Ultear and Grame had originally been standing outside the Magic Circle, patiently waiting for Allen to come out. However, not long after Allen entered the Magic Circle, a powerful and heart-stirring magical force suddenly broke through its concealment. The two were instantly shaken by this astonishing power.
Immediately afterward, a massive pillar of fire shot straight through the Magic Circle with the momentum to destroy everything in its path. Its searing aura swept toward them like a Force Ten storm. Even though they were still far from the site where the pillar of fire had erupted, they could clearly feel the scorching heat, as if everything were about to be burned to ashes.
Before long, the two saw Allen stride out of the Magic Circle with Brandish.
The moment Brandish came out, her eyes locked onto Grame in the distance. She quickly ran toward Grame. Perhaps only nestling against her mother could make her feel truly at ease and safe.
Only then did Ultear and Grame have the chance to see the situation inside the Magic Circle clearly.
The sight before them was utterly astonishing—the entire valley looked as though it had been ravaged by a massive wildfire. It was a scene of utter devastation. Many of the mountains had melted and warped under the intense heat, leaving behind a charred and ruined landscape.
"Let's leave first. It'll be difficult to get away if the Imperial Army comes over later." Allen cleared his throat lightly without changing expression.
Allen and Ultear had already discovered that there were no signs of the Imperial Army nearby. That was why Allen had wanted to end the battle quickly and leave. He did not want to stay in Albares for too long. Although he had yet to fight August or Irene, based on Allen's