Ophis is faithful only to her own instincts and desires, without any complex thoughts.
In a way, she might be the purest existence of all.
Now, the issues with the Dragon Gods were settled for the time being.
Great Red wouldn't be a threat to me, and Ophis would stay quietly by my side for a while.
In that case.
One must seize an opportunity when it arises.
"Now, shall we begin the second task?"
From my bosom, I took out the small dragon given to me by Great Red and Ddraig's crimson heart, which I had kept for tens of thousands of years.
As the two materials floated into the air, the Dimensional Gap seemed to tremble at the waves of power they emitted.
One contained Great Red's power, the power of Dreams, and the other contained Ddraig's power.
"Master...?"
Behind my back, Sera voiced her confusion.
Sensing the aura of creation flowing from me, she hugged me tighter, seemingly anxious.
"Don't worry, Sera. I'm making a younger sister for you."
"Sister...? No! Master is mine! Only I should be here!"
"Listen to me."
At my firm voice, Sera flinched.
I patted her head to soothe her.
"You are undoubtedly my strongest shield. There will likely be no existence greater than you in the future. With Albion's power and Ophis's power, you will block any enemy attack and protect me. But there are many things in this world that cannot be done alone."
No one can overcome everything alone.
I was like that, and so were the Heavenly Dragons.
At my words, Sera still wore a disgruntled expression, but she didn't throw a tantrum anymore.
I focused on the two materials again.
"Wake up, Grail. It's time to work again."
At my call, the Grail emitted a rusty-gold light even more powerful than before.
Vwooooooooom─────!!!
The light enveloped the two crimson materials.
Based on the experience of creating Sera, I began to mold a new life more intricately and powerfully.
The power of a Heavenly Dragon and the power of a Dragon God.
The power to double everything and the authority to manipulate Dreams.
And at the center of it all, I engraved absolute loyalty to serve only me as her master.
Flashhhhhhhhhhhhh──────!!!
Light burst out explosively.
And in the place where the light faded, a girl with a completely different atmosphere from Sera stood there.
A girl with pitch-black hair dyed gold at the tips tied in twin tails, and confident golden eyes.
Using shadow magic, I dressed her in a black dress that accentuated her figure.
It suits her well.
She slowly opened her eyes and looked at me.
In those eyes, there was not the blind affection like Sera's, but a dignified and somewhat distant awe.
"Ah... It is you. My Creator, who awakened me from this long slumber..."
There was an innate dignity in her voice.
"Yes, I am your Master. Your name is Hwaryeong."
"Hwaryeong... Truly... a beautiful name."
Hwaryeong repeated her name, then gracefully knelt.
It was perfect etiquette.
"I shall obey your commands, my Master. I, Hwaryeong, shall bring ruin to your enemies and glorious victory to my Master."
"Master is mine! Where did something like you suddenly pop out from!"
Sera, who had been watching the scene, finally exploded.
She jumped off my back, baring her pale fangs as if she were about to pounce on Hwaryeong.
"Oh my. Who is this ill-mannered child interfering with my first meeting with Master?"
Hwaryeong smiled elegantly and looked at Sera.
However, a clumsily tied belt around her waist created a flaw in her otherwise perfect appearance.
"Both of you, be quiet."
At my low command, the killing intent of the two girls vanished like a lie.
Sera touted her lips in frustration, and Hwaryeong bowed her head, saying, "I apologize, Master. I must have been a little excited having just been born."
"Business here is finished. Let's leave this wretched place."
I nodded toward Ophis.
Wordlessly, Ophis tore through space, opening a door to the outside world.
Beyond the door, the vibrant energy of life, which I hadn't felt in tens of thousands of years, flowed in.
I walked into the portal without hesitation.
Behind me were Sera, clinging to me while grumbling, and Hwaryeong, following gracefully a step behind.
Since only Azazel is likely left, I can take my time with revenge.
First, let's see how this world has changed during my absence.
And I'll need to find a suitable place to build my faction.