1988 – The Fifth Year Sign-In Evolution
The moment Keith instructed the system to initiate the five-year sign-in, the atmosphere in the mansion shifted.
Luna, Rias, Grayfia, Gamma, Albedo, and Scathach surrounded him closely—too closely, judging by how red Keith's ears became. Each of them placed a hand on him for luck, offering affectionate words, smiles, and gentle encouragement.
Then the mechanical chime echoed through the minds of everyone present:
Keith's heartbeat quickened. He immediately called out internally:
"Great Sage—take over."
A surge of ancient power flooded his body. Light exploded beneath his feet. A cocoon of shifting energy—silver, blue, and gold—formed around him and swallowed him whole.
Keith's evolution began.
The Evolution of Keith Argus Runcandel
Inside the cocoon the world bent, folded, and reshaped itself around him.
Bloodline:
Human → Primordial Draconic Bloodline
Magic:
Magic Power: None → Aurora (Origin-Class Source Magic)
Talents:
Perfect Mind → True Sage Mind
Space Affinity → Absolute Space Dominion
New Inborn Dragon Talents:
• Dragon Instinct
• Dragon Heart Core
• Primordial Physique
Unique Skills → Ultimate Skills:
Great Sage → Raphael, Lord of Wisdom
Predator → Gluttony, King of Consumption
Sins Evolution:
Lust → Asmodeus, Lord of Desire
Envy → Leviathan, Lord of the Covetous Abyss
Pride → Lucifer, Lord of Supremacy
Skill Evolutions:
Swordsmanship — Advanced → Draconic Sword God Style
Medical Knowledge — Advanced → Perfect Life Manipulation
Ope-Ope no Mi — Mastery → Ope-Ope True Domain (Transcendent)
Cooking — Advanced → Chef of Life Essence
Business — Advanced → Dragon Merchant Instinct
Finance — Advanced → Golden Dragon's Fortune Eye
New Dragon Abilities:
• Primordial Dragon Breath
• Dragon Pressure (Royal Class)
• Draconic Magic (Ancient)
• Space Rift Flight
• Evolution Flame
Appearance After Evolution
As his body reformed inside the cocoon, the transformation surpassed human beauty or power:
Hair: platinum-silver, shimmering like layered dragon scales
Eyes: celestial sapphire, glowing with draconic slit pupils
Skin: pale, silver-luminescent, flawless
Body: refined, elegant—young draconic royalty
Aura: divine, hypnotic, distorting space subtly
Manifestations: cosmic white-gold wings, sapphire scales, royal dragon horns forming beautifully
Raphael Addresses the Companions
Outside the cocoon, the six girls waited—nervous, excited, anxious.
Then, a calm, divine voice echoed directly in their minds.
Those words made all six of them freeze.
Then blush.
Hard.
Rias covered her face.
Luna's ears turned bright red.
Grayfia's composed mask shattered into embarrassment.
Albedo trembled in excitement.
Gamma stiffened like a statue.
Even Scathach's calm warrior expression cracked.
Still—
"…Proceed."
All six said it.
At once.
A gentle wave of primordial, divine draconic energy washed over them. Their hearts raced—the blessing touching their souls, binding fate gently, beautifully.
Then everything turned white.
One by one, they lost consciousness, collapsing softly around the glowing cocoon.