Dragonslayer’s Class Regression 209

Chapter 209

“A Legendary item?”

Although he had received many system rewards before, this was his first time seeing such a description.

Zeke immediately checked the ring’s information.

―Ring Information―

Description: A ring imbued with powerful magic left by the Great Dragon to Solomon, King of Carcosa

Unique Divine Power: Sealing

Special Feature: Can seal and control demons. (Up to 72 ranks can be sealed)

Zeke was shocked after checking the ring’s information.

“A ring gifted by the Great Dragon? And it’s not an ability but a divine power?”

A ring that could seal and control fallen constellation demons.

It was an artifact he had never seen or heard of before.

Surprised by Solomon’s ring, Zeke asked Arataso.

“Arataso, have you ever heard of Solomon’s ring? A ring that can seal and control demons.”

Arataso replied in a disapproving voice.

[Never heard of it. A ring that can seal demons? How can one seal and control beings that transcend the laws of the world? Nonsense.]

It seemed even Arataso had never heard of such an artifact.

“Hmm, then have you heard of the kingdom called Carcosa?”

After pondering for a moment, Arataso spoke.

[Carcosa. It feels familiar yet not.]

“Do you know it or not?”

When Zeke pressed, Arataso replied in an irritated voice.

[Human kingdoms and cities are too numerous and change too quickly to remember! Carcosa… I feel like I’ve heard of it, but I’m not sure.]

While Zeke was arguing with Arataso, a new message appeared.

[All hidden stages have been cleared.]

[The test site structure is being normalized.]

[Opening portal connecting to the 99th floor.]

WOONG!

A portal appeared before Zeke.

He slowly entered the portal.

The scenery of the demon castle disappeared instantly, and a completely different place appeared.

‘Where is this?’

It looked similar to the Dragon Slayer’s Tomb or Kaisir’s Resting Place he had visited before.

The difference was that there was nothing but a large circular space.

Zeke looked around the circular space, tilting his head.

“Is this… a training ground?”

That’s when it happened.

He sensed an unfamiliar presence behind him.

He quickly turned around while stepping back to face forward.

There stood a figure wearing a black cloak with his face hidden by a hood.

He had quite a small build with thin arms and legs.

Nevertheless, Zeke couldn’t let his guard down against this figure.

‘No openings.’

Having reached the end of the Red Knight’s path, Zeke sensed something unusual from the swordsman before him.

Without a word, he drew the sword at his waist.

SWOOSH!

The sword the swordsman held had a very unique shape.

It was shorter than an arming sword, with a narrower blade.

‘First time seeing a sword of this shape.’

At that moment, the swordsman’s figure vanished.

CLASH!

Appearing instantly behind Zeke, He swung his sword at him.

WHOOSH!

After blocking the swordsman’s sword, Zeke stepped back and took his stance.

Holding Bahamut with both hands, Zeke lowered his body.

SWOOSH!

The swordsman moved first, diving into Zeke’s side.

CLANG!

‘The sword is heavy.’

He thought it would be light because of the thin blade, but that was a big mistake.

Even Zeke was struggling to block the sword strikes coming from all directions.

BOOM!

To change the flow, Zeke planted his foot firmly and spread a wave of Strong Force Resonance.

The swordsman responded with a light acrobatic flip before landing on the ground.

Every movement flowed as naturally as water.

‘When the swords clash, it feels like cutting water with no impact.’

It meant the opponent was perfectly deflecting his sword strikes.

Zeke had felt this sensation exactly twice before.

‘Master Kaisir, and Master Nigel.’

One was a legendary hero king, and the other was one of the guardians who protected the forbidden area for hundreds of years.

Zeke realized the swordsman before him was a being of similar caliber.

‘At least Black Knight level.’

Watching them, Zeke thought he knew who stood before him.

‘Sword Saint Sethon Draker.’

Zeke took the Dragon Slayer stance against Sethon.

Seeing Zeke’s stance, Sethon flinched momentarily before raising his sword again.

Simultaneously, both Zeke and Sethon lunged forward.

CLASH! CLANG!

In an instant, their swords clashed dozens of times.

The exchange of sword techniques occurred at speeds invisible to the eye.

Directly crossing swords with Sethon, Zeke couldn’t help but admire.

‘Now I understand why they called this person the Sword Saint.’

Then the swordsman spoke softly to Zeke.

“The sword is merely an extension of the hand. Don’t fixate too much on the sword itself.”

Zeke felt their words aligned with the principle of Infinite Chain Technique left by Sir Fab, who was an Arch Paladin.

SWISH!

The Sword Saint swung his sword as naturally as breathing.

Yet that sword carried the crushing weight of what felt like a mountain and tidal wave combined.

BOOM!

At some point, Zeke failed to deflect the Sword Saint’s strike and was pushed back.

His whole body vibrated with each block. Despite not using Strong Force Resonance, there were subtle waves in the sword.

Unlike Zeke who could use various skills and techniques, Sethon Draker had reached the pinnacle by training solely in ‘swordsmanship’.

‘I thought Sword King Bernas was a monster… but he’s nothing compared to the Sword Saint.’

Sethon raised their sword again while looking at Zeke.

Seeing Sethon’s provocation, Zeke clenched his teeth and raised Bahamut.

“HUFF!”

After steadying his breath, Zeke took the Dragon Slayer stance again.

WOONG!

Like before, the surrounding air settled and time slowed.

It was as if time had stopped for everyone except Zeke and Sethon.

The two engaged in an invisible exchange, sensing each other’s slightest movements through their energy.

Zeke imbued Bahamut with his will.

The howling of Bahamut’s blade gradually subsided.

At that moment, Zeke charged at Sethon.

SWISH!

In the time-frozen world, only Sethon reacted to Zeke’s movement.

Zeke’s sword grazed Sethon’s hood.

Simultaneously, Sethon’s sword swung at Zeke from a blind spot.

SCREECH!

Zeke raised his sword to block and deflect Sethon’s strike.

At the same time, he spun his body and aimed for Sethon’s side while executing the True Dragon Sword Technique.

Dragon Slayer Techniques True Dragon Sword Technique

Chapter 8 Verse 1

Dragon Scale Slash

Zeke’s sword cut in sharply.

However, surprisingly, Sethon sheathed his sword during this.

Then, while keeping the sword sheathed, He concentrated their energy.

In that instant, light flashed from their scabbard as they drew their sword.

True Dragon Sword Technique

Form 1 Variation

Heaven Reversal

A lightning-fast strike that could overturn the heavens not only shattered Zeke’s Dragon Scale Slash but also struck his body.

CRASH!

Taking Sethon’s sword strike head-on, Zeke flew into a wall.

“UGH!”

Without Healing Factor, he couldn’t immediately recover from the impact, so Zeke barely managed to stand while enduring the pain.

He stood unsteadily while gripping Bahamut.

Then Sethon Draker spoke while looking at Zeke.

“Though modified, you’re using the forms of the True Dragon Sword Technique. Did you learn the sword technique I left behind?”

Unlike their delicate appearance, Sethon’s voice carried considerable weight.

It was the same voice he had heard talking to Bahamut in the previously left recording.

After barely collecting himself, Zeke looked at him and said:

“Greetings, Sword Saint. My name is Zeke Draker, your distant descendant and bearer of the title ‘Successor of the Sword Saint’.”

Sethon Draker was startled by Zeke’s words.

He then approached Zeke and slowly removed his hood.

Zeke was shocked to see Sethon Draker’s revealed face.

‘’A child?’’

Gray hair fell messily around a youthful face that looked about fifteen years old.

Sethon spoke while looking at Zeke.

“To think the True Dragon Sword Technique was passed down to my distant descendant. It seems Bahamut kept his promise.”

Zeke nodded at Sethon’s words.

“Bahamut passed down the True Dragon Sword Technique to their contractor, Terakan Draker. He organized the True Dragon Sword Technique and created a sword style called ‘Dragon Slayer Style’, which continues to this day.”

Sethon’s eyes widened at Zeke’s words.

“Bahamut made a contract with a human?”

His expression showed complete disbelief.

Zeke nodded and continued.

“Yes. They even had a child with their contractor.”

Sethon’s eyes bulged at Zeke’s words.

“Good heavens.”

Sethon trembled from shock.

They looked like a child who had heard a scary story they shouldn’t have.

After finally calming down, they spoke.

“To think that Ruler of Twilight made a contract with a human, fell in love, and even had a child… I can’t believe it.”

Sethon Draker had personally entrusted the True Dragon Sword Technique to Bahamut.

Seeing this reaction from Sethon, Zeke asked:

“Was Bahamut making a contract with a human such a shocking thing?”

Sethon looked at Zeke and said.

“Bahamut hated humans to the point of disgust. They even went so far as to gather all the Dragon Lords and argue that they should stop making contracts with humans and imprison any dragons who had contracts until their contracted humans died.”

“They must have really hated humans.”

For Bahamut, who had been like that, to sacrifice themselves for humans and even leave behind their Dragon Heart and fangs – it was truly remarkable.

Sethon nodded at Zeke’s words.

“Yes, actually, Bahamut was nearly killed by humans when they were a hatchling. Being the only remaining Shadow Dragon species made it even more impactful. Shadow Dragons were already prickly by nature… but after that, Bahamut’s hatred for humans ran deep.”

This was a story Zeke hadn’t known.

‘Almost killed by humans. Understandable. But did this person make that request knowing this?’

While shaking his head internally, Zeke recalled Kaisir mentioning how he personally caught and executed all Dragon Slayers who hunted hatchlings.

‘Humans back then were reckless. How did they think they could handle a dragon’s wrath?’

Sethon Draker looked at Zeke and asked:

“Zeke Draker, my distant descendant. How much time has passed outside?”

Zeke calculated the Chronos calendar as he had for Kaisir.

“In Chronos years… it’s 2124. Over two thousand years have passed since your time.”

It had been four years since Zeke met Kaisir at fifteen – he had just turned nineteen.

Sethon was shocked.

“Two thousand years… I prepared myself before leaving this spirit record, but hearing it directly is still shocking.”

As Zeke suspected, past beings like Hoshgar seemed to be fixed here in spirit form.

“I also met Sir Reyes, the Fisherman Knight of the Clock Tower, earlier.”

Sethon nodded at Zeke’s words.

“Reyes. An excellent knight and my old friend. I hope his honorable sacrifice to save his comrades on the battlefield is still remembered after two thousand years.”

Zeke caught the word ‘battlefield’ in Sethon’s speech.

“Did you leave your spirit record after the war with the Demon King’s army?”

Sethon nodded at Zeke’s words.

“Yes. Many were sacrificed on that battlefield.”

“Was this after you gave Bahamut the Chronos Clock?”

“Clock? What’s that?”

From Sethon’s response, it seemed they had left their spirit record before meeting Bahamut that Zeke had seen.

They dismissed it and changed the subject.

“I heard from other records here that Jiemens sacrificed Dark Elves to summon demons.”

“That’s right. After being expelled from Chronos, they joined hands with Orcs and dabbled in forbidden magic to summon demons.”

“Could this Jiemens you mentioned be the magic family?”

Sethon looked at Zeke with a strange expression.

“Family? What do you mean?”

“What? What do you…”

“Jiemens is a person’s name. The disciple of the Great Sage and the first of the Clock Tower Knights to fall from grace.”

Sethon continued while looking at Zeke.

“Jiemens Apollion.”

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