From the moment Levi had activated his bonded ability, turning into the beastly creature, Cedric had also activated the property of his regalia: [Blight of Will]
For someone like Levi, whose attribute relied on rage as fuel, this property was a perfect counter. And so, all Cedric had been doing was buying enough time for the property to take effect.
When Cedric saw Levi slowly lose his rage and slow down, a sly grin crossed his lips behind the mask.
In just a matter of a few minutes, Levi's blue eyes suddenly reverted to red as he regained control of his instincts. But at the same time, he was suddenly filled with dread so immense that he could barely keep his hands from shaking.
'What's happening to me?' Levi thought as he halted and looked at Cedric standing with a bored slouch across from him.
'What's he doing to me?'
