Everyone’s Hope

The chains were clearly made of light, and yet it felt solid to the touch.

Brom Daystar could feel the slippery coils of the Chains of Penance around himself. Aside from feeling goosebumps, the wood elf could not help but worry.

When did the magic of humans so quietly progress to such level? He had cast several spells to free himself, and yet he was still caught within the chains.

That said, was this really magic?

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Defeating the enemy by capturing the king—while there was no specific idiom for that in this world, it wasn't that hard to understand as a strategy. Even if it was simple and unrefined, it often proved effective on many occasions for Edward.

Therefore, even before attacking the elves, he had already discreetly drawn up a plan with Eleena and the others: He and Joe would get the enemy's attention and do all they could to cut down the enemy's forces.