## Chapter 2736 – 2736. Dragon Hunter

In this world, a dragon’s heart, the Dragon Heart, is a treasure that only a select few can obtain.

However, even among these Dragon Hearts, there are troublesome ones.

The heart of a Poison Dragon is one such example.

A Poison Dragon’s heart contains poison condensed along with magical power. A Lesser Dragon-level Poison Dragon’s heart can be managed somehow. But what about a Greater Dragon-level or higher Poison Dragon’s heart? Humans can’t even touch it. The moment they do, they’re poisoned and die. Even Dragon Hunters, unless they specialize in poison, suffer the same fate.

Therefore, most Poison Dragon hearts have been discarded until now.

‘One of the restricted areas designated by the Association was a place to dump Poison Dragon hearts.’

In reality, it’s like a Chernobyl soaked in radiation. Of course, the restricted areas in this world are even more toxic. Even dragons of the same poison lineage can’t enter.

I, with the [Poison Resistance] trait, am an exception. Of course, I’m not completely immune to poison, so I struggled a bit, but I succeeded in recovering the discarded Poison Dragon hearts. And with Hytera’s help, I also succeeded in combining them into one poison.

“Hytera.”

“Yes. Initiating isolation.”

Hytera uses her power towards the sea.

Even for her, forcibly teleporting the Dragon King-level dragon, the Deep Sea Heavenly Dragon Kalodon, from the depths of the sea is impossible. A Dragon King-level dragon has considerable magic resistance. But isolating a portion of the sea by erecting a spatial barrier is a different story.

I confirmed through my Heavenly Eye that an invisible wall of space was being erected. The only way to escape that isolated space was to soar into the sky. That’s why I left the upper part open.

Kalodon also seemed to have noticed and began to be wary. But he doesn’t move. He knows that coming out of the sea is very disadvantageous for him.

I took out a bottle from my inventory. A pitch-black poison was condensed inside a magic-infused glass bottle. Of course, that alone couldn’t completely block the poison.

[Absorbed poison. Resisting poison.]
[Absorbed poison. Restoring health and mana.]
[Absorbed poison. Resisting poison.]
[Absorbed poison. Restoring health and mana.]

My physical condition was fluctuating between good and bad. Overall, it was leaning towards the bad side. The toxicity was stronger than the health recovery.

‘I could raise my Poison Resistance level further, but why bother? It’s not like I’m going to keep using this poison.’

I opened the glass bottle and dropped it into the sea. It was a bit of a waste of a magic-infused glass bottle, but…

‘The poison even affected the magic. I can’t use that.’

I could only use it as a one-time thing.

Because I had an inventory, I could quickly let go of my attachment. If I didn’t have an inventory in the first place, it would have been difficult to bring that poison here.

Splash!

As soon as the poison was released, the isolated sea began to turn pitch black at a rapid pace. Fish died instantly in the black sea, and the poison gradually sank downwards.

‘Even so, I can’t poison the entire sea, but I can more than manage to poison this isolated sea.’

How long can Kalodon endure in the sea poisoned with extreme toxicity?

Even if a dragon’s body is at the pinnacle of life, it won’t last 5 minutes.

“KRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAK!”

From below the sea, Kalodon let out a scream-like roar. He soared upwards, revealing his body.

A long, blue body. Dragons that live in rivers or seas in this world resembled Eastern dragons. Kalodon was the same. Horns similar to those of a deer on his head, thick, long whiskers and eyebrows, and a blue body. Kalodon’s overall appearance was similar to the Azure Dragon, one of the Four Symbols.

“Kalodon, you’ve finally come up.”

-You damn bastards dare to…! You’re pouring poison into the sea that even I can’t control? Are you trying to wipe out the sea creatures?!

“That’s an exaggeration. Even that poison can’t poison the entire sea.”

-Do you know how many lives will die until that poison is naturally purified by the power of the sea? The sea is home to more creatures than the land! You guys were trying to destroy that sea!!

“That’s why I isolated it. And the sea is in that state because of you. Because you were cowering in the sea like a coward, I had no choice but to use this method.”

-You crazy bastard…!! Terrisk! Why the hell are you with that crazy bastard?!

“I am not Terrisk, but Hytera. And even if the sea creatures become extinct… well. I don’t particularly care.”

Even though Hytera had become human, some of the dragon’s nature and way of thinking remained. Since her essence was a dragon, it was inevitable.

I grinned as I watched Kalodon’s reaction. Kalodon was more attached to the sea than I expected. Then I should definitely take advantage of that.

“Hytera. Release the isolation.”

“…The poison will spread to the entire sea.”

“I don’t care.”

“Understood.”

-Stop it!!!!

We didn’t even pretend to listen to Kalodon’s will.

Hytera released the spatial isolation. The poison was about to spread to the entire sea, but then it stopped.

Kalodon used his power. His ability was water manipulation. Seawater was also water, and so was the poisoned seawater.

“Heh heh. Kalodon. You’re greedy. Do you think you can protect the sea and defeat us?”

I summon the Hwaryeon Flying Daggers and grip the hilt.

‘Domain Expansion.’

Starlight poured out from the sword. I grabbed the domain that was scattering in all directions, trying to seize the space, with my will and wrapped it around my body.

Kiiiiiiiiing.

Behind my back, a red halo formed with lightning.

Thunderclap Flash Ultimate Technique: Lightning Crimson Wheel.

“Kalodon. Let’s have some fun.”

I stepped into the air and flew towards Kalodon. Gang-gi soared from the blade of the Hwaryeon Flying Daggers, forming a huge blade. Large enough to cut even a large dragon. Of course, since the power of the domain was also imbued in the blade, Kalodon couldn’t ignore my attack.

-You bastard…!!

Kalodon’s mouth opened. Magic moved violently. The air above the sea vibrated from the aftermath. Kalodon’s magic became breath, and the breath soon became water.

A huge stream of water spewed out at me.

Thunderclap Flash: Flying Thunder God.

Pajijijijijik!

I change more than half of my body into lightning to avoid the attack. He turns his head and chases after me, but he couldn’t be fast enough to chase me, who was using Flying Thunder God with all my might.

Eventually, Kalodon stops breathing. I immediately closed the distance with Kalodon. Kalodon dodged. Without wings, he moved using magic. He was trying to enter the sea. But I’m not the only one here.

“You can’t.”

Along with Hytera’s firm voice, a spatial barrier appeared, preventing Kalodon from entering the sea. Even Kalodon couldn’t break through the spatial barrier imbued with Hytera’s power in one go.

-You bastards!!

In the gap where Kalodon hesitated, I didn’t miss the opportunity and approached him, swinging my sword. Kalodon’s body was pulled sideways by an invisible force.

Chwaak!

I managed to cut Kalodon’s body, but I couldn’t inflict a fatal wound.

‘He’s guiding his body with magic. He’s moving his body in a way that’s slightly similar to Flying Thunder God.’

Still, this side is overwhelmingly advantageous.

First, I gesture towards Kalodon, who was trying to create distance. A blue thunderbolt falls from the cloudless, dry sky. Kalodon couldn’t avoid it. The lightning was too fast, and Kalodon’s body was too big.

-Kkeueueueueueueuk!

The power is too weak to cut off his breath with lightning. I ran towards him again.

The same situation was repeated several times. Hytera blocks Kalodon’s entry into the sea, and I approach and attack. Kalodon twisted his entire body to avoid a fatal wound.

-If I could just get into the sea, you guys would be nothing!

“You can’t even get into the sea, yet you talk so much.”

-…I have a good idea. If I can’t enter the sea, I just need to bring the sea here!!

A large amount of seawater soars into the sky as if reversing time.

“Yujin…!!”

Hytera urgently began to manipulate space, but she couldn’t isolate the vast space in one go.

Eventually, a small sea was created in the air, and I faced Kalodon inside it. Kalodon twisted his lips and smiled. He was confident in his victory.

-You look like you’re having a hard time breathing!

‘I’m breathing just fine.’

I could breathe underwater with the [Blessing of Water] skill. I can also manipulate water, but… it was very crude compared to Kalodon’s ability.

-Just get crushed to death.

The water pressure gradually increases. I frowned and endured. It was difficult to move because the water was holding my entire body.

‘And this bastard…’

[Absorbed poison. Resisting poison.]
[Absorbed poison. Restoring health and mana.]

‘He’s even using the poison I poured into the sea.’

I, who was in the sea, became an enemy of the world called the sea.

‘But this isn’t the real sea, it’s the sky. I don’t think I’ll lose.’

[Activating Heavenly Heart. Lasts for 1 minute.]

The seawater can’t hold me anymore. Now, at best, it’s just putting pressure on my body.

-No?! What did you just do?!

Kiiiiiiiiiiiiing.

The Lightning Crimson Wheel behind my back rotates violently. The pressure that was pressing down on my body also weakened.

I held the Hwaryeon Flying Daggers in both hands and swung them at him. At the same time, I released the Lightning Crimson Wheel. The remaining domain instantly seized the space in the sea and suppressed Kalodon’s body.

-Is this also your power? You’re overwhelming my power in the sea?! It can’t be…!!

Thunderclap Flash: Thunder Gang Blade.

A red lightning blade tore through Kalodon’s body. The sea floating in the sky lost its power and poured back into the sea.

I put Kalodon’s corpse into my inventory before it fell into the sea and looked at Hytera.

“It’s over. Let’s go back.”

“Are you going to leave the poisoned sea as it is?”

“The sea will purify itself.”

“It will take at least decades, and many species will become extinct in the process.”

“New sea creatures will emerge.”

“Hmm. That’s true too.”

We left the poisoned sea and returned.

The people of this world won’t be able to eat seafood for decades to come, but I didn’t care.