Iger hadn’t hoped to actually kill the Sacred Realm sorcerers with their combined strikes. His only goal was to inflict enough damage to force the Red Hats into a delay. Ideally, everyone except the Sacred Realm sorcerers would be seriously injured, compelling the two powerhouses to stay behind and tend to their team. According to Red Hat regulations, caring for teammates took strict priority over pursuing criminals. That delay would have given them a chance to escape.

Yet now, not only had he failed to cause any harm, but the Red Hats remained entirely unscathed. 

Iger pulled a small mirror from his robe. Catching the reflection, he spotted the transparent barrier that had instantly shielded the entire Red Hat squad. He muttered, "What is that?" 

Nearby, Ashe summoned the Book of Gospel and echoed the question. "What is that?"

[What is that?] 

Cost: 5 Gospel Points 

Response: Sacred Realm.

Before Ashe could press for more details, the Book, already strategically cooperating with the Funeral Agency, continued to expand its answer.

Response: The Sacred Realm is a universal ability among Three-Winged sorcerers, and over time, its name has become synonymous with the rank itself. It is not automatically granted...