Chapter 36: The Black Dragon’s Miserable End

Chapter 36: The Black Dragon’s Miserable EndIn just a few minutes, the black dragon had fully recovered. But unlike before—when it looked majestic and fearsome—it now appeared utterly pitiful. Its black scales were peeling, and blood seeped from every pore. Two of its horns had snapped, one of its hind legs was severed, and blood poured relentlessly from the wound. One eye was blinded, and a gaping hole had opened on the side of its chest. "Singularity of Chaos..." it growled, its voice thick with hatred. "I’ll kill you... tear you apart... There will be no place for you in this world!" Roaar! A thunderous roar erupted from its massive jaws, unleashing a wave of terrifying supersonic pulses in every direction. The Singularity of Chaos merely lifted his palm, and the attack was effortlessly neutralized. Yet everyone still felt a chill crawl down their spines—as if death had just passed by. "Come on." The Singularity of Chaos remained completely unshaken. He raised his right hand and made an inviting gesture. "Come at me with everything you’ve got. Otherwise, I’ll end this right now." Hearing that taunt, the black dragon’s fury exploded. Whoosh! It threw its head back and opened its mouth wide. A powerful, terrifying energy ball began to form. Unlike before, this one was massive—four times the size of the dragon’s own body. "That’s the black dragon’s ultimate attack! If it lands, this empire—no, half the continent—will be obliterated!" Orion shouted in panic. Catastrophe-level monsters were called such for a reason—they truly possessed the power to wipe out half a continent. However, such devastating attacks could usually only be unleashed once, and only in the direst of situations. And now, the black dragon was using it—a clear sign that it was nearing its limit. "Orion, what should we do?" Lyra’s panicked voice echoed in his mind. Although no one else spoke, all eyes turned to him, silently awaiting his command. Feeling their gazes, Orion hesitated for a moment, then let out a soft sigh. "There’s nothing we can do," he said quietly. "Things have gone too far. Even if we were at full strength, fully equipped, we still couldn’t stop an attack like that." His words silenced the Six Mages of the Constellations, their expressions frozen in a mix of disbelief and quiet resignation. "However..." Orion continued, his eyes shifting toward the Chaos Singularity in the sky, "I don’t think he’ll just stand by and watch such an attack unfold." There was no connection between the Singularity of Chaos and the Great Velmora Empire. If they were all wiped out, it would mean nothing to him. And yet, Orion couldn’t shake the feeling that the figure wouldn’t let the attack fall. Strangely, he was certain of it. "What terrifying power..." Ragan muttered, frozen in place as he stared at the massive energy ball. Just looking at it made him feel as if his very soul was being drawn into it. Goosebumps rose along his skin, and his body trembled uncontrollably. He had fought in countless battles and slain many enemies throughout his life. But compared to this attack... everything he had ever faced felt utterly insignificant. If that energy ball hit, half the continent would be reduced to ashes. "Ugh!" Elina and Evalyn lowered their heads, shielding themselves from the violent winds stirred up by the gathering energy. "Princess Elina, I’m scared..." Tears welled up in Masha’s eyes as she shut them tightly in fear. Elina furrowed her brows but forced a reassuring smile. "Don’t worry, Masha. The Singularity of Chaos is still there—and I’m sure he’ll protect us." "Yes, stay calm," Evalyn added with a firm expression. "Then... I’ll believe it!" Masha said softly, wiping away her tears. "Good girl," Elina said gently, stroking her head. Then she looked up again, her gaze fixed on the sky, where the energy ball continued to grow larger with every passing second. "Take this, Singularity of Chaos!" The dragon’s hoarse voice thundered across the sky. Bang! The energy ball shot toward the Singularity of Chaos at a speed too fast to follow with the naked eye. "Huh..." The Singularity of Chaos let out a soft sigh. The expression behind his mask remained calm and relaxed as he spoke. "I expected something more impressive. But... this is it?" He raised his right hand and opened his palm toward the oncoming attack. "Space Distortion," he murmured indifferently. Bsssh! The moment those words left his lips, the raging energy ball halted abruptly in midair. The black dragon stared, stunned—its eyes wide with shock and horror. "How is this possible!?" it bellowed. Before it could react, the enormous energy ball slowly contracted—shrinking to the size of a human palm—then detonated in a precise, controlled explosion. "Impossible... impossible..." the dragon roared, fear clear in its voice. This was its ultimate attack, capable of devastating half a continent. And yet... it was stopped just like that. The confidence that once burned within it shattered in an instant, replaced by a cold, bone-deep fear. "This man... he’s a true monster," it growled through clenched teeth. Only now did it grasp that all its efforts had been futile. Against the overwhelming power of the Singularity of Chaos, its title as a catastrophe-level monster was nothing but a cruel joke. "I have to escape." That thought consumed it—its fate already sealed. Revenge and dragon’s pride meant nothing now, not with death looming. If it could survive today, then maybe tomorrow held a chance to strike back. Without a second thought, it flapped its wings and darted north. "Trying to escape?" The Singularity of Chaos smiled casually, raising his right hand. "Did I give you permission?" Boom! The sky roared as black clouds unleashed bolts of dark lightning in all directions. Seconds later, a black hole nearly a hundred meters wide tore open in the air. Its immense size and terrifying presence sent shockwaves through everyone who saw it. "Is this... the end of the world?" A commoner collapsed to his knees, his face blank with horror. The black hole seemed to drain the life from anyone who gazed upon it. It wasn’t just him—Ragan, the princes, Evalyn, and Elina all felt the same overwhelming dread. None could resist the void’s terror. The black hole summoned a fierce whirlwind from every direction. Dust, debris, and fragments spiraled helplessly toward it. If not for the Singularity of Chaos’ control, the entire capital—and its buildings—would have long been swallowed by destruction. The black dragon sensed the threat looming above, but before it could turn, its body froze midair—and slowly began to lift upward. "No... I don’t want to die! Chaos Singularity, forgive me!" Once fierce and dignified, it now looked like a pitiful, desperate creature. No one could believe what they were witnessing. The black dragon—once majestic and terrifying—had become a desperate, pleading creature. But in the face of that black hole, its fear was only natural. Who wouldn’t tremble before the pull of absolute nothingness? "No! Singularity of Chaos, please! Help me!" The black dragon begged, its voice weak and desperate. Yet the masked figure remained unmoved, showing no reaction. Finally, the dragon’s massive body was engulfed by the black hole—and vanished completely. As the dragon disappeared, the black hole slowly shrank until it faded away, as if it had never existed. The Singularity of Chaos shook his head softly and whispered, "How weak..."