Hajin left the southern frame before the resident bell finished and followed the western loop toward a ridge above the stranded crew.
Juna remained with Hans near the locked bridge, where Dreth's separated files could exploit another unguarded route within moments.
The final bell strike reached Hajin halfway up the ridge, followed by an ash-white pulse beneath the orchard bank.
The ground lifted beyond the road frame, throwing broken shields and bodies above the trees before dropping them around a fresh furrow.
Hajin drove mana through his legs while the slope cracked beneath each step and reached the overlook before another anchor discharged.
Sixteen people had occupied the bank when he left the southern line, but only seven were still moving below.
Nine bodies lay around iron ribs driven through the orchard shoulder, their shelter-colored armbands visible among discarded route tools.
