Lieutenant Dyester wanted to curse. Except for Bruno, he was the only one who understood Khan's silent gesture. The idea was mental, but most of what Khan did was anyway. Also, Khan had the last word there, so Lieutenant Dyester couldn't oppose him even if he wanted to.
"[Hold]!" Lieutenant Dyester cried, and some team leaders among the Scalqa echoed his order.
The aliens initially didn't understand what was happening, but Khan eventually advanced enough for everyone to see him. At that point, understanding dawned upon the army, and heavy, rhythmic steps resounded, acting as war drums to elevate the spectacle about to unfold.
Moses, Roger, and Prince Richard made their way through the army while the Scalqa started beating their chests. Those imposing figures created destabilizing noises that didn't clear even after reaching the frontline. Yet, the rhythm got to their heads once they laid their eyes on Khan, making them forget about the dangerous situation.
