Massive wings of flame spread across the night sky.
Everyone looked up.
Atlas Flame shot into the air.
Natsu stood atop his head.
Happy flew beside him, beating his wings with all his might.
The man and dragon charged straight at the Diamond Dragon.
Even Lu Chongwei paused.
"This guy..."
He truly hadn't expected it.
Not only had Natsu not been eaten by Atlas Flame, he had actually brought this top-tier dragon over to humanity's side.
"Zhongwei!"
Meredy's anxious voice suddenly came through the telepathic link.
"Ultear is gone!"
"After we got separated halfway through, I haven't been able to contact her!"
Meredy's breathing was ragged.
"Could something have happened to her?"
Juvia immediately spoke up.
"Meredy, don't panic."
"Ultear is very strong. She won't get into trouble so easily."
Lu Chongwei took over.
"She specializes in Time Magic. Her ability to protect herself far surpasses that of ordinary Mages."
"Take care of yourself first."
"We'll keep an eye out for her."
Meredy fell silent for a moment.
"I understand."
"But once you find her, you have to tell me immediately."
"Alright."
High in the sky.
Future Rogue stood on the Diamond Dragon's back, listening to the roars of humans throughout the city.
His face held nothing but disdain.
"Unity?"
"Even if the weak huddle together, they're still just a larger group of weaklings."
"Humans can never defeat dragons."
The moment he finished speaking, flames suddenly lit up the night sky ahead.
Boom!
A massive ball of hellfire came hurtling toward them.
The Diamond Dragon violently twisted its body aside.
Future Rogue lost his footing and staggered back several steps.
He looked up ahead, and his expression changed instantly.
Atlas Flame was flapping his fiery wings.
Natsu stood atop the dragon's head.
"How is this possible?!"
Future Rogue stared fixedly