The subterranean circle completed its first full rotation, sending violent compressive pressure across every defensive Aegis panel simultaneously.
The western barrier bowed downward toward the four trapped miners, while the eastern section pressed directly against Olin's opening.
Three crimson rings accelerated their spin above Hajin's knuckles as a secondary orbital energy line converged beneath the mountain.
Ancient symbols crossed the barriers once more, though the resonance designation link remained closed following Ash's definitive refusal.
The severed metallic appendage band trembled within the Legendary Chain, pulled toward the rotation by an unseen harmonic call.
Hajin held the severed band firmly outside the perimeter of the nearest circle, refusing to return the missing anatomy.
"The severed band hums whenever the floor completes a circuit," Hans noted, shining his lantern on the dark metal.
