"Prepare for battle!"
John reacted almost instantly.
He could already sense that the atmosphere was becoming tense and if they continued to wait, they would soon be at a disadvantage.
Since a fight was inevitable, it was better to take the initiative now.
With that thought, John gripped his Bloodthirsty Blade tightly, and the others also assumed a battle-ready stance.
But in the next second, the crowd below suddenly erupted.
Whoosh!
Someone from below launched a skill in their direction, and a fireball smashed onto the floor.
The second floor was made of wood, and the fireball's impact immediately set it ablaze.
"Split up and break out!"
John issued the command decisively.
Although everyone present was at least gold-tier, Archibald, Leopold, and Amelia were in unstable conditions.
They had all advanced in the secret realm, and only a few days had passed since then, making it nearly impossible to fully control their newfound powers in such a short time.
