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In the dawn of a new world, only six beings remained—witnesses of the cataclysmic war that reshaped existence.

They were the Six Primordial Dragons, the architects of reality’s six fundamental forces, entrusted as guardians of this reborn world.

But power breeds corruption.

One of them—the Dragon of Chaos—succumbed to the madness of bloodlust and betrayal. His unrelenting thirst for conflict fractured the fragile peace, sparking a rift between dragons and humans. Distrust grew into enmity. War returned.

And then, the Dragon of Chaos vanished.

Among those who rose to resist the dragons was a young man named Hades—a prodigy among Dragon Slayers.

Famed for his flawless record and unmatched resolve, Hades had never lost a single comrade on the battlefield. With the promise of becoming the youngest official Hunter, he was a symbol of hope.

Until everything crumbled.

A mission went horribly wrong.

His closest friend perished.

The world that once praised him turned its back. His comrades pointed fingers. His fiancée, once his anchor, returned his ring with silent condemnation.

Abandoned. Shattered. Branded a failure.

Standing at the edge of despair, with the world far below and nothing left to hold on to…

He heard a voice:

[I think it's about time you wake up.]

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A/N:- Istg this was a cliche synopsis, but the novel isn't. Try a few chapters before you decide.

Additional tags: Possessive characters, revenge, anti-hero protagonist, serious character development, broken engagement, betrayal, strong to overpowered.

Reawakening: Primordial Dragon with Limitless Mana

Have a near-death experience – Completed

Feel despair and helplessness to the verge of collapse – Completed

Push physical stats to the limit – Not completed

Break your limits by fighting an impossibly strong enemy – Not completed

Drink ancient dragon blood – Not completed

Bond with a strong dragon mate – Not completed}

Hades let out a deep sigh as he stared at the requirements to awaken his first core.

He still hadn't reached the hundred mark in his physical stats. And even after that, he would have to defeat a powerful dragon—most likely one of duke rank.

But what troubled him more were the last two conditions.

A duke-ranked dragon wasn't even considered ancient. And as for forming a bond with a dragon mate… that felt like an impossible dream. Much harder than defeating a duke-ranked beast.

Exile