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"What... what is this?!"

"Could this be the next wave?!"

"No, it's coming from the Lord!"

Despite being crushed by the pressure, the Pioneers slowly moved closer to Justin. Zachary and the other leaders considered ordering them to stay back, but then they all fell silent.

Justin, who had been standing motionless, seemed to finally regain consciousness. He lifted his head.

"Lord?!"

"Brother!"

"Sir!"

Justin blinked as he heard the voices calling out to him from all directions. His expression was like someone who had just woken from a deep sleep. But as he noticed the black aura still radiating from his body, he frowned and reached for his staff.

With a loud clang, the aura resonated through the air.

"...!"