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Chapter 159: Oath of the Dragon Holy Knight
【Oath of the Dragon Holy Knight】 is a Faction Subclass derived from the Paladin, naturally requiring a sacred vow—just like the Paladin, it harnesses the power of the oath through the Holy Vow Spell.
[Create the oath for this Faction Subclass.]
Kai Xiusu pondered for a moment, then, considering the reality of the Kingdom of Ashen, decided to adapt the Oath of Conquest as inspiration.
Fire danced wildly in the air, swirling into jagged, burning letters—
【Oath of Dragon Affinity】
Paladins who swear this oath will have the Oath of Dragon Affinity branded onto their upper arms.
Extinction of Hope: Merely defeating an enemy in battle is not enough. Your victory must be so overwhelming, so absolute, that it shatters the enemy’s will to fight forever. Swords end lives. Fear ends nations.
Enforcement of Order by Iron Hand: Once conquest is complete, tolerate no dissent. Those who uphold the Kingdom’s Order shall be honored, elevated to noble status. Those who defy it shall be punished—reduced to ash, a grim warning to all who dare oppose the Kingdom.
The Dragon Lord Above All: Kai Xiusu Claudew Noirikexius is your Bloodline’s sovereign, your spirit’s master, and your very Soul’s ruler. You must obey the Red Dragon’s commands without question, unto the end of time. To defy him is to invite your own annihilation.
Kai Xiusu commanded: "Recite your oath."
"Yes, Master."
Fried dropped to one knee, gazing upward at the blazing words in the air. A memory stirred—twelve years ago, when he had sworn allegiance as a Lionheart Knight. Back then, Duke Leo—vibrant, triumphant—had placed his sword upon Fried’s shoulder, bestowing the honor of the Lionheart Alliance with a heart full of fire.
But time had turned. Now, Fried stood as a follower of the Dragon, a man who would soon become one of the Red Dragon’s instruments of conquest across the world.
Yet his heart felt only quiet acceptance. No turmoil. No regret. After confronting his true self, he knew clearly: he had always been a man of benefits, not ideals. He was never the knight Tariq had hoped for.
So he spoke, voice steady:
"Extinction of Hope. Enforcement of Order by Iron Hand. The Dragon Lord Above All."
With a crackling roar, the three lines of fire burned into his upper arm, leaving behind a faintly glowing, charred mark pulsing with inner flame.
"Good," said the Red Dragon, its sharp claw pressing lightly against Fried’s arm. No force needed—skin split instantly, blood welling forth.
The blood ignited the oath. The words flared with fiery light, binding the magic to Fried’s very being. The oath now resonated with the Red Dragon’s strength, forming a sacred thread between man and dragon—forging a unique Holy Vow Spell.
Thus, the Faction Subclass was complete.
【Oath of the Dragon Holy Knight】:
The Oath of the Dragon Holy Knight is a unique order of Paladins—some driven by the pursuit of immense strength, others by the desire for endless life, and many by a hunger for war and conquest. All seek the baptism of Blood and Fire. Yet they share one truth: unyielding allegiance to the Master of the Kingdom of Ashen—the Red Dragon, Kai Xiusu.
They have abandoned their former justice. Their armor is adorned with spoils taken from fallen foes. Their enemies are consumed by fire, their deaths a brutal warning to all who defy the Dragon’s will. Unlike ordinary Paladins, those who break their oath do not become Oathbreakers. Instead, they burn—both body and soul—consumed in the most agonizing death imaginable.
When the Dragon’s Roar echoes across the earth, the Oath of the Dragon Holy Knights emerge in perfect formation from the horizon. They deliver merciless, blood-soaked endings to their enemies, offering their lives as sacrifice to their Dragon Lord.
[In addition to the Paladin’s core abilities, the Oath of the Dragon Holy Knight gains the following Traits:]
- At 3rd Level: 【Dragon Vow Spell】, 【Channel Dragon Power: Dragon Aura】, 【Channel Dragon Power: Dragon Vein Link】
- 【Dragon’s Presence】: You may channel your Dragon Power to project an overwhelming aura of dread. If an enemy fails their saving throw, they are seized by fear, trembling for a full minute.
- 【Dragon Vein Bond】: You may channel your Dragon Power to create a chain of spiritual fire linking you to other Oath of the Dragon Holy Knights. All linked members share damage equally. Whenever any one of you is struck, the chain flares with fire, burning nearby enemies.
- At 6th Level: You gain the ability granted by your Sacred Oath: 【The Dragon Lord’s Descent】
When twelve or more Oath of the Dragon Holy Knights recite their Sacred Oath in unison, they summon a Phantom Red Dragon of Flame—manifesting the will of Kai Xiusu upon the world. This phantom is an exact replica of Kai Xiusu in appearance and power, its strength determined by the number and might of the knights invoking it. The maximum power it can achieve is equal to Kai Xiusu’s True Form.
- At 9th Level: You gain the ability granted by your Sacred Oath: 【Scorching Radiance】
As long as you are not incapacitated, you continuously emit a Scorching Radiance aura. This aura drastically increases ambient temperature, amplifies Fire damage, inflicts the Burned condition on enemies, and grants allies a euphoric state. When enough Oath of the Dragon Holy Knights emit this Radiance simultaneously, they can trigger a volcanic eruption.
After reviewing the full details of the Oath of the Dragon Holy Knight, Kai Xiusu exhaled a breath thick with the scent of sulfur.
"An excellent Faction Subclass."
"And… oddly familiar."
He paused, then ordered Fried to test his newly acquired abilities.
"Yes, Master."
Fried obeyed without hesitation. He channeled the power.
【Channel Dragon Power: Dragon Aura】
A familiar, albeit weak, draconic presence radiated from him—faint compared to the Red Dragon’s true might.
"Continue."
【Channel Dragon Power: Dragon Vein Link】
A crimson spiritual chain wrapped around his body, pulsing with searing heat—yet no other knight was linked to it.
Kai Xiusu watched, eyes narrowed, his golden vertical pupils flickering with an unnatural light.
So it is.
This is an extension of my own strength.
With the creation of this Faction Subclass, Kai Xiusu felt his power stretch outward—transmitting through the Bloodline Bond to every Oath of the Dragon Holy Knight. Every time Fried cast a Dragon Vow Spell, Kai Xiusu felt it—the surge of power, the resonance of his own essence.
This was not theft. Not mimicry. It was extension. A manifestation of the Red Dragon’s divine magic, amplified through his chosen followers.
"This form… it resembles…"
"Divine Spell?"
Yet even that word felt distant. The gods were beyond reach.
For now, Kai Xiusu felt only triumph. Another powerful Faction Subclass was born. The Kingdom of Ashen had gained a new weapon—one that would burn the world to ash in his name.
"Fried," he commanded. "I order you to construct the Chamber of Dragon Oath within Northwind Keep. Train more Oath of the Dragon Holy Knights—quickly."
"Yes, Master."
Fried knelt on one knee, accepting the order with quiet reverence.
(End of Chapter)
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