In theory, Yogev's new deployment plan appeared destined for success. Yet the moment the operation commenced in practice, the harsh reality set in: his spellcasters simply lacked the raw power capacity. The barrier warding the castle had been forged by the highest tiers of authority, making it virtually impossible for mid-level mages to match such magical output.
Being abandoned to rot in this region was precisely what had fostered his desperate line of thinking.
The mages lined up around the colossal perimeter of the castle, linking hands to form a continuous human chain in an attempt to balance and equalize their collective Divine Energy output.
To Yogev, no alternative path existed to prove his absolute dedication to saving his people; securing this sanctuary remained his solitary focus day and night.
