BOOM!
A massive and devastating explosion erupted directly in the middle of the street of the housing area where they had just been standing.
It destroyed several buildings instantly and even killed many players who had been unlucky enough to be nearby.
Leon's [Mega Darkness Barrier] thankfully tanked the hit and absorbed most of the damage thanks to its passive ability that allowed it to remain always active around his body without him needing to manually trigger it.
But still, if not for that barrier protecting him, Leon knew without any doubt that he would have died right then and there.
And if not for tossing Celeste out of the way in that crucial moment, she would have also been turned back into her phoenix core form from the sheer force of the blast.
"What the hell is happening out here," Leon shouted as he tightened his grip on both his staff and his sword, his eyes scanning the smoke filled air for any sign of the attackers.
