To this day, the Crimson Ultimate hero still held an almost mythical status in the world of Glory Lords X—a legend among legends.
Ethan knew that better than anyone.
No exaggeration: this was the kind of existence that entire factions would go to war over, just for a chance to claim it.
And now, somehow, he’d ended up with it again—completely out of the blue. Like winning the lottery without even buying a ticket. When luck hits, you just gotta roll with it.
Right then, the Kirin egg in Ethan’s hands began to tremble. A faint cracking sound followed as tiny fractures spread across the shell.
A slick, goo-covered little head poked out from the broken shell, eyes still shut tight, looking dazed and clueless—just like a newborn.
Ethan froze for a second, a soft smile tugging at his lips. It reminded him of the first time he’d met Seraphina and Cicero—those early, innocent moments.
With practiced ease, he scooped the tiny creature into his arms, cradling it gently. Then he picked up a piece of the broken eggshell and held it up to the little one’s mouth.
"Here, eat this. Careful now—don’t choke."
The baby Kirin blinked up at him, then eagerly crunched down on the shell with a series of sharp crack-crack sounds, munching away like it was the best thing it had ever tasted.
As it ate, the little Kirin seemed to perk up. It wriggled in Ethan’s arms, clumsily climbing up his chest until it reached his shoulder. Then, with a tiny pink tongue, it gave Ethan’s cheek a few affectionate licks.
Seraphina, watching from the side, blinked in surprise. Her eyes softened for a moment as she murmured under her breath, "What a cute little guy..."
"Oh yeah?" Ethan grinned, glancing over at her. "You were just when you were little—clingy and adorable."
"Was not..." Seraphina froze, a faint blush creeping up her cheeks.
"Ha! Seraphina’s blushing! Oh my god, this is gold!" Elyra burst out laughing, practically doubling over.
Seraphina was usually all steel and fire—tough, no-nonsense, and always ready to throw down. Seeing her flustered ? It was like spotting a unicorn in the wild. A once-in-a-lifetime event.
Even Cicero and Balthazar couldn’t help but chuckle, though they kept it low-key—no one wanted to be on the receiving end of Seraphina’s wrath.
"Oh, so little Elyra’s feeling bold today, huh? Laughing at me? Let’s see how you !"
"Nooo, Seraphina, I’m sorry! I take it back! I was wrong! Please have mercy!"
Seraphina snapped back to her usual self in an instant—fierce and fiery. She pounced on Elyra, who was now playing the part of the helpless victim, flailing dramatically as Seraphina "punished" her.
Ethan couldn’t hold back his laughter anymore. The whole scene was just too good.
The baby Kirin tilted its head, watching Seraphina and Elyra’s antics with wide, curious eyes. It waved its tiny paws in the air, clearly entertained, even if it didn’t fully understand what was going on.
Ethan reached up and gently stroked the little creature’s forehead, his voice warm and full of affection.
"Alright, little guy. From now on, you’re one of us. Let’s take care of each other, yeah?"
The baby Kirin nuzzled against Ethan’s chest, nodding its tiny head and letting out a soft, playful growl.
At the same time, Ethan opened up the creature’s status panel...
Level: 1 (Max level: 90. Each level grants 3 attribute points. Attribute points can be distributed among the four core stats. Below level 15 is considered the juvenile stage, with stats at one-third of adult values. No attribute points are gained during the juvenile stage.)
Tier: Crimson Ultimate Hero
Water Magic Mastery (Level 1)
Sea God: When in any water-based environment, all attributes are massively boosted. Minimum 20%, up to 100%. Currently at full 100% boost.
Kirin Warlord (Level 1): Increases base Attack and Defense of all Tier 13 Kirin units under command. Starts at 3%, scales with level, maxing out at 33%.
Weatherweaving: Can manipulate weather patterns to affect land fertility and environmental comfort.
Tsunami (Level 1): Summons a devastating tidal wave from the sea. Has five levels. At level 3, its destructive power rivals Tier 4 magic. ʀᴇᴀᴅ ʟᴀᴛᴇsᴛ ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀs ᴀᴛ novｅlfire.net
Deepsea Strider: No matter how deep the ocean, the Kirin can move freely. The sea is their home.
Spiritform Shift: Allows transformation into a water-elemental spirit form. In this state: +20% Water Magic damage, +30% casting speed, -15% HP, -10% damage taken.
Water Magic Immunity: Immune to Water Magic levels 1–3. Takes 50% less damage from level 4, and only 5% from level 5.
Overall Rating: C-Rank Crimson Ultimate Hero
Ethan’s jaw dropped as he stared at the screen, sucking in a sharp breath.
This wasn’t just impressive—it was insane.
It was like Kyros had inherited the best traits from both Legendary Units and Mythic Units—specifically the Sacred Kirin bloodline. Seven innate talents? That was unheard of.
To put that in perspective, Seraphina had only four when she first appeared.
No wonder the system had rated this little guy as a C-rank Crimson Ultimate Hero right out of the gate—on par with Cicero when he first emerged.
Ethan quickly scanned through the talents, mentally sorting them.
Weatherweaving and Deepsea Strider? Decent, but nothing to write home about. Basic support abilities, really.
Spiritform Shift and Kirin Warlord? Now those were solid. Practical, versatile, and definitely a cut above the rest.
But the real game-changers?
Tsunami, Sea God, and Water Magic Immunity.
Those three were the core of Kyros’s power.
Tsunami was a brutal AoE nuke.
Sea God? A straight-up stat steroid. A full 100% boost to every attribute while near water? That was just broken.
And Water Magic Immunity? That was the kind of ability that made enemies cry. Total immunity to low-level Water Magic, and near-immunity to the rest? That was the definition of "you can’t touch this."
Ethan couldn’t help but grin, excitement bubbling up inside him.
This little guy wasn’t just strong—he was a future sea god in the making.
Once Kyros grew up—like Seraphina and Cicero had—he’d be an unstoppable force on the ocean. A living nightmare for anyone who dared cross him.
And with Kyros on their side, Emerald Castle wouldn’t just survive out here on the open sea—they’d thrive. They’d dominate.
Ethan looked down at the baby Kirin nestled in his arms, still blinking up at him with those big, clueless eyes.
"Welcome to the family, Kyros," he murmured, smiling wide. "You’re gonna change everything."