Now the remaining dual-beast tamers carried more load on their beasts. Compensation for the companions who had fallen or who were too exhausted to continue contributing effectively.
It was a redistribution of responsibility amplifying the stress on exactly those who were already operating near the limits of sustainability.
Meanwhile, some teachers and even some professional guards were also running out of energy as the battle prolonged itself.
They were veterans with considerable experience. But experience didn't create mana reserves from nothing… Decades of training couldn't conjure energy that simply wasn't there anymore.
Defending the students in various ways also ate through the reserves of many.
Even some dual-beast tamers exhausted themselves through continuous use of both beasts for defense without the opportunity to recharge appropriately.
