{Um, this chapter was one the author suddenly felt inspired to write. It might be a little heartbreaking. But the author is not very good at writing heartbreaking scenes, so it may feel a bit awkward. I hope you readers will forgive me.}
{The author just felt that if things stayed cheerful all the time, everyone might get tired of it, so how about adding some angst to balance it out?}
Upon hearing March 7th's words, everyone also saw the Mara-struck Soldier wandering near the star skiff. His bearing was that of a high-ranking officer, making everyone feel that he was an elite monster.
The Cloud Knights also watched that officer in silence. Clearly, they all knew him.
"I never thought the captain would become a Mara-struck Soldier too... Damn Stellar Core."
One Cloud Knight cried out sorrowfully. The others lowered their heads in silence, their gloved hands gripping their weapons tightly.
"Stellaron Hunters, our captain was very strong. Please... let him rest in peace."
The Cloud Knights spoke solemnly to the Stellaron Hunters.
"Yes, we will. My condolences."
Welt looked at the grieving Cloud Knights and tried to comfort them.
"Let me do it. Quick and clean, so at least he won't go in an ugly way."
Theresa looked at everyone as she spoke. The Cloud Knights nodded and watched her slowly walk toward the Mara-struck Soldier officer.
"Roar! Die! All of you, die!"
The towering Mara-struck Soldier officer roared and charged at Theresa with his war spear in hand.
Theresa silently pulled out Judas and hurled it forward with all her strength. With a deafening boom, he was instantly defeated in one blow. The cross-shaped Judas pinned him beneath it like a tombstone.
"Are you still conscious?"
Theresa crouched down and discreetly used the Authority of Binding to