Sweeping his gaze around, Sterl saw only scattered remnants of ruins. It was nearly impossible to tell that this had once been a complete layer of Hell, once teeming with the endless Sea of Magma.
"What a pity. This layer of Hell has lost all value. It can't even be reshaped. Even if it's rebuilt, it will only be a brand-new Hell."
Sterl sighed with a trace of regret.
But he couldn't be blamed for this. The true culprit behind this devastation was that mysterious intruder. He had merely acted in self-defense.
Fortunately, in the crucial moment, he had used his small world to absorb all the Lava Giants. Otherwise, these formidable warriors would have been buried here for nothing.
He then turned his focus inward, assessing his current state. The clash with that droplet of water had consumed an enormous amount of energy—and a significant amount of time.
However, the Soul Power Enhancement was still active, with three seconds remaining!
