Every single Spirit Beast lurking in the ruins was implanted with an explosive device.
The moment I snatched the flag, the heads of monsters across the battlefield simultaneously exploded.
Their mangled bodies twitched and fell lifelessly one after another, like grotesque fireworks going off in rapid succession.
—BOOM. BOOM. BOOM.
A few Cadets screamed.
Others just stared around, their faces pale.
But most simply slumped to the ground with exhausted grunts.
In the very next second, a loud announcement echoed through the ruins.
It was Selene's voice, amplified by some sort of Spell Card in a way that made it sound like she was standing right next to us:
"The test has ended. Squad 27 has captured the flag. Cease fighting. I repeat, all Cadets cease fighting immediately."
I took several long breaths while wiping a trickle of blood off my chin and looked around.
The plaza was in… well, ruins.
Stone buildings shattered. Craters smoking.
