Chapter 41 Esthela

• The emperor breathes deeply, his gaze intense as he observes the strange dragons turned humans surrounding them. 'Stay calm; I don't believe the sanctuary will let them harm you.'
• 'Are you certain?' asks Erick, growing concerned as more black dragons continue to arrive.
• The circle had slowly closed in, all the newcomers brandishing various weapons and adopting threatening postures. One who seems to be the leader, noticing that the emperor neither lowers his gaze nor appears intimidated, approaches him.