In an area far from the core collapse zone.
This place had likewise been affected by the terrifying [Geomantic Corruption Domain].
Within a temporary position built against the hills, the headquarters of the [Guide Legion] had fallen into a mire of panic.
"Deputy Legion Commander, the seventh, ninth, and eleventh defense sectors have all been confirmed collapsed."
"The corruption domain is spreading too quickly. Our outer sentry posts held for less than a minute before being corroded through. All the sentinels stationed inside are dead."
"Lord Medina, a large number of Others have been spotted bypassing the collapse breach to the east. They're moving along the edge of the corruption domain to encircle our flank. Their numbers... their numbers can't be estimated!"
"Lady Jiang Yi! The Legion Channel... it's full of cries for help and messages of breakdown!"
"Several divisions have confirmed that they've been scattered!"
Bad news pelted the command center like hail.
In truth, it was not uncommon for lord legions to band together and take part in the trial.
Deputy Legion Commander Jiang Yi stood atop the newly constructed defensive line.
The wind, carrying black snow and the stench of sulfur, lifted a corner of the cloak behind her, making it snap sharply in the gale.
She raised a hand instinctively, her fingertips unconsciously brushing beneath her left ribs.
That was where the Hundred-Eyed Titan had once crushed her bones, leaving her with a fatal wound.
Even after being resurrected, the terrifying memory of death still often made her touch the wound without realizing it.
Now, beneath smooth skin, her heart still beat with vivid strength.
Every steady pulse reminded her again and again who had bestowed upon her the weight of this life.
At that moment, the edge of the corruption domain was slowly yet inexorably