"Oh!"
Carl's eyes lit up.
He had heard about the opening of the Star Gate, but only Official Wizards could participate in such an event.
He was unclear about the specifics, however.
BUZZ!
Suddenly, a chill emerged from his tailbone, instantly shooting up to the back of his head and causing Carl's consciousness to contract sharply.
Danger!
His Abyss Bloodline's perception of danger sent a warning.
"Stop..." he shouted urgently, his body suddenly retreating backward as the wooden boat beneath him shattered with a loud CRACK!
The Knight steering the boat revealed a vicious expression as he turned and lunged at Carl.
Thick flames burst from his body, and his pounce was alarmingly fast.
Even Carl, a peak Great Knight, could not dodge it.
This is... Divine Arts! The kind that requires sacrificing life!
The Knight embraced Carl, opened his mouth wide, and spewed intense flames that carried a strong sulfuric smell. Moreover, a wild force rapidly accumulated within him.
