How could these people just ignore him like that? The aura around him suddenly exploded, radiating a powerful pressure that shook the air.
"In the name of sect law, I will punish a sinner like you!" he shouted.
In a flash, he raised his sword high and dashed toward Efan, who was at the rear.
Lein immediately noticed the movement. His body tensed instinctively, ready to move to block Gareth's attack. But before he could act, Laras had already responded.
Her white dress fluttered with each graceful but firm step. With a single smooth motion, she turned and looked straight at Gareth, who was approaching at terrifying speed.
Suddenly, the air around Gareth trembled. His body abruptly stopped mid-air, as if time had frozen for him. A bubble of white light appeared around him, adorned with flowing runes that spun like a whirl of stars.
