Mystic Calling：Stone of Glory-Chapter 307: She was the storm

Actually, Ethan had noticed that something was off with Seraphina.

But with most of his attention consumed by the overwhelming threat of the Dungeon army, he hadn’t really given it much thought. He let it slide.

Looking at it now though... it was a damn good thing he’d asked.

If he hadn’t, with the way Seraphina’s mental state was unraveling, things could’ve gone seriously wrong down the line.

True strength isn’t just about raw power—it’s about grit, resilience, and the will to keep going.

Even scrap metal, if forged enough times, can become steel.

And Seraphina? She wasn’t just any warrior—she was the Crimson Ultimate, a hero born of fire and fury.

Ethan reached out, gently brushing his hand across Seraphina’s forehead. He smiled and asked softly, "Seraphina, do you remember how long you and Cicero have been with me?"

Seraphina blinked, lifting her head to look at him. Her voice was quiet. "I think... almost a year now?"

"Yeah... almost a year," Ethan echoed, his eyes reflecting a flicker of emotion.

He looked at her, smiling gently. "A year ago, I was nothing. Just some useless nobody. Then I met you two... and Elynn. From the moment you and Cicero were still just dragon eggs, we’ve been together. We grew up side by side, fought together, got stronger together... and now look at us. You’ve been with me every step of the way. Honestly, I’m grateful—so damn lucky—that I met you when I did."

"Master..." Cicero’s voice trembled.

His whole body shivered as he stared at Ethan, eyes glistening, barely holding back the emotion welling up inside him.

Ethan chuckled softly, wrapping an arm around Seraphina’s massive dragon neck and pulling her into a firm hug. "Seraphina, you remember I have a little sister, right? She’s the only family I’ve got..."

"Yeah..." Seraphina nodded quickly.

She’d met Emily before—and because of Ethan, she cared about her too.

"But now... I don’t feel so alone anymore," Ethan said, his voice low and sincere. "Because you guys... you’re like family to me too. Just like Emily."

"Master, I... I—"

The moment those words left his mouth, Seraphina’s whole body jolted. She stared at Ethan, wide-eyed, her emotions crashing over her like a tidal wave.

"It’s okay now... really." Ethan shook his head with a soft smile. He reached out, just like he had the very first time he met Seraphina, and gently, carefully stroked her head. His voice was warm, reassuring. "You don’t need to carry all that pressure. I want everything I give you to be a gift—not a burden. I want you to be treated with kindness, not weighed down by guilt or regret. You understand?"

Seraphina trembled, tears streaming down her cheeks. Her eyes, red and glistening, locked onto Ethan’s face.

Then, without warning, she shifted into her human form and threw herself into his arms, hugging him tightly, her voice shaking. "Master... thank you..."

From a distance, Auremax, Elyra, and Zyraxis watched the scene unfold, each with a different expression.

Elyra’s face lit up with a radiant, gentle smile.

Zyraxis stood frozen, lost in thought, though the faintest trace of a wistful smile tugged at the corner of his lips.

Auremax’s eyes flickered, his expression unreadable—deep in thought, as if his mind were a stormy sea.

Just as Ethan opened his mouth to speak, something unexpected happened.

"Vmmm!"

A blinding surge of light suddenly burst from within Seraphina’s body.

At the same time, the surrounding magical energy of the world went wild, rushing toward her in a torrent. It wrapped around her, forming a glowing cocoon of emerald light—shimmering like a jewel, pulsing with power.

But that wasn’t all.

From within the cocoon, a terrifying wave of magical energy erupted—like a tidal wave crashing outward in all directions. The sheer force of it was overwhelming.

Auremax, Zyraxis, and Elyra—who had been scouting ahead—were instantly stunned.

"Master—what’s happening?!" Elyra cried out, flying straight back toward Ethan. Her face was tight with worry, but she didn’t hesitate—she threw herself in front of him, shielding him with her body, eyes locked on the glowing cocoon, ready to defend him from whatever came next.

Ethan opened his mouth again, but before he could speak, he heard a sharp gasp from Auremax behind him.

"Hhh—!"

"That... that’s not just any transformation... Could this be... the legendary miracle? The evolution of a Crimson Ultimate Hero’s Primordial Force?!"

The words hit like a thunderclap.

"The evolution of a Crimson Ultimate Hero’s Primordial Force?!" Zyraxis echoed, his face pale with shock, eyes wide as he stared at the cocoon. He looked like he couldn’t believe what he was seeing.

As a native of the world of Glory Lords X, Zyraxis didn’t think in terms of D-rank, C-rank, or B-rank Crimson Ultimates, or even the concept of "Crimson Ultimate Hero" as players did. But he knew one thing—among those who bore that title, there were still tiers. Still levels of power.

To be a Crimson Ultimate Hero was already to stand on the level of gods.

But for one’s Primordial Force to evolve?

That was something else entirely.

It meant ascending beyond even that divine threshold—becoming something even greater. freewebnøvel.com

To Zyraxis, an SSS-tier Orange Legendary Hero, this was more than just awe-inspiring—it was something he craved with every fiber of his being. Something that shook him to his core.

After all, he was only one step away from becoming a Crimson Ultimate Hero himself.

"Cri... Crimson Ultimate Hero’s Primordial Force is evolving?!"

When Ethan heard Auremax and Zyraxis shout those words, he froze for a heartbeat—then his eyes lit up with pure, unfiltered excitement. He stared hard at the emerald cocoon, his voice low, almost reverent.

"Seraphina... this is it. Your moment’s finally here. Go all in."

Ding!

Right then, that familiar system chime echoed in his ears again—clear, sharp, and unmistakable.

A second later, a flood of notifications burst into view.

Ding!

Congratulations, Player [Valkarion]. Your Hero Unit has awakened a powerful will and has been recognized by the world of Glory Lords X. Crimson Ultimate Hero’s Primordial Force is evolving... Please wait...

Ding! Evolution complete!

Congratulations, Player [Valkarion]. Your Hero Unit, Green Dragon Seraphina, has successfully evolved into a B-Rank Crimson Ultimate Hero! She has awakened Sacred Realm-tier innate abilities: Gale Realm, Storm Realm, and Draconic Realm! The three Sacred Realms are now fusing...

Ding! Fusion complete!

Congratulations, Player [Valkarion]. Your Hero Unit, Green Dragon Seraphina, has awakened the innate skill: Tempest Dragon Realm! Traits unlocked: Heart of the Unyielding, Vow of the Eternal Guardian!

BOOM!

RUMMMMMMBLE...

At that exact moment, deep within the cold, dimly lit Dungeon, the emerald cocoon began to dissolve—its glow fading like mist in the wind.

And in its place, a divine storm erupted.

A Storm Realm had descended—violent, majestic, and utterly overwhelming.

Lightning tore through the air. Winds howled like ancient spirits. The very fabric of the Dungeon trembled beneath the weight of the unleashed power.

At the heart of it all, Seraphina had returned to her true form—a colossal emerald dragon, suspended in the sky, wings spread wide, her scales shimmering with raw elemental energy. She bathed in the storm, her body crackling with magic, her eyes glowing with primal force.

She wasn’t just commanding the storm.

She was the storm.

Magic surged around her in waves, each pulse radiating an aura so intense it made the soul shudder and the body tremble. The sheer pressure of her presence was suffocating—divine, untouchable, unstoppable.