Rexar's claw tightened around Nox's throat as the reversal order reached four fronts. Each key resisted Warden ownership, though reversing it required its commander to renounce a protected school wing. None could watch another front while choosing what their own defense surrendered.
[ Territorial reversal available ]
[ Active key may reject prior school ownership ]
[ Reversal temporarily removes barrier protection ]
[ Failure restores complete Warden claim across connected territory ]
"You want us to turn off every defense during the strongest attack," Ava said through the shared channel.
"One wing at a time, with the other three keeping Rexar classified inside a shrinking school," Nox replied.
"State the order," Kendra said.
"Cafeteria, east, sports, then science," he replied.
