Breakthrough in the Dream

The system had not appeared for a long time.

Other than reminding the protagonist about increases in magic proficiency, Ian had not triggered the system much lately. But this time, what he had gained truly warranted a notification from it.

Within his body, the Fire of the Old Ones that he had devoured and accumulated in the dreamscape did not settle down or backlash after losing the restraints of the dream dimension and Cthulhu's direct opposition. Instead, it rapidly merged completely with his own soul, will, and the lingering fantasy remnants of the "Dark Emperor," collapsing and undergoing a qualitative transformation!

[Warning! Deep integration of an unknown chaotic energy of extremely high concentration detected!]

[Integration completion assessment... Error! Reassessing...]

[Warning! The host's life form has undergone a fundamental leap!]

[Generating Proof of Legend...]

[Generation complete!]

[Authority: Fire of the Old Ones acquired.]

[Description: A unique authority formed from the erosive energy originating in the dream essence of the Old One Cthulhu, forcibly devoured, transformed, and redefined through the special fantasy anchor point "Dark Tiga."]

[This authority possesses partial traits of "erosion," "chaotic assimilation," and "spiritual incineration," but remains restrained and controlled by the host's core will.]

[Current authority integrity: 37%. Can grow.]

[Host status updated: Life tier elevated to "Undefeated Legend." Overall energy level assessment greatly increased.]

A string of cold, urgent system notifications—carrying even a rare sense of disorder—flashed through the depths of his mind, but he scarcely had the time to study them. "Undefeated Legend, huh."

Ian murmured softly.

Power.

Unprecedented power surged through his blood vessels, nerves, and every single cell.

It was not mere brute force, but a more fundamental sensation of power, as though he could interfere with the laws of reality themselves. With a thought, he raised his right hand. Sizzle.

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