King Meets King

[Blood Mist Hand]!

Blood mist swirled around Flax, instantly forming a gigantic crimson hand that flipped backward and lunged straight at Dago's face.

The terrifying blood-red light cast Flax, his hair flying wildly, in an aura of evil power.

Dago gathered an Ice Crystal Cannon in the palm of his right Ice Claw, then flung it out.

Boom! A muffled explosion rang out as the crimson hand froze and shattered into icy fragments.

They turned into countless crystalline snowflakes drifting through the air. Even Flax's eyes twitched slightly.

Then crimson light burst from his entire body, while the blood patterns on his skin writhed and shifted without cease.

The madness and Esog's aura emanating from him became increasingly frenzied and dangerous.

Dago's expression swiftly darkened, and he chose to avoid Flax's edge.

He rapidly retreated, flying toward the academy's airships.

The wild wind swept through Dago's long hair, filling his hard features with gravity and worry.

By now, two of the four airships had been sunk. Headmaster Jodes had also flown out and was locked in battle above the town with another Formal Wizard from the Duskblood Council.

The blood tide had once again transformed into countless tentacles, attacking the Wizard Hall's protective barrier. The people inside had completely fallen into despair, waiting for death.

"The Wizard Hall... is finished."

Dago's voice was heavy.

He shook his head, his expression settling into calmness as he looked toward the academy.

He hoped the academy still had some ultimate weapon left unused. Otherwise, its fall would only be a matter of time.

Sensing the mental and energy fluctuations behind him, Dago had originally intended to join forces with Headmaster Jodes and defeat Flax.

That plan had already fallen through, and he wore a helpless, headache-inducing expression.

His strength was clearly insufficient to