Simon slowed down beside Seraya as they reached Vhal-Sar.
A golden barrier rose from the sea, curving over the entire island. Through its glow, he could barely make out the buildings beyond.
He had expected the Daegrins' capital to have impressive defenses.
But this…
His eyes followed the runes moving across the surface. Smaller symbols filled the gaps between them, forming circles that overlapped without disturbing one another. Beneath those formations were more layers, some so faint that he almost missed them.
Energy flowed between them without the slightest interruption.
Simon's expression grew serious.
This was one of the most complicated barriers he had ever seen. The arrangement of its runes, the number of formations, the power contained within it… everything exceeded his expectations.
From what he could tell, it should withstand attacks from a Supreme Demon King.
He glanced at his spatial ring which had the corpse of the Mauler inside of it.
