After returning home, Qin Xiao sat inside his small 1DK apartment.
Even though he now had some money, he still lived in this single-person apartment.
Not because he was stingy—but because he simply didn't want to bother moving.
Earlier that day, through the system, he had spent 5% template inheritance to seize the fate of the dying Hyoudou Issei, obtaining both his destiny and the Sacred Gear — Boosted Gear.
This harvest was completely unexpected.
He had actually obtained a Longinus-class Sacred Gear just like that.
At the same time, it confirmed a guess Qin Xiao had long had before transmigrating.
Hyoudou Issei's protagonist halo likely came from the Boosted Gear itself.
Everything about him originated from that divine gear.
If one had to explain it further—
Issei's obsessive love for breasts created a unique "desire," allowing him to walk a path different from the usual tyrannical dragon power.
After all, it was an official "protagonist cheat ability," perfectly suited for him.
But now—
All of it belonged to Qin Xiao.
Closing his eyes, Qin Xiao focused his mind.
The next moment, his consciousness sank deep into his inner world.
After inheriting nearly one-third of Enkidu's power, entering his own spiritual realm was effortless.
Inside his consciousness was a special domain.
This was the inner space of the Boosted Gear, where the dragon soul resided.
The moment Qin Xiao arrived, the surroundings transformed.
A sea of fire appeared.
In front of him stood a gigantic crimson dragon, looking down upon him.
Its voice echoed with majesty.
"Human… you are mysterious. You transferred me from my previous host to yourself without warning."
The surroundings became a volcanic landscape filled with lava and flame.
Qin Xiao ignored it all.
This was the domain of the Boosted Gear.
Here, the dragon soul was the absolute ruler.
Everything around them was merely a manifestation of its will.
"The Red Dragon Emperor of the Two Heavenly Dragons…
Ddraig."
"Yes. That is me, my new partner."
"You suddenly changed hosts. Don't you have anything to say?"
"No."
"For me, the identity of the host has no meaning."
Qin Xiao introduced himself calmly.
"My name is Qin Xiao."
"I'll remember it. Qin Xiao, my new partner."
The moment Ddraig finished speaking, Qin Xiao's consciousness returned to his body.
He opened his eyes.
BOOST!
A red gauntlet with a green gem embedded in the back appeared on his arm.
It was the Boosted Gear.
One of the Longinus Sacred Gears.
Every 10 seconds, it doubled the user's power.
Although temporary, in theory it could grant power capable of surpassing even Maou or gods.
The official protagonist cheat item—
Now belonged to Qin Xiao.
Ddraig's voice echoed again.
"Partner… I have a question."
"Are you really human?"
"Your physical strength isn't something a human should possess. You're practically a monster."
Qin Xiao smiled faintly.
"I am human."
"But not an ordinary human."
"Haha! Looks like I drew the winning lot this time, partner."
"No."
"It's not that you obtained me."
"It's that I obtained you."
Ddraig burst into laughter.
"Well said!"
As one of the Two Heavenly Dragons, the Red Dragon Emperor followed a path of domination.
Dragons were naturally proud creatures.
Especially him—the emperor among red dragons.
That was why he never cared that Qin Xiao took him from his previous host.
For Ddraig, the rule was simple:
Strong take everything.
Weak accept fate.
Besides—
With such a powerful host, the next battle between the Red Dragon Emperor and White Dragon Emperor would surely end in his victory.
The White Dragon Emperor would never find a host more outstanding than Qin Xiao.
Qin Xiao, however, had his own thoughts.
With the Boosted Gear, his confidence increased dramatically.
This ability was basically a cheat code.
As long as the body could endure it, power would double every ten seconds.
And Qin Xiao possessed the inheritance of Enkidu.
As long as he stood upon the earth, he could continuously draw energy from it.
Even serious injuries would heal through the power of the earth.
Combined with the Boosted Gear—
His strength would become terrifying.
BOOST!
BOOST!
BOOST!
After three boosts, Qin Xiao's strength increased eight times.
Power surged through his body.
Although the sensation felt unreal, it was undeniably real.
Ddraig spoke again.
"With your current strength, you can endure about five boosts safely."
"Beyond that, your body will suffer strain."
"The absolute limit is seven boosts. More than that, your body will collapse."
Qin Xiao nodded.
Five boosts meant 32× power.
Seven boosts meant 128× power.
And remember—
Qin Xiao already possessed High-class Devil level strength.
At maximum amplification, he could definitely surpass Ultimate-class Devils.
Reaching Maou level might still be difficult, however.
After all, Maou-class beings were strategic-level powerhouses.
He had never fought one before.
So he couldn't estimate that level yet.
Still—
He was already satisfied.
At least for the foreseeable future, he finally had the power to protect himself.
The strongest enemies appearing soon would only be Ultimate-class fallen angels.
With his current strength, he could handle them.
And his power would continue growing.
After more than a month since arriving in this world,
For the first time,
Qin Xiao finally relaxed.
Because he now possessed the basic strength to survive.
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