Suddenly, the s.h.i.+p stopped atop a small island as if it has reached its final destination. A door opened from one side and the Elder Guardian who was known to have the highest standing among all the Guardian leaders, came out while standing on a long mettalic platform connected to the s.h.i.+p.

Though the Elder Guardian has a composed manner and calm face, one could see traces of nosebleed and bloodshot eyes on its face from being too overworked. Even its white long dress looked unkempt and as the pale white body underneath shook fervently from being too weak.

A while ago, it took quite a long time for him to calculate the most possible actions of their enemies who were waiting on the side of the Elemental Realms.

With his full capacity as the leader of an Ancient Human race who excelled in their absurd calculating abilities, he was able to deduce the enemy's action using sheer math calculations.

By extracting information from Elric's descriptions of the Elemental Realm and his experiences while noticing subtle clues peeking in between, the Elder Guardian was able to verify his theories, thus, therefore, created the most strategic plan with the highest probability of success despite the danger included along with it.

From Elric's entrance to the dimensional realm, kiting the enemy, causing friendly fire, tanking the damage and provoking the now-wimpy- G.o.d of Elemental Realm - all of them were part of the Elder Guardian's prophetic calculations.

But what made the Elder Guardian feeling really depleted, is the fact that he was against a being that could also predict the future.

Only after he made more than a hundred millions of extremely detailed timing and action plan were he was able to create the perfect counter out of a series of the most imperfect looking strategy.

His face seemed to be tired, but there was a glint of excitement in between. A few seconds later, he raised his head and mumbled to the air as if talking to someone.

"They are here. Get ready."

WHIIIING~

A dimensional portal opened just before the Elder Guardian followed by a sudden surge of dark water poured out from within and landed on the wide metal disc that popped out from the Guardian s.h.i.+p, catching the water on time.

Along with the powerful gush were two drenched and dying Eastern Dragons that were just minutes before completely collapsing from their various burn caused by the terrifying pure fire of the Lord of Fire Elemental Realm.

Fortunately, now that they were out of the Elemental Realm, and Kahayag who was responsible for the binding light in their bodies, is currently battling Elric on the other side, the white binding that was suppressing their body and power slowly disintegrated. 

Right after that was a ma.s.sive turtle with its body completely camouflaged to the color of the dark water. Dash's wide mouth slowly opened and safely placed down an old woman's body - it was Elric's grandma.

Then, as if he was being chased, Dash turned around and was just about to enter on the dimensional door when he heard the Elder Guardian shouting.

"Close the dimensional door, now!" the Elder Guardian hurriedly said with a commanding tone.

"But Hugon kid is still there!" Dash quickly reasoned.

"We talked about these!" beckoned the Elder Guardian with a serious gaze to the turtle. Swiftly he moved closer to the turtle, put his palms on its ma.s.sive body, and poured in his energy to help the turtle recover quickly - this is in exchange for his own strength.

There was a slight hesitation in the turtle's beady eyes before it resigned to the Elder Guardian's request.

It was true, there was all part of the latter's plan. To leave Elric behind, getting all the attention of the terrifying Elementals on the other side is basically a suicide mission.

While all he did was just casually swoop in a few seconds after Elric, swoop the two Eastern Dragons and the old woman after the terrifying lightning strike - which was also antic.i.p.ated according to the Elder Guardian's calculation.

"I know you are worried about him, but the moment we miss a single millisecond on our next action could potentially affect the sequence of the enemy's reaction probability; thus, creating a domino effect and breaking down our entire plan." The Elder Guardian explained as multiple long tubes started sprouting out of the ma.s.sive s.h.i.+p and furiously blew a fire extinguis.h.i.+ng white fog - trying to erase the remnants of the ref fire from the Phoenix.

Dash on the other hand quickly applied a healing spell on the two before looking at the Elder Guardian.

"uh. I wasn't really able to catch you on that." Dash said with a loading face.

"Just focus on my instruction if you want him to survive." 

"I legendary understand." replied the turtle anxiously.

Now slowly healing themselves thanks to the fire extinguis.h.i.+ng machine and the turtle's healing water atop the wide metal disk, the two Eastern Dragons were only able to weakly raise their heads slowly and look at the blurry images in front of them.

Judging from the atmosphere, they could tell that they are now safe - albeit not totally sure.

There were plenty of questions currently in their mind, but their priority at the moment is to recover as fast as they can and maybe get back to shape and help in any way they can to recover a little bit of their Dragon pride.

"Get ready and remember the next coordinate. You do not have to go in this time. Just summon the dimensional portal on that specific spot on that exact moment and place." the hurried voice of the Elder Guardian came to instruct the turtle beside him.

"W-what happens again if I m-miss the t-timing?" Dash asked with a stutter from too much pressure.

"That Alpha Dragon will be surely caught by the G.o.d of Dimensional Realms and gets devoured in an instant. Making all our effort in vain. But if we happen to succeed, he has less than an hour to prepare for the next phase before the beast comes in our world looking for Elric."

"I-I see..." 

Dash could feel the tremendous pressure of the current situation. Recalling their strategy just an hour ago, his next action would be the most vital part for their plan's success. And it is exactly as what the Elder Guardian said, one missed timing an Elric would be a goner.

Dash's beady eyes are currently laser-focused. Fortunately, he still has the authority as a Lord of Water Elemental Realm which allows him to freely come and go in between the two realms without any further process compared to the other races.

As long as he has enough energy, he could create a dimensional portal anytime he wants.

The only thing that was making it extremely difficult is the expensive amount of elemental energy he needed to produce the dimensional portal.

Originally, he would need at least a day of complete rest to be able to cast the dimensional portal and maintain it for as long as five seconds.

However, right now, he could only open the portal but not really go through it. He barely has any energy left after his last operation.

It was exactly for these reasons that the Elder Guardian is currently transferring his energy to him despite its dangerous backlash to the latter, it was to give him enough power to create another realm portal albeit for a very brief moment.

"Thank you," mumbled Dash weakly.

"The truth is I consider Hugon kid as my only family left." the turtle added as his mind wandered on his memories back when he was still a newborn turtle.

His memories were too vague during those early times, but one thing he was sure of is that Elric is and will always be a family for him.

And right now, the life of his Hugon Kid is now clinging on his ability. Miss the timing, and he will miss him forever.

"That should be enough for a one-second exit portal." the voice of the Elder Guardian snapped the turtle back to the present. Dash looked at the latter only to shock himself from the Elder's pale and extremely skinny body.

Not minding the turtle's shocked gaze, the Elder Guardian casually replied, "Do not worry, I can recover fast. Now focus and remember the coordinates."

The turtle shook his head to clear his unnecessary thoughts before reclining back to his focused gazed. His eyes started to s.h.i.+ne with a mysterious bright color - a sign that his authority as a water Elemental is being established between two worlds.

"Steady..."

The voice of the Elder Guardian was starting to fade in Dash's ears due to his consciousness and body slowly s.h.i.+fting between to different realms, nevertheless, he could still hear him although very faintly.

And before he completely loses them, a final shout can be heard. 

"Now!"

WHIIIIINNNG!~

The portal opened before a blurry figure came out from it.

WHOOOs.h.!.+~

BOOOOOOOOM!~

Dash returned back to his body and senses with an extremely weakened state.

However, contrary to his weary body was a successful smile as his beady eyes saw Elric's human figure falling down to the water out from the small and brief dimensional portal that he has summoned.