With the dragon heart of Ignite safely in his possession and having forged a powerful alliance with the Dragon Lord, Kim HaYoon, now known as the Holy Monarch, departed from the dragon domain of the deep forest. The Dragon Lord, recognizing the Holy Monarch's strength and determination, generously gifted him his own dragon heart, as well as the heart of Ignite, further enhancing his powers.
Leaving the forest behind, the Holy Monarch ventured back towards the Ezobo Kingdom, carrying with him the weight of his newfound alliances and the desire to protect his cousin, Kim Ara, the daughter of Emperor Kim Junwoo. However, as he traveled, he stumbled upon a scene of peril.
Hidden in the shadows, he witnessed a group of eight skilled assassins ruthlessly pursuing a young and beautiful elf. Intrigued by the unfolding events, the Holy Monarch silently observed, assessing the situation and waiting for the opportune moment to intervene.
As the assassins closed in on the defenseless elf, the Holy Monarch could no longer stand idly by. With lightning-fast movements and the full extent of his powers, he engaged the assassins in a fierce battle. His skills, honed through countless trials and his alliance with the Dragon Lord, proved instrumental in overpowering the assassins one by one.
However, amidst the chaos, one of the assassins managed to throw a poisoned knife, striking the elf before the Holy Monarch could intercept. Fear coursed through his veins as he rushed to her side, utilizing his healing powers to counteract the poison's effects and mend her wounds. As he poured his energy into her, a sense of connection and empathy formed between them.
Exhausted from the battle, the Holy Monarch and the elf succumbed to sleep. When he awoke, the elf had vanished without a trace. Confusion clouded his mind as he pondered the identity of the mysterious elf and the reasons behind the relentless pursuit of the assassins. The unanswered questions lingered within him, fueling his determination to uncover the truth.
Resolute in his mission to protect his cousin, the Holy Monarch continued his journey back to the Ezobo Kingdom. With the dragon hearts as his source of power and the knowledge gained from his encounter with the Dragon Lord, he felt a renewed sense of purpose. His mind was set on confronting the challenges that awaited him, no matter the cost.
As he approached the kingdom, the weight of responsibility settled upon his shoulders once again. The fate of his cousin, as well as the well-being of the kingdom, depended on his actions. With unwavering determination, the Holy Monarch prepared himself to face the trials that awaited him, ready to unleash the full extent of his newfound powers to save his cousin and bring about justice.
Little did he know that his journey would take him deeper into a web of intrigue and danger, unveiling secrets that would shake the very foundation of the Ezobo Kingdom. The Holy Monarch was prepared to face whatever lay ahead, his resolve unyielding as he stepped foot into the heart of the kingdom, ready to fulfill his destiny and confront the forces that threatened his family and his realm.
To be continued...