Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ronan gives the five lords fifteen minutes to discuss his terms.
• The lords discuss Ronan's demands outside, with Sauta suggesting they kill Ronan to prevent him from turning on them later.
• The fair-complexioned lord proposes a compromise: agree to all terms except the third one (Ronan's demand for their unconditional surrender).
• Ronan grows impatient and decides to leave, but Yahalu blocks his path.

Character Developments

• Ronan shows impatience and a willingness to use force if necessary.
• Yahalu demonstrates diplomatic skills and a willingness to compromise.
• Sauta reveals ambition and a willingness to betray Ronan.
• The fair-complexioned lord shows strategic thinking and a willingness to take risks.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and the struggle for control.
• Betrayal and trust among allies.
• The consequences of impatience and impulsive decisions.

Character Interactions

• Ronan and Yahalu: Ronan shows distrust towards Yahalu, while Yahalu tries to placate Ronan.
• The five lords: They discuss and debate their options, with Sauta and the fair-complexioned lord presenting opposing views.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ronan and Chemira are ambushed by a group of nobles led by a fair-skinned lord upon leaving the city lord's mansion.
• Ronan summons Namientu, his dragon, to cause chaos and distract the enemies.
• Ronan engages the enemies, using his skills and magic to overwhelm them, while Chemira fights separately.
• Ronan uses his enhanced Mage Hand to crush and throw soldiers, and later uses a powerful sonic roar to incapacitate a large number of enemies.

Character Developments

• Ronan demonstrates his formidable combat skills, magic, and strategic thinking.
• Chemira shows her loyalty and combat prowess by fighting alongside Ronan.
• The fair-skinned lord reveals his cowardice and lack of combat skills, relying on his subordinates to fight.

Significant Themes

• Power and strength: Ronan's overwhelming power instills fear and awe in his enemies.
• Strategy and tactics: Ronan uses his skills, magic, and even his dragon to outmaneuver his enemies.
• Loyalty: Chemira's unwavering support for Ronan is highlighted.

Character Interactions

• Ronan and Chemira fight side by side, showing their strong bond and trust in each other.
• Ronan and the fair-skinned lord face off, with Ronan displaying his dominance and the lord showing his fear and reliance on others.
• Ronan's enemies underestimate him, leading to their downfall.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ronan, cornered by Gaoling knights, uses his Qi Stance and battle skills to overwhelm them.
• He fights off multiple knights, injuring and killing several, despite their attempts to surround and attack him.
• Illyankus, Ronan's dragon companion, creates a massive crater with its impact, scattering soldiers and providing Ronan with an escape opportunity.
• Illyankus then uses its Dragon Flame to incinerate the area, destroying the city lord's mansion.
• Ronan escapes the scene, vowing to return and take the heads of the lords.

Character Developments

• Ronan demonstrates his formidable combat skills, even against heavily armed and armored knights.
• He shows no mercy, using his sword's curse to intensify the pain of his enemies.
• Ronan's bond with Illyankus is evident, using the dragon's powerful impact and flame attack to turn the tide of the battle.
• The Gaoling knights are shown to be formidable but ultimately no match for Ronan's skills and Illyankus's power.

Significant Themes

• Power and Strength: Ronan's physical prowess, battle skills, and the power of his companions (like Illyankus) are emphasized.
• Mercilessness: Ronan's lack of mercy towards his enemies is highlighted, contrasting with the knights' expectations of chivalry.
• Teamwork: The importance of Ronan's bond with Illyankus is shown, demonstrating the power of teamwork in battle.

Character Interactions

• Ronan and the Knights: Ronan faces off against multiple knights, showing his skill and strength against their collective might.
• Ronan and Illyankus: Ronan and Illyankus work together, with Ronan using the dragon's impact and flame attack to escape and devastate the enemy.
• Ronan and the Fair-Skinned Lord: Ronan delivers a threat to the Fair-Skinned Lord, vowing to return and take his head.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ronan and his dragons leave Pixis City after causing significant destruction.
• The five lords decide to defend a single location against Ronan's forces.
• Ronan's army, led by Morsus, besieges the main city of Pixis Territory three days later.
• Illyankus harasses the city wall defenders, limiting their ranged attacks.
• The siege begins with Morsus's troops as the first wave.

Character Developments

• Ronan exhibits his willful and decisive nature, choosing direct conflict over strategy.
• Ronan plans to form a new legion after dealing with the five lords.
• Morsus demonstrates his military prowess and loyalty to Ronan.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and the consequences of defying Ronan.
• The strategic value of dragons in warfare.
• The importance of timing and preparation in battle.

Character Interactions

• Ronan communicates with Magna and Morsus through the System, outlining his plans.
• Ronan delegates the siege to Morsus, expressing confidence in his abilities.
• The five lords discuss their strategy and realize the futility of resisting Ronan's forces.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ronan's forces attack the city walls using trebuchets and newly-built "ballista ladders."
• The ballista ladders successfully launch, embedding arrowheads into the city walls and deploying rope ladders for troops to ascend.
• Ronan's forces overwhelm the defenders, who struggle to destroy the siege equipment or stop the continuous assault.
• Chemira's intervention as an angel causes the defenders to surrender.
• Yahalu and other nobles attempt to escape but are intercepted by Yesefa, who allows them to flee while engaging and defeating the knights.

Character Developments

• Ronan demonstrates strategic planning and anticipation of the negotiation's failure by deploying the ballista ladders.
• Chemira reveals her angelic form, instilling fear and causing the defenders to surrender.
• Yesefa shows increased combat power due to the System's upgrade, easily defeating the knights.

Significant Themes

• The power of advanced siege weapons and their impact on battle dynamics.
• The psychological effect of supernatural entities (Chemira's angelic form) on combatants.
• The importance of strategic planning and anticipation (Ronan's deployment of ballista ladders).

Character Interactions

• Ronan's forces cooperate to execute the assault on the city walls, using various siege equipment.
• Chemira and Yesefa work together to secure the city's surrender and prevent the nobles' escape.
• The defending forces struggle to coordinate their response to Ronan's multi-pronged assault.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chemira intercepts and kills the fleeing lords and their knights, demonstrating her divine-like powers and efficiency.
• Ronan spares one lord, Yahalu, for intelligence purposes and plans to use the surrendered soldiers to guard newly conquered territories.
• The siege ladders, though effective, prove troublesome to maintain and repair.
• An elite force leaves Jianmen Fortress under the guise of maintaining appearances to avoid Eagle People's suspicion.
• A mutiny occurs at Seaton Fortress, with soldiers rebelling against Hebrew and his confidants due to low morale and dwindling supplies.

Character Developments

• Chemira shows her formidable combat skills and lack of mercy, executing the lords and knights swiftly.
• Ronan displays strategic thinking, planning to use the surrendered soldiers and considering long-term governance changes.
• Hebrew's situation worsens as he struggles to control the mutinying soldiers at Seaton Fortress.

Significant Themes

• Power and its consequences: Chemira's divine-like powers bring swift death, while Ronan's power allows him to plan strategically but also causes fear and rebellion.
• The cost of war: Siege ladders, though effective, come with maintenance difficulties, and the mutiny at Seaton Fortress shows the strain on soldiers during prolonged sieges.
• Strategic planning vs. immediate action: Ronan plans step-by-step conquests, while the mutinying soldiers at Seaton Fortress act impulsively out of fear and desperation.

Character Interactions

• Chemira efficiently dispatches the fleeing lords and knights, showing no mercy.
• Ronan spares Yahalu for intelligence purposes, indicating his strategic thinking.
• Hebrew struggles to maintain control over the mutinying soldiers at Seaton Fortress, highlighting the breakdown of trust and authority.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Seaton Fortress falls to rebels after Hebrew commits suicide rather than surrender.
• Ronan's forces begin occupying territories of the five lords, facing minimal resistance.
• Leon's forces, led by Jackson, prepare to resist Ronan's advance.
• Mayweather meets with Asumanda, leader of the Sand Tribes, to sign an agreement.

Character Developments

• Hebrew accepts his fate and dies by suicide, hoping to spare his loyal troops.
• Ronan shows pragmatism in dealing with the surrendered territories and forces.
• Mayweather demonstrates diplomatic prowess in negotiating with the Sand Tribes.
• Asumanda, leader of the Sand Tribes, shows caution and strength in his negotiations.

Significant Themes

• Acceptance of fate and sacrifice for others (Hebrew's suicide).
• Pragmatism and adaptability in the face of overwhelming power (Ronan, Yahalu).
• Diplomacy and alliance-building as a means of survival (Mayweather, Asumanda).

Character Interactions

• Hebrew's knight pleads for a breakout, but Hebrew chooses to die, sparing his troops.
• Ronan delegates the handling of surrendered troops to Bernhard.
• Mayweather and Asumanda meet to sign an agreement, demonstrating mutual respect and caution.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Mayweather and Asumanda, leader of the desert tribes, meet to discuss peace terms.
• Mayweather agrees to provide land and supplies to the desert tribes in exchange for their military cooperation and reduced taxes.
• The two leaders sign a written agreement, with Mayweather taking the original copy.

Character Developments

• Mayweather: Shows political acumen and strategic thinking, using the desert tribes' desperation to his advantage while offering them a lifeline.
• Asumanda: Demonstrates diplomatic skills and a willingness to compromise for the sake of his people's survival.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and negotiation: Both leaders use their strengths to persuade the other and secure the best terms.
• Survival and desperation: The desert tribes' dire situation forces them to seek an alliance with Mayweather.
• Information and intelligence: Mayweather's knowledge of the desert tribes' internal affairs gives him an advantage in negotiations.

Character Interactions

• Mayweather and Asumanda: Engage in a tense but productive negotiation, with each leader trying to secure the best terms for their people.
• Mayweather's subordinates and Asumanda's guards: Remain vigilant and ready for action throughout the meeting, reflecting the delicate balance of power between the two groups.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Mayweather receives reports of Rodrit's invasion and Leon's counterattack preparations.
• Mayweather dispatches Prana for reconnaissance and Cadore for a surprise attack to relieve pressure on Leon.
• Ronan prepares to personally oversee a battle against Leon's forces.
• Ronan's and Leon's armies clash; Ronan's elite forces initially hold their ground despite being outnumbered.

Character Developments

• Mayweather demonstrates strategic thinking and authority in managing the war effort.
• Ronan shows confidence and capability in leading his troops to battle.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics among nobles and their armies.
• The importance of strategic planning and intelligence gathering in warfare.
• The role of elite troops in turning the tide of battle.

Character Interactions

• Mayweather delegates tasks to his officers, showing trust and confidence in their abilities.
• Ronan interacts with his attendants and guards, displaying his leadership and command.
• Leon and Ronan's armies clash, showcasing their respective strengths and strategies.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Leon's army faces mounted archers from Gaoling, reminiscent of their struggles against the Eagle Kingdom.
• Ronan's forces, led by Morsus, engage Leon's army, aiming to lure them into a trap.
• Leon plans to counterattack Morsus's unit and then break through Ronan's encirclement.
• Ronan plans to capture Jianmen Fortress before the Eagle People can, to prevent a larger war.

Character Developments

• Leon becomes desperate and reckless, gambling on a decisive battle against Ronan.
• Ronan remains strategic and cautious, aware of Leon's plans and prepared to counter them.
• Magna, Ronan's general, understands Leon's contingency plan and advises Ronan accordingly.
• Barbosa, Leon's advisor, tries to dissuade Leon from fighting but is ignored.

Significant Themes

• The strategic importance of Jianmen Fortress in the conflict between Gaoling and the Eagle Kingdom.
• The advantages and disadvantages of mounted archers versus heavily armored knights.
• The importance of intelligence and communication in warfare.

Character Interactions

• Ronan, Magna, and Jackson strategize together, deciding to capture Jianmen Fortress first.
• Leon, Barbosa, and other knights discuss their plans, with Leon determined to fight Ronan despite Barbosa's warnings.
• Ronan's forces and Leon's army clash, with Ronan aiming to lure Leon into a trap and Leon trying to seize the initiative.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Leon decides to fight to the end, despite his diminished strength and loss of support.
• Leon's army suffers desertions as soldiers and knights lose faith in Leon's plan.
• Leon orders an attack on Morsus's Black Legion after losing contact with his scouts.
• Morsus prepares his forces to defend against Leon's attack, setting up traps and fortifications.

Character Developments

• Leon: Struggles with mental pressure, becomes neurotic, and lashes out at deserters.
• Barbosa: Remains loyal to Leon but is concerned about the plan's feasibility.
• Volpus: Decides to desert with his family, prioritizing their safety over loyalty.
• Morsus: Demonstrates strategic planning and preparation for Leon's attack.

Significant Themes

• Leadership and loyalty under pressure.
• The consequences of desperation and reckless decision-making.
• Strategic planning and preparation in warfare.

Character Interactions

• Leon and Barbosa: Leon vents his frustration, Barbosa shows concern but remains loyal.
• Barbosa and Volpus: Barbosa advises Volpus to desert for his family's sake, showing understanding and compassion.
• Morsus and his officers: Morsus issues orders and prepares his forces, showing confidence and strategic thinking.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Leon's army approaches the camp, triggering traps and defenses set by Ronan's forces.
• The battle begins with Leon's forces encountering and overcoming various traps, including pitfalls, magical traps, and a trench filled with spikes.
• Leon's army attacks from multiple directions, including the main gate, left, right, and rear, attempting to encircle the camp.
• The main gate is breached, and Morsus's forces engage the enemy with crossbow bolts and javelins.

Character Developments

• Ronan demonstrates strategic prowess by preparing a well-defended camp with various traps and positioning his forces effectively.
• Morsus shows leadership and courage by taking the initiative to defend the main gate and leading his soldiers in battle.

Significant Themes

• Preparation and strategy: Ronan's careful planning and preparation of the camp's defenses highlight the importance of strategic thinking in warfare.
• Teamwork and coordination: The coordinated efforts of Ronan's forces, from archers to infantry, showcase the power of teamwork and organized tactics.

Character Interactions

• Ronan and Morsus work together to defend the camp, with Ronan providing strategic direction and Morsus leading the defense at the main gate.
• Leon's forces interact with Ronan's traps and defenses, demonstrating the effectiveness of Ronan's preparations against Leon's numerical advantage.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Leon army charges through the gate, facing a javelin barrage from Morsus's troops.
• Morsus's troops use short swords to counter the enemy's shield wall, pushing them back.
• The Leon army deploys heavily armored warriors with heavy weapons to break through Morsus's formation.
• Morsus engages the heavily armored warriors, struggling due to their thick armor.
• Chemira, a flying warrior, is sent to aid Morsus, drawing the attention of the Leon army's archers.

Character Developments

• Morsus demonstrates his combat prowess and strategic thinking, but struggles against heavily armored foes.
• Chemira showcases her aerial combat abilities and magical defenses.

Significant Themes

• The importance of adaptability in combat, as seen in the switch to short swords and Morsus's request for help.
• The role of specialized units (heavily armored warriors, archers) in turning the tide of battle.

Character Interactions

• Morsus and his troops work together to maintain their formation and counter the enemy's tactics.
• Magna sends Chemira to aid Morsus, showing his strategic command and concern for his troops.
• The Leon army commander adapts his tactics to counter Chemira's aerial intervention.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Morsus, despite his speed and agility, struggles against heavily armored warriors due to his lack of divine weapons.
• Chemira joins the battle, swiftly and brutally dispatching several heavily armored warriors, instilling fear in both warriors and regular soldiers.
• The eastern wooden wall collapses under siege engine fire, leading to a breach in the city's defenses.
• Ronan's cavalry reinforces the breach, turning the tide against the enemy's initial breakthrough.
• The battle reaches a stalemate, with the enemy continuing to bombard the city with siege engines while the defenders hold their ground.

Character Developments

• Morsus demonstrates his agility and evasiveness but lacks the power to overcome heavily armored foes.
• Chemira showcases her formidable combat skills and ruthlessness, striking fear into the enemy.
• Ronan proves his strategic prowess and combat effectiveness, leading his cavalry to repel the enemy's breakthrough.

Significant Themes

• The importance of balanced strengths in combat (Morsus' speed vs. armor, Chemira's power vs. agility).
• The impact of morale on battlefield dynamics (Chemira's entrance instills fear, Ronan's cavalry boosts defender's spirits).
• The strategic value of reserves (Ronan's cavalry, Magna's anticipation of reinforcements).

Character Interactions

• Chemira and Morsus work together implicitly, with Chemira joining the battle after Morsus has engaged the enemy.
• Ronan and Magna communicate efficiently, with Ronan leading the cavalry charge and Magna providing strategic updates.
• The enemy soldiers react with fear and disarray to Chemira's entrance and Ronan's cavalry counterattack.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ronan, the protagonist, fights relentlessly on the battlefield, instilling fear in the enemy and causing them to hesitate.
• The defensive wall is breached in multiple places, leading to a strategic retreat.
• The cavalry, led by Noldor Knight, withdraws and forms a defensive perimeter around the camp's center.
• The enemy charges, and a fierce battle ensues. The defenders use shields and thrown weapons to fend off the enemy.
• Ronan and other elite teams, including Fellwiz Berserkers, charge out to relieve pressure on the outer soldiers.
• Trezeguet, another key character, arrives with his cavalry, providing much-needed reinforcement.

Character Developments

• Ronan's fear-inducing presence and combat prowess are further emphasized.
• Trezeguet's timely arrival showcases his strategic importance and loyalty to Ronan.
• Morsus and Jackson demonstrate their leadership and combat skills.

Significant Themes

• Strategic Retreat and Defense: The characters exhibit tactical awareness, prioritizing survival and regrouping over futile resistance.
• Teamwork and Coordination: The various teams work together, each playing a crucial role in the defense.
• Leadership: Characters like Ronan, Morsus, and Jackson inspire and lead their teams, turning the tide of battle.

Character Interactions

• Ronan and Trezeguet's bond is reinforced as Trezeguet arrives to support Ronan.
• Ronan, Morsus, and Jackson coordinate their teams' actions to maximize their impact on the battlefield.
• The Fellwiz Berserkers fight alongside Ronan, showcasing their loyalty and formidable combat abilities.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Reinforcements led by Ronan, Trezeguet, Zack, and Tiberius arrive and charge against Leon's army.
• Ronan leads a decapitation strike towards Leon, using Illyankus and Namientu to clear a path.
• Leon's forces are engaged on multiple fronts, with Leon's elite forces focusing on the internal units.

Character Developments

• Ronan demonstrates strategic thinking and combat prowess, leading a decisive charge towards Leon.
• Tiberius's tribesmen show improved equipment and strength after recuperation.
• Leon exhibits tactical awareness, prioritizing the internal threat and ordering Barbosa to oversee the rear defense.

Significant Themes

• Leadership and Strategy: Ronan's strategic planning and leadership are evident in his decapitation tactic, while Leon shows adaptability in responding to the changing battlefield.
• Power of Reinforcements: The arrival of Ronan's allies turns the tide of the battle, demonstrating the importance of timely reinforcements.
• Strength in Unity: The combined forces of Ronan, Trezeguet, Zack, and Tiberius showcase the power of cooperation and unity.

Character Interactions

• Ronan and Namientu work in sync, with Ronan's halberd strikes complementing Namientu's charge.
• Ronan communicates with Jackson through the System, demonstrating their partnership in gathering information.
• Leon interacts with his knights, receiving reports and issuing orders, showing his command over his forces.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ronan arrives and provokes Leon, leading to a skirmish.
• Ronan's Noldor Knight kills Leon's warhorse, and Ronan attempts to spear Leon but is thwarted.
• Ronan leaps into the battle, aiming for Leon.
• Outside the camp, Trezeguet and his troops break through and engage Leon's army.
• Leon's army, mostly conscripts, struggles against Ronan's elite forces.
• Skoen, a Giant-blooded knight, leads a unit to counter Trezeguet.
• Ronan lands in the midst of Leon's forces, trying to provoke Leon into a duel.

Character Developments

• Leon shows cowardice and tactical retreat when faced with Ronan, prioritizing survival over honor.
• Ronan demonstrates his archery skills, strength, and combat prowess.
• Trezeguet and Tiberius work well together, showing formidable teamwork.
• Skoen reveals his strength and resilience, blocking Trezeguet's powerful greatsword attack.

Significant Themes

• The contrast between Leon's reputation and his actual courage.
• The importance of elite troops in battle, as seen in Ronan's forces vs. Leon's conscripts.
• The impact of provocation and psychological warfare in combat, as demonstrated by Ronan.

Character Interactions

• Ronan provokes Leon, trying to goad him into a duel.
• Trezeguet and Tiberius work together against Skoen's unit.
• Leon's knights attempt to protect him from Ronan's attacks.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ronan, a formidable knight, single-handedly fights against a group of enemy knights, utilizing his Divine Plate Armor and greatsword to its fullest potential.
• Ronan's knights eventually break through to join him, and together they charge towards Leon.
• Meanwhile, Skoen, another powerful warrior, holds his ground against Tiberius and Trezeguet, despite being wounded and outnumbered.

Character Developments

• Ronan demonstrates his exceptional combat skills, strategic thinking, and concern for his armor's condition.
• Skoen showcases his resilience, skill, and ferocity, activating his Giant Bloodline in a desperate situation.

Significant Themes

• The power of unity and teamwork, as Ronan's knights join him to turn the tide of battle.
• The importance of adaptability and strategy, as Ronan adjusts his tactics based on the situation.
• The consequences of underestimating opponents, as seen with Skoen's injuries and the difficulty Tiberius and Trezeguet face against him.

Character Interactions

• Ronan's knights show loyalty and determination to reach and support him.
• Tiberius and Trezeguet demonstrate camaraderie and shared determination to restrain Skoen, despite the challenge he poses.
• Ronan and Skoen, though not directly interacting in this chapter, are established as formidable opponents, setting the stage for potential future encounters.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Leon's army becomes surrounded and disadvantaged in the camp's interior.
• Leon's soldiers are exhausted and demoralized, on the verge of collapse.
• Barbosa orders a temporary tactical shift but acknowledges their inevitable defeat.
• Leon attempts to escape through the flank, but Ronan sends Illyankus to intercept him.
• Skoen is captured alive by Trezeguet's soldiers after a fierce battle.

Character Developments

• Leon: Struggles to maintain control over his retreating army, ultimately attempts to escape.
• Barbosa: Realizes their defeat is certain and orders a retreat.
• Skoen: Fights valiantly against overwhelming odds but is eventually captured.
• Ronan: Continues to strategize and adapt, sending Illyankus to prevent Leon's escape.

Significant Themes

• Fatigue and exhaustion as a turning point in battle.
• The breakdown of discipline and morale in Leon's army.
• The inevitability of defeat when outmatched and surrounded.

Character Interactions

• Leon and Barbosa: No direct interaction, but Barbosa follows Leon's orders until he deems their defeat certain.
• Skoen and Trezeguet: Engage in a fierce battle, with Trezeguet ultimately capturing Skoen.
• Ronan and Illyankus: Ronan sends Illyankus to intercept Leon's escape attempt, showing their continued coordination.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Leon's army is routed; soldiers scatter in chaos.
• Leon attempts to escape but is blocked by Illyankus, a dragon.
• Leon's elite death warriors attack Illyankus, wounding it but ultimately failing to defeat it.
• Leon escapes while Illyankus is distracted; 40% of his forces are lost, 30% flee, and 30% become prisoners.
• Ronan scolds Illyankus for failing to intercept Leon.
• Ronan orders pursuit of fleeing soldiers and captures nobles' attention with a surrender ultimatum.

Character Developments

• Leon: Attempts to escape but is blocked by Illyankus; his army suffers heavy losses.
• Illyankus: Shows bravery in battle but forgets its mission to intercept Leon, leading to Ronan's scolding.
• Ronan: Proves strategic and decisive in victory, issuing orders for pursuit and sending surrender ultimatums.

Significant Themes

• War and its consequences: The battle results in heavy losses for Leon and captures for Ronan.
• Strategic thinking: Ronan demonstrates his strategic prowess in issuing orders post-victory.
• Loyalty and obedience: The death warriors display unwavering loyalty to Leon, even in the face of certain death.

Character Interactions

• Ronan and Illyankus: Ronan scolds Illyankus for failing to intercept Leon, showing his frustration with the dragon's forgetfulness.
• Leon and his men: Leon attempts to escape with his knights, but they're blocked by Illyankus.
• Ronan and his generals: Ronan issues orders to his generals, including Magna, Zack, and Trezeguet, for pursuit and surrender ultimatums.