The exchange intensified. Marco managed to position himself behind the dragon, slicing off the tip of its tail in a single strike. However, the beast didn't flinch—it smiled and slammed the rest of its tail against the ground, forcing the blond knight to retreat.
Taking advantage of that distraction, Mitsuki propelled himself toward the dragon's chest. He aimed at the ribs—the flame glowing between them—and fired point-blank. The water bullet tore through the ashen mist, but the beast reacted instantly, shielding itself with its wings.
The membrane tore apart, but the "heart" remained intact.
'I missed…'
He had to leap to the side and use Ashen Propulsion again as the dragon tried to crush him once more.
"You're quite slippery, human."
