CRRRR-
Tchhh-
"Captain, the realm is—"
Static.
The connection cut off before she could finish her sentence.
"The realm is what?" The voice on the other end barked impatiently. But there was no response. Only silence. Frustrated, the captain slammed the mic into the telecom.
Back in the field, the woman holding the communication device stood frozen, her fingers trembling. Her breath came in short, uneven gasps as she stared at the nightmare unfolding before her.
It wasn't just a battle.
It was a massacre.
And it wasn't over.
A warrior stepped forward, blocking the incoming attack. His body tensed, his muscles rippling with power. He was a C-rank enchantment user, and his ability had never failed him before.
'My body shield has protected me every time. It won't fail now.'
He clenched his fists, inhaling sharply. Then, with all the strength in his lungs, he roared—
"HARDEN!"
