To the other onlookers, something mystical just happened on the battlefield.

A phantom seemed to have materialized behind Maki. Its hands gripped the longsword alongside his own as they both released a powerful frontal slash. The essence of swordsmanship within that slash was able to break the weak-willed people from inside out.

Carol, who happened to witness that slash from outside the mourning hall, crumpled to the ground immediately. She almost soiled herself out of fear.

Clang!

At that moment, a spark appeared within the sea of darkness brought by the phantom. That spark transformed into a streak of blade glow immediately, successfully blocking Maki’s ultimate slash.

Clang!

As a result, Harvey was sent flying backward. Once he landed on the ground, he quickly took three steps backward to shake off the excess momentum of Maki’s slash.

“Interesting. This isn’t the prowess of someone who has just reached the level of God of War.”

Harvey looked genuinely curious at the moment.