The collapse of the underground laboratory threw the entire Imperial City into chaos.

Erland, barely alive, staggered out of the rubble, saved only by the sorcerers and guards who had shielded him.

But before he could catch his breath, he shouted through his exhaustion and pain:

“Quickly—gather all available forces! Stop Konstantin and Feir at any cost!”

“Yes, my lord!”

Erland looked up, watching the two massive figures against the night sky, clenching his teeth in frustration.

The old sorcerer had hinted that this escape had been planned from the beginning by Konstantin and Feir. But Erland couldn’t understand how …