The explosion rippled across the region. It was a deafening roar that left the air thick with an strange energy from the Wall. The shockwave's force slammed into the gathered forces like a tidal wave and sending low-ranked soldiers sprawling to the ground instantly. Those of higher rank managed to stay on their feet but the effort left them visibly shaken, their knees threatening to buckle under the sheer weight of the energy.
A heavy silence followed, broken only by the muffled groans of soldiers and the trace of residual energy still radiating from the Black Wall. Fear crept into the soldier's hearts, growing like a shadow as they exchanged uneasy glances to each other. Even the most battle-hardened among them couldn't suppress the gnawing sense of dread.
Meanwhile, Uriel and Gabriel stood rooted in their place, their wings trembling faintly as they exchanged a grave look.
