Thyrus and the others were stunned after hearing this revelation.
They have no idea that during their peaceful times living in Vera City, the Black Magic Organization had actually started buying off the neighboring territories to ensure that the Black Tower wouldn't be able to receive any more reinforcements.
It seems that after the Paragons worked together and destroyed one of the magic god's Avatars, the Black Magic Organization realized the threat of the other organizations.
They were probably worried that since the Martial Arts Alliance had sent their Paragons to help, the Solomon's Pillar might send the Magicians of the Wisemen or even the Wisemen themselves.
The peculiar Star Garden Peak might also send their help or even the Demonic Cult might join the battle to create an even more chaotic battlefield.