The sun had barely risen above the Avalon Group HQ tower when Alex opened his eyes. His body felt different—lighter, yet overflowing with power. The Shadow Monarch inheritance pulsed within him like a second heartbeat.
Today would be the first day he would truly explore what he had become.
Training Grounds of Avalon
Deep beneath the Avalon complex was a forbidden chamber known only to Alex, his family, and his seven lovers—a dimension pocket created by Morax himself.
A sky of swirling violet clouds hovered above endless stone plains. A perfect arena for a rising monarch.
Alex stepped forward and exhaled.
A dark ripple spread across the ground.
"Shadow Extraction," he whispered.
Shadows bubbled up from the ground as black flames swirled around him. One by one, 10,000 shadow soldiers knelt before him—a terrifying sea of black armor and glowing blue eyes.
Beru, the ant king general.
Igris, the knight commander.
Tank, the monstrous bear.
Iron, the loyal giant.
Even at 50% inheritance, their loyalty was absolute.
Alex raised his hand."Shadow Army… rise."
A roar of power filled the dimension.
The army surged forward in perfect formation, testing maneuvering, combat patterns, and large-scale synchronized strikes. Their coordination was flawless—beyond anything the original Sung Jin-Woo ever had at 50%.After all, Alex's dragon god bloodline amplified everything.
His strength rippled outward.A punch fractured the air itself.A kick sent shockwaves across the entire dimension plane.Universe-level strength finally felt real.
Alex smiled."Good… I'm getting closer."
To the full inheritance.To Shadow Monarch 100%.To becoming a true king capable of protecting everyone.
The Seven Flowers of Avalon
Later that afternoon, after collapsing the dimension, Alex stepped into the villa.Immediately—
"ALEX~!"
He was ambushed at the door.
Lucy Mann clung to his right arm.Charmcaster clung to his left.Albedo pressed close from behind.Grayfia and Venelana were sitting elegantly on the couch, smiling knowingly.Velgrynd and Velzard watched him like twin dragons eyeing their treasure.
Lucy puffed her cheeks."You trained without telling us!"
Charmcaster smirked."I could feel the mana explosions from my room. You could have at least invited us to watch."
Velgrynd's golden eyes narrowed playfully."Indeed, mate. A dragon's growth should be celebrated."
Velzard crossed her arms."And supervised."
Grayfia bowed slightly with warm eyes."As your maid, I must insist you allow us to attend your next session."
Venelana winked."Or perhaps… we should help you recover from your training instead."
Albedo's eyes shimmered with love and obsession."Lord Alex, your power… it is intoxicating."
Alex felt his face warm up.There was no escape—not that he wanted one.
He offered them a smile."Alright, alright. Next time, everyone comes with me."
All seven lit up.
Strategizing the Future
That evening, the eight of them gathered in the Avalon Situation Room—a massive hall filled with holographic projectors mapping galaxies, dimensions, and leyline networks.
Alex sat at the head of the table.
Igris, Beru, and Iron stood behind him like silent guardians.
Velzard projected a star map."The more your inheritance grows, the more the universe will react. Powerful beings may sense your awakening."
Velgrynd nodded."It is best we prepare for any threat—be it cosmic, dimensional, or divine."
Grayfia added,"With your current power, you can defeat most universe-level adversaries… but we must plan for those beyond."
Venelana leaned back."Avalon Group will need to expand its influence. Politically and militarily."
Charmcaster cracked her knuckles."I can upgrade the spell defenses around Avalon HQ—and the entire Tennyson territory."
Lucy handed Alex a tablet filled with analytics."Here! I made a daily schedule for training, dating, and family time!"
Alex blinked."Dating… schedule?"
Lucy blushed wildly."I-It's fair if everyone gets equal time with you!"
Albedo placed a hand on his shoulder."I approve of shared time. But I also want several private nights."
Velgrynd smirked."Agreed."
Grayfia coughed politely."As do I."
Venelana giggled,"It seems our dear Alex will be very busy."
Alex sighed dramatically but smiled genuinely.A full heart.A full army.And now—a full future.
"Alright," Alex declared, rising."Let's build a plan—To unlock 100% Shadow Monarch inheritance…To expand Avalon's reach…And to ensure this family stays together forever."
The room erupted in warmth, affection, and determination.
The Shadow Monarch had begun his rise—not as a lonely king,but as a man surrounded by love, loyalty, and limitless potential.