[Exploding Runes]
Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom!
The atmosphere was filled with explosive heat. The grass died and became a charred black color instantly, and the surrounding trees didn't take kindly either.
However, what could they do? They were not the old and wise sage trees who could convey their thoughts. They merely existed, and so they died.
The explosions blinded Gloria's vision and messed with her control over the shrapnel rain. Atlas used the cover to his advantage and activated his mask's skill, vanishing entirely.
His chain sickles had already been retracted. He held the blades in his hands and pierced the veil with his eyes, focusing his attention entirely on Gloria.
Slowly, he emitted a qi that was different from what he usually used.
'I have to do this quickly so Aria doesn't notice.'
Nevertheless, if he wanted to end the battle without letting Gloria fight back, there was only one solution in his current repertoire.
