Chapter 237: Aftermath (13)
Chapter 237: Aftermath (13)
Even Tiamat was surprised by the fact that Han Shin had become a Dragon Knight.
As a dragon herself, she had maintained a moderate level of interaction with others of her kind and had accumulated vast knowledge, giving her a deep understanding of dragon history.
Throughout the long ages, Dragon Knights were rare, peculiar beings that appeared only at great intervals.
The fact that a dragon—the strongest of all mortal races—could commune with and share its power with an intelligent being of far lesser strength was a phenomenon that even dragons found incredibly mysterious.
Though the exact reason for how one became a Dragon Knight remained unknown, there were those born with a truly unique talent...
And that person was Han Shin.
Tiamat, who had been sitting in her chair, approached Han Shin.
She drifted through the air, her movements so natural and fluid that they didn't seem the least bit awkward.
Coming face-to-face with him, she stared as if looking at a marvel of the world and spoke.
"This is the first time I have seen a Dragon Knight with my own eyes. I had only heard rumors of their existence, but this is truly fascinating."
Han Shin hadn't expected her to approach so blatantly close. Having never experienced such a thing before, he felt a wave of awkwardness and let out a sheepish laugh. "Haha..."
This was the first time Tiamat had ever taken such an interest in a human male.
In truth, while she belonged to the faction of Benevolent Gods, her temperament differed slightly from the typical image of such deities.
Until now, she hadn't necessarily felt compassion or affection for humans.
As a haughty dragon, she was a being who had only ever looked down upon all other existences from above.
When she was a dragon, she had acted entirely as she pleased; she was a cranky, violent creature feared by all.
In fact, it was more accurate to say her personality had mellowed after becoming a god.
She had attained a form of enlightenment, transcending the mortal realm to become an immortal.
Thus, while she originally possessed an affinity for chaos, she had become more neutralized, leaning toward the side of the Benevolent Gods.
Feeling burdened by Tiamat’s intense gaze as she hovered close to him, Han Shin felt the need to say something.
'Ah... come to think of it...'
"Tiamat-nim."
"Yes, speak."
"Did you summon me here specifically?"
Han Shin was curious about the space he currently occupied.
The pure white expanse felt like a Sanctuary, yet it felt fundamentally different at its core.
Tiamat gave a thin smile at Han Shin’s question and answered.
"You noticed something was different. I did not summon your physical body; I have brought your spirit here. Since you and I share a deep spiritual bond, I am able to call upon you in this manner."
"I see..."
He had felt a slight sense of dissonance for a while now.
It was definitely his own body, and he had his senses, yet he couldn't shake the strange, floaty feeling of being in a daze.
Han Shin nodded, clenching and unclenching his fists as he confirmed the disconnect in his sensations.
'Hmm... his talent is indeed exceptional.'
Tiamat noted how Han Shin had sensed the anomaly and questioned it even before she explained it. Seeing his sharp intuition, she reaffirmed his talent once more.
The fact that he had already become a Dragon Knight meant his talent was peerless; there was nothing more to be said.
To recover her Holy Power, Tiamat was currently in a state of isolation within her own private space, drifting in a light sleep.
She had done this for her own safety, yet she had watched every bit of Han Shin’s performance as he successfully thwarted the demons' attempts to tear down the Dimensional Barrier.
No, it wasn't just the fighting—she had watched everything from his training to his daily life.
While Tiamat was resting in a space devoid of others, monitoring the state of the Dimensional Barrier while half-awake mentally, he had provided her with a source of entertainment.
It wasn't something she had intended, but that was the result.
'That aside... does that really feel so good...?'
Glancing at Han Shin’s form, Tiamat recalled the scenes of him mating with the women, having observed his every move.
From a simple perspective, it was an act to produce offspring.
However, seeing how every woman embraced by Han Shin seemed to feel immense pleasure, their bodies trembling in ecstasy, she couldn't help but feel curious.
Under normal circumstances, Tiamat wouldn't have given it a second thought.
As a haughty Dragon God, she had no reason to watch the sexual acts of lesser intelligent beings.
She knew that for her followers to receive power from Han Shin, doing so through bodily fluids was the most effective method, and thus she knew they would engage in mating.
Even knowing this, the sight of Han Shin and his women having sex had been a stimulus for Tiamat.
She could tell her Proxy and followers truly desired and loved one another just by watching them, but at the same time, she wondered, 'What does that feel like?'
Currently, they were facing each other as visualized spiritual bodies, so there was no way to verify this.
'I shall have to save that for another time...'
Tiamat eventually turned her gaze away and continued her explanation of the Dragon Knight to Han Shin.
"The power you recently awakened seems to have its roots in the power I possessed when I was a dragon. I used to prey upon all forms of energy, regardless of their type, and make them my own. Your power appears to be identical to that."
"Ah... I see."
Han Shin nodded as Tiamat explained that he had become a Dragon Knight by connecting to the attributes she held during her time as a dragon, using his recently awakened power as an example.
"Likely no Awakener on Earth will be able to overcome your physical body. It is said that a Dragon Knight gains a physique comparable to the dragon they are contracted with... You may have full confidence in yourself."
Tiamat knew how incredibly strong she had been as a dragon, and she spoke to Han Shin with absolute certainty.
In a way, it was a statement that could be seen as arrogant.
However, to Han Shin, Tiamat didn't seem arrogant at all.
"I won't let you down."
Instead, he interpreted it positively as words of encouragement to build his confidence.
Pleased by his reaction, Tiamat reached out again and patted Han Shin on the head.
He was being treated like a small child, and while he had felt awkward earlier, the feeling was different now.
"I wish to speak with you further, but it seems I have reached my limit. We must part for now."
Tiamat spoke with a hint of regret in her voice, realizing that her ability to maintain this mental connection was nearing its end.
Since she was currently recovering and not in her peak state, there was no reason to force the connection to continue. It was best to finish what needed to be said and return to her recovery.
"Yes, I understand."
Han Shin didn't ask any more questions and immediately complied.
He figured she had her reasons and decided to follow her lead.
He was her Proxy, after all.
Her will was always the top priority.
Tiamat found this aspect of Han Shin even more to her liking and severed the connection with a smile.
With a flash of light, Han Shin’s vision flickered...
The next moment, Han Shin realized he was lying on his bed.
He had been about to check his smartphone while sitting on the edge of the bed, but it seemed he had fallen backward into a deep sleep.
'I have to tell everyone that I met Tiamat-nim.'
Han Shin immediately got up and hurriedly called the women together.
Startled by his sudden summons, they gathered quickly, wondering what had happened.
Kang Yujin had just returned home and was in the middle of exchanging brief messages with the US and Korean branches.
When Han Shin called, she told them to wait and that she would contact them later before coming out.
"Shin-a, did something happen?"
"Yeah. I just met Tiamat-nim."
"Huh? Really?"
As Kang Yujin, Grace, Laysia, and Sitri all reacted with surprise, Han Shin slowly explained the situation.
He told them that Tiamat had been watching their actions while in her light sleep and that she had summoned his spirit to have a conversation and give him a warning.
Hearing this, all the women felt a natural sense of gratitude toward Tiamat for taking an interest in them and continuing to look out for them.
"She said the cracks in the Dimensional Barrier have grown larger because of this attack, so we need to be even more wary of the demons."
Everyone’s expression stiffened at Han Shin’s words.
It was the realization of their fears, so their reaction was only natural. They were incredibly grateful that Tiamat had warned them in advance.
Kang Yujin immediately stood up.
"Then I'll inform the Association right away."
"Yeah, please do, Noona."
This wasn't a matter they could handle alone; everyone needed to know and prepare, so it was best to spread the word quickly.