Chapter 201 Penetration

Fire, everywhere was rampant, roaring fire, or else it was the aftermath of ash-laden ruins left by flames consumed. Churches destroyed by the inferno, bell towers obliterated, the City-State itself seemed to have been devastated by fire.

Hot, dry winds howled through the charred remains of the church plaza, lifting whirls of ash, while tiny sparks cascaded from the great bell tower, and scorched banners drooped and fell in the breeze.

A tall figure clad in light armor stepped onto the square, a heavy broadsword in hand, striking a trail of sparks against the searing ground.

Fenna's hair tips had singed from the astonishing heat of the environment around her, her armor showed signs of damage with some wounds still bleeding beneath the breaks, the flesh within twitching and slowly knitting together.