Rumble, rumble, rumble...
Ever since the giant of light and shadow had plunged into the eye of the storm, the energy within had continued to surge and explode without pause.
The bubbles forming the Wind Barrier were also becoming unstable under the impact, buffeted by the energy surges.
As time passed, those who had first had their souls and wills frozen by the divine might of the Decaying Law began to recover. Those who had experienced it before were especially quick to come around. Some of the generals and Extraordinary Scholars who had fought in the battle were already exchanging words, drenched in cold sweat.
Huff, huff.
Windsor's face looked awful, and her breathing came in low gasps. Fortunately, her strength had returned.
She even felt that the main reason she was still alive was not luck, but this academician, Reilo, the one known as the Sun Energy.
She really had been right about him!
Her clothes soaked through, Windsor struggled to turn and look at Reilo. Her voice was low and full of despair. "The battle has reached this point. How are we supposed to go on? After this, the Grand Duchy won't be able to stand against Xilan for decades, at least."
At that moment, Reilo looked like an ordinary scholar.
He stood suspended in the air, as motionless as the ordinary scholars whose wills had been frozen. He had not moved for nearly half a sandglass, nor even blinked. He simply remained there as the steadily strengthening winds billowed his cloak.
But Windsor knew that this academician, who always presented himself as serious, refined, and rational, could not possibly have been affected by the force that froze the soul and will.
Everything about him was a mystery.
"Half a sandglass more, and the sunlight will break over