ucius paid close attention to the uneven flow of mana radiating from the bomb.
The pulse wasn't stable—it flickered dangerously, like a heartbeat about to rupture. He narrowed his eyes, then glanced at the scientists, who were hovering nearby, terrified.
"Step back. This thing isn't staying here."
He ordered, voice flat but commanding.
"But sir—"
One of them started, but Lucius cut him off with a single glare.
He emptied his inventory, clearing space until the bomb could fit inside.
The device pulsed again, each beat sharper than the last. He sealed it within, already calculating the safest place to dispose of it.
"Keep watching the barriers. Keep everyone safe. I'll deal with this."
He told the scientists.
They nodded quickly, relief and fear written on their faces. Lucius didn't waste another second.
He sprinted toward the far edge of the territory, moving until the settlement was a faint blur behind him. Then he released the bomb into the open field.
