Chapter 396: [394] Clash
BOOM!
In the remote mountains outside the imperial capital, deafening explosions echoed endlessly through the air.
"That's not enough, Esdeath," August said, standing atop a rocky outcrop surrounded by craters and rubble. His voice was calm yet commanding. "Your strength is only comparable to a high-class devil for now. You're still far from your full potential."
Across from him, Esdeath stood tall, her dark wings unfurling majestically behind her. A pitch-black demonic crest glowed faintly on her forehead, marking her transformation.
Since being reborn as part of the House of Demon, Esdeath's power had soared dramatically. Her demonic energy surged to the level of a high-ranking demon, and her former Teigu ability, Demon's Extract, had seamlessly integrated into her newfound powers, aligning her ice-based abilities with her magic.
Now, at her full strength, Esdeath could rival even the most powerful calamities in this world. She had become a force of nature, akin to the legendary super-dangerous beasts of myth.
"Ice Age!"
CRACK!
With her declaration, extreme cold magic began to spread at a terrifying speed. The ground, mountains, and entire landscape around them froze into crystalline ice. Esdeath's sheer power could annihilate nations with ease.
August watched the scene unfold, his lips curling into a faint smile. With a casual wave of his hand, crimson flames burst forth, roaring through the frozen terrain. The searing fire consumed the ice, erasing it entirely along with Esdeath's magic.
This was Ignis Draconis, the signature dragon flames of the Crimson Dragon Emperor, Ddraig. After Ddraig's rebirth as the Red Princess, she had entrusted August with a portion of her original flame, granting him a power capable of incinerating even gods.