Chapter 141: Eyes of a Dragon and the Human Heart (5)

༺ Eyes of a Dragon and the Human Heart (5) ༻

The explosion intertwined with a shockwave, making a deafening roar.

Immediately after, a piercing scream filled the air. It was the shout of pedestrians on the street.

The air expelled by the explosion swirled, causing ripples. Clothes and strands of hair flapped wildly.

The force was extraordinary, especially when considering it resulted just from a single woman being forcefully slammed into the ground.

Only after the ringing in the ears subsided did the dust gradually settle, revealing a slightly clearer view of the centre of the explosion.

There was only one figure standing there, and from the misty haze emerged a pair of indifferent golden eyes.

Ian Percus, with his usual indifferent expression.

Perhaps ‘bored’ would be a more apt description. He acted as if what had just occurred was merely a matter of course.

He scanned the surroundings with weary eyes.

Many people just stood there frozen in shock.

Cien, the Imperial Guards, and even the passersby stared in disbelief, their eyes shifting between Ian and Irene, who lay sprawled behind him.

The stone-paved road was riddled with cracks, and at its centre, Irene writhed in agony, letting out groans. Even the slight movement seemed to be her limit, likely due to the severe blow she had suffered.

It was a single blow.

One of the elite Imperial Guards, responsible for protecting the noble bloodline, was now lying powerlessly. Although three others remained, it was undeniable that Irene was their strongest member.

A delayed sense of terror crept into the eyes of the remaining guards.

This surpassed the capabilities of a third-year academy student. While the quantity of his magic was uncertain, the quality and control he showed were of a different level entirely.

Could he possibly be… a hidden master?

Of course, such a thought was absurd. Masters were beings that transcended humanity and the depth of the mana they wielded was immense.