The Void Dragon watched the chaos of war below with faint amusement, lazily crunching on popcorn. But suddenly, his eyes narrowed.
Void Dragon: "Human, you can come out now. I can sense your aura."
He tossed the popcorn aside and stood, turning toward a distant mountain. The ground began to tremble, and soon, even the mountain itself quaked.
???: "So, you can sense my aura, evil dragon."
The voice thundered through the air, the sheer power of it sending shockwaves across the battlefield. Entire battalions of humans and high humans were crushed under its force. The weaker ones burst apart like fragile glass.
The Void Dragon merely swung his hand, dispersing the shockwave effortlessly.
Void Dragon: "You've got quite the powerful voice."
He smirked, realizing that the being before him was truly of his level.
???: "Evil dragon, today will be your end."
The mountain shattered, and from the debris emerged a tall, handsome man with long golden hair and blazing golden eyes filled with hatred and sorrow. He wore a legendary-grade armor that shimmered with holy light, and in his hand gleamed a golden sword.
This was Alex.
The Void Dragon smirked again as Alex pointed his sword toward him. In response, the dragon reached out into the void, tearing open a crack in space itself. Dark energy surged as he drew forth his Void Sword, a divine-grade weapon that radiated pure destruction.
Void Dragon: "A fine sword, young man. But tell me—why do you seek to kill me? I can feel the hatred burning inside you."
The dragon's eyes flickered with curiosity. The golden sword Alex held was no ordinary blade—it was a legendary weapon said to slice through stars themselves.
(I'll have to be careful. His armor alone could withstand an impact strong enough to shatter a star. His durability matches mine… This might be fun.)
Alex gritted his teeth, fury burning in his golden eyes.
Alex: "You ask why? You destroyed my nation! You slaughtered my people—just because a few soldiers attacked you!"
The remaining humans and high humans, realizing the scale of what was about to unfold, fled in terror. Even being near these two could mean instant death.
(So… I destroyed his nation as well?) the Void Dragon thought, his expression unreadable as he raised his sword.
The air itself thickened under the crushing weight of their combined auras. When they finally clashed, their power tore through the land, turning everything around them into ruins.
They vanished, moving faster than mortal eyes could follow. Their swords collided again and again, each strike sending shockwaves that obliterated nearby mountains. The battlefield became a wasteland of dust and destruction.
(This… this feeling. It's been ages since I've felt this kind of thrill. A real fight!)
Void Dragon: "I don't know your name, warrior, but you're one of the strongest beings I've ever faced."
His voice held something rare—respect.
Alex, panting, was filled with disbelief.
(What is this creature? Even after being struck by my sword—my legendary sword—he's not even scratched…)
The Void Dragon chuckled softly.
Void Dragon: "Curious? I'll tell you why your sword can't wound me."
He floated higher, walking across the sky as if it were solid ground. The air shimmered and warped around his feet.
Void Dragon: "I'm a dragon—our kind are born with bodies far beyond comprehension. My skin may appear soft, but it's as hard as a world itself. Your sword does cut me, but my ultimate healing magic restores any damage before it can even show."
Alex's eyes widened in shock.
(A body as tough as a world… and regeneration that fast? What kind of monster is this?)
He glanced at the dark sword in the dragon's hand and clenched his teeth.
Alex: "Then I'll have to use my full strength."
The Void Dragon smiled.
Void Dragon: "Good. Then I'll do the same."
Alex raised his sword high.
Alex: "Unique Skill — Super Nova!"
Golden light enveloped him, flooding into his sword until it blazed like a miniature sun.
The Void Dragon's grin widened as he activated his own power, his Void Sword pulsing with darkness.
When their swords met, the world itself seemed to shatter. Alex's speed increased to the point where even the Void Dragon could barely track him. In a flash, blood sprayed—
The Void Dragon's arm had been severed.
He stared at it in brief surprise before watching it regenerate instantly.
(He actually managed to cut me… That strength—he amplified his body to supernova levels.)
Alex steadied himself, breathing heavily.
(That attack should've destroyed a world. And yet… all I did was cut off his arm.)
The Void Dragon's dark aura began to surge.
Void Dragon: "Impressive. Now it's my turn."
He gripped his sword with both hands, the sky itself darkening as he whispered—
Void Dragon: "Void Sword Art — First Form…"
He lifted the blade high.
Void Dragon: "Void Slash!"
He swung downward, and reality split apart. Alex's eyes widened as the attack tore through the world.
But he refused to retreat. Channeling the last of his strength, he poured his golden energy into his sword and countered.
Their blades met—light and darkness colliding.
The resulting explosion was cataclysmic.
BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOM!
The shockwave swallowed mountains, skies, and the world itself—
as the battle between the dragon of nothingness and the forgotten prince reached its breaking point.