Vlad and the rest of the Graecia's forces watched as fireballs streaked across the sky—massive, blazing projectiles hurled from the energy towers of the Korokor Stronghold. The fortress's elemental barrage surged forward like the wrath of the gods themselves, set to annihilate the advancing Voroe army.
But something felt... off.
Vlad, as well as several high-ranking Sages, noticed it immediately—the barrage was only half its usual volume.
The energy towers, built for rapid recharge and sustained bombardment, had recovered entirely in just two days since the last battle. There was no technical reason for such a reduced volley. Which meant only one thing: General Tiberius had ordered it that way.
A wise decision, as it turned out.
Just as the fireballs were about to impact the Voroe ranks, a vast energy wall erupted from the battlefield—an ethereal, shimmering barrier that materialized with terrifying speed.
BOOM! BOOM! BOOM! BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!
