Chapter 617: Was It Worth It?

"Bang!" Martin Cath's fist slammed into the Lotus Defense with a heavy, muffled thud. The instant they collided, that terrifying shockwave tore straight through the outermost layer, blasting the first ring of petals into fragments. Inside the Lotus Defense, Mavis Ades stood her ground with both hands braced hard against the pressure. Her face had gone bloodless. Blood kept spilling from the corner of her mouth in a steady stream, yet her gaze stayed locked and unyielding as she forced herself...