Just as Kevin and the others stood there in silent dismay, a sudden earthquake shattered the surrounding stillness.
The seven Flame-Chaser Warriors immediately focused their gazes on the distant source of the tremor.
Though the earthquake measured only magnitude seven or eight, it posed no threat whatsoever to Flame-Chaser Warriors like them.
But at this point in time, such a conspicuous and ill-timed earthquake was enough to reveal many things.
"Let's go!"
Kevin was the first to move, with the other six following close behind.
Their figures swiftly vanished into the enormous crater woven from lava and rock walls, advancing toward the earthquake's source.
Over that short distance, Kevin and the other Flame-Chaser Warriors displayed speed and agility beyond anything ordinary people could imagine.
Empowered by Collapse Energy, they moved even faster than a Floating Landing Ship could fly.
Just as they were about to reach the source of the quake, a casual glance from Elysia abruptly froze her steps.
High in the sky, a faint, distorted glimmer was fleeing away at astonishing speed.
It was the trail left behind by the Herrscher of Rock, using its authority over gravity in an attempt to slip away unnoticed before everyone's eyes.
Even across such a great distance, Elysia's strength allowed her to precisely catch that fleeting, subtle anomaly.
Without wasting time on unnecessary words, the Pink Fairy Lady spun lightly. The elegant purple-and-white bow in her hand—Flowers of Bygone Era—was already drawn.
Drawing the bow and nocking arrows, she sent pink crystal arrows streaking across the heavens in dazzling trails, shooting toward the Herrscher of Rock concealed within the distorted field.
Yet before the Ninth Herrscher's absolute command over gravity, Elysia's arrows seemed to have struck an invisible barrier.
At the instant they were about to touch the Herrscher's battle dress,