The Cost of the Choice, Sentient Steel

If the unknown woman had the power to unleash such a frightening attack, she wouldn't have waited until now.

Upon hearing Ilse's words, Orion frowned at their predicament. They could quickly force the door open, but doing so would likely destroy the Sleeping Fox Runaway City. If they didn't act, the woman could regain her strength, take control of the city, and possibly endanger the other Runaway Cities.

Obviously, capturing the unknown woman would be a challenging feat.

"Supreme Leader, I think the Sleeping Fox Runaway City is a lost cause," Seth said, offering input. "We can't risk one Runaway City endangering the others. With the unknown threat posed by this woman—who defeated two Vylkr spawns—we cannot afford to let her recover even a fraction of her strength."

A wave of fear surged in Lakul's heart upon hearing Seth's words. He immediately rushed forward, dropping to his knees before Orion again.