Chapter 106

The fortress's northern wall withstood the impact, but the rest disintegrated beyond recognition. Maxi shuddered at the sight. The ground shook as the city collapsed, the deafening destruction echoing around the mountains.

As the last of the paladins slipped out of the city, the ramparts broke down. Blue flares burst from the battlement, along with a series of blasts that sent stone flying across the hill. Maxi watched, her face covered with her sleeve, as the city disappeared into a cloud of dust.

"We should set out now."

Riftan's voice came from behind. She turned to see the Remdragon Knights standing to attention next to Wedon's forces. Her eyes immediately flew to her husband, whose head rose above the others. Even his warhorse seemed to loom above everyone else's.

After surveying his men, Riftan gave the signal for the army to move, and the soldiers began to march in perfect order.