Seeing that the Number One Dragon Slayer General still intended to dissuade her, Erza revealed a confident smile. "Even Mother, I believe, would support me. If I abandon my home and flee today, I will never be able to hold my head high again!"
Furthermore, she was the Princess of the Dragnof Kingdom; if she truly fled, how could she face her mother, Irene?
Natsu smashed his fists together, terrifying flames enveloping his body, looking incredibly excited. "I'm all fired up now!"
At that moment, the King of Red Dragons, Osta, felt he had gathered enough magic power and unleashed a Roar.
"Roar of the King of Red Dragons!"
Boom!
The world shook violently as the red magic, like a blazing red sun, descended, its red flames drowning the entire Royal City.
The ground outside the defensive array was instantly shattered layer by layer, leaving nothing alive under the red storm. Even the Royal City, spanning hundreds of kilometers under the protection of the array, shook violently, and the entire structure even began to sink.
"What terrifying magic power!"
"Everyone hold on, don't slack off!"
"Not good, the array is about to shatter!"
Under everyone's tense gaze, cracks appeared across the defensive array. Even as numerous Mages continuously replenished its magic, red light still began to seep through.
Over a dozen people who were struck by the red light and failed to defend with magic in time were instantly turned to bone and ash!
The blinding red light illuminated the sky, relentlessly bombarding the defensive array. Just as the Mages were falling into despair, unable to hold out much longer, the terrifying Roar finally ceased.
At the same time, the array covering the kingdom could no longer hold. With a bang, it shattered like glass into a rain of light.
"It's over!"
This thought emerged in everyone's mind. The King of Red Dragons, Osta, was too strong. One more Roar and many in the Royal City would die!
"Protect Her Highness the Princess!"
"Evacuate all citizens of the Royal City!"
The Number One Dragon Slayer General gave an order to Number Eleven. His magic power surged to the heavens as wide wings unfurled, and he instantly transformed into a purple giant dragon, soaring into the sky.
His gaze was cold and faintly tinged with madness. In the moment the King of Red Dragons, Osta, was stunned, he grabbed Osta's body and charged toward the distance.
Natsu, Gajeel, Happy, and Lilly were shocked. "The Number One Dragon Slayer General is a purple Evil Dragon?"
Erza hadn't explained the specific situation to Natsu and the others yet, and there was no time to explain now. She instantly Requipped into her Dragon Knight form and charged toward the two giant dragons.
Number Eleven turned pale with fright. "Princess, come back!"
As he chased after her, he quickly cast a spell. A massive ice wall rose from the ground, blocking Erza's path.
"Open up for me!"
Erza let out a furious Roar. Clad as a Dragon Knight, she raised her greatsword. Terrifying magic power enveloped the blade as she swung, instantly shattering the massive ice wall into fragments.
Without the slightest hesitation, she piloted her Dragon Knight armor and charged out.
Number Eleven watched Erza disappear into the horizon, his voice going hoarse from shouting. The Princess was far too impulsive; what should be done now?
At that moment, Natsu placed a hand on his shoulder with a smile. "Don't worry. Whether it's the Number One Dragon Slayer General or Erza, I'll bring them back safely!"
Number Eleven was slightly stunned. "You..."
"And me!" Gajeel flew over with Lilly's help.
Natsu laughed loudly. "Let's go! We're off to defeat the real Evil Dragon!"
"Let's go!"
The two humans and two cats were all excited, turning into streaks of light as they vanished into the horizon.
A look of helplessness appeared on Number Eleven's face. He hadn't expected the Princess's companions to be so impulsive as well. Were they truly not afraid at all?
They couldn't even beat him before, yet now they were proactively facing a Dragon King that even the Number One Dragon Slayer General couldn't defeat. How did they dare?
His figure turned into a streak of light as he flew back to the Royal City. Looking at the Mages who maintained the kingdom's defensive array, he asked, "How long will it take to repair the shield?"
An elderly Mage replied, "If all the kingdom's array-type Mages are deployed, it will take at least half an hour!"
Number Eleven frowned slightly. "Can't it be any faster?"
"No! This is already the fastest!"
"Then start as soon as possible!"
"General Number Twenty-One, go inform the citizens of the situation. Those who wish to flee should do so quickly; those who don't should hide properly and not come out!"
"Yes! Lord Number Eleven!"
"Space-type Mages and Healing-type Mages, follow me. We will catch up to Lord Number One. If we see them in danger, find a way to save them!"
"Yes! My Lord!"
...On the other side, the purple evil dragon held onto the King of Red Dragons, Osta, crossing tens of thousands of miles to reach a barren desert. He slammed Osta into the ground, pinning him down firmly.
"You are also a dragon. Why are you helping the humans?"
The King of Red Dragons, Osta, spoke with fury. He grabbed the purple dragon's neck with one hand and threw him violently aside, kicking up clouds of dust.
The Number One Dragon Slayer General climbed back up and grabbed Osta's tail again, laughing maniacally. "What dragon? I am a Dragon Slayer Mage, the natural enemy of your Dragon Race!"
"What?"
The King of Red Dragons, Osta, was shocked. A mere human could actually transform into a dragon?
Back before he was defeated by Acnologia and went into hiding, he had never seen Dragon Slayers who could turn into dragons.
Wait!
Acnologia himself was a human who turned into a dragon!
"I see!!"
The King of Red Dragons, Osta, emitted an incredibly terrifying killing intent. A Dragon Slayer who could Dragonize was even more detestable than an ordinary human. It was the Dragon Slayer Mages who had destroyed his grand ambitions!
If not for the appearance of Dragon Slayer Mages, he would have already ruled the world!
He unfurled his wings, his massive figure dissipating into a red mist. He instantly reformed behind the Number One Dragon Slayer General, grabbed his head, and slammed it into the ground. The terrifying force nearly knocked the General unconscious.
"A piece of trash who hasn't even reached the level of a Dragon King dares to face me? Die!"
The King of Red Dragons, Osta, stepped on the Number One Dragon Slayer General's abdomen with a massive foot, pinning him down. Magic power gathered in his mouth, intending to blast him to death!
Boom!
Suddenly, the Dragon Knight arrived in an instant, swinging a greatsword gathered with powerful magic. It slashed heavily against his body, leaving a shallow wound.
The King of Red Dragons, Osta, suffered a strong impact and couldn't help but stumble back two steps. Sensing the wound on his back, a flash of red mist passed over it, and it instantly restored to its original state.
His massive dragon eyes stared at the Dragon Knight, seeing through to Erza inside. He could sense a familiar, loathsome scent on her.
Suppressing the killing intent in his heart, he asked, "You have his scent on you. What is your relationship with Acnologia?"
The Number One Dragon Slayer General had already stood back up and said with a cold sneer, "She is the daughter of Lord Acnologia. If she suffers even a bit of harm, your nightmare will appear!"
"King of Red Dragons, Osta, don't forget who it was that killed you back then!"
The King of Red Dragons, Osta, threw his head back and laughed. "Acnologia... he may indeed be matchlessly strong, but he absolutely cannot kill me!"
Back then, when his body was torn apart by Acnologia, he had awakened his Mist Body on the verge of death. As long as his magic power was not exhausted, no one could kill him!
He was far stronger now than he was four hundred years ago. Even if he were to meet the Black Dragon Acnologia again, it wasn't certain who would live or die!
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