"Don't make me repeat myself, you are not allowed to pass here!"
The conflict between the small and the big, the strong and the weak, should have been a predictable one, but it continued until this moment for some unknown reason.
Those were wings that were capable of tearing through the sky and claws that could shatter the earth, destruction seemed to be their inherent symbol.
The raised dragon head stood tall, overlooking everything in front of it like a beast king.
Within its widened dragon pupils, only a tiny figure could be seen, and flashes of fierce light could be seen in its eyes overflowing with resentment.
According to the thinking of this flying dragon, it couldn't understand at all:
Why could a toothless and clawless opponent, who looked like it was on its last breath, block its way for such a long time?
Clearly, the opponent didn't seem capable anymore.
Now, beautiful feathers were falling to the ground, stained with occasional drops of blood;
No matter when, its graceful figure always seemed full of melancholy at this moment.
Whether at first glance or careful observation, no one would think that the weaker side could achieve victory;
Especially in this one-on-one duel, the outcome was even more clear.
Not one of Hawky's companions who could help her were present, as they had already been sent back to the mountains.
Cai was the one responsible for escorting them, and the injured girl was now dancing with battered wings, engaged in a desperate fight without hope in sight.
This place had turned into a "prison," confining the wing-clipped bird for a long time;
A mere "birdcage" should not be able to contain the dragon that soars through the sky;
But the impossible had indeed happened here.
Due to the injuries sustained in yesterday's battle with the Pegasus Knight Order, Hawky was definitely not a match for that dragon;
Therefore, the delay she could achieve was purely based on her stubborn will.
She had to do it now!
Thousands of demons were all wounded, and the only reliable force in the team was Hawky herself;
She took on the responsibility without hesitation, in order to prevent further casualties, and kept the attention of the flying dragon firmly fixed on her.
The flying dragon had been repeatedly obstructed by opponents weaker than itself, which further aroused its fierce instinct as a beast.
It no longer paid attention to other targets and only focused on trying to shatter the bones of the girl in front of its eyes, making her pay the price for her rash actions.
As the flying dragon raised its struck-up claws with a threatening roar, it aimed a powerful blow towards Hawky;
Under its enraged state, the attack was obviously filled with killing intent and had even greater destructive power than before.
However, in the face of the slashing wind filled with killing intent, Hawky simply lifted her broken wings and crossed them above her head.
If there was something special about this scene compared to previous battles, it would be the direction in which the feathers fell.
The red feathers no longer fell towards the ground, but followed the opposite trajectory, rising from the ground and twirling on both sides of those pair of wings.
With a heavy thud, the large claws with traces of dirt came smashing down, and in response, Hawky lifted her beautiful face, her expression calm and unchanged, her body motionless.
Boom boom boom boom boom boom!
The flying dragon's attack hit its mark, causing the violent impact to turn into ripples and unleash havoc.
The rotating dragon pupils looked at the spot where the claws descended, and the rock-like face slightly wrinkled, as if sensing that things were not so simple.
The physical force carried by the impact gradually subsided after a short while.
The dragon's gaze shifted, and in the next instant, its unusually human-like pupils suddenly contracted.
In front of the surprised gazes, Hawky's figure still stood tall;
Compared to before, it now had dozens of feathers floating around its slender body, fluttering like flowing green silk.
The dragon could barely comprehend:
The feathers just now had blocked the attack, but why?
With its intelligence, it seemed unable to understand this question.
"You're nothing special!"
Looking at the opponent's astonished reaction, Hawky raised its wing and smirked, covering its small mouth.
At the end of the feather near those crimson lips, there appeared white feathers, contrasting with the dominant brown feathers.
After the laughter, Hawky's face turned cold, signaling the arrival of a different kind of winter, and chilling air swept in all directions.
No need for unnecessary words, Hawky simply controlled more feathers, shedding them from its wings in an instant;
This action was like a signal, and soon after, she released an extremely astonishing surge of magic power, her strength increasing by more than double.
Of course, creatures of the dragon race couldn't understand; after all, this was a combat technique that only the harpy clan could use freely.
[Flame Wing]:
This is a secret technique that integrates life energy into feathers, forcibly enhancing one's strength.
After using this technique, the feathers of the practitioner would turn deep white, as if all colors had been burnt away, hence the name.
Since ancient times, upon the birth of a harpy, they would use this secret technique, just like the breath of a creature, without any difficulty.
However, those related to their bloodline strongly disapproved of using [Flame Wing];
Because this kind of combat method was tantamount to wagering one's life, burning life for a brief moment of power!
Like a moth diving into the flame, Hawky had already given up everything.
She knew she must have gone mad, to think like this one day.
She wasn't like this before.
Although protecting comrades was an instinctive reaction, sacrificing one's own life for them was not worth it in Hawky's opinion.
Valuing oneself above all else was the normal mentality;
Especially for the demon race, who valued their own life more than anything external.
It should be like this... right?
But Hawky still made the "crazy" move, only because someone's face appeared in her mind.
Before using [Flame Wing], Hawky carefully considered:
If that person were here, what would they do?
That person was very stubborn, willing to give everything for the team, even if it meant sacrificing their life.
Yes, that person would definitely do that!
So, the answer emerged, and Hawky finally understood what she had to do next.
If putting the lives of loved ones above everything else was that person's choice;
Then Hawky could also make that person's wish outweigh everything she possessed.
Hawky let go, firmly convinced by the foolish reason stated above, enough to persuade the selfish heart inside her body;
In an instant, that heart started beating faster and faster!
