“The enemies might strike at any moment now.”

“We just need to hold out for 1 more day.”

“Koga, Maam, Yuna, Pop and Eden, you guys take a rest.”

“Haruto and Ryuho, with me.”

“We three will take care of the upcoming waves of monsters.”

After giving out his orders, Kuro took the lead in engaging the upcoming monsters. For the past two days the two Yin Yang Corps divisions were preventing the undead and monsters from climbing Dragon Mountain. They were on the last day and in less than 24 hours the Mother Dragon’s blessing will be completed. Dai will emerge a notch higher in terms of utilizing his Dragon Warrior capabilities.

After taking care of the latest wave of attacks, a few system notifications rang on Kuro’s mind.

“Ding!”

“Level 29 reached!”

“You are only one step away the Gold Saint Level!”

“Continue to work hard, Saint!”

It was now Kuro, Haruto and Ryuho ‘s turn to rest. Curious, Kuro opted to check his stats via his left scarlet black eye.

Name: Kuro

Titles:

Sagittarius Gold Saint (+20% to All Stats) – Greyed Out

Seiya's Nephew (+20% to All Stats if Pegasus Cloth or Sagittarius Cloth is Equipped) – Enabled

Soma's Bestfriend (+10% to All Stats if Fighting together with Soma) – Disabled since Soma is now an Enemy

The Revenger (+20% to all Stats when fighting for revenge) - Enabled

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Statistics:

Level: 29

Values

Strength (STR):

38 (+7.6) (+7.6)

Agility (AGI):

18 (+3.6) (+3.6)

Intelligence (INT):

50 (+10) (+10)

Cosmos Level:

Half a Step 8th Sense (Consolidated)

Hit Points (HP):

800 + 190 (+38) (+38)

Mana Points (MP)/Cosmos Points (CP):

300 + 25 (+5) (+5)

Evade Rate:

20 + 1.3 (+.26) (+.26)

Every Point of STR adds Additional HP + 5

Every Point of AGI adds Additional Evade +.1

Every Point of Intelligence adds Additional MP + .5

Condition: Best

Experience:

2610000

Experience to Next Level:

2700000

Equipment:

Helmet

YYSC Helm

Body Armor:

YYSC Armor

Weapon:

Sagittarius YY Bow

Leg Armor:

YYSC Leggings

Boots:

YYSC Boots

Gloves:

YYSC Gloves

Wings:

YYSC Wings

“This is far from enough!”

“I need to get to Gold Saint Level before the start of the war.”

“I must work even harder.”

Kuro did not bother to mask his killing intent as he thought about his former bestfriend Soma.

“Soma! I’ll crush you, you fiend!”

Unknowingly, the Yin Yang Symbol that Kuro coalesced before appeared once again on his back. It looked so life-like after he got stronger for the past couple of weeks. He was at the threshold of being a Gold Saint it’s just that he still lacks experience.

Meanwhile, Dai and the Mother Dragon were at the deepest part of the Mother Dragon’s Nest.

“Child, you resemble your father, Baran.”

“Even though your mother was a human, her Imperial Bloodline combined with your father’s Dragon Lineage allowed you to become the perfect Dragon Warrior.”

“Your emotions allow you to gather power at a higher level.”

“Your path of being a Dragon Warrior will be paved with responsibilities and difficulties.”

“Let my blessing bestow upon you the power to protect those who you want to protect.”

“Let my blessing allow you to fully utilize your dragon crest and the one that you got from your father.”

“Dragon Crests! Congeal!”

“Dragon Crest Fusion!”

Dai felt light-headed during the first part of the blessing. However, on the second day, he fully lost consciousness. This was the part wherein he was unaware that the Mother Dragon infused part of her power towards Dai and his dagger. Also, the Dragon Crest on Dai’s forehead merged with the one on his right hand. The crest on his forehead totally disappeared. A similar Dragon Crest was carved onto his dagger, and a sword was fused with it by the Mother Dragon’s powers. This sword was the former sword of his deceased power Baran.

When Dai woke up, it was already the third day. A couple of hours more and the blessing will be finished. He felt unprecedented power within himself and his dagger. His dagger totally turned golden, and he immediately noticed a Dragon Crest carved in its blade. He also felt that the Dragon Crest on his hand was thicker and more detailed. When he touched his forehead, he could also sense that the Dragon Crest in it has disappeared.

“Young Dragon Warrior, I hope that my blessing and my powers are of help to you.”

“You are an important factor in determining the destiny of this world and the World of the Gods.”

“Seek out the Dragon God in the future.”

“You do not need to understand my words now.”

“Just remember, what you initially see is not always the truth.”

“You can always find a single truth in numerous lies.”

“Likewise you can find numerous lies in a single truth.”

The Mother Dragon let out a World Shaking Roar after she finished telling Dai everything.

“Roar!!!!”

“I am tired, Young Dragon Warrior.”

“I must sleep for now.”

“With my slumber comes the sealing of my nest and the disappearance of Dragon Mountain from this world.”

“It will reappear once again once I gather enough power to wake up.”

“It may take at least a century or two.”

“But rest assured, even without my aid, I know you will be victorious!”

“Go now, to your friends, and seek your destinies, young warriors!”

Dai was transported outside of the Mother Dragon’s Nest where Hyunckel and Leona were waiting for him. A whisper could be heard not only by Dai but also all of the Yin Yang Corps.

“Please take care of the young Dragon Warrior in my stead.”

“You have 100 breaths of time to descend Dragon Mountain before it is sealed.”

“Make haste, young heroes!”

“My roar has finished off all of the monsters and undead in an area of 1000 miles from my nest.

Dai cupped his fists towards the direction of the Mother’s Nest and said “Many thanks, Mother Dragon!.”

“Let us depart, my friends!”

“Yin Yang Crops, move out!”

“We need to get back to Sanctuary within 2 weeks!”