I FOUND A DOOR TO TENSURA AND BECAME BROKEN IN THE REAL WORLD TOO-Chapter 29: A Meeting with the Storm Dragon

Weeks had passed, and life returned to a steady rhythm. Yuuya's Grandpa's house was finally fully rebuilt—a modest yet beautiful home standing proudly on its plot. The contractors had done an excellent job, creating a sturdy, elegant structure that blended perfectly into the serene surroundings. The wooden porch overlooked the lush greenery, and the interior was simple but cozy—fitted with modern amenities while still preserving its rustic charm.

After overseeing the final touches, Yuuya took a deep breath, admiring the completed work.

"Finally..." he exhaled with satisfaction, running his hand over the smooth wooden railing.

Wanting more time to train and explore the Cardinal World, Yuuya made arrangements with his school, claiming a family emergency and requesting an extended leave of absence. Thanks to his impeccable grades and reputation, the school approved his request without much resistance.

With his affairs in his own world settled, Yuuya returned to the Cardinal World. As promised, he visited Blumund to keep his word to Lexia, Owen, and the king.

However, things didn't go as smoothly as he'd hoped.

When Yuuya arrived at the Blumund Kingdom, he was immediately escorted to the royal castle. The moment he set foot in the audience chamber, Arnold von Alceria, Lexia's father, nearly unsheathed his sword on sight.

The Slash Sword Greacle, a national treasure, gleamed menacingly as the king stood from his throne, his eyes blazing with jealous fury.

"YOU DARE SHOW YOUR FACE HERE, YOU SCOUNDREL?!" Arnold bellowed, his voice shaking the hall.

Yuuya's eyes widened in surprise, but before he could even utter a word, Arnold swung the sword downward, aiming a mighty slash at him.

"Whoa! What the hell?!" Yuuya yelped, narrowly dodging the attack. The sword strike split the marble floor, sending splinters of stone flying.

"I'LL CARVE YOU INTO PIECES, YOU SEDUCER!" Arnold roared, his face turning red with rage.

Owen and the castle guards immediately rushed in, restraining the king as he swung wildly.

"Your Majesty, please! You'll destroy the castle!" Owen shouted, struggling to hold the king back.

"SILENCE! HE'S TRYING TO STEAL MY PRECIOUS LEXIAAAAA!"

Lexia, of course, came rushing into the hall, her eyes sparkling with delight when she saw Yuuya.

"Yuuya-sama! You've returned!" she squealed with joy, running toward him.

Yuuya barely had time to acknowledge her before Arnold roared again, breaking free from the guards' hold.

"YOU BASTARD! DON'T YOU DARE LOOK AT MY DAUGHTER!"

Lexia, utterly ignoring her father's rampage, clung to Yuuya's arm, beaming brightly.

"I knew you'd come back for me!" she declared, practically glowing with joy.

"...I think I'm going to die," Yuuya muttered under his breath, sweat dripping down his face as Arnold swung the sword wildly, forcing him to dodge for his life.

Eventually, after a lengthy chase, Owen managed to subdue the king, and Yuuya made his escape, promising the royals that he would return to help if needed.

After parting ways with the Blumund Kingdom, Yuuya traveled deeper into the Great Jura Forest. During his time in Blumund, he had made inquiries and confirmed that Rimuru had not yet reincarnated.

"Huh... Veldora's been sealed for almost 300 years, huh?" Yuuya mused aloud, resting under a large tree as he flipped through the Tensura book again.

"That means Rimuru will be here soon. I should go and meet Veldora before that happens."

The idea sparked something inside him—an opportunity.

"If I can fight the monsters Rimuru fought, it'll be great training. Plus, maybe Veldora can give me some insight on Ultimate Skills."

Without hesitation, Yuuya made his way toward Veldora's cave.

The cave's entrance was just as described in the book—dark, ominous, and foreboding. The air was thick with dense magicules, making the atmosphere feel heavy and oppressive. The cave walls were rough and jagged, with clusters of glowing crystals faintly illuminating the gloom.

As Yuuya ventured deeper, he encountered wave after wave of monsters—the same ones Rimuru had faced in the book.

"Come on!" Yuuya roared, facing down a swarm of giant venomous snakes. With a sharp flick of his wrist, he unleashed a barrage of [Water Spears], piercing through the serpents' scales.

More monsters came—Blood Bats, Ghost Wolves, and Armored Beetles—but none stood a chance against him.

With every enemy slain, his power grew.

"Level up!" the status notifications kept flashing in his vision, and he grinned, feeling the power surging through him.

Despite his rapid growth, he still hadn't acquired a Unique or Ultimate Skill.

"Tch... still nothing, huh?" he muttered in frustration, his eyes narrowing.

He clenched his fists.

"That lucky bastard Rimuru... he reincarnated with two or three Unique Skills right off the bat. Ugh."

After hours of fighting, Yuuya finally reached the inner chamber.

As he approached, Yuuya suddenly heard it—a deep, reverberating voice that shook the entire cave.

"HOOOH? A HUMAN?"

The walls trembled slightly as the voice echoed around him.

"COME CLOSER, LITTLE HUMAN!"

Yuuya's golden eyes widened slightly, but he quickly steadied himself. He knew exactly who this was.

"That voice... Veldora."

Despite feeling the immense pressure, Yuuya pressed forward into the grand chamber. His breath caught at the sight before him.

Veldora Tempest stood before him—an enormous, majestic dragon, sealed behind a barrier of light. His massive form was covered in brilliant blue scales, shimmering with a faint divine aura. His eyes, golden and fierce, gleamed with power. He was as large as a skyscraper, filling the entire cavern with his imposing presence.

"HAAHAAHAA!" Veldora's thunderous laughter rang out.

"A HUMAN... SO CLOSE TO ME AND NOT DEAD?!" He grinned wickedly, his razor-sharp fangs glinting.

"YOU MUST BE QUITE SPECIAL!"

Yuuya, feigning ignorance, tilted his head.

"Die? Why would I die?"

Veldora's large eyes narrowed slightly, his amusement deepening.

"FOOLISH HUMAN! DO YOU NOT FEEL IT? THE MAGICULE PRESSURE AROUND ME WOULD KILL MOST BEINGS INSTANTLY!"

Yuuya, smirking slightly, shrugged.

"Oh, that? Yeah... I felt something weird, but it didn't bother me. Probably because I can use magic now."

"HOOOOOH? MAGIC, EH?" Veldora's eyes gleamed with interest.

They began to converse, with Yuuya pretending to be a reincarnated human, keeping the existence of the door a secret.

Veldora recounted his past—his battle with the hero, his imprisonment, and his siblings.

"MY BROTHER... VELDANAVA, THE STAR KING DRAGON... HE WAS THE STRONGEST BEING IN EXISTENCE. BUT HE FELL... AND NOW ONLY WE TRUE DRAGONS REMAIN."

Yuuya's eyes sparkled as Veldora shared knowledge of Demon Lords, Skills, and magic.

Yuuya smirked to himself.

"Staying here with him... might be the best training I could ever ask for."

I stayed with Veldora for several weeks, absorbing as much knowledge from him as I possibly could. The Storm Dragon was an endless well of wisdom, far more insightful than I ever expected. Despite his brash and carefree demeanor, he possessed a treasure trove of information about magic, skills, and the laws of reality in the Cardinal World.

As I listened, I couldn't help but reflect on what I knew from the book, That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime.

"Rimuru was kind of naïve, huh?" I muttered to myself one evening, leaning against the cool stone wall of the cave.

I thought back to how Rimuru had hesitated, held back, or simply didn't maximize his potential early on. Despite possessing incredible skills and abilities, he sometimes acted too cautious or merciful. While that was admirable, I knew that kindness had its limits in a world like this.

I clenched my fists.

"I won't be making that mistake."

In a world where magic and monsters existed, power was everything.

"The strong rule and survive. The weak die... or serve." My voice was firm and cold, and the truth of that statement settled heavily in my chest.

I stared into the glowing seal that surrounded Veldora, watching the faint golden runes pulse with ethereal light. The pressure of his magic was overwhelming, even though he was sealed. It was a stark reminder of how far I still had to go.

"I won't die... and I definitely won't serve." I vowed quietly to myself.

One evening, while we sat in the cavern, Veldora's booming laughter echoed against the walls, his voice filled with playful arrogance.

"HAAHAAHAA! YOU'RE NOT SO BAD, HUMAN!" he declared, the force of his voice sending small vibrations through the stone.

"YOU'VE GOT GUTS COMING THIS FAR. I THINK I'M STARTING TO LIKE YOU!"

I smirked slightly, already used to his theatrical nature.

"Well, if you like me so much, why don't you teach me something useful?" I asked, leaning casually against a boulder.

Veldora's massive golden eyes narrowed slightly in surprise before he grinned widely.

"OH? TEACH YOU, HUH?" He let out a deep, rumbling chuckle, clearly amused.

"AND WHAT MAKES YOU THINK A HUMAN CAN HANDLE THE TEACHINGS OF A TRUE DRAGON?"

I didn't flinch. Instead, I held his gaze with confidence, something that even Rimuru hadn't done at first.

"Because I'm not just any human." My voice was calm but firm, the weight of my determination clear.

"And I don't intend to stay weak. I want power—real power."

Veldora stared at me for a long moment, then grinned devilishly, baring his razor-sharp fangs.

"HAAAHAAAHAA! I LIKE YOUR SPIRIT!" His thunderous laughter echoed through the chamber, shaking the very stone beneath my feet.

Then his expression grew slightly serious.

"UNFORTUNATELY, I CANNOT USE MY POWERS WHILE I AM SEALED." He scowled slightly, his massive claws scraping the rocky floor in frustration.

"HOWEVER..." He leaned closer, his giant eyes boring into me.

"I CAN GUIDE YOU. TEACH YOU HOW TO WIELD YOUR MAGIC AND MASTER YOUR SKILLS."

His voice lowered slightly, almost reverent.

"POWER ISN'T JUST ABOUT FORCE, HUMAN." His golden eyes narrowed sharply, his voice turning gravelly with authority.

"IT'S ABOUT BECOMING ONE WITH YOUR ABILITIES. UNIQUE SKILLS ARE A STEP INTO THE REALM OF REALITY MANIPULATION, BUT ULTIMATE SKILLS..." his voice rumbled with admiration and menace,

"...THEY ARE POWER ITSELF."

I listened intently, absorbing every word.

"YOU MUST REACH DEEP INSIDE YOURSELF." His voice became low and commanding.

"FORGET EVERYTHING AROUND YOU. FOCUS ON YOUR INNERMOST DESIRES. THAT IS WHERE THE POWER LIES."

I nodded slowly, steeling myself.

"Got it. Let's do this."

I sat cross-legged on the cold stone floor, closing my eyes as Veldora's voice guided me.

"CONCENTRATE." His deep voice resonated in the cavern.

"FEEL THE FLOW OF YOUR MAGICULES. LET THEM COURSE THROUGH YOUR BODY."

I took a slow breath, then another.

At first, it was difficult. The ambient magic from the cave was so thick that it clouded my senses.

But gradually, I could feel it—the magic within me, flowing like molten energy in my veins.

I imagined myself diving deeper into my being.

Slowly, I felt like I was plunging into a vast ocean of energy, drifting weightlessly in a sea of shimmering light.

"Good... now go deeper." Veldora's voice rumbled softly, a rare gentleness in his tone.

"Find the source of your strength—the core of your being."

I focused intensely, cutting off all external thoughts.

Then, it happened.

I saw strange lights flickering in the dark void of my mind—wisps of silver and gold swirling together.

I could feel the raw essence of my power, pulsing faintly, like a heartbeat.

I reached out, seeking it.

"Come on..." I muttered softly to myself.

"I need power... I need more power."

The lights pulsed, faintly responding.

"I want a Unique Skill." My voice was firm.

"I want to be stronger. Strong enough to stand above monsters, Demon Lords, and even True Dragons!"

Suddenly, the lights surged violently, flaring into a brilliant, blinding glow.

And then—I heard it.

A mysterious, ethereal voice echoed inside my mind:

[You have acquired the Unique Skill: "Sovereign Dominion."]

My eyes snapped open, glowing with golden light, and I felt a wave of power explode from within me, rushing through my entire body.

I stared at my hands in awe, watching arcane energy flicker around my fingers.

"Sovereign Dominion...?" I whispered.

Veldora's eyes widened slightly.

"HOOOOOH?" He grinned wickedly, clearly impressed.

"YOU'VE DONE IT, HUMAN! YOU'VE AWAKENED A UNIQUE SKILL!"

I quickly focused on my status screen, analyzing the new skill.

Unique Skill: Sovereign Dominion

Effect 1 – Reality Authority: Grants the user partial dominion over the local area. You can alter terrain, disrupt magic, and manipulate physical matter at will.

Effect 2 – Command Aura: Exudes an overwhelming presence that can cause weaker monsters and beings to fall into submission or paralysis.

Effect 3 – Spatial Subjugation: Allows the user to create barriers or warp small areas of space to their advantage.

Effect 4 – Energy Drain: Absorbs a portion of the opponent's magicule energy during combat, reducing their stamina and magic pool while simultaneously replenishing the user's.

My eyes widened slightly at the new effect.

"Energy Drain...?" I murmured, feeling a wicked grin form on my face.

"Now that's useful."

I flexed my fingers slowly, and I could feel the new ability within me, like tendrils of magic reaching outward, eager to latch onto a target.

"With this... I can gradually steal my opponent's strength while fighting."

Veldora's golden eyes narrowed slightly, noticing the sinister shift in my aura.

"OH? YOU'VE DISCOVERED SOMETHING INTERESTING, HAVEN'T YOU?" he rumbled curiously.

I turned to face him, my eyes gleaming with confidence.

"Yeah... it seems this skill is more potent than I thought." I said, clenching my fist firmly, feeling the power surge through my veins.

"I can drain my enemy's magicules in combat... weakening them while making myself stronger."

Veldora's eyebrows shot up, and then he grinned wickedly.

"HAAAAHAAAHAA! NOT BAD, HUMAN!" he roared in approval, his booming laughter shaking the cavern walls.

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"WITH AN ABILITY LIKE THAT, YOU'LL HAVE A MASSIVE EDGE IN BATTLE! YOU CAN WEAR DOWN STRONGER OPPONENTS, SAPPING THEIR POWER LITTLE BY LITTLE!"

I smirked, the weight of my newfound power settling comfortably on my shoulders.

Of course, just having the skill wasn't enough. I needed to test it out—to master it.