After awakening, he emerged with a B-grade ESR talent.
However, the joy of his newfound strength was fleeting. His attention quickly turned to the matter at hand: his missing daughter. Through indra, he discovered the truth. The one who had taken her was none other than Trynne Transylvania, the inheritor of the third-strongest bloodline in existence.
The reason behind the kidnapping was as terrifying as it was extraordinary. Michael's daughter was no ordinary child. From the moment she was born, two Essence Stones were embedded within her—one in her body and the other in her soul.
The first was the "Primal Genesis Vessel Physique Essence Stone", nestled in her body. The second was the "Mimic Core Spectral Soul Essence Stone", entwined with her very soul. Both were "Divine Rank", a level of rarity and power that surpassed even the legendary Rank A stones. Such Divine Rank stones were almost mythical, their numbers so scarce that even entire star constellations lacked them.
But these two stones came with a limitation. They were "expenditure-type Essence Stones", meaning they could only be used once before fading into nothingness. Despite this, their power was awe-inspiring. These stones granted Michael's daughter a unique ability: the power to mimic and become any bloodline creature. With just a fragment—be it blood, flesh, or hair—of a creature's essence, she could transform into it completely. A drop of phoenix blood could turn her into a phoenix, dragon blood into a dragon, and even the Demon King's blood would allow her to inherit that infamous pure demon bloodline.
This was the reason Trynne had kidnapped her. Trynne's goal was clear: she planned to extract the Divine Rank stones from Michael's daughter. These stones, once removed, would grant Trynne the ability to use their power for herself. She intended to transform into a pure Demon King bloodline and claim the title of the next Demon King.
However, the process was anything but simple. Extracting Divine Rank Essence Stones was an arduous and dangerous task. These stones were deeply integrated into their owner's body and soul. Attempting to detach them could cause irreparable damage—or even death—to their host. Yet Trynne was undeterred. She was willing to take any risk to achieve her ambition.
The plan didn't end there. To realize her transformation, Trynne would also need a fragment of the Demon King's essence. A single drop of blood or a strand of hair would suffice. It was a monumental challenge, but one Trynne was determined to overcome.
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The easiest way for Trynne to achieve her goal was to extract the essence stone embedded in the child's soul and replace her own soul with the child's body. By doing so, the second essence stone, the one in the body, would automatically belong to her.
But this method came with a severe risk. If she transferred her soul into the child's body, she would lose all her current strength and powers. Once inside, she would be nothing more than a newborn child with no ability to defend herself. However, none of that mattered to her—Trynne was willing to gamble everything for power.
Michael, upon learning the truth, made his decision without hesitation. He would venture into the perilous **Seven Kings' Mountain** to save his daughter. Indra, his ally, gave him a small set of essence stones and shared some of his battle experience. But that was it. The rest was up to Michael—his strength, his determination, and his will to fight.
With only his resolve to guide him, Michael entered the Seven Kings' Mountain. He started by facing ordinary beasts and monsters, cutting them down and collecting their essence stones.
Each battle left him scarred and battered. His body was covered in wounds, his muscles ached, and his breath came in ragged gasps. Yet Michael refused to stop. His daughter's face, her laughter, and her smile burned in his mind. He couldn't fail her.
Time passed, and Michael's strength grew with each fight. He began hunting down demons, and soon his name spread as he became a force to be reckoned with. Eventually, he took on one of the Seven Kings in a deadly battle. Despite being grievously injured, Michael triumphed, slaying the King and claiming the spoils of victory.
After victory came treasure, Among the treasures were powerful weapons and essence stones. Michael didn't stop there—one by one, he challenged the remaining Kings, enduring grueling battles and near-death experiences. By the time he reached the sixth King, he had become a legend, a man whose determination defied all odds.
Finally, Michael confronted Trynne. The fight was fierce and brutal. Trynne's power was overwhelming, but Michael's determination was unshakable. He fought with everything he had, pouring his heart and soul into the battle. In the end, Michael defeated Trynne and freed his daughter from her clutches.
But the cost was devastating. His body was riddled with swords, his internal organs torn apart and bleeding. His legs were broken, and every breath felt like fire. Still, Michael held his daughter in his arms.
The experiments conducted by Trynne had left her in a horrifying state. She had turned into a golden statue—neither fully alive nor entirely dead. Michael's heart broke at the sight, but he knew there was still hope. She could be saved.
Dragging his shattered body, Michael moved forward. His legs gave out, yet he walked, refusing to let go of his daughter.
"Someone! Someone, please save my daughter!" he screamed, his voice echoing into the silence. "Please, I'm begging you! Indra, where are you?"
But no answer came.
Michael's strength began to fade. He staggered and fell to his knees, but even then, he held his daughter close, shielding her from harm. His blood stained the ground, yet his grip never wavered.
In his final moments, Michael looked into his daughter's unseeing golden eyes and managed a weak, trembling smile. "You'll be safe… I promise…"
And with that, he passed away, still kneeling, his body lifeless yet unyielding. Even after Two months, he remained in the same position, clutching his daughter tightly in his arms.