A series of sonic booms echoed, and thunderous roars resounded high up in the sky.
"Foolish Northerners!"
"Since you so recklessly ignite the flames of war—"
Cassius spread his broad wings and dove from the high heavens. The Dragon Crystal on his chest surged with scorching energy, radiating a dazzling light.
"Then I shall grant you the most complete destruction!"
"Boom!"
With his words, the air shattered with a sound, and from his blood-red maw erupted a fiery white pillar.
The indestructible ice barrier first showed spiderweb-like cracks, then thick smoke billowed from it, followed by a crisp "crash" as it shattered completely, breaking apart utterly.
"Long live the King of Ashen!"
"Long live the mighty Red Dragon!"
"This is the divine power of our lord!"
"No, our lord has surpassed the gods! He is a greater existence!"
"Your Majesty! We are invincible!"
