Ashen Dragon

"Indeed, Your Majesty... To become a true god, I must kill this traitor of the five-colored dragon clan."

In the narrow, vertical pupils of Goraz Dera, dazzling lightning flashed as he roared with all his might. Accompanied by deafening thunder, the formidable thunderbolts surged as he dive-bombed towards the Emperor of the Crimson Dragon from thousands of meters away.

The sky seemed cleaved in two, the thunder flowing for miles like an immensely spectacular torrent.

Cassius stared at the onrushing Ancient Blue Dragon, his face showing no fear, but instead a surge of battle intent.

Cassius activated Smooth Talker, continuing to verbally provoke the Blue Dragon: "Think more, pathetic Blue Dragon. Even gods with mighty divine power cannot break through planar barriers, how could Tiamat possibly do it?

[Ashen Emperor - Cassius] (Normal State)

Name: Cassius Claudius Norixius

Category: Super Giant Dragon, Lawful Evil

Race: Young Ancestral Red Dragonji

Ac: 39 (natural armor, gilded scales)

Base Attributes:

Strength——36

Agility——12

Constitution——33

Intelligence——17

Perception——20

Charisma——35

Skill Proficiency: Ruling +42, Intimidation +31, Persuasion +19, Athletics +18, Appraisal +12, Deception +12, Stealth +6, Perception +8, Hunting +4, Mystery +4, Escape +4, Survival +4, Knowledge (Future) +4

Damage Immunity: Fire

Damage Resistance: Lightning, Cold

Senses: Blindsight 30, Dark Vision 40, Passive Perception 21 (Empire Domain 30)

Language: Common Tongue, Draconic, Ancient Giant Language (partial)

Abilities: Chaos Breath, Primordial Breath, Empire Domain: Seal, Empire Domain: Burst, Empire Domain: Control, Remnant of the Storm, Eternal Frost Rune Power, Extremely Effective Flame Breath, Targeted Flame Breath, Gilded Carapace, Bloodline Gift, Fearsome Presence, Dracon's Fury, Scales of Blood, Incarnate Ancient Dragon, Energy Replacement, Summon Elemental, Energy Focus, Energy Coordination, Energy Burst

Specialties and Traits: Empire Domain, Chaos Spitting Weapon, Primordial Spitting Weapon, Bloodscale Frenzy, Dragon's Spell, Army Breaker, Maximized Spitting Weapon, Targeted Spitting Weapon, Frost Giant Slayer, Gilded Scales, Combat Caster, Leader's Aura, Fugitive, Silver-Tongued, Hard Landing, Powerful Attack, Shockwave, Wing Storm

Combat Equipment: Heart of Karex, Supreme True Dragon Diadem - Holy Wind, Chrono Pocket Watch, Storm King's Eye Ring, Eternal Frost Horn, Beheading Scimitar, Fire Giant Spirit Noble Ring, Magic Invalid Protection Talisman...

Equipped Spells:

Cooldown Finished: Storm of Vengeance, Korba's Glacier Cage

Once a Day: Time Stop, Eternal Stasis, Weather Control, Extreme Cold Ice Explosure Spell, High-leveled Beheading Sword

Three times a Day: Advanced Icicle Technique, Spell Nullification Barrier, Dimension Door, Talk with the Dead, Burning Hands, Scorching Ray, Blade Protection, Oil on the soles of the feet

Occupational Level: True Dragon Sorcerer 16/Elemental Master 4/Bloodscaled Fury 4

Caster Level: 21

Spells:

9th Tier: Dragon's Absorption, Dragon's Magic Reaving, Meteor Burst, Summon Elemental Giant

8th Tier: Magic Withering, Labyrinth of Thoughts, Cloud-Burning Spell, Sunflame Burst

7th Tier: Heaven's Calamity Dragon Eye, Burning Stone Haze, Dragon Shadow Simulacrum, Flamestorm, Delayed Blast Fireball

6th Tier: Tiamat's Terrifying Illusion, Undying Offender, Dragon's Justice

5th Tier: Dragon's Breath, Agile as a Dragon, Bag of Greed, Flame Dimensional Gate

4th Tier: Braving the Fiery Pits, Shape-shifting Spell, Fire Wall Spell, All-Knowing Eye, Aerial Maneuver Technique, Treasure Guardian

3rd Tier: Energy Scales, Blink Spell, Protective Energy Damage, Fireball Technique, Dimension Door, Flame Leap

2nd Tier: Egg of Sanctuary, Enhanced Attributes, Misty Step, Phantom Force, Invisibility Spell, Primitive Hunter

1st Tier: Cloud Mist Technique, Charm Person, Magic Missile, Shield Spell, Thunderwave, Scorching Ray, Dragon Saliva Spell

Tricks: Scratch Technique, Dread Tremors, Mage's Hand, Secondary Illusion, Act Before the Enemy, Magic Tricks, Text Transmission Spell, Witchcraft Arrow, Fire Arrow, Searing Ray

Class Magical Ability:

Once a Day: Suggestion Spell

Unlimited: Control Fire Element

Challenge Level: 27 (100000xp)

Assessment: This red dragon is referred to by dragon scholars as the "Crimson Emperor"; within just a few decades, he established an unbelievably powerful empire, covering the vast lands of the Anzeta Great Wilderness under the shadow of his wings.

In the joint witness of the "Platinum Dragon God" Bahamut and the "Five-Colored Dragon Queen" Tiamat, this red dragon donned the crown symbolizing supreme power and self-coronated as emperor.

Some revered him as a savior and liberator; others hated him, considering him a heinous evil dragon.

But there's no doubt, the power of this red dragon is awe-inspiring; he burned the infamously notorious "Voice of the Night" Mortifael to ashes; he caused the renowned "Wings of Silver" Osedro of the Melwood Clan to fall from the sky, and even devoured a Giant Spirit Pasha in the realm of the fire elementals.

Now, facing the chaotic situation on the Fianso Continent, he bides his time within a volcano, silently amassing power ─ that pale gold pupil filled with greed; no one knows to what extent his ambition will reach.

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[Heart of Karex - Cassius] (Frenzy State)

Name: Cassius Claudius Norixius

Category: Super Giant Dragon, Chaotic Evil

Race: Young Ancestral Red Dragon

Ac: 44 (natural armor, gilded scales, blood-colored light)

Base Attributes:

Strength — 41

Agility — 12

Constitution — 39

Intelligence — 8

Perception — 28

Charisma — 35

Skill Proficiency: Intimidation +55, Athletics +28, Hunting +20, Perception +8

Damage Immunity: Flame

Senses: Blind Sight 80, Dark Vision 60, Passive Perception 32

Languages: Common Tongue, Draconic

Abilities: Chaos Breath, Primordial Breath, Fearsome Presence, Dracon's Fury, Scales of Blood, Unyielding Fury, Fury

Specialties and Traits: World Cleanser, Chaos Spitting Weapon, Primordial Spitting Weapon, Immortality, Bloodscale Frenzy, Army Breaker, Maximized Breath Weapon, Targeted Spitting Weapon, Hard Landing, Powerful Attack, Shockwave, Wing Storm

Occupational Level: Bloodscaled Fury 12

Divine Level: 0 (Pseudogod Power)

Class Magical Ability: Control Chaos

Challenge Level: 29 (135000xp)

Assessment: Cassius's will has been influenced by the destructive divinity remnants of Karex, twisted by an abyssal demon's curse, becoming a monster dominated by chaos.

"He will bring an end to this decaying world, which is the ultimate law of the universe," said the demon.

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[Merciful Lord, Cassius] (Human Form)

Name: Cassius Claudius Norixius

Category: Medium-sized Humanoid, Lawful Evil

Race: Dragon Vein Human (Red Dragon)

Ac: 19 (natural armor, Flame Robe)

Base Attributes:

Strength — 21

Agility — 14

Constitution — 20

Intelligence — 17

Perception — 20

Charisma — 32

Skill Proficiency: Ruling +32, Intimidation +20, Persuasion +19, Appraisal +12, Deception +12, Stealth +6, Perception +8, Hunting +4, Mystery +4, Escape +4, Survival +4, Knowledge (Future) +4

Damage Immunity: Flame

Senses: Blind Sight 20, Dark Vision 20, Passive Perception 21 (30 in Imperial Domain)

Languages: Common Tongue, Draconic, Ancient Giant Language (partial)

Abilities: Empire Domain: Seal, Empire Domain: Burst, Empire Domain: Control, Remnant of the Storm, Eternal Frost Rune Power, Energy Replacement, Summon Elemental, Energy Focus, Energy Coordination, Energy Burst

Specialties and Traits: Empire Domain, Bloodscale Frenzy, Dragon's Spell, Army Breaker, Frost Giant Slayer, Combat Caster, Leader's Aura, Silver-Tongued

Combat Equipment: Heart of Karex, Supreme True Dragon Crown - Holy Wind, Chrono Pocket Watch, Eye of the Storm King...

Equipment Magic:

Cooldown Finished: Storm of Vengeance, Korba's Glacier Cage

Once a day: Time Stop, Eternal Stasis, Weather Control, Extreme Cold Ice Explosure Spell

Three times a day: Advanced Icicle Technique, Spell Nullification Barrier, Dimension Door, Talk with the Dead, Burning Hands, Scorching Ray, Blade Protection, Oil on the soles of the feet

Occupational Level: True Dragon Sorcerer 16 / Elemental Master 4

Caster Level: 21

Spells:

9th Tier: Dragon's Absorption, Dragon's Magic Reaving, Meteor Burst, Summon Elemental Giant

8th Tier: Magic Withering, Labyrinth of Thoughts, Cloud-Burning Spell, Sunflame Burst