After a while, the destruction subsided.
The immense cloud of dust and the rain of flying rock fragments settled and diminished, leaving the entire area looking like a war zone.
The dome surrounding the children vanished, revealing all the rescued children who were huddled together, confused.
Their wide eyes searched for the mountain that had stood there moments ago, now utterly gone, and they stared at the entire forest, which was covered in pulverized rocks, looking as if it had suffered a massive earthquake.
"W-Where did it go?" One of the kids murmured. "Where's the big mountain?"
Another tugged on Skadi's sleeve. "Why's the forest broken?"
Skadi didn't have the heart to answer. She simply patted their heads and pointed at Cassius.
"Ask that crazy guy."
Carmela was resting against a tree, catching her breath, while Aisha, on the other hand, practically exploded with energy.
She jumped in front of Cassius, eyes wide with astonishment.
