Watching Xiao charge at her, a trace of icy malice flashed through Velgrend's beautiful eyes. Crimson dragon scales slowly emerged over her slender jade-like hand as she directly met Xiao's Harp of Peace head-on.
The two immense forces collided, twisting the entire space around them.
Xiao appeared directly before Rimuru and the others, shielding them behind him once again.
"Lord Rimuru, leave first. I'll cover the rear and hold them back."
Xiao's voice was indifferent, yet filled with determination.
He truly intended to rely on his own strength to hold back all the Imperial Guard Knights, as well as Velgrend, the Burning Dragon.
"Hehe~~ None of you are leaving today! All of you will stay in the Empire!"
Velgrend, standing not far away, sneered at them.
Since Rudra had given the order, Velgrend, as the Burning Dragon, could not possibly let these invaders of the Empire go.
Not to mention that they were tied to Rudra's lifelong ambition!
So today, every last one of them would remain here!
"You are courting death!"
Xiao's expression turned icy. A powerful, razor-sharp pressure infused with boundless Killing Aura erupted from his body as he swung the Harp of Peace in his hand and charged at Velgrend.
Xiao understood clearly that if he did not stop this Burning Dragon, it would be impossible for Rimuru to escape.
"Hmph—such a petty trick!"
Velgrend flipped her right hand, and a long azure saber engraved with dragon patterns appeared in her grasp.
It was the Mythical Grade weapon formed from Velgrend's dragon scales—the Azure Dragon Saber!
As the Azure Dragon Saber appeared in Velgrend's hand, her aura steadily rose, like erupting volcanic lava, inspiring dread.
Standing before Velgrend, Xiao felt the terrifying pressure emanating from her, as though he stood within a crimson lotus hell. He instinctively