The western monument discharged its primordial current before Didi's first route captain could clear the surrounding thoroughfare.
A shockwave of pale pressure struck the district gates from the inside, dropping locking bars across the road.
The ancient mechanisms originally served to keep invading armies out, but the inverted polarity sealed fleeing citizens inside.
Hajin reached the crowded intersection alongside Juna, his steps accelerating rapidly as pale dust billowed across the wide plaza.
Ferra rode behind Loccy on a supply cart, clutching three grounding stakes she forged from certified palace alloy around the recovered avatar fragments.
Hajin ignited a single Ring on his right wrist, manifesting a shimmering Aegis barrier over the front row of trapped wagons.
The translucent shield deflected a falling crossbeam before the splintered beam could crush a team of terrified dray horses.
