Power could make people lose themselves, even change their personalities.
The old He Kai had never believed in personal martial strength.
But once he became a knight and gained great power, everything changed.
His blood surged within his chest, and he acted with greater resolve.
But whether it was courage or bullying the weak through strength, only time could tell.
At least for now, He Kai had the courage to charge forward and fight.
Of course, he knew the Blue Star Federation's knights were weak, but just how large the gap was... he had to exchange a few moves to find out.
His opponent was not a knight of the Great Xia Empire, merely one from an indigenous civilization. Their seniority was not much greater than his own.
That was why he dared to lead the charge rather than retreat once things turned unfavorable.
He Wei on the other end of the communicator did not fly into a rage. He had guessed what He Kai intended to do.
Though the act was somewhat reckless, he understood. If a knight lost his fighting spirit, he was finished.
Seeing that He Kai had such courage, he only hoped he would not be crushed.
The defensive weapons within the stronghold were firing. He Kai also ordered several warships to stand ready, but they did not reveal themselves for the moment.
"Brothers, the enemy is not invincible. If we run now, their endless pursuit will lead us to death.
Hit them hard now. Let them know our courage and strength, then retreat with me."
He Kai rallied morale, but he did not demand that everyone fight to the death. That was unrealistic.
But fighting for a chance to escape was not impossible.
At the very least, those who had become Transcendent Knights had