Kendrick stood at the edge of the scene, his face calm, but his mind wrestling with conflicting thoughts. The massive explosion that ripped through Iron'Heits painted the sky with fiery strokes, its tendrils of flame clawing up toward the heavens before slamming into the dome's runic barrier, where the destructive force was contained. The fire spread outward like an ominous umbrella, a beacon of both destruction and awe.
Kendrick's brow furrowed as he watched the display of devastation. A bitter taste filled his mouth. He hadn't expected things to escalate so drastically. He thought it was the perfect opportunity to test Erik, to see if the young man had the potential to lead even in the most impossible of circumstances. But as he gazed at the unfolding chaos, Kendrick couldn't help but wonder if he had pushed things too far, if he had miscalculated the weight of the burden he had placed on Erik's shoulders.
