Ardiel's heart pounded in his chest as he stood before the majestic form of the Azure Dragon. His sword, steady but trembling with the weight of the decision, hovered above the dragon's Reverse Scale. His mind was a whirlwind of emotions—fear, guilt, determination.
The air was thick with tension, and every breath he took felt like it could shatter the fragile calm before the storm.
The others stood around him, frozen, their gazes locked on the scene before them. They all knew the gravity of what was about to happen, yet none dared interfere.
This was Ardiel's burden to carry, and they could do nothing but watch as the scales of fate tipped.
The moment his blade angled toward the Reverse Scale, a low, menacing growl echoed through the air, shattering the stillness.
"You wouldn't dare!" Shuhei Wuya's voice, sharp and dripping with venom, cut through the tension like a blade. Her eyes flared with fury, her aura bristling with dangerous intent.
