Devourer's Legacy: I Regressed With The Primordial Crest-Chapter 26: The Knight Of Codes (2)

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Renard remembered the 3rd Commander of the demon army well. Her endless chatter often drove him to the brink of madness, but one conversation had stood out.

"He was an interesting man," she had mused, eyes gleaming with rare seriousness. "Someone who could overcome the very laws of the world. Hmm, let's see... in a sense, he could be called a lesser Dragon? Well, that might be too much... Maybe if he reached his full potential. Anyway! Are you free this Sunday, Lord Commander? How about we go on a coffee date—!"

Renard had silenced her with a 7th-class spell, unwilling to entertain her nonsense any further. Yet, despite the triviality of her personality, her words had taken root in his mind.

To compare a man to Dragons was no small matter.

Dragons were not merely creatures of great strength; they were forces of nature, existing beyond mortal comprehension. Their very presence could warp reality, their wills able to defy the fundamental principles that governed the world. If not for their solitary nature—their preference for isolation rather than conquest—civilization would have long since crumbled under their rule.

In all of history, only one person had ever earned the title of Dragon Tamer. That alone spoke volumes about their supremacy.

Such a comparison had driven Renard to investigate the phenomenon of Codes. He had expected them to be constructs—mere programs or metaphysical rules embedded within existence. What he discovered was far more profound: they were convictions given form. They did not adhere to logic; they were manifestations of absolute will.

Zain's blood crest had been a curiosity, one that countless scholars had sought to understand. It was a relic of an ancient lineage, a blessing—or curse—that only awakened under the direst of circumstances. In the heat of battle, when all seemed lost, the crest would forge a Code suited perfectly to the wielder's resolve.

Now, as Renard watched Henry's blade descend, he knew that moment had finally arrived.

"Yes!"

Zain's answer rang out, his voice carrying an unwavering conviction that shook the very air around him. It was as if the world itself listened, acknowledging the weight of his resolve.

[Conviction against impossible odds has triggered your blood crest.]

[Crest ability - Code creation has been activated!]

[Manifesting the first code!]

For the first time, Zain felt something stir deep within. He had tried—how many times had he tried?—to force his crest to respond, to call upon the power that had been denied him for so long. And now, in this desperate moment, when death loomed just inches from his throat, it had finally answered.

["Oath of the Indomitable Knight" has been created.]

[You have earned the title: Indomitable Spirit.]

The world shifted. It was not a mere surge of energy, not a simple enhancement of physical prowess—no, this was something else entirely. Essence flowed into him from all directions, as if the very fabric of existence had decided to fortify him. The wounds that marred his arms closed, the exhaustion that had weighed down his limbs evaporated. A boundless wellspring of power filled him, not simply replenishing his reserves but expanding them beyond their limits.

Henry's eyes narrowed. He had fought countless warriors, had slain masters and prodigies alike. He knew power when he saw it. And this—this was different.

Something primal, something undeniable had awakened within Zain.

[First Code - Oath of the Indomitable Knight]

[Description: You are the unyielding shield, the unbroken blade. No force shall bend your will, no storm shall shake your resolve. Pain may test you, but you shall not break. Stand tall, fight on—let the world rise against you, and still, you shall not fall.]

[Effects: When fighting against stronger opponents, your strength rises to match them!]

The shift was immediate. Where before there had been the certainty of defeat, now there was defiance. Henry's instincts screamed at him, an undeniable warning of danger. He did not hesitate.

His blade, wreathed in killing intent, descended to cut off this transformation before it could take root.

Steel met steel.

And for the first time, Zain did not budge.

[Crest Ability - Code Foresight has activated!]

The clash sent a shockwave through the battlefield, the sheer force of their locked blades gouging deep fissures into the earth. Henry's eyes widened as his sword, a weapon honed through years of battle, trembled in his grip. It was not merely parried—it was repelled.

"Impossible," he breathed.

But Zain was already moving.

The shallow cuts along his arms faded, closing as if time itself had reversed. His essence, once depleted, now roared within him, surging with unchecked vigor. His movements carried no hesitation, no doubt—only the absolute certainty of victory.

Henry stepped back, seeking to regain control of the fight. He adjusted his stance, calling upon the full depth of his mastery. Power gathered at his fingertips, coalescing into a technique meant to end battles in a single stroke.

But Zain did not wait.

He surged forward, his sword cutting through the air like a comet, his strength no longer merely his own. The very concept of defeat had been cast aside, overwritten by the undeniable force of his conviction.

Their blades met again, and this time, it was Henry who faltered.

The world held its breath as Zain's strike shattered the balance of the fight. The grandmaster, the untouchable warrior who had stood beyond reach, was now the one being pushed back.

Henry gritted his teeth. This was no longer a duel. This was a battle against the impossible.

And Zain was winning.

Even though the gap between the Essence Zone and Master Zone was just one level - to be able to overcome that difference in Zones and fight against a stronger opponent! It was truly incredible!

And impressive thing was that the Providence had not yet finished.

As his blade rose once more, as his essence surged beyond mortal limits, the air itself seemed to whisper.

At this movement, with the creation of his first code and the

He had stepped beyond mere skill. Beyond mere power.

This was something else.

This was destiny.

[The Second Code is Manifesting....!!]

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