Dragonblood Ascension
In a kingdom where dragons were exterminated a hundred years ago, magic is controlled by the noble Mage Houses, and knights are treated as expendable soldiers.
The male lead, Leon Valcrest, is a seventeen-year-old orphan serving as the weakest knight apprentice in the Royal knight Academy. He has no mana, no family crest, and no future.
Despised by nobles and mocked by fellow trainees, he survives by doing dirty work for the Royal Knight Order while dreaming of becoming a Royal Knight.
During a catastrophic attack on the capital by abyssal creatures, Leon is betrayed and left to die beneath the ruins of an underground basement. There, he discovers a chained black dragon buried beneath the earth.
As he lies dying, he accidentally awakens the sealed bloodline of the legendary Dragon God.
A crimson dragon spirit enters his body, granting him overwhelming strength, dragon fire, and the ability to command dragons.
Now hunted by the Mage Houses and pursued by demons from the Abyss, Leon must uncover why the dragons disappeared and why the world fears their return.
But the deeper he digs, the darker the truth becomes:
The royal family itself was built on dragon genocide.
And Leon may be the last heir to the throne they stole.
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Chapter: 'We complete ourselves'The moment they got downstairs, a little boy ran up to them and embraced Evelyn’s legs. Leon recognized him immediately and before he could speak, his mother rushed toward them and pulled him away.“Forgive my son’s rudeness, your highness,” his mother immediately apologized.“You shouldn’t do that,” Evelyn told her. “There’s nothing wrong in what he did. He’s simply grateful to be alive and to be with his mother again. Isn’t that right, little one?” Both Leon and the woman were surprised at how carefree the princess was. She didn’t because of her authority, keep people away from her and but was inviting to all.“Still, I’m afraid your uniform will get dirty because of his hands,” the woman protested.Evelyn pulled her brows slightly and said, “If the uniform were so important to me, I wouldn’t have jumped in to save you and make you reunite with your son. Did you just come to flatter me?”The woman bowed her head and said immediately, “You are so humble, your highness. Thank you for
Last Updated: 2026-08-08
Chapter: An ice mage's defeatLeon stepped out of the council chamber with slumped shoulders and a weary sigh. His feet were more heavier than when he had first walked through the doors. He could still hear the whispers about him in the corridors. His torn cloth swayed loosely, exposing the markings on his body. Unlike yesterday, it had only recently faded beneath his skin. He let out a bitter chuckle. At the very least, the council could have allowed him keep what little dignity he had left.He lowered his head and continued walking. Today’s ridicule felt different. He wouldn’t have cared much if it was directed to him. At least, he had endured much in the hands of the noble trainees and the instructors. But to think someone like Commander Gareth would be treated that way in the council made him feel hatred toward all of them in the chamber.He had watched the exchange that took place in disbelief. Commander Gareth is one of the kingdom’s best mage, and everyone knows he should have taken a seat amongst the seve
Last Updated: 2026-07-15
Chapter: Final verdictAt that moment, the chamber doors opened.The captain of the guard announced loudly. “Commander Gareth has arrived.”Everyone turned toward the entrance as Commander Gareth strolled inside the chamber. He stopped at the center and knelt before the king.“Your Majesty,” he greeted.King Ashford gestured for him to rise.Gareth stood and bowed respectfully. “I greet the seven seats,” he said.Leon saw the pleased expression on the king as he said, “You commanded our forces yesterday. You did well.”“Thank you, Your Majesty, but I have to add that the mages contributed the most.”Magnus whispered to the king’s ear and his expression turned grim again. From where he sat, he spoke, “Gareth, leader of the Vanguard squad, an accusation has been brought before you.”Gareth remained composed and listened to what he had been accused of.“It has been brought to our notice that the one who brought Leon Valcrest to the academy was you. Will you say you know nothing about him having dragonblood? Or
Last Updated: 2026-07-11
Chapter: The verdictThe room burst into angry yells and if their eyes and fingers were daggers, Leon would have been stabbed multiple times over. He continued once Magnus had restored order again. “I was escaping to safety just like we were ordered, then I saw a child in the midst of the rubble. No one was paying attention to him and I couldn’t leave him to die. Despite having no mana, I depended on my sword skills and went to save him, but he wouldn’t leave without his mother who was still trapped in a building. I did everything to save him, and just when I was about to be killed, a female royal mage stepped in and saved us.”There was a snicker, and then doubts.“How can someone without any mana face off the undead in that situation? And that too, risking his life to save a child?”Many supported the person’s doubt and murmurs arose again, until someone spoke.“He is telling the truth. The child is at the camp with his mother as we speak.”Leon turned his head immediately and he saw the female royal m
Last Updated: 2026-07-11
Chapter: Before the seven seatsFour royal knight mages escorted Leon to the council in complete silence. No one spoke a word to him and he doubts he would get an answer from them even if he asks what was on his mind.He wished Valtherion would talk to him now of all times and put his mind at ease, but he also had remained silent. He resisted the urge to speak out. He had been careful not to react in an unusual way, fearing what the royal knight mages would do to him. Ever since they left the infirmary, their hands stayed on their swords, gripping them tightly as if ready to draw it out if they notice any strange behavior from him.It’s sad to say that this is his reality now.‘Dragon’ has always been a word that can’t be uttered anywhere, not even privately. Anyone who spoke carelessly would be at risk of elimination. It was because dragons were believed to have betrayed humanity, and speaking highly of them would be considered treason.But now, he has become something related to them, and the reason he didn’t dare
Last Updated: 2026-07-04
Chapter: Summoned to the Mage CouncilDeep within the royal palace, seven figures sat around a massive circular table in the inner chamber. They each wore robes lined with markings representing each Mage Houses. The Grand Mage Council rarely gathered in person except it meant that the kingdom was facing a crisis.Everyone sat with grim expression on their faces.At the head of the table sat Magnus Crowe. His sharp eyes rested on the crystal floating above the center of the room and within it, the attack that took place replayed itself.A hooded figure engulfed in crimson flames stood atop the skeletal abyss creature before reducing it to ash with a single strike. Then the image froze.“Play it again,” Magnus said calmly and the crystal obeyed.The councilors watched carefully and when the image froze again, one of them tightened his grip on the table.“That is Dragon fire,” one said.“No, that can’t be…” said another who slowly stood.“Dragonblood was exterminated years ago. If the people discover they still exist, everyt
Last Updated: 2026-07-02
