In the last floor of the dungeon, swords clash, magic surges, and destruction reigns.
Each shadow warrior battles a Juggernaut, keeping them far from Sora, who remains trapped in his cocoon of transformation.
At the center, Merlin serves as support, launching magical counterattacks whenever the Juggernauts attempt to break through.
Every time one advances, he casts gravity magic, forcing them back again—stalling for time.
But there's a pattern emerging.
The shadows aren't attacking outright.
Instead, they are focusing entirely on defense—as if fearful that a true battle could jeopardize Sora's transformation.
Shadows POV
"Protect his Majesty."
"Maintain the distance between them and the Master."
"Keep the defense circle locked."
"Once the Master awakens, we will kill them—but for now, hold them back."
"Understood!"
Jarvis POV
[15 minutes until fusion completes]
"Come on—the shadows are holding their ground, but if even one Juggernaut breaks through, the Master's fusion will be disrupted."
"If the fusion fails, his soul will shatter."
"I must maintain the barrier."
Battlefield POV
A roar erupts.
Scorpion:"They're preparing a fire breath attack—STOP THEM!"
He casts {Firewall}, then hurls his Kunai, pulling a Juggernaut's mouth off target.
Merlin:"{Hymn of Protection}!"
Subzero:"{Deep Freeze}! {Ice Wall}!"
Igris:"{Domnitor's Touch}!"
His blade pierces into its maw, holding it in place.
Gara places his shield, bracing for impact.
The battle rages on for another five minutes.
Then—the unexpected happens.
The dungeon sends all remaining monsters on the floor toward them.
Merlin steps forward, his glowing eyes narrowing.
"We can no longer maintain this strategy."
He turns, facing the incoming wave of monsters.
"Incinerate them—{Hymn of the Fire Dragon}!"
Flames erupt, shaping into a serpentine dragon, roaring as it devours every creature that approaches.
"Now we fight back."
Merlin joins Igris, attacking head-on instead of merely defending.
The Juggernauts prove to be formidable, their skeletal defenses nearly impenetrable—but with precise coordination, they cut the first one down in three minutes.
The moment it falls, they split—Igris rushing to support Gara, while Merlin aids Subzero.
Ten more minutes pass.
No more Juggernauts remain standing.
Despite that, the shadows remain cautious, returning to defensive positions.
They wait—silently kneeling, anticipating their Emperor's return.
Sora POV
Pain lingers, but I feel complete.
I open my eyes.
Something was missing before—something that belonged to me.
Now, it has returned.
I step forward, staring into the abyss.
"I remember now."
"So I survived."
"Father... I shouldn't have been ignorant. I should have listened to you."
"Your son is back, and shall honor you—and our name—as the First Creation—The Origin."
[Status Update]
Name:Sora OriginRace:The Origin (P.Legend Realm)Bloodline:Origin 0.005Magical Core:Tier 4 → Tier 5Job:Shadow EmperorLevel:25 → 35EXP:80/10,000
Stats: 🩸 HP: 100% 🔵 MP: 100% 💪 STR: 1,220 → 5,000 ⚡ DEX: 1,220 → 5,000 🛡 VIT: 1,220 → 5,000 🏃 AGI: 1,220 → 5,000 🧠 INT: 1,320 → 5,100 🔮 WIS: ∞
Job-Specific Skills:
{Reanimation}
[Shadow Extraction]
[Save Shadow]
{Shadow Exchange}
{Ruler's Authority}
{Emperor's Domain}
{Name Bestowing}
Passive Skills:
{The Origin (P.Titan Realm)} – Everything, living or not, belongs to you. Skills: Devour, Learn, Merge.
{Magic & Swordsman Grandmaster (P.Legend)} – Max level.
{World Defier (P.Legend)}
{Warlock Might (P.Legend)} – Max level.
{Magic Sword Domain (P.Legend)} – Max level.
{Spear Grandmaster (P.Legend)}
{Potion Maker (Legend)} – Max level.
{Ghost (Legend)} – Max level.
{King of the Monsters (P.Legend)}
{Higher Intellect} – +400 INT
Active Abilities:
{Judgment (Legend)} – Max level.
{Teleport (Legend)} – Max level.
{Death Dealer (Legend)} – Max level.
Jarvis:"Welcome back, young master. A message from your father:"
"Son, don't be hasty—act with wisdom."
"Don't worry about me and your mother—we are both okay, and happy with your return."
"All those who wronged you are dead, except for one."
"His fate is yours to decide."
"For now, grow stronger and enjoy your life—we will be watching over you."
I turn toward my shadows—all kneeling before me.
Merlin bows deeply.
"We welcome back His Majesty."
I breathe in deeply, then smile.
"I am back."