Julian was still aware of the fightings in his surroundings while he's casting his spell. However, he was unable to do anything and could only watch his subordinates struggle.
He can feel that they are already weakening as they started kneeling on the ground due to their mana being depleted.
If that happens, they would have no choice but to use their country's Secret Art that allows them to manipulate their life force in exchange for obtaining a temporary burst of power.
But if that happens, they would most likely die in the process…
'Faster!'
Julian's body was still not in perfect condition even after resting for a while. His Soul Grip has taken a lot of toll on his body than he expected.
Nevertheless, he decided to push his limits and hasten his final forbidden art.
"Forbidden Secret Art: Soul Explosion!"