Chapter 34

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With preparations complete I can make my next move. I've made a few phone calls to thank those who have helped me. Gathered rune stones for a counter-attack and the madam who sees the future confirmed everything for me since Ji-soo isn't here for that. Everything would have been easier with her here. 

I'm currently sitting on the throne within the castle beru built. Above me saying my liege and next to me an empty throne and above that my highness. "It's far too dangerous my liege."

" I share his thoughts." They just appear out of nowhere at this point.

"You guys care about my safety but that shouldn't stop me from doing what's right. Ashborn liked this art of mine. Maybe Ji-soo did too." 

"You miss her, huh, my liege."

"Of course, that's part of the reason I'm doing this." They looked at me, confusion behind their eyes. "Before Ashburn gave me his strength and army he told me he would give me a gift and that gift being Ji-soo. "

Understanding my purpose seems to fill their determination and they stopped bugging me about my safety instead they cheered me on. Beru especially.

(I will avoid writing half of the battle because that's just repetitive and boring. Sorry. I've tried.)

Opening a gate and running through. The dragon monarch followed me. Falling into my trap since my army was ready on the other side.

"Have you already consumed the iron monarch's army?" his voice was flat and his face void of emotion. " So you were planning to bring down the iron monarch with your main force and then defeat me after I follow you by myself. " 

The dragon monarch's ego shot up as he spilled about how I failed but again Failing isn't an option for me. Unsummon. The shadows sucked into my shadow. "Don't tell me you've given up." His dragons circled like vultures. They formed a wall no one could escape through. This was the best outcome for the ruined stone of Kamish. Dragon's fear works wonders for dragons. His dragons are out of the way, for now, all that's left is for him.

It was transporting him to the castle built for Ji-soo and me. "Considering how many soldiers you have, an all-out battle would be advantageous to you, but t would cost you excessive amounts of mana. It's a remarkable plan to isolate just me here. His expression changed upon laying eyes on the castle.

"Is that your castle?" I reluctantly agreed." It's pretty underwhelming."

"Even so it's sufficient for your funeral." Summoning my dagger as purple lightning was produced. The wind from the effects blew my worn clothing. 

The dragon monarch started to transform into what one may assume is his true form. That of a dragon. He's as big as my castle. S#!t.

The mages used magic to produce lassos Giants held his legs down and the knights kept poking him with their swords. Igris and Beru went for the eyes. The Igris sword which produces lightning was very effective for stunning.  Halfway through the battle I grew bored and dipped. watching from the sky.

My eyes shot wide as the Monarch stood and produced his own Dragons fear. I need to draw my soldiers back. using this moment of weakness his dragon's breath created a creator, scorching the earth where it touched. "The avatar of destruction, who doesn't hesitate to sacrifice oneself for the sake of a raging war. The amalgam of blood, scream, madness, and destruction. a being created solely for the purpose of war. that is me Antares. The king of dragons and the monarch of destruction." 

"As a fellow monarch, I wanted to have a quiet conversation with you. If you inherited the previous shadow monarch memories, then you must already know this, but our ultimate enemy is not this world, but exist beyond the skies. The army of the rulers. Their only meaning in existence is to destroy the monarchs who were born within darkness. The shadow monarch is no exception. I was prepared to eliminate you and fight them but you possess a different set of talents than Ashbourne. Become the owner of this land. I'm not talking about the castle but the entire planet."

He extended his hand. "All you have to do, Is hold my hand." His ego is infuriating. Ji-soo is classified as a ruler. She and I are connected even if rulers and monarchs hate each other. If you think I'll let you lay a hand on her you will die by my hands.

La time skip. brought to you by Jin-woos abs.

My clothes were shredded during the fight leaving me here, sitting on the floor shirtless.

"you found a way to win the war, even if you lose the battle." I manage to overpower and slice through the monarch with the ruler's army to help. "It's y loss for only looking at the smaller battle."

"It was you who commanded them to attack the shadow monarch."

"Did the monarch of white flames tell you this?"

I plastered an s#!t eating grin. "Ashbourne wanted me to send you his regards."Lifted my middle finger up. He screamed as he went to raise his sword only to be skewered by the ruler's spears. I guess I got the last laugh.

"you ended our war. I don't know how I could ever show my appreciation." The fragment of brilliant light. It the is same as Ji-soo...Ji-soo

"Are you able to return Jeong Ji-soo to me?"

"The lady that's with you. she's currently in the void." My eyes widened. The... void.

"She's waiting. She says she needs you to finish what you started." That woman will drive me insane. 

"If that's the case can you do me a request? it's something only you can do for me. Once more can I use the cup of reincarnation?"

"Did you just ask whether you could use the cup of reincarnation to turn back time?"

"Even if you were to turn back time using god's gadget, the consciousness of the higher being still remains. Once time is back don't send anyone to earth. I will take care of the monarchs and their armies myself in the gap. "

"So this is what the little lady meant."

"I have lost too many people to this battle. I want them all back, and I know Ji-soo wants them back too. This must be what she's waiting for."

Bonus: Ji-soo is tearing up at viewing Jin-woo rn in the beautiful void. P.s if you go to this part in the manhwa where he said he wants them back(177) it's wallpaper material.

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Mar 7 23

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