He had absolutely no faith in whether he'd succeed or not, but he intended to blow away the falling fragments with his sword. For the sake of somehow saving Yellowy, he would try until the moment he died.
Just then, something hot approached.
“Master, we will try to block it.”
The Five Phoenix Brothers flew in and wrapped their broad wings around the falling debris of the statue.
BOOOOM!
Fragments several meters large exploded onto the Phoenixes' heads, bodies, and wings.
Saturated with the negative divine power of the Embinyu, the statue debris dealt immense blows to even the searing Phoenixes!
In the wide range that the Phoenixes blocked, a great many fragments were falling.
— Phoenix 5 has suffered 3,859 damage to its Health. It recovered 759 Health thanks to the influence of the other Phoenixes.
— Phoenix 5 has suffered 10,112 damage to its Health. It recovered 1,029 Health thanks to the influence of the other Phoenixes.
— Phoenix 5 has suffered 7,326 damage to its Health. It recovered 817 Health thanks to the influence of the other Phoenixes.
…
“Master, sorry I could not protect you to the end…”
— From a severe blow of divine power, Phoenix 5's Health has completely disappeared.
One of the Phoenixes was destroyed.
Though the fire attribute Phoenixes had high Health and recovered quickly, they were helplessly destroyed by the combined physical and divine strength of the fragments.
— Phoenix 4 has suffered 2,905 damage to its Health. It recovered 315 Health thanks to the influence of the other Phoenixes.
…
Phoenix 4 was also killed by the debris. Phoenixes 3 and 2 could not endure the many fragments and also disappeared.
Before Weed's eyes, the 4 Phoenixes disappeared while blocking the fragments.
They could no longer be called the 5 Phoenix Brothers anymore.
“My Phoenixes!” Weed wailed bitterly as he fell to the ground.
Only one of the Phoenixes lived, and over half of the Alliance tribes were destroyed by unstoppable debrises. If Bingryong hadn't covered them with his wings, the damage would have been even greater. Bingryong's Health was also reduced by about two thirds.
On the other hand, the Embinyu Church's Dark Knights, Priests, and Soldiers were also destroyed by the debris.
— GRAAAAWWRR! I WILL PUNISH YOU.
The Imoogi shook his one remaining wing, raising an intense gust that swept up dust. The barbarians couldn't endure it and tumbled to the ground.
There weren't many enemies left. With Balkan, the King Hydra, and Feylord gone, the Imoogi wanted the world to become his!
— How dare you summon me? I will kill all of you and be reborn into a true Dragon.
The Black Imoogi roared fiercely.
The Dragon Fear's might swept through and passed the Embinyu Fortress, where violent fighting had taken place. It affected Weed, Yellowy, Bingryong, and the barbarians, who had lost their will to fight from the damage their comrades had suffered.
“Ughhh, I can't fight like this.”
“We can't attack the Dragon. Something sinister will happen.”
“It was too much to start this fight in the first place.”
The barbarians fell into panic.
— Physical ability will be limited due to Dragon Fear.
There will be a 5 % chance of paralysis.
Due to insufficient Wisdom, skill use is limited by 77 %.
Since the the Dragon Fear caused this much damage despite Weed's fighting spirit, there was no need to say anything about the primitive barbarians.
'Even if I pull the barbarians together with Lion's Roar, it won't be much help if it's not the Salmere Tribe.'
The Imoogi was an experienced veteran that had undergone and survived vicious battles. It could get from a tower on one side to a tower far away by simply sweeping open one wing. The Vejague Tribe wouldn't even be able to chase it, and they would fall over exhausted because of their wobbly legs.
For a Dragon, which could be called a helmsman of magic, even spell attacks were useless unless they were of a very high level. It was a fake Dragon, but it was by far the strongest monster Weed had ever faced.
Balkan was definitely strong, but for individual force alone, there were none as great as the Black Imoogi.
'But there aren't many chances to use the alliance tribes in battle, either.'
Weed was about to hurriedly use Lion's Roar. Then, in the moment that was was going to utilize Lion's Roar while forcefully freeing his body, which was being suppressed by Dragon Fear—!
FLAAASSH!
A pure white flame emerged where the Phoenixes had been destroyed.
Purification Flames.
The surviving Phoenix 1 flew to that spot.
The Phoenixes possessed the attribute of Unquenchable Fire. Their Health had dissipated due to the Embinyu Church's divine power, but they had left Purification Flames.
Phoenix 1 opened its beak and consumed the Purifications of that Unquenchable Fire.
Its body became more and more slim and elegant as its feathers blazed brilliantly. As if a golden sun had risen, a blindingly beautiful Phoenix 1 was reborn!
— Phoenix has grown.
Taking in the life source of its brethren, its Health has increased by 2.8 times and its Mana has increased by 2.2 times.
— Level has increased by 67.
— The Unquenchable Fire attribute has changed; it has changed to the Power to Dominate Fire.
The Phoenix's mountainous, broad shoulders and large head became as slim as a crane's. It landed on the ground as its bright red tail feathers fluttered.
Arson had reduced the Embinyu Fortress into a sea of flames. The Phoenix glanced lightly the blazing citadel. When it did so, the flames subsided on their own!
It had expressed its Power to Dominate all fire.
— I will engrave into your bones the meaning of true violence, fear, and the horrible price of messing with a Dragon…
The Black Imoogi's words slowly trickled to a stop.
The majesty of the newly born Phoenix was not normal. Bingryong and the Phoenix. The contrasting two ice and fire monsters were glaring at it. It wouldn't be afraid if its body was in normal condition, but it was no exaggeration to call it a critically ill patient right now!
The Black Imoogi naturally continued to talk.
— It's not like I don't have the desire to beat it into you, but in this Versailles Continent where we live together, we must maintain consideration and care for the weak as well as the peace. Let's end this pointless fight here, I have something urgent to do, so I'm going back now.
The Black Imoogi turned around. It looked like it was obviously rushing off!
Before it could even take two steps, Weed spoke. “Hey, you.”
The Black Imoogi ignored him and kept walking.
“Hey, come over here.”
The Black Imoogi conveyed its words without turning its head.
— Say why you're telling me to go there?
“Where are you going.”
— I'm going home.
“Are you joking? Come back here.”
— There's something I have to do in a hurry…
The Black Imoogi really did not want to go back. However, when Bingryong and the Phoenix approached, it returned to its original location.
— To be honest, haven't I fought really hard after suddenly being summoned? I killed a lot of bad guys and helped you, so I shall go back now.
The Black Imoogi's sensible logic was this: it was going home since it had finished the work entrusted to it.
Anyone with a conscience wouldn't be able to treat a monster that had spent its body and helped out roughly.