Reconstruction (4)

After a full half month of intense construction, the internal structure of Blue Bridge Fortress finally began to take shape.

The wasteland that had once been covered in dust and ruins had now been replaced by solid, imposing walls. Every brick and stone contained the flowing light of Magic Runes, glimmering with a faint radiance.

These walls were not made of ordinary stone, but reinforced with a mixture of Metal Slag and Earth Magic.

Their hardness was nearly comparable to steel, enough to withstand the impact of Demons and the corrosion of dark power.

Standing atop the lookout tower at the center of the fortress, Ang looked around. His gaze passed through banners swaying in the wind and settled on the four seventy-meter-tall Magic Towers standing at the corners.

The four towers stood straight like ancient guardian gods. Their spires were set with translucent crystals that occasionally flashed with ripples of white-blue magical power.

"The entire Blue Bridge Fortress has a rectangular layout, unlike the fortresses of the past that were built against mountains." Ang stood with his hands behind his back, his tone calm but faintly confident.

"We will no longer rely on terrain. Instead, the fortress itself will become a landmark on the battlefield."

"In other words..." Quintina stepped onto the platform and looked toward the distant mountains. "If the Demons want to enter the rear of the defensive line, then aside from crossing the First Defense Line mountains, they can only force their way through Blue Bridge Fortress."

Ang nodded lightly. "Although the First Defense Line mountains are gentler than the Second Defense Line, crossing them won't be easy. Besides..."

He paused, his tone turning grave. "The magical beasts there lost their minds long ago. Even Demons would be torn apart if they barged in."

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