But Lynch could not remain at peace. A loud explosion echoed from outside the hall, the heavy tremor completely shattering the crystal windows. The mage staggered slightly, but the protection magic on him did not activate—the explosion did not seem to be some new spell attack method.
The crystal mural on the dome of the hall shattered into a rain of rubble, the sharp shards like daggers, some even capable of piercing the hard ground. However, no shards fell near Lynch, as if he was protected by an invisible shield, allowing him to safely walk through the chaos.
He flew over the obstacles on the ground, reaching the platform of the All-Knowing Tower as quickly as possible. The Flying Fortress remained stable in the air, yet the plants and trees upon it were all askew. It was as if a frenzied storm had suddenly swept across everything, turning what was once orderly into chaos.
