The End of Everlasting Winter [II]

Elaina's presence is enough to cause the surrounding people to kneel unconsciously including the hero. Those who did not resist the authority did not suffer. Julia is one of those people, as she knows very much how Elaina subconsciously does things like this. And for someone so familiar with her, Julia knows that resisting her ability will just cause someone to suffer.

"Duke Blackwing, don't resist. It will be easier for you if you don't resist the urge to kneel. Abandon the pride and kneel before Sister."

Zaza and Shardu are also affected but since they know Elaina, they didn't resist and willingly bowed down in their own way. As for Duke Darcy, after hearing Julia's words, he didn't hesitate and did as he was told and he was surprised at the ease of handling the pressure the moment he followed the pressure's orders.

"What is going on?" Duke Darcy frowned.