The Dragon's Vengeance
The dark flames erupted instantly upon contact, rushing through the creature's external scales and incinerating its internal organs in a fraction of a second.
The colossal beast didn't even have time to shriek; its entire body halted mid-air, rigid and smoking, before exploding into a cloud of fine ash and glowing embers that drifted lazily into the dark water.
I lowered my fist, watching the last sparks fade into the gloom. The power coursing through my veins was real, absolute, and completely overwhelming.
Deep within my consciousness, a low, approving hum vibrated from the Dragon Emperor. Not bad, boy,Ignis noted, his tone carrying a rare hint of satisfaction.