Javier fell silent for a moment, his gaze drifting across the battlefield. He looked at his soldiers, their faces calm and relaxed, trusting in the barrier and the gear he had provided. He looked at the enemy, still firing at the illusion, their arrogance growing with every passing moment.
He let out a long, slow exhale before speaking, his voice quieter.
"They're warriors, Father."
"Then let them fight like warriors. Remove the barrier. Remove the illusion. Let them face the enemy with their own strength, their own skills, and their own courage."
Garius paused, his voice firm.
