Extermination (2)

Dunstan clenched his teeth hard; looking at the blue gaseous screen in front of him, he was sure Lucilla could survive it. Glancing at his fellow Commanders from the corner of his helmet, his heart tightened in conflict.

He and the others had been trained to be ready to sacrifice themselves for the Kingdom's glory. However, knowing there might be a possibility that their sacrifice could end up in vain, he was reluctant to bring the other Commanders to die with him.

"Dunstan," the only female Commander called. "We know what you are thinking. So, I will tell you this: breaking the [Blood Link] now, and telling us to leave won't change a thing." She pointed her finger to the direction of their battling subordinates. "We have to hold her back to prolong their lives."

"Ember... I—"