Amidst the overwhelming display of Ghislain's power, the Rodrick forces had completely forgotten about the Fenris cavalry waiting just outside the castle gates.

Now stripped of their cloaks, the cavalrymen spurred their horses forward, raising their lances high.

Thud-thud-thud-thud!

Howard, who had been wholly focused on Ghislain, finally noticed them and shouted in alarm.

“Cavalry charge! Soldiers, stop them!”

A charge of 400 cavalrymen, if properly executed, could wreak devastating havoc. Howard understood this all too well, and his urgent shout reflected his panic.

The soldiers, who had been standing by idly while their comrades struggled to surround Ghislain, turned …