The Tier Three Mage woke up and even sent information back. Hence, Hilia no longer made things difficult for him. After throwing everyone out, she destroyed the stronghold.
Although she didn't know the purpose of this stronghold, to prevent the formation of a magic array, destroying one node is still worth it.
"According to the methods of the Tower of Descent, they're not particularly adept at setting up magic arrays, unless someone from the Deep Sea Mutual Aid Association joins them."
But the Deep Sea Mutual Aid Association hasn't been gone for long. Even if the dispersed high-tier mages joined them, it's unlikely they could set up a large magic array in the heart of the capital so quickly.
The larger the magic array, the longer it takes to arrange, unless the gods personally intervene. Otherwise, the time won't shorten significantly, especially when setting up in enemy territory.
