luxury to look elsewhere?""GRAGHH!"
CRUNCH!
Han Yuseong's Bloodpiercer pierced through Wei Hamo's left arm.The force behind it surpassed the limits of what the arm could endure.
It didn't just break — it was shattered.
"Hhggk—KUHH…!!"
Wei Hamo staggered back, coughing blood,and summoned explosive demonic flames to drive Han Yuseong away.He stomped down, and a wave of flame burst outward, radiating in all directions.
But in the very next moment—
Wei Hamo's vision flipped violently.A shadow, rising from the ground, pierced him from below —shattering his posture and throwing his stance into chaos.
Han Yuseong's sword came hurtling toward him —targeting Wei Hamo with deadly precision.
In desperation, Wei Hamo wrapped hellfire around his gauntlets and tried to deflect the incoming blow.
But—
CRACK-CRACK-CRACK!
Moonlit Fang, Han Yuseong's strike, came down with unrelenting force,cleaving into Wei Hamo's gauntlet from the edge and slicing clean through.
A violent clash — a storm of tightly compressed mana detonated on impact.The gauntlet let out a screech, like metal screaming in agony.
KRAAAK—BOOOOM!
"W-What the hell…?"
It shattered completely.
The gauntlet, already pushed to its limit from the prolonged exchange, had finally reached its breaking point.Not only had Han Yuseong's sword destroyed the gauntlet,it sliced clean through Wei Hamo's entire right arm.
THOOM!
Han Yuseong slammed his foot into the ground and clenched his fist.Seeing this, a look of despair washed over Wei Hamo's face.
"Haah… You've… gotta be kidding me…"
A fist wrapped in a whirlwind of blood struck Wei Hamo directly in the chest.His armor crumpled instantly under the impact,and though the shock reached his heart with devastating force,that was only the beginning.
A split-second later —the unleashed bloodstorm tore through his entire body,shredding him from within.
BOOOOM!
The fallen Wei Hamo looked up at the approaching Han Yuseong with dazed, disbelieving eyes.From his lips came a voice filled with blood… and bitterness.
"You… monster…"
CRACK!
That was the end.
The one who had once been the #1-ranked Destroyer died in such a helpless and humiliating way—Without resistance.Overwhelmed.Utterly defeated.