[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-ember-dragon":3,"chapter-ember-dragon-ember-dragon-chapter-453":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},1162372,1504,"Chapter 453: The Soul-Devouring Dragon","ember-dragon-chapter-453",453,"\u003Cp>Chapter 453: The Soul-Devouring Dragon\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"T-that...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mighty dragon, can you let me go now?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fire elemental noble asked humbly, his crimson face showing a smile more pitiful than tears.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After witnessing that terrifying scene, he only wanted to leave this place as quickly as possible, to escape this extremely fearsome dragon and avoid any further involvement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cassius replied calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The red dragon loosened his giant claw, releasing the trapped fire elemental noble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you for your mercy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"G-goodbye, mighty dragon.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hamid sighed with relief, as if a heavy burden had been lifted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fire elemental noble frantically flew through the air, sparks trailing from his lower body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"By the Great Flame Lord.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ll never return to this cursed City of Iron again. A dragon this terrifying actually exists here...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hamid muttered to himself, his face filled with gratitude for narrowly escaping death.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Whoosh—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A scorching wind roared past.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An ominous feeling suddenly arose within Hamid, and he stiffly turned his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"N-no way...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He saw the massive red dragon flapping his wings, closing the distance within a few breaths. He could even feel the sulfur-laden breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ve forgiven your first crime—hunting my followers.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But a crime is a crime, and now it’s time to address your second offense: insulting me to my face.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The red dragon swung his claw mid-air, and a shimmering force field once again imprisoned the despairing fire elemental.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was just an experiment by Cassius.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In his past life, players had discussed on forums the possibility of trapping and releasing a fire elemental repeatedly—could it result in unlimited wishes?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But... can you give me a second wish as compensation?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Damn it!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Greedy reptile!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hamid roared internally, his fury surging, but there was nothing he could do.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He couldn’t even struggle, let alone resist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fire elemental noble, who usually burned, pillaged, and killed at will, destroying entire villages on a whim, was now tasting the bitterness of being a victim.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though he had mentally cursed the red dragon a thousand times over, Hamid still forced himself to lift his head and plead, \"Mighty dragon, please spare me!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I have no intention of deceiving you. The Wish Spell is extremely precious to us genies—I can only cast it once every few years.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, no chance to exploit a bug.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I should’ve tried, \"Give me three more wishes.\" Even if it failed, it would’ve been a fun experiment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cassius shook his head and sighed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sigh, you refuse to compensate me and still want to live. You’re putting me in a difficult position.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mighty dragon, I can give you all my wealth, everything in the city—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fire elemental shouted anxiously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Cassius ignored him and continued speaking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fine, I’ll lower my standards and grant you a wish you can fulfill right now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What wish?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I want a fire elemental noble’s elemental core.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s not—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hamid’s face contorted with anger and fear. He managed to shout one last line before being consumed by dragonfire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The raging tongues of flame engulfed his body, disintegrating his outer shell and leaving behind only a flickering elemental core resembling a dancing flame.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It contained not only pure fire elemental energy but also the essential power of the inner plane.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Emir of the City of Iron, the noble fire elemental Malik—Hamid Abdul—was no more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His soul might have returned to the embrace of the Flame Lord, but his body had undoubtedly become part of the red dragon’s feast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Roar—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cassius raised his head high and let out a long, resounding roar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He felt the immense energy coursing through him and unleashed scorching flames, declaring his arrival to the entire Fire Elemental Plane.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"By the Great Flame Lord—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He really did it...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He—he devoured an Emir!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"By the Great Flame Lord, Lord Hamid was like a lamb to the slaughter!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s no ordinary dragon. He devoured a fire elemental noble—he’s the Soul-Devouring Dragon!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the magma streams, fire dwarves in caves, and the remnants of the City of Iron, fire elementals gazed up at the colossal red dragon and cried out in shock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The death of an Emir was a significant event but not enough to cause a sensation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But a fearsome dragon from the Material Plane that easily crushed and devoured a fire elemental noble? That was a rarity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>News of this event spread rapidly across the Burning Wasteland.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Within a few days, the locals were telling the tale:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A red dragon, larger than an ancient dragon, had descended upon the City of Iron.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He destroyed more than half the city, killed over a hundred fire elementals, and devoured a noble Emir.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The title of \"Soul-Devouring Dragon\" quickly spread, becoming a nightmare for the local fire elementals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, few residents knew the origin of this red dragon, leading to rampant speculation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some said he was an emperor from the Material Plane, others claimed he was a descendant of Tiamat, and some believed he was an ally summoned by the fire dwarves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Scorched Plains, Brass Fortress.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Has he arrived yet?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t be afraid.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Everyone, be patient. He has accepted the invitation.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the elegantly crafted brass palace, fire dwarves gathered nervously, their expressions solemn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The table was laden with fine wines, delicacies, and piles of glittering gold and jewels, clearly prepared for a grand feast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But despite the tempting fare, no one dared touch it. The invited imperial officers and soldiers stood silently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Apologies.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A magnetic voice echoed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fire dwarves, officers, and soldiers immediately turned toward the entrance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cassius, in human form, appeared at the palace doors, a polite smile on his handsome face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I had some matters to attend to. Thank you all for waiting.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Long live His Majesty Cassius!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Invincible in battle!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The great red dragon who devours genies!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The gathered officers and soldiers cheered fanatically, creating waves of enthusiasm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shalin, flanked by fire dwarves, stepped forward respectfully and said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your Majesty Cassius, congratulations on another great victory. The entire Burning Wasteland witnessed your power.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cassius nodded in acknowledgment and said calmly, \"Thank you for your kind invitation, Lord Shalin.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your Majesty, please, come inside. We’ve prepared the finest wines and delicacies for you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shalin bowed slightly and escorted the human-shaped dragon into the palace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Deep within his eyes lay unprecedented tension and gravity—this feast might determine the fate of the Brass Fortress and the thousands of fire dwarves under his command.\u003C\u002Fp>",1065,"2026-06-03T12:47:02.951Z","2026-06-03T12:47:07.061Z",1,"novelbin.me","661cfe0e27e785cf8dec0a2f86bdc9be9b831f821870ff08df90a9200ad068b8","ember-dragon-chapter-151","ember-dragon-chapter-452",603,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fember-dragon-cover.jpg"]