The explosion shook the entire estate.
The chamber windows rattled violently. Dust cascaded from the ceiling beams. A thunderous shockwave rolled through the compound like a roaring beast had been unleashed.
The Inspector stumbled backward, nearly dropping the pouch.
"What was that?"
Outside, chaos erupted.
The entrance gate of Silver Manor, once reinforced with thick timber and iron bands, was obliterated. The 120mm shell struck with devastating force, reducing the heavy structure to splintered debris and twisted fragments that scattered across the courtyard and street beyond.
Guards near the gate were thrown off their feet. Some screamed. Others lay stunned, ears ringing, vision blurred by smoke and dust.
From the tank's screen, Kiara observed the destruction with steady eyes.
"Structural integrity compromised," Zion reported calmly.
"Reload," she replied.
Inside the mansion, Wester Silver rushed toward the balcony overlooking the courtyard.
What he saw froze him.
