Chapter 34: Reo vs. Vhalgron, The Eternal Flame
Chapter 34: Reo vs. Vhalgron, The Eternal Flame
The Ruins of Ormrith trembled as the ancient dragon Vhalgron stretched his massive wings, his fiery aura igniting the air itself. The ground beneath Reo's feet cracked and melted from the sheer heat radiating from the legendary beast.
Lucia and Celestia took a step back, their eyes widening at the overwhelming power before them.
"Reo, be careful," Celestia warned, gripping her staff.
Lucia smirked, despite the heat. "Well, this is going to be fun."
Vhalgron's golden eyes locked onto Reo, assessing him like an insect before a storm.
"You are but a mortal, yet you seek to challenge a Dragon King?" The deep, rumbling voice carried the weight of millennia of dominance.
Reo stepped forward, undeterred. "Titles mean nothing to me. If you're truly a king, then prove it."
Vhalgron's laughter shook the entire continent. "Very well, child. Burn with the fire of eternity!"
With a single flap of his massive wings, a hurricane of flames erupted, swallowing Reo whole.
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The Battle Begins – Flames vs. Shadows
The world turned into an inferno. The flames roared like a living beast, consuming everything in its path. The sky itself burned, turning the ruins into a sea of fire.
Lucia gasped. "Reo!"
Celestia's eyes narrowed. "Wait... look at the center."
As the firestorm raged, a dark aura pulsed within the flames.
BOOM!
The flames exploded outward, revealing Reo standing unscathed, his entire body radiating an overwhelming black and crimson energy.
[Dragon Monarch Form – Activated.]
Reo's eyes glowed red, his aura pulsating with the power of the dragon he had defeated before, Raigarth. His body was now enhanced with dragonic power, his veins pulsing with pure draconic energy.
Vhalgron's eyes narrowed. "You... You have absorbed the essence of a dragon?"
Reo smirked. "More than that. I've become something greater."
With a flick of his wrist, Reo summoned his weapon—The Shadowflame Sword, a blade forged from the combined powers of darkness and fire.
"Let's see whose flames burn brighter!"
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The Clash of Kings
Vhalgron roared, unleashing a tsunami of flames from his maw.
Reo charged forward, slicing through the fire with a single swing. The air exploded, sending shockwaves across the battlefield.
BOOM!
Reo vanished, reappearing above Vhalgron's head. His blade slashed downward, aiming for the dragon's massive skull.
CLANG!
Vhalgron's clawed wing intercepted the attack, sending Reo crashing into a ruined palace. The impact shattered mountains.
Lucia gritted her teeth. "Tch, he's fast!"
Celestia watched closely. "This is not an ordinary battle. Reo is being tested."
Vhalgron rose to his full height, his scales glowing like molten metal.
"Impressive, but you are still far from worthy!"
He raised his wings, and the skies darkened. From above, a meteor of pure flame began descending—a sun forged by dragonic magic!
"Burn, mortal! Eternal Inferno!"
Reo lifted his sword, and for the first time, his expression turned serious.
[Activating Forbidden Magic: Shadow Devour]
His entire aura expanded, devouring the light around him. The meteor—an attack powerful enough to wipe out an entire kingdom—was consumed in an instant.
Vhalgron's eyes widened. "Impossible..."
Reo reappeared behind him, his sword humming with unmatched power.
"You're strong, Vhalgron. But today, I win."
With one final slash, a shockwave of darkness and crimson fire erupted. The very fabric of reality trembled.
Vhalgron let out one last roar before collapsing, his body trembling from the force of the attack.
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The Aftermath – Recognition of a King
The dust settled.
Vhalgron lay on the ground, breathing heavily. His golden eyes stared at Reo, a mix of shock and something else—respect.
"You have defeated me." The great dragon slowly bowed his massive head. "You are worthy of the title, Dragon King."
A pillar of golden light erupted from the ruins, marking Reo's victory.
[Dragon King's Power Acquired – Flame of Eternity Unlocked.]
Lucia and Celestia rushed to his side.
Lucia smirked. "Not bad, Reo. You just beat a legend."
Celestia smiled softly. "And you have proven yourself worthy of the title."
Reo exhaled, looking at the ruined battlefield. One down. Two to go.
But before they could celebrate—a mysterious figure appeared in the flames, watching from the distance.
Who was this new threat lurking in the shadows?
The journey to the next Dragon King had only just begun.
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Next Chapter: The Frozen Titan Awakens!