Does the Butterfly Effect Really Exist? (14)

Having obtained intelligence on both sides in advance, Sacred Dragon and his men had prepared comprehensive contingency plans before the operation even began. Therefore, when the fighting resumed, they didn't hesitate, decisively abandoning their original mission and tactics, and began searching for a way to break through. However, they underestimated the determination of the Western Continent's high command to eliminate them, and unfortunately, they were surrounded by an iron wall.

Looking at the countless dragons in front, behind, to the left, right, and in the sky, the Sacred Dragon knew that it was impossible to break through from the air.

"Listen up, everyone! Plan Number One is scrapped. Plan Number Two is now activated!"

Upon hearing the Sacred Dragon's command, the Dragon Slayer Magic of the Second Brigade and the two hundred dragons exchanged glances before leaping into the sea.

Everyone in the Western Continent was dumbfounded by the choice made by Sacred Dragon and the others.

Just then, Montedoss, who had extremely rich experience in naval warfare, suddenly recalled the scene of his first attack. Images kept replaying in his mind, finally settling on a transparent object that resembled a fish tank.

"Olibuk, they're trying to escape underwater! Quickly organize a pursuit!"

Montedoss's loud exclamation pulled many people out of their daze, but then pushed them into an even more bewildered state.

Seeing that no one had reacted, Montedoss had no choice but to speak again and clarify the matter.

"Olibuk, have you forgotten how they attacked the supply convoy while hiding beneath the sea? That's something no normal person could do, but they did it, so they must have a way of breathing underwater. If we don't give chase, they'll have plenty of time to escape, and then we'll never catch up!"

The moment the words "grain transport team" entered Olibuk's ears, a terrifying memory sealed deep within his mind resurfaced in his central nervous system.

After reliving that nightmare, Olibuk's rational mind agreed with Montedoss's deduction, so he decisively issued the order to pursue.

"Listen up, everyone! Immediately dive into the sea and give chase!"

"Yes!"

After Olibuk gave the order, everyone immediately dived into the sea to search for Sacred Dragon and the others. (Of course, Montedoss and Olibuk were exceptions, as they didn't want to experience that terrifying feeling again!)

In the deep sea

"Sacred Dragon, we have successfully broken through the encirclement. What should we do now?"

Hearing the question from his human subordinates, the Sacred Dragon smiled and said, "Of course, we'll return to the outer perimeter of the encirclement and search for prey!"

"Sacred Dragon, we have only just broken through the encirclement. If we go back now, wouldn't that be like walking into a trap?"

Seeing the panicked expressions on his subordinates' faces, the Sacred Dragon laughed loudly.

"Ha ha!"

"Ha ha!"

"I only said to return to the outer perimeter of the encirclement to look for prey, I never said I was going to walk into a trap!"

"But..."

Sacred Dragon waved his hand to interrupt his subordinate's speech, and then said, "Before, the enemy was in the dark while we were in the light, so we were the prey. But now the enemy thinks we broke through and left, and they certainly won't expect us to dare to go back to find them. Therefore, it has become the other way around. Moreover, now the enemy has broken up their forces into smaller units in order to find us, which gives us the opportunity to strike. In addition, once we launch an ambush, the enemy will definitely concentrate their forces to deal with us, and then the pressure on the others will be greatly reduced."

"Oh! I see! In that case, let's get going!"

"Alright! I order you to immediately infiltrate back to the outer perimeter of the encirclement and ambush the Western Continent members!"

"Yes!"

After the Sacred Dragon issued his order, the more than twenty dragons following him and the dozen or so Dragon Slayer Magic roared in unison.

But just as everyone turned around and prepared to act, an unexpected turn of events occurred. A dozen or so Dragon Slayer Magic suddenly mobilized all their magic power and launched a fatal attack on the Sacred Dragon and other dragons.

"Boom!"

"Roar!"

Clusters of dazzling fireworks bloomed in the sea, followed by a series of angry roars.

Although the Dragon Slayer Magic ' attacks were sudden and aimed at vital points, the difference in life dimensions between humans and dragons was too great. Therefore, the ten people's attacks did not kill any of the dragons, but only severely injured them.

The fact that the Dragon Slayer Magic failed to kill their opponent with a single blow meant that they had lost the opportunity to travel thousands of miles.

Looking at his comrades who were surrounded, Sacred Dragon, enduring the pain of losing half his head, roared, "Why? Why did you do this?"

"Because our family members' lives are in the hands of others, we have no choice but to obey them!"

Having internalized the true answer, the group of Dragon Slayer Magic exchanged glances, then revealed a bitter, cold smile. One of them stepped forward slowly and said coldly, "Sacred Dragon Slayer Magic, although you are currently willing to coexist with humans, you are still dragons, and could become allies of the Western Continent at any time. To ensure the absolute safety of humanity, we have no choice but to ask you to embark on this journey with all the dragons!"

With its remaining eye, the Sacred Dragon stared at the Dragon Slayer Magic who had spoken, and roared incredulously, "Muir Haven, you are a human who grew up in Montes Sakureta. Others may not understand our feelings towards humans, but don't you understand them too?"

"Sacred Dragon, I am well aware of your feelings for humans, but the same cannot be said for the other dragons. Once all the other dragons join the Western Continent's camp, will you still be able to remain steadfast in your feelings?"

"Ha ha!"

"Ha ha!"

After laughing wildly for a few minutes, the Sacred Dragon roared with tears streaming down his face, "Muir Haven, have you forgotten why we fought against the dragons of the Western Continent?"

"Sacred Dragon, I have not forgotten the cause of this war, nor have I forgotten the dragons of the Seventh Squadron, nor have I forgotten the Battle of Kiginst."

"Haha! Just for those ten or so scoundrels, you actually abandoned peaceful coexistence with us and chose to declare war on us?"

"Sacred Dragon, humans are not as great as your dragon race. Humans are selfish, have inherent flaws, and will not allow other creatures to control their own destiny. Therefore, this is the only way we can do it!"

Muir's words were like nails, driven deep into the heart of the Sacred Dragon, turning his burning red heart into an icy black one.

With his heart already broken, he could no longer suppress the anger simmering within him. So, the Sacred Dragon ... uh, no, I mean Acnologia, coldly said, "Good! Good! Well said! Acnologia has learned a lot!"

After answering Muir, Acnologia said to his dragon companions, "Kill them all, leave no one alive!"

Without the suppression of the Sacred Dragon, without the bond of alliance, intense pain assaulted their nerves, seawater eroded their massive wounds, and a crimson undercurrent filled their eyes. Thus, they ceased suppressing the anger, pain, disappointment, and hatred within them, allowing them to dominate them, transforming themselves into the most primal beasts.

Moments later, the sea became completely empty, with no trace of humans in sight, not even a fragment of a body. Only large amounts of scarlet seawater continued to flow.

Meanwhile, not far from this sea area, about twenty black dots were flying towards Ishgar. However, these black dots were not headed for Peterburg City, but for a Dragon Clan Secret Realm called Montes Sakureta.