Horizon Institute Stronghold, Akaza Ruin, Fortified City 89
Unlike the Sanctum of Masters' stronghold, which stood near the center of Fortified City 89, Horizon Institute's stronghold was positioned near the city's outer walls.
That location brought constant danger.
Where Sanctum of Master was responsible for dealing with city's inner defense system and the monsters that had made the place their home, Horizon's people were on the front lines, defending against monster attacks that came in waves from beyond the barrier.
The cost of that duty was written all over the current scene.
Blood, exhaustion, and urgency.
The stronghold was in chaos.
Medics shouted orders. Injured students limped or were carried on stretchers. Soot and blood smeared their uniforms.
A few collapsed in corners, too drained to even sit up straight.
Potions were being distributed, but stocks were running dangerously low. Healing spells were cast non-stop, and the air stank of iron and scorched meat.
