Raylo swung himself onto Baofeng's back, and Moonlight leaped nimbly, landing in front of him.
Raylo took a deep breath, his will to fight and confidence burning ever hotter.
He gently stroked Baofeng's neck, feeling the surging Life Force beneath his palm.
"Baofeng, soon, the entire Fiery Sun Kingdom will know your name."
"ROAR!"
Baofeng responded with a long cry that could pierce the clouds and shatter stone.
Coal Ball suddenly flickered, appearing on Raylo's lap.
The rolling soundwaves of its high-pitched, jumbled shriek caused the banners of the army formation below to flutter violently.
With a beat of its wings, a powerful downdraft kicked up a cloud of dust as its massive body shot skyward like an arrow loosed from a bow, fearlessly piercing the clouds.
Just as Baofeng climbed to a height of one hundred meters above the battlefield and secured a favorable position, there was finally movement from the Fiery Sun Kingdom's army formation.
