Kate, Leader of the Knights of Valor

Max stood amidst the tense silence, his smirk unwavering as his gaze swept over Norton Blade, Kheonne Evernight, James, and the other leaders.

Their faces were etched with fear, disbelief, and anger.

They knew what was coming.

But—

They were too late.

Max's fingers released.

The 33-petal World Destruction Flaming Lotus began its silent descent.

Toward the green force field sphere.

Inside—

The three trapped Monarch geniuses stared up in horror.

"NO!"

Norton's roar of desperation tore through the air.

His sword flashed—

A white glowing streak of light, slicing forward in a final, frantic attempt to shatter the sphere and free them.

"What did you do?!"

Kheonne's voice shook with terror, her eyes locked onto the lotus as it fell.

Her breath turned unsteady.

She never expected Max to casually dropped the lotus to the three geniuses from the Monarch.