The clear sound of the dagger echoed across the altar.
William felt a shock in his hand, as if the dagger had struck steel, the reverberating force making his right hand go numb.
Seeing the divine glow in the hands of the other three Supplicants, William had no choice but to retreat for the moment.
He stepped back several meters, his eyes fixed on the four Supplicants. The [Throat Cut] move had no effect; the attacked Supplicant showed no signs of being affected.
The sharp dagger flickered deftly in William's hand, but his face remained calm, showing no disappointment from the failed attack.
This was his first time confronting Supplicants, so encountering surprises was normal.
In his previous life, William had explored shattered divine kingdoms but had never faced Supplicants before.
He had intended to engage them directly, attacking one at a time, but hadn't anticipated their bodies being so resilient.