Although this was only natural, there was no one here who could see through to the true identity of the specter. Even Cyan, who had once encountered the specter in the Samar Rainforest, was unable to recognize him as he was now.0

This wasn’t just because his face was covered by a mask; it was also because his very presence itself had changed so drastically. Even though he was just standing there quietly, he gave off such an intimidating aura that it caused everyone looking at him to break out in goosebumps.0

However, just because they couldn’t guess his identity didn’t give them any reason to hesitate before attacking. That was just how blatantly the specter’s very presence was currently communicating his intentions.1

He was exuding such an ominous and evil aura of power that it made everyone instinctively want to take a step back. The source of this aura didn’t seem to simply originate from his dark power. No one here had ever felt such a sinister dark power coming from any black wizard or even a demonfolk.0

This meant that this mysterious figure had to be a Demon King or at least a being on a similar level to one. Everyone here had instinctively realized this fact.1

Carmen, who had transformed into a fiery white dragon, charged at the specter. Making his move at the same time that she had, Genos also kicked off the ground. Genos may not have been able to practice the White Flame Formula, but in terms of skill proficiency alone, he was ranked second only to Carmen in the Black Lion Knights.8

Genos’s skills were from the Hamel Style. The specter was naturally able to recognize this fact as soon as he saw it.0

Neither of the two knights knew their opponent’s identity. However, they instinctively knew that this was someone that they couldn’t handle on their own. It was a being that shouldn’t be fought, that made them not want to fight.0

But if everyone here were to honestly submit to their fears, nobody would be left to step forward. So just as Carmen had overcome her terror and charged out to meet him,...0