As the golden giant raised his hand and clenched his fist, the entire army halted their march instantly two hundred meters away from the civilians, their discipline evident in their seamless coordination. His eyes, sharp and discerning, scanned the trembling civilians used as meat shields before turning his focus to the duo on top of the wall.
Marlon and Tomas felt their hearts stop as the giant glanced at them. It seemed they had incited his wrath, but the duo clenched their fists and glanced at each other before nodding, showing pure coldness. They would not give up power and would rather see the servants and everyone else perish than go back to the lives they used to have.
The golden giant noticed the coldness and resolve in the duo, but he no longer paid them attention. Instead, he raised his index finger and circled the air. That signal was all that was needed for thirty Mages to move forward, clasping their hands and channeling their energy.
