Hero of Darkness

Now that they all came to the main topic at hand and discussed the important thing that would decide how things would progress from here… Vildred decided to reveal the truth behind what happened. 

And the perpetrators behind the ploy were none other than the brothers of the Dragon Emperor, causing him to be sealed inside the Immortal Dungeon for a millennium. 

"In every millennium, hardly 10 to 15 Royal Dragons are born. Every one of them will live at least 600 years easily without any problems. 

Out of them, barely 6 to 7 manage to live past the age of a thousand years by constantly becoming strong and increasing their lifespan. 

And if the reigning dragon emperor dies, the strongest royal dragons who are past that age requirement and strength comparable to at least a 7th stage saint from the next generation are allowed to contend for the seat of the next Dragon Emperor. 

Back then… My uncle was the reigning emperor and after he died, there were 5 Royal Dragons who contended for the position. 

As for my cousin Rathnaar killed, he was the son of the previous emperor." revealed the lightning dragon. 

"Unlike other species who have natural abilities and affinity related to a specific element, Royal Dragons are different.

Us Dragons aren't just a species in Vantrea. 

You could say that we are the favored child of mother nature. 

Every royal dragon is born with extreme access to an element or a law associated with such an element of nature and our mastery over that element outshines all the other species in the world when we reach our peak strength. 

For example, a Royal Dragon with Light Element will become the strongest being associated with that element once he becomes a being comparable to a Peak Saint. 

His or her strength and mastery will be even greater than the Angels who are born with innate connection and constitution favoring the Light element. 

And in every generation, no other royal dragon is born with the same element." said Vildred in a solemn voice. 

"I see. Means in other words… you were probably one of the strongest Lightning elemental beings in the world, am I right?" asked Kahn. 

"Yes. And also… We dragons do not care about hereditary succession. As long as you're strong enough… you can contend for it. 

Even our existing Elder Dragon wouldn't interfere in those matters. 

As for me… Not only was I born with the Lightning element; but I was also the strongest during the contendership for the throne. 

Followed by my 2nd and 3rd brother respectively." he explained and then his expression turned prideful. 

"I naturally won the right and became the emperor. And my brothers and the two cousins became the 4 Dragon Kings. 

However… It was just over a century of my reign when Rathnaar suddenly attacked my empire and killed my cousin Svatlforkin." he spoke and his intense killing intent targeted Rathnaar, who was still unbothered after his deed was exposed. 

"We also cherish blood ties greatly. 

So when I heard that they found this human bastard who killed our kin… 

I followed my brothers who brought this information to me to avenge Svatlforkin." he iterated and from here on… everyone could predict what happened. 

"They ambushed me in this place by setting up an archaic array that suppresses our royal dragon bloodline. But still, it wasn't enough to stop me because by the world's standards, I was already comparable to a peak 8th stage saint.

But because of my bloodline and body, I could even fight a 9th stage saint on my own." he spoke vehemently. 

[Boy, remember. Only Royal Dragons, Godbeasts, True Demons and the Fireborne can fight a 9th stage saint while being only 8th stage saints themselves. 

The rest will face many troubles but Royal Dragons won't have the slightest problem. 

And a difference between an 8th stage and a 9th stage saint is no different than the gap between a Beginner Grandmaster and a legitimate 1st stage Saint. 

A Royal Dragon can easily fight against an opponent 3 ranks above them because of their physical strength, bloodline as well as control over mana and world energy. 

That's why Dragon Empire is still the strongest empire in the world since ancient eras.] informed Rathnaar. 

Vildred on the other end continued his story. 

"Both of my brothers, who were comparable to Beginner 8th stage saints along with the High Elf emperor managed to suppress me long enough to activate the formation set over the 300 kilometers." 

Just then, Kahn asked again. 

"Even if that was the case… Still, how can you be defeated since you could even take on a 9th stage saint?" he questioned in a suspicious tone. 

To his query, Vildred replied in a somber voice… 

"Which element is the one that could rival Lightning?" 

Both Rathnaar and Kahn reached a unanimous conclusion instantly. 

"Yes, the strongest being among the attackers at that time and my 2nd brother...

Is a Darkness element Royal Dragon." he explained. 

"Ah… that explains a lot. No wonder you were beaten in that weakened state if your brother was born with darkness element." said Kahn in an understanding tone. 

"And my 3rd brother is a Fire elemental Royal Dragon." he revealed in a vengeful voice. 

"Although I was the strongest and had the elemental advantage… I was born a few decades before them so there wasn't much difference in our ranks and overall strength. 

But to overcome the advantage of my lightning element… 

Both of my brothers conspired against me and handed me to the Elven Empire after sealing me here since they couldn't kill me." he spoke while revealing a grim aura. 

"Wait… Why didn't they kill you? 

It would've been easier for them to kill you for the throne instead of sealing you, wouldn't it?" asked Kahn. 

Because this was indeed a big plothole in the story. 

But neither Vildred nor Rathnaar revealed any surprise on their faces, instead, they treated this revelation as if it was normal. 

"Does this child know nothing about the laws of Vantrea?" he asked Rathnaar. 

"Eh… the kid doesn't have a tour guide except me. But that doesn't mean I have to tutor him without gaining anything. 

I'm not exactly his mentor or some old grandmaster's soul, you know." replied the peak saint with an irritated countenance. 

"Explains why he is so oblivious to the rules of nature." he said and then addressed Kahn, revealing the main reason why he was sealed instead of being killed. 

"It's because of the Mark of Sin."