Third Person's POV
Instead, he gave a firm nod, accepting her words without hesitation as his expression remained composed and focused.
Despite the seriousness of the situation, that brief exchange created a subtle shift in the atmosphere, easing some of the suffocating tension that had been building among the group, if only slightly.
However, that moment of relief did not last long.
In the very next instant, under the blue-haired woman's instruction, the group of four, along with the armored master, moved away from the small island and retreated steadily until they reached the edge of the pond, creating a safe distance between themselves and the coffin.
No one argued, and no one hesitated, as they understood the danger the next event would pose to them with their strength.
