Dragon Knight Arc IV – "Possession of a Hero"
Chapter 1 – The Corpse That Walked
The night was calm. The village had been peaceful for six months after the volcano incident.
Children were laughing earlier that day. Farmers spoke about the harvest, and Strom was finally enjoying a quiet life.
But peace doesn't last.
A figure limped into the village square. Its skin was pale, ribs sticking out, and eyes hollow. It collapsed near the holy statue.
A villager ran forward:
"Sir, are you okay?!"
The body jerked, eyes turning red. A thick, black mist leaked from its mouth.
Its broken lips muttered:
"...He-…lp… me…"
Then it smiled, an unnatural twist.
"First… one hundred souls… then… my body returns."
The possessed corpse slammed its hand on the holy statue. CRACK. The marble shattered.
Children screamed.
The thing stood still, whispering to itself:
"This weak body will do… for now."
And thus, Kaizer returned.
Chapter 2 – The Forge of Demons and Dragons
Strom sat in his forge, sweat dripping down his face.
Before him lay demon bones he'd collected from past battles and pure magic steel smelted under enchanted fire. He forged something beyond mortal hands:
Armor: interlocked demon bones with plates of magic steel, enchanted with mana. It glowed faintly blue, absorbing mana from the environment.
Spear: forged from pure steel, but the blade was shaped from a dragon tail scale, crystal blue and sharp enough to cut magic itself.
At its center, a blue gem pulsed with Dragon Aura, giving it a unique ability: absorb any laser-based magic and redirect it.
Wraith leaned against the doorframe, sipping tea.
"What's this, huh? You trying to look cooler than me?"
Strom chuckled: "Just something new… we've had too many close calls."
"A hidden bitc# in my house… working midnight with bones and dragon scales," she smirked, "you're lucky I like idiots."
Strom smiled faintly but deep inside, something felt heavy. His pendant pulsed weakly.
Chapter 3 – The Nightmare
That night, Strom dreamed.
He stood in a battlefield of blood. Villagers' bodies surrounded him, and in front was Wraith, impaled through the chest, whispering:
"Strom… why…?"
Dravyss's massive dragon body lay broken, bleeding blue fire.
A dark voice whispered inside his mind:
"You will lose everything… and it will be your fault."
Strom screamed: "WHO ARE YOU?!"
The voice laughed:
"I am you… the monster you try to hide. You fear me, but one day… you will become me."
He jolted awake, drenched in sweat, hands trembling.
Wraith peeked in:
"Idiot, you okay? You're sweating like a pig."
Strom forced a fake smile: "Yeah… just a bad dream."
But his eyes… carried fear.
Chapter 4 – The Slam
Morning. Wraith brought tea, wearing her usual smug grin.
"Here, drink before you kill someone in training again."
But Strom's vision blurred. He didn't see Wraith — he saw a shadow attacking him.
He reacted instantly: GRAB. He slammed Wraith against the wall, hand on her throat.
"STROM! STOP!" Wraith gasped, clawing his arm.
His eyes refocused, realizing what he'd done. He immediately stepped back, horrified:
"I… I didn't mean—"
Wraith's voice shook, eyes moist:
"If I'm unwanted in your life… fine. I'll leave today."
She turned away.
Strom panicked: "No… please… don't leave me. I'll… I'll go for a walk."
Chapter 5 – The Return of Kaizer
Strom walked aimlessly, guilt eating him alive. He punched a tree repeatedly, bleeding knuckles.
When he returned home, something had changed.
His new armor was gone.
Inside, Wraith stood frozen. At the doorway stood Strom in full armor, but his voice was different:
"You… demon trash… why are you still alive?"
Wraith froze: "Strom…?"
But it wasn't him. It was Kaizer, fully possessing him.
Kaizer lunged forward with the spear, narrowly missing her head, slamming into the wall.
Wraith rolled back, eyes wide: "You're… not him…"
Kaizer laughed using Strom's voice:
"Correct. He's mine now."
He swung again, nearly impaling her, before walking out and laughing manically.
Chapter 6 – Wraith's Fear
Wraith sat under a tree, trembling. For the first time, she feared going outside without Strom.
Her voice broke: "Damn you Strom… why didn't you fight back…?"
Sam appeared: "Wraith, what happened?!"
She explained quickly, tears flowing. Sam clenched his fists:
"Kaizer… the Possession Demon."
Wraith's eyes widened: "That name… you know him?"
Sam: "Old legend. He controls people… and once he does, they never come back."
Wraith whispered: "I'll bring him back. Even if I die."
Chapter 7 – Chaos in the Village
In the village center, Strom (Kaizer) laughed maniacally, tossing villagers like toys.
"Fear me! I am your protector… your god!"
Sam cast a sealing spell, slowing him down for a moment.
Wraith leaped at him, trying her old move, grabbing his neck.
Kaizer smirked: "Old tricks? Worthless." and threw her aside like a doll.
But something was glowing — the pendant around Strom's neck.
Sam shouted: "The pendant! That's Dravyss' key!"
Chapter 8 – The Dragon Arrives
The pendant shone blinding blue. The ground cracked, heat surged, and Dravyss emerged, her massive dragon form towering over buildings.
Her voice shook the air:
"Why… son? Why let darkness in?!"
Kaizer laughed: "This body is mine now, dragon. Want it back? Come take it."
Dravyss hesitated, voice trembling:
"I don't want to hurt you… Strom…"
Kaizer roared, charging with the spear. Dravyss finally snapped: "FORGIVE ME, SON!"
She slammed Strom into the ground, her claws piercing the enchanted armor, drawing blood.
Wraith screamed: "STOP! YOU'RE KILLING HIM!"
Dravyss cried as she attacked harder:
"Better a broken son… than a dead world."
Chapter 9 – The Breaking Point
Kaizer's voice echoed: "You can't stop me, dragon! I'll make you kill your son."
Dravyss used flames to weaken Strom, forcing him on one knee.
Wraith crawled to him, tears streaming. She removed his helmet, cupping his face.
"Strom… are you in there? Please… come back…"
Kaizer smirked: "Too late."
Wraith clenched her teeth, looking at Dravyss:
"Mom… forgive me for this."
And then she slapped Strom so hard that he collapsed to the ground. The shock shattered Kaizer's possession, black mist spilling out.
Dravyss immediately roasted it to ashes.
Chapter 10 – Aftermath
Strom woke weakly, Wraith kneeling beside him, eyes wet.
"You okay, idiot?"
He smiled faintly: "Yeah… thanks… for the slap."
Sam grinned: "Legendary… strongest knight defeated by one slap."
Dravyss lowered her head, tears falling:
"My son… you're safe."
Strom whispered: "Sorry… for making you do that."
The village slowly returned to peace, but Strom looked at his hands, whispering:
"I need to be stronger… not just in power… but in heart."