When Zakriel's axe hit Barney Junior's shield, the reactions of the prisoners were beyond Thales' expectations.
Barney Junior took the lead in the attack. He blocked Zakriel's attack with his sword and shield without making any kind of fancy maneuver, and also prevented the latter's attack on Beldin and Bruley.
But the others…
The axe charged forward swiftly and Barney Junior's sword flashed. Barney Junior, while engaged in a violent fight, blocked Zakriel's slash, and pushed away the axe hilt Zakriel sent his way using the momentum of his axe swing. Barney roared furiously at Samel, who intended to approach the battlefield,
"Step back, Samel! I'll take the first round! Naer, cover me!"
While Barney Junior roared furiously, Naer shot out from the group and joined the fight.
However, the other Royal Guards of Constellation did not rush forward. In contrast to the way they usually behaved, they stayed away from the battlefield.
