It wasn't appropriate to call it vanishing. The square apex column had disappeared because it had completely sunk into the ground of the plaza. Smoke blew and slowly dispersed, revealing a vast square that seemed without boundaries. The square apex column and its stone foundation had already completely sunk into the ground, causing the palace at the very top to appear in front of them.

A cold snort came from the depths of the palace. Everyone felt a deep sense of fear from the ...