Watching Shiayar's figure gradually disappearing within the light screen, step by step.
In that instant, everyone's hearts were filled with the hope that Shiayar might suddenly pull out some trump card at the last moment and achieve a thoroughly stunning turnaround.
Although it seemed utterly fantastical for one person to confront the dozens of arsonists present, including a 3-Ring... this thought was indeed what everyone was hoping for in their hearts.
Yet, nothing of the sort happened.
The solitary figure within the light screen simply walked step by step to the side of the pitch-black altar.
As he approached, the pitch-black altar seemed to be suddenly stimulated.
Black flames, deeper and more intense than any reaction provoked by earlier attacks, erupted forth.
The dark flames surged explosively around Shiayar, revealing a hungry desire. It was as if, to the black flames, Shiayar was some exceedingly rare and delectable delicacy.
