章 283: A Hash World

The Empire had sent two Supremes, confident that such a force would be more than enough to secure Barrett's rescue. But they hadn't accounted for Lyra, whose recent ascension to level-nine made her a formidable opponent.

While the Supremes' powers could threaten her, Lyra's physical combat abilities turned the tide in close quarters. Even the smallest hesitation on their part meant taking a punishing blow.

Lyra swung her staff with precision, scattering a volley of metallic sand aimed at her squad. Though the staff disintegrated under the strain, she deftly dodged and formed another weapon mid-movement, her efficiency unrelenting.

Nearby, the old man lifted a Lev as though it were weightless and hurled it toward an extradimensional portal.

Lyra intercepted, closing the portal with her powers before the Lev could pass through. It crashed to the ground with a deafening clang.