If an ordinary Awakened had dealt with this Corrupted Form, it would have been even harder to handle, since they were already naturally suppressed by it.
Before long, the three floating airships landed steadily on an open stretch of ground within Goosepeak Fort.
The moment the cabin doors opened, the medical team that had been waiting there rushed forward.
They swiftly transferred Leonard, who was still unconscious but temporarily stable, to the medical center inside the fort for more intensive treatment.
Ella stayed close beside the stretcher, her face pale. Before leaving, she cast Duke and Vivian a complicated look, one filled with gratitude and perhaps a trace of indescribable emotion.
Duke and Vivian, meanwhile, were led by a wizard in black robes toward the commander's office located on the middle level of the tower.
Squadron Leader Catherine was already waiting for them in the office. She stood before the enormous floor-to-ceiling window with her back to the door, watching the fortress outside, which looked somewhat chaotic yet was actually running in perfect order.
Only after hearing the knock did she turn around. Her calm gaze, carrying a hint of scrutiny, swept over Duke and Vivian, who looked somewhat exhausted but remained composed.
"Have a seat." She pointed at the two chairs in the office before returning to her seat behind the broad desk.
There was no unnecessary small talk. The questioning began immediately.
Catherine's questions were precise and efficient, focusing on how that space had formed, its internal environment, the abnormal flow of time, the Corrupted Form's exact appearance and abilities, and how it had ultimately been destroyed.
Duke and Vivian supplemented each other, describing the entire process in as much detail as possible.
Duke also specifically emphasized the importance of the Annihilation Holy Nail and Blazing Sun Judgment,