Realizing that the situation was dire, Mjurran's first thought was to notify Rimuru.
However, it was already too late.
"Voom—!"
A low hum resounded.
Immediately after, the entire city trembled.
In an instant, a vast number of monsters within the city fell to their knees, gasping for air as if they were suffocating.
This was a physiological reaction to the sudden disappearance of the surrounding Magical Essence, though the more powerful monsters quickly adapted.
*Thud! Thud!* xN
The weaker monsters collapsed, the Magical Essence within their bodies dissipating rapidly. Once it vanished completely, only death awaited them.
Mjurran took out a long-distance communication crystal. After mobilizing the Magical Essence in her body, she quickly sent out a signal.
Mjurran wasn't sure if the message regarding the disappearance of Magical Essence could reach Rimuru.
But she had to try her best.
*Sizzle—*
The crystal's light flickered and then went dark.
"Damn it, the barrier is blocking the communication. I have to get outside its range."
Mjurran immediately grabbed the communication crystal and ran toward the city limits.
Fortunately, as a half-human, half-demon being, she could still function normally like a human even if the Magical Essence in her body completely vanished.
Just as she stepped out of the administration building, Mjurran saw a signal flare rising in the distant sky.
This was a premeditated attack.
"Bastards! Who would dare attack the Demon Country that has formed the Six Nation Alliance!"
Mjurran cursed through gritted teeth.
She couldn't understand it. Even Demon Lord Clayman didn't dare to clash head-on with this power, only resorting to small schemes behind the scenes. Who would dare to be so reckless!
The city was currently in total chaos. Countless merchants who had come for trade fled in panic. Many adventurers, realizing the severity of the situation upon seeing the barrier, fled toward the outskirts; they didn't care about the lives of monsters.
A few kilometers away, King Edmar received the signal and immediately ordered his subordinate Folgen to lead an army of 150,000 to attack the Jura Tempest Federation.
"Do not let a single monster escape. This city will be ours from now on."
King Edmar laughed wildly, his eyes full of madness, as if countless treasures were already beckoning to him from ahead.
"Yes! Your Majesty!"
Folgen trembled with excitement, pumping his fist as he commanded the soldiers, "Speed up! Crush the enemy and seize this land!"
"Kill!"
"Roar!"
...Mjurran was running with all her might. Seeing the monsters collapsed all over the streets, her anxiety grew.
"Lady Mjurran!"
A deep voice called out from behind. Mjurran turned to find the muscular Rigurd, along with Goblin soldiers who had rushed over upon sensing something was wrong.
At this moment, beads of sweat had formed on their foreheads; they were clearly struggling.
"Lord Rigurd, please immediately mobilize all warriors who still have combat strength to protect the citizens."
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