"Not every throne is golden. Some are forged in sin."
The City of Sin trembled as Jiwoon stepped forward, armored in Ebonwyrm Exordium, the obsidian armor forged from the remnants of the Black Dragon Emperor. Around him, the shadows of past sins hissed—but none dared approach.
Upon his back, the Abyssal Qirin growled, its silver-black flames licking the air. It had devoured a path through the ancient ruins, opening the way toward the Sin Altar at the city's core.
[Warning: Domain of Origin Sin Detected]
[Sin Density: Critical]
Mira followed behind, eyes darting warily.
"This place… it's alive with judgment."
Jiwoon didn't answer. His gaze was locked on the stone pedestal before him—
—and the Crown of Repentance, glowing with dark crimson light.
It pulsed once.
[System Notification: Abyssal Crown Identified]
[Description: Legacy of the First Sin-Bound Ruler. Grants dominion over all Sinborn territories and direct access to the Queen's Core Protocol.]
Jiwoon stepped forward, hand outstretched.
Suddenly—
A spear of golden flame pierced the air.
Raegorn descended, golden armor cracked but glowing with holy authority. His wings unfurled, and his eyes burned with divine fury.
"You dare claim the throne of the abyss?!"
Jiwoon didn't flinch.
"I'm not claiming it. I'm liberating it."
The two clashed with a thunderous explosion.
[Combat Triggered: Raegorn vs. Jiwoon – Crown Duel Protocol Engaged]
[Rule Override: No Intervention – Witnessed by the Queen of Sin]
The Queen herself watched from the upper terrace, lips curled in amusement.
"He reminds me of the first… but darker."
Combat Highlight:
Raegorn's Lance of Atonement sliced through the air with divine law, attempting to rewrite Jiwoon's existence as a heretic.
Jiwoon countered with Sin Devour – Ebon Pulse, absorbing the attack and firing it back with amplified wrath.
The impact ruptured the cathedral's ceiling.
Raegorn stumbled, coughing blood.
"You're not supposed to exist…"
Jiwoon stepped forward, voice low.
"Then maybe you need a new definition of what's 'supposed to.'"
With one final strike, Jiwoon summoned the Abyssal Verdict—his blade shaped from the condensed regrets of the world. It pierced Raegorn's divine heart, not to kill, but to erase the illusion of absolute justice.
[Victory Condition Met: Jiwoon Claims the Crown of Repentance]
[New Title Acquired: Abyssal Crownbearer]
As Jiwoon donned the Crown, the City of Sin bowed—not in fear, but in recognition.
And above them all, the Queen of Sin smiled.
"Let the real game begin."