Flashy Adventurer System : Show Off to Get Stronger! - Chapter 760

Chapter 760: The Fall of An Emperor
“Im…possible…how are you this strong?!” Firindroth exclaimed in utter denial, “You, an equine…a mere equine!!”

The Fire Dragon Emperor had targeted Aemorus for the past three decades, hoping to consume his core and finally end the debate as to who among the three Dragon Emperors is the one true emperor of dragons.

Hence, Firindroth found it hard to believe the current situation.

It had been decisively defeated by the cursed white stallion it had been relentlessly pursuing like a beaten dog for so long.

‘Would this be the end of I, Firindroth, the emperor of fire dragons?’ the draconic overlord thought inwardly as it began plummeting to the ground.

However, just before crashing, the Fire Dragon Emperor gave a powerful flap of its wings, launching itself back into the air at an astonishing speed.

It was attempting to escape!

Firindroth looked at his fire dragon army while he was falling.

Upon realizing that all of his subordinates were dead, Firindroth had the sudden urge to preserve his life.

The Fire Dragon Emperor was still torn and uncertain about his decision, convinced that fleeing was a disgraceful act unworthy of any dragon, let alone an emperor like himself.

Unfortunately, it seemed that his body was suddenly out of his control, wanting to get as far away from the white stallion as possible.

‘Impossible…fear? I, Firindroth, am afraid of that cursed steed? A mere equine?’

It was deeply ashamed of its actions.

Yet, when confronted with the metaphorical scythe of the grim reaper—a sensation it hadn’t experienced in ages—Firindroth found himself clinging to life, valuing it above the pride and honor of being a dragon.

‘N-No, this just means that I’m clever!’ the draconic overlord consoled himself. ‘Yes! As long as I’m alive, I will have the chance to resolve this knot in my heart—the chance to kill that arrogant white stallion! This is nothing but a temporary, tactical retreat! My subordinates have already been wiped out, so it would be foolish to keep fighting! I would shame my ancestors if I made a poor decision. After all, I am an emperor!’

Firindroth desperately sought solace through self-talk as he frantically flapped his wounded wings, ignoring the pain as long as he could escape.

His heart had been punctured, and it was only a matter of time before he would die if he didn’t focus on recovery.

Thus, despite the extreme discomfort and shame, the Fire Dragon Emperor continued to flee.

Unfortunately, he was destined for not only a physical beatdown today but also a mental one.

“Hahaha!” Aemorus let out a mocking laugh. “How pathetic! Look at you, Firindroth—what a disgrace! I’ve witnessed you countless times slaughter your kin for showing the slightest hint of cowardice. Yet here you are, faced with death, behaving even more cowardly than any of them! If your ancestors knew of this, they would weep with shame and fury!”

To the white stallion’s surprise, the Fire Dragon Emperor didn’t even bother responding.

‘Say what you want now, cursed steed!’ Firindroth thought inwardly. ‘One day, I shall slaughter you and your lover and avenge this humiliation!’

Only, the draconic overlord couldn’t have expected that it was impossible to escape Aemorus from the start.

After flying for a few kilometers, Firindroth suddenly hit some sort of barrier, forcing him back a few meters.

“What? Why can’t I…”

The Fire Dragon Emperor didn’t have to wait for an explanation, though, as laughter sounded behind him the next moment.

“Hahaha!” Aemorus chuckled. “Unlike you, when I decide to kill, I ensure my prey cannot escape. Everything you see is merely a play of light, mirroring the outside world. Welcome to my [Illusory Realm], red lizard.”

“Domain?! When did you summon a domain?!” Firindroth exclaimed in disbelief and denial. “Puhaahk!”

Due to a mix of certain factors such as being grievously wounded, anger, and humiliation, the Fire Dragon Emperor spat out a mouthful of blood, crashing to the ground the next moment.

“Hoh, it seems that I don’t have to do anything and you’ll die on your own…Your core will be a great gift to my beloved…” Aemorus said as a magic circle appeared in front of him.

However, before the white stallion was able to finish Firindroth off, a voice sounded behind him:

“Aemorus! Hold on, there’s something I want to try!”

At Shye’s words, the Pegasus halted his spell, causing the golden magic circle of light to fade away.

“Go ahead, Shye Crowley. Do what you must.” the white stallion responded.

“Thanks.” Shye began, turning his attention to the dying dragon emperor, gazing right at Firindroth’s eyes. “Tame!”

To his surprise, he was able to bring the Fire Dragon Emperor to the world of the white void, his perspective shifting onto that of the Black Humanoid.

Shye believed that with Firindroth’s heart shaken and confused, he would have a chance to tame it.

However, he soon realized how mistaken he was.

The Fire Dragon Emperor felt deep shame over his decision to retreat.

Hence, no matter how fiercely Shye’s Black Humanoid intimidated and struck him down, Firindroth refused to yield.

This time, he would rather face death than submit.

He would never bring shame to his race twice.

The battle raged on for a few hours within the world of white, but to those outside, it lasted only a few seconds, with Shye sighing in regret afterward.

“I see, so you failed to tame Firindroth, huh?” Aemorus sighed as well.

Despite defeating the Fire Dragon Emperor, the Pegasus did not look down on him, even believing that Firindroth would be a reliable ally if Shye succeeded.

After all, Aemorus had only won by using all of his most powerful skills, and he would have needed Zeth’s assistance if he had failed to defeat Firindroth with them.

Alas, conquering someone with the heart of a conqueror was impossible.

As a result, the Black Humanoid had no choice but to obliterate the Fire Dragon Emperor’s avatar inside the white void, effectively killing its true body as well.

By the time Shye regained consciousness, Firindroth had already died.