Only after the two dragon kings died did all the evil dragons realize what was happening. They scrambled to their feet in a panic, their eyes wide with horror.
What exactly happened in that brief moment?
Why did Acnologia's magic power surge so much? Has he been hiding his power all along?
Two dragon kings were killed in an instant!
How did he do that?
All the dragons were baffled, and the human soldiers behind them were also terrified. Even though the magic hadn't been directed at them, it had still pinned them to the ground, rendering them unable to move.
It felt like the sky had fallen in that instant!
The remaining 1,500-plus dragons were terrified and lost all will to fight. They spread their wings and fled into the distance.
The opponent was a monster they couldn't kill; staying would only mean certain death!
"Stop the evil dragon!"
Acnologia roared at the soldiers behind him, flapped his wings, and chased after the dragon to slaughter it.
"kill!"
"Brothers, let's charge!"
A glimmer of light finally appeared in the soldiers' desperate eyes; they never expected that Lord Acnologia would actually carve out a way out for them!
At this moment, Acunorokia was their god!
No!
Even the gods are far inferior!
The dragon-slaying mages no longer needed to provide support or protection; their eyes were bloodshot as they charged forward madly. The dragon dared not stop, making it the perfect opportunity to slay it!
Although the dragons were eager to escape, they still fiercely swung their claws to fight back when faced with the archmage's obstruction.
However, the combined power of the mages was not weak. They used various spells, and their attacks were as fierce as a storm. Although they could hardly cause damage, they could still save lives and surround the enemy.
The two sides engaged in fierce fighting while pursuing the fleeing enemy.
Acnologia is the most insane, with boundless magical power. No dragon that he catches up with survives. Now that the Dragon King is dead, no dragon can stop him!
After two days and two nights of pursuit, the two thousand evil dragons were almost completely wiped out, with only about two hundred dragons possessing special survival abilities escaping.
As the sun rose, Acunorokia and his soldiers stood there, the sunlight bathing them, each one unable to conceal their weariness and joy.
"We've won!"
"We won! We defeated the dragon!"
As someone burst into laughter, the soldiers looked up at the rising sun, their faces beaming with victory. They threw away their weapons and blood-soaked clothes, cheering with joy.
They survived!
Acnologia looked at the cheering soldiers and a smile appeared on his face. He felt a greater sense of recognition for the human race in this era.
Even he was exhausted from the battle, his magic power was severely depleted, and if those evil dragons hadn't been terrified, he too would have been in danger of dying.
Fortunately, we won!
His gaze swept across the distant horizon, and his voice echoed across the battlefield: "Rest for a day, then return to your respective kingdoms."
"Yes, Lord Acnologia!"
When everyone looked at him, their eyes shone with hope. The war was won entirely thanks to Acnologia, whose terrifying presence filled them with admiration.
Some dragon-slaying mages even felt that becoming a dragon wasn't so hard to accept, as long as they had that kind of heaven-defying power to turn the tide.
At night, the soldiers began packing their bags, preparing to embark on their journey home.
They said goodbye to each other, thanking one another for their help and support in the battle. Many shed tears, as this parting might be the last time many comrades would see each other.
...
Kingdom of Doragunov
Recently, the kingdom has been attacked by the evil dragon several times. Although it has been able to repel the dragon each time, it has suffered heavy casualties.
In the royal palace, the number one dragon-slaying general stood in front of the throne, listening to the soldiers below report on the battle situation.
At this time, his body had already become half-dragon. Because of the promise made to Lord Acnologia, he would personally go to the battlefield every time the evil dragon attacked the city.
Through numerous battles and bathing in dragon blood, his strength increased by leaps and bounds.
Although the sudden transformation into a dragon made him uneasy, fortunately he wasn't the only one to do so, and with Lord Acnologia preceding him, he was able to accept it.
The number one dragon-slaying general frowned and asked, "How's it going at the front?"
The minister glanced at him fearfully, then lowered his head and said, "Originally, the kingdoms only hoped that some of the dragon-slaying mages and benevolent dragons would be sent back from the front lines, but Lord Acnologia has sent back all the dragons, including half of the soldiers. The situation there is currently unknown."
To say it's unknown is really just to keep a sliver of hope; there's a high probability they've all been wiped out, and even Acnologia might be...
"Understood. With Lord Acnologia here, victory will be achieved on the front lines. Our mission is to protect the kingdom."
The number one dragon slayer general was unconcerned when he saw the fearful looks on many people's faces. In the face of the dragon's attack on the city, the kingdom would not be able to do without the power of the dragon slayer mages. Even if they thought they had become monsters, no one dared to question them at this time.
He suddenly asked, "Has the defensive magic array been repaired?"
"Half of the project is still missing."
Last time the evil dragon attacked the city, the defensive magic array was shattered by its roar, and dozens of magic array masters died on the spot. Now there are very few people who can repair the magic array.
"Yeah..."
The number one dragon slayer fell silent, feeling immense pressure. He had no idea whether the kingdom could withstand the next attack from the evil dragon.
Although he now holds great power, he finds himself somewhat nostalgic for the days when Queen Irene and Lord Acnologia were with him.
Back then, he didn't have to think about anything; he just had to follow orders. Now, he feels like his head is about to explode, and he's lost a lot of his flowing hair.
The minister continued, "The kingdom's food supplies are running low. Even with the magicians working hard to accelerate the ripening of crops, it can't keep up with the demand. Many people have already starved to death on the streets."
Now even trees and grass are being looted by residents, various riots occur frequently, and there have even been cases of thugs breaking into the homes of the kingdom's ministers to burn, kill, and rob.
The same applies to finances. The magic crystals have been completely depleted, and many mages are struggling to replenish their magic power. Even when they go to the battlefield, they can only pick up swords and spears and charge into battle.
The soldiers are now able to fight desperately because of their passion and determination to protect their homeland.
The number one dragon-slaying general sighed. Now that they had reached a critical moment of life and death, there was absolutely no room for mercy.
His gaze swept over the many ministers, and he said in an icy voice, "Now it's time for you to step up your game. Take out all your money and provisions. I know you all still have a lot of savings. Take it all out and distribute it to the soldiers so they can eat their fill and recover their magic power."
"As for ordinary people... don't worry about them for now. If necessary, send them to the battlefield to draw the dragon's attention, which can also be of some use."
Ordinary people are just a burden now; letting them die will reduce food consumption. As long as the kingdom doesn't collapse, he can stop at nothing.
One minister suggested, "We can ask the Kingdom of Philos for help. They were the first to propose war against the dragon, and they bear half the responsibility for this situation!"
"Alright!"
The First Dragon Slayer General frowned: "Still saying such things? The Kingdom of Philos is the main target of the evil dragon's attack, and their situation is even worse than ours. They simply don't have time to help us."
"Just do as I said, or I'll confiscate your property!"
"Yes, General!"
The ministers nodded. Although they were unwilling, they had no other choice. If the kingdom was destroyed, they would have no way to survive. No amount of money could be spent in hell.
As for the lives of ordinary people, they don't care much. None of them who have reached their current status are without a ruthless heart.