On the northeastern skies high above the Northern Empire, the ink-dark clouds of the night were torn apart by the black shadow of a dragon, dragging out a long trail amidst the ma.s.sive cloud layers .

There was a distinct golden crystal on the center of the dragon's chest, emanating solar radiance . It was shooting out a single vein of light that swept across the land like a searchlight, and on the top of the dragon's head was a human figure that stood, faintly discernible .

"The more I want to unleash my full power, the more I understand that the human form has its limits," Joshua mumbled quietly as he stood between Black's two cranial horns . "From the last few battles, I've become aware that the human form and soul has no way of unleas.h.i.+ng my power .

"Unless…"

"—Unless you give up on being human!"

Zero-Three, who had been sitting on a jutting scale on the black dragon's neck behind Joshua, suddenly whispered softly . She had been silent, staring blankly wit @@

@@ On the northeastern skies high above the Northern Empire, the ink-dark clouds of the night were torn apart by the black shadow of a dragon, dragging out a long trail amidst the ma.s.sive cloud layers . There was a distinct golden crystal on the center of the dragons chest, emanating solar radiance . It was shooting out a single vein of light that swept across the land like a searchlight, and on the top of the dragons head was a human figure that stood, faintly discernible . The more I want to unleash my full power, the more I understand that the human form has its limits, Joshua mumbled quietly as he stood between Blacks two cranial horns . From the last few battles, Ive become aware that the human form and soul has no way of unleas.h.i.+ng my power . Unless… —Unless you give up on being human! Zero-Three, who had been sitting on a jutting scale on the black dragons neck behind Joshua, suddenly whispered softly . She had been silent, staring blankly wit @@