The moment those words were spoken, the entire Allied Army fell silent. Many commanders instinctively turned toward Ethan while several Transcendent experts frowned deeply. Others hesitated as they looked between Ethan and the countless monstrous enemies surrounding him.
Holding back Haster along with so many Transcendent monsters alone was almost no different from seeking death. Even the veteran knights who had experienced countless wars could not help but tighten their grips on their weapons. For a brief moment, nobody spoke. The only sounds that remained were the distant clashes echoing across the battlefield and the restless movement of the black miasma surrounding them.
