When the overseers, who had fortified the gate with their Elemental Energies just in case, started joking amongst themselves, Baybars's eyes widened; his gaze shifted to Muk standing on the hill to the right. As a Wind Element user, it was impossible for her not to hear what was being said, but this time she, too, was watching the ongoing battle without showing any reaction.
His worst fear had materialized. After their month-long ascent, those who wanted to prevent their very existence on the battlefield had somehow prevailed. This time, the Red Claw Academy was willing to write off the impending loss, perfectly content with just watching them get injured or even perish without a shred of concern.
"Honorable Academy Overseers, please be reasonable. The Fifteenth Ward has never faced a Leader Beast before; they have no idea what to do in this situation!"
