Chapter 177: Insurgents

The moment Nikolai and Ophelia stepped away from the cave, chaos erupted. A swarm of dragons descended upon their temporary refuge without any warning. It was uncertain if the dragons were aware of Nikolai and Ophelia's absence, but the attack was swift and vicious. Fortunately, Rhaziel and Sasha were quick to respond, unleashing their formidable powers to fend off the assault. But when one of the dragons knocked out her brother, something inside Sasha snapped, and she lost all control. As Nikolai returned to the cave, his eyes swept over the aftermath of the battle. With a tired yawn, he stepped behind Ophelia, who was kneeling next to Esmeralda, still deep in an unnatural slumber. "Well, this seems like a sign that it’s time to leave this mountain," he remarked with a casual tone, as if discussing the weather rather than the dangerous circumstances they found themselves in. Ophelia, her eyes locked on Esmeralda’s serene face, muttered in concern, "This is a bit worrisome." She adj