Meanwhile, the three fallen knights who had already set up an ambush also realized the sudden change in the situation. The faint presence of magical beasts they had sensed before had suddenly become frenzied and turbulent. It was like a hornet's nest that had been abruptly pierced, bursting open and swarming toward them.
Although they couldn't be certain which type of magical beast it was, the leading fallen knight was able to detect a cold, sinister smell in the oncoming stench, clearly indicating the beasts were of the ice or wind variety, with ice beasts being the most likely.
As their targets entered the attack range, the three fallen knights could hear the immense sounds of impact coming from the flank. The leading knight, who had already raised his knight spear to implement the first wave of attacks, was now facing a painful choice.
