Perseus ascended into the ash-filled sky, his green lightning crackling violently around him like a tempest.
With a wave of his arms, the electricity surged outward, forming a massive protective dome over the city. The translucent barrier hummed with energy, glowing faintly as debris from the volcano smashed against it, disintegrating upon impact. The citizens below stared upward, a brief glimmer of hope flickering amidst their despair.
Perseus hovered in the air, sweat forming on his brow as he maintained the shield. His voice boomed across the chaos, steady and commanding. "Guards, form squads and evacuate the eastern quadrant first! Prioritize mothers and children! Move now!"
The guards, shaken but galvanized by his orders, sprang into action, organizing evacuation efforts amid the destruction.
Above the chaos, Perseus muttered under his breath, his voice heavy with disdain. "Victor, you are a fool."