BOOM!!!

The deafening sound of destruction seemed to engulf everything. Above, rainbow light streamed across the heavens and flames raced over the earth as the towering workshop was swallowed by darkness and searing radiance.

A heavy silence consumed that entire realm. The place appeared calm on the surface, but anything in the surrounding area, including ruins, clouds, and even living creatures, could be sliced cleanly apart or simply pulverized into dust without warning.

Everything lost its form as physical matter broke down, dissolving into wisps of smoke or crumbling into ash that was drawn into an invisible furnace, where it could be reshaped or destroyed at will. There was no room for a third party to interfere in the clash between the two craftsmen, nor would there be any more fools reckless enough to interfere.

Smoke from battle rose everywhere. The mortal world had sunk deep into destruction and ruin, unable to break free.

Spring City was collapsing. Whether it was the city itself, now reduced to little...