I Only Tame Dragons

[WARNING! You can skip this, as this chapter is more on item descriptions]

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"Now it's your turn," Horizon said, turning his attention to Von. "I hope you're ready for this."

Von's grin widened. "Oh, I've been waiting for this."

Horizon couldn't help but grinned as well. He had enjoyed forging Von's gear the most—his balanced stats and high STR and INT gave him plenty of options to work with.

There was no shortage of powerful, gold-tier equipment that would fit someone like Von.

With a flourish, Horizon handed over the upgraded gear, the pieces gleaming under the light. It was nothing short of extraordinary, even compared to the others' equipment.

Von's eyes widened as he inspected the armor in his hands, his breath catching. As a High Elf, he was naturally gifted with appraisal skills.

Though he wasn't a forger himself, he could instantly tell the difference between legendary items and mediocre ones—and this was nothing short of legendary.

The craftsmanship was flawless, each piece radiating power.

Von's respect for Horizon surged. Who would've thought this guy could be a Master Forger? The quality of this gear was beyond exceptional—it was on par with the work of the most elite forgers.

"Well, what do you think?" Horizon asked, folding his arms with a look of satisfaction.

Von chuckled, a dangerous glint in his eyes. "Looks like we're gonna crush anyone who stands in our way."

|| Bloodshot, the Curse Revolver ||

→Tier-2 Gold-Tier Gun

→Legendary

→Class: Everyone who use guns with 400+ STR, and 300+ INTn/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om

→+75 STR, +120 INT

Description:

A sleek revolver forged from the bones of the Dragon Nyx, enhanced by Horizon's potent dragon blood. Its barrel gleams with a dark crimson sheen, and faint, glowing runes run down its length.

Bloodshot pulses with a hunger for blood, and every shot fired whispers with a sinister echo. The grip is wrapped in worn, dragon-hide leather, and the bullets it fires leave trails of red energy in their wake.

SPECIAL ABILITIES:

❶ Sanguine Bullet: Every fourth shot consumes a portion of the wielder's HP (5%) and fires a cursed bullet that pierces through enemies, dealing massive blood magic damage. The bullet heals Von for a portion of the damage dealt (10% of the damage dealt).

❷ Crimson Requiem: Each kill with Bloodshot restores a small amount of HP (2%), but if the wielder is critically low on health (below 20%), it restores 10% HP instead. Critical strikes with this ability increase its healing by 5%.

❸ Blood Frenzy: When activated, this ability sacrifices 15% of Von's current HP to double his attack speed and critical hit chance for 10 seconds. During this frenzy, each bullet fired siphons blood from enemies, applying a stacking bleeding effect that deals damage over time. (60-second cooldown)

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|| Copper Cuirass of the Fallen Legion ||

→Tier-4 Gold-Tier Armor

→Legendary

→Requirement: Male Only

→+150 CONS, +70 DEX

Description:

A striking, tarnished cuirass that bears the coppery hue of battle-worn metal, imbued with the power of dragon blood. The armor was reforged by Horizon using the remnants of fallen warriors and fused with dark blood magic.

The chestplate features a detailed engraving of a dragon mid-flight, its wings spread across the shoulders and chest. Small cracks in the armor emit a faint red glow, pulsing in sync with Von's heartbeat.

SPECIAL ABILITIES:

❶ Bloodguard: When Von's health drops below 30%, the Copper Cuirass activates, creating a shield of condensed blood that absorbs damage equal to 15% of his maximum HP for 8 seconds. If the shield is broken, it releases a shockwave that knocks back nearby enemies.

❷ Dragon's Heart: The armor passively increases Von's resistance to physical and magic attacks by 20%, and for every 5% of health lost, his damage output increases by 3%, up to a maximum of 20%. This effect resets when he heals back to full health.

❸ Sacrificial Barrier: Von can channel blood magic to enhance the Cuirass, sacrificing 10% of his HP to grant an additional 25% physical and magical damage resistance for 15 seconds. This effect can only be triggered once every 60 seconds.

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The only thing lacking in Von's otherwise impressive build was his CONS stat.

It wasn't low by any means, but for someone at his level, it could've been better. That's why Horizon had focused on defense when crafting this armor, balancing out Von's natural strengths.

"This is incredible, Horizon," Von said, grinning from ear to ear. This was the best equipment he had ever worn in his entire life. Not even the noble families of Eldrasil had gear like this. Not even the royal treasury!

"I'm glad it meets your expectations," Horizon replied with a satisfied nod.

"But what about you?" Lydia asked, noticing that Horizon was still wearing his previous armor, which looked rather ordinary compared to what he'd crafted for the others.

"Oh, this." With a snap of his fingers, Horizon equipped his own gear, summoning it from his [Silver Rune Bag].

The group blinked in surprise, frowning at the sight of Horizon's new armor. It was clearly an upgrade from his previous set, but at first glance, it seemed . . . underwhelming. The armor appeared to be made of tree bark, lacking the flash and dazzle of the others' gold-tier gear.

But before anyone could comment, their attention shifted to his weapon. Unlike the armor, the weapon pulsed with an aura of raw power—its blade cold and gleaming with a chilling, otherworldly energy. Just looking at it sent a shiver down their spines.

|| Dragonsong Blade of Nyx ||

→Tier-2 Gold-Tier Sword

→Legendary

→Requirement: Dragonblood

→+120 STR, +20 DEX, +10 CONS

Description:

Forged from the powerful bones of Nyx, the Dragonsong Blade resonates with an ancient, melodic hum that fills the air whenever it's swung.

The blade is long and sleek, appearing as though it was carved from the spine of a dragon, with glowing red veins running along the edges.

The hilt is wrapped in black, enchanted leather, and the crossguard is shaped like a dragon's wings. Every strike with this sword resonates with the echo of dragonfire, cutting through enemies with both physical and magical might.

SPECIAL ABILITIES:

❶ Dragonbreath Cleave: Upon activation, Horizon channels the power of Nyx's bones, enveloping the blade in roaring flames. The next attack releases a wave of dragonbreath, dealing massive AoE necrotic damage to enemies in a wide arc and inflicting acid status for 5 seconds. (Cooldown: 45 seconds)

❷ Rising Fury: For every consecutive attack made with the Dragonsong Blade, Horizon's attack speed and damage increase by 3% (up to 15%). If Horizon receives critical damage while at max stacks, the bonus resets, but his next attack will be empowered with an explosive burst of energy that knocks back enemies.

❸ Wyrm's Wrath: When Horizon is below 30% health, the sword taps into its true power, summoning spectral dragon heads to fight alongside him. These heads launch fiery projectiles at enemies for 10 seconds, dealing 10% of Horizon's base attack damage. (Cooldown: 60 seconds)

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|| Apple Tree Dragon's Aegis ||

→Tier-4 Gold-Tier Armor

→Legendary

→Requirement: Dragonblood

→+150 CONS, +70 DEX

Description:

This magnificent armor is crafted from the enchanted bark and branches of the legendary Apple Tree Dragon, merged with the resilience of Nyx's bones.

The armor gleams with a natural, golden sheen, resembling dragon scales intertwined with living wood. The chestplate features an intricate, radiant dragon motif, while the pauldrons are adorned with leaves and roots that seem to shift and move like a living entity.

SPECIAL ABILITIES:

❶ Dragon's Vitality: The Aegis channels the life force of the Apple Tree Dragon, passively regenerating 2% of Horizon's maximum health every 5 seconds while in combat. If Horizon stands still for more than 3 seconds, the regeneration rate doubles.

❷ Nature's Blessing: When activated, the armor summons an ethereal protective field of tree roots around Horizon, increasing his physical and magical resistance by 20% for 10 seconds. Additionally, every time Horizon blocks or parries an attack, the roots absorb the damage, converting it into a burst of healing for 5% of his total health. (Cooldown: 60 seconds)

❸ Dragon's Resurgence: Once per battle, when Horizon's health falls below 20%, the Aegis automatically activates, covering him in dragon bark armor, increasing his defense by 30% and reducing incoming damage by 15% for 8 seconds. This ability also heals Horizon for 10% of his maximum health when triggered. (Cooldown: 90 seconds)

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With their newly equipped gear, the team felt an air of invincibility. Every piece of their armor was designed to not only boost their offensive power but to sustain them in the heat of battle.

The regenerative properties of their equipment would be their lifeline, especially in drawn-out skirmishes where mana might run low, or worse, if they found themselves separated and unable to heal through traditional means.

Horizon glanced around at his comrades, each of them sporting gear crafted with the utmost care. The Frost Armor on Frigid shimmered, its icy aura making him look like a moving fortress.

Silphie's cloak flowed with an ethereal light, ready to shield her and enhance her powers in the heat of battle.

Von's guns glinted with a wicked shine, their potential for blood magic ready to wreak havoc, and Lydia's icy crossbow sat comfortably in her grip. Stay connected with empire

Feeling confident in their equipment, the group gathered close, their heads bowed in discussion. They meticulously strategized their approach—what items to bring, what formations to hold, and how to adapt to unforeseen circumstances.

Every possible angle was covered, knowing that the competition ahead would be brutal and unpredictable.

Once they had ironed out their plan, the group took their old equipment and sold it off, earning a fair sum of Aurum. With the proceeds, they each purchased a [Silver Rune Bag], a compact yet highly valuable item that would allow them to store items they would get during the competition.

With these bags, they could carry whatever they needed to gain the upper hand in the battlefield.

Prepared and battle-ready, they made their way to the grand field where the competition would officially begin.