The Dragon Ascendant
“You would have been dead without me Raiden! I own you!” Morgana snapped after slapping Raiden on the face in front of Selene.
Amidst blood oozing from his mouth, Raiden managed to mutter, “I'm sorry”
In a world where power is dictated by strength and riches, Raiden, once the fierce war general Flocki, has been reduced to the “weak son-in-law” of the ruthless Elthorn Clan.
Mocked, humiliated, and manipulated, Raiden is forced to mask his true power, hiding his past life’s skills to protect himself from unseen enemies both outside and within the Elthorn clan. But when Lady Morgana, the clan’s scheming matriarch, sends him on a suspicious mission, Raiden stumbles into a web of dark magic, betrayal and power that tests his every limit.
Yet, fate has more in store for him. Beneath his quiet strength lies a power from the past yearning to be unleashed. Driven by revenge and haunted by his past, Raiden embarks on a dangerous path to master forbidden arts and unlock secrets that can either forge his legacy or bury him for good.
But as he faces deadly foes, encounters shadowy allies, and unearths hidden power, one question looms: will Raiden rise to claim his destiny, or be forever bound to the chains of his own history?
In this gripping tale of deception, redemption, and fierce determination, Raiden’s journey to reclaim his strength will push him to the edge of fate itself.
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Chapter: A Dangerous BargainChapter 92: A Dangerous Bargain The camp buzzed with activity as Raiden and his comrades prepared for their next move. The clans’ tenuous cohesiveness was unraveling, and time was passing away. The Prophet’s soldiers were becoming stronger with every passing moment, and the Shadowed Vale loomed as their next fight. Kaela sat by the fire, methodically inspecting her arrows while casting watchful looks at the restless warriors around them. “The clans are on edge, Raiden. Dren’s hardly the only one who thinks we’re walking into disaster.” Rurik groaned, sharpening his axe. “Let them talk. When the emptiness comes, they’ll be pleased to have someone like Raiden leading the charge.” Raiden stood near Draco, his golden eyes fixated on the horizon. The weight of the Prophet’s stolen shard and the expanding void effect gnawed at him. Every step they took felt like it was playing into the Prophet’s hands. “We can’t afford to wait for the clans to settle their differences,” Raiden
Last Updated: 2026-01-01
Chapter: Whispers Of DivisionChapter 91: Whispers of Division The journey back to the clans was steeped in suspense. The area surrounding them revealed the scars of the void’s creeping influence: rivers ran sluggish and black, farms once bountiful were now barren, and the air conveyed a distinct sense of disquiet. Raiden strolled in the front, his golden eyes scanning the horizon. The destruction weighed heavy on him, yet his resolve blazed hotter than ever. Kaela interrupted the silence, her voice laced with frustration. “It’s not just the void spreading out here—it’s fear. People are panicking, and when they panic, they do stupid things.” Draco flew low overhead, his golden wings sending shadows that raced across the lonely terrain. “Fear is the void’s ally. It blurs judgment, turning prospective allies into foes. The Prophet knows this and exploits it well.” Rurik adjusted his axe, his grip tightening. “So what? We go back and rally everyone with a rousing speech? Not sure that’ll work when half
Last Updated: 2025-12-31
Chapter: A Vow to Stop the ProphetChapter 90: A Vow to Stop the Prophet The combat at the base of the void beacon went on, the shrieks of the beasts mingling with the clash of weapons and the roar of Draco’s golden flames. Raiden’s motions were rapid and accurate, the Twin Blades of Equinox gleaming with force as they slashed through the corrupted forms that surged toward him. Kaela stood to his right, her arrows firing with unerring accuracy. “These things just keep coming!” she yelled, her voice hoarse. “Is this beacon pulling them out of thin air?” Rurik groaned, his axe cleaving through two void creatures in a single swing. “Doesn’t matter where they’re coming from. All that counts is that they go down!” Draco’s wings beat powerfully as he unleashed another stream of fire, scattering the beasts and giving the group a little reprieve. “The beacon’s energy is drawing them here. It thrives on their presence, becoming stronger with every moment.” Raiden clinched his jaw, his golden eyes narrowing as he pee
Last Updated: 2025-12-30
Chapter: Spreading CorruptionChapter 89: Spreading Corruption The air grew heavier as Raiden and his companions traveled from the wreckage of the destroyed Vault. The once-crisp heavens above were now striped with ribbons of dark energy, faint but building in intensity. The void’s reach was spreading, a palpable reminder of the Prophet’s stolen shard and its devastating potential. Kaela interrupted the tense pause, her voice shrill. “The skies didn’t look like this yesterday. Tell me it’s not the shard already causing this.” Draco’s golden eyes narrowed as he flew low above the group, his voice reverberating in their minds. “The shard’s power is not contained. With the Prophet controlling it, its influence extends unrestrained, upsetting the balance further.” Rurik hefted his axe, scowling as he searched their surroundings. “So what now? We seek him down and hope he hasn’t already converted it into some world-ending weapon?” Raiden’s jaw tightened as he strode at the front of the group, the Twin Blad
Last Updated: 2025-12-29
Chapter: The EscapeChapter 88: The Escape The chamber rattled furiously, fissures spiderwebbing over the obsidian walls as the Vault began to collapse. The runes that once pulsed with a balanced light now flashed irregularly, their energy destabilized by the Prophet’s theft of the heavenly shard. “Move!” Raiden roared, his voice cutting through the rumble of moving stone. Kaela was already rushing toward the passage they had entered through, her bow still grasped tightly in her hand. “I don’t need to be told twice!” Rurik followed, his axe slung over his back as he peeked over his shoulder. “This place is coming down faster than I expected! What did that cursed shard do?” Draco’s voice rang in their brains, calm yet persistent. “The shard’s removal has destabilized the Vault’s magic. If we do not leave immediately, it will bury us.” Raiden held the Twin Blades tightly as he followed the others, his eyes scanning the collapsing chamber for any trace of remaining void energy. The Prophet’s t
Last Updated: 2025-12-28
Chapter: The Ember Prophet ReturnsChapter 87: The Ember Prophet Returns The Vault’s suffocating atmosphere seemed to tighten around them as Raiden led the way deeper into the convoluted tunnels. The gentle hum of old energy rang in the walls, but it was layered by something far more sinister—a throbbing malevolence that seemed to follow their every step. Kaela went a few yards behind, her bow ready and an arrow nocked, her sharp eyes scanning the shadows. “This place feels worse than before. Like something’s watching us.” Rurik held his axe, his look severe. “If it’s watching, it can come closer. I’d want to have a word with it.” Draco’s voice rumbled softly in Raiden’s head. “The Vault reacts to the void’s presence. The Prophet is near. Be ready.” Raiden strengthened his grasp on the Twin Blades of Equinox. Their energies pulsed softly, the balance of light and darkness within them steadying his nerves. “He’s not just near—he’s waiting. This is a trap.” Kaela scowled, her gaze shifting to Raiden. “I
Last Updated: 2025-12-27
