Claws Against Talons

Large chunks of rock cast deep shadows towards the empire's heart. It caused great panic that loomed over the citizens, though some were amazed, having to witness such a phenomenon while the rest looked at the four meteorites descending from the sky, their eyes gleaming with anxiety and fear.

"How in the world... Fleeing is impossible," said a man while staring above, waiting for the impending disaster to strike.

Each one had a diameter enough to cover the imperial palace, and having four of them would definitely erase the whole city from the map of the Plain of Fantasies.

It was only a matter of time before the meteorites landed. As it struck the atmosphere, the giant chunk of rock crystals were set ablaze, lighting up the sky.

Augustus came back to his senses as one of the knights tapped him on the shoulder.

"Your Majesty, you must escape. We'll try to delay its momentum," the knight said.