The entire ruined city tensed up as dozens of giant beams of light descended from the sky. Instinctively, everyone tightened their grips on their weapons and spread out, eyes locked onto the towering pillars of light surrounding them.
The ground trembled faintly beneath their feet from the sudden arrival, while broken buildings nearby shook loose debris that crashed loudly onto the streets below.
Dust swirled in the air, mingling with the lingering smells of blood, smoke, and burnt Mana from the recent battle against Riven's forces. The atmosphere, which had barely calmed moments before, grew heavy again not due to the creepy old man or any previous pressure but rather a palpable tension that felt like the calm before a massive storm.
One by one, the giant beams began to fade.
As they dimmed, figures started to emerge within them.
