Before anyone could respond to his suggestion, the area around Arthur and Leroy began shifting with supernatural speed that defied their reactions.
A massive dome of ice erupted from the ground with explosive force, engulfing both Arthur and Leroy within a crystalline barrier that materialised faster than anyone's reflexes could track. The structure's walls were thick enough to stop the most powerful humans' attacks without breaking a sweat, let alone mere artillery attacks.
The Winter Beast, which had been concealed nearby through Arthur's strategic positioning and supernatural stealth capabilities, suddenly materialised next to Arthur and Leroy as his domain abilities activated with devastating effectiveness.
"W-What are..." one of the A-rank awakened began as the implications of what they were witnessing overwhelmed his ability to process the situation coherently.
