The moment the Holy Light and Darkness became entangled and the light was gradually eroded by that bizarre Abyssal Power, alarm bells screamed in Roland's mind.
Without hesitation, he shot backward, simultaneously shouting a sharp warning in Gloria's direction.
"Get back! Don't come any closer!"
But his warning came a moment too late.
Anno, now completely driven by the Abyssal Power, displayed a terrifying speed and Agility that defied all logic.
He had just clashed with and forced Roland back, yet his body was somehow able to twist violently in mid-air with nothing to push off of. Defying the laws of physics, he abruptly changed direction, transforming into a Residual Shadow wreathed in ominous black smoke and lunging straight for Gloria.
He moved so fast that he left only an afterimage on the retina.
"Protect Her Highness!"
Sven let out a beast-like roar and, at nearly the same instant as Fide, took a step forward, unhesitatingly shielding Gloria with his body.
