Chapter 499 - 497: Fire Spirit, Mad Dragon Island

Deep within the volcano.

"President, they’re fighting outside. Shouldn’t we leave?"

Pera had returned, guarding Shaline alongside Raphael.

"Don’t worry, just one more day, one day."

A deep obsession flickered in Raphael’s eyes.

"It’s definitely not an illusion. My feeling is right, it’s definitely his aura, it will definitely have an effect..."

Pera looked at Raphael, hesitant to speak, and after a moment, she sighed lightly.

Raphael appeared very young, while she looked like an eighty-year-old lady.

But Pera knew, Raphael’s lifespan far exceeded hers. As she slowly aged from youth, Raphael, like a god, remained eternally young, showing no sign of aging.

"If they are fighting outside, it might affect the ritual’s progress."

"Whoever interferes, I’ll fight them," Raphael said without hesitation.

Pera was startled, quickly persuading, "Please reconsider, President. If you make a move, those guys might find out."

Raphael nodded, took a deep breath, "I know, rest assured, I won’t act rashly unless absolutely necessary."

Pera sighed in relief.

Raphael casually asked, "So how is it?"

Pera knew she was asking about the help she provided, so she replied, "I helped Dragon Island find the altar of the Tower of Descent. However, they didn’t do anything; they just investigated the Tower of Descent’s intentions and then left."

Raphael’s eyes moved slightly, shaking her head, "Dealing with tigers invites disaster, Erina will pay the price."

Saying this, Raphael slowly stood up.

"Pera, pack up and prepare to leave."

Pera was surprised and delighted, "Alright."

Though not understanding why Raphael suddenly had a change of mind, she quickly acted, shutting down the array and slowly leading Shaline out.

Raphael said, "When you return, remind the Tower of Descent and Erina not to overstep the boundaries, otherwise, He... won’t forgive them."

Pera nodded, "Alright."

Raphael’s figure flickered and disappeared.

...

"No, something’s wrong with their state."

Encore frowned, seriously observing the happenings around the volcano’s crater.

Hilia turned back, puzzled, "What’s wrong?"

"They’re high-tier mages, they shouldn’t lose their rationality so easily."

Hilia nodded, "Generally, yes, but the Fire Spirit’s legend can push people beyond limits, surely it can make them lose their minds."

"But not to the extent of directly courting death." said Encore.

"What else could it be." Hilia chuckled, "It must be the Tower of Descent causing trouble again."

Encore’s eyes widened, "Didn’t we notify Dragon Island? Why aren’t they doing anything? I remember Dragon Island’s efficiency is quite high."

Hilia recalled what Rose said, shaking her head, "Efficiency doesn’t mean action. What if they’re colluding with cultists to harm these mages from all over?"

Encore frowned, "That can’t be right, most of these mages are from the Blue Dragon Empire, only a few are from other empires."

She looked at the people outside the volcano, "But most of the audience is from other empires."

From Dragon Island’s grasp, stealing the Fire Spirit is something most other countries’ people are aware of, realizing they can’t escape from the vast Blue Dragon Empire.

Therefore, most people didn’t get involved.

The surrounding people all discussed, unanimously calling the behavior of these mages wild, like beasts, utterly unlike normal mages.

Hilia’s eyes gleamed, "Maybe that’s just how the Blue Dragon Empire is."

Encore frowned, but after a moment, she too sighed, "Forget it. We’re too weak, lacking the right to join the chaos. After this, I’m going to work hard to advance, only reaching Tier Four... will I have the strength to protect myself."

Hilia agreed deeply, "I feel the same way."

While chatting, the situation on Dragon Island Volcano changed again.

All mages at the volcano’s crater, even if unwilling, were forced to join the chaotic battle for various reasons.

Every now and then, mages died, blood spilled, causing uncontrolled bodies and blood to be absorbed by the central Fire Spirit, its pure flame body slowly gaining a tinge of crimson.

The number of mages on the scene gradually decreased, the blood dyeing the volcanic ash red.

Tier Six Mages were not in the battle, they hid among the crowd, watching the fight above.

The Love Witch, Daisyna, was one of them.

She stood on the outside viewing platform, silently watching the battles above, revealing a strange smile.

"Hehe, is Dragon Island so confident? I’ll let you experience a surprising twist."

"That being, how can you compare to a mage who has just advanced in the past century."

An imperceptible scent slowly spread from her body to the surroundings.

Soon, all the scent was inhaled by everyone watching from kilometers around.

Nearby, a girl watched the fight above, showing a mournful look, "Such fierce battles, why fight?"

"Good people, just dying like that, so unfortunate, where are the dragon riders?"

"Why are the dragon riders indifferent? Why aren’t they stopping it?"

"I must demand an explanation from the dragon riders!"

A lot of comments came from the crowd watching the chaos.

Some people slowly grew agitated.

They saw a passing Dragon Rider Guard and immediately charged forward, clamoring for the dragon riders to stop the fight.

Among them were mages and ordinary people, and as the crowd grew rowdy due to these comments.

The unfortunate Dragon Rider Guard, pushed by the crowd, was somewhat panicked.

At this moment, a stone seemingly from nowhere hit him on the head, and he reacted angrily, "Who was it?"

What greeted him were countless fists.

"How dare you talk back?"

"Beat him! Make him stop the fight!"

The Dragon Rider Guard was swallowed by the crowd.

The same scene played out in all areas beyond the walls.

The Love Witch, Daisyna, stood amidst the crowd, the crowd seemingly unconsciously ignored her, bypassing her, becoming rowdy.

She extended her hand, forming an orchid gesture before her eyes, suddenly laughing softly.

"The power of love."

...

"Chaos, chaos."

"How terrifying, the human world is so terrifying, Meow Blue wants to go home."

Meow White and Meow Blue, the two cat girls, had pale faces as they watched the sudden chaos in the crowd.

Even though far away, it still caused a significant shock to them.

Not only them, Hilia and Encore also stood up.

"Such strange chaos, the Tower of Descent is moving." Encore frowned, "What exactly are they trying to do?"

Hilia’s gaze was profound, "They... want people to go in, to die."

"What?"

Encore was stunned.

She saw the chaotic crowd break through the wall’s entry and rushed into the volcano region.

They couldn’t resist the massive suction from the Fire Spirit, all being drawn towards the crater, towards the Fire Spirit’s body.