Nameless King

"What did you want to talk to me about?" Kadridas asked while looking out over the city, from the top of the castle.

The two of them stood on the highest point in Merge Island, where the marks of Guir's sharp claws were clearly visible.

"Walk me to Dragon World. You can do that, right?" Wain said with a serious look.

"Well, well, I was wondering what you were going to ask me, but I didn't expect it to be anything like that." Kadridas grinned before spreading his massive white wings.

He grinned wickedly, stepped forward, and with a sly look said, "What makes you think I would do as you ask? Don't forget, you're just a man, even if you are a human, it doesn't matter to me, the Dragon. We stand above all races, even the Pillars, which is why we are guardians of the world."

"I am not interested in Dragons, I want to take from there what is mine." Wain said in a calm voice as if not to notice Kadridas' menacing appearance.

"Hmm? What kind of nonsense are you talking about? You may be different from the other humans, but you certainly haven't been to Dragon World yet, I would know that for a fact since I remember everyone who has entered Dragon World in the last hundred years." Kadridas uttered as his aura intensified slightly.

It was only a fraction of his true power, but it caused the wind around the castle to accelerate considerably as a white vortex appeared around them.

"Hmm... You can probably tell if I'm telling the truth or not, can't you?" Wain uttered as he shoved his hands in his pockets, "Go ahead, do it. I just want to get back what shouldn't be in Dragon World, consider us helping each other."

Kadridas was silent for a while, then two magical circles appeared in his eyes and he stared at Wain.

"Damn... You're telling the truth... How is that possible?" Kadridas muttered as he tilted his head in a confused manner.

"So, will you take me to Dragon World?" Wain asked in a calm voice.

"Fuck... You know you could get me in trouble? However, if something of yours is in Dragon World, you should take it from there, it's better for everyone." Kadridas uttered while rubbing the back of his head.

Kadridas paced from side to side with a thoughtful look, then stopped, sighed, and said, "Okay, but don't you dare make trouble there. If any of the Elders decide you're dangerous, no one can save you."

"Sure. I'll be extra careful." Wain nodded as he looked around, "Shall we leave now?"

"Yeah, but this isn't the right place." Kadridas said before flapping his wings.

Whoooooooooosh.

He took Wain by the arm and took off. Kadridas flapped his wings just once, but it was enough for him to cover a distance of several kilometers in an instant.

'It's a simple action for him, but if someone below Third Chronicle were in my place, that one would be cut by the wind currents.' Wain inwardly muttered while watching the scenery change beneath his feet.

They stopped after about a minute as Kadridas flapped his wings one last time before landing.

"Great, this is the right place." Kadridas said with a slight smile on his face.

All around, for several kilometers, was a lifeless wasteland with only a few dry trees and massive boulders.

"Are you going to open a portal?" Wain asked in a curious manner.

"Yeah. Brace yourself, the last time I did this, there was a Fourth Chronicle monster next to me, so... he died almost instantly. I hope that doesn't happen to you." Kadridas spoke in a careless manner as he waved his hand.

'Huh, Dragons don't really care about the lives of others. At first, I thought Kadridas decided to help Last Light for personal reasons, but it looks like he's just fulfilling his role.' Wain inwardly muttered as a slight smile appeared on his face.

Kadridas extended his arm forward, flapped his wings, and said, "I, Kadridas, The Watcher, summon the gateway to Dragon World!"

Crackle.

At the same time, before him appeared a huge, white magic circle with many ancient runs. Because of the tremendous pressure that emanated from it, space literally shrank and cracked, as though even the fabric of the world could hardly withstand it.

"Argh!" Wain vomited blood as his eyes went wide.

'What?! I could easily withstand Aurora's pressure, but that magic circle was just enough to hurt damage me?!' Wain inwardly exclaimed, then a wave of pain ran through his body.

His face contorted as he fell to one knee and everything in front of his eyes went dark.

"Huh, Wain, this is just the beginning. Don't upset me, you can take it." Kadridas grinned before snapping his fingers.

A multitude of magical circles appeared around his hand, and a powerful energy pulse passed through it, like a white laser piercing the center of the main circle. The runes glowed brightly as the amount of energy increased several times over.

'Fuck! I can't fall now! I have to see this!' Wain said to himself as he unleashed all his energy.

The shroud of darkness partially eased the pressure from the magic circle, so he was able to get to his feet.

"That was unexpected..." Wain muttered with a disgruntled look while wiping the blood from the corners of his mouth.

"Well, I'm glad you got over it since this is the most interesting part." Kadridas said with a slight smile on his face and took a step back.

Crackle. Crackle. Crackle.

Space split in two as the magic circle glowed brightly. In its place appeared a massive white gate that was more than a hundred meters high.

On top of the gate were two huge wings and horns that symbolized Dragons. Along the edges of the gate flowed white energy as on the slabs was a massive silhouette in the shape of an open book.

"Damn, this might be one of the most majestic things I've ever seen..." Wain muttered with a dazed look.

"Huh, your reaction is expected, even for me it impresses me every time." Kadridas said with a smile on his face.

"A book? What does that sign mean?"

"That the world obeys certain rules and the Dragons are the ones who make sure no one breaks them." Kadridas said with a serious look.