There were three layers of protection around the Inoue family’s house. 0

The first was a massive barrier that spanned the entire sacred mountain. Beneath it was the second layer, a barrier that surrounded most of the mountainside, starting where key facilities were located. And the third, the innermost layer, was a barrier that surrounded the main house only. 0

They drew on the power of the mountain’s ley lines to maintain themselves semi-permanently so that, together, they could repel all attacks and eliminate any intruders attempting to infiltrate. 0

And ever since the day they were constructed, the Inoue family had been impervious to enemy incursions.0

Today, however, the barriers were of no help. 0

Boom!0

The buildings once shielded by the thick barriers had been decimated by a colossal lightning strike. Fires were breaking out everywhere due to the charged debris, all roaring fiercely. 0

Flames had engulfed the Inoue estate in the blink of an eye.0

“It’s really… burning…”0

The Inoue estate, once thought to be an impregnable fortress for decades, had now been set ablaze by their own hands. They couldn’t help but stare at the surreal scene in disbelief, feeling overwhelming satisfaction and… a creeping fear.0

What if the family head returns unexpectedly?0

The Visionary must be watching this too… are we going to get struck down by her arrows soon?0

If it’s ever discovered that we did this…0

They had just cast their spells as ordered without much thought, but...0