A sudden tremor shook the flying castle, causing dust and small pieces of the walls to crumble around them. Everyone froze, exchanging wary glances. The rumbling grew louder, like heavy footsteps approaching.
"Get out! Check what's happening!" the Navigator's sharp voice echoed in their minds. Bai Suzhen immediately stepped toward the castle's grand doors, followed by Jeanne, Pierre, Oda, Virginia, and a somewhat hesitant Lyra.
As they emerged outside, the sight that greeted them sent chills down their spines. Dozens of eerie, distorted monsters hovered around the castle, their inverted forms mirroring the strange dimension. Their levels were clearly displayed on the system screen above their heads: [Level 35 Inverted Wraith].
"So, these are the domain sentinels?" Jeanne tightened her grip on her sword, her eyes narrowing as she observed their movements.
"They don't look like they'll back off without a fight," Oda Nobunaga muttered coldly, drawing his massive, sharp blade.
