"But it doesn't eradicate the chance of us getting scattered across dimensions, we'd still have to make use of our cores to keep ourselves safe." Vage continued his explanation.

"One more question", Rode called, "is it a cannon or handheld ?"

"Handheld", Vage replied, "it may be a microbe compared to the Trail Disector, but they are on par when in action, even in the palms of a man."

"Talking about the man", Rode pointed out, "I can see he's taking a break."

"Don't underestimate Thorace", Vage checked, "he never runs out of fire."

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Thorace kneeling on his battleboard descended to the deck of the Mace, panting from the effort he had gave and the strain it had caused him, he nevertheless had the fire within him to keep forging his way forward. So long as the Trail Disector was in the hands of the Feudal Order he was going to keep battling until it was finally his.

"Sorry for coming late !" A voice called from above. "I had to do some background