Just as the ritual began, Aiwass felt as though something had blocked his throat.
He was completely unable to speak or even make a sound.
It was as if he were in a dream where he had lost the ability to use language.
Should he forcefully resist the effect of the Ritual Magic Circle, trying hard to speak, he would only end up struggling for breath.
Clearly, Aiwass wasn't the only one restrained. Apart from Sherlock, who was already unconscious, the other three who were awake also fell silent instantly.
...A group Silence?
Aiwass knew that with so many teammates guarding him, General Karl, who was on his own, probably didn't need his concern.
So before General Karl arrived, Aiwass walked to the window, looked up, and focused on the ritual above, seriously studying its effects.