4.

Previously, Jin-Woo travelled to the underworld to successfully help Issei out to rescue Rias. As he was planning to return to human realm, an unexpected individual challenged Jin-Woo to a duel. Of course it was Ophis, the Infinity Dragon. With her powers, the fight was almost one-sided. Until Jin-Woo unleashed his »Reinforcement« and became a true Shadow Monarch. What will be the outcome of this once in a lifetime fight ? Find out next >

The landscape had craters on the ground with massive boulders here and there. In short, it was nothing less than a battlefield. And in that battlefield, stood an individual clad in a greyish knight-like armor. The purple aura surging out of him affected the air surrounding him. Jin-Woo with his »Reinforcement« activated was already a pinnacle existence right now. How would Ophis react to THAT ? Would she finally surrender ? Even the strongest being would rather choose surrender instead of death. But on the contrary, Ophis' expression was void of any emotions, like always.

"Good. Full Power. I will respond in kind." And with that, the dimension began to tremble once again. Even in the far reaches of the universe, the strongest of the beings left what they were doing and fled in fear of apocalyptic feeling. It didn't go unnoticed by the Gods, Angels, Maous and even the Great Red ! What was it that happened ? Ophis had completely transformed into a massive black colored eastern dragon, even eclipsing size of a largest planet.

That didn't impress Jin-Woo though. He thought, "She's certainly strong. But Antares...he was completely on a different level. And I....killed HIM" With that, he jumped towards the sky, in the direction that Ophis was. In a flash, his fist was planted on the dragons jaw and Ophis was pushed back. Imagine an ant pushing back an aeroplane. That was how it looked. Even Ophis was taken aback by his physical strength. She tried to slash her claw in an attempt to strike him, which he blocked with his »Kamish's Wrath«. This agitated her as she expected a quick victory. The battle had reached the outer-space. Thanks to one of Jin-Woo's abilities, he could adjust to any environment. He continued to push back Ophis despite her giant size. By no means Ophis was slow. She was quick, but Jin-Woo was quicker. She quickly adjusted her size to around 10 meters and continued to fight. Becoming small gave her advantage in agility and she was able to match Jin-Woo's speed. Their each punch and kick wrecked havoc and caused distortions in space. Ophis' dragon breath incinerated any space debris it came in contact with. It even destroyed some stars here and there and caused black holes to evaporate !

Evenly matched, Jin-Woo used his skill »Quicksilver« and gained much greater speeds. This greatly confused Ophis' senses, and it was time Jin-Woo ended this. He quickly switched to »Rasaka's Fang« and used »Dagger Rush« Minor wounds covered Dragon Ophis' body. Ophis roared in pain. At first it seemed like a normal attack. But then, the daggers effects activated.

[Ding ! Effect »Bleed« induced to the opponent. Opponent will lose 1% of their health every second.]

[Ding ! Effect »Paralyze« induced to the opponent. »Paralyze« has been resisted by the opponent due to opponent's strong resistance.]

At last, Ophis turned back into her humanoid form and collapsed on the ground. Jin-Woo descended and fed her elixir, clearing her abnormalities and restoring her health.

"Mwu. I lost." As expected, Ophis was salty about the loss. Jin-Woo couldn't help but chuckle and give her headpats. He gave her some confectionary and used 'Shadow Exchange'. Ophis got up and opened a portal and left the scene.

Just after both left, another portal opened and a redhead man in a red biker outfit appeared. He looked like how a 'delinquent' would.

"Hoh...that was an amazing fight. All that I missed was some popcorn. Maybe that kid can beat me too. But what is this feeling ? As if he is a dragon himself. Hmm... Meh...none of my business. I hope that loli gives up fighting me. Such a hassle. *sigh* " Saying that, the Great Red left through the portal.

Kuoh Town ~

The fight didn't go unnoticed by the mythical beings. The churches, clans, families, etc. called for an emergency meeting. One such place holding a meeting was the Occult Research Club. Needless to say, Jin-Woo was present. Sona Sitri, Rias' peerage and some girls from church were also present. Some were totally new faces to Jin-Woo. They had an idea of what caused the disturbances few hours ago.

Rias broke the awkward silence. "Mr. Seong. I will get straight to the point. What are you ? And what is your aim ?"

"I'm a normal law-abiding citizen and my aim is to become a better law-abiding citizen." Jin-Woo said with a straight-face.

'Law-abiding my foot. You nearly destroyed an entire galaxy and you want to uphold law ?!' Some of the people present were clearly not impressed by his answer and some coughed blood to his response.

"Mr. Seong, we need to determine if you're a threat or not. So we request you to comply." {Rias}

"Threat ? Like what ? Killing civilians to make them devils ? Clearly only a lunatic would do something like that !" {Jin-Woo}

This ticked off Rias but she couldn't retort because her brother had warned her not to do so. Or else it would bring the End Of Days.

A magical circle appeared in the room and a few elder figures appeared in the room. Sirzechs, Grayfia, Serafall, Azazel were the folks present.

"It seems you're enjoying your time here, Mr. Seong. Could you tell us what happened yesterday. Don't bother to deny, it could've only been you." Sirzechs said helplessly.

'Am I that predictable ?' Jin-Woo thought scratching his cheek.

"Yep. I do train time to time." {Jin-Woo}

"Train ?" {Grayfia}

"Yes...I met Ophis on my way back yesterday. She seems to be a great sparring partner." {Jin-Woo}

"O-O-Ophis !" {Everyone including Ddraig.}

"Yeah. It took me some time and a lot of effort. But I managed to beat her. It was a great sparring session." {Jin-Woo}

'Great training session ? Are you for real bro ? You sure you aren't doing this intentionally ? Who in their right minds goes to a casual training day with the Infinity Dragon ?' The folks present were dumbstruck and their jaws hit the floor. This guy actually managed to come alive after facing Ophis ! The elders had already given up reasoning and held their heads as if they had headache.

"Hmm-hmmm...you're an interesting guy!"

"You are ... ?" {Jin-Woo}

"The name's Azazel. Leader of the Fallen Angels Faction." {Azazel}

"Fallen angel faction ?" {Jin-Woo}

"Yes, the same one that traitor Kokabiel comes from." {Azazel}

"You don't see eye to eye it seems." {Jin-Woo}

"He is a pain in the ass, what can we do. Right now he's searching for you. He's still unaware of the extent of your prowess though." Azazel thought while feeling fake sympathy for soon to be dead Kokabiel.

'So he's finding me ? That makes it easy !' Jin-Woo thought.

The meeting went on and they asked him a few more questions. In the end, everyone was left speechless. Though they concluded that they had no threat from Jin-Woo...AS IF ! The guy was literally a walking time bomb and they could do nothing to stop him. In the end they could only sigh and hope that he doesn't go berserk.

The Same Night ~

Issei & Rias were on their bed having some ecchi time when they sensed a presence outside their house.

Kokabiel revealed himself and stated his plans on restarting the Great War by destroying Kuoh Town. Kokabiel sensed Jin-Woo's presence near the academy. 'Haha...Two ants with one stone.'

Daring Rias to try to stop him, he teleported to the Kuoh Academy to prepare for the final fight between them.

As the Gremory and Sitri peerages rallied to Kuoh Academy, Saji informed Rias that the Sitri peerage had placed a barrier around the school to contain the damage of the battle. Sona and Rias discussed about calling their siblings for help as Akeno revealed that she had already contacted Sirzechs Lucifer and asked for his help as they needed to stall for an hour before the Satan and his reinforcements arrived.

Kuoh Academy ~

"So you were the lowly ant searching for me ! You don't seem anything special. Go ! Cerberus !"

Meanwhile Rias and Sitri peerage had also arrived on the spot. "Don't worry we'll help you out." Rias said to Jin-Woo who couldn't help but sigh.

Kokabiel summoned his Cerberus to fight the Gremory peerage as he observed the fight.

"Ikuzo, Akeno ! Koneko !" {Rias}

As Rias, Akeno and Koneko moved to fight the Cerberus, Kokabiel summoned a second Cerberus as well who leapt to attack Jin-Woo.

Jin-Woo mused, 'Cerberus huh ? It brings back some old memories.'

With a few swings from his »Kamish's Wrath« , the Cerberus laid mutilated on the ground. It was that easy for him.

[Wolf Slayer: A title given to a hunter proficient in fights against wolves. (40% increased stats against beast-type monsters)]

All of the folks present were scared sh*tless when they saw it. It was literally death with one flick of a finger.

Meanwhile, Rias and Sona were having a hard time against the first Cerberus. Issei was inspired by Jin-Woo's previous spectacle so it was his turn to play hero.

Issei used his Gift ability to increase Rias and Akeno's powers who used it against the first Cerebus as Kiba came and restrained its movements with his demon swords before the Cerberus died from the onslaught of demonic powers.

Kokabiel attempted to interfere in the fight but was stopped by Jin-Woo's fist to his jaw.

"You. Wait for your turn." Jin-Woo told the already pissed off Kokabiel who had lost his two strong summons. It seemed that he had greatly underestimated both the Issei squad and Jin-Woo.

"Hehehehe....Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha" Kokabiel started to laugh maniacally.

'Did I hit him too hard on the head ?', Jin-Woo thought.

Kokabiel proceeded to give them the shock of their lives by revealing that the God, along with the original 4 Great Maous had died in the Great War.

Everyone, except Jin-Woo, was shocked by the revelation. Asia went so far as losing her conciousness due to shock.

Kokabiel continued his evil laughter, "Hahahahah....arghhh"

....but was met with Jin-Woo's fist to his jaw again.

"This is a waste of time." Jin-Woo leapt towards Kokabiel with a slash of his dagger.

*CLANG*

Jin-Woo's dagger was parried by an individual in a white dragon armor. Heavenly White Dragon Vali had arrived ! He had effortlessly broken through the barrier laid by Sitri peerage.

"I will take it from here on. No one lay a hand on hi.."

But before Vali could finish his sentence, »Rasaka's Fang« was plunged inside Kokabiel's heart from his back. No one could follow Jin-Woo's movements and how he appeared behind Kokabiel.

No status effects were needed as Kokabiel coughed blood and lost his life instantly.

[Ding ! Quest 'Kill Fallen Angel Kokabiel' Cleared ! Rewards : 10,000 XP.]

Vali didn't wait to inquire Jin-Woo and directly pounced to attack him. Each of his punches and kicks were dodged or parried away flawlessly by Jin-Woo.

[ Divide ! Divide ! Divide ! ] Vali used his annoying ability »Divine Dividing« to gain advantage in the fight, but...

[Great Spellcaster Kandiaru's Blessing activated.

Effect : Longevity.

All harmful status effects are negated.]

Jin-Woo had the upper hand because of his System.

'Been with the System for decades but it still never ceases to impress me.' Jin-Woo appreciated the system inwardly.

[Took a while for the host to notice.] {System}

'Yep, saw it coming. Pretentious !', Jin-Woo couldn't help but sigh at system's annoying remarks.

Jin-Woo was now bored of the fight and decided to use his summons to fight the 'dregs' off.

'Come Out. Beru.'

A humanoid ant emerged from the shadow of Jin-Woo. Suddenly, a suffocating atmosphere spread around making the people present difficult to breathe.

Vali didn't care and proceeded the attack on Jin-Woo's summon.

"Wait ! Vali ! It seems dangerous !" The White Dragon Gauntlet spoke as if he sensed an impending danger.

And boy was he correct. One slash from Beru's claws is all it took to break a part of his white armour.

"What ?! How could it b-" Vali's thoughts were interrupted by Beru's punch which shattered other part of his armor.

"You...Are Weak. My Liege doesn't need to be bothered by such trivial matters." {Beru}

The talking ant shook them further. Issei was already on his toes as he knew that he was fated to fight the White Dragon Emperor some day. How could he fight if he ended up dead in Jin-Woo's hands ? Should he be sad or joyous ?

Ddraig was also silent. Since when could a mere summon be able to hurt dragons ?

Meanwhile, Vali was truly pissed off. Now he didn't hesitate to use one of his trump cards.

[ I, who shall awaken, am the Heavenly Dragon, who lost all the principle of domination. I envy the INFINITE and yearn for the DREAM. I shall be the White Dragon that masters the path of domination. I shall lead you to the farthest limits of innocence. JUGGERNAUT DRIVE !!!]

With that, his strength, power and size increased. He looked like a large mecha dragon. Ddraig also felt some resonance from the transformation.

His attacks became efficient and began to supress Beru. Though Beru attempted to dodge a few attacks from the large dragon, Vali had godly agility. He managed to push back Beru somehow. Then he roared victoriously as if he had already beaten God.

'Hmm...Interesting. Igris, Kaiser, Rise !'

Jin-Woo summoned both of them.

"Go Wild." Is all it took Jin-Woo to say and Kaiser flew at Vali like a hungry predator. Igris mounted on Kaiser added more to the intimidation.

'What ?! He can summon more ?! Sh*t !' Vali cursed at his luck and Jin-Woo as he refused to believe that a lowly 'human' was capable of defeating him.

Igris swung his sword but Vali used »Divine Dividing« to cancel out his attack.

Except....it didn't work. The sword slashed through Vali's chest armour wounding him badly. The big mecha dragon collapsed on the ground causing tremors on the ground.

Kaiser descended and roared putting his one foot (claw ?) on the collapsed dragon, indicating victory in a battle.

'Why doesn't my »Divine Dividing« work ? I am supposed to be a peak existence but I'm being beaten down by a mere shadow ! This humiliation...I won't forget it.' (A/N : So the idea is that »Divine Dividing« doesn't work on shadows.)

Vali managed to use Teleportation Magic and escape from the battlefield, leaving behind flabbergasted spectators.

Chapter End ~

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Name : Sung Jin-Woo

Level : 200

Job : Shadow Monarch

Titles : Successor to Monarch Ashborn +3

HP : 250,000 (200,000+50,000)

{Iron Body Monarch's Chain-Mail Equipped}

MP : 350,000 (300,000+50,000)

{Monarch Yogumunt's Cloak Equipped}

Fatigue : 0

Strength : 1000

Vitality : 1000

Agility : 1000

Intelligence : 800

Sense : 1000

Physical Damage Reduction : 46%

Remaining Points : 90

Passive Skills : Perseverance, Will to Rehabilitate, Longevity, Master of Shortsword.

Active Skills : Quicksilver, Bloodlust, Stealth, Violent Slash, Dagger Rush, Ruler's Authority.

XP : 10,000/2,000,000

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