With the Evil Creature's death, the shadows receded like the tide.
He hadn't hesitated or faltered during the fight, but now Kraun was gripped by waves of belated fear.
If he hadn't exceeded his limits, things would have gotten dangerous just then.
Father had clearly misjudged the enemy's strength, nearly getting Kraun caught up in it too.
Kraun looked back and saw the Holy Fire blazing atop the Clock Tower, illuminating every inch of the plaza. His mind eased a little.
As he recalled the battle, he vaguely understood what had caused him to exceed his limits. But he had no time to investigate. He rushed to Nick's side like a whirlwind.
For now, Nick was both his employer and the guide who'd led him onto the Knight path of Transcendence. He had to help him, for personal and professional reasons alike.
If Father died, then given the current situation, Kraun's connection to the Church would be cut off. He didn't even have a map of the surrounding area.
After these past few days, he knew this was a world where gods truly existed, and divine authority stood above the power of kings.
Many kings were even direct descendants of gods.
He'd worked so hard to get into a powerful organization, yet hadn't enjoyed any of its privileges. He had to hold on tight to his backer.
He found that Father had only lost consciousness. His brows were knitted together, his face pale and his breathing rapid. His body was slightly feverish and trembling gently, as though trapped in a nightmare.
He opened Father's Leather Armor and took out his Talismans from his shirt pocket.
At the moment, he was carrying a stack of Heart-Clearing Talismans and three or four Golden Light Talismans.
He placed a Heart-Clearing Talisman on Father's