Asura's form transformed into a gigantic black dragon, double the size of Xavida, his huge front claws grasped the body of Xavida, who returned to her human figure.
His thick dragon's wings thrashed, all four of them filled with a beautiful pattern. The force of his flap generated a massive shockwave, distorting space and air and sending the pursuing troops flying back while protecting Maria, who pulled back, watching the enemies and constantly casting fireballs to hurl at the cultists.
"Husband, they hurt me~ avenge me!" Xavida called out, her tiny figure climbing to his neck and hiding between a set of scales that allowed a few people to hide under and avoid falling.
"Of course, I will~ silly girl." Asura saw the enemy, his wings clearing the mist and fog, revealing the archbishop and a dozen high priests beside him with a huge catapult-shaped device which shot the eerie beam of darkness.