Izroth suddenly felt as if his entire body was thrown into a sea of flames.

  However, the sensation only lasted a few seconds before the raging heat transformed into a gentle warmth.

  Izroth’s living armor had a "heartbeat". Or, at least, that was the best way he knew how to describe it.

  In reality, the armor was a part of him, yet it was able to "breathe" on its own like a separate living entity.

  This feeling had always existed ever since the armor first chose Izroth as its owner back at the Sky Palace. However, the sensation he felt after the Apparel of Insatiable Transcendence evolved could be likened to a stronger heartbeat.

  If Izroth had to make a comparison, it was similar to someone in a deep slumber suddenly being jolted awake. Their heartbeat would shift from a calm and steady pace to a strong pulse.

  Izroth inspected his armor and immediately noticed the changes that occurred after its evolution.

  Izroth’s eyes were instantly drawn to the newly unlocked skill of his armor, Immortal Persona.

  Armor Name: Apparel of Insatiable Transcendence(Soulbound)

  Armor Rank: Growth Type

  Armor Level: 51……

  *«Immortal Persona» - Allows the user to access the «Immortal Persona» of living armors and tap into their true power. The user must have an established link with the «Immortal Persona» to be bestowed «Authority». The greater the user’s «Authority», the more access they are granted to the abilities of the «Immortal Persona» they call forth. If the user’s «Authority» is too low, the «Immortal Persona» can refuse their call. [Immortal Persona(s): ???, Dragon Lord of the Abyss]

  It did not take long for Izroth to finish looking over the information of the new skill; however, there were many points of uncertainty present.

  Izroth’s eyes landed on the ’???’ displayed among the listed Immortal Personas as he tried to call it forth.

  〈System Alert: Recognizing «Authority»……〉


  〈System Alert: Insufficient «Authority»!〉


  〈System Alert: «Immortal Persona: ???» has refused your call!〉


  Izroth’s attempt to call forth the unknown Immortal Persona failed.

  A few seconds later, he tried again; however, he met with the same end result.

  Since he did not have enough Authority to call the unknown Immortal Persona, he could only turn to what remained for potential answers.

  〈System Alert: Recognizing «Authority»……〉


  〈System Alert: «Authority» recognized as Low Level!〉


  〈System Alert: Establishing active link with «Immortal Persona: Dragon Lord of the Abyss»……〉


  〈System Alert: Active link established!〉


  〈System Alert: «Immortal Persona: Dragon Lord of the Abyss» has answered your call!〉


  Izroth could clearly hear the sound of a familiar voice. Without a doubt, it belonged to the Dragon Lord of the Abyss!

  However, oddly enough, none of the nearby soldiers appeared to react to the boisterous voice.

  Izroth was somewhat surprised by the Dragon Lord of the Abyss’ prompt responses that seemed too well-timed to be a mere coincidence.

  Izroth shook his head as he inwardly sighed. This Dragon Lord of the Abyss did not seem as though it was willing to cooperate.

  While Izroth had not fully grasped how the Authority for the Immortal Personas worked, he speculated that with his Low level of Authority over the Dragon Lord of the Abyss, it should have been able to reject his call. But, it had instead chosen to establish a link and answer without putting up much of a fight.

  The issue was that the Dragon Lord of the Abyss was incredibly prideful—at least, that was the case when it was not under the immediate threat of being exterminated.

  Of course, Izroth knew of no method to actually erase the Dragon Lord of the Abyss, but it had no way of knowing that.

  Izroth was not entirely against the idea of helping the Dragon Lord of the Abyss obtain a new body. That is, if it proved helpful and, more importantly, if it was even possible for him to do so.

  At the moment, Izroth lacked the method or knowledge to produce or procure a living armor at will; however, he had something at his disposal that was undoubtedly his best chance. The skill Unparalleled Craftsman! With it, the likelihood of him being able to craft a living armor of his own in the future was not an impossibility.

  The Dragon Lord of the Abyss fell silent as if he suddenly entered into a deep state of thought.

  After nearly one breath of time, Izroth received another set of alerts from the system.

  〈System Alert: «Authority» for the «Immortal Persona: Dragon Lord of the Abyss» has risen from Low Level to Low-Mid Level!〉


  〈System Alert: Your «Authority» with the «Immortal Persona: Dragon Lord of the Abyss» is now high enough to access a portion of the skill «Dragon’s Mark»!〉


  〈System Alert: «Authority» for the «Immortal Persona: Dragon Lord of the Abyss» has risen from Low-Mid Level to Mid Level!〉


  〈System Alert: Your «Authority» with the «Immortal Persona: Dragon Lord of the Abyss» is now

  〈System Alert: «Immortal Persona: Dragon Lord of the Abyss» has severed the active link! [Cooldown: 24 hours]〉