Acquired the Scam Rune in the Academy

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Chamber of the Transcendent: Canales (2)

As can only be summoned where there is water, and he becomes capable of high-speed transport when traversing waterways.

However, the [Altar of Ash Fire] is a dungeon in the form of a cave. The water present was just groundwater pooled in various places.

So I came up with a strategy to draw water to places where there was none.

Through the [New Wave] skill, I was able to create enough water to summon As, and from there, I used As’s [New Wave] to create the water we would travel through.

By stacking amplification and enhancement on the magic, and with As’s high-level water magic unfurling, a tremendous torrent was created.

As I stood there in awe…

I quickly shook my head to regain my senses.

There was no time to just stand and watch.

“Juyeon, wait a moment.”

“Okay.”

I swiftly embraced Juyeon and stepped onto As’s back.

We needed to hurry.

While I had summoned enough water to cover the entire cave, this wave ultimately wouldn’t reach the end of the dungeon.

The water would likely reveal the floor somewhere in the middle section, so we needed to accelerate from here to cover as much distance as possible.

‘Let’s go, As.’

-Yes, hold on tight, Oath bearer.

Uwooong-!!

No need for complicated commands.

At the single word ‘go’, As fully utilized its strengths.

The utilization of its max-level runes was truly unparalleled.

Actively using [Underwater Sprint] and [Transport Expert], it swiftly carried us along.

I had thought about it before, but this was a furious speed, like riding an ultra-high-speed boat.

Shuuu-!

Kaga-!!

And not only speed, but also safety.

During the transit, A-grade Hell Hounds and Burning Scorpions emerged from the waterway…

But As’s transport was completely unfazed.

‘This is practically an iron wall.’

Thanks to As’s immense defensive capabilities.

As is a hexagonal contractor with diverse abilities, but its physical stats are mostly focused on defense.

With its 20th-level [Dragon Turtle Shell] rune and 108 Toughness, he outclassed even most tank Holders in defensive power.

So the sudden attacks of the monsters were simply ignored by As, and we didn’t need to specially prepare for combat.

It was a truly comfortable dungeon transit.

‘As, I have a question.’

Around this time this stable movement continued.

I called out to As with a question that had just occurred to me.

Ass replied while maintaining his speed.

-Please speak.

‘Can you also use magic like Polymorph?’

[Polymorph].

The legendary magic that the great Dragon Clan would occasionally use for amusement.

In the current magical community, it was essentially judged to be a spell that Holders could not cast.

‘What Park Ji-hwan showed wasn’t Polymorph.’

Of course, Park Ji-hwan had displayed similar abilities just yesterday.

Park Ji-hwan, Ryu Ji-hyuk, Kim Ji-sung.

He had freely transformed the appearances of as many as three people.

At the time, I had been a bit confused about whether that was [Polymorph] magic or not… But upon further reflection, I could easily tell that it was not.

Because Park Ji-hwan’s ability lacked the ‘consistent routine of magic being cast’.

Magic involves drawing mana and shaping it through incantations.

In addition to the magic being arranged and manifested, the ‘incantation’ process is also required for application.

Therefore, if one is deeply versed in it, you can tell just by looking whether something is magic or not.

Park Ji-hwan’s ability was not magic, and there were still no Holders capable of using [Polymorph].

‘But As might be able to.’

As is a Sub-Dragon, after all, a member of the Dragon Clan.

He possesses the unique [Draconian Spells] rune and its [Magic Control] rune is a staggering level 20.

Considering these circumstances, perhaps As’s [Polymorph] could be possible.

-It is still difficult for me.

But As expressed a negative opinion.

However, there was a condition attached to that.

‘Still?’

-That’s right. Although I am currently contracted with you, Oath bearer, some of my runes are restricted due to a lack of certain conditions. Polymorph requires very demanding magic utilization, so it can only be used once the ‘Magic Control’ rune is unlocked.

‘Ah!’

I understood immediately.

Tyrbon and As are high-ranking monsters.

Normally, with my current control stats and rune levels, I would be unable to command them.

Through the Dragon’s uniqueness and my ridiculously overpowered runes, I somehow managed to form a contract, but as a penalty, some of my runes are currently restricted.

<Contractor Information>

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◎Possessed Runes

[Magic Control](*Restricted) [Dragon Heart’s Horn](*Restricted)

As has [Magic Control] and [Dragon Heart’s Horn] restricted.

As it said, it seems those runes need to be unlocked for it to be able to use high-level magic like [Polymorph].

‘Anyway, as long as I can get Polymorph, your summoning won’t be limited to just water, right?’

The reason I was specifically asking about this magic was simple.

I wanted to break the limitation of As only being able to be summoned where there is water.

As is an unparalleled monster in water magic and defense.

So if I could remove that summoning restriction, the possibilities for its utilization would be endless.

There’s a high chance its abilities would be limited, but even so, I think it would still be more than usable.

-That’s correct. However, in Polymorph state, all abilities are reduced by 70%.

‘That’s fine. I expected as much.’

In any case, I now have a way to use As more actively.

I’ll increase my control stats and rapidly level up the contract-related runes…

I’ve added another sub-goal to my mental checklist.

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Shuuaa-!

Our movement lasted longer than expected.

The wave As and I created reached quite far into the dungeon, allowing As’s transport to continue all the way to the very end.

The destination was the edge of the middle section of the dungeon.

Just 10 more minutes of walking from here, and we would arrive right at the entrance to the <Chamber of the Transcendent>.

I jumped down to the ground with Juyeon, then spoke to the stationary As.

‘Good work, As.’

-It was an honor to see you again, Oathbearer. May the blessings of the great ones be with you.

‘Alright. See you again.’

I’m not sure when I’ll summon As next, but with this new goal, it won’t be long.

Just 10 minutes.

After sending off As and walking for 10 minutes, we arrived at the expected destination, as predicted.

Fortunately, the only monsters we encountered on the way were three A-grade Hell Hounds, an easy hunt that didn’t affect our condition at all.

“Is this the place?”

“Seems like it.”

As Park Ji-hwan had instructed, this was a secluded area away from the boss room.

There was a blazing, intensely red altar in this space.

Originally, it should have been ash gray in color, and located in the boss room, not here.

This was the reason the dungeon was named the <Altar of ASh Fire>.

However, this was the entrance to the inner dungeon, the <Chamber of the Transcendent>.

Hence, the altar was glowing with a powerful crimson light.

“Juyeon.”

“Okay.”

We approached the altar and placed our hands on it.

And we simultaneously concentrated our magic.

‘This is different from Fluvius.’

<Chamber of the Transcendent: Fluvius> could only be entered by ‘two entities possessing or bearing the mark of the dragon’.

Meaning, it was a dungeon that could only be entered by a party of two.

But this altar had no such mark.

It meant solo entry was possible.

And for dungeons like this, magic had to be infused simultaneously.

Because if one Holder clears the <Chamber of the Transcendent>, it becomes inaccessible for one month.

“It’s done…!!”

I immediately sensed success.

As we infused our magic, the space began to shimmer.

Not just on my side, but on Juyeon’s as well.

We both had fulfilled the entry conditions for this place.

[You have met the special conditions to enter the realm of the great! The legendary flames are flaring up all around. The magic you exude resonates with the warp gate to the realm of the great.]

After passing through the distorted magic, the moment we entered the new space, I finally realized the entry condition for this <Chamber of the Transcendent>.

The searing heat and flames piercing my entire body tell me.

Possession of a legendary rune related to the fire element.

That was the special condition for being able to enter this <Chamber of the Transcendent>.

[Remarkable achievement! The realm of the great, the space revered by all beings. You have witnessed the ‘Dragon’s Lair’ for the second time. The legendary spaces each hold their own unique value. If you continue to uncover the mysterious and solemn ancient histories, a new path may open up for you.]

[Your alignment with this achievement increases all base stats by 1.]

[The level of the ‘Promise Bound by the Dragon’ rune has increased.]

[The level of the ‘Forgotten Dragon Knight’s Pride’ rune has increased.]

[Your alignment grants you 2 additional Leadership.]

‘No time to look at the info window.’

I briefly put aside all the info windows and quickly surveyed the surroundings.

The <Chamber of the Transcendent> must have a formidable trial awaiting.

In Fluvius, her doppelganger had appeared to attack us, an offensive boss form, right from the dungeon entrance.

This time, I had no idea what kind of trial might appear, so I couldn’t let my guard down.

‘The location is the same desolate wasteland.’

The internal structure is similar to last time.

A vast, empty wasteland.

No visible organisms or monsters, and not even a roar to be heard.

It seemed different from the doppelganger trial back then.

‘Well, those dragon fellows wouldn’t repeat the same trial, would they?’

But just then.

“Jae-hyun! Over there…!!”

Suddenly, the voice of Juyeon next to me called out.

She was pointing to the area behind us.

I quickly turned my gaze in the direction her finger was indicating.

There, a ‘disaster’ was approaching.

An immense wall of flames, accompanied by a powerful explosion, was surging towards us.

Boom-! Kwagaga-!!

Kwaaang-!!

‘Shit, dodging a bomb, huh.’

It seems this trial is about…

Evading or blocking the transcendent’s magic attacks directly.

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