The dragon's blue fire descended upon them like the wrath of a god, a storm of light and destruction that burned even through the black mist. The air rippled with unbearable heat, and the ground around them split and heaved as the infernal blaze struck the divine dome.
The impact was thunderous. The noise alone was enough to rupture eardrums...an explosion that made the entire abyss shudder. For an instant, everything vanished in the brilliance of the flame. The barrier shook, groaning under the pressure, its once-bright glow flickering like a dying star.
Inside the dome, everyone threw themselves to the ground as the fire licked against the shield. It was like being inside a furnace. The Ice Belle, hidden deep in Lucas's cloak, whimpered faintly, her tiny form trembling as waves of her divine energy were pulled through her by the Empress's will.
