Once the dust settled, a massive crater appeared at the center of the explosion. It was roughly 30 feet in diameter, resembling a dried-up pond. It was a devastating sight.

At the edge of the crater, Dustin and Anders locked eyes from a distance.

Dustin was expressionless, his gaze indifferent, still holding Scott's severed head. Anders had a serious expression, facing a formidable opponent.

The two stood in a tense standoff, neither making any sudden moves.

"Wait, did this bastard block S