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"Crack... crackle..."
From the buildings that had been reduced to ruins, chunks of rubble fell from time to time, smashing into the ground with sharp, crisp sounds.
On streets where the surrounding buildings were all ablaze and seas of fire spread in every direction, Yukino supported Emerald as they hurried toward the center of Crocus at top speed.
"Roar roar roar roar roar roar roar roar roar roar—!"
Deafening dragon roars rang continuously through the sky, sending wave after wave of sound sweeping through the inferno and fanning the flames even higher.
Supporting Emerald with one hand while braving the heat and gusts around them, Yukino raised her head and looked into the sky.
Several dragons circled overhead, spewing scorching breath at the buildings below and destroying the city.
Future Rogue's Dragon Control Magic ultimately could not control such a massive dragon horde. Even though he had barely managed to keep most of the dragons stationed near the Royal Palace, some had still broken free, completely ignoring Future Rogue's orders as they rampaged through Crocus.
The ten thousand dragons Future Rogue had summoned from four hundred years ago were probably all dragons from the opposing faction—those who regarded humans as food and livestock and rejected living alongside them.
That was why, upon arriving in this city filled with the scent of humans, those dragons had immediately begun destroying everything without the slightest hesitation or mercy.
Under such circumstances, Crocus was constantly being destroyed by dragon breath.
Fortunately, before opening Eclipse Gate, Emerald had ordered the Royal Palace soldiers