Not gradually, but nstantly.The clash of swords stopped.
The screams disappeared.
Even the crackling flames that consumed nearby buildings seemed to fade into the background.
An unnatural pressure settled over the entire capital.
It was suffocating. Heavy. Ancient.
My eyes flew open.
Every instinct in my body screamed at me to kneel.
I turned around slowly, my heart pounding against my ribs.
Then I saw it.
Every hidden witch who had been concealed moments ago suddenly became visible.
One after another, their concealment spells shattered as though crushed by an invisible force. Their faces twisted in panic as they clawed desperately at their own throats, gasping for air.
They collapsed to their knees. Then another.
And another.
The entire battlefield watched in stunned silence.
I had seen powerful Lords before.I had witnessed aura suppression.
The strongest among them could force one opponent to their knees.
Some legends claimed two. But this...
