"Everyone, follow me!"

With that shout, Ghislain vanished from sight.

"Ahhh! Master! He's gone mad!"
"Quickly, follow the young master!"

Belinda let out a sharp scream, and Gillian, who had been closely observing the situation, immediately gave orders and charged forward.

"Kahahaha! He's seriously lost it! He's insane!"
Kaor, delighted, drew his sword and rushed forward.

The mercenaries, without understanding what was happening, followed suit.
They had no time to think or hesitate; they simply moved as they'd been trained—following their leader.

But it wasn't just them who were bewildered.

Zebalter and Randolph, who had been in …