Red_Skin_Duck

In the age of Universal Awakening on the Azure Sphere, a myriad of races and gods coexist. 
Devils, dark gods, and monsters descend upon the mortal realm, only to be met by the Awakened.
Howard, during his Awakening Ritual, discovers dual talents— F-rank Mana Recovery, and the supreme talent: Supreme Synthesis. 
He keeps a low profile, hiding as a 'common magus.'
Through countless acts of synthesis, he forges supreme artifacts, supreme skills, and supreme classes! 
Fireball synthesis... Ding! Synthesis successful, attaining D-rank skill— Fire Serpent! 
Fire Serpent synthesis... Ding! Synthesis successful, attaining B-rank skill— Fire Python! 
Fire Python synthesis... Ding! Synthesis successful, attaining S-rank skill— Dragonfire!
When devils invade and dark gods descend, they are left slack-jawed by the Azure Sphere before them. 
"No, this is a trap... a trap disguised as a mere cupcake!"

Talent Awakening: I, the Weakest Awakened, Start with Dragonfire Spell

Howard hadn't anticipated Anna's move.

In a swift reaction, he shifted his shield to the left, deflecting Anna's one-handed sword.

Then, advancing with a right step forward, he pointed his sword at Anna's neck as she lay on the ground. Howard emerged victorious.

In a deep and grandiose castle, a Duke stood at the highest point, gazing into the distance, holding a goblet in his hand.

The goblet was filled with wine from the Bordeaux region, a favorite of the Duke's.

As a Duke, his hobby was to stand at the highest point of his castle, overlooking the grounds and the distant hills.

The castle was beautiful, but it hadn't been renovated for a long time, and some areas were starting to show problems.

His chancellor approached in the castle, informing him that there was a leak somewhere inside and requested funds for repairs.

Chapter294-Financial Troubles