In that moment, the Forest of Living Resentment changed. The knights all looked on, baffled, as the remaining husk monsters began to dissolve on their own.
They panted, looking through the branches, and saw the light leak in through the tree lines—something that had not happened until now.
The grey, bruised sky overhead that was caused due to the demons and miasma had cleared away to thin air, as if it were never there.
They were completely confused. What just happened? Did they vanquish all the demons already?
No, it wasn't possible to vanquish them just like that. Not when there were still so many approaching.
Then, did Julian get the source?
They all turned their heads to Julian's still form on his horse, watching as he sat completely still, his eyes closed, and they held their breaths.
