Grim, Allora, Baddan and Pherdanta seemed to fall in slow-motion. They watched as the formation of ships started to stop below them, and it became clear that they had been spotted.
What had likely caused the pause was probably the surge of energy from the boss reverting back to his Penetrator form, leading more than a few to sense his presence from above.
Well, this strategy wasn't entirely hinged on popping out of nowhere to surprise the enemy. In fact, it was better if they all saw them and stopped to see – as had just happened.
As the wind blasted against him mercilessly, Grim attempted to make out the position of their target with the sharp sight from his red eyes.
He could see nothing.
All the ships still had on the umbrella-shaped barrier, which, unfortunately for them, couldn't be pierced by natural sight to see who was aboard the ship. Only Incandescent Stagers who could recognise the details of souls could do that.