Chapter 165
Outside the Holy Temple at this moment, hundreds of giant dragons were circling.
Their dragon flames ignited the entire night sky, and the roars and howls of Dragon Roar echoed continuously, with enormous Dragon Corpse falling from the sky one after another.
The battle on the ground was even more brutal. In less than half an hour, the soldiers of the Silver Dragon and the Crimson Flame Dragon Clan entered a bloody and intense stage.
They used every trick in the book, from magical clashes to close combat.
Dragon blood stained the earth red, severed limbs flew everywhere, and flesh and blood were mangled. As far as the eye could see, there were countless corpses.
At this moment, the sky seemed to sink, as if the world had ended.
The war between the Dragon Race was so brutal that it exceeded the limits of any written description.
Ten kilometers outside the Holy Temple, Head Maid Anna led the elite of the maid corps in a fierce battle.
Shirley and she worked together to fend off several attacks from the Crimson Flame Dragon Clan.
They have not yet transformed into Dragon form to fight.
Human form allows for more precise casting of magic and facilitates command and observation of the battlefield situation;
The dragon form moves slightly slower and is more likely to accidentally injure friendly forces in such close-quarters combat.
Therefore, in ground combat, the human form has a greater advantage.
Another group of Silver Dragon Guard seized control of the sky. The Silver Dragon Clan have a natural advantage in speed. Even though they are not as strong as the Crimson Flame Dragon Clan in overall strength, they can fight on equal footing with them in aerial combat by relying on their speed.
The fifth attack by the Crimson Flame Dragon Clan was repelled. Anna and Shirley huddled together, back to back, leaning against each other to rest for the time being.
"Has the encirclement at the back of the mountain not been broken yet?" Shirley asked.
"No, they came prepared and had been lying in ambush for a long time. Even the secret escape route was blown up." Anna wiped the blood from her face.
"What about reinforcements? Haven't any of the nearby Dragon Race sent troops?"
Anna bit her lower lip and shook her head. "None of them want to provoke Constantine, so no one dares to send troops to support them."
"Idiot, if the Silver Dragon Clan really falls in the end, do they think Constantine will let them go?" Shirley cursed angrily.
As the two were discussing, a soldier came to report.
"Head Maid, Queen Ischa of the Red Dragon Clan has replied. They are aware of the situation here, but they are being held back by a portion of the Crimson Flame Dragon Clan's forces. It will take them at least three hours to arrive." (Pear)
"Delayed by the forces of the Crimson Flame Dragon Clan..."
Anna's pupils trembled slightly, her thoughts drifting.
I remember Your Majesty told her a while ago that the Crimson Flame Dragon Clan intended to attack the Wind Dragon Clan, and the Wind Dragon King had sought help from His Your Majesty's sister Ischa.
However, for several months, no war broke out, only minor skirmishes and harassment.
However, now that the Silver Dragon Sanctuary has been attacked and the Red Dragons are coming to its aid, they are being held back and delayed by the Crimson Flame Dragon Clan forces already stationed there...④
All of this was Constantine's plan! (Expand)
He never intended to attack the Wind Dragon Clan or the Red Dragon Clan from the beginning. He only feigned attacks to harass the Wind Dragon Clan to avoid alerting them, thus drawing the attention of the Dragon Kings to that side. (8)
Then, on the day Losweiser gives birth, they launch an attack, leaving the Silver Dragon Sanctuary isolated and leaderless!
This series of plans was certainly meticulous, but there was one thing Anna couldn't understand:
How did Constantine determine this day?
"Head Maid, they're coming up again."
Before Anna could think it through, the Crimson Flame Dragon Clan's sixth attack followed.
She gritted her teeth, raised her longsword, and pointed the tip at the charging Crimson Flame Dragon Clan.
"We swear to defend Her Your Majesty the Queen!"
The Silver Dragon soldiers shouted and roared as they clashed once again with the Crimson Flame Dragon Clan.
Meanwhile, inside the Holy Temple, Losweiser was still in the throes of childbirth.
This wasn't the first time she had experienced such pain, but the tearing sensation was still unbearable.
Several magical explosions echoed from the back mountain, presumably Anna's small teams were doing their utmost to break through the encirclement in order to ensure the safe evacuation of His Your Majesty, the Prince, and the two Princess.
A moment later, the door opened and a maid hurried in. She looked around and realized that Anna was not there.
Losweiser was unable to give orders at this moment. After thinking for a while, the maid walked up to Leon.
"Your Prince, we have opened up a way out. All the Crimson Flame Dragon Clan on that road have withdrawn. Her Your Majesty the Queen can leave from there."
Upon hearing this news, the maids and doctors in the bedroom all breathed a sigh of relief.
Breaking through the encirclement means His Your Majesty can be safely transferred.
Leon, however, did not immediately let them leave with Losweiser.
He frowned in thought, "Something's not right..."
"Something's not right, Your Prince?" a doctor asked.
Leon walked to the balcony and looked back at the maid who had brought the news.
"A little over an hour ago, the Crimson Flame Dragon Clan completely surrounded the back mountain, not even a fly could get in. Now they've suddenly made way out, something's definitely not right. Where did they leave from?"
The maid who brought the news paused, pursed her lips, walked to Leon's side, and pointed to a small path in the back mountain.
Leon narrowed his eyes slightly. "Are you sure it's there? Have all the Crimson Flame Dragon Clan on that road withdrawn?"
The maid hesitated for a moment, then nodded. "Yes, I'm sure."
Leon frowned, then slowly raised his hand and snapped his fingers.
The next moment, brilliant lightning flashed above the path in the direction the maid had just pointed.
Beneath the lightning, several crimson dragons flew out of the forest, spewing dragon fire towards the source of the lightning, seemingly mistaking it for a trap.
Unfortunately, it was just a birthday greeting.
If the maids had actually led Losweiser to retreat along that path, they would have inevitably been ambushed by these Crimson Flame Dragons.
Leon slowly turned his head and looked coldly at the maid. "You need to use your brain more when fighting a war."
The maid panicked and quickly knelt down, "Your Prince, it was... it was my negligence... I deserve to die..."
Leon ignored her and turned to walk towards his two daughters.
The maids and doctors nearby also fell silent, looking at each other, unsure of what to say.
If it weren't for the Prince's careful reminder, they might have made a grave mistake.
After composing themselves, they continued to care for Losweiser during her labor.
Leon didn't say anything more.
Leon was unaware of the Silver Dragon Clan's battle plans and was therefore unable to issue any battle orders.
But he could still see through the treachery and deceit used in warfare.
The empire once hailed him as the greatest Dragon Slayer, and not just because he killed so many dragons.
Leon excels in every aspect, from command and strategy to troop deployment.
However, since Anna had already arranged all the battle plans, he couldn't just seize power and take over command in her place, as that would easily disrupt the rhythm of the entire Silver Dragon Force.
Moreover, Anna is quite capable.
In this critical situation of being suddenly attacked and leaderless, even if it were Leon, he wouldn't have any better battle plan.
He crossed his arms and gazed at the brutal battlefield ahead, where the Silver Dragon Clan seemed to be gradually gaining the upper hand.
On the battlefield, Shirley pierced the chest of a Crimson Flame Dragon with her sword and then tossed its corpse aside.
Then, she looked back at the Holy Temple gate, which had advanced about seven kilometers since two hours ago.
Very good, the encirclement of the Crimson Flame Dragon Clan is crumbling little by little, and they might actually be able to hold on.
However, barring any unforeseen circumstances, something unexpected is about to happen.
Before Shirley could even manage a smile that seemed to indicate she had temporarily gained the upper hand, she noticed out of the corner of her eye that the shadow on the ground was suddenly growing darker.
Suddenly, she seemed to realize something, and a sense of fear exploded in her heart.
She trembled all over, like a rusty machine, and slowly turned around.
Suddenly, the entire sky was covered by a pair of enormous dragon wings.
The next second, a powerful gust of wind struck, forcing Shirley to bend over.
A deep, resonant Dragon Breath swept across the battlefield, its crimson wings and long tail proclaiming the identity of this colossal dragon.
The penetrating, soul-shaking oppression made all the members of the Dragon Race present gasp for breath.
Snap—
Shirley dropped her longsword to the ground. She stared blankly at the majestic and imposing Dragon King with her silver dragon eyes, which gradually lost focus.
"Constantine..."
Crimson Flame Dragon King Constantine personally led the charge on the battlefield.
Fear instantly overwhelmed Shirley, and she didn't react until the fierce dragon flames were about to burn her.
Fortunately, Anna reacted quickly, grabbing her collar from behind and pulling her back from the brink of death.
Shirley collapsed to the ground, the pain bringing her back to her senses.
"Report back that Constantine has appeared. Speed up the breakout from the encirclement at the back of the mountain," Anna ordered.
This order means that the battle here will soon end with Constantine's arrival.
The difference in strength between Dragon King level opponent and an elite Dragon Race like Anna is an immeasurable chasm.
Therefore, since the defeat on the main battlefield is only a matter of time, we must make every effort to break through the rear mountain.
If the Silver Dragon Sanctuary cannot be saved, at least His Your Majesty's life must be saved.
Anna watched Shirley's retreating figure and suddenly felt a sense of relief.
"You're right, Your Majesty. A dragon's life is far too long. I now, like you, prefer the fleeting beauty."
Having said that, she faced Constantine, spread her wings, and transformed into a dragon.
However, even in her dragon form, she is only a quarter the size of the Dragon King Constantine.
Anna was like a mantis trying to stop a chariot in front of him.
But she would not back down; every member of the maid corps had sworn to protect Her Majesty the Your Majesty the Queen.
Anna flapped her wings and charged with all her might toward the mountain-like enemy ahead.
Like moths drawn to a flame, knowing full well that they face certain death, they still press on relentlessly.
Dragon flames condensed in her mouth and then shot out.
Constantine glanced at Anna with his crimson dragon eyes and, with a mere flap of his dragon wings, shattered the dragon flames of Anna's all-out attack.
Anna was also affected by the shockwave. After struggling to regain her balance in mid-air, she launched another attack on Constantine.
Several fireballs struck Constantine's dragon body, but none seemed to leave a mark on his scales.
The enormous body moved slowly toward the Holy Temple, completely ignoring the attacks from Anna and the other silver dragon soldiers.
Seeing that her magical attacks were completely ineffective, Anna roared and used her body to shield the Crimson Flame Dragon King.
She flapped her wings with all her might, using her own body as a weapon, and charged recklessly at Constantine.
However, in Constantine's view, such an attack was nothing more than an ant trying to shake a tree.
He raised his sharp, massive dragon claws and easily pinned Anna to the ground.
The dragon's claw pierced Anna's wing, and blood flowed uncontrollably.
Despite being held down, Anna still tried to fight back, struggling and constantly spewing dragon fire from her mouth to attack Constantine.
But it was all in vain.
Anna was stunned after realizing the absolute gap in strength between herself and Constantine.
She simply couldn't believe that a dragon could be this powerful.
But only a Dragon King with such terrifying power would dare to attack other Dragon Race at will.
Despair gradually enveloped Anna, and also the entire Silver Dragon army.