The mana explosion erupted from the tranquil surface of Polaris Lake, unleashing a fierce shockwave that rippled across the Northern Region. The force was so immense that it impacted at least three nearby cities, sending tremors through the earth like the drumbeat of an awakening beast.
In Heilburg City, the barrier that Ardiel had painstakingly modified held firm against the initial shockwave, but the ground trembled violently beneath its protective embrace.
The very foundations of the city quaked, rattling buildings and sending loose objects tumbling to the ground. Citizens froze in place, eyes wide with terror, as they felt the earth shudder beneath their feet. Some fell to their knees, clutching their heads, desperately trying to shield themselves from the overwhelming force.
