Ashen Dragon

In this Third Era, the barriers between the Material Plane and the Outer Planes are indestructible. To break through them requires an immense expenditure of divine power, and hostile deities might seize the opportunity to invade one's divine realm at any moment.

But now, Tiamat can no longer afford to consider this, as two of the three anchor points for descending to the Material Plane—these being her three immortal godly bodies—have already been seized by Cassius.

At this rate, her millennia-long plan for descent will be thwarted.

The Five-Colored Dragon Queen never imagined that this Variant Dragon, less than a century old, would not only fail to become her ally but would also become the greatest impediment to her breaking free and descending to the mortal realm, turning into the strongest and most stubborn enemy of the Five-Colored Dragon Clan.

"Cassius, now you are the greatest impediment to the revival of the Five-Colored Dragons! I will make you witness—the true wrath of a deity!"

"Boom!"

The five-colored beam symbolizing Tiamat's divine power once again tore through the skies, descending with a terrifying momentum, causing the world to tremble and shudder, erupting in sharp howls and wails.

"Then bring it on!"

Cassius, almost without hesitation, gathered all the energy from his hundreds-of-meters-long flame body, concentrating it deep in his throat, forming a dragonflame breath that shot skyward.

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: Blind Sight 30, Dark Vision 40, Passive Perception 21 (within Empire Domain 30)

Languages: 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...

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, High-leveled Beheading Sword

Three times a day: Advanced Icicle Technique, Spell Nullification Barrier, Dimension Door, Talk with the Dead, Burning Hands, Searing 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: Fire Element Control

Challenge Level: 27 (100000xp)

Assessment: This Red Dragon is referred to by dragon scholars as the "Crimson Emperor." Within just a few decades, he has established an incredibly powerful empire, casting a shadow over the vast lands of the Anzeta Great Wilderness with his wings.

In the joint testimony of the "Platinum Dragon God" Bahamut and the "Five-Colored Dragon Queen" Tiamat, this Red Dragon wears the crown symbolizing supreme power, crowning himself as emperor.

Some revere him as a savior and liberator, while others see him as a heinous evil dragon.

But there is no doubt that the power of this Red Dragon is awe-inspiring. He once incinerated the infamous "Voice of the Night" Mortifael to ashes and caused the renowned "Wings of Silver" Osedro of the Melwood Clan to fall from the sky, even devouring a Giant Spirit Pasha in the Fire Elemental Plane.

Now, amidst the chaotic situation on the Fianso Continent, he lies dormant within a volcano, silently amassing power—that pale golden gaze filled with greed, and no one knows the extent of his ambition.

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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

Language: Common Tongue, Draconic

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

Specialties and Traits: World Cleanser, Chaos Spitting Weapon, Primordial Breath 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 is influenced by the residual destructive divinity of Karex, twisted by the demon curse of the Abyss, becoming a monster ruled by chaos.

"He will bring an end to this decaying world, which is the ultimate law of the universe's operation," 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 (Within Empire Domain 30)

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

Ability: 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, Searing Ray, Blade Protection, Oil on the soles of the feet

Occupational Level: True Dragon Sorcerer 16/Elemental Master 4

Caster Level: 21

Spell:

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