Lucien observed the tide of monsters from his elevated position.
The barrier glowed intensely thanks to them never stopping its feeding; the only reason why the city wasn't completely flooded with beasts.
At his side, Selene helped coordinate unit movements. The army had grown stronger in these months, many more soldiers having reached at least level 10. Their formations moved with practiced precision, each squad supporting the others to finish the monster elimination.
But despite the rapid response... the price had been high.
The external settlements, which had been symbols of progress and hope, now lay submerged under waves of monsters. The carefully constructed houses, the newly planted gardens, all vanished beneath the tide of creatures.
"The people," Valeria gritted her teeth while her magic disintegrated a group of Dipterus. "All those who didn't make it in time..."
