Chapitre 313: Plump Fox

However, just before her dumb knight's suicidal duel could begin, a mighty voice boomed across the entire cavern. "The first round of the Phenom Trials have been concluded. Immediately cease any hostilities or you will be eliminated." 

"Thank the Goddess!" Selene sighed merrily as a great amount of pressure left her curvaceous chest.

Cedric froze mid-swing, as despite the heat of the battle still coursing through his veins, the authoritative command left him rooted to the spot. It was as if an invisible hand had seized his body and held him in place. Around him, the rest of his Heralds staggered to a stop due to the weight of the command snapping them out of their daze. Even the frantic array of spells and arrows in the air seemed to be suspended as if time itself had paused.

Devil's party likewise halted. Their expressions were a mixture of annoyance and begrudging acceptance.