[A few minutes ago]
Emma hummed in faint curiosity when she sensed no Devil approaching her.
More than half a minute had passed without a single one appearing. That alone was strange, especially with how frequently she was using Aether.
'Did William do this?' The only change she could think of was his arrival at the front lines. Had he somehow drawn the attention of the ranked devils?
"…!" Emma froze.
She felt it. A massive presence, rushing straight toward her.
For a split second, her mind went blank under the sheer weight of malice pouring through the air. But she had already faced something far worse on the island. Compared to a General-ranked, this pressure wasn't enough to root her in place.
She inhaled slowly, steadying herself, and her lips began to move in a chant.
From the distance, a crimson figure came into view, charging without hesitation.
