Zhao Xun read the item description for [Goddess's Wings] and realized that this special item worked better in a woman's hands.
Even so, he put the special item away.
When not in use, [Goddess's Wings] shrank to the size of his palm, fitting perfectly into his jacket pocket.
With Earring Woman's death, the others finally returned to normal.
They still remembered everything that had happened while they were under the special item's influence. They clearly recalled what had just happened, but until now, they had been utterly incapable of even thinking about resisting.
Cloaked Man was relieved that Zhao Xun hadn't been affected by the item. Otherwise, the Knights would have been wiped out.
As the person closest to Zhao Xun, Cloaked Man had certainly heard him murmur, "I was born without much in the way of emotions." But he wasn't in the habit of prying into other people's private affairs, especially at a time like this.
So he asked nothing and simply hurried back to the Princess's side to ensure her safety.
Cowboy, who had also escaped the influence of [Goddess's Wings], tried to use Metal Control on the metal torture instruments again.
Unlike before, this time he intended to attack the Princess directly.
But at that moment, the shortcomings of his special ability became apparent.
He couldn't use Metal Control precisely enough to maneuver the metal torture instruments past multiple obstacles and strike his target.
With his current ability, he could use Metal Control to make metal float in midair and change its position, but those movements were very imprecise. Even the paths the objects took didn't necessarily match what he intended.
And striking someone's vital points required precise control.
Especially with so many obstacles in the way.
Clearly, that was beyond him.
Besides, with Cloaked Man's cloak