"What do you mean-"
Vulcan might have wanted an explanation, but his actions contradicted his words. Before Ashton could utter a single word, Vulcan swung his hammer again. But this time, he didn't restrain himself like before.
Even though Ashton's enhanced perception warned him of the attack, there was little he could have done at that moment. Vulcan's attack came too quick for Ashton to even try and evade the strike in time.
Ashton's life flashed before his eyes as the hammer drew closer to his face. But the next moment, it stopped. The attack, which held the power to destroy the entire island, ended abruptly.
"Have you gone mad! What do you think you were doing!?" Ashton barked at the forge master but did not get a reply.
