Nobody said a thing, but they shared the sentiment in their hearts. They let their passion resonate with their bloodline, spurring them into action. Every single one that answered to the council hall and was in the clan registry reddened near their ears and began wildly panting like bulls. They let out thundering roars, wielding their swordbeast-infused swords. All of them leapt into the demonic cloud, welcoming its stormy winds as they fought to protect their clan.

"I’ve never contributed anything in my life, so let me die for the second patriarch!"

"Hmph! Do you think you can kill the second patriarch with so many of us watching?! We're no useless mannequins!"

"I don't care who that is, but we'll definitely be able to crush him with our combined...