A flash pierced through the clouds, and the center of the High Tower seemed to crack open. The white stones of the tower expanded outward, disintegrating and falling amidst the flames, descending like raindrops straight to the ground. Crossing a distance of hundreds of meters, it was like a meteor falling to the earth.
"Raise the shield!"
Ande looked up at the scene, pointed his finger, and shouted to the craftsmen.
The alchemists watching in the square immediately turned around and ran in all directions, throwing metal pedestals at the four corners of the square. The array on the pedestals spun and unfolded, eventually expanding into a pale blue shield.
