Garius confirmed with a slow nod.
"The fragments are still tainted with his Celestial power. He'll use the leftover pieces as anchors. Break one down? It reforms in seconds. This isn't a battle of attrition, it's a test of endurance. To wear down Javier's automated targeting until he finds a crack."
He paused again, then pointed to the row of cannons along the Armand wall.
"Now look here."
They followed his finger.
"Our mana missile system hasn't launched. Not even once."
That silenced the room.
Alf's expression stiffened. "…He's waiting for them."
Garius smiled thinly.
"Exactly. He knows Javier's missile system doesn't activate unless the threat level crosses a specific threshold. Which means… the real attack hasn't begun yet."
He pushed several figurines forward on the map.
"These golems are just opening pieces. Sacrifices to draw fire. The real play… is still behind the curtain."
