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The deafening sound of explosions reverberated throughout the Velitas Islands.
What truly awoke everyone, though, was the intense tremor from the Magic Net.
The illusionary barrier covering District 2 was torn apart in an instant, its ghastly rift spreading to a hundred times its original size.
It enveloped all the islands, including District 0.
But that wasn't enough.
As if a gluttonous beast lurked within the rift, the rumbling roar resembled its hungry whimper.
It continued to expand.
However, as an entity standing at the pinnacle of power in this world, the Velitas Academy naturally couldn't be simply devoured by The Void.
A dazzling, blinding silver light protected a levitating island, which boldly broke free from The Void.
The silver brilliance originated from the spire of the Truth Library, melting the encroaching void upon contact.
Then, six figures flew out.
Four men and two women, the youngest of whom looked to be over 50.
