The entire Botanical Garden burned in an inferno, like a fallen heaven. Only when he began to feel somewhat exhausted did Zhao Bai gradually slow the frequency of his sword swings.
"I think... it should be enough, right?"
"Bronya believes that, to be safe, this area still needs to undergo phased clearing and sterilization. Don't leave it any chance to survive."
Treat comrades with the warmth of spring, and enemies with the ruthlessness of winter. Any sign that it might revive had to be crushed in the bud. On this matter, Bronya completely agreed with Zhao Bai.
The flames continued to consume everything.
"Too extravagant."
Gray Serpent sighed from the bottom of his heart.
He had originally planned to send robots to recover the corpses, but before they could reach the site, every recovery unit he had dispatched was reduced to ashes. The Botanical Garden had endured a full forty minutes of hellfire. Even the glass had melted. It was hard to imagine what living creature could survive such an extreme environment.
Gray Serpent sighed and could only use drones to observe the situation from high in the air.
"Strange."
"The entire Botanical Garden vanished in the flames, yet the surrounding buildings were completely undamaged. Such absolute control while maintaining that level of power..."
"Powerful. Truly powerful."
Once everything was over, Zhao Bai's steps felt unsteady, and even the hand gripping his sword was burning slightly. Only then did he slowly lower his blade, open his eyes, and look at Bronya.
"..."
"Can you let go now?"
Zhao Bai suddenly realized that he was still holding Bronya's hand. Reflexively, he tightened his grip, and their fingers immediately interlaced, palm against palm. An indescribably ambiguous atmosphere arose between them.
"Sorry."
Zhao Bai released her hand as if shocked by electricity