When Leon shattered the [Protection] surrounding the [Church of Light]'s stronghold, it changed everything.
As long as that barrier had stood, he would have been unable to step foot inside, no matter how strong he was.
The passive granted by a Level 3 stronghold was absolute in that regard.
Without breaking it, he would have been forced to retreat or attempt something far more reckless.
Even though [Oblivion Meteor] had ultimately been nullified before it could devastate the entire stronghold, it had still accomplished one of its goals.
The shield was gone. The stronghold was exposed.
And unlike what happened with the [Shadow Assassin Guild], this would not end with a single spell from the sky.
Leon would have to fight them directly.
He rose slowly from his previous stance, his eyes fixed on the massive fortified stronghold ahead of him.
The church tower in the center still radiated golden light, though the glow now flickered slightly after the barrier's destruction.
