Escape

Alert! Parts of the Floating City's lower chambers and Magic Light Tower have suffered low-temperature damage! The defensive barriers in Areas 17 and 18 have been destroyed! Estimated time to fully restore them: one minute and thirty-one seconds!

The inorganic voice of Floating City Main Control Tower Spirit Themis echoed through the Control Room, making Anvis's heart turn cold.

Clearly, Pomona had likely long regarded the Circle of Truth as a potential enemy and taken precautions in advance.

Moreover, the Zero-Degree Beam's effect had not been limited to simple destruction. An extremely tenacious mass of ice Rule Power had firmly locked onto a large section of the Floating City like a marker.

In other words, Pomona's attack had not primarily been meant to destroy it, but to prevent the Floating City from teleporting away again and losing its trail.

"Trouble, everyone."

Having unleashed his long-prepared attack, Pomona stopped with a cold smile and called out into the void.

"I was wondering why Carlot suddenly told us to be careful. Turns out it isn't just those disgusting Star Praise Sect bastards—there are also these Circle of Truth rats!"

Following Pomona's movement, three Ninth Rank Experts from the Alfred Family, each differently dressed and looking distinct from the others, suddenly emerged near the Floating City's location.

After leaving one Ninth Rank Expert behind to ensure Fiona's safety, the other two flashed forward, passing directly through the gaping hole blasted into the Floating City's protective barrier and forcibly landing on its surface.

They had their own selfish motives as well. The temptation of a new Floating City was simply too great, especially the legendary Eternal Core, the infinite Mana source that even the Imperial Royal Family coveted.

Previously, the Circle of Truth had been too slippery, leaving everyone unable to find any trace