Dragon Control Magic! Future Rogue Appears
Above the scattered rubble of the ruined palace, a dark and unnatural shadow suddenly emerged from a gloomy corner.
The shadow blade pierced through the air, heading straight for Lucy's back.
The attack came without warning.
Lucy was bent over supporting the Hisui Princess, who was slumped on the ground, and was completely unable to react in any way.
Ten meters away, Jiang Bai casually raised his right index finger and gently tapped it against the dark figure.
"He."
A crimson repulsive light wave shot out from his hand.
A violent beam of repulsive light pierced through the air and crashed directly into the attacking figure.
The man in black robes seemed to know Jiang Bai's methods very well. In the fraction of a second that the light shone, his entire body transformed into a flowing liquid shadow and suddenly sank into the granite crack to the side.
Boom!
The crimson repulsive force slammed into the broken wall behind, instantly pulverizing the hard stone pillar into powder.
The shadow reformed from the edge of the broken fountain twenty meters away.
A tall, slender man wearing a tattered black cloak slowly straightened up, his hands tucked into his wide sleeves.
Princess Hisui looked up and saw the black-robed man's attire. Her previously limp body trembled violently, and she pointed at him with two fingers and shouted.
"That's him!"
Princess Hisui's voice echoed through the hall.
"That's the guy! He's the mage who claims to have traveled back from a destroyed future, and he specifically told me that only by opening the Eclipse Great Gate on time can the disaster of ten thousand dragons be completely resolved!"
The man in black robes stood at the edge of the fountain's pebbles, emitting a low, grating laugh.
"Yes, that's me."
The man in black robes raised his arms, completely ignoring the Royal Guards who were raising their spears all around him.
"Although there was a slight mishap during the process, and only the nine-headed dragon was released from the main gate, it doesn't matter."
The man in black robes took two steps on the gravel, stretching his neck.
"Ten thousand dragons is indeed an overwhelming number. If they all came out, even with my mastery of dragon-taming techniques, it would be wishful thinking to try and control them all."
"The nine-headed dragon's combat power is just right."
The man in black robes spread his hands, stating the cold, hard facts.
"For this fragile human society, any fully grown, pure-blooded dragon would be enough to completely wipe this country off the map."
"Now, the whole world is mine! Hahaha."
The man in black robes threw his head back and burst into wild laughter.
The violent magical energy surged and tore at the surrounding air.
The wide hood that originally covered his face slipped backward with the airflow.
A head of messy, long black hair was revealed, and a hideous cross-shaped scar ran across his left cheek. His facial features completely overlapped with those of someone else.
Lucy placed her hands on either side of her skirt, completely stunned.
"Rogue?! How could it be you?!"
Lucy glanced at the direction of the Royal Capital Square, then abruptly turned back to look at the man in front of her.
That face was clearly that of one of Sabertooth's Twin Dragons, Shadow Dragon Rogue.
The man before them was older and exuded pure malice and ferocity.
In the Future Rogue's lips curled into an arrogant grin.
Why can't it be me?
In the Future Rogue looked down at Lucy, his tone filled with contempt for the weak.
"Since you recognize this face, then listen carefully."
In the Future Rogue will step onto a protruding stone block and pronounce judgment in the dilapidated hall.
"The era of human dominance has come to a complete end today. From this day forward, the entire continent will belong to the True Dragon Era, led by me, Rogue!"
Future Rogue turned around, raised his right hand, and a dark magical mark flashed intensely in his palm.
"Follow my will! Go and wipe out those weak mages gathered in the central square of the royal capital!"
The instant the command was issued.
The nine colossal creatures that had been frantically breathing hot air at the ruins behind them actually stopped their chaotic and destructive actions.
Huge, fleshy wings unfolded one after another in the night sky.
A violent hurricane rose up from the ground, blowing away countless scattered pieces of armor and spears.
Eight enormous dragons roared in unison, their powerful hind legs stomping on the granite ground, their massive bodies soaring into the air like heavy warships.
The powerful airflow directly overturned the spires of the watchtowers on both sides of the palace.
Eight enormous shadows, arranged in a neat, triangular formation, obscured the stars in the night sky, swooping down and attacking directly towards the central square of the capital.
Arcadios tightly with both hands and took three steps back.
"How is this possible... those dragons from four hundred years ago would actually be controlled by a human mage?!"
In the Future Rogue leaped and landed lightly on the back of the largest, dark red dragon that remained in place.
"This is true Dragon Control Magic, the ultimate power that surpasses all conventional dragon-slaying abilities!"
Then, in the Future Rogue rode on the back of the dragon, rapidly ascending into the air with the rise and fall of its wings, transforming into a huge dark streak of light and heading straight for the central square.
Lucy gripped the back of Jiang Bai's coat tightly with both hands, stamping her feet in frustration.
"Oh no! Jiang Bai! They're charging towards where we are!"
"Don't rush."
Jiang Bai reached out and grabbed Lucy's slender wrist.
No matter how fast you fly, can you be faster than my space?
The two figures vanished silently from the spot.
At this very moment.
Central square in Crocus.
The atmosphere had reached its peak of tension.
The message brought back by the messenger was like a bombshell, exploding among the members of various guilds.
Makarov stood at the highest point of the fountain, leaning on his canes, his brow furrowed.
The mages from various guilds drew their weapons and formed defensive formations.
The once clear night sky overhead suddenly darkened.
Vast swathes of clouds were torn apart and shattered by the violent air currents.
Nine enormous, terrifying shadows, as large as mountains, carrying a strong stench of sulfur and burning heat, pressed down ruthlessly onto the central square.
Makarov looked up at the nine enormous creatures circling in the sky.
Although I was mentally prepared, the oppressive feeling of seeing a real nine-headed dragon overhead still made my chest feel tight.
A slight ripple appeared in the air.
Jiang Bai grabbed Lucy's wrist and stepped out of the void, stopping right next to Makarov.
"You brat! You're finally back!"
Makarov pointed with his cane at the nine enormous shadows in the sky.
"What on earth is going on?! Didn't those royals swear that Lunar Eclipse Plan was the ultimate weapon to destroy the dragons?"
Lucy chimed in, helping Jiang Bai with the explanation.
"President! Lunar Eclipse Plan was a complete scam from the very beginning!"
Lucy pointed to the figure on the back of the dark red dragon at the highest point in the sky.
"That Eclipse Great Gate wasn't a weapon at all, but a passage connecting to four hundred years ago! And the culprit who tricked Princess Hisui into opening the gate was none other than the Future Rogue!"
These words, when they reached the crowd, caused a shock even greater than that caused by the dragon itself.
Within the Sabertooth's camp.
Sting abruptly turned to look at his partner beside him.
The modern-day Rogue was struck dumb, shaking his head repeatedly.
"What?! Me from the future?! How is that possible?!"
Rogue looked up and stared intently at the black-haired man on the dragon's back, whose expression was wild and twisted.
Although their temperaments were completely different, their faces, figures, and even the wavelengths of shadow-attribute magic emanating from their bodies resonated with their own in an inseparable way.
Rogue's knuckles turned white as he gripped the sword hilt, and his mind went blank for a moment.
Makarov had no time to investigate this complex spacetime paradox.
Whether he's the Future Rogue or the past Rogue, the harsh reality is that a nine-headed dragon, capable of destroying civilization, has already opened its bloody maw.
"Jiang Bai! Now is not the time to discuss these things!"
"I'll only ask you one question: are you confident?!"
Jiang Bai slowly pulled his right hand out of his coat pocket.
Raise it to chest height.
He extended his thumb and forefinger, gesturing a tiny distance, almost invisible, in front of Makarov's eyes.
Jiang Bai even raised his eyebrows in response, a relaxed smile curving his lips.
"As for the chances... I'd say around this much."
Makarov frowned, beginning to think about how to protect these little devils.
"Is that all?"
"No, old man, you've misunderstood."
Jiang Bai took a step forward and stood at the very front of the entire guild.
"What I mean is, my chances of winning and my advantage over this kind of person are Infinity."