A gigantic pillar of lava blasted upward like a spear of fire piercing the heavens themselves before strangely solidifying midair into a massive glowing column.
Its temperature was so terrifying that even through the poisonous smoke, the fiery crimson light illuminated the skies like a second sunrise.
Far away upon a cliffside...
Governor Erwin Leto pointed toward the scene excitedly.
"Is that…?"
"Is that truly what I think it is?"
Beside him, Wulfric's expression looked much uglier, "I'm afraid it is, Lord Leto."
Immediately afterward, he turned sharply toward his subordinates.
"Send a message to the Imperial Palace."
"Immediately."
Then slowly...
He looked back toward the flaming pillar.
According to ancient texts—
Once the fire womb appeared…
The fire seed itself would emerge twelve hours later.
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Inside Nexus Weapon Store, Imperial City;
