Battle of the Black Dragon Gate (1)

Summoning both Zeth and Aemorus, Shye and Shirley leaped onto their mounts, leading the charge like great generals of a rising kingdom.

Their majestic steeds thundered across the crystalline floor, shattering black shards beneath their hooves and sending them scattering in all directions as the cohort surged forward.

Far behind them, Harry and David began casting spells, staying close to Luna—their steadfast protector.

Siegfried, Seira, Ian, Maia, Lesurii, and Reginald guarded the flanks as they advanced in a wedge-like formation.

Witnessing the sight, Dweezel merely sneered in derision.

The old snake raised his arms—hands open, fingers extended—and pointed forward, commanding his hero army to advance and confront the audacious cohort of youngsters.

Meanwhile, the Hawklings remained behind, performing rituals—seemingly summoning something with the aid of a black scroll, its center marked by an eerie, blood-red magic circle.