Ophelia swiftly used her golden flames to protect both Esmeralda and her. Even amidst the roaring, raging fire that was hurled into the cave, the fire shield, protecting them, remained motionless and inert.
Esmeralda could not have been more shielded from the heat.
Once the fire vanished, Ophelia rose up, pulling Esmeralda with her. As they turned to face the cave's entrance, they saw a massive red-scaled dragon out there, glaring at them.
Ophelia squinted, and her dagger appeared in her hand. "Stay here, Esme."
Esmeralda was shocked. "I am not letting you fight that dragon alone!"
Ophelia let out a sigh. "Red dragons are the most formidable warriors in Fireria, thus that dragon is different from the others we faced, Esme. They are inherently destructive weapons."
"We can murder him together." Esmeralda took Ophelia by the arm. She would never allow her to endanger her life on her own.