Translator:HHEditor:thursdays

The warning of the demonization.

It was definitely a foreshadowing of a predator.

Yeon-woo quickly circulated his magic power to check the Philosophers Stone. However, unlike his concerns, the stone was cleanly set in his Magic Circuit, and it was perfectly doing its role as the main core.

There wasnt any resistance. It was like it was a part of him since the beginning. The demonic power mixed with the magic power had synchronized with his body.

The traces of the demonization couldnt be found anywhere.

Was it in my head? Or was it just simply taking its last stand?

But Yeon-woo was still worried, so he searched not only throughout the stone, but all over his body. He even scanned his unconscious again. The demonization wasnt there. Like it had never been.

So Yeon-woo felt even more uncomfortable. If it had simply been its last stand, there wouldve been a slight trace left somewhere. But it was too clean.

Cain? Cain!

Yeon-woo came to attention at the hands that were roughly shaking his shoulders.

Brahm was looking at him with concerned eyes.

Did something happen? Youre breathing isnt steady.

Yeon-woo shook his head. He couldnt let them worry about him.

Its nothing. The resistance of the Philosophers Stone and the Magic Circuit was stronger than I thought..so its probably because Im tired from that.

Of course. That must be it. It mustve been difficult. How about going in to rest?

Its nothing. Im alright now. Other than that, what happened to me in the meantime?

Yeon-woo looked at the mess around him. The tools they had been using for experiments were scattered all across the floor. The mountain of documents had fallen as well.

As expected, you dont have a clue about what happened outside.

Yes.

Actually, it was chaotic.

While Yeon-woo had been focusing on dominating the demonization, Yeon-woos body consecutively crumbled and recuperated. It had been chaotic because of the strong magic power storm that mightve been due to his Demonic Dragon Body.

If Brahm and the Head Elder hadnt stepped up to forcefully seal his body, half of the village mightve been blown away.

Yeon-woo nodded in understanding. Magic power was just flowing inside him, but he felt limitless. If he raised a fuss, he couldnt even tell how destructive it would be.

A power that had to be stopped by two people. The painful side effects seemed to be from that.

Other than that.

The Head Elder pushed his glasses up and asked Yeon-woo with a serious gaze.

Hows the Philosophers Stone? Is it useful?

Brahm and Henova nodded. Since they had finished the treasure of the century, they wanted to know as the creator.

Yeon-woo slightly raised the corners of his mouth.

Should we test it?

***

Even while finishing the stone in the village, Yeon-woo didnt go easy on his training.

His body would be able to tell if he took a break for even a few days. He needed to steadily make an effort.

Additionally, he had learned new powers, so Yeon-woo couldnt slack off.

Even though it was the training area that was as comfortable to him as his own house, Yeon-woo felt a thrill like it was his first time here.

It was probably because of the powerful magic power flowing through his body.

The magic power from the Philosophers Stone became stronger as time went on. The Dragon and Demons Blessings woke up one by one, and his magic power was continually purified, expanding his circuit.

Like it was naturally growing stronger without Yeo-woos interference, the Philosophers Stone was slowly adjusting Yeon-woos body.

It cleared the unfamiliarity between the Philosophers Stone and the Demonic Dragon Body.

After the process was finished, he would be able to grow again, like he had awakened another step.

There was a reason why the Summer Queen had chosen the Philosophers Stone as a replacement for her Dragon Heart.

For a moment, his concerns about the demonization flew away. Yeon-woo shoved it to a corner of his mind. Even if he thought about it, he wouldnt come to an answer, and right now, he just wanted to check his changed body.

Brahm, the Head Elder, and Henova, who were watching him from the outside of the training area, felt the same.

Come out.

Checheche

A long shadow stretched out from where Yeon-woo was and split into two. Shanon and Hanryeong were completely armed, and above them, Rebecca quietly came down.

Confirming his new powers would be done best in action.

Yeon-woo was planning on going against the 3 of them with all his power.

Shanon and Hanryeongs levels had gone up by several tiers after the Philosophers Stone. And even with that aside, they had constantly been researching the inheritance of the Monkey King.

Rebecca also wanted to check her skills, because she had recovered a part of them from when she was alive. The holiness of Cernunnos was especially about to burst in her body.

If he fought with them, it wouldnt be easy.

[Hey, Master.]

What?

Yeon-woo lifted his head from examining Carshinas Dagger and his Magic Bayonet when Shanon called him.

[Dont take revenge on us just because you got beat up, okay?]

Yeon-woo smirked.

I was just about to say that.

[Hehe, sure. I was waiting for that.]

Shanon warmed up his body and dropped his sword breaker that Henova made for him onto the ground.

Henovas eyes slightly widened when he saw that, but he just crossed his arms and continued to watch them.

[Ill drop you to the ground crying.]

Shanon giggled like just thinking about it was fun. Meanwhile, Hanryeong activated the Grave of the Nine Swords, and Rebecca straightened her back, stepping back to swing the swords in each of her hands.

And in that moment..

Kwaduk

Yeon-woo attempted to awaken his Dragon Body. The dragon scales that grew from his shoulders reached under his eyes, and the dragons wings soared up, emitting heat all around them. The ground that he was stepping on instantly turned black.

[Goddesss Stigmata]

When Athenas blessing was added on top of this, his fire grew to an uncontrollable amount.

Kwang!

Just then, Yeon-woo strongly kicked the ground. Like a portal was opened, a deep hole opened in the ground, and Yeon-woo suddenly appeared in front of Shanon.

However, it wasnt Shanon who stepped up to block him.

[Hey!]

[Sorry, but Ill go first.]

Hanryeong had stepped up, throwing eight swords randomly around him, and in his hand, was a giant scimitar in his hand.

[Ive been wanting to fight properly with you.]

Hanryeong was being genuine. Although his clan crumbled because of Yeon-woo, Hanryeong became a Death Knight and he changed his opinion as he observed Yeon-woo.

Yeon-woo reminded him of his younger self. Someone who jumped into a situation regardless of how dangerous it was, and took everything he wanted.

Watching Yeon-woo, Hanryeong felt like his nonexistent heart beat faster. He felt the spirit of fighting, something he hadnt felt after his lacking son was born.

Of course, there were some things that were different.

Unlike himself, who went crazy for battles, Yeon-woo was always cool-headed. Yeon-woos thoughts were so deep that sometimes, even he didnt know what Yeon-woo was thinking about.

So Hanryeong wanted to know more about Yeon-woo.

But there was no way an untalented speaker like him could speak with Yeon-woo. Thankfully, there was a method that warriors could use.

The sword. The sword of a martial artist could deliver words.

He had never crossed swords with Yeon-woo before, so Hanryeong wanted to use this time to read Yeon-woos mind. Checking his own skills was a plus.

Kwang!