Sirius greeted the young man with a heavy sigh of relief.
"Right on time," the commander called out over the din of combat, maintaining his Tiger's glowing assault against the dragon's flank. "We could use a fresh pair of hands down here. And not just any hands; having one of the strongest dual tamers in the kingdom tips the scales nicely."
Liu offered a curt nod. His sharp ears were already sweeping the chaotic terrain, registering the subtle shifts in the battlefield through the faintest noises.
Sirius quickly briefed him on the logistics, outlining the remaining enemy headcount and their current defensive posture. However, Liu had not flown all this way just to offer his services, he had brought an ominous update too.
