"Fulfill the contract and heed my summons—Summoning Magic: Demon Flame Dragon!"
So that Cui would not have to bear the burden of evacuating and protecting the civilians alone, Yoru Machi left her a hired hand before departing.
As a massive fiery magic circle was rapidly drawn across the ground, an enormous figure gradually emerged from within the flames.
"ROAR—!"
As a dragon roar echoed throughout the entire Sealed City, all the flames surrounding the Demon Flame Dragon's body were blasted away!
Nearly fifty meters in size, it was covered in crimson dragon scales that radiated intense heat. With savage horns, fangs, and a massive tail that could easily sweep down the surrounding buildings with a single swing, it was an awe-inspiring sight.
When the Demon Flame Dragon appeared, the Sealed City residents who had just regarded Yoru Machi as a "hero" were instantly dumbfounded!
The legendary Demon Flame Dragon had actually been summoned!
Someone capable of summoning an existence like the Demon Flame Dragon had to be either some kind of god or a true Demon King!
In any case, a so-called "hero" definitely should not have been able to do something like that.
"My lord, for what important matter have you summoned me... Hm? Is this not the Sealed City—Rubadram?
I had long wished to conquer this town and make it my nest, but that damned barrier magic had always blocked my path.
Now that damned barrier has actually disappeared. Was this your doing, my lord? I see. You intend to conquer this town completely, which is why you summoned me?
Please rest assured, my lord. I, the Demon Flame Dragon, shall certainly—"
With an entrance full of dazzling effects, the Demon Flame Dragon's imposing presence was instantly at its peak. Yet what this legendary great dragon said after