Chapter 584: Summon
The runic lines were engraved with great efficiency, the energy patterns flawlessly merging with Fafnir’s scales. Given the massive size of the ice-fire dragon, the process of carving the runes took longer than usual. However, the larger surface area of his body provided Vlad with more space to work, making the process slightly easier in terms of precision. He moved with practiced skill, his legendary runic pen gliding effortlessly over the dragon’s body, each stroke inscribing powerful enchantments deep into the Depravita’s very essence.
Despite the complexity of the task, Vlad took no more than one and a half hours to complete the rune. Without a moment’s delay, he retrieved the second vial of runic agent, pouring its contents into the legendary runic pen before moving on to the following inscription.
The next rune was called Arcane Fortitude. This rune was to be placed on Fafnir’s shoulders and arms, its purpose to absorb a portion of incoming magical attacks and redirect that energy into strengthening his defenses. This would significantly reduce the damage taken from powerful spells, making the dragon an impenetrable force on the battlefield.
Vlad moved the pen with meticulous precision, ensuring that the magic flowed seamlessly through each etched line. His movements were fluid and confident—after forging three Rank 4 Runic Sets, his skills had reached a level where even advanced engravings no longer exhausted him. Arcane Fortitude was an extensive rune, covering a significant portion of Fafnir’s upper body. However, thanks to Vlad’s refined mastery, the inscription was completed in just under fifty-five minutes.
From that moment on, whenever the Depravita of Envy blocked a magical attack with his arms, part of that energy would be converted into additional protective reinforcement. It was a perfect enhancement for a creature whose battles often involved enduring magical onslaughts from formidable foes.
Without hesitation, Vlad moved on to the next rune—Eternal Ember Core. With his pen glowing faintly, he began etching the complex runic lines higher up along Fafnir’s head and neck. This rune’s purpose was to absorb ambient energy from the environment, blending it with Fafnir’s innate ice-fire affinity. The result would be a nearly invisible magical cloak surrounding the dragon, serving as the first line of defense against incoming attacks.
The moment Vlad finished the final stroke, the runic lines pulsed with latent power, signifying the rune’s activation. He paused for a moment, observing the way the newly inscribed symbols merged harmoniously with Fafnir’s natural energy. Every rune had a unique signature, and Vlad could feel the energy flowing through them, reinforcing the dragon’s already formidable defenses.
With his confidence unwavering, Vlad proceeded to the fourth rune—Unbreakable Constellation. This rune was to be placed directly over Fafnir’s chest, interwoven with the previous engravings. Unlike the other runes, which focused on external defenses, this one bolstered internal resilience, reinforcing the dragon’s skeletal structure and vital organs. No matter how devastating the blow, Fafnir would now be able to withstand impacts that might otherwise prove fatal.
Once again, Vlad worked with absolute focus, his runic pen flowing across the dragon’s immense frame with an almost artistic grace. Every symbol, every curve of the rune, was embedded with raw magical energy, ensuring the highest level of effectiveness. By the time he finished, the entire chest area of the dragon shimmered with ethereal power, every single line perfectly aligned with the rest of the Runic Set.