Just like star particle, which nurtured the Cardinal World, they were the original power of the Star King Dragon.
At the same time, they were also the foundation of all skills, practically the essence of the entire Tensura world's worldview.
Rin wanted to surpass the former Star King Dragon.
He also had a clear direction.
That was to become the Creation Dragon God, who bore infinite worldviews and wielded the all-encompassing First Universe.
"Want to come along?"
"Become my companion, and together with me, ascend to greater heights?"
Rin reverted from his Dragon God form to his human appearance. He walked up to Velzard and extended his hand to her. "Sister Velzard?"
"Hmph."
"At a time like this, you're quite diligent with the address."
Velzard pouted, visibly displeased. She could sense Rin's ulterior motives.
But even so, she couldn't bring herself to reject Rin's offer.
To become stronger, to evolve, to defeat powerful enemies, to surpass her elder brother, the Star King Dragon.
She might not ever truly catch up to Rin.
But if she didn't even try, she'd only be left farther and farther behind.
'At least…'
'I must fulfill my duty as an older sister and let you have your fill!'
"It seems you've agreed."
"Then, please don't resist..."
Rin began establishing a soul connection with Velzard. At the same time, the Dependent Contract entered Velzard's mind.
Soon, Velzard understood Rin's meaning.
As the defeated party, Velzard naturally wouldn't resist Rin's will.
Moreover, she was looking forward to the path Rin was showing her.
"Eh?!"
But before Velzard could continue fantasizing about the future.
The silver-haired girl's expression suddenly changed drastically.
Don't get the wrong idea, this wasn't something Rin did. He didn't tamper with the contract.
"How could this be?!"
Velzard's eyes filled with horror as Rin quickly backed off, leaving space for his fellow True Dragon.
[Ultimate Skill 'Lord of Patience' begins evolution challenge]
[Challenge failed]
[Continue challenge]
[Challenge failed]
[Ultimate Skill 'Lord of Patience' integrates Ultimate Skill 'Lord of Envy', begins evolution challenge]
[Evolution successful]
[Obtained Ultimate Skill 'Ice God · Cthulhu']
"My magicules, they increased this much instantly?!"
Velzard sensed the changes after becoming Rin's subordinate. "No, it's not just that. This incredible feeling..."
"You brat!!"
Suddenly, Velzard looked up and glared at Rin. "You were fighting me earlier with this kind of physical prowess?!"
Magicules Solidification.
Converting magicules into physical strength!
It sounded simple, almost unremarkable, but the reality was incomparably terrifying.
To use simple numbers.
With Rin's 250 million magicules, under the effect of Magicules Solidification, his physical defense alone was enough to tank Velzard's full-force strike using Lord of Patience.
What kind of concept was this?
After transforming into his Dragon God form, if Rin further pushed his magicule capacity.
Then even if he stood there doing nothing, Velzard, armed with four Ultimate Skills, might still be unable to scratch him.
"What an unreasonable skill."
"And this power called God's Ring..."
"This isn't about holding back power," Velzard was nearly in tears. "You were just playing with me, weren't you?!"
Special Skills: Magicules Solidification (inheritable)
Star Particle Manipulation (non-inheritable)
Ten Rings of God (inheritable)
Command Spells (inheritable)
Dragon God Transformation (non-inheritable)
These were the five Special Skills Rin possessed.
Among them, Magicules Solidification, Ten Rings of God, and Command Spells changed from non-inheritable to inheritable as Rin evolved.
The conditions for inheriting them depended on the status of the subordinate.
For example, Magicules Solidification had a low threshold.
As long as one became Rin's subordinate, they could immediately receive it, balance their magicules and physical body, and become a true all-rounder.
Then came Ten Rings of God and Command Spells.
These had much higher requirements. Only after magicules exceeded 50 million within the Calamity Domain could they appear on the subordinate's skill list.
[Velzard]
Race: True Dragon → Dragon God
Magicules: 80 million (Calamity Domain) → 160 million (God's Domain)
Ultimate Skill: Ice God · Cthulhu (Transcendent Ultimate)
Special Skills: Magicules Solidification, Ten Rings of God, Command Spells, Dragon God Transformation
(Note: This Dragon God Transformation differs from Rin's version, this is Velzard's own evolution.)
"So strong..."
Velzard hadn't expected that what Rin meant by 'accompanying him' was literally that.
Just by becoming his subordinate, she received such immense power from Rin.
First, her magicules had entered the long-desired God's Domain.
She had also obtained a Transcendent Ultimate Skill, Ice God, that matched her new level.
And with Magicules Solidification, she had been completely reshaped into a data monster, without a single weak point.
"You..."
At this moment, Velzard, rarely ever shy, showed hesitation. "Why are you being so nice to me?"
Even if they were of the same race, they were just that—same race.
As for this talk of siblings.
More often than not, that had been one-sided on her part. Rin had no obligation to accept it.
And yet, Rin put past grievances aside and gave her such a dramatic breakthrough.
This leap was nothing short of world-shaking.
Velzard was confident.
Her current self could crush her past self with ease, even without using Ten Rings of God or Command Spells.
Even Dark Emperor Guy.
If she stored up enough God's Rings, Velzard felt like she could instantly kill him.
'First seal him absolutely with Command Spells, then unleash several Divine Rings at once.'
'Guy wouldn't even get a chance to react before being vaporized.'
Only now, after obtaining this power, did Velzard realize how ridiculous her challenge to Rin had been.
Thankfully, Rin hadn't seen her as an enemy.
Otherwise, the combo she had in mind would've been her fate.
"Don't you want to be my older sister?"
"Uh..."
Velzard grew flustered.
Judging from Veldora's reaction, she knew that her 'sibling' talk didn't come from a great relationship.
"I, that..."
"Is that really okay?"
"Yeah." Rin smiled. "If it's a gentle older sister, who would refuse?"
"I'll learn how to be an excellent older sister!"
Without a hint of hesitation, Velzard declared her resolve.
(To be continued.)
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