Courage is an indispensable element in a battle. When a person loses their courage, they naturally cannot display their full potential.
Ulric was never a match for Carlotta to begin with. When fear arose in his heart as he faced her, the outcome of the battle was already clear.
The two did not clash for long before Carlotta used her Elven Phantom Sound to confuse Ulric's senses, causing him to misjudge the trajectory of her attack. She then swiftly thrust her sword into Ulric's heart.
As the Rose Cross tore through the burly man's muscles, the intense pain elicited a piercing scream from Ulric that echoed throughout the entire street.
Bram, who was still patting out the flames on his body, turned towards the sound. It felt as if a bucket of cold water had been poured over his head, leaving him chilled to the bone.
Garran was dead, Ulric was dead, and now only he remained.
