[One Week Later]
[Unknown Location, Akasha]
In a bunker far away from the reach of anyone, a TV ran a program with a female news anchor at a low volume.
"The death toll from the infamous Dragon Attack has reached fifty thousand. Most of the dead bodies have been recovered from the rubble, and the Church has already assured a proper burial for all of them."
Footage of a once prosperous city appeared. Entire districts had been reduced to fields of broken stone.
Collapsed towers leaned against one another like fallen giants. Smoke still rose from places where the fires refused to die.
"Among the confirmed casualties are more than eight thousand children, twelve thousand soldiers, and hundreds of awakened individuals who were scattered across multiple areas."
The broadcast lingered on the ruined skyline for several long seconds before the anchor spoke again.
"As for the battle itself..."
She hesitated, a clear look of fear remained etched on her face.
