Outside, Saturn lifted his massive greatsword onto his shoulder and spoke with calm authority.
"Let's go."
With that, he jumped onto my staff and strode forward, flying straight into the tunnel without hesitation.
I smiled faintly and flashed forward myself, appearing directly within the devouring flame wall.
'[Absolute Domain].'
I willed the command, and in the blink of an eye my domain spread everywhere. The castle, the cemetery, the walls, the flames, every stone, every breath of air was now within my domain.
One by one, the grandmasters followed Saturn's lead, their figures rushing down the tunnel before landing at the start of the cemetery.
Saturn's black-clad guards stayed close, forming a tight circle around their emperor. They scanned their surroundings with sharp eyes, their excitement plain as they caught sight of the towering walls and the fortress beyond.
Roland stepped forward with rehearsed confidence, though I could feel the nervousness under his mask.
