Chapter 98

【Hearing this, Irene pursed her lips, her gaze falling on Belserion—the blood-stained wings and the pierced chest, with fresh blood even seeping out continuously from the back.】

【Belserion was injured; on the previous border line, she had suffered severe wounds from being besieged by three titled dragons from the opposing dragon group.】

【As the strongest dragon within the 'Dragnof Kingdom', Belserion's injury was also the reason for the disastrous defeat in the frontline war.】

【Therefore, Irene had no choice but to announce a retreat to the interior to make new plans.】

【However, on the way back, she encountered a group migrating toward the interior. After some questioning, Irene learned that in this border village,】

【there were still a large number of the elderly, weak, sick, and disabled who had not been evacuated.】

【And the evil dragon race that had broken through the defense line was bound to carry out massive looting at the border of the 'Dragnof' Kingdom to replenish their consumption.】

【This was an inevitable outcome, so Irene, who loved her people like her own children, intended to come to this village to help these villagers who had not yet retreated leave this place of trouble.】

【But, she didn't expect to be a step too late. Among the evil dragon race, some dragons had found this village that still harbored a large number of humans.】

【This also meant that if Irene wanted to save these villagers, she had to fight the three dragons that had found this place.】

【Even a life-and-death struggle.】

【But, Belserion, who had the strongest combat power, was injured. In the current situation, whether Belserion could actually defeat three dragons was a question.】

【And as for herself... although she was also a Dragon Slayer, and even the developer of Dragon Slayer Magic,】

【it had already been proven in previous battles that these Dragon Slayers were still too weak and simply could not defeat dragons.】

【Even Irene herself couldn't!】

【Perhaps, if given more time, they might truly be able to rival dragons, but it was still too early.】

【A human could not confront a powerful dragon by relying on Dragon Slayer Magic practiced for only a few years.】

【Therefore, Irene's brows were tightly furrowed at this moment, feeling the pressure jointly emitted by the three dragons around her, her expression extremely ugly.】

Belserion: "Looking at it this way, Irene seemed to care very much about her subjects in the past?"

Irene: "After all, I was the Queen of that kingdom at the time; it is only natural to fulfill one's duties in one's position."

August: "Then, did you win at that time?"

Irene: "I'm not quite sure, or rather, the fight didn't actually happen at that time."

Hades: "Oh? Could it be that you and the Irene of this world also made different choices?"

Irene: "Not at all. I can still clearly remember that, back then, I did indeed go to that village with Belserion, but we arrived too late. When we reached it, the entire village was already littered with corpses and turned into ruins."

Sting: "Then, in that case, it must be that Mr. Black Natsu appeared there by accident and delayed the three dragons, which allowed you of the dark world to arrive in time, right?"

Irene: "According to the Sky Screen, one could say so."

"But, arriving in time is not necessarily a good thing."

Irene sighed, her beautiful eyes fixed on Belserion in the Sky Screen.

She whispered softly: "After all, Belserion at this time is in a state of being seriously injured. Can she really win like this?"

In Irene's memory, Belserion's death did not occur in this battle, but rather she was killed in action during the defense of an inland town half a year later.

However, if this forced battle were to happen, it might advance the time of Belserion's death.

In the scene.

【Irene deeply knew her current predicament.】

【But...】

【She turned her head and looked at the group of elderly, women, and children behind her who revered her as a god.】

【And, that Flame Warrior who had been confronting the dragons just now.】

【Yes, the Flame Warrior. The raging flames completely obscured Natsu's figure, making it impossible for Irene to see the specific situation inside.】

【However, for someone who could confront the high and mighty dragons for the sake of the people, Irene was willing to call him a warrior!】

【She pursed her lips, as if she had made up her mind.】

【She gently patted the scales on Belserion's back.】

【"Belserion, we cannot shrink back!"】

【Irene's tone was firm.】

【"Ah! I was just waiting for those words from you, Irene!"】

【Belserion roared to the sky, and the fighting spirit that had previously subsided began to boil.】

【"Back then, your father saved my life. I once swore that I would always protect your lineage, and I will never break my promise!"】

【The giant dragon head looked at the three dragons directly in front, and a disdainful cold snort came from Belserion's mouth.】

【"Hmph! How can mere three nobodies make me, Belserion, shrink back?!"】

【Irene also took the opportunity to channel her magic power.】

【"Warrior, you have already done very well. Leave the rest to us."】

【Irene said without looking back.】

【As her voice fell, she spread her hands: "Additional Magic: Knight of God!!!"】

【The pale blue radiance completely enveloped Belserion's massive body.】

【The ability to enhance all attributes caused Belserion's aura to rise to another level.】

【Without hesitation, Belserion let out a roar.】

【The massive body crashed straight toward the three dragons.】

【On the spot, Natsu, bathed in flames, blinked.】

【Watching the injured dragon rush straight toward the three dragons.】

【A question gradually emerged in Natsu's mind.】

【"So, do they not need my help? Can they win?"】 ===== CHAPTER 99 =====