Dragon and Ogre, Sacrifice and Sin (27)

The Red Gate had been forced wide open by Fang of the End passing through it, allowing even large monsters to pass through with ease.

A great deal of military force had been deployed around Fang of the End, but still more monsters had appeared throughout the Empire's urban area, where fierce fighting was raging as well.

I ran toward the Red Gate, slipping between the people fighting.

The wind blowing in from the Red Gate was dense, carrying an uncanny miasma that seemed to burn my lungs. According to 【All Creation】, it was mildly poisonous.

Considering that Fang of the End had emerged from it, the Red Gate must be connected to the "Uncharted Land of Kanion" in the "Backside World"—a land claimed as territory by eight giant species.

"—What's that...!"

I could see it only as a black silhouette, but it was as large as Fang of the End. Its form was round, and its movements were sluggish.

It was the giant turtle species known as "Lost Jewel."

'Ooooooooh...'

A blinding light burst from its open mouth...