The Monster King's Legacy-Chapter 219: A Race Against Time

As Lance was taken to safety, Aelyndra and the others watched over him, their expressions a mix of worry and awe.

"This power…" Aelyndra murmured, her golden eyes glimmering. "It's beyond anything we've ever seen." She said, referring not to her own experiences, but the knowledge of her elders.

Rynne nodded, her gaze steady. "But it's still Lance. He'll find a way to control it."

The dragon elders remained nearby, their presence a reminder of the divine force that had intervened.

As the light of the Dragon God lingered in the sky, the world braced for the next stage of the conflict, one that would test even the gods themselves.

…

Nevertheless, the destruction wrought by the Titans continued to spread across the continent. While the mightiest Titans converged on a distant sacred site far beyond the horizon, lesser Titans still capable of devastating small mountains roamed freely, leaving ruin in their wake. The world trembled under their relentless advance, and time seemed to slip away like sand through fingers.

In the heart of the monster kingdom, Lance opened his eyes to the soft glow of dawn filtering through his chambers. His body felt strange, heavier, yet brimming with energy. Every muscle and fiber in his being pulsed with strength unlike anything he had ever known.

Aelyndra was seated nearby, her golden eyes watching him intently. When she noticed him stir, relief flooded her face.

"You're awake," she said softly, moving closer. "How do you feel?"

Lance sat up slowly, his movements deliberate as he tested his newfound strength. "Stronger," he said simply. "Much stronger."

He clenched his fists, feeling the raw power coursing through him. Yet something was missing.

"I still can't use magic, huh?" he muttered, a hint of frustration in his voice, not a deep one, just something he expected.

"You can split whole titans and this is what you're worried about?" Aelyndra said, her voice sarcastically in disbelieve. "Besides, haven't you've always relied on strategy and raw strength, not flashy spells. Whatever power you've gained from the Dragon God, it's yours to wield in your own way."

Lance nodded, waving his hand. "I know, I know… you don't have to tell me again." He said, rising from his bed to go familiarize himself with this new power.

While that happened, the dragon elders had gathered with Kaelthara and Aelyndra in the grand council chamber. A massive map was laid out before them, marked with the Titans' movements and the locations of their devastation.

"They're converging," Elder Thoryx said, his tone steady even in the grim situation. "All the most powerful Titans are moving toward a single point… a sacred site far beyond this continent. A place we call the Earth's Heart."

Kaelthara's pointed. "The Earth's Heart is a nexus of pure, untapped energy, connected to the very lifeblood of the planet. If the Titans reach it and tap into its power..."

"They'll become unstoppable," the auburn-haired elder finished, his green eyes narrowing. "The world will be reduced to ash, and no force mortal or divine, will be able to stand against them." He said, the room falling into a brief pause as all eyes shifted to Kaelthara for a moment, after all, they all felt that even if such a situation was to occur, she would most definitely survive.

For the rest of them, the weight of the revelation sank in while they thought of it.

"We cannot let them reach the Earth's Heart," Elder Thoryx said firmly. "We must intercept them before it's too late."

Kaelthara waved Thoryx's word, her presence commanding. "I'll lead the charge. Aelyndra, you'll come with me."

Aelyndra nodded, her determination unwavering. "I'm ready."

Lance seemingly stumbling upon them spoke, his voice steady. "And I'll come too."

Elder Thoryx shook his head. "No. Your strength is great, but this mission requires speed and flight. The Titans are far beyond our reach for now, and your role lies in protecting the kingdom."

Thinking about it for a bit, Lance couldn't agree that. There was no way he would be useless if he tagged along, after all, there was no way the Titans would bend over and let the dragons do as they please. "That's not an order, is it?"

Seeing his determination, there was no way they could stop him. Elder Thoryx sighed, "fine, do as you wish."

Following this plan, as soon as they all were ready and Lance had left word to his people, the sky above the monster kingdom darkened as the dragon elders, Kaelthara, and Aelyndra alongside Lance took to the skies. Their massive forms cast long shadows over the land, their wings creating powerful gusts as they ascended.

The soldiers and citizens below watched in awe and reverence, their hope resting on the dragons' immense power.

Lance didn't need to look back at his people, after all, he had faith in their strength. At that time, all the leaders, dragon-blessed, and god-blessed were gathered in one place, that was the safest place on the entire known world to them at that moment.

…

High above the world, the dragons flew with unmatched speed, their forms cutting through the clouds like gusts of wind. The journey to the Earth's Heart would take them far beyond the known lands, across vast oceans and uncharted territories, they had to be quick about it. After all, they had the advantage of preparing for this encounter for countless years, they had the advantage in theory.

…

As they traveled, the ocean stretched endlessly beneath them as they soared through the skies, their massive wings slicing through the humid air. Lance sat on Aelyndra's back, his gaze locked on the horizon as they raced toward the distant sacred land.

Kaelthara led the flight, with the dragon elders following closely, their solemn silence a testament to the gravity of their task.

Along the way, they had stopped briefly to aid struggling forces on scattered islands, dispatching Titans that threatened to destroy smaller civilizations and helping the survivors to the main land to make their way to safety. But now, as they crossed the open ocean, they knew time was running short.

The air grew heavier, charged with a strange, foreboding energy. Lance felt it too, a faint hum that resonated in his bones. From the horizons, something suddenly appeared, the tip of it becoming quickly visible. From where they were, it was apparent what was coming up ahead.