Infinite Paths: The Raging Phoenix

Throughout the night, the group achieved the feat of vanquishing five pairs of dragons before the break of dawn. Despite successfully avoiding casualties, the continuous battles left them utterly drained. Wearied and fatigued, they now faced the daunting task of confronting nearly a hundred more dragons in their relentless pursuit.

"It can't be helped… we will have to fight in the capital," Rain said. "We will regroup there and fight with all of our might and with as many warriors as possible on our side." Explore stories on My Virtual Library Empire

"I am also worried about the other parts… Seara didn't have the chance to send any messages since we kept moving," Terra said.

In the end, Rain used his magic to make everyone fly back to the capital… The raging Phoenix had to rest as much as possible while they could because the next battle was insane, and almost couldn't be compared to all the others. Possibly on the history of the whole human kingdom.

As the group approached the capital one hour later, they confirmed that people weren't leaving the place… Rain wondered if Seara was organizing them to leave through the tunnels… that would make them move fast, but only so many of them at a time would be able to leave at the same time.

As the group soared above the walls of the capital, the panoramic view revealed a bustling scene of preparation and determination below. Every corner of the capital was a hive of activity, with people of all walks of life engaged in various tasks, each contributing to the collective effort. Some were fortifying defenses, reinforcing walls, and erecting barricades.

Others were swiftly organizing evacuation routes and securing essential supplies. The atmosphere was charged with a palpable sense of unity and resolve, as the entire populace came together to face the imminent threat of the approaching dragons.

"... They didn't have the chance to leave… I don't want to ask why," Terra said and then sighed.

"... Let's leave everyone in the center of the capital and then talk with Branden and Esmeralda," Rain said while squinting his eyes.

After leaving the warriors behind, Rain and Terra flew to the castle where they found people coming and going carrying a bunch of boxes with potions. Rain found the members of the king's blade there and even Karla organizing things and telling people to send the materials to all the walls. Only the northern wall seemed empty.

"Ah, it's over, it's over."

"For once, show us some attitude."

"It's not over yet."

Some people were arguing with each other… That gave Rain a good idea of what was happening, but he still decided to keep his mind open. Before long, they arrived in the throne room and they found Seara, Branden and Esmeralda silently looking at a map. They didn't say anything, but as expected, Rain took a glance at it and understood what was happening.

The northern area was fine, but the western and eastern side of the country were being attacked by dragons as well.

"As I suspected… but their forces are smaller, right?" Rain asked. "They don't have many groups coming from the sides. Even more so since they would have to crossed the territories of the magic people and the beast people."

"... That is right," Branden said. "It seems that they want to use the human territory as a foothold to surround the magic people and then smash the demi humans. Even with their barriers, the magic people wouldn't be that effective if they split their focus in two directions."

Amid the organized chaos, reports reached Rain detailing the evacuation efforts by those living on the outskirts of the capital. Most residents near the borders had fled upon the dragons' approach, seeking safety in the inland regions.

However, the Raging Phoenix, under the leadership of Roan, Liss, and Asche, opted to stand their ground and engage the dragons to buy valuable time for the ongoing preparations. Concern gnawed at Rain as no reports had been received from them since the previous night, heightening the sense of worry and anticipation for the looming battle.

"Our best option is to get rid of the kraken and leviathan dragons before the others arrive and completely finish the encirclement," Rain said. "I should be able to one shot the kraken dragons, but the problem will be the leviathan dragons… if they get close enough, the jump of ten of them can destroy the whole capital."

The good thing was the fact that Rain had more people that he swore to protect on the capital, so his power increased a considerably bit… but that wouldn't be enough. While they were wondering what they should do, they received word that a cargo coming from the port city had arrived.

"We can use that as well," Rain said.

The cargo that arrived bore the unmistakable mark of Lotto's work, showcasing the fusion of artistry and functionality. The cargo was made of spears that were elegant yet deadly, crafted from the refined scales and bones of the ice dragons. Each spear gleamed with an magic iridescence, capturing the essence of the powerful creatures they were derived from.

The shafts, meticulously carved and adorned with intricate patterns, provided a comfortable grip.

Accompanying the spears were shields of insane design. Crafted from the resilient scales of the ice dragons, the shields boasted a remarkable balance between weight and durability.

As the cargo was unveiled, the Raging Phoenix warriors could feel the tangible embodiment of their newfound arsenal – a testament to the skill and ingenuity of Lotto in harnessing the power of the ice dragons for their cause.

"We have to distribute this fast, make the warriors get only a shield or a spear since we don't have that many yet," Rain said.

"Got it," Terra said.

"Split the magic and sound support in pairs and made them join several but specifics squads to make them work faster as well," Rain added.

"Rain, we need to talk," Branden said.