The boundary of the White City was a stark dividing line between two realities.
Inside the shimmering hexagonal dome projected by the [Chronos Hourglass], the marble streets were pristine and the air was clear.
Outside, the ash of the destroyed Sovereign City fell like gray snow over the ruined asphalt.
Vahn Ryker stood just inside the barrier. He was the calm center of a brewing storm.
Behind him, thousands of terrified refugees peeked out from the alleyways and bank windows.
Beside him stood Sia and Aria. Their Legendary tier gear radiated a quiet and overwhelming power.
Parked thirty meters away and idling in the apocalyptic wasteland was a fully mobilized battalion of the Sovereign Corporate Defense Force.
Three heavily armored main battle tanks had their massive kinetic cannons aimed directly at the dome!
Dozens of elite soldiers clad in high tech tactical gear had dismounted from armored personnel carriers. Their assault rifles were raised and locked on Vahn's position.
