A staircase was found on the other side of the hallway and we head down with caution.
Alo was walking beside me as we descended, but I ordered her to stay behind me with my snout.
We don’t know what awaits us down there after all.

As for Treant, he was already the furthest back in line.
Leave it to Treant to be so understanding…… and slow-moving…… and, you know what, let’s not anymore……

The further down we go, the darker it gets…… until we notice a light glowing at the bottom.
…… Some kind of torch or a candlestick perhaps?

Apparently, there really was something lying in wait for us down there, and it’s greeting us with its overwhelming presence.
It’s welcoming the intruders who got rid of its security guards.
An intense feeling weighs down my body.
I-It has even shown itself and it’s already intimidating me. Should we turn back?
There’s no mistaking that it’s undoubtedly more powerful than an Adam.

Could it be…… God’s Voice?
After pitting me against impossible foes and watching me for its entertainment, it has guided me here?
If that’s true, then…… this Island at the Edge of the World is a fitting place for it to isolate itself from the world.

…… S-So, uh, Partner, what do you think?

【“Haah? We came all dis way and ur askin me……?”】

Yeah, but, your intuition is usually right, so……

【“Why don’t u try takin’ a peek then?”】

Thanks Partner, that idea is neither good nor bad……
But…… yeah, I guess you could say I’m fast enough to take Alo and the others away in case it’ll attack.
I’m also pretty tanky enough myself so I’m sure I won’t die in one hit from its attack, and besides, such a bigshot would’ve already killed me the instant I stepped foot in here if it felt like it.

While I was worrying over my own thoughts, an overpowering feeling took over me.

【“It has been a long time. Since anyone overcame the Adams without permanent injuries. You are not from this island, I presume? Come closer”】

A-…… A〖Telepathy〗skill?!
Wait, I’m being welcomed?!
Its〖Telepathy〗is already giving off a heavy pressure.
This is the first time I’ve ever felt something like this. Since Adams are Rank A-, then this thing has to be even stronger than that.

Although…… it doesn’t sound like God’s Voice.

【“Do not make me wait”】

There was frustration in its voice.
It must have low patience, I guess.
C-Coming……

【“Cheeky bastard. Let’s eat ‘em”】

Partner shares her thoughts to me as she grinds her teeth in visible annoyance.
S-Since he’s offering, we should at least check it out.

【“But, he’s lookin’ down on us”】

Yes, you’re right, but still……!
It’s obviously stronger than anything we’ve ever faced before, seeing how Adams are following it and how it’s still calm after we beat them.
We couldn’t even beat them ourselves without Alo and the others.

Reaching the bottom of the staircase, we arrive at an even wider hallway with candlesticks lighting the walls.
And, just beyond that is a large dragon with glittering purple scales, awaiting us.
It has rigid-looking fangs and huge claws.
Not to mention four wings and a thick, bulky body.
W-W-Wha…… What is that thing?

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〖Eldia〗
Species: Diabolos
Status: Normal
Lv: 130/130 (MAX)
HP: 1697/1697
MP: 1316/1316
Attack: 1510
Defense: 835
Magic: 1109
Speed: 1139
Rank: Ａ

Characteristic Skills:
〖Dragon Scales: LvMAX〗〖Grisha Language: Lv7〗〖Flight: LvMAX〗
〖Dark Element: Lv—〗〖Evil Dragon: Lv—〗〖Automatic HP Recovery: Lv6〗
〖Automatic MP Recovery: Lv6〗〖Stealth: Lv6〗〖Presence Sense: Lv8〗
〖Demonic Eyes of the King: Lv8〗〖God's Voice: Lv1〗

Resistances:
〖Physical Resistance: Lv8〗〖Falling Resistance: Lv8〗〖Hunger Resistance: Lv7〗
〖Poison Resistance: Lv9〗〖Magic Resistance: Lv9〗〖Dread Resistance: Lv5〗
〖Paralysis Resistance: Lv6〗〖Illusion Resistance: Lv6〗〖Instant Death Resistance: Lv9〗
〖Curse Resistance: Lv8〗〖Confusion Resistance: Lv6〗〖Intense Light Resistance: Lv5〗
〖Solitude Resistance: LvMAX〗〖Sleep Resistance: Lv3〗〖Darkness Element Resistance: Lv7〗
〖Fire Element Resistance: Lv6〗〖Water Element Resistance: Lv6〗〖Earth Element Resistance: Lv4〗
〖Light Element Resistance: Lv6〗〖Lightning Element Resistance: Lv6〗〖Wind Element Resistance: Lv7〗
〖Ice Element Resistance: Lv4〗

Normal Skills:
〖Roll: Lv6〗〖Scorching Breath: Lv7〗〖Freezing Breath: Lv8〗
〖Dragon Tail: Lv8〗〖Roar: Lv5〗〖Human Transformation: Lv7〗
〖Self-Regeneration: Lv5〗〖Telepathy: Lv4〗〖Drago Flare: Lv7〗
〖Lightning Strike: Lv8〗〖Physical Barrier: Lv7〗〖Mana Barrier: Lv7〗

Titles:
〖Disaster: LvMAX〗〖Dragon King: Lv—〗〖One Clad in Thick Scales: Lv—〗
〖Former Demon King's Subordinate: Lv--〗〖One with Long-lasting Life: Lv--〗〖Final Evolutionist: Lv—〗
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S-…… So broken!
A-〖Attack: 1510〗?!
That’s around 1.5 times higher than mine. If it uses any barrage attacks, I am so dead.
To think something as strong as this has been living underground.

I was left stunned at first sight, until Partner poked me in the nose.

【“It really dat dangerous?”】

Yes, yes it is.
Now we can’t escape at all.
To put it bluntly, it’s like an enhanced version of me.
There are times when attack and speed stats, and certain status skills, can beat any opponent no matter how high their HP or MP are.
And that dragon has ridiculous attack and speed stat, as well as a ton of resistances stacked up.
No amount of cheap tricks will get us through this. I speak for everyone here that we literally have zero chance of winning.

That aside, I’m surprised you’re not nervous about all thi-…… hm?
Wait, haven’t I seen that skill somewhere before?
〖Dragon King〗, dragon king, hmm…… oh yeah, my〖Son of the Dragon King〗skill.
The one that halves the amount of experience points I need to level up. Could they be related somehow……?

Wait, my father?
This overpowered dragon with crazy stats?! Is my dad?! I have a dad in this world?!

【“No need to be so alarmed, I am not going to eat you. Those Adams were merely my servants, they are replaceable…… Or, if you have come here to challenge me, then I accept. There was only one person in the world who dared to challenge me. That person is now in pieces”】

The bluish-purple dragon declares as he reveals to me his fangs with a menacing growl.