Everyone whipped their heads to the side as they heard that familiar voice that sounded more like hope in the middle of their helplessness and pain.
"City Lord!" The soldiers sprang to their feet, their spirits reignited. Excitement surged through them as the heavy weight of fear lifted. They knew, deep down, that they were finally safe. Kisha's presence alone was enough to restore their resolve.
Kisha, too, felt the change. Her skill, 'People's Heart', which had previously drained her spiritual energy and mana, had stopped its relentless pull.
Instead, it was now tipping in her favor, as if it were finally balanced. The drain had ceased, and rather than feeling her energy slipping away, she felt a slow, steady replenishment of her energies.
Her other passive skills, which aided in the restoration of her mana and spiritual energy, were working in harmony, allowing her to regain what had been lost. It was a welcome relief.