Swoosh!!
Right now, not a single soul remained in the fortress. The people of Astros were gone—every last one of them.
Suddenly, the core of the fortress pulsed violently, releasing waves of chaotic energy. A blinding light burst forth, followed by a deafening explosion.
Boom!!
Everyone on the battlefield froze as the massive floating fortress detonated. Its fragments scattered in all directions, forcing those nearby to raise their defenses against the violent shockwave.
"What?!"
"What happened?!"
"Damn it! Where's the Blood Lightning Monster?!"
Confusion spread among the ranks, while realization dawned on a few.
The Hero-rank experts hovering above the battlefield watched the falling remnants of the Guardian Fortress with grim expressions.
They couldn't sense a single energy signature inside it anymore.
