The immense force blasted the raging current, forcing it back and creating a temporary opening.
Several Vilt Royal Knights behind Otto immediately understood, leaping into the water to pull out the victims.
"Quickly! Everyone who can still move, follow Sir Otto and rescue the others!" William IV seized the opportunity to command, his voice booming across the area where the Vilt Kingdom's delegation was gathered.
Spurred on by the King's command and Otto's example, some of the nobles and Knights who had initially been panicking summoned their courage and began to attempt limited rescues, provided they could ensure their own safety.
But not everyone agreed with William IV's "astuteness."
