Cra Crack⎯
The cracks on the surface of the building spread with each passing second, growing more numerous as the energy pouring out of it pushed outward. As it emerged, everyone standing nearby felt a rising sense of dread, their breathing becoming shallower and more strained.
"Everyone move back!"
Velrik's voice bellowed out, snapping several from their daze as many rushed away from the building's perimeter.
"Set up an encirclement around the building and evacuate anyone nearby! Make sure there's no one left here! I've already called for backup. This area is starting to destabilize."
Velrik's orders were calm and precise as he organized everyone around, though a note of apprehension crept into his voice as he spoke. He wasn't the only one. The other Section Chiefs had begun issuing orders of their own while also communicating with the main Guilds. With everyone looking in the direction of the building, they could all feel it.
