Even if Surtr was willing to make a fair deal with mortals, mortals still had to pay a sufficient price.
And the Divine Essence Surtr had obtained so far was not enough for Chi to pay the price of ascending four thousand Flame Dragon Knights.
"Can this... be stopped?"
Ryan watched the Flame Dragon Knights on the Altar, kneeling on one knee in prayer, their arms glowing red as they rested them over their chests in a knightly salute. At last, he asked Aatrox. "The secret medicine is releasing terrifying magic power, and the Divine Bone Potion has only just taken effect. Stopping now might not cause any trouble, but gathering these potions again... would be very difficult." Aatrox gritted his teeth and looked at Ryan with an ugly expression. If Solarian were not almost certainly still alive and liable at any moment to become the thunder beneath Clayton's feet, they could have waited until they had enough time before carrying out the sacrifice.
Ryan understood and turned to look at Surtr.
"You heard him. The offerings aren't enough for now. Help us first, and we'll make up the rest later."
[Mortal!]
Surtr flew into a complete rage. A massive arm tore open the earth, and the horned head slowly rose. Soon, a Fire Giant appeared, carrying the sky on its back and treading upon the shattered earth. The incomparable pressure he brought with him began devouring the world itself from the very instant he appeared.
"Istano was originally an offering to Chi as well. If that is still not enough, all the other Otherworld Planes under Clayton can be sacrificed to the great Twilight Surtr." Aatrox lowered his head. At that moment, aside from Ryan and the Stag Legion, no one could raise their heads to behold Surtr's full