Under immense pressure, Aldrian finally released his aura. With a stomp of his foot, he broke free from the City Lord's suppression. Golden energy seeped from his body, filling the entire hall for all to witness. The feeling in the presence of the mighty being, radiating a golden aura that demanded reverence from all, stunned the people inside.
It lasted only for a moment, but that brief instant was enough for Aldrian to make his first move. He conjured a towering wall of fire that shattered the roof of the hall, creating a massive pillar of flames visible from afar.
The pillar continued to grow until it struck the defensive dome, which was designed to protect the manor through a formation. The dome trembled under the pressure of Aldrian's technique but held firm.
