Both Roger and Emil moved quickly, yet they could not outpace the movement of the gaze.
Although the temporary passage in the distance was retracting, Roger knew that if Emil continued to act with him, he would not be able to escape the next attack.
"You go first!"
It wasn't exactly self-sacrifice, but this was indeed something Roger needed to face himself.
The power within him exploded, and Emil was pushed far away by Roger. He turned around, and everything before him was covered by a giant pupil.
In the pupil, Roger saw a burning sun.
The flames at the edges burned like the symbols on Nivagard's flag.
His consciousness remained clear, but his body was completely unresponsive. A terrifying pulling force struck, and at the same time, the Hunter's Cabin deep within his soul underwent some changes.
The passage in the distance was retracting.
Two forces were at an impasse. At this moment, Roger exerted all his strength.
