"Th... that is...!?"
"The Three Pillars...!"
"The Three Pillars have finally made their move!"
Below, the Crimson Realm Denizens who had witnessed the tidal-wave-like shockwaves and flames erupting in midair all caught sight of the Three Pillars. One after another, they burst into delighted cheers.
Just as the Flame Haze Warriors had Jeanne and Zofie holding the line, the Crimson Realm Denizens had the Three Pillars.
Now that the Three Pillars had finally taken action, the fear and sagging morale caused by being routed and slaughtered vanished from the Crimson Realm Denizens' side in an instant, replaced by excited expressions.
"The Three Pillars..."
"The Three Pillars have finally acted...?"
In contrast, the Flame Haze Warriors' hearts sank slightly. If not for Jeanne's leadership continuing to bolster their morale, many of them would likely have felt their hearts skip a beat and begun to waver.
Especially Shana.
Squelch—!
The "Crimson-Eyed Flame-Haired Killer," Fire Wings beating behind her, swung down her Ōdachi and slew a beast-shaped Crimson Realm Denizen lunging at her. At the same time, she raised her head and looked toward the sky.
Seeing the surging flames blossoming there and the Three Pillars surrounding them, Shana almost instinctively wanted to rush over.
"Wait! Shana!"
However, Alastor's voice emerged from the pendant hanging before Shana's chest, stopping her.
"Even as you are now, if you recklessly interfere in that battle, there is no guarantee that you will come through unscathed. This is not the time to act on impulse!"
Those words stopped Shana in her tracks.
Indeed, unlike half a year ago, Shana had now awakened the true power of the "Crimson-Eyed Flame-Haired Killer." She could wield the flames of the God of Heavenly Punishment, flames capable of destroying everything, through an Inherent Skill. Her strength had leaped into the Third