Flames roared.
The red armor stood in the fire, gleaming with a metallic sheen.
Then the flames spread and gradually faded.
The true form of the Flame Dragon Armor was finally revealed.
It was a crimson armor with a dragon motif—
the leader of the Five Elemental Armors.
Empowered by the might of the King of Bronze and Fire,
flame-like patterns appeared across the armor,
accompanied by red lines that pulsed like molten magma.
The entire suit stood two meters tall, radiating overwhelming dominance.
At the eyes were crimson-tinted visors, and just the slightest movement of the armor gave off waves of heat.
"Synchronization rate: 10%!"
A synthetic voice rang inside the armor.
That meant in its current state, the Flame Dragon Armor was only utilizing 10% of the Dragon King's power.
And yet—just this 10% was already enough to rival a next-generation hybrid in full dragonification.
Ren Asakura beamed:
"How is it? First transformation—what does it feel like?"
Old Tang's voice came from within the armor.
"It's… a strange feeling.
It's like the armor is part of my body—like extended limbs I can move at will.
But why is the synchronization rate only 10%?"
Ren Asakura explained casually:
"The synchronization rate represents how much of the Flame Dragon Armor's power you can fully control.
Ever seen Evangelion?
The higher the rate, the better your control.
And the armor itself solves the problem of needing full dragonification to use your full strength.
With this, you don't need to transform completely into a dragon to fight at full power."
Old Tang flexed his wrist and bent his knees.
With a light jump, he soared three meters into the air.
Landing smoothly, he swung a fist—
generating sonic booms with each punch.
"How do I increase the synchronization rate?" he asked.
Ren Asakura shrugged.
"That's up to you. You've already hit 10% on your first try—not bad.
The higher it goes, the more of your seal is unlocked."
Just as humans vary physically,
so do dragons.
Dragon Kings traditionally needed to undergo full dragonification to unleash their true strength.
The Flame Dragon Summoner wasn't just a key;
it was a power conversion device.
A 30% sync rate was equivalent to a half-dragon, half-human state.
80% was a fully dragonified Dragon King.
At 100%, the user would tap into every shred of power and potential—
burning all available strength like a human maxing out on adrenaline.
Afterward, they'd be completely drained, possibly even—
"essence gone, dragon dead."
Once the sync rate passed 80%, it would unlock a special card Ren Asakura embedded inside the summoner:
The Flame Dragon Armor Upgrade Card!
A custom-made booster.
When both Dragon Kings used their upgrade cards at the same time,
their powers would fuse.
Thus would be born—
the true King of Bronze and Fire.
A younger brother who didn't know how to use his power,
an older brother who knew how but lacked enough of it—
two dragons becoming one,
their fates intertwined.
As if destined,
Dragon Kings were meant to devour one another to become complete.
Meanwhile, Constantine curiously strapped the Flame Dragon Summoner to his right wrist.
In an instant, the burning sensation returned inside him.
With Ren Asakura's prompting, Constantine began his own transformation.
The adorable child earnestly performed the embarrassingly over-the-top transformation poses,
shouting at the top of his lungs:
"Flame Dragon Armor Fusion!"
Sure enough, it was entertaining.
Two nearly identical Flame Dragon Armors stood before Ren Asakura.
Constantine's transformation resembled something straight out of a tokusatsu series—
red armor, blue visors, and a polished metallic sheen.
The two Flame Dragon Knights were easy to tell apart.
Old Tang's version of the armor was covered in magma-like cracks.
The difference came from how well each could manipulate their inner power.
Constantine's mind and will were still immature, so his transformation reflected the original form of the Flame Dragon Knight.
Ren Asakura looked over his creations with satisfaction.
"Not bad, not bad.
Next, I'm going to fully unlock your seals, and force the Flame Dragon Summoners into overload mode.
Your sync rate will shoot up to 80%.
Sure, you'll probably be completely drained afterward,
but getting a preview of the King's power should make you both pretty happy."
Old Tang was briefly stunned.
True King power was supposed to manifest only when the twin heirs on the Dragon Throne devoured each other.
But emotions—
were the greatest obstacle to that fate.
Loneliness could drive anyone mad.
"You mean… Constantine and I don't have to devour each other anymore?"
Old Tang's voice held shock—
and disbelief.
This was the grudge of a thousand years.
A fate they thought they could never change.
Ren Asakura nodded and explained:
"In the cosmic belts you're wearing,
there's a custom card called the Flame Dragon Armor Upgrade Card.
When both of your sync rates reach 80%, the cards will unlock.
If you use them at the same time, you'll fuse—power and authority will merge into the complete dominion of a true King.
Honestly, instead of explaining, I'd rather just let you try it yourselves!"
Constantine didn't fully understand,
but he got the gist—
he no longer needed to be devoured by his brother.
And his brother didn't have to suffer anymore.
They no longer had to deal with the curse that had haunted them for millennia.
Then, with a casual snap of his fingers, Ren Asakura triggered the next phase.
In an instant, the seals were released.
The Flame Dragon Armors on both brothers began rapidly converting power, entering overload mode.
A searing red glow burst from the armor—forming a giant red dragon.
It circled around them,
like a serpent coiling around its prey.
In both their ears, the Flame Dragon Armor's signature electronic voice rang out:
"Synchronization rate: 80%. Unlocking Flame Dragon Armor Upgrade Card!"
In the next moment, a card ejected from the side of each of their belts.
Old Tang and Constantine caught the cards simultaneously.
And just as they did—
they remembered the flashy, cocky transformation style of "Little Ming Bro."
Ren Asakura had designed a full suite of dramatic transformation animations for the Flame Dragon Armor.
Each card had its own unique sequence,
guaranteed to be over-the-top cool—
beyond words.
Without hesitation, the two of them—
arrogant to the max—
slid the cards into their belts without even looking.
"Flame Dragon Armor—Upgrade!"
Their figures transformed into beams of light and merged together!
The Eastern Dragon curled inward, diving headfirst into the new armor.
Then—BOOM—
flames exploded outward.
From the inferno, a new suit of armor stepped forward.
Flame Dragon Armor—Upgraded!
Blazing Sun Flame Dragon.
A new Flame Dragon Knight, oozing dominance—
his entire body coiled with golden dragons.
His arms, legs, and vital areas were wrapped in gleaming golden armor.
Gold and red intertwined—
perfectly balanced,
absolutely terrifying.
From his back, flaming dragon wings unfurled.
With a casual sweep,
a scorching heatwave blasted outward.
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