Trail

"I-I couldn't... protect Cluster... I lost my shield..."

Brando spoke in a shaky tone while covering his eyes with his hand.

"I lost my faith... How can a shielder protect someone if he loses his shield?"

He was down, and he didn't have the same determination that he had before. His opponent just played with him while he was taking the fight seriously. The will that he had was gone after suffering such a humiliating defeat.

He was ashamed to show his face in front of his leader.

"You should rest and recover your strength. As your leader, I will take Cluster back with us." Souta said solemnly. He then turned around and started to walk away.

...

Outside the room, he saw Alice, Lynn, and Yujin waiting for him.

"Lynn, are you fine?" Souta asked when he saw Lynn.

She fainted when he arrived, so she shouldn't walk here in this place. She should just lie down and take proper rest.