The world, overturned by the shock wave, fell into "silence."
But Colin could feel a powerful terror stirring within the thick smoke and dust, laced with the pungent smell of sulfur.
It wasn't dead!
"Sir Colin, something doesn't seem right."
Shana was also watching the fog. Her physical constitution was the best among those present, and she recovered faster than anyone else.
At the same time, it was thanks to her presence that the people near Colin had suffered the least injuries.
"It's not dead."
Colin had no time to think further. He looked at Number One, who had just advanced to Level Two.
"Number One, immediately order the entire team to retreat according to plan. Have them carry out the next step!"
Number One hesitated for a moment, then shouted, "Yes, sir!"
At his booming command, all the teams quickly withdrew from the area. Every so often, they began to converge, and then the Lamp Bearers set down their Hurricane Lamps, allowing the light to be relayed.
Soon, only Colin and Shana remained.
They would serve as the final measure, ensuring the next stage of the plan went ahead and that the outcome was as intended.
Less than half a minute after the Lamp Bearer squads began to retreat, Colin and Shana suddenly felt a weight settle on their shoulders. It was as if a giant hand had grabbed their hearts.
They both turned their heads. In the fog, a huge figure suddenly stepped out of the dense haze where the Gray Fog mingled with the smoke and dust. It was less than fifty meters away!
Illuminated by the Hurricane Lamp set apart at the front,
the creature was now close enough for Colin and the others to see clearly!
Above the candlelight, a five-meter-tall, enormous and bloated aberrant