The massive shadow of the ship loomed like a towering mountain, completely engulfing the streets below and casting a deep, oppressive darkness over them.
The missile bays silently opening one after another wordlessly proclaimed its terrifying power to destroy heaven and earth.
Every faint sound of machinery turning struck the hearts of everyone witnessing the scene like a heavy hammer, making their souls tremble.
Everything around them seemed to fall into dead silence. Even the gentle breeze that had been drifting through the air appeared intimidated by the colossal entity's overwhelming might, not daring to stir the oppressive, heavy atmosphere.
Facing this Charon-class light frigate that had descended like a god,
Kalpas underwent an unprecedented inner struggle.
His rage was like a flame suddenly snuffed out. It still burned fiercely, yet it was restrained by an even greater force.
The madness and killing intent in his scarlet eyes were gradually replaced by reason and helplessness.
As the extraterrestrial visitor who had once slain the Fifth Herrscher, the Herrscher of Ice, Kalpas possessed one of the most terrifying strengths in this World Bubble. He could even bring down this seemingly invincible Space Battleship.
However, Kalpas also understood that the weapon systems mounted upon that cold hull possessed enough destructive power to erase Apponia's sanatorium beneath his feet in an instant.
Those innocent lives, along with everything he had come to cherish during this time, would vanish completely from this world in that devastating strike.
In that brief silence, Kalpas heard the voice deep within his heart, constantly warning him—anger could not become a reason to sacrifice his family.
He recalled the days and nights spent at the sanatorium: those heartwarming smiles, the resilience and unity they had shown in facing hardships together, and the growing sense of belonging...
All of it