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Chapter 132 : 4 More ranks
Chapter 132 : 4 More ranks
The dragon's gaze intensified as it absorbed my words. "So I don't belong here," I repeated, grasping the gravity of his statement. Before I could formulate another question, the dragon spoke again with firm determination.
"I won't tell you what lies beyond the seal, lad," he said with a grave voice. "Sometimes, having too much information can be more harmful than beneficial, especially if you lack the strength to defend yourself."
His words echoed in my mind, making it clear that there were boundaries not to be crossed. Accepting that truth meant facing uncertainty and vulnerability, but also acknowledging the importance of wisdom and caution in a world full of unknown dangers. With a mix of resignation, I silently nodded.
I abruptly closed my mouth, assimilating the dragon's response. Though I felt a slight disappointment at his refusal to reveal more about the seal, I understood the logic behind his words. After a few moments of reflection, I decided to change the subject and ask another question.
"What is the system?" I inquired, curious to learn more about this mysterious artifact in my possession.
The dragon seemed to consider the question for a moment before responding. "That artifact wasn't created by me," he began, "it was created by another dragon. As you may know, the system informed you that it had a lifespan, did it not?"
I nodded, recalling the system's warnings about its eventual expiration. The revelation that this system had a dragon origin and was subject to temporal limitations added an additional layer of intrigue to the puzzle we were unraveling. My mind began to spin with new questions and potential implications as I awaited the dragon's continuation of the explanation.
"I'm aware of that, but I don't know what it means," I replied with confusion, trying to grasp.
The dragon nodded, acknowledging my confusion. "That device will vanish when you reach the gold rank," he explained solemnly. "But it doesn't disappear instantly. You'll have a maximum of one day before it completely extinguishes. However, the ability to purify orbs will remain with you, as will other things."
A sigh of relief washed over me as I understood the situation. The idea of losing the most valuable ability I possessed filled me with sadness. Although the system was destined to disappear, that loss didn't worry me too much, after all, I hardly used it.
However, there were still things to be done. I still had to acquire sword handling and footwork grade 4 in the system's store. Fortunately, the dragon assured me there was still time to do so.
After some consideration, I finally formulated the question that had been lingering in my mind. "What kind of dragon are you?" I inquired, with a mix of curiosity and respect. Though I had a vague idea about the type of dragon simply from the color of my soul, I was eager to hear the dragon's direct response.
The dragon raised its head majestically, and its eyes began to shine with an intensity that seemed to illuminate the darkness around it. Behind him, the eight wings spread upwards, radiating an aura of indescribable power.
His voice echoed in the air as he solemnly pronounced his name: "I am a dark dragon, lord of darkness, lord of shadows, lord of death, lord of chaos, king of dragons, lord of dragons... Nyx."
Each word resonated with an unbreakable force, and it seemed as if all the darkness in the world concentrated around his claws. At that moment, his name became a statement of his power and dominion over the realm of shadows.
"Nyx," I murmured under my breath, letting the name resonate in my mind. I had never heard that name before, not even in the stories and novels I had read. However, the mere mention of his name made my soul tremble, as if recognizing the importance and power behind that identity.
Silent moments passed as I processed this new information. Nyx, the dragon, mentioned that he was the lord of dragons, and I observed with curiosity the eight wings majestically spread behind his back. I wondered if those wings were some kind of status symbol among dragons.
Nyx's words resonated in the air, filling me with awe and questions. What did it mean to have ten wings? Was that being a god among dragons? The idea that there were higher levels of divinity intrigued me and, at the same time, unsettled me.
"Are there more ranks above divinity?" I asked, releasing my curiosity and anxiety to better understand the world I found myself in.
"There are, but I won't tell you now," Nyx responded lazily. "I can only tell you that there are four more ranks beyond divinity."
The revelation that there were four additional levels beyond divinity left me stunned. The idea that there were beings that surpassed even the highest rank of the empire, the sacred rank, was shocking and, in a sense, terrifying.
I remembered that no one in the history of the empire had reached the divine rank, and I considered the implications of the dangers that lurked beyond the wall that protected our borders. Unknown monsters and indescribable threats awaited beyond the seal, and I shuddered at the thought of what might exist in realms beyond our understanding.
After managing to calm my mind, I turned my gaze back to the dragon, reflecting on the new information I had just received. Could it be that my bloodline's reaction to other people was influenced by the blood I shared with Nyx?
"So, is it your fault that my bloodline can influence other people?" I asked the dragon.
The dragon, with closed eyes and the little fairy asleep on his nose, seemed to take a moment to process my question.
"That's correct," the dragon responded calmly, "since you have my blood running through your veins, that generates a connection with other nearby dragons or people you consider important. After all, dragons are obsessive about their things. Before, the connection was very weak, but now that you have awakened, your bloodline will be much stronger."