By the time Akira slowly opened his eyes, the sun had already reached its peak in the sky.
His injuries, which had been severe the day before, were now nearly fully healed. Physically, he was fine. But mentally? The memory of what happened last night lingered like a thorn in his mind.
It was torture—sweet, seductive torture.
He couldn't help but feel a bit of regret. Why didn't he do something when he had the chance?
A girl had willingly climbed into bed with him. She had revealed her most vulnerable self, laying bare her trust in him. That wasn't something a girl would show just to anyone.
Yes, it sounded like the kind of regret you feel only after the moment had passed. But what was done was done. Wallowing in it now wouldn't change a thing.
『Partner… are you really human?』
"Eh? Ddraig? Why are you suddenly speaking up?"
『One night. Just one night. Your wounds were borderline fatal, yet you're already fully recovered? Are you sure you're not secretly a divine hybrid or something?』
"Of course I'm human. That's beyond question."
『Hmph. Hard to believe. I'm starting to wonder if you're some demigod's illegitimate child.』
"Don't just throw out wild accusations… Also—Ddraig, can you actually communicate with the outside world whenever you want? Even when I'm asleep or unconscious?"
『Yes. I can. Why do you ask, Partner?』
"…Why do you sound so casual about it?"
Akira's expression darkened immediately.
Inside his own body resided a dragon—a sentient one, at that—who could watch him at any time, under any circumstance, even when he was sleeping or passed out.
He hadn't thought too deeply about it before. But after what happened last night, he couldn't ignore it anymore.
If, someday, he was getting intimate with someone he cared about…
Wouldn't that mean Ddraig would be there? Watching?
The thought alone was enough to make his skin crawl.
『Partner, is something wrong?』
"Ddraig. Tell me honestly—can I cut off your surveillance from the outside world?"
『…Huh? Why do you suddenly want to do that?』
"Because it makes me uncomfortable. Knowing that you're constantly watching every little thing I do… it creeps me out. You get what I mean, right? I'm a guy, and you're also a guy—er, I mean a male dragon."
Could Ddraig actually understand?
When you thought about it, maybe he could.
Imagine having another male consciousness living inside your body, watching your every move—even your private moments. No one would be okay with that.
But of course, Ddraig didn't say a word in acknowledgment. Cutting him off would be the same as locking him in solitary confinement—a prison of silence.
A low, metallic clank echoed through the inner world.
Sacred silver chains shimmered into existence, coiling out of nowhere. They writhed like serpents of divine judgment, spiraling around the space where Ddraig's consciousness resided. The radiant links tightened, forming a barrier of suppression that isolated him from the outer world.
『Partner—Akira! What are you doing!?』
In the vast space of Akira's mind, Ddraig—now in his true form as a massive red dragon—swung his head around, alarmed as the chains latched onto the walls of his domain. His voice, for the first time, failed to reach beyond the seal.
A gentle hum of divine energy surged.
Akira's consciousness emerged, manifesting before Ddraig's eyes, as if he had descended from the heavens. His steps echoed as he approached the bound dragon.
Ddraig glared at him with burning intensity. Even within this realm, he retained his majestic form—The Red Dragon Emperor in his purest state.
"Sorry, Ddraig. I know this might seem unfair to you. But as a dragon spirit sealed within a Sacred Gear, I believe it's better if you stay… quietly where you are."
『You intend to imprison me? To control me?』
"It's not about control. I just don't want my personal life to feel like it's being broadcasted 24/7."
『I am one of the Two Heavenly Dragons! The Red Dragon Emperor! Don't act high and mighty just because you're my host! Everything you have—comes from me, Shin Akira!』
"Is that so? Then that just makes things easier for me."
Akira's tone was calm but resolute.
Yes, the Boosted Gear was absurdly powerful. His survival yesterday had a lot to do with the fact that he was the Red Dragon Emperor—which convinced Azazel to spare him.
But if Ddraig's awareness could peek at anything from within his body and talk to the outside world freely… it was beyond unnerving.
Just imagine… if last night he had actually done something with Akeno…
That would've made Ddraig a front-row spectator.
Worse—if it happened often, it would feel like being live-streamed during intimate moments. What if Ddraig started giving real-time commentary?
That would be the definition of mental trauma.
"Sorry, Ddraig. I'll lift the seal during battles. But when it comes to my daily life… it stays ."
『Akira… are you truly going through with this?』
"You sound like we're about to become enemies."
『In all my centuries… not a single host has ever treated me , Shin Akira.』
"Then I guess I'm honored to be the first."
『Once you've made this choice… don't regret it.』
"From the way you say that, it sounds like I'll come begging for your help someday."
『Do you think the true power of the Boosted Gear can be reached without me? Without me, you'll never touch its ultimate form.』
"Seriously, Ddraig? You think all of my power comes from you?"
Akira gave a short laugh.
No doubt, Boosted Gear was one of the strongest Sacred Gears in existence—a cheat code embedded in the world's system.
But Shin Akira wasn't just any host.
He was a wielder of the Template Inheritance System.
If he could raise his synchronization with Enkidu alone, Akira believed that he could eventually stand at the top of the world without anyone's help.
His system didn't rely on just one legacy—it granted him access to countless legendary inheritances.
And over time, as he obtained more and more templates, his strength would only continue to evolve.
『Shin Akira… I'll be watching. I want to see if you can truly grow… without my power.』
"Go ahead and watch, if you can. But remember this, Ddraig—Sacred Gears are tools. They were created to assist their wielders… not to spy on or interfere with their lives."
As he finished speaking, Akira's presence slowly faded, vanishing from the consciousness realm.
Ddraig stared at the spot where he had disappeared. His gaze didn't waver for a long time.
Eventually, the massive red dragon lowered his body, curling into a solemn silence.
Now, he was completely cut off from the outside world.
And in this vast, stifling inner space… the only thing left for him was to sleep.
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