The explosion tore through the Raven's Crow guild house, taking everyone by surprise as fire erupted from the entrance, unleashing a wave of heat and force that sent bodies flying.
The blast didn't just destroy, it transformed the space into a fragmented battlefield. Support beams collapsed, forming jagged barriers, while thick smoke billowed, choking the air.
Amidst the chaos, the sharp sound of boots stepping on concrete echoed, and six figures emerged, stepping through the flames.
Kurt hit the ground hard, his ears ringing. He rolled to his feet, coughing violently, and immediately scanned his surroundings.
Nearby, Sam was struggling, scrambling backward on her hands, while Lizzie groaned as she pushed herself up from a pile of crates. The main hall had become a deadly killing floor.
"Sam!" Kurt shouted, grabbing her arm and yanking her behind an overturned table. "Stay down!"
