[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-ember-dragon":3,"chapter-ember-dragon-ember-dragon-chapter-31":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Ember Dragon",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},1161847,1504,"Chapter 31: The Northern Wind's Eagle Guard (Part Two)","ember-dragon-chapter-31",31,"\u003Cp>The Chimera’s dive was over, leaving impressive results.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With just one attack, it had downed three Eagle Guards, eliciting a loud cheer from the creatures in the Embers Nest. Even the usually prideful, red-dragon-subservient wyverns raised their heads and let out triumphant roars.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Roar—”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three-headed beast reveled in its success, each head emitting a harmonious, thunderous roar of satisfaction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It beat its wings forcefully, riding the currents to climb for another assault.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Monster, your opponent is me!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A dark shadow streaked past the Chimera from behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alger’s expert riding skills, combined with the eagle’s aerial acrobatics, allowed the eagle to ride the Chimera’s air currents, staying in its blind spot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leaning forward, Alger swung his sharp sword, slicing into the Chimera’s tough hide.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blood splattered in mid-air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Aah!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feeling the wound on its back, the Chimera let out an enraged howl.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Immediately, it twisted in mid-air, whipping its muscular dragon tail toward the position behind it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Igor!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alger called to his partner, gripping tightly with his legs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The eagle understood instantly, rolling sideways in the air to deftly avoid the strike.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The dragon tail swished through empty air, leaving the Chimera furious. It accelerated, twisting its dragon head around to spew searing flames at the pursuing Eagle Guard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Boom—”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Flames ignited the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the Chimera’s neck couldn’t swivel all the way around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alger, steering with one hand, only needed a slight sidestep to evade the fiery breath. Using his maneuverability, he angled himself again to the Chimera’s blind spot directly above.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“To master the sky is to master all,” the old instructor always told them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this persistent Eagle Guard still behind, the Chimera dove downward again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Swish—”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a precise wing spread, it abruptly halted, hoping to make the Eagle Guard crash into the rock wall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, Alger wasn’t falling for it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He calmly tailed the Chimera, making a controlled turn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But during this maneuver, his keen eagle-like vision caught an unusual detail.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Chimera’s left wing extended half a beat slower.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In that brief moment, Alger’s sharp eyes detected it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Its left wing has an old injury!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alger spoke with excitement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He gently stroked his eagle’s feathers, prompting a sharp screech as the eagle dove.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Swish—”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, the blade sliced across the Chimera’s hind leg.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alger was patient when dealing with large beasts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t expect to kill it in one strike, aiming instead to wear it down with his mobility.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Against such creatures, a patient hunter often claimed the prize, while a reckless fool risked his life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, barbarians were an exception.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Knowing that the Chimera’s wings were injured, limiting its agility, the Eagle Guard captain’s attacks became bolder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, the eagle even hovered directly below the beast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Unleash the tide!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alger’s muscles tensed, and his movements accelerated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Within seconds, he swung his sword multiple times, each slash slicing through the thick lion-hide, cutting deep into the Chimera’s flesh and even grazing its soft internal organs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Aah—”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Chimera howled in agony, then, suppressing the pain, swiped its clawed paw downward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But by then, the eagle rider had already shifted to its side, spotting yet another weak point.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Follow through!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he finished one slash, Alger swiftly shifted to deliver a side slash, precisely slicing the Chimera’s descending claw.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Chimera roared again, lifting all three heads in unison.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eagle feathers and blood flew.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under Alger’s expert skills, the eagle passed over the Chimera’s back, side, and belly time and again. Each strike drew blood, yet the Chimera failed to lay a claw on even a single feather.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was the difference between a beast and a warrior.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The wyverns attempted to help, flapping forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But they were already struggling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each wyvern soon found itself encircled by small formations of seven to eight Eagle Guards, left only to roar angrily as they flailed, swinging their tails aimlessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Igor, left side, up.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alger’s tone held a note of excitement—taking down such a large creature always stirred his blood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’m going to slice off this thing’s wing!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Screech!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a piercing eagle cry, Alger and his eagle became a dark blur, diving towards the now-dazed Chimera.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as his sword was about to strike the dragon wing—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Fireball!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A blazing fireball shot up from the ground toward the eagle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ogre mage Langpu had been waiting below, watching for just such a moment of distraction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Igor!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alger shouted, adjusting his body to steer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mid-dive, the eagle managed to bank sharply, narrowly dodging the fireball.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only the edge of its right wing was singed, leaving a charred line.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, this mid-air adjustment had thrown them off balance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Chimera, regaining its senses, seized the rare opportunity. Frustrated by its mounting injuries, it simply wanted to unleash its fury.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a roar, it swung its lion’s claw.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Bang!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feathers and blood scattered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The eagle, along with its rider, was sent flying over ten meters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even as they spun and tumbled through the air, Alger held tightly, refusing to fall from his eagle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Igor, veer right!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not only did he manage to stay mounted, but he adjusted his balance, helping the injured eagle to stabilize its flight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Alger still airborne, the Chimera grew even angrier, lunging forward again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Eagle Guard, assemble!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The Chimera’s nearly done!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alger raised his sword high.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The surrounding Eagle Guards disengaged from the wyverns, gradually surrounding the Chimera in a coordinated formation, ready to continue harrying it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arrows flew from all directions, accompanied by sudden spear thrusts from behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Chimera, now covered in wounds, was visibly struggling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though not highly intelligent, the Chimera knew that if this continued, it would meet its end. It could no longer tolerate the “pesky flies” swarming around it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, all three heads let out hoarse growls, feinting a few lunges. When the Eagle Guards backed off slightly, the Chimera turned and fled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was heading toward the cave to establish a defensive position.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alger immediately recognized its intent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s trying to escape!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Eagle Guard, prepare for a mass assault!”\u003C\u002Fp>",1004,"2026-06-03T12:47:02.671Z","2026-06-03T12:47:06.781Z",1,"novelbin.me","56223ce592c24ad6bf4a566e3de195178b62ce74c39cfe77177f02e9fbad8d97","ember-dragon-chapter-32","ember-dragon-chapter-30",603,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fember-dragon-cover.jpg"]